WBro William (Bill) Waite 50 years of Service in the Craft
On Thursday, 8th January, WBro Peter Gichero, PProvGSwdB, Worshipful Master of the Milton Lodge No. 1144, received the RW Provincial Grand Master, Robert I Frankl, accompanied by a Provincial Deputation. The delegation included the Assistant Provincial Grand Master:...
Duke of Athol 210, WBro Alex Heap installed Worshipful Master
On Wednesday, 7th January 2026, Duke of Athol 210 met to install WBro Alex Heap PProvDepGDC as the Worshipful Master of the Lodge. After receiving the Assistant Provincial Grand Master: WBro Wesley Marchant PSGD, accompanied by a provincial delegation comprising the...
Lodge of Hope 54 – Installation
I wish to place on record my gratitude for the welcome I received at the installation of the new Worship Master of The Lodge of Hope No.54. A special day of love and fraternity. - Brother Mark Tee visiting Lodge of Hope 54 on 10 January 2026
Burns Night hosted by Horton Lodge
Jersey Coasters @ Rochdale Masonic Hall
Eastern Area Quiz Qualifier 6/2/26
The Bicentenary Celebration of St John’s Chapter on 4 December 2025
St John’s Chapter marked a truly historic milestone on Thursday 4 December 2025, celebrating two hundred years since its consecration on 4 May 1824. The evening was honoured by the presence of the Most Excellent Grand Superintendent for East Lancashire, Robert...
Colin Whitaker celebrates 50 years in Freemasonry
Bro Scott Williams Installation – A Night of Firsts – 11 December 2025
On 11 December 2025, at Royds Lodge 816 in Todmorden Brother Scott Williams was installed for the very first time into the chair of King Solomon. WBro John Lees (the first Grand Lodge Officer of his mother lodge, Probity & Freedom which is the mother lodge to...
Southern Area Christmas Carol Service
On Sunday, 7th September, members of the Freemasons, along with their friends and families from across the Southern Area of East Lancashire, gathered to hold their annual Christmas Carol Service. The event took place at Albert House, Ashton Masonic Hall. The ceremony...
Children’s Party at Rochdale Masonic Hall
Today at Rochdale Masonic Ballroom the Eastern Area Team held their annual children's Christmas party. Approximately 40 children enjoyed a magic show and games with Dazzle the Clown, balloon from Lee at Twisted Creations and lunch from the hall. This was all just in...
A Landmark Gathering: Highlights from the 2025 Provincial Grand Lodge Meeting of East Lancashire
On Tuesday, 18th November 2025, the brethren of East Lancashire gathered in fine form for one of the most significant events in our Masonic calendar—the Annual Meeting of Provincial Grand Lodge. This year’s meeting was especially poignant, taking place in our...
Personal 50th – WBro Allan Bennion, PJGD
On Wednesday, 3 December 2025,Trinity Lodge No 5651 met to celebrate the Personal 50th of WBro Allan Bennion, PJGD The Inner Guard admitted the Provincial Grand Director of Ceremonies, WBro John Lees, who informed the WM that the Right Worshipful Provincial Grand...
East Lancashire Bicentenary Christmas Fair!
What an incredible day Hewlett Court had on Sunday 7th December at the East Lancashire Bicentenary Christmas Fair, raising a fantastic £2,800 for the EL Festival 2026! With a wonderful variety of stalls, fabulous live entertainment from the Bury Choral Society Choir...
Installation of WBro Peter Shrigley at Lodge of Benevolence
Congratulations to WBro Peter Shrigley who was installed into the Chair of King Solomon during the installation ceremony of the Lodge of Benevolence 226 on Tuesday 25th November. It was a very memorable occasion and carried out impeccably by the lodge Officers. The...
Dormer St Margaret’s Lodge Celebrates 50 Years of Freemasonry for Arthur Halliday, Known to All as Syd
On Thursday, 21 November, Dormer St Margaret’s Lodge met at Salford Masonic Hall to celebrate the fiftieth anniversary in Freemasonry of Arthur Halliday, known to all as Syd. Members of the Lodge, visiting brethren, partners and guests gathered to mark this...