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.
ELLC Breakfast and Learning Session – 15 February 2026
Over 20 dedicated Freemasons braved the overnight snow and ventured to Bacup Masonic Hall on 15 February 2025 for the first ELLC Breakfast & Learning of 2026. What better excuse for the brethren to up early on a weekend than coffee, bacon and just a little bit of...
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...