Return to TopArchive from March 2008 to December 2010
18th Dec 10 Joshua's Longest Day - a lecture not to be missed ... ( read more)
Chorley link to the newly consecrated Brigantes Chapter .. ( read more)
Astley & Ellesmere Lodge Ladies to dine .. ( read more)
Blainscough Lodge Ladies to dine .. ( read more)
Chorley Lodges Ladies to dine .. ( read more)
28th Nov 10 More than 100 Brethren witnessed an excellent demonstration of a Scottish third ... ( read more )
Masons take Chorley Wildcats to heart ... ( read more )
Westhoughton Installation ... ( read more )
Prospect Installation ... ( read more )
Chorley Installation ... ( read more )
Care to attend an excellent New Years bash ? ... ( read more )
Townley Parker Installation ... ( read more )
Prospect are celebrating Christmas ... ( read more )
Lewis's Abound in Rivington Lodge ... ( read more )
Asshaw Installation ... ( read more )
Horwich Installation ... ( read more )
Tydesley get a new initiate ... ( read more )
14th Nov 10 The Gavel HAS travelled ... ( read more )
Tyldesley Installation ... ( read more )
Earl of Lathom Installation ... ( read more )
Rockhaven Installation 2010 ... ( read more )
Amity Installation ... ( read more )
An excellent night out was had by everyone at the Group Ball ... ( read more )
31st Oct 10 If music is your first love then we have just the job for you ... ( read more )
The Cornerstone Society Sat 13th Nov just over the Pennines ... ( read more )
Group Meeting 12th November ... ( read more )
Peace Lodge Installation ... ( read more )
Virtual Raffle, a practical guide ... ( read more )
18th Oct 10 Prepared to be scared - really scared ... ( read more )
The Gavel did NOT travel on 5th Oct with nobody making a claim !.
Are you going to allow St James to keep it ? ... ( read more )
Xmas is a coming !!! ... ( read more )
Enjoy the Autumn Ball ... ( read more )
Experience a Scottish 3rd Degree ... ( read more )
3rd Oct 10 Harold Leece celebrated his 50 years in masonry on 30th Sept ... ( read more )
2nd Oct 10 August saw an amazing fund raising event at Chorley organized by Malc Schofield ... ( read more )
27th Sept 10 Found regalia ... ( read more )
There is an updated Group Installation 2010/2011 Calendar now available ... ( read more )
Excellent working tools at Wilderswood Installation ... ( read more )
Tribute is paid to David Arrowsmith at the celebratory festive board marking his retirement as Sec ... ( read more )
Chorley Hall repairs progress ... ( read more )
19th Sept 10 The Group has a new Publicity Team ... ( read more )
The Group Golf Competition was won by ... ( read more )
More golf news ... ( read more )
18th Sept 10 There are several amusing pictures from the Group Bowling Day ... ( read more )
The West Lancashire Masonic Caravan Club AGM 2010 report ... (read more )
A Century of Life ... ( read more )
Details of the 151st Masonic Festival are now available ... ( read more )
Chorley Wildcats strike first ... ( read more )
St James claim a record third Gavel possession ... ( read more )
25th June 10 Sportsman's Dinner at Chorley 19th August - NOT TO BE MISSED ... ( read more )
Group Chairman pays tribute to Brian Goth ... ( read more )
21st June 10 Group Bowling Competition 2010 ... ( read more )
Could you be the next Group Publicity Officer ? ... ( read more )
The Provincial Year Book Committee seek sponsorship ... ( read more )
20th June 10 Chorley Lodge hold the Gavel for the Summer ... ( read more )
The Chairman's other Masonic life ... ( read more )
Is a career in Province for you ? ... ( read more )
Golf bandits created havoc ... ( read more )
19th June 10 The Group calendar of Installation and Special events is now available ... ( read more )
Lever Park Installation ... ( read more )
Setantia Chapter Installation ... ( read more )
Chorley Group was heavily involved at the close of the 2010 Festival ... ( read more )
A collection of pictures from hosting PGL ... ( read more )
A Lodge of 19 members raise over £600 for charity in a night ... ( read more )
4th May 10 The last chance to claim the Gavel this season is fast approaching ... ( read more )
The Group Charity Steward earns a Special achievement award ... ( read more )
Horwich Masons go wandering ... ( read more )
Group Dinner report ... ( read more )
A Grand Day Out ... ( read more )
17th April 10 Chorley raise an amazing sum for 2010 Festival ... ( read more )
Racing night at Brookfield ... ( read more )
Rivington Installation ... ( read more )
11th April 10 Chorley Royal Arch Masons honoured ... ( read more )
7th April 10 Chorley Lodge raise £500 for charity ... ( read more )
6th April 10 Chorley Hall needs your help ... ( read more )
And the Gavel is now at ... ( read more )
Former Group Chairman is still active ... ( read more )
21st March 10 Members of the Group are appointed Grand Officers ... ( read more )
Chorley Masonic Hall has been renamed as Cunliffe Hall ... ( read more )
Minutes of the Group Meeting held on 5th March 10 are now available ... ( read more )
10th March 10 The Gavel jumps to another new home .. or is it ? ... ( read more )
3rd March 10 The Gavel has gone to a new home and you have 5 days to claim it ... ( read more )
28th Feb 10 Our new APGM is invested in a "unique" way ... ( read more )
Group Chairman makes his "Representing" debut ... ( read more )
16th Feb 10 Chorley Group Meeting will be held at 7.30pm prompt on Friday 5th March at Chorley Hall.
