Summer news from Tithebarn
The residents and staff of the Tithebarn Masonic Care Home have had a busy summer, as the activities reported below show. Ken O’ Hare has kindly put together a collection of photos taken at the various...
View ArticleOur community needs ‘More than Words’
The Wigan Group is pulling out all the stops in its fundraising activities as the MCF 2021 Festival progresses, with all kinds of activities evidencing the enthusiasm and generosity of its members. All...
View ArticleHow we are helping to prevent young suicides
‘Suicide is the major cause of death in all young people under 35 years of age’. That alarming statistic is one that will probably come as a major shock to many people. It certainly was to the...
View ArticleBikers’ chapter triple exaltation
I’m sure the original founders of Skelmersdale Waterloo Chapter No 1380 would have been full of pride in the knowledge that the chapter they formed 92 years ago had a new lease of life. Instead of...
View ArticleRick is number 132 for Lindsay Chapter
The companions of Lindsay Chapter No 1335, were honoured and delighted to receive Paul Hesketh PGStdB, Provincial Grand Director of Ceremonies as the principal guest at their installation ceremony at...
View ArticleMasons in the park
Once again, Victoria Park opened its gates for the weekend of the Annual Vintage Rally. The sunshine ensured that everyone who came to enjoy the spectacle had a memorable weekend. Widnes Freemasons...
View ArticleA first at De Bon Cuer
Yes, a first, not a degree ceremony, but for Assistant Provincial Grand Master David Ogden who travelled to Leyland Masonic Hall as principal guest for the first time since his appointment at...
View ArticleFriends reunited at Heber
It was a short journey for Provincial Junior Grand Warden Barry Dickinson to Bryn Masonic Hall to witness the installation of Heber Lodge No 4388 as the representative of the Provincial Grand Master...
View ArticleJohn is new master of Holmes Lodge
The brethren of Holmes Lodge No 2708, were honoured and delighted to receive the Assistant Provincial Grand Master David Ogden as the principal guest at their installation ceremony at Hindley Masonic...
View ArticleBob takes Hope again
Brethren of Hope Lodge No 4003 were honoured by the presence of Assistant Provincial Grand Master David Ogden at their installation ceremony at Bryn Masonic Hall. David was accompanied by Provincial...
View ArticleProvincial Grand Chapter at Southport
Companions attending Provincial Grand Chapter at Southport were afforded a another relatively mild autumn day as they made their way into the Southport Convention Centre. Of the many in attendance the...
View ArticleRelocation of Provincial Office
The Provincial Grand Master is pleased to announce, that further to the sale of the Provincial Office premises, together with Wellington Park, the Province has acquired new offices in Leyland which...
View ArticleGrand Ball and Banquet 2019
Details have just been released for the annual Grand Ball and Banquet which will once again be held at the Premier Suite, University of Bolton Stadium, Bolton on Friday 15 March 2019. This popular and...
View ArticleShock of the blue!
As is customary in their lodge, Stuart Ainsworth WM and the brethren of Lodge of Charity No 2651 assembled on the first Thursday of the month of November to conduct their business. The lodge was opened...
View ArticleClassic Car Club’s latest event report
The West Lancashire Masonic Classic Car Club held their annual ‘Autumn Chairman’s Run’. The report which follows has been provided by Adrian Dean, the society’s communications officer. Adrian reports:...
View ArticleJohn, Eddie and Roy for Corinthian Chapter
The companions of Corinthian Chapter No 2350 and their guests were most pleased to welcome the Deputy Grand Superintendent Paul Renton to the installation meeting at Hindley Masonic Hall. He was...
View ArticleA celebration of Ben’s commitment
Members of Tuscan, Oak and Lamberthead Lodge No 6387 were proud to host the celebration to commemorate the outstanding contribution to Masonry of one of its elder statesmen, Ben Wilson, who was...
View ArticleBorsdane’s race for West Virginia
The members of Borsdane Lodge No 6460, who meet at Hindley Masonic Hall, are no strangers to community involvement and have a long tradition of supporting local charities and causes. It is not...
View ArticleGareth initiated in Gloucestershire with Sincerity
A father and son initiation is one of those very special occasions in Freemasonry that leave a lasting impression on all those involved and all those who witness it alike. Chris Furmston, secretary of...
View ArticleMike minds the Willows warrant
As a former Warrant Officer in the Royal Engineers, Mike Hodgson being installed into the chair of Willows Lodge No 5343 delivered the warrant into a pair of very safe hands. It was a well-attended...
View ArticleBryn Lodge sojourn to Slovakia
The intrepid travellers of Bryn Lodge No 6553 are now renowned for their globetrotting expeditions as they continue their tradition of annually visiting a lodge in a different country/jurisdiction. The...
View ArticleAlan celebrates 50 years
There can be few more familiar faces at Bryn Masonic Hall than that of Alan Slater. Living ‘on the shop’ Alan can always be seen, either at meetings, or working tirelessly in the grounds, keeping...
View ArticleLast call for Grand Ball and Banquet
The deadline is fast approaching for getting tickets for the annual Grand Ball and Banquet which will once again be held at the Premier Suite, Macron Stadium, Bolton on Friday 16 March 2019....
View ArticleMatch of the day
The ‘Freemasons Rugby Challenge Cup’ was a match that had been talked about for quite a long time. The game was held on 9 February and was between the West Lancashire Freemasons Rugby Football Club and...
View ArticleTony welcomes a bright spark at Bryn
It was a return trip for Provincial Grand Master Tony Harrison when he was the honoured guest at the installation of John Tabern into the chair of Bryn Lodge No 6553 at Bryn Masonic Hall. It was at the...
