Hewlett Court Refurbishment

Hewlett Court Refurbishment

After twelve months in the planning stage the refurbishment work at Hewlett Court finally started on Monday 25th February 2019. It is hoped that the work, which will include a small extension and refurbishment of all bedrooms including providing en-suite facilities,...

Ready Teddy Go!

Ready Teddy Go!

The Teddies for Loving Care or the TLC was created after the wife of a Freemason’s life was saved medical staff at an A&E unit.  The Freemason and his wife were both so grateful for the care and attention that she received that it got them thinking about how...

Bro Neville Foote Celebrates 50 Years in Freemasonry

Bro Neville Foote Celebrates 50 Years in Freemasonry

On Wednesday 20th February Bury Lodge of Relief No.42 celebrated the Golden Jubilee of Bro Neville Foote who was initiated into the lodge in 1969. Bro Michael Brown the current Worshipful Master of Bury Lodge of Relief No.42, offered the gavel to WBro John Griffin,...

The Rochdale Food Kitchen

The Rochdale Food Kitchen

The Picture shows the Worshipful Master Bro Paul Wainwright presenting the cheque to Food Kitchen managers Vida Slater (left) and Marilyn Jones (right).  For a number of years, volunteers at the Rochdale Food Kitchen have distributed hot soup and sandwiches to many of...

Three Chalices Lodge No. 8249, 50th Anniversary Meeting

Three Chalices Lodge No. 8249, 50th Anniversary Meeting

Forty Brethren including the Deputy Provincial Grand Master for the Province of East Lancashire, WBro John Richard Farrington, PSGD, signed the Tylers attendance register on Monday 18th February 2019, to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Consecration of Three...

Helping Future Computer Programmers

Helping Future Computer Programmers

Gareth Rogers is passionate about Codebug.  Codebug contains lights, switches, sensors and motors etc. and it has been developed as an introduction to simple programming, enabling the creation of games, clothes, robots or whatever is in the programmer's imagination? ...

Cheque Presentation at Bowley Scout Camp

Cheque Presentation at Bowley Scout Camp

A cheque was presented to Bowley Scout Camp by Assistant Charity Steward Malcolm Roe from East Ribble Freemasons for £200.  This money will help Bowley repair four grass sledges for continued use at the camp. In the picture is Brian Walsh the Campsite Manager, WBro...

Walk The District

Walk The District

Brethren, The month of May this year is National walking month and this presents a great opportunity for us to undertake a sponsored walk (or a small section of the walk) around the district. Our walk will take place on Saturday the 18thMay covering 23 miles from...

ELMC Grant Support for Personalising Freedom

ELMC Grant Support for Personalising Freedom

Personalising Freedom are a unique Community Interest Company and specialist service who support those in receipt of direct payments and on personal budgets. They work with individuals, families and carers to achieve personalised care outcomes by providing...

ELMC Grant to Contact Hostel

ELMC Grant to Contact Hostel

In January 2019, the Whalley Range based charity, Contact Hostel, received a grant of £1444 from the East Lancashire Masonic Charity. The Hostel provides a safe home for 27 young girls each year, between 16 and 19 years of age. Over 90% of the young people they help...