On a wet winter’s night on Tuesday 10th January at Bury Masonic Hall
William Romaine Callander Lodge of Mark Masons No 136 held their installation meeting. In attendance on behalf of the Provincial Grand Master was VWBro David H Thompson APGM, the acting director of ceremonies WBro Jack Ashton, and a number from the deputation team.… Read more “Wet and Wintery for 136”
On Monday 9th January 2023 Mossley Mark Lodge No 1381 held its first meeting of 2023 at Westholme Masonic Hall. This day was indeed a special one for the Master VWBro Malcolm C Moreland PGSO who, on the 8 January 1973, joined Mossley Mark Lodge No 1381 and has achieved 50 years of membership in the Mark Degree.… Read more “50 Years in Mossley 1381”
On Tuesday, 20th December Fabric Mark Lodge No 939 held its meeting at Rochdale Masonic Hall. This meeting was rather special as they were carrying out an Advancement ceremony along with help from the Lodge of instruction Semper Paratus.
The Worshipful Master Bro Stuart Smith opened the meeting at 6:40 with 15 brethren in attendance including RWBro Alexander S McLaren, PPGM.… Read more “Fabric Mark Lodge No 939”
As we approach the end of 2022 it is time for a moment of reflection.
Whilst the year has seen a return to Freemasonry as we know it, it is fair to say that a good number of Brethren are still apprehensive about returning to their Lodges with Covid ever at the back of their minds.… Read more “Provincial Grand Master’s Christmas Message”
This was my first visit to Whalley Masonic Rooms which is indeed a very interesting building dating back in time where many distinguished brethren have been members in various Lodges.
This meeting was the last one for Priory Lodge No 693 before the Installation in February 2023.… Read more “Priory Mark 693 – Whalley”
Saturday, 3rd December at Bury Masonic Hall, William Romaine Callender Mark Lodge No 136 and Latham Royal Ark Mariners held their Xmas 4 course dinner & Brass Band evening.7 for 7:30 was the start time with 55 Brethren and their partners/friends/family members in attendance.… Read more “Christmas Dinner and Brass Band”
On Thursday, 1st December at Hemsley House, The Crescent, Salford, Salford Royal Ark Mariners and Salford Mark Lodges No 994 held their regular meeting. However, on this special occasion VWBro David H Thompson, PGJO, APGM, along with a Deputation team were in attendance to witness a RAM Elevation.… Read more “994 witness RAM Elevation”