Despite the attraction of the England v Panama match (which surprisingly did not seem to concern the PGM), the sunshine at Middleton Masonic Hall yesterday proved a winner as a multitude of Brethren with their Ladies and guests turned up to enjoy the annual Hog Roast.… Read more “Hog Roast”
Grand Mark Lodge
Early last Tuesday morning, a contingent of East Lancs Mark Masons set off on the annual trip to Grand Mark Lodge in support of the Brethren receiving promotions – WBro Barry Heal to Deputy Grand Swordbearer, WBro David Rainsbury to Grand Steward, WBro Duncan Ferguson to
East Lancashire Mark Wardens Mess 2018
Some shots of the recent Mark Wardens Mess –
Stephen Lord (SW) John Green (JW), invited 22 Wardens.
The guests were the PGM, Past PGM Keith Partington Schofield –
Special guest PGM Cumberland & Westmorland R.W.Bro Keith Hodson.
In addition our two new Wardens were also in attendance.
East Lancs Mark Provincial Ramble

Sunday 20th May everyone taking part in the East Lancs Mark Provincial Ramble started to gather around 9am at Rochdale Masonic Hall. After checking in with George Scaife’s wife Diane, we set off on the short distance to Rochdale Railway Station to get a train to Littleborough, I don’t think they had seen so many travellers at that time on a Sunday morning.… Read more “East Lancs Mark Provincial Ramble”
Afternoon Tea Sold Out
The Social event of the Month, Afternoon Tea at Manchester Golf Club with Carol and Howard is sold out, you may be able to get into one at Buckingham Palace but Sunday 3rd June 2018 is full.

West Yorkshire Province Visit
On Saturday 7th April myself and a delegation from East Lancashire attended the Provincial Grand Lodge Meeting of West Yorkshire. The Meeting is held at the Bradford Grammar School, which is a wonderful venue, and it is always a most enjoyable occasion.… Read more “West Yorkshire Province Visit”
Mossley Mark 1381 – Tony’s Last Visit
Mossley is a town built on three borders Lancashire, Cheshire and Yorkshire. On Monday the 9th of April, Mark Masons gathered to celebrate the installation of John Wilson as Worshipful Master.
As Mossley has a Shengen agreement, no passports were necessary on the night.… Read more “Mossley Mark 1381 – Tony’s Last Visit”