Tercentenary Dinner 10 June 2017
Report and Pictures from the Tercentenary Dinner
East Ribble Charity Stewards support field trip
East Ribble Charity Stewards' Fund presented a cheque to help a student on a field trip to Dominica. The cheque was presented to Caitlin Fawcett an A level student, whose grandfather is Ken Fawcett, an Accrington mason in The Lodge of Remembrance. He had requested a...
Installation at Loyal Lodge 5040
WBro D R Dean & Bro James A Kelly, WM Installation of Bro James Kelly Loyal Lodge No. 5040 On 1st December 2016, Loyal Lodge No. 5040 held its Installation Ceremony at which WBro Michael Wardle PProvAGDC installed his successor Bro James Kelly for his first time...
East Ribble District helping to secure gardening tools.
East Ribble Charity Stewards' Fund have presented a cheque to help keep gardening tools safe at a cemetery. Bro John Gosling, a resident of Hoddlesden, had requested a grant on behalf of the village's Friends of St Paul’s Cemetery, to purchase security gates for their...
Donation to Wood Street Mission
Wood Street Mission, a charity supported by Manchester Masons, recently received another donation from the Masonic Community. Michael Goodman, WM of Rivington Lodge in West Lancashire, presented Sophie Bell of Wood Street Mission with a cheque for £250. The gift was...
Marshalling the East Lancs Hospice 10k Run
Sunday morning 15th January was definitely a thermals, umbrella and welly day as 25 volunteers assembled at Gaskell Motor Bodies in Great Harwood to receive their briefing for marshalling the annual East Lancs Hospice 10k run. The Provincial Trailer was the meeting...
Old Boltonians 5814 Installation
A unique event in Bolton & Farnworth district and one well worth attending; Installation at Old Boltonians 5814. Rare given the location in the great hall at Bolton School, and also the fact it is held on a Saturday. WBro W A Jay (Senior) was Installed by WBro W A...
Raising Ceremony at Earl of Lathom Lodge
Last night I attended, as a guest of the Deputy District Chairman, WBro Malcolm Ashton JP, PProvDepGDC, the Earl of Lathom Lodge No. 2560, who were raising Bro Christopher J Boardman. What an evening! Bro Boardman will not realise this yet but last night he was...
Antiquity 146 Installation
Another day, another superbly attended Installation! They come thick and fast this time of year. The Brethen and visitors to Antiquity Lodge 146 saw first time Worshipful Master Jason Bond installed in the Chair. An excellent night was had by all including the...
Salford Masonic Fellowship New Year Lunch
The Annual Salford Masonic Fellowship New ‘Year Lunch’ was graced by the presence of its Patrons, Malcolm and Norma Worsley, President, Assistant Provincial Grand Master, Chad Northcott (accompanied by one of his daughters, Jessica) and many long-term members and...
WBro Barry Birch Celebrating 50 Years in Freemasonry
The Lodge of Naphtali No.266 held a 50th Personal Birthday celebration on Thursday 5th January for WBro Bernard Barry Birch PAGSuptWks. The Lodge members turned out in strength for this celebration and were well supported by the Rochdale District Officers led by...
Anchor & Hope 37 Installation
Monday 9th January saw Anchor & Hope 37 install brand new Worshipful Master Mike Collinson. A fabulous turnout to support Mike with over 60 guests made it a splendid occasion enjoyed by everyone, including the representative of the Right Worshipful Provincial...
Football parking for East Lancs Hospice
On a cold January day, three East Ribble District Freemasons braved icy conditions to marshal the Blackburn Rovers match day parking on behalf of East Lancashire Hospice. It was the turn of Newcastle United to play Rovers, and an army of good humoured fans parked at...
New Years Eve Celebrations at Rochdale
New Year's Eve saw 94 Rochdale Freemasons, wives and friends celebrating the Annual Ball, organised by the Rochdale Masonic Social Committee, at Richard St Masonic Buildings. They enjoyed a first class five-course meal and were then entertained by the excellent young...
Final Meeting of Progress Lodge
Sadness and Celebration This evening, Wednesday 4th January 2017, Radcliffe Masonic Hall was witness to both sadness and celebration. Sadness for the closure of Progress Lodge No. 4848 and celebration of the lodges marvellous history and achievements. The...
Presentation to East Lancashire Hospice
On their way to celebrate WBro Keith Ramsden of Rhyddings Lodge's 50th Anniversary as a Freemason, the East Ribble District Chairman WBro David Lightbown accompanied by WBro Mike Stubbs and WBro Dave Gill made a detour to East Lancashire Hospice to present a cheque...