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Back-to-back passings
Lodge of Union n.268 Over the last few months The Lodge of Union No 268, in Ashton Under Lyne, has held back-to-back 2nd degree or passing ceremonies. While a lot is said about the importance of the initiation and raising ceremonies, the Lodge of Union, consecrated...
Cracking Good Food and Manchester Level Club: The Brotherhood of helping the one in need
Cracking Good Food are a small social enterprise based in Stockport, they work to alleviate hunger and increase food security in Greater Manchester to help many disadvantaged families in the area with free kitchen equipment. Last year members of Manchester Level Club...
W Bro Fraser Mullins: The Man behind the Apron
In talking about Fraser Mullins we need to compare him to the Rough and the perfect ashlar. Many people when looking at an ashlar would see only a stone, with its shape and edges. A Freemason, instead, would see something far deeper than that. He would see the stage...
Broken Columns: Helmsley House welcome the Widows for a day to remember
The Annual Broken Column Lunch for the Manchester Masons Widows was held on Sunday, the 21st of April 2024, at Helmsley House, Salford. This event is the way Freemasons use to remember the widows of departed brethren .This tradition started in America during the Civil...
Caledonian Lodge Triple Passing Wednesday 10th April 2024
Caledonian Lodge undertook a triple passing ceremony. To achieve this they reached out to the Manchester Level Club to assist with the ceremony. Every ceremony is special. The atmosphere, the rituals, the Brethren involved and the work behind the scenes. The work put...
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...