Provincial 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...
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