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Eastern Area Masonic News
What has been happening in the Eastern Area.
Bro Alan Seymour – 2nd year as Worshipful Master
On 4 February 2026, Bro Alan Seymour was proclaimed master of Lodge go Harmony 298 for a second successive year. We all wish you the best for the next 12 months and the lodge is in very safe hands.
Bro Ashiru raising – 26 February 2026
On 26 February 2926 at Imperial George Lodge the brethren and visitors were thrilled to experience exceptional ritual when Bro Ashiru was raised to the sublime degree of a master mason. WBro Sweetman opened the lodge and then announced the sad passing of WBro Ormrod...
Bro Kim Ho – Volunteering and Community Engagement
The Third Pillar in Freemasonry signifies a Mason's work and life, and in some respect our work in our community. Community engagement is just as important to a mason as a financial donation. In this article our Eastern Area Charity Steward has spoken with Bro Kim Ho...
Lodge of Harmony 298 donation to Springhill Hospice
WBro Frank Durns and his lovely wife Joan Durns alongside former Rochdale man of the year 2022 Dave Richardson are pictured here presenting a cheque of £1,000 to Samantha Wells of Springhill Hospice on behalf of Lodge of Harmony 298. The money was raised from their...
WBro Ian Duncan second year in office – 3 February 2026
On 3 February 2026 at Horton Lodge on 8528 WBro was proclaimed master of the lodge for a second year. An excellent evening was had and the lodge would like to thank WBro Peter Douthwaite for overseeing the installation as representative of our Right Worshipful...
ELLC Breakfast and Learning Session – 15 February 2026
Over 20 dedicated Freemasons braved the overnight snow and ventured to Bacup Masonic Hall on 15 February 2025 for the first ELLC Breakfast & Learning of 2026. What better excuse for the brethren to up early on a weekend than coffee, bacon and just a little bit of...
Bro Christopher Binns – Raising Ceremony – 12 February 2026
On 12 February 2026 the Eastern Area Team and several visitor attended Lodge of Probity & Freedom 367 for the raising of Bro Christopher Binns. With a very warm welcome from the lodge it was opened in due form and WM Bro Robert Jackson invited WBro John Binns into...
WBro Chis Sweetman – Installation – 24 January 2026
On Saturday 24 January 2026 WBro Chris Sweetman was installed into the chair of King Solomon for the 3rd time (previously 2002 and 2007). The installing Worshipful Master, Â WBro Cox completed the ceremony ably assisted by the brethren of Imperial George 78. The tools...
Eastern Area Quiz Qualifier – 6 February 2026
On Friday night brethren from across the area came to Rochdale Masonic Ballroom to enter the Eastern Area Quiz Qualifier. The winners and runners up progressing to represent our area in the Provincial Finals. Â 16 teams pitted their wits against each other, and our...
Bro White raised to Master Mason at Roclyffe Lodge 5198
Roclyffe Lodge No 5198 recently enjoyed a truly memorable evening, as Brethren gathered to witness the raising of Bro George White to the sublime degree of a Master Mason, a milestone made even more special by the strong sense of family, friendship, and fellowship...