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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...
Capt. John J W Thornhill: The Man, The Captain, The Mason
Capt. John Joseph William Thornhill Life is a mysterious thing. Everyday brings a surprise and it’s up to us how to deal with it. Some keep themselves to themselves. Some decide to give their time to help others, the choice is up to the Individual to decide. In...
1717: How Freemasonry was Born Presentation
Myths and Legend appear to be fundamental elements in the construction of ideas and feelings that are transmitted with them. The World is partly based on them. They contribute to their expression and, as often happens, the importance and quality of the combination of...
A Toast to Companionship: 2025 Royal Arch Banquet at the Manchester Masonic Centre
At 7pm on Saturday, 14th June 2025, 112 attended this years’ event made up of Royal Arch Companions and their guests. They made their way from the champagne reception to the beautifully arranged Goulburn Suite at Manchester Hall for the annual Royal Arch Banquet. This...
The East Lancashire Treasure Hunt Walk
Walkers On the Sunday the 18th of May, East Lancs Freemasons, organised a special walking event to celebrate the “Bi-Centenary of the Masonic Province of East Lancashire” bringing together friends and families, all for a noble cause. Every year a new adventure,...
City-East & City West Areas Broken Column Event 2025
On Sunday 27th April 2025, A joint initiative between City East and City West Broken Column Event took place at the magnificent Salford Masonic Hall,. The Broken Column Lunch is a cherished occasion in our Masonic year — a day devoted to celebrating the incredible...
The Man Behind the Apron: Bro David Roland Mills the walk-in who became Membership Officer
Bro David Mills on a Lodge walk Each man has a story, and a different background, and many of them would pass each other without looking at each other. This happens because life is complicated, it’s hectic, but sometimes, coincidence or faith embraces our life and...
Have you signed up for PORTAL yet?
Portal is a brand-new membership system designed to enhance your Masonic experience. It's the next step in our journey to bring Freemasonry into the digital age, making connecting with your fellow brethren and managing your Masonic life easier than ever. What can I do...
Ashbury Lodge: The initiation turns in an International event
Ashbury Lodge 1459 with the Romanian delegation On Wednesday, April 2nd, Bro Iuri Galende Araujo, a Brazilian Brother, was initiated at Ashbury Lodge 1459. The event was one not to be forgotten. A delegation from Romania and Moldova, with the Provincial Grand Master,...
Droylsden Lodge awarded with the Golden Gavel
W Bro Alan Hughes with W Bro Ed Beaman Droylsden Lodge met at Manchester Hall on Saturday 15th March 2025 for their annual Installation meeting. The lodge will normally meet in North Wales, but once per year meet in Manchester. At the meeting W. Bro Ed Beaman -...
Broken Column Dinner – Sunday 27th April 2025
The Broken Colum Dinner is a day for celebrating all the remarkable women in our lives, especially the widows of our passed Brothers; it is a fantastic day of fellowship and tribute. It is open to all Manchester Masons, and it is encouraged that your lodge invites all...