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Solidarity Lodge 7885 Charity giving Event
On a busy Remembrance Sunday Solidarity Lodge 7885 held its annual Charity Giving event at Shaw Masonic Hall, Kershaw Street. Funds collected for Good Causes from the 2024-2025 Masonic Season were distributed at a celebration of Relief and Fellowship. There were 31...
WBro David Dunn – Installation – 5/11/25
On 5 November 2025, WBro David Dunn PAGDC was installed into the chair of King Solomon for a third time. David was well supported by the brethren of the lodge and several visitor on the night. We hope you enjoy your year and Werneth Lodge 6163 is in very capable and...
Remembrance Sunday 2025
Freemasons from across the Eastern Area paid their respects in several services being held across the Province. Thank you to all those who attended the services. Also a special thank you to WBro Peter Fitchett of allowing us to use his photos from Shaw.
Low income families in Oldham will get parenting and school readiness sessions thanks to East Lancashire Freemasons
Thursday 30th October 2025 Around 45 local young children and their parents will have access to high quality, accessible learning experiences thanks to a grant from East Lancashire Freemasons to the Oasis Community Hub Oldham charity. The £60,000 grant will support...
Installation at Crompton Lodge 8879
On 22 October 2025, WBro Paul Taylor PProvAGDC was installed into the chair of King Solomon of Crompton Lodge 8879. The evening was full of masonic friendship and the lodge was honoured to host WBro David Dunn PAGDC as the representative of the RW Provincial Grand...
ELLC – Breakfast and Learning Session
Today, 25/10/25 , we had our monthly ELLC Breakfast & Learning Session , where concentrated on symbolism in Freemasonry. WBro Lee R. led an engaging icebreaker, regarding the jewels that adorn the collars of officers of a lodge. WBro Andy H. delivered a powerful...
Ben Brierley 3317 – Installation
On 11 October 2025, WBro Collin Willis was proclaimed Worshipful Master of Ben Brierley Lodge 3317 for his 2nd year in office. Good luck Colin, the lodge is in very safe hands.
Solidarity Lodge 7885 – Installation
On 25 September 2025, although not a traditional Masonic celebration the lodge celebrated not just their installation but their 500th meeting. Â It was a splendid Installation meeting with our APGM but also with a gift from the Lodge of a commemorative notebook and...
Discover the Royal Arch – A Red Table Event in Rochdale
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...
Bro Bidemi Ashiru – Passing Ceremony at Imperial George Lodge 78
On 25 September 2025, at Imperial George Lodge 78, Bro Ashiru was passed to the 2nd degree in a wonderful ceremony. WBro Gordon Cox opened the lodge and began the ceremony and then WBro John Nesbitt took the chair of King Solomon. Bro Ashiru responded to the necessary...