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.Â
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.
Bro Christopher Binns – Raising Ceremony – 12 February 2026
On 12 February 2026 the Eastern Area Team and several visitor attended Lodge of Probity & Freedom 367 for the raising of Bro Christopher Binns. With a very warm welcome from the lodge it was opened in due form and WM Bro Robert Jackson invited WBro John Binns into...
WBro Chis Sweetman – Installation – 24 January 2026
On Saturday 24 January 2026 WBro Chris Sweetman was installed into the chair of King Solomon for the 3rd time (previously 2002 and 2007). The installing Worshipful Master, Â WBro Cox completed the ceremony ably assisted by the brethren of Imperial George 78. The tools...
The Rochdale Lodge 6721 Closure – 26 January 2026
On 26 January 2026 our Assistant Provincial Grand Master and a deputation from the Area Team had the solemn duty to visit The Rochdale Lodge 6721 for its final meeting. However, despite this being the final meeting, many brethren attended to support the lodge members....


