2026 Festival

Eastern Area Masonic News

Johnnys Golden Gavel visits Liberty Lodge 5573

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...

The Jersey Coasters at Rochdale Masonic Hall

The Jersey Coasters at Rochdale Masonic Hall

Following on from the ELLC Breakfast at Bacup, Saturday 28 March 2026 was a big day for the Eastern Area. Firstly 2 very big thank yous. To the 100+  ladies, gentlemen and brethren that bought tickets and made the night a roaring success. Also a further thank you to...

Installation at Chapter of Hope 54

Installation at Chapter of Hope 54

On 7 April 2025, EComp John Taylor ProvGCharityStwd visited Chapter of Hope 54 at their installation to present ‘Johnny’s Golden Gavel’ to the outgoing 1st Principal, EComp Dave Jones for their generous donation of £200 to his Festival Fundraiser. John set up his...

Golden Gavel on tour at Lodge of Hope 54

Golden Gavel on tour at Lodge of Hope 54

On Wednesday 12 March 2025, Johnny's Golden Gavel travelled all the way to Rochdale Masonic Hall just in time for the raising ceremony of Bro Furnell. Provincial Charity Steward John Taylor gratefully received a £500 cheque from the brethren of the lodge and they had...

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Johnnys Golden Gavel visits Liberty Lodge 5573