Young People at the Teddy Bears Picnic
This year is the tercentenary of the formation of the United Grand Lodge of England. It is an important event for Freemasons being able to celebrate the longevity of our organisation. To celebrate the anniversary and to promote the good causes supported by Freemasons...
Manchester Area TLC visits the Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital
On Tuesday 25 July, WBro Gordon Desser the TLC Officer for Manchester Area, together with some other District officers made their annual visit to the Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital. Gordon and the other officers were met in the play area by Susan Fairclough who,...
Teddy Bears Picnic
Teddy Bears Picnic Saturday 1st July 2017 saw Hewlett Court in Ramsbottom host the Province of East Lancashire’s Teddy Bears Picnic to celebrate the Tercentenary. The event was opened by the Provincial Grand Master, Sir David Trippier and the comedian Jimmy Cricket....
Cheque for Parkinsons UK Bury Support Group
At the Teddy Bears Picnic at Hewlett Court on Saturday July 1st Bury District Charity Steward, Steve Holland, joined the Provincial Grand Master, Sir David Trippier, and Lady Ruth Trippier, in presenting a cheque to the Parkinsons UK Bury Support Group. The cheque was...
Another Lucky ELMC Winner
WBro Oliver Basger of Arkscroll Lodge is the latest winner in the ELMC 'Friends Draw' which took place at the recent Provincial Grand Chapter Dinner. Oliver is seen receiving his cheque from APGM WBro Chris Welton
Freemasons Donate to the We Love Manchester Emergency Appeal
Sir David Trippier presents the ELMC Cheque to Councillor Sue Murphy accompanied by Sir Howard Bernstein Freemasons have donated almost £200,000 to the We Love Manchester Emergency Fund to help those affected by the bomb attack at the Manchester Arena. ...
The Children of Egerton County Primary School Say ‘Thank you’
The ELMC receives many letters of thanks from recipients of grants given to various organisations, but this one is rather special because it contained a large card with a 'thank you' note from all of the Year 1 children who have benefitted from a new interactive...
YPC Visit to Burrs Park Activity Centre
On a sunny afternoon at the end of May 8 Young People, accompanied by three committee members and one parent, gathered at Burrs Park Activity Centre in Bury for what turned out to be a very full afternoon. The plan was for everybody to do three activities; Archery,...
Cheque Presentation to the Manchester Bomb Appeal
Concord Lodge No 1534 A cheque presentation was made to Julie Ward and Karen Hall on behalf of the Manchester Bombing appeal by David Kitt, the Grandson of WBro Alan France, former Director of Ceremonies and now an honorary member of Concord Lodge. Over the past few...
Strike!
Report from the Young People's Committee This Easter we decided to change the format and instead of organising a trip to the Chill Factore we went Bowling. On the afternoon of the 10th April 2016 we met at the AMF Bowling Bury, located in the Rock. There were twelve...
Cupcake Day for Alzheimer’s Society
On 15th June 2017 Hewlett Court held a Cupcake Day to raise money for the Alzheimer’s Society. Our chef Mariya Abi baked cakes for the occasion and we raised a total of £102.15 that will go to a fantastic cause!
Pulling Pints for Blackburn Youth Zone
On Bank Holiday Sunday afternoon the 30th April, a group of twelve Freemasons from a variety of Lodges across the District assembled at Blackburn Rugby Union Football Club to pull pints behind the bar at the annual three day beer festival. A successful Grant...