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West Lancashire Freemasons Provincial Grand Lodge of West Lancashire. The Province is one of the largest Provinces under the b

The Province of West Lancashire is not only the largest of the Provinces ranged under the banner of the United Grand Lodge of England but can also claim to be the birthplace of English Freemasonry. The initiation of Elias Ashmole in Warrington on 16 October 1646 is the earliest recorded initiation into English Freemasonry. All trace of that early Lancashire lodge, if indeed such a lodge existed and was not merely an ad hoc meeting of conveniently situated Freemasons, has disappeared. The oldest of the existing lodges in the province is the Lodge of Loyalty No 86 in Prescot which dates from 1753 and still meets on the Wednesday before full moon, although the brethren, of course, can no longer rely on their horses to see them safely home in the moonlight. The Province was founded as Lancashire Western Division in 1826, becoming the Province of West Lancashire in 1960. It covers that part of the ancient county of Lancashire west of the Great North Road (A6) but including Preston and Lancaster. It extends from the Lake District to the Mersey and from Liverpool into the suburbs of Manchester. Its lodges now meet in five counties – Lancashire, Cumbria, Greater Manchester, Merseyside and Cheshire.

Help Shape the Future Learning Experience of Freemasonry in West Lancashire: Provincial Learning & Development Officer
02/11/2026

Help Shape the Future Learning Experience of Freemasonry in West Lancashire: Provincial Learning & Development Officer

Freemasonry has four guiding principles and is focused on family, fun and fellowship. Learn More Welcome to the Province of West Lancashire and the home of local Freemasonry for over 375 years. We are West Lancashire Freemasons. Freemasonry is one of the oldest social and charitable organisations in...

Unity at Urmston
01/11/2026

Unity at Urmston

01/11/2026

Remembrance Sunday this year takes place on Sunday 8th November, as usual I will be joining in with the parade and the ceremony at the Cenotaph, this year I will be accompanied by the Group Chairman, Ian Green.

The start location for the parade has changed from that in previous years and it will now start on St. Mary's Way at Leigh, so I will be at Leigh Masonic hall around 9.30 am to walk across to St Mary's Way for around 10.00am to join the parade.

01/11/2026
Martin Clements, Mark Matthews and Adam Simpson pay a visit to the Masonic Memorial Garden.
01/11/2026

Martin Clements, Mark Matthews and Adam Simpson pay a visit to the Masonic Memorial Garden.

LET'S MAKE CHRISTMAS SPECIAL!ONE BROTHER. ONE TOY. ONE BIG DIFFERENCE.Christmas should be a magical time for every child...
01/11/2026

LET'S MAKE CHRISTMAS SPECIAL!
ONE BROTHER. ONE TOY. ONE BIG DIFFERENCE.
Christmas should be a magical time for every child, but sadly, for some families in our local
communities, the festive season can be a difficult time.
The Mersey Valley Light Blues have launched a fantastic Christmas Toy Drive, bringing
together our Masonic Lodges and brethren to help put smiles on the faces of disadvantaged
children and young people this Christmas.
And we need your help!
We're calling on Freemasons across Mersey Valley and beyond to get behind this worthwhile
initiative.
Imagine if every brother donated just ONE NEW, UNWRAPPED TOY. With the number
of brethren and lodges across our Province, just think what we could achieve together!
Toys are welcome for all ages, from toddlers to teenagers.
Donations of all sizes and budgets are appreciated.
Whether it's a small gift or something a little bigger, every donation counts.
COLLECTION POINT:
St Helens Masonic Hall.
This isn't about how much you spend. It's about showing that we care and making sure that a
child who might otherwise go without has something special to open on Christmas morning.
Freemasonry has always believed in supporting our communities, helping those in need and
putting something back into society.
Now is our opportunity to put those values into action.
BRETHREN, LET'S RALLY TOGETHER!
Please share this appeal with your Lodge, your Masonic friends and your family. Encourage
your Lodge members to get involved and help us make this first Christmas Toy Drive
something truly special.
And let's make it the beginning of an annual tradition that grows bigger and better every year.
Small Toys... Big Smiles!
Real Toys. Real Smiles. LET'S MAKE CHRISTMAS SPECIAL!

Malcolm Burrill enjoys a surprise Wurlitzer experience
31/10/2026

Malcolm Burrill enjoys a surprise Wurlitzer experience

To mark Malcolm Burrill’s celebration of 50 years in Freemasonry and membership of the North Fylde Group, members of Wyre Lodge No 7704 arranged a special surprise organised by John Kitchener and members of the lodge in the form of a memorable ‘Wurlitzer Experience’ at the world-famous Blackpo...

Dispensation to wear regalia for Remembrance parades/events
31/10/2026

Dispensation to wear regalia for Remembrance parades/events

Winrow Edwards takes the next step at Rectitude Lodge
30/10/2026

Winrow Edwards takes the next step at Rectitude Lodge

Winrow Edwards was passed to the degree of fellow craft at Rectitude Lodge No 4122, in a ceremony attended by Provincial Grand Master Mark Matthews. Also present were Assistant Provincial Grand Master Michael Tax, Provincial Senior Grand Warden Alan Ledger and Provincial Junior Grand Warden Paul Wha...

Double initiation for Dougie and Martin at Lodge of Harmony
30/10/2026

Double initiation for Dougie and Martin at Lodge of Harmony

42 brethren attended Garston Masonic Hall on Island Road in Liverpool, for the initiation ceremonies of Douglas (Dougie) Cleghorn and Martin Grace into the Lodge of Harmony No 220. WM Kevin Flynn opened the lodge in due form, completed the domestic business and announced that the double initiation w...

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