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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...
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+ Â ladies, gentlemen and brethren that bought tickets and made the night a roaring success. Also a further thank you to...
ELLC Learning Session and Breakfast – 28 March 2026
On 28 March 2026, 19 brethren for across East Lancashire came together for the ELLC Learning Session and Breakfast which was kindly  hosted by Bacup Masonic Hall. The sessions are open to masons of all experience, however, the learning is aimed at new masons looking...
Double initiation at Crompton Lodge 8879 – 25 March 2026
On 25 March 2026 at Crompton Lodge 8879, two candidates excitedly awaited to take their first step into Freemasonry. The lodge was opened in due form and the Eastern Area Team, led by Chairman WBro Andy Halford, were welcomed by the brethren. It was soon time to move...
Digital Marketing Campaign hosted by Lodge of Harmony 298
During the first few months of 2026 our Provincial Grand Lodge working closely with our Eastern Area Membership Officer, Richard Sykes, to conduct a digital campaign to encourage non-masons to learn more about Freemasonry. This culminated on 4 March 2026 at Rochdale...
WBro Brandon Fowden | Diamond Jubilee
On 3 March 2026 at St. Martin's Lodge 2320, our Deputy Assistant Provincial Grand Master along with a deputation of Grand Lodge Officers and Provincial Officers attended a very special meeting at Rochdale Masonic Hall. The lodge was opened in due form, minutes...