UGLE says “Enough is Enough!”
Following negative reporting recently about Freemasonry in the Guardian newspaper and also seen in other media outlets, the CEO of United Grand Lodge of England, Dr David Staples has responded by...
View ArticleMatthew proclaimed first principal
The companions of De Grey and Ripon Chapter No 1356 held their installation convocation at Woolton Golf Club and on this occasion the chapter was honoured by the presence of the Chairman of Ormskirk...
View ArticleGeorge celebrates 50 years in Freemasonry
The officers, brethren and visitors of Toxteth Lodge No 1356 met at Woolton Golf Club to celebrate the 50 years in Freemasonry of George Alexander Quaile in the presence of Assistant Provincial Grand...
View ArticleFrom little acorns grow mighty oaks
Each year the Woolton Group hold a celebration of achievement for those brethren and companions who have been honoured by the province, either for the first time or receive a further promotion. This...
View ArticleRetirements and appointments
From the office of the Provincial Grand Secretary – February 2018 CRAFT and ROYAL ARCH RETIREMENTS and APPOINTMENTS W.Bro. Anthony Bent PSGD, W.Bro. Harry Cox PSGD and W.Bro Robert Wright PSGD have all...
View ArticleMemorable night for Christopher
Brethren of Woolton Lodge of Unity No 1086, held their annual installation at Woolton Golf Club with more than 80 members and guests in attendance, to witness Christopher Taplin installed as master....
View ArticleDavid joins Derby Lodge
David Eustace has become the newest member of Derby Lodge No 724, in a flawless and sincere initiation ceremony performed by WM Malcolm Jolley. Malcolm Jolley (left) and David Eustace. Before the lodge...
View ArticleMake a new Will your 2018 promise
Spring has sprung, drawing a line under the winter months, although Storm Emma just couldn’t let go and for many, the annual psychological battle to keep New Year’s resolutions alive probably ended...
View ArticlePrGM’s Diary February 2018
It’s been a cold, wintery start to February, with snow in many parts of our Province but this has been truly offset by the warm and generous welcome I’ve received everywhere this month. On the first of...
View ArticleGrand rank appointments and promotions 2018
From the Office of the Provincial Grand Secretary CRAFT GRAND RANKS 2018 THE PROVINCIAL GRAND MASTER CONGRATULATES THE FOLLOWING BRETHREN ON THEIR WELL-DESERVED HONOUR FIRST APPOINTMENTS: Andrew John...
View ArticleOh, what a night!
That might be the opening line to the classic ‘Four Seasons’ hit but even though this event wasn’t in ‘late December 1963’ it certainly was ‘a very special night’. The 158th ‘Grand Ball and Banquet’...
View ArticleGeorge Washington’s Masonic apron
Companions of Walton Chapter No 1086, hosted the third joint convocation of the Woolton Group. All four chapters from the Woolton Group joined forces to stage the joint convocation entitled ‘George...
View ArticleGreat expectations at Anfield Lodge
Some 60 brethren together with guests of Anfield Lodge No 2215 met at the Geoffrey Hirst Masonic Suite at Woolton Golf Club, to witness an unusual initiation ceremony. Pictured from left to right, are:...
View Article‘Old’ boys in fine form
Brethren and guests of Old Lerpoolian Lodge No 9270, met at Woolton Golf Club for their installation meeting. The WM John McGibbon welcomed everyone to the meeting and asked them to assist him to open...
View ArticlePrGM’s Diary March 2018
A very cold and wintery start to the month, but Maureen and I enjoyed a family birthday on the first day followed by a day in Manchester on the second. This was somewhat of a trauma as we were...
View ArticlePacked house for care seminar
Eric Hart, the Provincial Grand Almoner held a seminar in Leyland Masonic Hall for the Provincial Care team to introduce new team members, update them on new processes with the MCF and issue a...
View ArticleA fine initiation at Toxteth Lodge
Initiating a new member is always a joyful occasion and there was an air of anticipation amongst the brethren and guests of Toxteth Lodge No 1356 and on this occasion, there were no fewer than three...
View ArticleWest Lancs Freemasons aid ‘Blood Bikes’ deliver
In response to an appeal by local charity ‘North West Blood Bikes’ (NWBB) for help in replacing their ageing fleet of motorbikes, Freemasons from West Lancashire were swift to respond. Their own local...
View ArticleWLFC supports the Masonic Fishing Charity
Due to the generosity of the Freemasons of the Province of West Lancashire, the north west branch of the Masonic Fishing Charity has been able to purchase a trailer for transporting equipment to and...
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