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.

WBro John Ashworth PProvSGD, 60 years in Freemasonry

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

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...

Raising Ceremony of Bro Wallace at Werneth Lodge 6163

Raising Ceremony of Bro Wallace at Werneth Lodge 6163

Congratulations Bro Wallace on being raising to the sublime degree of a master mason.   On 1 April 2026, at Werneth Lodge 6163, WBro Seel was invited into the chair to work the ceremony and was ably assist by the officers of the lodge. Bro Wallace answered his...

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