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
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
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”
Keystone 745 Centenary Celebrations
On Monday, 31st January 2022, Manchester Keystone Lodge No 745 celebrated their Centenary with the attendance of RWBro John H Smith, PGM, along with other guests totalling 33. The meeting commenced at 5.45 pm with WBro John Pearson, PGJD, in the chair.… Read more “Keystone 745 Centenary Celebrations”
RAM Provincial Grand Rank
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
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
Father and son – night to remember
Adoniram Lodge No 1065 met on Tuesday the 25th of January to Advance Bro Alex Wright.
It’s always good to see an advancement at any time but the event was made extra special for Alex and all present as his dad WBro Ken Wright skilfully assisted by the lodge officers performed the ceremony.… Read more “Father and son – night to remember”