Freemasons donate to Local Football Club

On Saturday 20th October, the Rochdale District Charity Steward WBro Kenny Greer was delighted to present a cheque for £600.00 on behalf of the ELMC to Peter Shipton, the Chairman of High Crompton Park FC. Peter expressed his thanks on behalf of all those involved with the club. The grant will specifically be used for … Read more

Freemasons grant of £800 to help Ashton Scout attend World Scout Jamboree

Here is another wonderful picture. It shows Molly receiving a cheque for £800.00, here being presented by Stuart Tennant on behalf of the ELMC Grant making Committee. Let us start by reading the letter that Molly sent to Peter Douthwaite, District Chairman for Ashton and Mossley District in the Southern Area (seen on the left.) … Read more

Freemasons £2000 grant helps Kitchen Upgrade at Tottington Bowling Club

In February 2017 Tottington Bowling and Social Club received a grant from the ELMC Grant Making Committee for £2,000 to to extend and refurb it’s kitchen facility. The grant was applied for by Geoff Leach, a member of Pilkington Lodge and Treasurer of the Bowling Club, who was pleased to show how the grant had … Read more

Freemasons donate £1,500 to Bibbys Farm Scout Campsite & Activity Centre

Set in a remote rural location near to Heath Charnock, Bibby’s Farm was purchased some 15 years ago to serve as a Scout Campsite as a replacement for previous sites in Bolton. The site was run very successfully for twelve years solely by volunteers, until three years ago when Peter Sturgess was engaged as a … Read more

Masonic charity gives  £4,650 backing for  East Lancashire Hospitals appeal

An East Lancashire Masonic Charity (ELMC) grant of £4,650 is the first contribution to a million-pound appeal by East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust’s ELHT&ME charity Launched at a breakfast reception, the appeal will focus on improvements that are above and beyond normal NHS provisions, such as specialised medical equipment. It also aims to enhance the … Read more