Supporting Salford Food Bank: A Helping Hand from Manchester Masons
On a cold January morning, a warm gesture of kindness made a significant difference to those in need. Representing Manchester Masons, City West Area Charity Steward Eric Baker visited Salford Food Bank to present a donation of £1,385. The funds, generously contributed...
Johnnys Golden Gavel
Johnny’s Golden Gavel! Welcome back to Mission Control – it’s been a while since my last update and I have been very busy cycling. Let me say a huge thank you to the 48 people / groups who have donated so far, you have raised a fantastic £1,338.80 and funded 669...
Garnet Harrison: 50 Years in Freemasonry
It was a chilly mid-December evening, and the brethren gathered at Manchester Hall for a special occasion. The room was filled with warmth and anticipation as Freemasons gathered to celebrate a remarkable milestone: the 50th year of WBro Garnet Harrison’s dedication...
Passing Ceremony hosted by Werneth Lodge 6163
On December 4, 2024, lodges from the Eastern and Southern Areas gathered to honor Brother Ike D’Cruz with a passing ceremony. Ike’s mother lodge, Denton Lodge 5234, has several candidates waiting to be initiated, so Werneth Lodge 6163 stepped in to conduct the...
A Night to Remember: The Tie and Tinsel Dinner 2024
The grand Cloister Suite of the Holiday Inn, Bolton, was unrecognisable. Twinkling fairy lights draped across the ceilings, glittering centrepieces adorned every table, and a warm hum of excitement filled the air. The annual Tie and Tinsel Dinner was a festive gala...
An Evening of Fun & Fellowship at the Lodge of Silent Temple No. 126
It was a crisp autumn evening at the majestic Manchester Hall, its storied walls glowing under the soft golden light that bathed Bridge Street. Inside, brethren and guests gathered in anticipation of a unique event hosted by the historic Lodge of Silent Temple No....
Passing of the Veils Ceremony at Blair Chapter 815
The Passing of the Veils Ceremony, held at Blair Chapter 815 on January 27, 2025, was a captivating and deeply symbolic event. Hosted at the historic Hemsley House, the evening brought together companions from various chapters across the province, all eager to witness...
Kevin Rawcliffe – 3 X 10Km runs in aid of the 2026 Festival
Southern Area APGM makes a pastoral visit to Three Shires Lodge
The festive spirit undoubtedly permeates the Masonic calendar, and the Festive Board following the meeting of Three Shires Lodge was a prime example. The occasion was further enhanced by the presence of W.Bro. Wesley Marchant PJGD, Assistant Provincial Grand Master,...
A Historic Day for East Lancashire Light Blue Masons in East Lancashire
A Historic Day for East Lancashire Light Blue Masons: The Procession into Provincial Grand Lodge and the Launch of the East Lancashire Light Blue Club On a crisp snowy autumn morning in Blackburn, history was made as the Light Blue East Lancashire Master Masons...
Provincial promotions at Solidarity Lodge 7885
At the regular Lodge meeting on Thursday 28 November the WM, Bro Gerry Hill, congratulated the members of the Lodge who had been promoted at Provincial Grand Lodge ten days before. Unusually the two Sharp brothers were promoted on the same day to the same rank that of...
Ashton District Lodge of Installed Masters
On Thursday,23rd January 2025, the Ashton District Lodge of Masters No. 8341 (ADLIM) convened at Albert House in Ashton-under-Lyne. They welcomed WBro. Wesley Marchant PJGD, AProvGM, along with Grand Officers and a delegation from the Southern Area. The primary...
Celebrating Roger Bowers’ 50 Years of Dedication: A Milestone in Masonry
In the journey of life, few commitments stand the test of time. Yet, in Freemasonry, we often find remarkable individuals whose devotion stretches across decades, symbolising the enduring values of brotherhood, service, and personal growth. On a freezing icy Thursday...
Richard Hawkins dined out in style
On the eve of the December Quarterly Communication of United Grand Lodge, the Rev'd Canon Richard Hawkins was dined out in style at the Rag (Army & Navy Club) on Pall Mall, London, in the company of the RW Provincial Grand Master Robert Frankl, the Deputy...
Southern Area Carol Service
As has become a cherished tradition on the first Sunday in December, freemasons from the Southern area gathered to hold their annual Carol service. This year, the event was hosted at the Audenshaw Masonic Hall, a venue well-suited to such a significant...
William (Bill) Bell: A Journey Through 50 Years of Freemasonry
On Friday, the 22nd of November 2024, Members of Cornucopia Lodge, joined by the City East Area APGM Paul O'Carroll, assisted by an area deputation and family and friends of William (Bill), all joined together to celebrate Bill's Golden Masonic Anniversary. There were...