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...
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...
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...
Bury District Joint Convocation at Ashday Lea Hosted by Starkie Chapter NO 163
The Deputy Grand Superintendent seated with the 2nd & 3rd Provincial Grand Principals and the host Chapter Principals with the other Companions of Starkie Chapter standing behind Bury District let 2014 in style with a Joint Convocation at Rossendale Masonic Hall...
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...
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...
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...
Closure of Rectitude Chapter No 5197
onstituted on the 4th of February 1948, the 19th of May 2016 saw the final meeting of Rectitude Chapter 5197, at the Masonic Hall, Bolton. Following the minutes of the previous regular meeting, EComp David George Rainford (MEZ), together with Chapter members and...
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...
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...
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...
Rectitude Chapter No 5197 Host a Joint Convocation
The ME Grand Superintendent, Sir David Trippier, accompanied by the Provincial Deputation and the Three Chapter Principals. A Joint Convocation was held at Bolton Masonic Hall, under the Banner of Rectitude Holy Royal Arch Chapter, No 5197, on Wednesday 24th February...