After meeting up around 10 am at Piccadilly Station, 32 Mark Masons were guided by trip organiser WBro Malcolm McCarthy onto the waiting Virgin Train.
Waiting for us once again was Tracey our usual trusty Virgin Hostess. At precisely 10.15 am we were off to London.… Read more “Grand Mark Lodge Visit – Tuesday 11th September.”
Last Sunday evening, WBro Howard Nuttall ELMBF Chairman, WBro Malcolm McCarthy ELMBF Secretary and I made our way to sunny Greenfield in Oldham to attend a “Night at the Movies” Concert given by Boarshurst Silver Band.
We were accompanied by our Ladies Mrs Carol Nuttall, Mrs Joan McCarthy and Mrs Christine Errock who, together with the large Band Club audience, thoroughly enjoyed the spectacle of some amazing music whilst watching edited film clips on the large screen.… Read more “Boarshurst Silver Band receive £3500 ELMBF Donation”
Despite the attraction of the England v Panama match (which surprisingly did not seem to concern the PGM), the sunshine at Middleton Masonic Hall yesterday proved a winner as a multitude of Brethren with their Ladies and guests turned up to enjoy the annual Hog Roast.… Read more “Hog Roast”
Early last Tuesday morning, a contingent of East Lancs Mark Masons set off on the annual trip to Grand Mark Lodge in support of the Brethren receiving promotions – WBro Barry Heal to Deputy Grand Swordbearer, WBro David Rainsbury to Grand Steward, WBro Duncan Ferguson to
Some shots of the recent Mark Wardens Mess –
Stephen Lord (SW) John Green (JW), invited 22 Wardens.
The guests were the PGM, Past PGM Keith Partington Schofield –
Special guest PGM Cumberland & Westmorland R.W.Bro Keith Hodson.
In addition our two new Wardens were also in attendance.
Sunday 20th May everyone taking part in the East Lancs Mark Provincial Ramble started to gather around 9am at Rochdale Masonic Hall. After checking in with George Scaife’s wife Diane, we set off on the short distance to Rochdale Railway Station to get a train to Littleborough, I don’t think they had seen so many travellers at that time on a Sunday morning.… Read more “East Lancs Mark Provincial Ramble”
On Saturday 7th April myself and a delegation from East Lancashire attended the Provincial Grand Lodge Meeting of West Yorkshire. The Meeting is held at the Bradford Grammar School, which is a wonderful venue, and it is always a most enjoyable occasion.… Read more “West Yorkshire Province Visit”