Freemasons first to respond to East Africa food crisis with £100,000 grant
The Masonic Charitable Foundation has awarded a grant of £100,000 to support the East Africa food crisis appeal. The MCF, which is funded by donations from Freemasons across England and Wales, was one of the first organisations to support the urgent appeal for famine...
Address of Sir David Trippier MEGS for East Lancashire
Address of the ME Grand Superintendent At Provincial Grand Chapter At King George’s Hall, Blackburn 16th March 2017 Companions, my sincere thanks to you all for coming today. As always, I wish to express my sincere thanks to the Deputy Grand Superintendent, the Second...
ELMC Grant to Salle Angelo Fencing Club
On Thursday 9th March, WBro Kenny Greer, the Rochdale District Charity Steward, arranged to visit members of Salle Angelo Fencing Club at Heywood Sports Centre to see how an ELMC grant which allowed them to purchase two new electronic scoring sets had benefited them....
Joint Convocation hosted by the Chapter of Union No 268
The Most Excellent Grand Superintendent with the Provincial Delegation It is quite possible that the Chapter of Union No 268, consecrated in August 1824, is the oldest Royal Arch Chapter in the Southern Area. Fortunately, it is still going strong and it was,...
Kitchener 3788 Centenary Celebration
On Monday 13th March 2017, Kitchener Lodge 3788 celebrated their centenary. The Right Worshipful Provincial Grand Master Sir David Trippier was in attendance along with a provincial delegation to support this wonderful milestone in the Lodge's history. Formed from...
Celebrating 50 years in Royal Arch Masonry for EComp R Graham Inskip, PGStB
Friday morning the 10th March saw over 40 Companions assembled at Mill House Masonic Hall for Whalley Arches with Gratitude Chapter No 7489 meeting to celebrate 50 years to the day since EComp R Graham Inskip was Exalted into the Holy Royal Arch. Once the Chapter had...
Bury Blind Society Dinner
Bury Blind Society has been in receipt of financial grants from the ELMC, as well as support from Bury District, so in return the Society invited local District Officers to attend their annual dinner. The guest speaker was Dr Janet Gray MBE. Janet began her career as...
EComp Fred Nicholson’s PProvGSN 60th celebration
Wednesday 8th March, Radcliffe Masonic Hall was witness to a rather rare event. A 60th celebration in the Royal Arch. To be precise it was EComp Fred Nicholson’s PProvGSN 60th celebration. Derby Chapter No1055 hosted the evening and on such special events you...
Alexandra Chapter No 993 Celebrates 150 years
At its Convocation on Thursday 2 March 2017 Alexandra Chapter No 993 celebrated the 150th Anniversary of its Consecration on 20 September 1866. The Chapter was opened by the Three Principals, EComp Brendan F Harte PProvGSN (MEZ), EComp Brian Durkin PProvGSN (H) and...
Clitheroe and District Fellowship make numerous donations
At the meeting held on February 13th Clitheroe and District Fellowship made the following donations. £250.00 to Crossroads Care Ribble Valley, £100.00 to Yorkshire West Riding 2017 RMB. Festival appeal. They also matched an earlier donation of £100.00 to the East...
The Annual trip to the County Down Provincial Meeting in Belfast. 4th February 2017
Back Row Left to Right: RW Bro Sam Young, Grand Director of Ceremonies, Grand Lodge of Ireland RW Bro Bernard Woods, Grand Senior Warden, Grand Lodge of Ireland RW Bro David Douglas, Provincial Deputy Grand Master, PGL Meath RW Bro Raymond Robinson, Provincial...
Leopold Chapter No 1775 host the Northern Area Joint Convocation
Wednesday, 22nd February saw over 80 Royal Arch Companions assemble at Accrington Masonic Rooms, Adelaide Street to support Leopold Chapter No 1775 who hosted the Northern Area Joint Convocation. The Chapter took on a different look than a normal meeting as the main...
Defibrillator for HFT at Greenfield Community Centre
HFT is a national charity, with an autonomous branch operating at Greenfield Community Centre on Green Lane in Blackburn. HFT is responsible for the operation of events, hire and subletting of the facilities at the centre. HFT provides services for people with...
Commonweal Lodge 5332 Welcomes their APGM
WBro Graham Jones (Acting SW), WBro Chris Welton, WBro Christopher Hartley (WM) & WBro Jeffrey Noon (JW) Commonweal Lodge No. 5332 Welcome WBro Christopher Welton, PSGD, APGM On Thursday 23 February WBro Christopher Welton, PSGD, APGM with responsibilities...
Knowsley Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of WBro Robert W Thompson PProvSGW
On Wednesday 22nd February 1967 a young Robert W Thompson took the tentative step into Freemasonry when he was initiated into Knowsley Lodge No.4661. He was initiated by one WBro J Grundy, he didn’t know it then but he was being initiated by one of the finest...
Charity Centenary Lodge 3786 Centenary Meeting
Tuesday 21st February saw the centenary meeting of Charity Centenary Lodge 3786. Being such an important event, The Provincial Grand Master was in attendance with a provincial delegation. After receiving the PGM, the lodge received a short history of the Lodge and an...