Cheshire Provincial Grand Stewards Lodge No. 3449

25/04/2026

Well the day didn't disappoint. We greeted 2 new members to the Lodge and had a little time travel back to 1759, as well as a lively social board following the meeting.

With the summer break coming up, we hope you enjoy the rest. It will take us some time to get over this one.

Province of Cheshire Freemasons
United Grand Lodge of England

25/04/2026

Its a warm one outside but you can guarantee the Lodge room will be hotter. With over 80 people attending today's meeting for a demonstration of the 1759 ceremony, it's going to be a busy day.

Province of Cheshire Freemasons
United Grand Lodge of England

28/09/2025

27/04/2025

Yesterday over 90 members helped Bob Harrop celebrate 60 years as a Freemason. A fascinating and detailed history of Bob's Masonic career was given by Senior Freemason Seb Daly in the presence of the Head of Cheshire Freemasons, David Dyson and other Senior leaders of the Province. Following this a humorous and enlightening speech was given by Bob at the social board, recounting some stories over his time as a Freemason.

This was not the only cause for celebration yesterday as the Lodge were told that Bob had also recently celebrated his 90th birthday this week.

Province of Cheshire Freemasons
United Grand Lodge of England

26/04/2025

All set up for today's meeting at The Guildhall, Stockport, to celebrate Bob Harrop's 60 years in Freemasonry. This is an achievement not seen regularly. Congratulations Bob.

We hope you enjoy yourself today if you are visiting.

United Grand Lodge of England
Province of Cheshire Freemasons

26/02/2025

In 1919 a specially convened meeting of the United Grand Lodge of England was held to celebrate peace and it was agreed that a memorial for the 3225 masons lost during The Great War should be built for the central home for Freemasonry. The Masonic Million Memorial Fund was then launched in September that year and brethren both at home and overseas were invited to contribute to raise the £1,000,000 needed to finance the work. The voluntary contributions from individuals and Lodges were to be recognised by the award of the Masonic Million Memorial Fund Commemorative Jewel.

Masters of Lodges contributing an average of ten guineas (£10.50) per member, would be awarded the commemorative jewel (roughly the equivalent of £645 today) such Lodges would then be known as Hall Stone Lodges (thus giving the jewel its name) and their names and numbers were inscribed on commemorative marble panels in the main ceremonial entrance vestibule of Freemasons’ Hall London. This was an amazing achievement given that the average weekly wage was then around £2.20.

In Cheshire we have 8 Hall Stone Lodges still in existence. At Saturdays meeting 3 of these Lodges were present, this is a rarity but special none the less.

Pictured here L-R are:
Andy Bailey - Trident Lodge No.4843
Richard Antipas - The North Cheshire Haven Lodge No.4939
Doug Coburn - Vernon Lodge No.5117

23/02/2025

We promised a great day and it was delivered, spectacularly.

Over 150 masons packed Cheshire View to receive a lecture given by Jonty Powis. Many comments have been made about his excellent presentation but almost everyone liked the personal aspect of his delivery.

We were also treated to a visit from the Assistant Grand Master, Steven Varley as well as many senior Freemasons from across Cheshire and neighbouring provinces.

Keep your eyes peeled for another special thing that happened on the day. It will be posted later this week.

United Grand Lodge of England
Province of Cheshire Freemasons

27/01/2025

Are you free on 22nd February? This is not to be missed

Province of Cheshire Freemasons
United Grand Lodge of England

24/11/2024

At yesterday's annual installation meeting Simon Palfreyman became the 112th Worshipful Master of Cheshire Provincial Grand Stewards Lodge, which was witnessed by many of the leadership team.

During the meeting we also welcomed the new Acting Provincial Grand Stewards for this year as new members of the Lodge. They are;

Mike O'Brien - an avid XBox fan who loves saving the world from aliens and zombies.

Leon Teasdale - won a competition to be the Bisto Gravy Kid......but doesn't like gravy!!

Iain Collins - who has used approx 14 million litre's of fuel so far in his career as a pilot.

David Dalrymple - played in the 1987 RBS Youth League Rugby Final at Murrayfield in front of 2000 fans.

Rob Ellis - Ran a half marathon in ladies underwear whilst serving in the Army (he had a bra tan line for 3 weeks).

Arnold Ellershaw - at the age of 50, ran 5x 10km's, 10x 5km's and an Extreme Triathalon.

Kevin Rigg - Loves meeting new people and socialising.

Province of Cheshire Freemasons
United Grand Lodge of England

14/10/2024

It can’t be often in this or any other Province that the Master of a Lodge is installed in the chair by the same Brother in two different lodges in the same lodge room 24 years apart. But that’s what happened on Friday 11 October when Rob Ashley installed Richard Antipas into the chair of The North Cheshire Haven Lodge No. 4939 having first installed him into the chair of The Haven Lodge No. 5710 on 25 November 2000. In the intervening years Richard has also been through the chair of both Townfield Lodge No. 7021 and Inglemoor Lodge No. 5927 which is an Area 3 daylight lodge meeting at Sale Golf Club. It was a good ceremony and social board afterwards with lots of shared memories of both lodges which amalgamated in 2010 and are now looking forward to its centenary celebrations in 2027.

Richard is also a member of Cheshire Provincial Grand Stewards Lodge No. 3449, congratulations Richard, enjoy your year.

United Grand Lodge of England
Province of Cheshire Freemasons