Eastern Area Freemasons
Friendship. Tradition. Charity.
Freemasonry
Making Good Men Better

Friendship
Meet new people from all backgrounds and build lifelong friendships

Tradition
Join a traditional fraternity that dates back 100’s of years.

Charity
Support the community both locally and worldwide.
Supporting charities locally & worldwide
The Freemason support a wide range of charities and organisation both at home and over seas.
In 2020/21 The Masonic Charitable Foundation supported by the Freemasons gave out over £24 Million in grants.





EASTERN AREA MASONIC NEWS
What has been happening in the Eastern Area.
Discover the Royal Arch – A Red Table Event in Rochdale
On 22 September 2025, brethren from across the Eastern Area – and even beyond – gathered at Rochdale Masonic Hall for a truly special occasion: a Royal Arch Red Table event. For those unfamiliar, the Royal Arch is often described as the completion of pure Antient...
Bro Bidemi Ashiru – Passing Ceremony at Imperial George Lodge 78
On 25 September 2025, at Imperial George Lodge 78, Bro Ashiru was passed to the 2nd degree in a wonderful ceremony. WBro Gordon Cox opened the lodge and began the ceremony and then WBro John Nesbitt took the chair of King Solomon. Bro Ashiru responded to the necessary...
ELLC assisting @ Springhill Hospice Winter Garden Project
Fantastic Morning out with ELLC volunteering for the winter garden project at Rochdale’s Springhill Hospice 🪴 💪 Great to see Brethren and their families showing up to give there time to help Michelle the head gardener to bring the vision to life for those being...