Freemason Brian Stephens celebrates 60 years membership at Lodge of Furness No 995

Ulverston Masonic Hall was the setting for the meeting of Lodge of Furness No 995 which celebrated the diamond jubilee of Brian Stephens who had reached the milestone of 60 years as a member of the lodge. Brian Stephens (left) and David Grainger. Brian, who was initiated on 3 September 1957, wanted no undue fuss … Read more

Freemasons donate £150000 to Bolton Young Persons Housing Scheme

Bolton Young Persons Housing Scheme was one of the successful nominated charities to be awarded a share of the Community Award Grants given by the Masonic Charitable Foundation. The grant awarded was for a magnificent £15,000 of the £300,000 being donated Bolton Young Persons Housing Scheme aims to prevent homelessness among 16 – 25 years … Read more

Lodges work together

Roclyffe Lodge No 5198 that meets at Bacup have recently had two applicants for Initiation into their Lodge. The first of these Initiations took place on Thursday 25th May but, due to holidays and other commitments of their members, they had a shortfall of numbers of their members who were able to take part in the Initiation Ceremony

Wigan Freemasons raise £3,000 for Charity

There is no shortage of canals and paths in the Wigan area, all within striking distance of the three Masonic halls in the Borough, but the group decided to make one of its MCF 2021 Festival fundraising events a special day out and opted for a sponsored walk along the Lancaster canal.

Freemasons make Two presentations in one evening around the East Ribble District

On a sunny Tuesday evening in late May WBro Mike Stubbs and WBro David Gill set off to deliver cheques for donations that had been approved by the Charity Stewards at the last East Ribble District Charity Stewards meeting. The first presentation was for a cheque for £250 to Great Harwood Lourdes Pilgrimage at St … Read more