We are now in December with Christmas just around the corner. Tonight at Ashton-U-Lyne Masonic Hall, Skelmersdale Mark Lodge No 141 held an extra meeting to Advance Bro David Holt. Sixteen brethren were in attendance along with many visitors who were invited to help the lodge with the advancement ceremony.… Read more “Extra meeting at Skelmersdale”
On Friday, 10th December at Bury Masonic Hall, William Romaine Calendar Lodge No136 held their annual Xmas dinner and brass band event. 40 Brethren, including family and friends, were in attendance for a 7:30 start.
A big thanks to Tina and the staff at Finedine in serving a fine 4-course meal which everyone enjoyed.… Read more “Brass Band at WRC Christmas Dinner”
Once again the East Lancashire Mark Fellowship Team did a great job of delivering a wonderful night of entertainment and dining. This event has become the premier social evening for the province, with over 120 members, partners and guests attending the Holiday Inn Hotel in Bolton. Many… Read more “Great Night at Fellowship Dinner”
Monday the 29th November, The East Lancashire Provincial Grand Officers Royal Ark Mariner Lodge No 990 meeting took place at Rochdale Masonic Hall and what a great turn out it was.
The new Provincial Grand Master, RWBro John H Smith, accompanied by the other members of the executive, along with a fine body of men of the officers of the year were also in attendance.… Read more “Royal Ark Mariner Lodge No 990”
Monday 1st November, Thomas Sharples Barlow Lodge No 1383 held its first meeting since the lockdown. In attendance was RWBro John Hartley Smith, ProvGM, along with the other members of the newly appointed executive. The Lodge opened at 6:10 pm with 52 Grand Lodge officers in attendance.… Read more “TSB 1383 – first meeting since the lockdown”
Monday, 8th October, Mossley Mark Lodge 1381 held their daytime meeting at Westholme Masonic Hall.
The Lodge was opened at 11:05 with 15 brethren in attendance. The Worshipful Master, Bro Desmond Rushworth welcomed the visitors who assisted in the workings of the Lodge meeting.… Read more “Mossley Mark Lodge 1381”
Wike Lodge No 142 of Mark Masters held an advancement ceremony for not one but two craft masons to become mark men.
In attendance was Deputy Provincial Grand Master WBro David G Rainford along with the Provincial Assistant Grand Director of Ceremonies, WBro Wes Marchant.… Read more “Wike Lodge No 142”