Lodge Amity and Rossendale Forest No. 283 celebrate 225 years
Lodge Amity and Rossendale Forest No. 283 celebrate 225 years
Masonic Hall
Freemasonry on show
The doors of the Masonic Hall in Blackpool were flung open to the public in a spirit of transparency during the year’s Heritage Open Days and dozens of…
Ian steps up to be master for a third time
It is an unfortunate and rare occurrence when a master elect is unable to take the chair due to hospital treatment the week before the installation….
Fitting representative
In 1998 the master of Semper Sursum Lodge No.5622 was Peter Schofield and the masters of Hindpool Lodge No 1225 were Keran Stalker and Derek Forrest. Both…
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…
50th Certificate Presentation to Richard James Richardson
W Bro Richard James Richardson was born on 23 January 1922 in Doncaster. At that time, the nation was still rebuilding its strength after the carnage of the First World War and the principles of commitment to one’s family, friends and colleagues which were very much to the fore, created an environment which shaped the attitude of many young men. What emerged were men who recognised the value of service to others and it is therefore probably not surprising that Dick Richardson became the man we know.
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.
REMAF hold another enjoyable luncheon with a talk about our history
Members of REMAF (Retired Masons Fellowship) were reminded of the War Time years when the Americans came over to the UK; it was Jazz, Jitterbugs and Jeeps when they held their Ladies to Dine Luncheon at Ellesmere Port Masonic Hall. The Americans or whom we affectionately called “Yanks” were everywhere; over 1.5 million came to the UK, working from 700 bases throughout the country and after the War had married 60,000 citizens of the UK
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…