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Memorial unveiled to honour victims of Morecambe Bay tragedy

A memorial dedicated to the victims of the Morecambe Bay helicopter tragedy, which led to seven men, including pilot Steve Potton (Senior warden of Onward Lodge No 5540), in losing their lives in the Morecambe Bay helicopter crash
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Ray is recognised for his outstanding services

It was an extremely emotional and yet uplifting time during the centenary meeting of the Stanley of Bickerstaffe Lodge No 3511 when the Provincial Grand Master Peter Hosker asked for Ray Tompsett (ADC) to be placed before him.
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Meet the new senior officers of the Province

Pictured from left to right at last years annual cabaret and dinner, are: Joan Skidmore, Roy Skidmore, Pat Jones and Howard Jones.

Howard Jones – Deputy Provincial Grand Master

Born in Liverpool on 28 January 1941 Howard attended Booker Avenue Primary School and then The Liverpool Institute High School for Boys,
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Keeping the torch burning brightly for 100 years

The members of Stanley of Bickerstaffe Lodge No 3511 celebrated 100 years of Freemasonry at the Ormskirk Masonic Hall with an impressive ceremony.
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The Office 1912 – Working at Freemasons’ Hall

Pictured from left to right, are: Colin Penty Wright, Roy Skidmore, Diane Clements, John Moore, Colin Shannon and Kevin Poynton.

The members of Lathom Lodge No 2229 and their guests who attended the meeting held at Ridgmont House (Horwich Masonic Hall), were treated to a very informative talk given by Diane Clements,
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Magnificent work in the lodge

Stephen Anthony Rhodes was installed as the new master of Stretford with Trafford Lodge No 4379, this is also Stephen’s first time through the chair of King Solomon.
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Peter invested as an Assistant to the Provincial Grand Principals

Brigantes Chapter No 9734, held its fifth regular convocation on 21 January 2012, at Kendal Masonic Hall.
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1897 heavy maul presented to New WM

The Provincial Grand Master was represented by John Wreyford, Past Junior Grand Deacon, at the installation
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Aspects of Scottish Freemasonry

The Grand and Provincial Grand Lodge Officers Luncheon Club held its first meeting of 2012 in the magnificent main dining room at Liverpool Masonic Hall.
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Blackpool resounds to the skirl of the pipes

Bob McGowan toasts the haggis.

Once again Masons, family and friends packed the Blackpool Masonic hall to enjoy what has now become a regular feature on the hall’s social calendar, a celebration of the Scottish poet Robbie Burns.
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Brothers support brother at Ansdell Lodge

The initiation of John Bradley into Ansdell Lodge No 3607 was certainly a family affair with brothers supporting brother.
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Robert takes the Chair at Lodge Amounderness

Pictured from left to right, are: Ian Sanderson, Robert Irwin, Stephen Pemberton and group vice-chairman Martin Baxendale.

Robert Irwin was installed as Master of Lodge Amounderness No 7105 for the ensuing year at a ceremony held at Wyrebank, Garstang.
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A royal turnout for the Deputy Grand Superintendent

Pictured from left to right, are: Dave Wright and John Wilson chatting to Steven Reid.

In the relaxed surroundings of Liverpool’s Adelphi Hotel, Gladstone Group Chairman Bill Culshaw and the members of the newly reconstituted Liverpool Gladstone Group
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New master for Lodge of Lights

More than 80 Freemasons attended the installation of Dennis Wilding as WM of the Lodge of Lights No 148 at Warrington Masonic Hall.
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Joint Blackpool project raises £400 for Trinity Hospice

Pictured from left to right, are: Peter Mann (WM Ashlar Lodge) Lisa Martin (Trinity Hospice’s Community Fundraiser) and Billy Watt (IPM Blackpool Temperance Lodge).

After the fantastic success of last year’s joint venture, Ashlar Lodge No 5154 and Blackpool Temperance Lodge No 5303 decided to do it all again
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Christopher visits Hesketh Chapter

The companions of Hesketh Chapter No 986 were honoured by the presence of Christopher Band, Second Provincial Grand Principal
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PrGM diary:


Bob Hodgeson (First Principal) and Peter Hosker are pictured after the installation ceremony at Abercromby Chapter.


As Grand Superintendent, I always visit the chapter of my acting Provincial Grand Scribe Nehemiah during his year in office, to honour him and to thank him for his commitment and good work.

Ed Mawdsley of Abercromby Chapter No 3699 has brought to the office his many fraternal and enthusiastic qualities and he has continued the high standards set by his illustrious predecessors.

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Recent announcements
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New Provincial Membership Officer announced

The Provincial Grand Master has appointed Michael Threlfall to suceed John Wingfield as Provincial Membership Officer
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The Deputy Provincial Grand Master to retire

The Deputy Provincial Grand Master, WBro Michael H. Hill, PSGD, has, with great regret, informed the RW Provincial Grand Master that he wishes to retire from that office, as a consequence of illness
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Medical research update

Research funded by the Grand Charity could lead to potential cure for age-related deafness
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£15,000 emergency grant for Philippines typhoon disaster

On 17 December 2011, a typhoon pounded the southern Philippines, bringing heavy rains and strong winds, which resulted in massive flooding and landslides.
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An unofficial delivery the 2012 Prestonian Lecture


Prestonian


An unofficial delivery the 2012 Prestonian Lecture will be given in Arrowhead Lodge of Freedom No 8500 at their regular meeting on Monday 2 April 2012
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GRAND MASONIC BALL 2012

The Grand Masonic Ball will be held in the Premier Suite at the Reebok Stadium, Bolton on 9 March 2012. The reception will once again be graced by the ladies from the Highgate String Quartet who will be playing a selection of classics, songs from the shows and popular music. During dinner music will be provided by Ray Dainton.
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