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Manchester Mason Celebrates 50 Years! Anthony Robert Moor
On Wednesday, the 19th of February, Zetland Lodge no 852 celebrated 50 years in Freemasonry for Anthony Robert Moore Des Tilley took the chair for the evening and opened the Lodge in due form. Following a report, Lee Gridley, Provincial Deputy Grand Director of...
Darren Fletcher: The man behind the apron
W Bro Darren Fletcher together with other masons Darren Fletcher joined Freemasonry in September 2016. When asked what made him join, he said “I have been involved in running the Caribbean Carnival in Manchester for the last 15 years and one of the guys who I used to...
Supporting Salford Food Bank: A Helping Hand from Manchester Masons
On a cold January morning, a warm gesture of kindness made a significant difference to those in need. Representing Manchester Masons, City West Area Charity Steward Eric Baker visited Salford Food Bank to present a donation of £1,385. The funds, generously contributed...
East Lancashire Level Club Deliver the Explanation of the Second-Degree Tracing Board in Droylsden Lodge No 3282
Bro Tim Poole ELLC City West Chairman,. Bro David Mills, Secretary City East ELLC and Bro Francesco Toto, ELLC Chairman city East at Droylsden lodge Droylsden Lodge at the Second Degree team Saturday the 18th of January, Droylsden lodge 3282 hosted a Presentation and...
The Man behind the apron: Michael Colin Area Mentor, from South Wales to Manchester
WBro Michael Colin When we talk about Freemasons, the first thing that comes to mind is a man wearing an apron with white gloves; the two easily recognizable symbols of the fraternity, and his garment that has been worn for over three centuries....
Celebrating Roger Bowers’ 50 Years of Dedication: A Milestone in Masonry
In the journey of life, few commitments stand the test of time. Yet, in Freemasonry, we often find remarkable individuals whose devotion stretches across decades, symbolising the enduring values of brotherhood, service, and personal growth. On a freezing icy Thursday...
Garnet Harrison: 50 Years in Freemasonry
It was a chilly mid-December evening, and the brethren gathered at Manchester Hall for a special occasion. The room was filled with warmth and anticipation as Freemasons gathered to celebrate a remarkable milestone: the 50th year of WBro Garnet Harrison's dedication...
Children’s Christmas Party Brings Festive Cheer to City East & City West Families
Children from across City East and City West gathered at Hemsley House, Salford Masonic Hall, on Sunday, 15th December for a fun-filled afternoon at the annual Children’s Christmas Party. The event, hosted by Eric Baker City West Charity Steward, was a joyful...
W Bro Paul O’Carroll: The Man behind the Apron
The general desire of knowledge and the sincere wish of helping others is the real nature of a Mason. For this occasion, I thought that in talking about W Bro Paul O’Carroll, Assistant Provincial Grand Master (APGM), the most accurate example was the chequered floor,...
Calling East Lancashire Masons – The Manchester Sleep Out
Dear Manchester Masons We are reaching out from Centrepoint, the UK’s leading youth homelessness charity. On 21 February 2025, we’re hosting the Manchester Sleep Out at Depot Mayfield. This powerful overnight fundraising challenge event raises awareness and vital...
Bro Stuart Peter Mackenzie: the Man behind the “On the Level” cocktail.
To commemorate the launch of the new East Lancashire Level Club (ELLC), which was officially announced during the 2024 Annual Meeting of the Provincial Grand Lodge in Blackburn, Bro Stuart Peter Mackenzie, Tyler of Maccabee Lodge 8947, had an idea to create and serve...
An Evening of Fun & Fellowship at the Lodge of Silent Temple No. 126
It was a crisp autumn evening at the majestic Manchester Hall, its storied walls glowing under the soft golden light that bathed Bridge Street. Inside, brethren and guests gathered in anticipation of a unique event hosted by the historic Lodge of Silent Temple No....
William (Bill) Bell: A Journey Through 50 Years of Freemasonry
On Friday, the 22nd of November 2024, Members of Cornucopia Lodge, joined by the City East Area APGM Paul O'Carroll, assisted by an area deputation and family and friends of William (Bill), all joined together to celebrate Bill's Golden Masonic Anniversary....
Bro Francesco Toto: The Man behind the Apron
W. Bro. Martin Morris (right) with Bro Francesco Toto (left) in Nocera Inferiore - Italy. When we look at a man wearing an apron, we see an individual who is committed to his cause and puts his Heart and Soul into what he does. In talking about...
St Johns Chapter Banner Dedication
On the evening of the 30th of October, companions from across East Lancashire gathered at Salford Masonic Hall to be a part of a Banner Dedication, a ceremony that many will never have seen or witness again. Once the Companions were seated, The Three Principals, David...
A Visit to Hiram Lodge No.12 in Prague
On Thursday, October 24th, 2024, a delegation of six Brethren from East Lancashire visited Hiram Lodge No.12 in Prague, where they witnessed the triple passing of three Brethren. Hiram Lodge No.12 is the only English-speaking lodge within Prague, and they work an...
In Loving Memory of Bro Paul Hilton
On 17 October 2024, members of Felicity Lodge 4365 gathered to honour the life of Bro S. Paul Hilton, who was called to the Grand Lodge above far too soon at 43 - leaving behind a loving wife Claire and their young daughter Charlotte. As Chairman of the newly promoted...
Aaron Garner: The Man behind the Apron
Aaron Garner the East Lancashire Level Club Chairman When stepping into a lodge room, the first thing many people notice is its checkered floor tile, and in talking about Bro A. Garner, Maccabee 8947, this would be the most appropriate example to describe The man...