September bUGLE
Welcome to the second edition of the bUGLE which is produced by the United Grand Lodge of England and is sent to the Provincial Grand Master, for him to distribute to the members in West Lancashire,...
View ArticleWoolton Group annual golf competition
The eagerly awaited ‘Woolton Golf Competition’ was held at Woolton Golf Club, the home of the Woolton Masons. In the run up to competition day the weather had been very mixed and the golf club...
View ArticleMichael first principal of Red Triangle
The members of Red Triangle Chapter No 3874 held their annual installation ceremony at Woolton Golf Club. The three principals entered the chapter and opened proceedings in step with normal custom. The...
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 ArticleNew and young Masons forum
The Provincial Grand Master Tony Harrison invites all new and young Masons to join him at this inaugural ‘New and young Masons forum’. The programme for the meeting is: A presentation on The Keystone...
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 ArticleGrand Ball and Banquet
The Province of West Lancashire 160th annual Grand Ball and Banquet will be held on Friday 20 March 2020 at the Premier Suite, University of Bolton Stadium, Bolton BL6 6SF. The Ball is open to all...
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 ArticlePrGM’s Diary October 2019
On the morning of 1 October, I travelled to Leyland to our Provincial office for the Royal Arch Cabinet meeting which was attended by all my assistants together with my two deputies, the Provincial...
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...
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