Designated a Lodge of Instruction

16th February 2022

Semper Paratus Mark Lodge No 852 has now been designated a Lodge of Instruction and they held their meeting at Audenshaw Masonic Hall on Thursday, 10th February. In attendance was RWBro John H Smith, ProvGM, along with RWBro Alexander S McLaren, PastProvGM

The Worshipful Master, Leslie Baker opened the Lodge at 6:05 and he welcomed the 23 brethren who were in attendance especially those brethren of 5, who like himself, had travelled down from Durham to conduct the meeting.… Read more “Designated a Lodge of Instruction”

2021 Festival Dinner – Oh what a night

15th February 2022

After a long 5 years in the planning, our MBF Festival Banquet which was due to be held at the Old Trafford Football Ground was cancelled due to Covid with only a few days to go. But that didn’t stop the festival committee who quickly and swiftly put together a Provincial Ball which was held on

Summer train trip for ELMBF

14th February 2022

In East Lancashire, we have the ELMBF (East Lancashire Mark Benevolent Fund) our own Provincial Mark Charity who administer and distribute funds raised within the province of East Lancashire and any National donations provided by the Mark Benevolent Fund.

In addition to its responsibility for the administration of two groups of properties in East Lancashire, provided to

Quatuor Legati 1165 Installation

10th February 2022

On Tuesday, 8th February at Bolton Masonic Hall Quatuor Legati Lodge of Mark Masons No 1165 held their installation meeting. In attendance was VWBro David H Thompson, APGM along with the Deputation of 7 acting officers from the Province.

The Worshipful Master, Bro Stewart Poulsom welcomed all the brethren in attendance a total of 26, including a visitor from the Isle Of Man, WBro Colin Thompson.… Read more “Quatuor Legati 1165 Installation”

RAM Provincial Grand Rank

3rd February 2022

Monday, 31st January at Manchester Hall, East Lancashire Royal Ark Mariners Lodge No 990 held their installation meeting with 56 brethren in attendance including WBro David Rainford, DepPGM.

The meeting opened at 6:35 by the Commander WBro J Michael Green, RAMGR.… Read more “RAM Provincial Grand Rank”

Valentines Day Virtual Balloon Race

2nd February 2022

This is a reminder about the upcoming Virtual Balloon Race. If you haven’t purchased yours then please do so by following the instructions below. We are hoping for bumper support. Thank you. 

We are pleased to announce that