The Pathway
One of the objectives in the UGLE 2015-2020 strategy was to secure the future of Freemasonry, to improve our structure for the attraction and retention of members. In order to deliver on that objective...
View ArticleSolomon
Solomon, is the new information website managed by the United Grrand Lodge of Englland. It is designed for all for members of the United Grand Lodge of England and non-Masons alike. The PrGM believes...
View ArticleSupporting the North West Air Ambulance
A grant of £4,000 to the North West Air Ambulance from West Lancashire Freemasons has brought the total Masonic support given to air ambulances across the country to £2,400,000 since 2007. The Air...
View ArticleJonathan completes his Craft journey
Jonathan Pagan of Yachtsman’s Lodge No 3698, meeting at Woolton Golf Club, was raised to the sublime degree of a master Mason by Len Jones, who was standing in for the WM who was attending a wedding in...
View ArticleA sojourn to the seaside
Provincial Grand Chapter is always a wonderful event, and this year was no exception. Despite the inclement weather at the start of the day, it certainly didn’t dampen the spirits. Close on 600 came...
View ArticleAlan Routledge installed by his proposer
Members and guests of the Lodge of Tranquillity No 3877 assembled in the Royal Suite at Woolton Golf Club for their installation ceremony. The lodge was honoured by the presence of the Assistant...
View ArticleJohn Bell remains in the master’s chair
Adeste Fideles Lodge No 7425, a member of the Woolton Group of Lodges and Chapters that meet at Woolton Golf Club, met to hold their installation meeting. Regrettably there was only a small number of...
View ArticleJohn first principal in Grassendale Chapter
The three principals of Grassendale Chapter No 4808 welcomed companions and guests to Woolton Golf Club for the occasion of their annual installation ceremony. All the companions present were pleased...
View ArticleGraham takes the chair of Derby Lodge
Many brethren and guests turned out to witness Graham Fairley being installed into the chair of Derby Lodge No 724 where the lodge was honoured by the presence of the Provincial Grand Master Tony...
View ArticleGordon Smith celebrates long service to Masonry
Members and guests of Anfield Lodge No 2215 met in the Geoffrey Hirst Masonic Suite at Woolton Golf Club for a very special occasion. It was to celebrate Gordon Smith’s 50 yearlong devoted service to...
View ArticleAnthony takes the chair for the second time
Brethren and guests of Olympic Lodge No 4461 which meets at Woolton Golf Club were pleased to receive as their principal guest Chairman of the Widnes Group Neil Pedder. The lodge was opened by WM...
View ArticleWoolton Group Sunday carvery lunch
Over 70 Masons, their families and friends met at Woolton Golf Club for the Sunday carvery lunch. It was a lovely day, with the sun shining which put everyone in a happy mood. Over pre-lunch drinks...
View ArticleAlmost the end of an era
Brethren and guests of Prince’s Park Lodge No 4769 met at the Geoffrey Hirst Masonic suite within Woolton Golf Club for their penultimate meeting as in December 2019 they will be surrendering their...
View ArticleA great start
Woolton Freemasons have met at Woolton Golf Club since they moved there in 2006. Brethren and guests of Yachtsman’s Lodge No 3698, which incorporates Otterspool Lodge No 6605, met for their annual...
View ArticleA thoroughly enjoyable evening
Some 37 members, family and friends of Yachtsman’s Lodge No 3698 which, in 2003, amalgamated with Otterspool Lodge No 6605, which had also been a member of the Woolton Group of lodges and chapters...
View ArticleColin is first principal of Walton Chapter
The installation meeting of Walton Chapter No 1086 at Woolton Golf Club saw Colin Graham installed as first principal in an excellent and well directed ceremony. The representative of the Grand...
View ArticleAlan creamed his year in office
The Royal Suite lodge room at Woolton Golf Club was almost full to capacity to witness the WM of Anfield Lodge No 2215 Alan Ledger install his successor. In opening the lodge Alan welcomed everyone and...
View ArticleThe final curtain
On a cold December evening the brethren and guests of Prince’s Park Lodge No 4769 met at the Geoffrey Hirst Masonic Suite at Woolton Golf Club for the last time. The lodge received its warrant on 13...
View ArticleRobert exalted into De Grey and Ripon Chapter
In a dignified and sincere exaltation ceremony, Robert McParland became the newest member of De Grey and Ripon Chapter No 1356, having been proposed and seconded by Keith Lindsey and John Lee...
