Hewlett Court Refurbishment
After twelve months in the planning stage the refurbishment work at Hewlett Court finally started on Monday 25th February 2019. It is hoped that the work, which will include a small extension and refurbishment of all bedrooms including providing en-suite facilities,...
Ready Teddy Go!
The Teddies for Loving Care or the TLC was created after the wife of a Freemason’s life was saved medical staff at an A&E unit. The Freemason and his wife were both so grateful for the care and attention that she received that it got them thinking about how...
Bro Neville Foote Celebrates 50 Years in Freemasonry
On Wednesday 20th February Bury Lodge of Relief No.42 celebrated the Golden Jubilee of Bro Neville Foote who was initiated into the lodge in 1969. Bro Michael Brown the current Worshipful Master of Bury Lodge of Relief No.42, offered the gavel to WBro John Griffin,...
The Rochdale Food Kitchen
The Picture shows the Worshipful Master Bro Paul Wainwright presenting the cheque to Food Kitchen managers Vida Slater (left) and Marilyn Jones (right). For a number of years, volunteers at the Rochdale Food Kitchen have distributed hot soup and sandwiches to many of...
Bible Re-Dedication at The Hyndburn Lodge of Installed Masters No.8766
On Wednesday 20th February a 12 strong Provincial Deputation led by WBro Alan Kirwilliam PAGStB APGM and consisting of Grand Lodge and Acting Officers of the year, joined The Hyndburn Lodge of Installed Masters No. 8766 for their Bible Re-Dedication meeting....
Three Chalices Lodge No. 8249, 50th Anniversary Meeting
Forty Brethren including the Deputy Provincial Grand Master for the Province of East Lancashire, WBro John Richard Farrington, PSGD, signed the Tylers attendance register on Monday 18th February 2019, to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Consecration of Three...
Helping Future Computer Programmers
Gareth Rogers is passionate about Codebug. Codebug contains lights, switches, sensors and motors etc. and it has been developed as an introduction to simple programming, enabling the creation of games, clothes, robots or whatever is in the programmer's imagination? ...
Cheque Presentation at Bowley Scout Camp
A cheque was presented to Bowley Scout Camp by Assistant Charity Steward Malcolm Roe from East Ribble Freemasons for £200. This money will help Bowley repair four grass sledges for continued use at the camp. In the picture is Brian Walsh the Campsite Manager, WBro...
Walk The District
Brethren, The month of May this year is National walking month and this presents a great opportunity for us to undertake a sponsored walk (or a small section of the walk) around the district. Our walk will take place on Saturday the 18thMay covering 23 miles from...
ELMC Grant Support for Personalising Freedom
Personalising Freedom are a unique Community Interest Company and specialist service who support those in receipt of direct payments and on personal budgets. They work with individuals, families and carers to achieve personalised care outcomes by providing...
Lancashire Scouting Lodge of Allegiance – First meeting in their New Home
On Wednesday 23rdJanuary 2019, Thirty-two Brethren signed the Tylers Attendance Register when the Lancashire Scouting Lodge of Allegiance No. 6384, held its first meeting in their new home at Whalley Masonic Hall. The Lodge room was almost at capacity with members...
ELMC Grant to Contact Hostel
In January 2019, the Whalley Range based charity, Contact Hostel, received a grant of £1444 from the East Lancashire Masonic Charity. The Hostel provides a safe home for 27 young girls each year, between 16 and 19 years of age. Over 90% of the young people they help...
ELMC Grant to Cash for Kids – Mission Christmas
In December 2018, Hits Radio’s Cash for Kids – Mission Christmas Appeal received a grant of £1000 from the East Lancashire Masonic Charity, following an urgent appeal days before Christmas. Mission Christmas is Cash for Kid’s biggest campaign which aims to give...
50th Celebration – WBro Peter Humphreys
WBro Chris Welton, WBro Peter Humphreys, Bro Gerard Long On 22nd November 2018 at Commonweal Lodge No 5332 the Brethren celebrated the 50thanniversary of the Initiation of Peter Humphreys into Freemasonry. After the opening of the Lodge and the formal business dealt...
Provinces of Cheshire, East & West Lancashire come together for £12,000 North West Air Ambulance MCF Grant
Latest grant of £12,000 to North West Air Ambulance from Freemasons brings total donation to £2.3 million. On the snowbound and extremely foggy morning of Wednesday January 30th, members of three provinces came together to present a grant of £12,000 to North West Air...
Supporting Young Stars Sports Club
Young Stars Sports Club (YSSC) YSSC was established in 1978 with the objective to promote recreational and social activities amongst the local community. The aim of the club is to provide a platform for young members of the community to participate in sporting and...