Celebration of Fifty Year's, WBro Royce Batters PJGD
WBro Michael Batters (Royce's Son), APGM, WBro Royce Batters and WBro Brian Jackson IPM On Tuesday 4 December 2018, Travellers Lodge No. 1253, City Derby District, Manchester celebrated the 50th Anniversary in Freemasonry of WBro Royce Batters PJGD WBro...
Burnley and Pendle District Freemasons help Burnley’s Oldest Youth Charity.
Graham Vernon (Centre Manager) pictured above with Mark Barlow the District Charity Steward. Burnley and Pendle District Freemasons have recently donated £408 for a security grille at Burnley Boys and Girls Club to help protect their facilities on Barden Lane,...
Provincial Grand Stewards Chapter 8408
Monday 3rdDecember 2018 saw the meeting of the Provincial Grand Stewards Chapter No. 8408. This Chapter holds its Installation meeting at Manchester Hall and their half-yearly meeting in a Masonic Hall of the 1stPrincipal’s choice. This meeting was held in the Masonic...
50th Anniversary Celebration WBro David J Thornton, PProvSGW
WBro David Thornton with WBro John Griffin and WBro Stewart Seddon On Thursday 29 November 2018, Pilkington Lodge No. 6522 celebrated the 50th Anniversary of WBro David J Thornton in style.David’s masonic achievements are too many to list, but it is safe to...
Burnley and Pendle District Donation to the Salvation Army
Burnley and Pendle District Charity Steward, Mark Barlow presents Major Carole Ainsworth with the donated food Food to the value of £250 was delivered to the Salvation Army Citadel at Nelson on Tuesday 27thNovember, courtesy of the Burnley and Pendle District...
Model Railway Exhibition proves a success.
Lodge membership officer, Tony Cross with District Chairman, Bob Allan and Deputy District Chairman, Walter Coupe. “on duty” Following on from the Brierfield Model Railway club’s exhibition at Burnley Masonic Hall earlier in the year, the Burnley and Pendle District...
Ecclesholme to have £500,000 Refurbishment
The Masonic Charitable Foundation, the owners of our home at Eccles, are to refurbish the home at a cost of £500,000. The Friends of Ecclesholme held a Christmas Fair which raised £1,400 towards soft furnishings and other amenities for the residents. See the report...
East Ribble District Carol Service Signals the Start of Christmas
The annual East Ribble District Carol Service, once again held at The Holy Trinity Church in Oswaldtwistle, welcomed in the start of the Festive season. The District Secretary WBro Brian Derbyshire began proceeding by welcoming approximately 80 Brethren, family and...
Southern Area Presentation for Lodge Royal Arch Representatives
More than 25 Brethren, mostly Lodge Royal Arch Representatives attended the Briefing about the role that office plays in the successful promotion of the Royal Arch amongst Lodge Brethren Ashton Masonic Hall recently hosted a Presentation for Lodge Royal Arch...
Southern Area Joint Convocation at Ardwick Chapter No 2185
The Provincial Deputation was led by EComp Harvey Basger, the Second Provincial Grand Principal It is not every day that you have the opportunity to see a double Exaltation in the Royal Arch. When you see a ceremony conducted with such joie de vivre and enjoyment by a...
A Contingent from East Ribble visit Military Lodge, Pro Patria No. 9952
On Friday evening 30th November, 10 Brethren from the East Ribble District, accompanied by a regular visitor from France, took a trip to the seaside to visit the third ever meeting Pro Patria Lodge No. 9952 in the wonderful surroundings of St Annes Palace, a converted...
Southern Area holds its Annual Reception for Newly Appointed and Promoted Officers
John Pearson, our APGM, addressed the Diners before the meal commenced. Once a year, usually about a week after the meeting of Provincial Grand Lodge, the Southern Area of East Lancashire holds a luncheon for all those who have received new Appointments, or...
'Remembrance Sunday in Droylsden 11th November 2018
WBro Nigel Johnson, Deputy Chairman, Audenshaw District East Lancashire Freemasons joined local residents in the Remembrance Day Parade which culminated at the Cenotaph in Droylsden to commemorate 100 years since the end of World War One. He laid a wreath on behalf of...
Grand Lodge of Spain comes to Manchester’s Caledonian Lodge No 204
Bro Paul Mansell, WBro Christopher Welton, RWBro Barrie Mansell, and RWBro Michael Shilan, Provincial Grand Master for the Province of Valencia. Caledonian Lodge No 204 hosted a very special Spanish themed event on Wednesday 14 November 2018, at Manchester...
Closure of Charity Centenary 3786
The installation meeting of Charity Centenary 3786 on Wednesday 28th November at Farnworth Masonic Hall was unfortunately their last. The Assistant Provincial Grand Master for the western area John Griffin was in attendance to receive the warrant of the lodge. The...
Supporting Motiv8-Lancashire
When Jessica Duckett is not busy working behind the bar at Accrington Masonic Hall quenching the thirsts of masons. She spends her time working equally as hard by supporting a local charity called Motiv8-Lancashire. Motiv8-Lancashire provide educational learning...