Provincial Stewards on Tour
Following the Annual Provincial Meeting in May this year two newly appointed Provincial Grand Stewards wasted no time in visiting ancient and interesting…
Masonic Hall
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…
First Installation of the new masonic year
Bradelei Lodge Installation took place at Belper Masonic Hall on 6th September when the new Master WBro Mark Shallcross was duly installed in an exemplary…
Sine Favore Lodge № 9856 to visit Buxton
Sine Favore Lodge № 9856 was Consecrated in London in September 2010 by members of the Police Federation and from its inception the Lodge has twice a year travelled to locations outside London. The Lodge usually meets at 10 Duke Street.
Brigantes Lodge No. 9734 – Initiation of Bro. Martin James Hepworth
On Saturday 3rd September, the Worshipful Master of Brigantes Lodge, Bro. Ralph Hutchings, led his team of officers in the ceremony of initiation. The candidate was the 26 years old Martin James Hepworth.
The Amalgamation of Sincerity, Semper Fidelis and Sinceritas Lodges – Wednesday 21st September
On Wednesday 21st September the amalgamation between the 3 historic lodges will be held at the Freemasons Hall, Cheshire View, Plough Lane, Christleton.
Freemasons donate £500 to Netherthong pre-school
Staff and youngsters at Netherthong Pre-School & Play Group have received a £500 cheque to buy equipment for their outdoor activity area.
Wallsend Festival 2016
The display stand was situated immediately inside the entrance to the Customer Service and Library complex and so it was an excellent spot. The team consisted of 5 fine men in the persons of W Brothers Dave Watson, Bob Bruce, Steve Reay and Brothers John Holmes and Tom Clifford.
On Saturday 2nd July 2016 the Wallsend Masonic Hall’s “A Team” was in action at the Wallsend Festival. The aim was to advertise and promote Freemasonry in Wallsend. The display stand was situated immediately inside the entrance to the Customer Service and Library complex and so it was an excellent spot. The team consisted of 5 fine men in the persons of W Brothers Dave Watson, Bob Bruce, Steve Reay and Brothers John Holmes and Tom Clifford.The event was not particularly well attended and there were long periods of inactivity. There were visitors from Canada who were after directions to an ancestral home in Wallsend and were more than happy with the directions we gave them although it was nothing to do with Masonry but we made friends.The upside of the day was that we got two young men interested in what Freemasonry is about and one of whom left his personal details. Tom has since been in touch with this gentleman and has arranged to meet him on Wednesday. Well done, Tom. Bob also had the contact details with another gentleman but he is still waiting to hear from him.All in all it was a quieter day than anticipated but rewarding was all part of a learning curve.
A change of hands at the Helm of Portal Royal Ark Mariners No. 127
With the Portal Dreadnought safely berthed at Eastgate Masonic Hall, it was time to welcome, and Install, the new Skipper who had agreed to take on this motley crew and navigate them through the next 12 months. Who was willing to take on this arduous task, none other than the much travelled Provincial Grand Master Overseer for 2015/2016 in the Province of Mark Master Masons West Yorkshire, Brother Charles David Lindsay, not a happy soul after he had to hand in his Acting Officers Jewel.
REMAF Day Out in the Lake District
A coach full of REMAF members (Retired Masons Fellowship) left Ellesmere Port Masonic Hall early on Monday for their annual summer jaunt, this time they set-off for the sunny Lake District town of Bowness for a boat and train journey around Lake Windermere. First it was all on board the Tern built in 1891 originally steam powered but now converted to diesel for a sail to Lakeside, then across the landing stage to board a 1950’s Lakeside Steam Railway train heading for Haverthwaite, a stop for afternoon tea then a return journey to Lakeside to meet our coach for the trip back home.