2016 Bowling Competition
Sunday 17th July 2016 saw the annual Bowling Competition between Brethren representing Middleton and Shaw Masonic Halls at Coalshaw Green Park in Chadderton, organised by WBro Eddie Baines. For many years Shaw had held the cup but last year Middleton were victorious...
The Royal Albert Halls / Battersea Evolution
National Event 31st October 2017 : The UGLE celebration of 300 years will culminate with a special meeting of Grand Lodge to be held in the Royal Albert Hall on the afternoon of Tuesday 31 October 2017, followed by a dinner at the Battersea Evolution. The cost of the...
UGLE Grand Ball
National Event On 30 September 2017, UGLE will also hold a Grand Ball in Freemasons’ Hall. The Temple will be transformed with an illuminated dance floor, while surrounding rooms will host bars and buffet areas, with food and drinks included in the one price. Other...
The Teddy Bear’s Picnic
Provincial Event Report and Pictures from the Teddy Bears Picnic Winning Ticket Numbers
300 Years of Freemasonry and Music
Provincial Event On Saturday 28th October 2017, a unique concert is being staged at King George’s Hall, Blackburn which will feature the highly acclaimed Greater Manchester Police Band (of which there are over thirty members), fanfare trumpeters, the superb Haydock...
East Lancashire Promotional Trailer
Provincial Event This year our very own, state of the art and purpose built Provincial Trailer comes on line and will be available for events around the Province for 2017 and beyond. Staffed by our own team, it will showcase to non-Masons who and what we are and...
Lifting the Veil on an ancient ceremony
On Wednesday 4th November, Salford District’s Robert Burns Royal Arch Chapter No 999 played host to EComp Paul MA Rose, PAGSoj, Deputy Grand Superintendent, accompanied by the Second Provincial Grand Principal, EComp David H Thompson, PAGSoj, and the Third Provincial...
Area Convocation Meeting
At the Rochdale Joint Convocation hosted by Werneth Chapter N0 6163 held on Thursday the 26th February almost 60 companions witnessed a superb evening. The First Principal EComp Wayne Heywood opened the chapter in due form and carried out the normal business of the...
Oh What a Night! A Chapter Spectacular
Sir David congratulates MEZ Martin Roche On Monday, 16th February 2015, the Installation of the Three Principals of Tudor Chapter took place in the Rochdale Masonic Buildings with over 60 Companions attending. The Chapter was opened and the minutes read and approved;...
East Lancashire Provincial Grand Stewards' Chapter No. 8408
The Principals from the chapter left to right, next to David Thompson are 2nd Principal - EComp William Bruce PProvDepGSwdB, 1st Principal - EComp Michael Green PProvGSwdB and finally 3rd Principal - EComp Trevor Jewitt PProvDepGSwdB Monday 7th March was the...
A Night of Celebration for EComp Leslie Kay, PProvGSoj Ark & Menorah Chapter no. 6594 – Monday 16th March
The Companions of Ark & Menorah along with many visitors opened the Chapter in anticipation of celebrating 50 years in the Royal Arch of EComp Leslie Kay. Leslie had already entertained all present to a sumptuous reception of canapés and drinks and so...
Special Celebrations at Social Chapter
The Most Excellent Grand Superintendent and the Provincial Deputation with the Companions of Social Chapter No 62” On Monday 19th January 2015 Social Chapter No.62 at Manchester, celebrated a personal 50th anniversary in the Royal Arch of one of its oldest members...
East Ribble District Royal Arch Demonstration and Awareness Evening
EComp Paul Aspinall, PGStB, APGP, addressing the visiting Brethren On Friday, 15th May, Brethren from Craft Lodges across the East Ribble District, who are not currently Royal Arch Masons, were invited to an...
Limestone Rock Chapter No 369 Joint Convocation Meeting
EComp Stephen M Blank, PGSwdB, Deputy Grand Superintendent with The Principals of Limestone Rock Chapter No 369 On 7th May 2015, Limestone Rock Chapter No 369, hosted a Joint Convocation Meeting of Royal Arch Chapters across the East Ribble District at Clitheroe...
Burnley and Pendle Royal Arch Dinner, 2016
EComp Paul Aspinall, APGP & Mrs Beryl Aspinall Over 100 Ladies, Gentlemen, Brethren and Companions attended the 2016 Royal Arch Dinner on the 29th April, at Nelson House, Burnley. As previously, the occasion was supported by EComp Paul Aspinall, APGP and WBro John...
Ashlar Chapter No 4858 Joint Convocation.
The Three Principals, the Provincial and District Delegations and visitors The Joint Convocation of the Chapters in the Burnley and Pendle District was hosted by Ashlar Chapter on Monday the 11th April 2016, and saw the Lodge room at Nelson House, Burnley almost full...