New Year, new membership?
2nd January 2024
Category: Mark Degree
Dazzling Displays for a Cause: Paul Spann’s Illuminating Journey for Charity
17th December 2023
In the quiet town of Westhoughton, East Lancs, Mason W.Bro Paul Spann of Internet Lodge No 9659 embarked on an extraordinary hobby in 2021, igniting not only the night sky but also the hearts of the community. Seeking a new pastime, Paul delved into the mesmerizing world of Xlights, a passion that would soon transform into a captivating spectacle for a noble cause.… Read more “Dazzling Displays for a Cause: Paul Spann’s Illuminating Journey for Charity”
Mark Benevolent Fund Review: July-Sept 2023
8th December 2023
When we talk of the ‘Magic of the Mark’, part of that comes from the work which we do within our communities: helping others and also, those who do good.
The quarterly review from the MBF gives an excellent overview of what our fundraising does and all which is being done in our name.… Read more “Mark Benevolent Fund Review: July-Sept 2023”
Can you ride Tandem?
28th October 2023
The Provincial Charity Steward Stewart Mills (TSM) is determined to raise as much money as possible for our amazing Charity ELMBF during his year 2023/24. In his efforts, which we are sure your lodge and your members are keen to support, Stewart will undertake a 125 miles ride on a tandem with his Mrs TSM (Janet) riding tandem.… Read more “Can you ride Tandem?”
Grand Mark at Great Queen Street
21st June 2023
On Tuesday 13th June, over 40 East Lancashire brethren accompanied the Provincial Grand Master, the Deputy and the Assistants in attending the Communication of Grand Mark Lodge at Great Queen Street, London. As well as supporting the event, they were also supporting those brethren who had received preferment in Grand Lodge, namely:
Gordon Edward Rosbotham Assistant Grand Inner Guard
Christopher Michael Wildman Grand Steward
David Hedley Thomson Past Grand Master Overseer
Barry Raymond Heal Past Grand Junior Overseer
Malcolm Ronald McCarthy Past Grand Junior Overseer
David Nicholas Entwisle Past Grand Junior Deacon
Colin Peter Bodimeade Past Assistant Grand Director of Ceremonies
Robert Ian Frankl Past Assistant Grand Director of Ceremonies
David Hudson Past Assistant Grand Director of Ceremonies
Afternoon Tea at the New Venue
20th June 2023
Sunday the 11th of June and the popular Afternoon Tea in aid of the East Lancs Mark Benevolent Fund returned at the Rochdale Golf Club where our hosts Howard and Carol were waiting to great us on a warm, sunny afternoon.… Read more “Afternoon Tea at the New Venue”
Lodge of Instruction Emergency Meeting
7th June 2023
On Tuesday the 30th May at Stanley House, Audenshaw, Semper Paratus Lodge No 852 (Lodge of Instruction) held an emergency meeting to conduct the Advancement of Brother Andrew Robert Taylor, a Craft member of Iron Road Lodge no 4964.
In attendance at this special meeting was RWBro John Hartley Smith, Provincial Grand Master along with WBro Kevin M Reaney, APGM.… Read more “Lodge of Instruction Emergency Meeting”