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Have they got news for you!
The members of the Provincial publicity team are normally very busy taking pictures and writing articles about what goes on in our Province and throughout our groups. It’s an essential task that they...
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50 years on track, Harry is honoured in comfort
50 years in Freemasonry is a fantastic achievement, and Harry Hulse, of Corinthian Lodge No.2350, who meet at Hindley Masonic Hall, passed that honourable milestone last autumn. Because the health of...
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Jay books his year with Prodesse
Jonathan Heaton, Provincial Junior Grand Warden, was delighted to attend Hindley Masonic Hall as the principal guest and representative of the Provincial Grand Master, at the installation ceremony of...
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Not just a trek in Tenby
It comes around once a year and now for the ninth time, the annual event organised by the Wigan Group and by the group vice-chairman David Ogden in particular. It’s a winter break for the Wigan and...
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Inside the Freemasons – broadcast date released
The long-awaited date for the start of the documentary series ‘Inside the Freemasons’ has just been announced. The first instalment of the five – episode series will be shown on Monday 17 April 2017 on...
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Tony is ‘moved’ by support shown at Service
The Provincial Grand Master Tony Harrison said that he was both grateful for and moved by the wonderful support that was shown at the first of the church services of thanksgiving, marking the...
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‘What a grand night out’, that was the verdict!
The 157th ‘Grand Ball and Banquet’ which was held at the Macron Stadium at Bolton, was hailed yet again as an overwhelming success. Almost 500 ‘party people’ joined the President of the event,...
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Freemasons respond to East Africa Food Crisis
The harrowing news of the humanitarian crisis developing in East Africa has elicited an immediate response from Freemasons in answer to the appeals for help. The MCF has issued the following press...
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Tony thanks Jim for his work
The Grand Superintendent, Tony Harrison accompanied by the Second Provincial Grand Principal, the Third Provincial Grand Principal, the Deputy Grand Superintendent and an Assistant to the Provincial...
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Paul proclaimed at Arrowhead Lodge of Freedom
David Ogden had not travelled far to Bryn Masonic Hall to attend the installation of Arrowhead Lodge of Freedom No 8500, being a local Mason and group vice-chairman, but was delighted to be the...
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Wigan golfers make donations to local causes
Members of the Wigan and District Masonic Golfing Society enjoy their golf, and don’t mind raising a bit of money at the same time. This fits in with the aim of the society, which is to raise money for...
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Cyril’s celebration at Bryn Lodge
Bryn Lodge No 6553 were proud to host the celebration to commemorate the outstanding contribution to Masonry of one of its elder statesman, Cyril Metcalf, who was initiated 50 years ago. Assistant...
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The Masonic Charitable Foundation has committed an additional £3 million to be awarded in the form of 300 grants (the MCF Community Awards 2017) to local and regional charities across the Provinces and...
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Wow, that’s what you call a celebration!
Pictured, from left to right, are: Tony Bent with Linda, Tony Harrison with Maureen, and David Ogden with Joan. That was the consensus of the 240 brethren and partners who attended the Wigan Group...
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Neil leads a Trinity trio at Arrowhead Chapter
Pictured from left to right, are: David Randerson, Joe Feeney, Neil Keegan, Howard Morris, and Mervyn Reeves. Arrowhead Chapter No 8500 was honoured and delighted to receive Assistant to the Provincial...
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Annual Charity Stewards Dinner and Cabaret 2017
Bookings are now being taken for the Annual Charity Stewards Dinner and Cabaret which is once again being held at Preston Masonic Hall. All proceeds from the event will be donated to the Masonic...
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Mike returns to the chair of Wigan Lodge
The members of Wigan Lodge No 2326 were honoured by the presence of Graeme Hughes (PAGDC) as the representative of the Provincial Grand Master Tony Harrison at their installation ceremony at Ashton...
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Festival launched at Provincial Grand Lodge
The meeting of Provincial Grand Lodge this year was, as ever, a magnificent and memorable event. The new venue of the Opera House at the Winter Gardens, Blackpool lent itself perfectly to this...
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David Walmsley is appointed an APrGM
The PrGM Tony Harrison was pleased to appoint and invest David Walmsley an Assistant Provincial Grand Master at the Provincial Grand Lodge meeting held at Blackpool. David will have particular...
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Introducing the new Provincial wardens
The two Provincial Grand Wardens for the next Masonic year, both hail from the centre of the Province and two adjoining groups. David John Asbridge Provincial Senior Grand Warden is from the Preston...
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