View ArticleWigan Masters and First Principals’ Festival
It was an impressive turnout for the Wigan Group’s Masters and First Principals’ Festival at Bryn Masonic Hall, with leaders of all lodges and chapters packing the lodge room and later dining...
View ArticleLes wings his way to a golden jubilee
There can be few more familiar faces around the Wigan Group than that of Les Campbell. For decades, Les has graced meetings and installations in lodges and chapters around the group with his undoubted...
View ArticleFrom Bryn to London for Tony’s special day
When the word filtered through to the Wigan Group that Provincial Grand Master Tony Harrison, was to be honoured as the president of the Emulation Lodge of Improvement, the wheels were put in motion to...
View ArticleOrrell all the way for Derek
The installation meeting of Orrell Lodge No 8371, which meets at Pemberton Masonic Hall, was honoured by the presence of Phil Gunning, Deputy Provincial Grand Master. Phil was accompanied on this...
View ArticleTaylor’s Sporting Trilogy – Episode One
As many will be aware, our Provincial Grand Secretary Peter Taylor is undertaking three sporting challenges and raising money via sponsorship in support of the Masonic Charitable Foundation 2021...
View ArticleStephen to keep Arrowhead shipshape
Every installation is special and is probably the highlight of the lodge’s season. Sometimes circumstances make it extra special, and this was one of those occasions. The WM George Calderbank was...
View ArticleGary drives Vigilance and Douglas forward
It was a return trip to Bryn Masonic Hall for Provincial Senior Grand Warden John Karran, to officiate as principal guest and representative of the Provincial Grand Master Tony Harrison at the...
View ArticleThe Ball keeps on rocking and rolling
The Freemasons of West Lancashire and their partners once again proved that they know how to have a good night out. The 159th ‘Grand Ball and Banquet’, which was held at the University of Bolton...
View ArticleAlex proclaimed at Tuscan Oak and Lambert Head
David Ogden (Assistant Provincial Grand Master) was the honoured guest at Pemberton Masonic Hall to attend the installation of Tuscan Oak and Lambert Head Lodge No 6387, and was accompanied by fellow...
View ArticleA splendid occasion for Tony
The names of Provincial Grand Masters of West Lancashire don’t often appear on the roll of Presidents of the annual festival of the Emulation Lodge of Improvement. Five appear, to be precise. It took...
View ArticleWidows Sons friendship shelter
The children at Highfield St Matthew’s School were filled with excitement when Andy Baxendale and others from the Widows Sons Masonic Bikers Association donated a friendship shelter and went in for the...
View ArticleMCF give £45,000 to African cyclone victims
Thousands of people across Mozambique, Malawi and Zimbabwe whose lives have been devastated by Cyclone Idai will be given access to clean water, as well as tarpaulins, plastic sheets and other...
View Article‘Signature Donation’ to St Vincent’s School
For a new initiative, our various group chairmen were asked to nominate a worthy cause to receive the initial ‘Signature Donation’, the first of what is planned to be an annual award of substantial...
View ArticleProvincial Grand Lodge 2019
Once again, the Opera House Theatre at Blackpool hosted one of the highlights of the Masonic year as over 1,100 Freemasons attended the annual meeting of Provincial Grand Lodge. This year’s event was...
View ArticleTaylor’s Sporting Trilogy Episode Two
Peter Taylor has just submitted his second report about the events he is taking part in to raise money for the MCF 2021 Festival and Meningitis Now, in this episode he says: “On Saturday 30 March, I...
View ArticleMeet the new Provincial Wardens
With the appointment of the new Provincial Senior and Junior Grand Wardens having taken place at Blackpool, both were invited to introduce themselves to our online readers and tell us a little more...
View ArticleClassic Car Club’s latest event report
The West Lancashire Masonic Classic Car Club have held their annual ‘Members’ Run’. The report which follows has been provided by Adrian Dean, the society’s Communications Officer. Adrian reports:...
View ArticleNew master for Goodwill Lodge
For any non-Masons reading this story, an installation ceremony is where someone is installed as the Worshipful Master, effectively being in charge of a lodge for 12 months. It is both a special...
View ArticlePrGM’s Diary October 2019
On the morning of 1 October, I travelled to Leyland to our Provincial office for the Royal Arch Cabinet meeting which was attended by all my assistants together with my two deputies, the Provincial...
View ArticleTaylor’s Sporting Trilogy, the finale
As many of you will be aware, Peter Taylor, our Provincial Grand Secretary, has been undertaking a ‘trilogy’ of sporting events in order to raise money for the MCF 2021 Festival and Meningitis Now. In...
View ArticleClassic Car Club’s latest event report
The West Lancashire Masonic Classic Car Club held their annual ‘Afternoon Tea’ event. The report which follows has been provided by Adrian Dean, the society’s Communications Officer. Adrian reports:...
View ArticleThe bUGLE
The bUGLE is produced by the United Grand Lodge of England and is sent to Provincial Grand Masters, for them to distribute to the members in West Lancashire it will be published monthly on our group...
View ArticleWalking the Wigan walk
What more could a happy group of Freemasons and their families and friends want on a beautiful, sunny, Sunday afternoon in July than taking part in a fund-raising walk by a peaceful canal. Setting of...
View ArticlePrGM’s Diary January 2020
Greetings, good wishes to you all. May I wish you and all your families a very happy, healthy and most enjoyable New Year and trust that in 2020 you will have a peaceful and rewarding year. Having...
View ArticlePaul is back in Harmony
In March 2004 Paul Hesketh was installed as first principal in Chapter of Harmony No 178 and served as such for two years. Paul went on to give impeccable service in Provincial Grand Chapter as a...
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