View ArticleAndrew passed to second degree
The brethren and guests of Yachtsman’s Lodge No 3698, which also incorporates Otterspool Lodge No 6605 met at the Geoffrey Hirst Masonic Suite in Woolton Golf Club for the last meeting of the season....
View ArticleChristopher exalted
Christopher Rutter was exalted into Grassendale Chapter No 4808 in a dignified and sincere exaltation ceremony. The chapter was opened in the usual manner by the three principals; first principal John...
View ArticleWoolton Masons host party for local community
Woolton Group Chairman Andrew Whittle worked hard to liaise with the local community and invited some 60 pensioners and their befrienders drawn from Woolton Community Life, Woolton residents, members...
View ArticleTranquillity’s Christmas Social
Lodge of Tranquillity No 3877 held its December meeting at Woolton Golf Club and the occasion saw brethren, their families and friends come together for the lodge’s annual Christmas Social ‘Ladies to...
View ArticleIan exalted into Red Triangle
Ian Felton was exalted into Red Triangle Chapter No 3874 in a sincere enhanced exaltation ceremony. The chapter was duly opened in the usual manner by the three principals; first principal Mike Fox,...
View ArticleA very special initiation at Toxteth
It was wonderful to see so many Masons attend a special and emotional initiation at Toxteth Lodge No 1356, meeting in the Geoffrey Hirst Masonic Suite at Woolton Golf Club. Over 30 visitors had come to...
View ArticleAnfield strengthens its ties
Over 40 Masons gathered to witness what should have been a double third degree at Anfield Lodge No 2215. Unfortunately, however, one of the candidates was unable to be present so a single ceremony was...
View ArticlePhillip proclaimed
Members and guests of City Lodge No 2514 assembled in the Geoffrey Hurst Masonic Suite at Woolton Golf Club to witness the proclamation of Phillip Summers as the continuing master. As the existing...
View ArticleLet there be light
Three Freemasons from Old Lerpoolian Lodge No 9270 in the Woolton Group led by Mike Cunliffe the Woolton Group Vice Chairman, answered a call for help form Headteacher Mrs Heather Austin from Chesnut...
View ArticlePaul joins Old Lerpoolian.
Initiating a new member is always a joyful occasion and there was an air of anticipation amongst the brethren and guests of Old Lerpoolian Lodge No 9270 and, having taken their places, the WM Fred...
View Article60 years a Freemason
Over 50 members and guests of Woolton Lodge of Unity No 1086 gathered at the Geoffrey Hirst Masonic Suite within Woolton Golf Club to congratulate a Freemason who had achieved 60 years. Woolton Lodge...
View ArticleEeles to run the London Marathon
Following in the footsteps of the Provincial Grand Secretary Peter Taylor, another intrepid athlete nears his challenge. Like Peter, all the money he raises will go towards the West Lancashire Masonic...
View ArticleAre you wearing your Jewel with Pride?
Many brethren are wearing their West Lancashire 2021 Festival Jewel with Pride – in the knowledge that they are supporting the Masonic Charitable Foundation. The Masonic Charitable Foundation has since...
View ArticleSteven is first principal
The members of De Grey and Ripon Chapter No 1356 held their annual installation ceremony at Woolton Golf Club and the principals extended a warm and friendly welcome to the companions and guests. The...
View ArticleA special evening at Grassendale
Member of West Derby Castle Lodge No 5821 David Boyle has become the newest member of Grassendale Chapter No 4808 in a dignified and sincere exaltation ceremony. This was a special night for David as...
View ArticleAlan Dean marks 50 years in Freemasonry
Brethren and guests of Toxteth Lodge No 1356 met at the Geoffrey Hirst Masonic Lodge within Woolton Golf Club to help Alan Dean celebrate his achieving 50 years in Freemasonry. WM of the lodge Stephen...
View ArticleNorman attains the chair for a third time
Members and guests of Woolton Lodge of Unity No 1086, which is a lodge of amalgamated lodges, namely, Walton Lodge No 1086, Lodge of Prudence No 2114, Allerton Lodge No 6653 and Warbreck Lodge No 6976,...
View ArticleA fine raising
Members and guests of Yachtsman’s Lodge No 3698 which also incorporates Otterspool Lodge No 6605 met at the Geoffrey Hirst Masonic suite within Woolton Golf Club to raise Andrew Aitchison. The WM...
View ArticleTime to toast the NHS
Freemasons are inviting the whole country to toast ‘absent friends, and those working on the frontline in the NHS’ at 9pm tonight Freemasons are calling for the whole community to ensure no one feels...
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