The Chorley and District Group Bowling tournament was once again held at the picturesque Rivington Bowling Club. The venue, which is situated very close to Rivington Reservoir, is always popular, both for its glorious scenery and enticing coffee shop. There was a great turn-out to compete for the four trophies on offer including members, guests […]
Edward Friar of Tyldesley Lodge 2572 recently presented a cheque to Trever Barton MBE for the Red Rose Steam Society at the Astley Green Colliery Museum. The Astley Green Colliery Museum is run by the Red Rose Steam Society in Astley near Tyldesley in Greater Manchester. Before becoming a museum, the site was a working […]
Ridgemont Hall was the delightful setting for the installation of Clive Butterworth at Lever Park Lodge No 8144. The ceremony was watched by Provincial Grand Master Tony Harrison, along with a galaxy of acting Provincial grand officers who were accompanied by a flight of grand officers. The installing master, Russel Butler, welcomed all the visitors […]
All the latest news regarding the Chorley Masonic Group and the MCF Festival will be appearing here. To visit the MCF Festival site click HERE. Allan Shields is now the Group Charity Steward, with Gary Smith taking on the role of Festival Representative. To read the Group Chairman’s communication click HERE Click HERE to read […]
Blainscough Lodge No 8532 closed off their Masonic season in style with a visit from Grizzly’s Rebels – a team of fast-draw specialists and wild west enthusiasts. After a short ceremony and a lecture about Masonic gloves, the brethren and their guests retired to the dining room. After dinner, the master of Blainscough Lodge Allan […]
It is tradition for St George’s Lodge of Chorley No 7161 to hold their installation meeting on St George’s Day and this year was no exception. Peter Lockett (left) congratulates John Askew. The lodge room was full to witness the installation of John Askew by installing master Paul Greenway. The representative was to have been […]
New Chorley group webmaster, Jayson Jackson was installed as first principal of Coronation Chapter No 7258 on a day which also saw the chapter attain grand patronage of the MCF 2021 Festival. Westhoughton’s Brookfield Hall was the setting for this Royal Arch meeting which was attended by many distinguished companions, with many being members of […]
It was with great sadness and poignancy that the brethren of Wilderswood Lodge No 5932 held their final meeting at the Horwich Masonic Hall before surrendering their warrant. For this final meeting, the Lodge was honoured by the presence of the Assistant Provincial Grand Master – Stewart Seddon whose sad duty it was to accept […]
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