Palatine Chapter No. 2447 – Triple Exaltation at Salford Masonic Hall, Thursday 23rd April
Palatine Chapter No. 2447 is a Chapter with a distinctive purpose. Formed through the Universities Scheme and bringing together Companions from both East and West Lancashire, it was created to inspire, develop, and showcase Royal Arch Masonry at its very best. With a...
Jim Sutcliffe celebrates his Golden Jubilee in the Royal Arch
Peter Seddon | Golden Jubilee
On Monday 17th November, the Companions of Prince Edwin’s Chapter No.128 gathered at Bury Masonic Hall to celebrate a remarkable milestone in the life of EComp Peter Seddon — fifty years since his Exaltation into the Holy Royal Arch. The event was honoured by the...
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...
The Passing of The Veils at Burnley Masonic Hall
University Chapter Repurposing | Chapter Of Hope
A New Era Begins! – On Wednesday 3rd September, the Companions of East Lancashire gathered at Bolton Masonic Hall for a truly momentous occasion: the repurposing of the Chapter Of Hope No.54 as a University Chapter under the Supreme Grand Chapter’s Universities...
Discover the Royal Arch – A Red Table Event in Rochdale
On 22 September 2025, brethren from across the Eastern Area – and even beyond – gathered at Rochdale Masonic Hall for a truly special occasion: a Royal Arch Red Table event. For those unfamiliar, the Royal Arch is often described as the completion of pure Antient...
Exaltation of Bro Feeney – 15 September 2025
On 15 September 2025, Bro Stephen Feeney was exalted into Tudor Chapter 277 in an excellent ceremony worked by EComp Peter Rhodes. Bro Feeney conducted himself in exemplary fashion and thoroughly enjoyed the evening. Joining the Royal Arch is the natural progression...
Red Rose of Lancaster Chapter
Bro Stephen Ogezo Exhaltation
On Monday 11 August 2025, in a perfect demonstration of the ceremony, Bro Stephen Ogezo was proudly exhaled into Probity & Freedom Chapter 367. Stephen was joined by our Provincial 3rd Grand Principle, EComp Andrew Procter PGStB, APGP EComp Doug Smith, APGM EComp...













