Knowsley Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of WBro Robert W Thompson PProvSGW
On Wednesday 22nd February 1967 a young Robert W Thompson took the tentative step into Freemasonry when he was initiated into Knowsley Lodge No.4661. He was initiated by one WBro J Grundy, he didn’t know it then but he was being initiated by one of the finest...
Charity Centenary Lodge 3786 Centenary Meeting
Tuesday 21st February saw the centenary meeting of Charity Centenary Lodge 3786. Being such an important event, The Provincial Grand Master was in attendance with a provincial delegation. After receiving the PGM, the lodge received a short history of the Lodge and an...
Marshalling Blackburn Rovers for E.Lancs Hospice
On behalf of East Lancashire Hospice, six East Ribble District Freemasons marshalled the Blackburn Rovers match day parking for their FA Cup tie with Manchester United The marshalling started early for two of the volunteers who were manning the Hospice's own car park...
St Aidan Lodge No. 6339 host White Table Event
Monday February 20th saw a packed Mill House Masonic Hall in Clayton-le-Moors with over 50 Brethren to support the first in a series of White Table events to be held around the District over the coming months. These form part of the East Ribble District Tercentenary...
RWBro Sir David Trippier Promotes the Tercentenary
Freemasonry celebrate their tercentenary Provincial Grand Master, RWBro Sir David Trippier, together with the PGM for Cheshire, RWBro Stephen Blank, have been promoting our centenary on 'That's Manchester' on Freeview Channel 7. Local television for Greater...
All Saints Grange Bowling Club support
All Saints Grange Bowling Club is based in Clayton le Moors. The bowling club's membership includes freemasons from Bank Terrace with King Oswald Lodge 462 in Accrington and Coronation Lodge 3479 in Blackburn. The bowling club has an external Disabled WC that is used...
Hosted Meeting at Bury Lodge of Relief 42
Pomp and Ceremony Wednesday 15th February 2017 saw the Provincial Grand Master, RWBro Sir David Trippier, RD JP DL, visit Bury Lodge of Relief No 42 at the Bury Masonic Hall. The purpose of his visit was to thank WBro Dr Simon K Archer AGStdB, for his work as the...
Tercentenary Celebrations in Mumbai January 2017 – Freemasonry in the East
All honoured guests, were welcomed by Bombay District Grand Master RW Bro Percy J Driver. The District Grand Lodge of Bombay was privileged to have been chosen as the venue for the Tercentenary Festivities on behalf of all Districts in the East. The celebrations also...
Hope Chapter No 54 EComp Bill Gow's 50th Celebration 6th February 2017
Monday 6th February saw Hope Chapter No. 54 in full Celebration mode. Held at Richard Street, Rochdale. Almost 40 Companions witnessed a superb evening. The First Principal EComp Bob Codling, opened the Chapter in due form and carried out the normal...
Roch Valley Lodge No.5120
Personal 60th Celebration of WBro Michael Lucas PProDepGSwdB It was a very special evening for Roch Valley Lodge on Wednesday 25th January as they celebrated the personal 60th Anniversary in Freemasonry of WBro Michael Lucas PProDepGSwdB After opening in due form, the...
Personal 50th Celebration – Roger Howarth Kitchener 3788
Monday 13th February saw Kitchener Lodge 3788 celebrate with Roger Howarth his 50th year in Freemasonry. An outstanding achievement! The Assistant Provincial Grand Master Norman Cope was in attendance and on behalf of the Provincial Grand Master, preented Roger with...
Personal 50th Celebration – Hugh Butterworth New Trinity 4595
Friday 10th November saw New Trinity Lodge 4595 celebrate the 50th anniversary of WBro Hugh Butterworth. Hugh was presented with his illuminated certificate by WBro Norman Cope, the Assistant Provincial Grand Master and on behalf of the District Committee, a 50th...
Accrington Wildcats Charity Stewards Donation
Following on from the recent presentation of £100 to Accrington Wildcats rugby club from DeLacy Lodge No 4591. WBro Thomas Gallaher PProvJGD had the pleasure of returning and presenting an additional cheque for £100 on behalf of the East Ribble District Charity...
Hosted Meeting at The Good Companions Lodge No. 6005
A Hosted Meeting is always an honour to any Lodge or Chapter to whom it applies. It’s even more special when it is dedicated to one person. The PGM, Sir David Trippier, made it known that this visit was a huge thank you to WBro. Gerry Hodson for the sterling work he...
Burns Night at Ashday Lea
The Burns night at Ashday Lea followed a traditional Scottish pattern in which the haggis, having been prepared by Chef Paul Webb, was paraded into and around the dining room led by a piper (Colin Murphy) in full regalia. Address 'tae the haggis' Having been put in...
The Chadwick Raffle Results
During the recent 80's themed Chadwick Weekend that was organised by WBro Joe Lamb and his wife Doris, the East Ribble District Charity Steward's Winter Draw took place. WBro Ian Johnson the Assistant District Secretary, was invited to draw the raffle with 35 prizes...