Lodge of Friendship No.277

Lodge of Friendship No.277

The photograph shows WBro Greehalgh with members of the Lodge. Worshipful Master  - WBro David Greenhalgh PProDepGR On Wednesday 9th November, Friendship Lodge No.277 was pleased to receive WBro Peter G Hewitt, PSGD, Assistant Provincial Grand Master for the Province...

East Ribble Royal Arch 2016 Dinner

East Ribble Royal Arch 2016 Dinner

Friday evening of the 11th November saw 90 Companions and Brethren along with their partners, assemble at the Adelaide Suite at Accrington Masonic Hall for the annual Royal Arch Dinner which this year was a complete sell out, and hosted by the newly constituted Verity...

The Closure of Charity Lodge No.3342

The Closure of Charity Lodge No.3342

WBro Hewitt and WBro Bullen together with members of the Lodge. WBro Stephen J Bullen PProSGD, Worshipful Master On Tuesday 25th February, Charity Lodge No.3342 was pleased to receive WBro Peter G Hewitt, PSGD, Assistant Provincial Grand Master for the Province of...

Supporting Fenny Reccers Junior Football Club

Supporting Fenny Reccers Junior Football Club

WBro Mike Stubbs District Charity Steward at the Sponsors Board Recently East Ribble District Freemasons were one of a group of proud sponsor who supported Fenny Reccers Junior Football Club Bonfire Event. Fenny Reccers play on the recreation ground in Feniscowles,...

Bury District Charity quiz night

Bury District Charity quiz night

Bury District Charity quiz night on Tuesday 25th October 2016 really was a good night. The quiz master for the evening was the District Charity Steward, Stephen Holland, who did a cracking job. A case of wine awaited the winning team with more wine and whiskey as...

Making Good Use of the New Trailer

Making Good Use of the New Trailer

The Chairman of the ELMC Fundraising Committee, WBro. Ken Davies meets with his Vice-Chairman WBro. Philip Price at the new Provincial Trailer in Rochdale, to promote the valued work of the East Lancashire Masonic Charity and also further encourage our Brethren and...

60 Years in Freemasonry for Phillip

60 Years in Freemasonry for Phillip

Phillip Westwood celebrated 60 years in Freemasonry at Trinity Lodge 5651 at Stanley House Audenshaw overseeing the proceedings was W. Bro. Derek Nelson Thornhill along with a Provincial Delegation including APGM's John Pearson and John Farrington. Philip was...

Radcliffe Remembers

Radcliffe Remembers

On Sunday November 13th the Lodge of Faith placed a wreath at Radcliffe Cenotaph, which they have done since permission was obtained in 1984 from Grand Lodge. The Radcliffe masons who attended said, "We hope the event will attract even more Bury and Radcliffe masons...

Joint Convocation 6 October 2016

Joint Convocation 6 October 2016

The ME Grand Superintendent, along with all present Hosted by Townley Parker Chapter No 1083 On Thursday 6th October, Townley Parker Chapter No 1083 hosted a joint Convocation for the Manchester Area. After the regular business of the Chapter was completed, the...

WBro Bill Balentine’s Personal 50th

WBro Bill Balentine’s Personal 50th

The Lodge of Harmony No 298 held a 50th Personal Birthday celebration on Wednesday 2nd November for WBro William (Bill) Ballentine, PProvJGD.  The Lodge members turned out in strength for this celebration which was also well supported by the Rochdale District Officers...

Ecclesholme Annual Gala Diner

Ecclesholme Annual Gala Diner

At ECCLESHOLME Annual Gala dinner for the Association of Friends of Ecclesholme Benevolent Fund,  which this year was hosted by the Southern Area in East Lancashire Province. Sir David Trippier and his wife Lady Ruth were the principal guests. The evening was a...