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From Zimbabwe to Orrell
It is a long way from Zimbabwe to Orrell, but the connection between the two is the new master Bill Evans. Bill’s Masonic journey started 25 years ago in South Africa, the latest milestone being the...
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Faith in John
The companions of Chapter of Faith No 484 were honoured and delighted to receive William Smith, PGStdB, as the principal guest at their installation at Bryn Masonic Hall. Bill, as he is more familiarly...
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Arrowhead sing a song for Paul
Assistant Provincial Grand Master Tony Bent was the principal guest at the installation of Paul O’Brien into the chair of King Solomon of Arrowhead Lodge of Freedom No 8500 at Bryn Masonic Hall. Tony...
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Heber celebrate Alan Mason’s 50 years
Members of Heber Lodge No 4388, meeting at Bryn Masonic Hall, were delighted to be the host for a very special evening in honour of a very special Mason, by name as well by his membership of the Craft....
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Wigan Fellowship hear a tale of Eddie Stobart
That was the tale told by Sheila Dale at Wigan Masonic Fellowship meeting at Pemberton Masonic Hall. To add to the tale, Sheila was accompanied by her fantastic collection of model Stobart trucks,...
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Bryn Lodge welcomes a hero
Most lodge meetings are pleasant affairs, full of that spirit of friendliness and support that typifies the order. Every now and again, however, something very, very special happens that creates...
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Craig, Norman and David in Harmony
The companions of Chapter of Harmony No 178 were honoured and delighted to receive the Deputy Grand Superintendent George Daniel Jones, affectionately known as Danny, at their installation at Pemberton...
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Living with Dementia
Hindley Masonic Hall played host to almoners, wives and interested parties from the Wigan and the Leigh Groups. The purpose of the meeting was to raise awareness of affordable devices, which have been...
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Corinthian in the right direction with Roy
Brethren of Corinthian Lodge No 2350 were delighted to welcome Harry Cox, Assistant Provincial Grand Master, to officiate at their installation meeting at Hindley Masonic Hall. Harry was accompanied on...
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Proclamation for the Lyon of Wigan Lodge
David Winder, Assistant Provincial Grand Master, had travelled to Bryn Masonic Hall to attend the installation of Wigan Lodge No 2326 and was accompanied by fellow grand officer John Quiggin, together...
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Bill’s Provincial appointment at home
Such has been the contribution to both Sincerity Lodge No 3677 and Freemasonry in general by William (Bill) Woodhead, that in January of this year he received a letter that he was to be appointed to...
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Wigan and District Group support local hospice
On 9 May the Chairman of Wigan and District Group Malcolm Taylor, vice chairman Geoffrey Porter and the assistant secretary John Selley were pleased to visit Wigan and Leigh Hospice, where they...
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No relation to Arnold Palmer
Wigan and District Masonic Golfing Society held their annual trophy competition at Houghwood Golf Club, on a very cold day which was not conducive to golf. 27 members and guests entered the...
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Barry and Stuart’s West Highland Way
It seemed like a good idea at the time, when Barry Dickinson and Stuart Crook who are members of Bryn Lodge No 6553, were sat at the festive board many months ago, discussing a good way to raise a bit...
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Eric, the reluctant celebrant, enjoys his jubilee
Members of Tuscan Oak and Lamberthead Lodge No 6387, meeting at Pemberton Masonic Hall, were delighted to be the hosts for a very special evening in honour of a very special Mason. The lodge was...
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Corrie drives Peace and Pemberton forward
The companions of Peace and Pemberton Chapter No 4686 were honoured and delighted to receive the Second Provincial Grand Principal Paul Renton at their installation at Pemberton Masonic Hall. Paul was...
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Wigan Group retain the Mike Wareing Trophy
Members of the Wigan and District Masonic Golfing Society were delighted to retain the Mike Wareing Trophy at the annual golf day held at Hart Common Golf Club. The aim of the society is to raise money...
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From John to Joe in Lindsay Chapter
The companions of Lindsay Chapter No 1335 were honoured and delighted to receive Ian Cuerden, Assistant to the Provincial Grand Principals, at their installation ceremony at Hindley Masonic Hall. Ian...
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Secretary John leads Heber again
The Wigan Group members were delighted to welcome Assistant Provincial Grand Master Kevin Poynton, who attended at Bryn Masonic Hall to witness the installation meeting of Heber Lodge No 4388. Kevin...
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Catering for charity
Certificate from the Alzheimer’s Society. Christine and Phil Hughes are legendary in the Wigan Group and indeed much further afield, for the quality of their cuisine at Bryn Masonic Hall. And so they...
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