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KE7 members go on a road trip
Tradition, getting together, Brotherhood. Freemasonry it’s all this and much more. Once a year the brethren of King Edward VII Lodge, travel down to Worksop in Nottinghamshire to visit a very special installation. On Saturday the 2nd of May the K.E. VII Lodge, was...
Interview with the Lodge Mentor: WBro Paul Spann
WBro Paul Spann Every mason has a story about why they joined Freemasonry In some cases, it is the general desire of knowledge and the sincere wish of helping others, which is the real nature of a Mason, especially when we talk about the Lodge Mentor. ...
The Middle Chamber
In silence deep, by square and line, A path is drawn through truth’s design. He is no longer just a novice soul, This Craftsman seeks a higher goal. With level steps and heart sincere, He walks where ancient lights appear. From rough-hewn stone to work refined,...
The Holy Royal Arch
WBro Ed Beaman I have been asked to write about why I believe people should join the Royal Arch. The opinions expressed here are my own and may differ from those of Supreme Grand Chapter, but they come from my personal experience and understanding of the journey in...
Clayton-Le-Moors became the set of “How Freemasonry was Born”
The cast of "How Freemasonry was Born" with the Lodge of Installed Masters There are many myths and books talking about Freemasonry, about King Solomon’s Temple, about the myth of Hiram Abiff and so on. They follow a certain chronological narrative, but the...
Knaresborough and Ripon: Adventure of a Mason
Bro Francesco Toto outside the Masonic Halls in Knaresborough and Ripton Working in a Pharmacy, makes me look at the world passing by. Sun, Rain, Wind, Hail, I am in a shop in a routine which, makes you think “Where did it end, all the enjoyment”? Work, comes...
Broken Columns: Manchester Hall welcome the Widows for a day to remember
The Annual Broken Column Lunch for the Masons Widows was held on Sunday, the 26th of April 2026, at Manchester Hall. This event is the way Freemasons use to remember the widows of departed brethren. This tradition started in America during the Civil War for the ladies...
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Three Generations, One Apron: A Special Raising in Warrington for Cornucopia Lodge 4553
Last Monday in Warrington was more than just a meeting—it was a deeply personal and memorable evening for everyone involved, and especially for one family whose story lay at the heart of the ceremony. William James Bell was raised to the Third Degree in Cornucopia...
A Night of Masks, Music, and Meaning at Manchester Hall
On a crisp Saturday evening, Manchester Hall shimmered with warmth and laughter as 63 guests gathered beneath its grand chandelier for a night unlike any other. The polished parquet floor reflected the glow of golden wall lights, while the room buzzed with...
Bro Francesco Toto Takes the Chair in a night to remember.
It was a gloomy night in Manchester on Wednesday, 18th February, but spirits could not have been higher at Maccabee Lodge No 8947, nestled within Manchester Hall Over 100 Brethren from far and wide came in numbers to see one of their own, Francesco, being installed...
50 years of Freemasonry a celebration for Paul Chadwick
On Monday 26 th January, Robert Burns Lodge No. 999 received the Assistant Provincial Grand Master, WBro Mo Afsa, accompanied by an Area delegation. Once he was in the chair, he had the pleasure of presenting a Grand Lodge Certificate to Bro Steven Sharples, prior to...
The Bicentenary Celebration of St John’s Chapter on 4 December 2025
St John’s Chapter marked a truly historic milestone on Thursday 4 December 2025, celebrating two hundred years since its consecration on 4 May 1824. The evening was honoured by the presence of the Most Excellent Grand Superintendent for East Lancashire, Robert...
Dormer St Margaret’s Lodge Celebrates 50 Years of Freemasonry for Arthur Halliday, Known to All as Syd
On Thursday, 21 November, Dormer St Margaret’s Lodge met at Salford Masonic Hall to celebrate the fiftieth anniversary in Freemasonry of Arthur Halliday, known to all as Syd. Members of the Lodge, visiting brethren, partners and guests gathered to mark this...
Four New Brethren join the craft
WBro Valdemar De Sousa with the four Newly made Brothers Every Masonic ceremony is special. The atmosphere, the rituals, the Brethren involved and the work behind the scenes. The work put in will create memories that the candidate will never forget. When the ceremony...
Zion Menorah Lodge Celebrates 50 Years of Freemasonry for Martin Caller
On Tuesday 12 November, Zion Menorah Lodge welcomed one hundred and forty five attendees to Manchester Hall to celebrate the fiftieth anniversary in Freemasonry of Martin Caller. Family members, friends, Lodge members, visiting brethren, wives and partners joined the...
A Golden Jubilee for Brother Ron Barrow
Last week, the historic halls of Manchester Hall were filled with warmth, laughter, and reverence as brethren gathered to celebrate a remarkable milestone — Brother Ron Barrow’s 50 years in Freemasonry. Ron’s Masonic journey began in 1975 when, as a young man inspired...
Salford Lads and Girls Club Awarded £5,000 ELMC Grant to Launch Digital Futures Project
Salford Lads and Girls Club has been awarded a £5,000 grant from the East Lancashire Masonic Charity (ELMC) to fund the installation of two interactive smart screens in its historic Grade II* listed building. The grant will support the launch of the club’s Digital...