Roclyffe Lodge No.5198
Worshipful Master - WBro B.J.Gilman PProvJGW On Thursday 29th September, Roclyffe Lodge No 5198 was pleased to receive The Assistant Provincial Grand Master WBro Peter Hewitt, PSGD, accompanied by a District Deputation. This was a very special occasion for the Lodge...
Kitchener 3788 Installation
The Installation of WBro John Whitfield kicked off a busy period at Kitchener Lodge 3788. In the presence of the Assistant Provincial Grand Master, WBro Norman Cope,PAGD, District Chairman, Terry Kakoullis and Deputy District Chairman, Peter Jones, WBro Eric Holliday...
The Salford Ladies Committee supports Salford Carers (and a few others as well)
Mrs Hilda Ince seated centre front, Bro David Williams standing far left, Mrs Marjorie Williams standing 5th from right This year the Salford Ladies Committee have year quietly been supporting various local charities in Salford. One of those that have received support...
Another Acting Grand Lodge Honour for Bury District
For the second year in a row the Bury District has huge honour in announcing one of our own receiving an acting Grand Rank. WBro Dr Simon Archer ProvSGW was yesterday installed as Assistant Grand Standard Bearer (AGStB) an acting rank he more than deserves. Simon...
WBro David Wike Fentem, PProvGSwdB, Celebrates 50 years as a Mason
APGM WBro Norman Cope with WBro David Fentem and the Brethren of the Earl of Lathom Lodge Wednesday 5th October 2016 saw Earl of Lathom No. 2560 celebrate WBro David Fentem’s 50th year in Masonry having been initiated on 5th January 1966. They were joined at Bury...
Derby Chapter No 1055 Celebrates 150 Years
The Deputy Grand Superintendent, the Second and Third Provincial Grand Principals and the Companions of Derby Chapter On Wednesday 28 September there was hardly an empty seat at Radcliffe Masonic Hall when Derby Chapter celebrated 150 years since it’s consecration....
Charity Stewards Walk
The annual Charity Stewards Walk took place on Sunday September 18th. The Tolkien Trail starts at Hurst Green, past Stonyhurst College and on to the river Hoder at Cromwell's Bridge before winding its way to the finish at the Shireburn Arms Hotel in Hurst Green. The...
North West Cluster of the Federation of School Lodge Hosted Meeting
Friday the 16th September saw the regular meeting of Old Boltonians Lodge No. 5814 who meet at Bolton School. The evening was the hosted meeting of the North West Cluster of the Federation of School Lodges with the 2nd Degree Passing ceremony for the latest new...
Bi-Centenary Celebration at Charity Lodge 350
Thursday 15th September at Farnworth Masonic Hall saw the new masonic season get off to a bang with the much anticipated bi-centenary of Charity Lodge 350. Together with easily over 80 Freemasons in an absolutely packed (and hot!) Lodge room, the Right Worshipful...
Lodge Amity and Rossendale Forest No. 283 celebrate 225 years
The Worshipful Master with the Provincial Deputation On the evening of Tuesday 13th September, 50 brethren assembled at Mill House Masonic Hall to celebrate the 225th anniversary of the Lodge of Amity and Rossemdale Forest No. 283. This Lodge had a very successful...
East Ribble Visit to Hewlett Court
Several East Ribble District Freemasons, accompanied by their wives/partners, recently took a trip over to see the excellent facilities at our wonderful Provincial retirement home Hewlett Court. Mrs Julie Ward, Director of Operations for the ELMC, based at Hewlett...
Trailer Training
The Bolton & Farnworth District Chairman WBro Terry Kakoullis, accompanied by WBro Bob Findlay and WBro Peter Jones attended a training session on the new East Lancashire Publicity trailer. This was held on Saturday 10th September at Rossendale Masonic hall,...