WBro Maden of Albert Edward Lodge 1519 Celebrates 50 Years
On the 27th April, Albert Edward Lodge No 1519 held a very special meeting to celebrate the 50th anniversary in Freemasonry of their WBro Christopher William Maden PProvJGD. The lodge was opened and the business transacted before the Provincial Deputy Grand Director...
Kitchener Lodge 3788 Supports Bolton Hospice
By holding raffle draws the Ladies Association of Kitchener Lodge 3788 have raised a magnificent sum of £350 in support of Bolton Hospice. Our picture shows Rita Bradbury, the partner of the Worshipful Master, John Whitfield, presenting the cheque to Stephanie...
ELMC Grant to Egerton County Primary School
As technology continues to advance with more and more sophisticated equipment available, especially to the younger generation, then it is perhaps inevitable that the latest electronic techniques should be available to the teaching staff in our schools. The staff at...
Association of The Friends of Ecclesholme
Stan and Harry At the Association meeting recently, the Chairman and Treasurer of the West Lancashire Masonic Charity Bowling Tournament, namely Harry Cox and Len Hart were present. Also in attendance was Laurie Scott, President of Tithebarn. All were welcomed by...
Address of Sir David Trippier MEGS for East Lancashire
Address of the ME Grand Superintendent At Provincial Grand Chapter At King George’s Hall, Blackburn 16th March 2017 Companions, my sincere thanks to you all for coming today. As always, I wish to express my sincere thanks to the Deputy Grand Superintendent, the Second...
Kitchener 3788 Centenary Celebration
On Monday 13th March 2017, Kitchener Lodge 3788 celebrated their centenary. The Right Worshipful Provincial Grand Master Sir David Trippier was in attendance along with a provincial delegation to support this wonderful milestone in the Lodge's history. Formed from...
Passing Of The Veils Presentation Euclid Installed Principals' Chapter 9468
It was a special night at Farnworth Masonic Hall on 30 March 2017, when Euclid Chapter of Installed First Principal’s No. 9468 hosted the East Lancashire Royal Arch Presentation Team who wowed all those Companions present with a rarely seen demonstration of the...
Assisting the 'Monday Club' at New Lane Baptist Church
New Lane Baptist Church is based in Oswaldtwistle, near Accrington. The church is a hub for the local community and it has a growing congregation under the direction of the Pastor Christine Neal. As well as being a place of worship the church is also utilised as a...
ELMC presentation at the East Ribble District Meeting
A district meeting is not normally a newsworthy event, but the meeting of the East Ribble District on the 22nd March at Accrington Masonic Rooms was a little different. The audience of around 50 Brethren and guests were treated to a wonderful presentation on the ELMC...
Special Meeting at Internet Lodge 9659
Internet Lodge No. 9659 Installation Meeting and Celebration of Fifty Years in Freemasonry for WBro Satinder Lal PSGD Brethren from across Europe, America and the UK attended the Installation meeting of Internet Lodge on Saturday 18 March at Manchester Hall Bridge...
ELMC Grant to Salle Angelo Fencing Club
On Thursday 9th March, WBro Kenny Greer, the Rochdale District Charity Steward, arranged to visit members of Salle Angelo Fencing Club at Heywood Sports Centre to see how an ELMC grant which allowed them to purchase two new electronic scoring sets had benefited them....
Lodge of Remembrance 3787 Celebrates 100 Years
On the 29th March, over 80 Brethren met at Accrington Masonic Hall at the Adelaide Suite to celebrate 100 years since the consecration of the Lodge of Remembrance No. 3787. Once the lodge had been opened by the Worshipful Master WBro Peter Hargreaves PAGDC and the...
Scottish Rite 3rd Degree Ceremony Demonstration
In a rare event, Lodge of Dumfries Kilwinning 53 ventured south to wow the Brethren and visitors of Antiquity 146 to demonstrate, in their own stylish manner, the 3rd degree ceremony. To say it was brilliant is an understatement. With all the poise and skill of a...
Ecclesholme Summer Fayre
The Ecclesholme Summer Fayre will be held on Sunday 18th June at Elm Bank Masonic Hall
Freemasons first to respond to East Africa food crisis with £100,000 grant
The Masonic Charitable Foundation has awarded a grant of £100,000 to support the East Africa food crisis appeal. The MCF, which is funded by donations from Freemasons across England and Wales, was one of the first organisations to support the urgent appeal for famine...
Joint Convocation hosted by the Chapter of Union No 268
The Most Excellent Grand Superintendent with the Provincial Delegation It is quite possible that the Chapter of Union No 268, consecrated in August 1824, is the oldest Royal Arch Chapter in the Southern Area. Fortunately, it is still going strong and it was,...