This was my first visit to Darwen Masonic Hall, Hawkshaw Avenue, and I was very impressed with the building with its high arched ceiling constructed of large timber beams as it was an original church building back in the day.
The meeting of Darwen Mark Lodge No 1327 was held on Monday 20th March and was indeed very well attended by 27 brethren.… Read more “First visit to Darwen Masonic Hall”
Friendship Mark Lodge held their long-awaited weekend away at the Nailcote Hall Hotel, Golf and Country Club, Berkswell, Warwickshire from Friday 17th till Sunday 19th March. This event was booked over two years ago and as we all knew, the event could not go ahead due to difficult circumstances until now.… Read more “Long awaited weekend away”
On 10th March at Bury Masonic Hall, the East Lancashire Mark held their Master’s and Commander’s 2023 dinner.
In attendance on this special occasion were the Provincial Grand Master RWBro John Hartley Smith and his good lady Jane, with additional support from the DepPGM, WBro David Rainford, along with the two APGMs, VWBro David H Thompson and WBro Kevin M Reaney with their wives and partners.… Read more “Master’s and Commander’s Dinner”
On Wednesday 8th March at Manchester Hall, Bridge Street, Manchester, Union Mark Lodge No 32 held their meeting with 21 brethren in attendance including WBro David Coombs, PGJD, who was the representative in attendance on behalf of the Provincial Grand Master.… Read more “Busy Night for Union Mark”
Pendle Mark Lodge No 695 held its meeting on Wednesday 8th March on a cold and snowy evening at Padiham Masonic Hall. On this special occasion the Provincial Grand Master, RWBro John Hartley Smith and WBro David G Rainford, DepPGM, were in attendance along with 16 of the Deputation team.… Read more “Snow at Padiham Masonic Hall”
The Lodge of Rectitude of Mark Master Masons No 18 Ti held their installation meeting at Rossendale Masonic Hall, Rawtenstall on Tuesday 28th February. In attendance at this special meeting was VWBro David H Thompson APGM along with the Grand Steward WBro Martin Caller and 6 other brethren from the deputation team who were in attendance.… Read more “Rectitude TI No 18 – Installation”
On Saturday18th February at The Manchester Masonic Centre, Bridge Street, The East Lancashire Mark Fellowship held their Valentine’s event.
The champagne and canapés were in full swing as the reception started at 6 pm with over 80 brethren and their wives, partners or friends who were in attendance.… Read more “Amazing Valentines Banquet”