Three Bikes. Three Names. One Brotherhood.
The afternoon sun cast a warm glow over Brookfield Hall on Peel Terrace, Westhoughton, as guests began arriving just after two o’clock. Among them were three people for whom the day carried a deeper meaning — Jo Kap, Freda Houghton and Bill Bruce — each there to...
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...
ELLC Airsoft Competition – Are You Ready?
Gear up and join us for an action-packed Airsoft Competition where skill, teamwork, and strategy decide the winner. Whether you're a seasoned player or new to the game, this event promises fast-paced matches, challenging scenarios, and plenty of adrenaline. Compete...
David Bleackley | Golden Jubilee
On Friday 27th February, brethren gathered at Old Boltonian’s Lodge to celebrate a truly remarkable milestone — the 50th anniversary in Freemasonry of WBro David Bleackley. In attendance was the Assistant Provincial Grand Master, Dr Simon Archer, who was accompanied...
Installation | Prince of Wales Lodge
On Thursday 5th February, WBro Phil Collier once again took his place in the Chair of King Solomon — for the second time in less than four weeks. Having recently been installed as Worshipful Master of Anchor & Hope Lodge No.37 in Bolton, WBro Collier was now...
Charitable Support Across The Area
This month, Vince Dover, the Area Charity Steward, visited Bury Children’s Outpatient Department and Bolton Fort Alice Women’s Refuge, delivering T.L.C. Bears to comfort young patients. These donations are part of the ongoing support to local services across Bury and...
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...
Trinity Lodge 5651 donation to Willow Wood Hospice
On Tuesday 24 February 2026, the Worshipful Master of Trinity Lodge 5651, Bruce Robbins, accompanied by his wife, Angela, presented a cheque to the fundraising Tara Farren and Eileen Smith, who runs the annual Willow Wood flower show. The funds were raised at the...
Jim Sutcliffe celebrates his Golden Jubilee in the Royal Arch
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, WBro Cox completed the ceremony ably assisted by the brethren of Imperial George 78. The tools...