Provincial Bicentenary Service of Thanksgiving
On Sunday the 19th of October, Bolton Parish Church hosted a non denominational Provincial Service of Thanksgiving, to celebrate 200 years of Freemasonry since the Province of Lancashire became two independent Provinces, East Lancashire, which was officially formed ...
Northern Area Freemasons deliver more TLC Bears!
Ben Brierley 3317 – Installation
On 11 October 2025, WBro Collin Willis was proclaimed Worshipful Master of Ben Brierley Lodge 3317 for his 2nd year in office. Good luck Colin, the lodge is in very safe hands.
Northern Area Volunteers at the Clitheroe Torchlight Procession
Solidarity Lodge 7885 – Installation
On 25 September 2025, although not a traditional Masonic celebration the lodge celebrated not just their installation but their 500th meeting. It was a splendid Installation meeting with our APGM but also with a gift from the Lodge of a commemorative notebook and...
A Provincial Grand Lodge of East Lancashire Bi-Centenary Meeting Hosted by The Lodge of the Silent Temple 126
As part of the Province of East Lancashire Bi-Centenary celebrations this Lodge meeting is not to be missed! Hosted by Lodge of the Silent Temple No.126 the ELLC Presents "The Masonic Journey: East Lancashire Past, Present and Future" The Worshipful Master and...
Northern Area Socials – Winter 2025
Wreath Handover | East Lancashire Uniformed Services Lodge
The Right Worshipful Provincial Grand Master, Robert Frankl, will be attending the National Freemasons Service of Remembrance on the 1st November 2025 at the National Memorial Arboretum where there is a Masonic Memorial Garden reflecting the ultimate sacrifice...
East Lancs Railway Festival Train
EVENT NOW FULLY BOOKED! All aboard the Festival Train, journeying across the East Lancashire Railway by Diesel/Electric or Steam Train* 📅 1st November 2025 🕑 1pm 📍 Departing from Bury Station, Bolton Street, Bury, BL9 0EY 🍽 3-course meal onboard ❓🏆 Quiz and...
Bi-Centenary Bash brings Las Vegas to the North
Blazing Gavels | Egerton Lodge
Western Area Membership Drive | Bury Masonic Hall
Charity Work | Bolton School
On Friday 5th September, a cheque was presented to Bolton School to support their Bursary Fund. This was handed over to Philip Britton, the School’s Foundation Director. The contribution continues a long-standing relationship between Freemasonry in the Western Area...
Initiation | Bury Lodge Of Relief
On Wednesday 17th September, Bury Lodge Of Relief No.42 welcomed Bro Billy Towers as its newest member. Adding to the occasion, brethren from Brun Through Hurstwood Lodge No.5118 were also in attendance as part of the ongoing reciprocal visits between the two Lodges....
Grand Patron | Knowsley Lodge
On Wednesday 24th September, the brethren of Knowsley Lodge No.4661 welcomed The Assistant Provincial Grand Master and Honorary Member of the Lodge, Dr Simon Archer. WBro Archer was delighted to join the brethren for this special occasion and had the honour of...
Western Area Bicentennial Banquet
On Saturday 20th September, Bury Masonic Hall played host to the Western Area Bicentennial Banquet, celebrating 200 years of the Province of East Lancashire. Guests enjoyed a superb four-course dinner, followed by evening entertainment from a talented singer, making...