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Announcement of the New East Lancashire Level Club Leadership
We are pleased to announce the recent appointment of the Chairman, and Deputy Chairman, of the East Lancashire Level Club (ELLC), a significant initiative aimed at fostering a vibrant community among Light Blue Masons across the East Lancashire province. This...
The First Degree Tracing Board Reconsidered
The MLC Team taking part at the presentation Enlightened thinkers who have helped shape the foundations of our modern society were often Freemason, belonging to various lodges in the country. Freemason have been credited with helping to spread the progressive ideals...
The 2024 Prestonian Lecture, hosted by Lodge of the Silent Temple No 126
On Monday, the 16th of August 2024, almost one hundred and fifty Brethren descended on Manchester Hall to attend a very rare and unique event. The 2024 Prestonian Lecture, hosted by the Lodge of the Silent Temple No 126 entitled The Second Grand Lodge. Only four...
W. Bro David Green: The Man Behind the Apron
W. Bro Green in the centre with Ellie Simmonds (Left) and Ellie Robinson (Right) We could consider our life a constant climb to achieve what we want the most, a daily challenge, and in talking about W. Bro David Green, climbing is the most appropriate word. In this...
Masonic Charitable Foundation and Masonic Unity: Supporting George Kenny’s Path to Recovery
Eight-year-old George Kenny, son of Dan Kenny, a dedicated member of the Elizabethan Lodge 7286, has been battling a challenging medical condition known as Hypertrophic Obstructive Cardiomyopathy (HOCM). This rare heart condition, characterised by the thickening of...
Maccabee lodge a picturesque walk in Salterforth
Maccabee Lodge 8947 held its thirtieth annual charity walk with 16 walkers on Sunday the 16th of June, a tradition that has become an important moment to involve families and friends and help to establish a more intimate relationship between members and, at the same...
A Carnival of Unity: How a £3000 Grant from Freemasons Help Foster Community Cohesion in Manchester
In the heart of Manchester, where vibrant cultures converge, and the city's pulse beats with diversity, the annual Caribbean Carnival has long been a powerful symbol of unity, celebration, and cultural pride. Yet, in recent days, turbulent social situations—marked by...
W. Bro Mohamad Afsa: The man behind the Apron
W. Bro Mohamad Afsa – Assistant to the Provincial Grand Principal When we look at a man wearing an apron we could smile because it is unusual, especially if the man with the apron is wearing a suit. Many people may laugh, other may smile, other would not even notice,...
Kitchen Equipment Redistribution in Greater Manchester and Beyond
Once again, this year, members of the Level Club assisted the social enterprise Cracking Good Food on their Kitchen Kit Call Out. Their redistribution events help charities from women’s hostels, refugee groups, care leavers, homeless help, food banks, and more, in a...
Bro Nick Druce: The Man behind the Apron
Bro. Druce with his 11 year old dog Charlie Square and compass are the symbols of the oldest society spread around the world but in talking about Bro Nick Druce – Webmaster of Manchester City East – we should consider those tools as part of his square...
Felicity Lodge raises 4 Brothers in a single day
Attending a Masonic Raising ceremony is a profound and memorable experience, steeped in tradition, symbolism, and camaraderie. This sacred event marks the transition of a Fellowcraft, elevating him to a Master Mason, and is conducted with a solemnity that underscores...
W. Bro Philip Titterton: The man behind the apron
The tracing-board (one of the three immovable jewels in Freemasonry) is a map where we can design, as we progress in Freemasonry and in life, our future. In talking about W. Bro Philip Titterton (Pip), I thought this was the most accurate example for this...
Irwell Valley Lodge celebrated 60 years in Freemasonry for Alan Baldwin.
On Monday, the 3rd of June 2024, Irwell Valley Lodge celebrated 60 years in Freemasonry for Alan Baldwin. It was a busy morning at Salford Masonic Hall. Everyone was getting into their positions, as Ian MacNeill took the chair and opened the Lodge in due form....
A Very Special Night for the City East APGM – WBro Paul O’Carroll
The historic Manchester Hall was adorned with anticipation and reverence in the heart of Manchester. With its opulent decor and timeless architecture, the grand hall set the perfect stage for a significant event in the Masonic calendar: the installation meeting of the...
WBro Brian Wilson The man behind the apron
WBro Brian Wilson is the Prov Grand Organist, and he also plays the organ for a number of lodges throughout the Area. As with everyone else, Brian has a story and through this interview we tried to unveil the man behind the apron. When asked why he joined...
Ain’t half hot mum cast – Ex Officers play POWs
Two City East Freemasons assisted the Western Area Joint Convocation at UNANIMITY CHAPTER No 42 at Bury. Flying Officer W.Bro Dave GREEN of East Lancs Centurion Lodge and W.Bro Captain Ed BEAMAN of the same Lodge played the roles of POWS at the event. Ed and Dave are...
City East Masons Climb Snowdon for the 2026 Festival
On Saturday 18th May 2024.6 City East masons climbed Mount Snowdon to raise money for the 2026 Festival. They began at 5 45 in the morning from the Snowdon Railway centre. They were W. Bro Mark DAVIS St Thomas Lodge W.Bro Tom Daniels Skakspeare Lodge & City East...
A Special Day for the Right Worshipful Provincial Grand Master, Robert Frankl.
On Friday the 10th of May, Right Worshipful Brother Robert Frankl was Installed as the Worshipful Master of his own lodge, Lodge of Fortitude no.64, at Manchester Hall. Adding to the grandeur of this occasion, the brethren were honoured to have Most Worshipful Brother...