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This church, dubbed Rochdale's Temple to Freemasony, which had been abandoned and left to become derelict for the last three years, will soon be re-opening after the first phase of extensive repairs have been carried out. It is now in the hands of the Churches...

Read Peter’s Report On His Bike Ride Here

To help celebrate the official 90th Birthday of Queen Elizabeth II, Rochdale Masonic Social Committee (RMSC) organised an Indoor Street Party at Rochdale Masonic Buildings on the 11th June 2016.  The Buildings were splendidly decorated with bunting & Union Jack...

After the major flooding that occurred in Rochdale over the Christmas period last year, the Rochdale Foodbank were forced to continue their operations from temporary accommodation. The flooding resulted in a loss of almost 7 tonnes of food which included much of the...

Early on Saturday 30th April 2016 at The Rochdale Masonic Buildings, Bro Peter Shipton, Senior Warden of The Rochdale Lodge 6721 will commence his epic journey of cycling round the Province of East Lancashire. Peter was part of the 12 man team that participated in ‘Le...

The picture shows the WM Bro Garry Chadderton, (centre) the IPM WBro Godfrey Lawrence (1st on Left ) the Senior Warden Bro Andrij Korolczuk (far right) and the Junior Warden Bro Alexsander Capewell (2nd from Left ) of Naphtali Lodge together with WBro Ian Clark SLGR ...

Fifteen teams of Rochdale Masons and their friends enjoyed what has now become the annual ‘Fun Quiz Evening’ at Richard Street on Friday 11th March 2016. The Rochdale Masonic Social Committee would like to thank all those who came along and made it such an enjoyable...

It was a very special evening for The Lodge of Harmony 298 on Wednesday 2nd March as they celebrated the personal 50th Anniversary in Freemasonry of WBro Thomas Rawnsley PProvGSuptWks. After opening in due form, the Lodge was pleased to receive WBro Peter G Hewitt...

Back Row L - R: WBro Chris Hajikakou, WBro Bill Aston, Deputy Superintendent IOM, WBro Shaun Higson, PProvDepGReg, WBro Kevin Horne, PAGDC, WBro Brian Horne, PGADC, WBro David Greenhalgh, PProvDepGReg. Front Row L - R: PGM of the Province of County Down RWBro Roger...

WM – WBro Michael Holt PPAGDC On 16th February, members of the District Team, led by the District Chairman WBro Peter Rhodes attended the regular Lodge meeting of Samaritan Lodge No 286 at Bacup Masonic Hall. On a very cold and wet evening the District Team received a...

Top Photo - Seated Centre - WBro Peter G Hewitt and Bro John Ashworth . Members of the Provincial Deputation together with members of the Lodge. Bottom Left Photo - Bro John Ashworth being presented with his 50 year certificate by WBro Peter Hewitt APGM. Bottom Right...

Greater Manchester Police Concert Band at Richard Street . 29th January 2016 A concert organised by the Sales and Marketing Committee of the Rochdale Masonic Building Co. Ltd saw more than 150 guests entertained by the 30 strong Greater Manchester Police Concert Band....

The Investiture of WBro Peter Graham Hewitt, PAGDC as Assistant Provincial Grand Master by RWBro Sir David Trippier, RD, JP, DL Provincial Grand Master on Wednesday 27th January 2016 at the Masonic Hall Richard Street Rochdale On the 27th January the WBro John A...

Harry receiving his Illuminated Certificate from WBro Peter Hewitt On the 28th December 2015 WBro Harry Bucknell, PProvDepGSwdB, at the age of 97 and an Honory Member of Roch Valley Lodge No 5120 celebrates his 60 years in Freemasonry. A private party was arranged for...

Worshipful Master  - Bro Steven Holmes Senior Warden - Gareth Unsworth , Worshipful Master - Steven Holmes , Candidate - Bro Peter Fitchett, WBro Jeff Antrobus Pro Gr Ass Treasurer ( Province of Mercia ) Junior Warden - WBro Greg Bradley On Thursday 14th January the...