On 22 September 2025, brethren from across the Eastern Area – and even beyond – gathered at Rochdale Masonic Hall for a truly special occasion: a Royal Arch Red Table event. For those unfamiliar, the Royal Arch is often described as the completion of pure Antient...
On 15 September 2025, Bro Stephen Feeney was exalted into Tudor Chapter 277 in an excellent ceremony worked by EComp Peter Rhodes. Bro Feeney conducted himself in exemplary fashion and thoroughly enjoyed the evening. Joining the Royal Arch is the natural progression...
On Monday 11 August 2025, in a perfect demonstration of the ceremony, Bro Stephen Ogezo was proudly exhaled into Probity & Freedom Chapter 367. Stephen was joined by our Provincial 3rd Grand Principle, EComp Andrew Procter PGStB, APGP EComp Doug Smith, APGM EComp...
On 12 May 2025 at Rochdale Masonic Hall the companions of Probity & Freedom Chapter 367 met to celebrate the fantastic milestone of Ian Warrington reaching 50 years in Royal Arch Freemasonry. In his first official visit as Assistant to Provincial Grand Principles...
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...
At the meeting of Tudor Chapter 277 on 14 April 2025, Companion Paul Taylor was presented with his Grand Chapter Certificate by our Eastern Royal Arch Area Officer, EComp Rob Whitlow.
On 17 February 2025 at Rochdale Masonic Hall, Tudor Chapter 277 held their installation of the Principle Elects. We welcomed the Representative of The Most Excellent Grand Superintendent for the Province of East Lancashire and then swiftly moved on to the business of...
On the 22 January 2025, 50 years to the day since his exhaltation, Hollingworth Chapter 2702 came together to celebrate the Golden Anniversary of EComp David Moore PPGScN. The Chapter was formed in due order, and the three Principles welcomed EComp Steven Boyle PGStB,...
On 10 December 2024, Imperal George Chapter 78 held their installation where EComp Laurence Jones was installed as 1st Principle and EComp Derek Kelshaw as 3rd Principal. All the best for your year in the chair.
Archway Presentation – Rochdale Masonic Hall 29/04/2024 On 29 April 2024 at Rochdale Masonic Hall, a meeting expanding on Archway was held. A Provincial team came to Rochdale to present to our Lodge Royal Arch Representatives (LRARs), Royal Arch Area Officers...