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A dog day afternoon
As if he wasn’t busy enough carry out his duties as Wigan Group Secretary and this year’s Provincial Grand Scribe Nehemiah, Stewart Blagg, along with partner Carole, travelled to Welshpool some six...
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John is no longer junior after 50 years
Members of Bryn Lodge No 6553 were proud to host the celebration to commemorate the outstanding contribution to Masonry of one of its elder statesman, John Hilton, who was initiated 50 years ago....
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Dave has Faith
Chapter of Faith No 484 was honoured and delighted to receive Second Provincial Grand Principal Peter Elmore at their installation at Bryn Masonic Hall. Peter was accompanied by fellow officers from...
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Wigan Masters and First Principals Festival
It was a great turn out for the Wigan Group’s 49th Worshipful Masters and First Principals Festival at Bryn Masonic Hall, with over 100 brethren packing the lodge room and later dining downstairs. The...
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Arrowhead points North
A total of 51 members and guests attended the installation of Rodney North into the chair of King Solomon of Arrowhead Lodge of Freedom No 8500 at Ashton Masonic Hall. Martin Lockyer, Provincial Junior...
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Corinthian and Frank are in union
The members of Corinthian Lodge No 2350 were delighted to welcome Tony Bent, Assistant Provincial Grand Master, as the principal guest at their installation meeting at Hindley Masonic Hall. Tony was...
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Memories recalled at the Wigan Fellowship
It was a wonderful afternoon of memories at Wigan Group Fellowship meeting at Pemberton Masonic Hall, when Brian Hallworth from Stockport entertained the members and guests with his PowerPoint...
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Tony engineers Arrowhead to the future
The companions of Arrowhead Chapter No 8500 were honoured and delighted to receive Assistant to the Provincial Grand Principals Ian Cuerden to their installation at Bryn Masonic Hall. Ian was...
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Roy forges 50 years of commitment
The members of Vigilance and Douglas Lodge No 6236 were proud to host the celebration to commemorate the outstanding contribution to Masonry of one of its elder statesman Roy Connah, who was initiated...
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The Lyon of Wigan Lodge
Peter Pemberton, Provincial Senior Grand Warden, had travelled to Bryn Masonic Hall to attend the installation of the new WM Craig Lyon into the chair of King Solomon of Wigan Lodge No 2326. Peter was...
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Corinthian are friends of Ecclesholme
The WM of Corinthian Lodge No 2350 Fred Parr and all the brethren of the lodge were delighted to welcome Stephen Gregory (PAGDC) to their regular meeting at Hindley Masonic Hall for an informative...
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Tom’s celebration comes home
Tom Bateson was initiated into Holmes Lodge No 2708 in March 1965 and as a result, has now passed that remarkable milestone of 50 years in Masonry. Unfortunately, circumstances dictated that Tom was...
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Uganda comes to Ashton Trinity
What connects Ashton Trinity Lodge No 8821 and a lodge that originated in Uganda and now meets in Edinburgh under the Scottish Constitution? The answer is Howard Morris, a member of Ashton Trinity...
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Putting on the Ritz at Hindley
You may have had to take a second look recently to make sure you were at Hindley Masonic Hall and not the world famous London hotel, as the management committee and their wives organised and hosted a...
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Chucky and the Stig at Bryn
There were gangsters, robbers, North American Indians, pop stars, doctors, Mexicans, cowboys and even the Stig wondering about at Bryn Masonic Hall. You couldn’t be blamed for failing to recognise the...
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Alan’s comfortable chair in Ashton Trinity
Over 60 brethren witnessed the installation of Alan Richards into the WM’s chair of Ashton Trinity Lodge No 8821 at Bryn Masonic Hall, including Assistant Provincial Grand Master Derek Parkinson. Derek...
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From pier to tower for the Wigan Group
Although it is always a shame to leave behind Wigan Pier, Uncle Joe’s Mint Balls and the world’s best pies, some trips are just worth making. That was the case for the coach load of brethren who made...
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Masonic golf completion
Wigan Masonic golfers have a golfing society that plays under the name of ‘Tower Golfing Society’, which is a throw-back to earlier times. The committee of the society organise a competition each year...
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Bert gets his medals at last
Bert with his medals. At the Wigan Fellowship meeting, the members had an exceptional treat when Bert Ross, a former Vice Chairman of the Wigan Group, who served with distinction in the Royal Navy in...
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Friendly rivalry at Wigan Group bowling finals
Once again, the Wigan Group Bowling Finals were carefully arranged to be played at Highfield Bowling Club in “flaming June” and, thankfully, this year the weather was kinder than the last occasion. The...
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