News from the Province

The Education Committee of the Province has arranged:

A Day of Masonic Entertainment

on 14 March 2009, at Hemsley House, Salford. The day is open to any freemason who is a Master Mason or above. The Conference is called 'Let's Talk Masonry', and the theme is 'Ritual Rediscovered'.

12/9/08 - Ecclesholme Gala Dinner held at Hemsley House

20/6/08 - PGM's Address to Provincial Grand Lodge

19/6/08 - Report on the Installation of the PGM/MEGSupt

7/6/08 - elmasons.org.uk e-mail forwarding service withdrawn for District Officers and Rulers

2/5/08 - Grand Honours for East Lancashire brethren and companions

21/4/08 - See the details of the latest ELMC Grants

See the latest Provincial Calendar

Frederick Charles Mepham

Sheila Mepham conveys to you her appreciation for the love and support that she has received following the death of Fred. She also thanks everyone for their cards and letters; all giving lovely messages and kind words. Your thoughts and prayers have been very much appreciated at this sad time

The Eulogy given at his funeral service on 22 Sept. 2008,
by the
RW Provincial Grand Master / MEG Superintendent,
Jack Price.

Royal Arch Features

7/11/08 - A Very Special Meeting and Banner Dedication for Abbey Chapter, N0. 2529

10/10/08 - Allan Bennion invested as Deputy Grand Superintendent

20/6/08 - Grand Supt's address to Provincial Grand Chapter

24/04/08 - Deane Chapter celebrates its Golden Jubilee

5/03/08 - Provincial delegation attend Abbey Chapter No 2529 Installation

What is the Royal arch?

National News

10/9/08 - Address by the MW The Pro Grand Master
The Most Hon. the Marquess of Northampton, DL
at the Quarterly Communication of the United Grand Lodge of England

9/9/08 - Grants totalling £17,000 made to smaller charities to assist their support for people in need.

1/9/08 - Between June and August 2008, 528 Masonic Relief Grants were made totalling over £1.1 million (£1,171,554).

10/07/08 - Freemasons' Grand Charity donates £368,000 to non-Masonic Charities to support vulnerable people, youth opportunities and research into the cause and treatment of illness and disease.

29/4/08 - MW ProGrand Master's address at United Grand Lodge

April 08 - £34,000 to eighteen smaller charities

Find out about University Freemasonry

Cornerstone Society Conference at Freemasons Hall in London on Saturday 29th November. The Society exists to provide a forum where the meaning and relevance of Freemasonry can be discussed in an open and constructive environment. This year’s conference features many interesting speakers from all over the World and is open to all Freemasons from Master Mason and above.

News From Other Provinces

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News from the Districts

Accrington - 31/3/08 - Clayton Park Rangers receive donation from ELMC and the District -11/3/08 - Keep Lodge donate to East Lancashire Hospice;
Ashton/Mossley - awaiting update
Audenshaw - 4/11/08 - Community Fund Helps Local Carnival and TLC Up-Date; 2/6/08 Teddies at Francis House Hospice - 6/4/08 - Freemasons Giving Night
Blackburn/Darwen - 22/9/08 - Highway named after our Past Provincial Grand Master, RWBro Paul JE Rink, OBE; 16/5/08 - Giving night £40,092 shared by 34 charities; 13/3/08 - The 2500th TLC Teddy-Bear Presentation; 5/3/08 - Redevelopment of Darwen Masonic Hall
Bolton - 7/10/08 - Centenary Celebrations of Supera Moras Lodge No 3326 - 9/9/08 - Mentors visit to Downing Street to meet the PM; 19/6/08 - Giving Evening 2008; 12/6/08 - Marie Curie Cancer Care Fields Of Hope
Burnley/Pendle - 28/8/08 - Tale of a 1000 Teddies - 3/6/08 Over £9,900 given to local charities - 24/4/08 - WBro James Turner PProvJGW - 50th Anniversary; 22/4/08 - Brierfield Lodge No 7560 celebrates 50 years and dedicates the Lodge banner
Bury - 29/9/08 - 275th Birthday celebrations; 13/6/08 - 100 Years In Freemasonry; 27/4/08 - Record Number of Local Charities benefit at Charity Giving Night: ELMC Support Elton Primary School; 17/3/08 - Entered Apprentice Acts As Banner Bearer
Derby - 13/11/08 - WBro Thomas Broome, Volunteer Lodge, celebrates 70 years in Freemasonry; 2/9/08 - WBro Joe Holgate celebrates 50 years in Freemasonry; 30/5/08 - Semper Fidelis - Centenary Celebrations; 2/6/08 Broken Column Night
All Manchester Districts -24/9/08 - Afternoon Cabaret at Hewlett Court; 2/6/08 Broken Column Night
Oldham - 3/8/08 - Summer Garden Party; 23/6/08 - The first, the fourth and the last; 23/3/08 - WBro Leslie Auger's 50th; Imperial Lodge No 5609 Warrant Surrender; 19/3/08 - WBro Reginald James Vernon's 50th; Middleton’s 3rd annual charity giving evening ; 11/3/08 - Coalshaw Green Park Kitchen Refurbishment Project
Rochdale - 6/11/2008 - Rochdale Freemasons Deliver; 28/10/08 - Tyler does 50 Years; 1/11/08 - A Profile of David Geldard; 28/10/08 - Rochdale Chairman has a secret admirer; 8/10/08 - Hosted Meeting; 27/9/08 - 20th Anniversary dinner of Springhill Hospice; 12/9/08 - 6721 Lodge visit the Greyhound race course at Belle Vue Manchester; 19/9/08 - The Lodge of Friendship No 277 - second Summer Lunch
Rossendale - 17/10/08 - Music Night at Ashday Lea Masonic Hall; August 08 - £9000 for Theatre Workshop; 11/7/08 - Royds Lodge No 816 raise £1,700 for charity including £1,000 for the Rochdale Childrens Moorland Home - 31/5/08 - New members and mentors meet to discuss their experiences - 11/5/08 - Sunny celebrations at Abbey Lodge - 24/04/08 - Provincial delegation attend Abbey Chapter No 2529 Installation
Salford - 9/10/08 WBro Kenneth Elwyn Brooks celebrates 50 yearsin freemasonry -10/9/08 - Salford District Lady’s Luncheon; 15/7/08 - Salford Flower Festival pictures; 18/5/08 - Salford District Giving Night
Starkie -2/6/08 Broken Column Night - 3/5/08 - New Initiate with a difference; 24/4/08 - PGM visits Sykes and City Starkie Districts; 11/3/08 - District Representatives’ Newsletter – March 2008
Sykes -2/6/08 Broken Column Night - 24/4/08 - PGM visits Sykes and City Starkie Districts