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ELLC Airsoft Competition – 9 May 2026
On a somewhat changeable weather day, Saturday 9th May, Brethren of East Lancashire gathered with their friends and family for an amazing ELLC activity day. Once again, we were hosted at Wood Sage Outdoor Education Centre in Bacup, and from the outset the energy was...
ELLC (Eastern) Breakfast and Learning Session – 16/05/26
On Saturday 16 April 2026 brethren gathered at Rochdale Masonic Hall for the Learning Session and breakfast hosted by the East Lancashire Level Club. We met downstairs, greeted one another and enjoyed tea, coffee, and bacon and sausage sandwiches. We then moved...
Lodge of Harmony 298 | End of Term Party
On a somewhat cold day for May, Stevie Cruz from over the border in Halifax entertained members and friends and partners from Lodge of Harmony 298 and celebrated another End of Term Party. As we gathered to mark the end of 2025-26 Masonic year, over 60 masons, wives,...
Closure of Richmond Lodge 1011
21 April 2026 marks the final meeting of Richmond Lodge 1011, one of the most historic and well respected lodges we have in the Eastern Area. In the words of the Worshipful Master, WBro Phil Howarth ProvSGD. Brethren, friends, and honoured guests, Today we mark the...
St Georges Cup hosted by Crompton Lodge 8879
Last Saturday, Crompton Lodge 8879 held their annual and very popular, race night. This year, the Saint George's Cup raised £700 towards our charities which at the end of the masonic year our Worshipful Master nominates his chosen charity or charities. We would like...
Closure of Stanley Lodge 2917 | 16 April 2026
On 16 April 2026 the Brethren of Stanley Lodge 2917 met for the final time, accompanied with our Eatern Area APGM, WBro John Curry, with members of the area team and several visitors. Closures are always a solemn event, however, it is great humility and reverence...
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...
Raising Ceremony of Bro Wallace at Werneth Lodge 6163
Congratulations Bro Wallace on being raising to the sublime degree of a master mason. Â 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...