Chorley Masonic Hall

West Lancashire Freemasons are proud to report that two members have received awards in King Charles III's first New Year’s Honours list!

Read more about their achievements here👇
https://www.ugle.org.uk/discover-freemasonry/blog/obe-and-bem-two-west-lancs-freemasons

Eric Croasdale achieves a magnificent milestone - West Lancashire Freemasons The members and guests of Astley and Ellesmere Lodge No 730 gathered at Chorley Masonic Hall to celebrate Eric Croasdale’s 50-year anniversary of his initiation. They were joined by the Assistant Provincial Grand Master Peter Lockett to celebrate the occasion. When proposing Eric’s health at the...

We CAN believe it... Freemasons have rallied together and raised £250,000 towards the Ukraine Crisis Appeal! 💙💛

This is in addition to the £50,000 donated to British Red Cross to support refugees fleeing Ukraine.

🌍Whether it's online, with Gift Aid, by cheque or cash – every penny really has made a difference. We cannot thank enough, all those who have donated so far.

🎯 If you would like to make a donation, visit: mcf.org.uk/ukraine

‘Mr Hughes’ celebrates 50 years at Earl of Lathom - West Lancashire Freemasons Companions of Earl of Lathom Chapter No 730 and their guests gathered at Chorley Masonic Hall to celebrate the 50-year anniversary of Michael Hughes. Michael had asked for a low-key celebration without bells and whistles, which the chapter honoured and held the celebration as part of a normal convoc...

Double delight at Blainscough Lodge - West Lancashire Freemasons Every installation is a delight to attend but when coupled with a 60 years in Freemasonry celebration, then it is indeed a double delight. Blainscough Lodge No 8532 enjoyed such an event when they installed Nicholas (Nick) Hansen into the master’s chair and celebrated the 60 years anniversary of t...

Ray celebrates 50 years in Chorley Chapter - West Lancashire Freemasons At a special celebration at Chorley Chapter No 6287, Second Provincial Grand Principal Chris Butterfield, Assistant to the Provincial Grand Principals Malcolm Alexander and Chairman of Chorley and Leyland Group Peter Allen joined the companions and their guests to celebrate 50 years of Royal Arch Ma...

Peter celebrates 50 years in Chorley Chapter - West Lancashire Freemasons Second Provincial Grand Principal Chris Butterfield, Assistant to the Provincial Grand Principals Malcolm Alexander and Chairman of the Chorley and Leyland Group Peter Allen joined the companions and guests of Chorley Chapter No 6287 to celebrate 50 years of Royal Arch Masonry achieved by three comp...

John celebrates 50 years in Chorley Chapter - West Lancashire Freemasons A triple 50-year celebration was held at a very special meeting of Chorley Chapter No 6287 in the company of Second Provincial Grand Principal Chris Butterfield, Assistant to the Provincial Grand Principals Malcolm Alexander and Chairman of the Chorley and Leyland Group Peter Allen, to celebrate 50....

Triple 50 years celebrations at Chorley Chapter - West Lancashire Freemasons Second Provincial Grand Principal Chris Butterfield, Assistant to the Provincial Grand Principals Malcolm Alexander and Chairman of Chorley and Leyland Group Peter Allen joined the companions and their guests at Chorley Chapter No 6287 to celebrate 50 years of Royal Arch Masonry that was attained by...

Christmas came early to Prospect Lodge - West Lancashire Freemasons It is a long-held tradition for the members of Prospect Lodge No 7880 to celebrate Christmas at their December meeting and 2021, their first Christmas following the return after lockdown, they were determined to keep the tradition alive. During their lodge meeting the director of ceremonies Steve Wi...

Founder’s jewel returns to Prospect after nearly 60 years - West Lancashire Freemasons Nearly 60 years ago in 1963 a Prospect Lodge founder’s medal was presented to the founding junior deacon, Thomas (Tom) Davies. At a meeting of Prospect Lodge No 7880 the jewel returned home after being acquired by the lodge director of ceremonies Steve Williams. Steve presented it to the lodge ask...

Son installs father at Townley Parker - West Lancashire Freemasons It was a very special installation at Townley Parker Lodge No 1032 when Simon Dalley installed his father Michael Dalley into the master’s chair – and not for the first time! Michael was installed for the first time 46 years ago and Simon then installed him in 2019 into the chair of Townley Park...

