News
Scaling Snowdon for a Cause: Felicity Lodge 4365’s Charity Ramble
Nestled amidst the breathtaking peaks of Snowdonia National Park, an adventure is brewing, courtesy of Felicity Lodge 4365. With a heart as vast as the Welsh valleys, they're embarking on a ramble up Snowdon! Not just for the thrill of conquering the summit but for a...
Gloves of Compassion – A Fight For The Festival 2026
In a heart-warming display of solidarity and goodwill, two Manchester Masons Thomas Daniel & Elliot Jervis put their friendship aside, laced up the leather and entered the squared circle in one of humankind’s oldest sports, to help raise some funds for the 2026...
Man behind the apron: Ed Beaman, the man, the Mason, the husband
The man behind the apron is someone we barely see when we think or talk about Freemasons. It is something far deeper than just wearing regalia. Every Freemason has a story to tell and now that Freemasonry within society is more open it is time to tell the story. The...
Manchester Level Club: Presents the new team
The Brethren of the Manchester Level Club (MLC) with a mutual passion for the Craft, met last Friday 22nd of March at Manchester Hall to elect the new team of officers for the year. This MLC aims to encourage new Masons who are about to go on the ladder of their...
Manchester Mason Celebrates 50 Years! Steven Fruhman!
On Wednesday, the 13th of March 2024, Zion Menorah Lodge celebrated 50 years in Freemasonry for Steven Fruhman. Michael Goodman took the chair for the evening and opened the Lodge in due form. Following a report, Lee Gridley, Provincial Deputy Grand Director of...
University of Manchester Lodge Hosts Quadruple Initiation
On Tuesday, February 27, 2024, Salford Masonic Hall played host to a momentous gathering of Freemasons from various backgrounds. Members, young and old, both local and from distant places, converged to witness a rare occurrence: a quadruple initiation ceremony hosted...
City West Freemasons’ Year-End Charity Endeavours
As the curtain falls on another year, the efforts of City West Area Charity Steward Ian MacNeill and City West Deputy Area Charity Steward Eric Baker come to the forefront. The duo has been busy in their commitment to supporting local charities and Tender Loving Care...
A Night to Remember The Installation of Paul Mansell
On the 13th of December, more than 60 Freemasons and guests from the Province of East Lancashire, Great Britain, and beyond gathered at Manchester Hall for a special occasion. Among the distinguished attendees was the Provincial Grand Master of the Isle of Man, Martin...
Manchester Masons Celebrate with Ashbury Lodge Number 1459, from inventing the railway to reaching 150 years in Freemasonry
Ashbury Lodge Number 1459, based in the City East Area, recently celebrated its 150th Anniversary, which is a milestone that only a few lodges have reached; The Lodge was opened in due form by the Lodge's current Worshipful Master, WBro Simon P. Jackson. ...
Dazzling Displays for a Cause: W.Bro Paul Spann’s Illuminating Journey for Charity
In the quiet town of Westhoughton, East Lancs, Mason W.Bro Paul Spann of Internet Lodge No 9659 embarked on an extraordinary hobby in 2021, igniting not only the night sky but also the hearts of the community. Seeking a new pastime, Paul delved into the mesmerizing...
Thank you Mel Rosenthal!
In the heart of Manchester Hall on a cold December night, where the echoes of Masonic history resonated through the bricks of the building, the members of Duke of Connaught Lodge met for their Christmas meeting: one of those present that night was Mel Rosenthal, a...
Lodge of Silent Temple welcomes the Manchester Level Club for the explanation of the Tracing Board
In the heart of Manchester, where the echoes of history intertwined with the modern bustle of the city, stands Manchester Hall an architectural marvel that bore witness to the secrets of centuries. On a brisk November evening, the members of the Lodge of Silent Temple...
Maccabee Lodge 8947: two celebrations are better than one
The meeting of Maccabee Lodge on Wednesday, the 15 of November, will be remembered for two reasons: the initiation of our newly made Brother James Wilson, a 34 years old Senior ROV (Remotely Operated {underwater} Vehicle) Pilot Technician and the 50th Anniversary in...
Manchester children in care will receive help and support thanks to Freemasons. 22nd November 2023
Thirty children in care from across Manchester will receive long-term, consistent help and support, thanks to a major grant from East Lancashire Freemasons to the Greater Manchester Youth Network (GMYN). This new two-year programme will offer a weekly group...
City West APGM Peter Hegarty’s Slim Challenge
Welcome to Peter Hegarty's Slim Challenge Journey! 🌟 Join Peter on His Quest - Lose 50lbs in 50 Weeks! Are you ready for an inspiring journey of personal transformation? Peter Hegarty is taking on the challenge to lose 50lbs in 50 weeks, starting on November...
A Night to remember – John Scott – 50 Years in Freemasonry,
On Tuesday, 7th November, over 70 Freemasons and guests from across the Province of East Lancashire and beyond gathered at Manchester Hall to celebrate John Scotts 50th Anniversary in Freemasonry at Travellers Lodge No. 1253. Amongst the many distinguished and...
Join the 2026 Festival Fundraiser – Tomo’s Big Quiz Night 2
We're excited to announce an upcoming event that promises an evening of fun and intellectual challenge in support of the 2026 Festival. It's time for "Tomo's Big Quiz Night 2," and we want you to be a part of it! Event Details: What: Tomo's Big Quiz Night 2 When:...
Droylsden Lodge: A Manchester Lodge in North Wales
From ancient times, no Master nor Fellow could be absent from his lodge meeting, and every brother had to be ready to attend their regular lodge meeting. This happened again on Saturday, the 28th of October, when Droylsden Lodge No.3282 held its regular meeting in...