Middleton Hog, well and truly roasted.

L1060004From the looks of things, the Middleton Hog was indeed well and truly roasted. The weather did its thing and kept clear for most of the day and no shelter was required. The organising team did a great job of pulling the day together and attracting a goodly number of visitors to the

Canons Close Update

The day started a little overcast, as we set off from Canons Close for our narrow boat trip, organised by W. Bro John Yates ( a well versed “bargee”).

We all took along a packed

Rugby Football 1965 style – Provincial Fixture

Combine a love of Rugby Football and Mark Master Masonry and what do you get?
An absolutely terrific night out at Rochdale Masonic Hall to attend the Installation of the Rugby Football Lodge No 1965. It was also the

Grand Mark Lodge – Appointments and Promotions

Congratulations to all of our Brethren pictured above who made the trip to London on Tuesday! Also to WBro Philip Conn PGJO and Ian Ronson PGJD who were unable to join us on the day.

Regalia Sales/eBay

Please note our eBay page will now be closed until 1st July whilst yours truly is on holiday.

Many thanks to the Members of the following Lodges who have recently made significant Regalia Donations – Manchester University 1001, Mossley RAM 1381, Perseverance 403, St Andrews 34 and Wycoller 1582.… Read more “Regalia Sales/eBay”

Origins

The Mark Province of East Lancashire celebrated its centenary in 2010 having come into being on the 6th September 1910.

Grand Mark Lodge decided to create Provincial Grand Lodges to assist lodges with local administration and advice, and The Province of Lancashire was formed in 1871 and then further split into East and West Divisions in 1910.… Read more “Origins”

Provincial Meeting – Blackburn – 24th May 2017

The Provincial Meeting was held at Blackburn on Wednesday the 24th May. The Provincial Grand Master RWBro Alexander Sillars McLaren welcomed over 380 brethren to the meeting including Representatives from the Provinces of Northamptonshire and Huntingdonshire, Lincolnshire, Bristol, Northumberland, Nottinghamshire, Cumberland and Westmorland, West Yorkshire, Warwickshire, Derbyshire, Durham, Cheshire, North and East Yorkshire, WEst Lancashire, Gloucestershire and Herefordshire, Dorset, Hampshire and Isle of Wight, Isle of Man, Kent, North Wales, Staffordshire and Shropshire and Leicestershire.… Read more “Provincial Meeting – Blackburn – 24th May 2017”