Keeping up the good fight
At the last ELMC Committee of Benevolence Meeting on 25 June 2024, a significant decision was made that embodies the spirit of our community and its dedication to fostering growth and opportunity. The Committee awarded an Educational Grant of £2,500 to a...
🎺✨ ELMC Assists the Lancashire Youth Brass Band with Jersey Tour! 🎺✨
Since its formation in 1960, the Lancashire Youth Brass Band has been a beacon for young musicians in Lancashire and beyond, offering them the chance to hone their skills under the guidance of top-tier tutors and conductors. From its audition-selected members, many...
Bro Nick Druce: The Man behind the Apron
Square and compass are the symbols of the oldest society spread around the world but in talking about Bro Nick Druce – Webmaster of Manchester City East – we should consider those tools as part of his square character. For centuries, this brotherhood society with its...
Council for Freemasonry in England and Wales – Underpinning the continued progress of Freemasonry
In an unprecedented and historic move to dispel misconceptions and address challenges, English Freemasonry has announced the creation of the Council for Freemasonry, covering female as well as male members in England and Wales. This new Council aims to enhance further...
202.6km Challenge For Festival 2026!
202.6km Challenge For Festival 2026! | 1/17 In support of the 2026 Festival, Dan Gaunt is running/hiking 202.6km across 17 events in 4 months. His route will end by running the “Walk The Province” route in September. Any support for this tremendous effort will be...
Felicity Lodge raises 4 Brothers in a single day
Attending a Masonic Raising ceremony is a profound and memorable experience, steeped in tradition, symbolism, and camaraderie. This sacred event marks the transition of a Fellowcraft, elevating him to a Master Mason, and is conducted with a solemnity that underscores...
Diamond Anniversary for VWBro Harold Woodward
12 June 2024 Harold Woodward’s Diamond Anniversary of joining Masonry It was a double delight for VWBro Harold Woodward, PGSwdB, PDepProvGM when he was presented with not one, but two certificates on the occasion of his 60-year Jubilee which was celebrated in King...
2024 Royal Arch Banquet
It was 7pm on Saturday, 8th June 2024, and 106 ladies and Royal Arch Companions were invited to leave the champagne reception and take their places in the Goulburn Dining Suite at the Manchester Hall, for the commencement of the banquet. Since 1991 this has been an...
WBro Brian Wilson The man behind the apron
WBro Brian Wilson is the Prov Grand Organist, and he also plays the organ for a number of lodges throughout the Area. As with everyone else, Brian has a story and through this interview we tried to unveil the man behind the apron. When asked why he joined...
Provincial Quiz Final 2024
On 22 May 2024 the very best minds in East Lancashire met at Audenshaw Masonic Hall for a battle of the brains in the East Lancashire Provincial Quiz Final. Expertly hosted by WBro Stephen Thomson (aka 'Tomo') and assisted by WBro Tony Stephenson. 12 teams took to the...
Ain’t half hot mum cast – Ex Officers play POWs
Two City East Freemasons assisted Western Area Joint Convocation at UNANIMITY CHAPTER No 42 at Bury. Flying Officer W.Bro Dave GREEN of East Lancs Centurion Lodge and W.Bro Captain Ed BEAMAN of the same Lodge played the roles of POWS at the event. Ed and Dave are...
It Aint Alf Hot Mum !
On the 20th May 2024 the newly amalgamated Western Area in the Province of East Lancashire held its first Royal Arch Joint Convocation. The Convocation brought together the Royal Arch Chapters from the four Masonic halls that make up the Western Area. The host...