Royal Arch Banquet – 4th June 2022
Based on an original idea from Arthur Axford in 1991 when he was the DepGSupt, the Royal Arch Banquet was formed to promote the Royal Arch within the Province of East Lancashire and has continued in its original format ever since. Each year it has been very successful...
Bank Terrace Chapter 462 Host the Learning & Development Presentation Team
Musings from the Deputy Grand Superintendent #3
For me, one of the overwhelming changes in so many aspects of life during the pandemic has been the use of and interaction with, the internet, social media platforms and the maintenance of ‘virtual’ relationships amongst our members via online meetings. Within...
3747 Chapter Installation
The Provincial Officers Lodge and Chapter meetings are always worth attending to sense the friendship and camaraderie that permeates the Province. The meetings are well attended, the ritual spot on and the social board both fun and thought-provoking. The meeting of...
Red Rose Chapter No. 1504, Installation
Wednesday the 13th of April was lucky for some and was the occasion of the Installation of the Second and Third Principals at Red Rose of Lancaster Chapter. The Companions were delighted to receive EComp Harvey Basger PAGSoj, the Deputy Grand Superintendent for our...
Final Meeting of PAPYREAN Royal Arch Chapter No 5771
Consecrated during the latter part of WW2 at Bridge Street Manchester, Tuesday the 8th of February 2022 saw the final meeting of Papyrean Chapter No 5771. In his historical address, acting J, EComp. Robert G Prestwich PProvAGSoj., informed the Companions that the lead...
Gordon Hunter Celebrates 50 Years in the Royal Arch
On Tuesday the 4th of February, the Assistant to the Provincial Grand Principals EComp David Dunn, was welcomed into Leopold Chapter No.1775 by the First Principal EComp Gordon Lewis. Commenting that 50th celebrations in the Royal Arch are not common events,...
Chapter of Hope No 54 Celebrates 200 years of continuous Royal Arch Freemasonry
After the formal opening of the Chapter, the 3 Principles, officers and members were very honoured to receive the Most Excellent Grand Superintendent Sir David Tripper RD, JP, DL who was accompanied by officers of the Provincial Executive. The Chapter then...
Red Rose of Lancaster Chapter, looking forward to a brighter future.
During the dark days of lockdown, Red Rose of Lancaster Chapter No. 1504, lost over half its active membership. However, their legacy lives on in the ethos of the Chapter, which combines the warmth and beauty of our order with all the values of true Companionship....
Celebrating 50 years in the Royal Arch for David Thornton
A Convocation of the Red Rose of Lancashire Chapter No 9640 was held at the Masonic Hall, Audenshaw by dispensation on Friday 29th October, 2021 for a very Special Reason. Celebrating the personal 50th in the Royal Arch of our dear friend, David Thornton. Such a...
Talking Heads Presentation
On Monday 25th November 2019 Cromwell with Papyrean Lodge No 5771 hosted "Talking Heads" which was presented in a very interesting and educational way. The Royal Arch presentation team headed up by EComp Harvey Basger did a fantastic job in explaining the natural...
Crafty Companions at Imperial George
On the 26thSeptember the East Lancs Royal Arch Presentation Team (ELRAPT) members were out in force doing their own, their very own, Crafty Companions presentation at Imperial George Lodge in Middleton, home of Lamb Henry! Amidst the usual pantomime with lots of...