Commemoration WBro J B Goulburn, PGD
On Sunday 18th November, a Commemoration was held at St Anne’s Parish Church, Chapeltown, Edgworth, marking exactly 100 years since the death of WBro J B Goulburn PGD, Deputy Provincial Grand Master, founder Member of Goulburn 3478 and other Bolton Lodges and Side...
Presentation to WBro John Farrington
Approximately 70 East Ribble District Brethren, dining at a very full dinner after Provincial Grand Lodge on Thursday the 15th of November, took the opportunity to present their outgoing Assistant Provincial Grand Master, and new Deputy Provincial Grand Master WBro...
Clitheroe Remembers
On Sunday November 11th, Brethren from Limestone Rock Lodge No.369 and Keep Lodge No. 6538 assembled on a rainy morning at Clitheroe Town Hall under the direction of Roland Hailwood the Town Crier, before moving in procession through the town centre to St Mary...
Officers from Provincial Grand Chapter visit Manchester Hall
EComp Harvey Basger, 2ndProvGP expounding in the Q&A. Officers from Provincial Grand Chapter came to town on Thursday 1stNovember, to present their ‘Talking Heads’ Production, and Arkscroll Lodge 6594 were very pleased to host them. A goodly crowd from throughout...
An unexpected surprise for the Deputy Provincial Grand Master
On Wednesday the 7th of November, the Deputy Provincial Grand Master VWBro Derek Nelson Thornhill, though that he was attending the East Ribble District Mess at The Fielden Arms, Mellor in his capacity as the Mess President. The District had however, used this...
‘Talking Heads’ at Arkscroll Lodge
On Thursday 1st November, Arkscroll Lodge welcomed Officers from Provincial Grand Chapter to Manchester Hall to give a rendition of their ‘Talking Heads’ presentation. Part instructive and educational, always fun, this ensemble offers a taster for those not (yet) in...
Double 50thCelebration at Commonweal Lodge No 5332
On 27 September 2018, Commonweal Lodge No 5332 held a joint 50thCelebration for WBro Brian Ward Taylor and WBro John Harrison Bacon at Manchester Hall. The lodge, having been opened by the Worshipful Master, was interrupted by a report and having been admitted, WBro...
East Ribble District Charity Variety Show
On Friday evening 2nd November a near full house gathered at the Empire Theatre in Blackburn for the East Ribble District Charity Variety Show. The event, the brainchild of WBro David Lightbown who brought together the performers and organised the event. The evening...
Imperial George Chapter No. 78 Celebrates its 75th Anniversary
Imperial George Members A wonderful evening of Royal Arch companionship was held at Middleton Masonic Hall on the evening of Tuesday 30thOctober 2018. The Chapter was opened by the three principals, EComp Howard Munton PProv1stAGSoj (acting as First Principal), EComp...
Palatine Chapter 2447 Joins the Universities Scheme
On Monday 22ndOctober 2018 Palatine Chapter No. 2447 joined the UGLE Universities Scheme, where the East and West Lancashire Provinces joined forces to create the fourth Chapter of the scheme in the Country The Chapter which is proud to have as honorary members the...
Members’ Pathway Presentation
On Wednesday 31st October the latest in a series of presentations held across the Province entitled Implementing the ‘Members’ Pathways’ took place at Mill House Masonic Hall in the East Ribble District. A large number of Lodge Membership Officers (LMO’s) and Mentors...
Southern Area Joint Convocation
The First East Ribble District Workshop
On the 29th October The Deputy District Chairman, WBro Russell Harwood formally launched the first District Workshop at Accrington Masonic Hall. This informal event gave the opportunity for both newer Brethren as well as well established Freemasons, to ‘have a go’ in...
Several Simultaneous Exaltations at Chapter of Friendship No 44
The Danish contingent, at the back, surrounded by a couple of local Companions. The front row features (l to r) EComps Mike Williams, Harvey Basger (2ndProvincial Grand Principal), John Cavanagh, Rev’d David Halford (3rdProvincial Grand Principal), David Basger (APGP...
Marshalling Accrington 10k Run
On a brisk October Sunday morning. 16 East Ribble District Freemasons with some of their wives and 3 Blood Bikes assembled at 8.30am at the Walton Arms car park in Altham to receive the marshalling briefing for Accrington 10k. It was the second year for the East...
Waverley Lodge 1322: Les Kay Proclaimed as Worshipful Master for a Second Year
The Brethren of Waverley Lodge 1322 and their Guests toast their new Worshipful Master Last night, Thursday 25th October, I had a thoroughly enjoyable evening, joining together with some 30 Brethren at Ashton Masonic Hall to celebrate the Proclamation of WBro Leslie W...