Celebrating 50 years in Freemasonry- WBro Peter Seddon
On Wednesday 15th February 2023 Bury Lodge of Relief No.42 celebrated the 50th Golden Jubilee for a very special member of the lodge. WBro Peter Seddon, PProvJGW, is one of the iconic members of Bury Lodge of Relief and the evening was certainly a night to...
Manchester Mason Receives a Special Visitor.
On Wednesday, the 24th of February 2023, the members of Townley Parker Lodge No.1083 were treated to a special visit by the Right Worshipful Provincial Grand Master, WBro. Robert Ian Frankl, who was accompanied by a provincial deputation. The Provincial Grand Master...
Oh what a Lancashire Night!
Freemasons from Harmony Lodge 298 in Rochdale recently held a fantastic social event, raising much needed funds for Springhill Hospice. Their Lancashire Night was attended by nearly 150 Freemasons, friends and family and raised an incredible £1850 to support the...
A “Spectacular” Evening
Tuesday 15th February saw over 50 masons join together to celebrate WBro Stephen Holt’s fifty years in Freemasonry at Rochdale Masonic Hall. During his professional career, Stephen was admitted into the Worshipful Company of Spectacle Makers and was made a Freeman of...
249 years of Freemasonry at Prudence
In January 2023, The Lodge of Prudence 219 entered it’s 249th year of Freemasonry and celebrated by installing WBro Andrew Marsh into the Chair of King Solomon. Deputy Provincial Grand Master VWbro John Farrington was set to attend, however illness forced him to...
Oldham District Team Visit
The District Team shared a great Masonic evening at Richmond Lodge 1011 on Tuesday 21st February. The Lodge presented the Chairman with a cheque for £500 in aid of the 2026 Festival. Pictured is District Chairman Andy Halford with the Master of Richmond Lodge Phil...
Personal 60th – John Howarth
Personal 60th - John Howarth Ben Brierley Lodge 3317 Monday night saw the personal 60th celebration of John Howarth at Ben Brierley Lodge 3317. Pictured with his certificate (left to right) Perter Rhodes APGM, Lee Whiteside WM, John Howarth, and Andy Halford District...
WBro Brian Ingham 60th Celebration
Over 30 Brethren signed the Tylers attendance register of Pendle Lodge, No. 4703, on Wednesday the 8th of February 2023 to celebrate the 60th anniversary in Freemasonry of WBro Brian Ingham, Past Provincial Junior Grand Warden. The Worshipful Master of Pendle Lodge,...
East Ribble District Quiz Night
A fantastic quizing night had by all - and raising £1425 towards East Lancashire Masonic Festival 2026!
Imperial George 78 – Installation
On the 28th January 2023, Imperial George Lodge 78 held the installation of their master elect at Middleton Masonic Hall. WBro Derek Kelshaw PProvAGDC was installed in the chair King Solomon for the ensuing year. The district team wish you much success for your year...
Burnley & Pendle Freemasons Christmas Donations to local causes
The Burnley and Pendle Charity Stewards, on behalf of their Lodges and Chapters within the District, each year, look to give a charitable donation to worthy local causes, especially at Christmas. 2022 was no exception and two excellent hard-working Charities were...
Burnley & Pendle Freemasons support The Tesco in the Community National Foodbank Appeal
In these times of greater hardship for all, Billie, the Tesco Community Champion, asked if the Burnley and Pendle Freemasons could join in to help local families with their Foodbank Appeal. We were more than happy to assist. Darren Helm and Ian Salthouse from Pendle...