Kerneforde Hall, a hidden gem
Every year in September, buildings that are often not open to the public throw open their doors and invite visitors to explore these hidden or forgotten…
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Bootle Pilgrim holds annual Quiz Night and raises £400 towards the Lodge Widows Christmas Fund
On a warm summer’s evening, Bootle Pilgrim Lodge No 1473 hosted their third annual summer fun quiz night, once again held at the Litherland Masonic Hall. The quiz night is a great opportunity for the brethren of the lodge and the group with their partners and friends to meet during the summer break to catch up and have some fun together.
Successful heritage day
The Warrington Heritage Day saw the doors of the Museum of Freemasonry and the Masonic hall open to welcome the general public, to view the various displays of Masonic artefacts and memorabilia in the setting of the Masonic hall which was purpose built in 1933.
Mike takes the chair in North Meols
The installation meeting of North Meols Chapter No 5828 took place at Southport Masonic Hall and was attended by over 70 Royal Arch companions who…
Rowly celebrates
A packed Ulverston Masonic Hall was the setting for the meeting of the Lodge of Furness No 995 which saw Rowly Saunders celebrate his 50th anniversary as…
Baldwin Lodge No 1398 raise £500 each for Alzheimer’s Society and the local branch of Riding for the Disabled
When the master of Baldwin Lodge No 1398 Steve McKellar and his partner Christine were discussing what type of event to hold to mark Steve’s year in office they considered the usual options of a formal dinner/dance or a Sunday lunch.
Perseverance pays off
Due to an unexpected business commitment coinciding with the date of the 2015 installation meeting of Lodge of Perseverance No 155, Past Assistant Provincial Grand Master Philip Gardner had to take a rain check as the representative of the Provincial Grand Master. However, after being assigned the duty for 2016, Philip was delighted to represent on this very special occasion.
Freemasons charity walk for the Stroke Association
Jim Woods, a grand officer and a past master of Peace and Unity Lodge No 3966 and Landmark Lodge No 7273 is in his 74th year. For many years he was the local care officer for the lodges and chapters on the Fylde coast
Freemasons support Asthma UK with £230 Donation
Peter Coates, master of Peace Lodge No 2269 said that the members of the lodge are pleased to support Asthma UK with some of the monies raised at the lodge’s Ladies’ Evening and Olde English night.
Southport on a par at the Old Links
The event was very well supported with 32 golfers taking part. Following the distribution of prizes a magnificent £610 was raised for Masonic charities and a further £50 for Alder Hey Children’s Hospital; chosen by the Captain of Southport Old Links Golf Club for the hospitality shown by the staff and club.