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.
Johnnys Golden Gavel visits Liberty Lodge 5573
14 April 2026 saw another special event at Rochdale Masonic Hall. As well as the celebration of WBro John Ashworth, there was the visit from our Provincial Charity Steward, WBro John Taylor. The brethren of Liberty Lodge 5573 donated £100 to Johnnys Golden Gavel...
WBro John Ashworth PProvSGD, 60 years in Freemasonry
On 14 April 2026, Liberty Lodge 5573 met at Rochdale Masonic Hall for what was a very special meeting. WBro John Ashworth reached the amazing milestone of 60 years in Freemasonry. The Eastern Area Team were also in attendance to mark the occasion. John being a humble...
Double Initiation at Crompton Lodge 8879
On the 22nd of April 2026 at Crompton Lodge 8879 we had two candidates excitedly awaiting their first steps into Freemasonry. The lodge was opened in due form and visiting brethren from Werneth Lodge and Lodge of Benevolence, were welcomed by the brethren. It was soon...