Area Convocation Meeting
At the Rochdale Joint Convocation hosted by Werneth Chapter N0 6163 held on Thursday the 26th February almost 60 companions witnessed a superb evening. The First Principal EComp Wayne Heywood opened the chapter in due form and carried out the normal business of the...
Oh What a Night! A Chapter Spectacular
Sir David congratulates MEZ Martin Roche On Monday, 16th February 2015, the Installation of the Three Principals of Tudor Chapter took place in the Rochdale Masonic Buildings with over 60 Companions attending. The Chapter was opened and the minutes read and approved;...
East Lancashire Provincial Grand Stewards' Chapter No. 8408
The Principals from the chapter left to right, next to David Thompson are 2nd Principal - EComp William Bruce PProvDepGSwdB, 1st Principal - EComp Michael Green PProvGSwdB and finally 3rd Principal - EComp Trevor Jewitt PProvDepGSwdB Monday 7th March was the...
A Night of Celebration for EComp Leslie Kay, PProvGSoj Ark & Menorah Chapter no. 6594 – Monday 16th March
The Companions of Ark & Menorah along with many visitors opened the Chapter in anticipation of celebrating 50 years in the Royal Arch of EComp Leslie Kay. Leslie had already entertained all present to a sumptuous reception of canapés and drinks and so...
Special Celebrations at Social Chapter
The Most Excellent Grand Superintendent and the Provincial Deputation with the Companions of Social Chapter No 62” On Monday 19th January 2015 Social Chapter No.62 at Manchester, celebrated a personal 50th anniversary in the Royal Arch of one of its oldest members...
East Ribble District Royal Arch Demonstration and Awareness Evening
EComp Paul Aspinall, PGStB, APGP, addressing the visiting Brethren On Friday, 15th May, Brethren from Craft Lodges across the East Ribble District, who are not currently Royal Arch Masons, were invited to an...
Limestone Rock Chapter No 369 Joint Convocation Meeting
EComp Stephen M Blank, PGSwdB, Deputy Grand Superintendent with The Principals of Limestone Rock Chapter No 369 On 7th May 2015, Limestone Rock Chapter No 369, hosted a Joint Convocation Meeting of Royal Arch Chapters across the East Ribble District at Clitheroe...
Burnley and Pendle Royal Arch Dinner, 2016
EComp Paul Aspinall, APGP & Mrs Beryl Aspinall Over 100 Ladies, Gentlemen, Brethren and Companions attended the 2016 Royal Arch Dinner on the 29th April, at Nelson House, Burnley. As previously, the occasion was supported by EComp Paul Aspinall, APGP and WBro John...
Ashlar Chapter No 4858 Joint Convocation.
The Three Principals, the Provincial and District Delegations and visitors The Joint Convocation of the Chapters in the Burnley and Pendle District was hosted by Ashlar Chapter on Monday the 11th April 2016, and saw the Lodge room at Nelson House, Burnley almost full...
Abbey Chapter Hosted Meeting
EComp P Aspinall, PGStB, APGP, the Three Principals and Companion Kershaw The hosted meeting of Abbey Chapter held on Thursday the 15th October 2015, saw the small but beautiful Lodge room at Whalley almost full to capacity with forty Companions signing the Janitors...
EComp W Albert Young, PProvGSN, Red Rose of Lancaster Chapter No 1504
EComp P Aspinall, PGStB, APGP, presenting the 50th Certificate to EComp WA Young, along with the MEZ of the Chapter. Padiham Masonic Hall was filled with Royal Arch Masons on 14th October, 2015. The occasion was the 50th Anniversary of the Exaltation of EComp William...
A memorable night at Chapter of Beauty No 344 at Radcliffe Masonic Hall
Some 74 years ago, a young man called John Pendlebury Price – known to all his friends as “Jack” - started a 7-year plumbing apprenticeship earning just a few shillings per week. It was the start of a long working life. This was just one of the insights provided by...
A New DORA for Bury District
I know this has been mentioned on the PGLEL website, Facebook and at PGC but just in case you missed the news, Bury District have a new DORA (District Office of the Royal Arch). EComp Roger Bowden PProvGStB. Firstly can I give the most heart felt thanks on behalf of...
Closure of Radcliffe Chapter No 2701
The Companions of the Chapter, the Officers of the Delegation and the Visitors Wednesday 16th March 2016, Radcliffe Masonic Hall saw the sad closure of the Radcliffe Chapter No 2701. Whilst it was indeed a saddening affair it was also an appropriate celebration of the...
Unitas Fratrum (affectionately known as U.F.) celebrates its’ 40th birthday
On 4th February 2016, Unitas Fratrum Chapter (UF) No 7958 celebrated its’ 40th birthday at Rawtenstall Masonic Hall, (Ashday Lea), exactly 40 years to the day since its’ consecration on 4th February 1976 at Audenshaw Masonic Hall (Stanley House). The Deputy Grand...
Starkie Chapter No 1634 bows out in style at Rawtenstall
The AProvGP EComp David Thornton with the Companions of Starkie Chapter Starkie Chapter was consecrated on 18th September 1952 and it was only in September 2012 that they celebrated their diamond jubilee. On 11th March 2015 the Chapter looked back with pride at what...