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West Lancashire Freemasons have awarded a £60,000 grant to The Boathouse Youth in Blackpool, funding specialist support for a hundred young people with special educational needs and disabilities. A town that refuses to be written off Blackpool has long been synonymous with the Illuminations, the Pleasure Beach and kiss-me-quick hats. But behind the seafront glitter … Read more
A hundred young people with special educational needs and disabilities in Blackpool will receive enhanced support through The Boathouse Youth’s Pathway Programme, funded by a £60,000 grant from West Lancashire Freemasons.
Discover how the Country Pursuits Lodge of West Lancashire No. 6615, based in St. Annes-On-Sea, champions the cause of Sam’s Place, a Blackpool charity dedicated to aiding children and young adults with disabilities. Learn about their collaborative efforts to enhance employability skills, promote inclusion, and support families in need.
This is the remarkable story of a hero and Freemason, Squadron Leader Sydney (Syd) Clayton DSO, DFC and Bar, DFM. It is a story of unimaginable heroism; one of unparalleled devotion to service for his country, and ultimately, of heart-breaking tragedy. Sydney Clayton completed 145 operational sorties as a pilot and navigator (100 as a navigator and 45 as a pilot) during World War II. An average of 30 operational flights was considered to be highly impressive and Sydney Clayton was known as one of the most prolific British airmen of WW II. Following his formidable service, he joined Rectitude Lodge of Blackpool No 4122.
WBro Howard Nuttall ELMBF Chairman, WBro Malcolm McCarthy ELMBF Secretary made their way to sunny Greenfield in Oldham to attend a “Night at the…
As part of the long running West Lancashire Freemasons’ Caring in the Community initiative, local Freemason Peter Gunn, along with Joanne Gunn, have…
At every installation it is always a pleasure and a privilege for a lodge to be able to hand over cheques to charities and worthy causes. It is even more…
The fourth annual charity bike ride has been accomplished in fine style by members of a group of intrepid cyclists affectionately known to all in Liverpool, and beyond, as the Crafty Companions Cycling Circle.
For a number of years there has been informal discussion amongst a number of Masons meeting on the Fylde Coast, lamenting the lack of a military lodge in the area and indeed the Province of West Lancashire. In the summer of 2016, Robert Wareham of Brotherhood Lodge No 3967 decided to gauge interest in forming a new lodge on the Fylde Coast.
Normoss Round Table Lodge No 8741 enjoyed another great December meeting and ladies to dine. Traditional Christmas dinner was served and entertainment was…