This coming Sunday we have our annual Group Carol Concert and this year we will also be joined by our friends and brethren from Preston Masonic Group as we also remember those who have been affected by Covid.
Please come along to St James Church Leyland at 2:30pm to enjoy what is always a lovely occasion as well as a cuppa and mince pie afterwards in the school hall.

We’re pleased to be launching a pioneering new project with the The University of Central Lancashire - UCLan to improve equality and diversity in hospice care.

We’re embarking on an innovative 18-month initiative to enhance the inclusivity and accessibility of inpatient and community services, establishing links with ethnic minority groups to gain a better understanding of the support and care that various communities require from hospices.

Grant funding has been awarded by Hospice UK to St Catherine’s, through a donation from the Masonic Charitable Foundation the national charity of the Freemasons.

You can read more here: https://bit.ly/3wqz2GE

Chorley Lodge’s master rises for the last time - West Lancashire Freemasons The members and guests of Chorley Lodge No 6287 met for a final time at Chorley Masonic Hall. It is always a sad occasion when a lodge finds itself in the position where its members feels it has no option but to close their lodge. Chorley Lodge found that declining numbers left them with no... Read....

Brotherly love in action - West Lancashire Freemasons Caring for others is a cornerstone of Freemasonry. Within Freemasonry we call it ‘Brotherly love’ which is all about the care we give to others – Masons and non-Masons alike. A perfect example of someone who lives up to this principle is Frank Bowling, the junior deacon of Anderton Lodge No 84...

2020 has been a very difficult year but now as we approach the festive season let us continue to be cautious and care for those near and dear to us. Stay safe, stay at home and let us hope that in 2021 we can resume our enjoyment of our Freemasonry

A Christmas message from the members of Euxton Lodge!

Happy Christmas everyone!

Just as with everyone else and almost every other aspect of our working, leisure and social lives, COVID-19 has had a devastating effect. We have not been able to meet together since the start of this pandemic. It has been difficult but we have tried to hold onto some of the best of our traditions and values.

In the past, every year, Euxton Lodge’s December festive meal has provided companionship and entertainment for over 100 members and guests, including children and grandchildren with Christmas dinner, music and entertainment. We also hold a very successful raffle, raising hundreds of pounds for our widows and local charities.

This year we were not going to let “C” completely destroy that! At one of our regular weekly zoom meetings we managed to recreate some of our festive cheer, raised a glass and a mince pie, looked a bit silly, and ran an on-line raffle which actually raised even more than ever for those charities as well as raising many smiles!

Happy Christmas to everyone and let’s look forward to a better 2021!

Chorley and Leyland Group donate to local foodbanks - West Lancashire Freemasons Over the past four weeks the members of Chorley and Leyland Group have been donating to several very worthy causes based in the Chorley area; the Storehouse Foodbank project at the Living Waters Church in Chorley, the Leyland Food Bank at St Mary’s Church and the Wade Hall Community Association in...

Our chairman, Malcolm amongst the food donations. A lot of boxing up to be done tomorrow to take to the Chorley Storehouse Foodbank

Photographs from Saturday's Drop Off session. Any last minute drop offs can be made to the hall - the maintenance team will be working.

What a fantastic final Saturday to our Foodbank appeal. The donations have just kept coming with a special contribution today from Pipers Day Nursery, pictured here handing over their contribution to our Group Chairman, Peter Lockett. Thanks everyone for your generosity. Your efforts will make a difference to so many people.

Tomorrow is our last Saturday for dropping off donations for our 2020 Foodbank Appeal at Chorley Masonic Hall. We are open from 11:00 until 13:00 and the drop off point is the double doors at the side of the building.
Non perishable foodstuffs as well as Toys and Games will be well received.
Thanks for everything given so far!
If you are struggling to make it on Saturday please leave us a message here and we’ll sort something out.

We're busy collecting more food for our festive foodbank appeal.

Don’t forget, there will be a friendly face (behind a mask) waiting to take your donations for our Foodbank Appeal at Chorley Masonic Hall on Saturday between 10:00 and 14:00.

Our 2020 food bank collection is off to a great start. Donations are rolling in for both the Chorley & Leyland Food Banks.
If you have anything you wish to donate you can drop it off at Cunliffe Hall / Chorley Masonic Hall between 10:00 and 14:00 today and the next two Saturdays.