10th Feb 10 Breaking news -the Gavel has travelled ... ( read more )
Chorley Hall has a book exchange ... ( read more )
The Provincial honours list for Craft and Royal Arch are now available ... ( read more )
Read about the new Provincial Junior Warden ... ( read more )
Attend the investiture of our APGM ... ( read more )
18th Jan 10 Chorley Group APGM Frank Wilkinson sadly has resigned ... ( read more )
17th Jan 10 Chorley Emulation Lodge of Instruction will be performing a demonstration 2nd Degree ceremony ... ( read more )
On 30th March find out why we do what we do in an Initiation Ceremony ... ( read more )
Beat the recession and win £100 ... ( read more )
Astley & Ellesmere Lodge Amalgamation ... ( read more )
13th Jan 10 Chorley Group well represented in Cypriot centenary ... ( read more )
Did you know the West Lancs Caravan Club started in our Group ... ( read more )
Do NOT miss Alan Byers 50th on Thursday 28th Jan ... ( read more )
3rd Jan 10 Our PGM is honoured in the New Years Honours List ... ( read more )
Calling all Quiz boffins ... ( read more )
16th Dec 09 Were you a winner in the raffle ... ( read more )
The Group Fellowship lunch was an excellent event ... ( read more )
The November Group Meeting minutes are now available ... ( read more )
13th Dec 09 Christmas is a time for sharing ... ( read more )
Chorley has got talent ... ( read more )
6th Dec 09 Westhoughton Chapter enjoy a splendid Installation ... ( read more )
Rockhaven celebrated its 50th anniversary and a banner dedication last week ... ( read more )
The West Lancashire Freemasons' Charity make a grant of £1500 to Holy Trinity Church, Horwich ... ( read more )
The best kept gossip exposed !!!!!! ... ( read more )
29th Nov 09 A dignified and emotional night ... ( read more )
Wilderswood Lodge to represent the Group ... ( read more )
22nd Nov 09 Have Gavel - Will Travel is launched ( read more )
16th Nov 09 Are you serious about your ritual ? ... ( read more )
YOUR voice counts - make it heard. We want to know your views about this website ... ( read more )
10th Nov 09 The Group Autumn Ball was a great success on Saturday evening ... ( read more )
8th Nov 09 Support Ecclesholme and try and win "Robbie" ... ( read more )
Astley Lodge's last meeting will take place tomorrow Mon 9th.
3rd Nov 09 The Group Meeting is scheduled for 7.30pm Friday 20th Nov at Westhoughton ... ( read more )
The Ashes Sportsman's Dinner raised an amazing amount ... ( read more )
Julie Deakin leaves Ecclesholme after 10 years ... ( read more )
25th Oct 09 Have you got your ticket for the Group Supported event this Friday ? Call Mike Silver 0774 874 5667 ... ( read more )
Your chance to see a banner dedication ... ( read more )
21st Oct 09 Calling all Masters and First Principals - there is a Lodge & Chapter just for you ... ( read more )
Chorley stroke victims benefit from masonry ... ( read more )
Ever wonder where the charity monies you pay in your subscription ends up ? ... ( read more )
11th Oct 09 Every now and then a Brother or Companion rises to become a leader among freemasons ... ( read more )
19th Sept 09 Do not miss the Autumn Ball 7th Nov at Chorley ... ( read more )
13th Sept 09 Full details of how to be part of the Ashes Sportsman's Dinner Friday 30th October ... ( read more )
The Group helps out a young champion ( read more )
Tickets for the Christmas Draw have now been distributed to each Lodge by the Group Social Committee ( read more )
6th Sept 09 There has been a very important development in relation to Group Meeting ... ( read more )
Tickets for the premier event, the "Ashes" Sportsman's Dinner Friday 30th October are on sale ... ( read more )
The West Lancs Freemasons Charity is having its first AGM on Thursday 24th Sept at Leyland ... ( read more )
3rd Sept 09 Anderton Lodge raise £160 for non Masonic charity on a fun day out ... ( read more )
1st Sept 09 Internet Lodge invite you to their meeting Saturday 10th October ... ( read more )
Regalia and Masonic items available in Preston ... ( read more )
29th Aug 09 The role of the Group Publicity Officer ... ( read more )
Very important dates within the Group ... ( read more )
27th Aug 09 The Ecclesholme summer fair did not raise quite as much as hoped. View balance sheet ... ( read more )
The money raised for Ecclesholme gets spent on the residents ... ( read more )
The Group Bowling competition was held on Sunday 14th June ... ( read more )
23rd Aug 09 The website update of Lodges is progressing well. Please ensure your Lodge page is up to date.
St James Lodge (Westhoughton) will be having a "Guide Dog for the blind" demonstration ... (read more )
Chorley Sea Cadets benefit from Freemasonry ( read more )
20th Aug 09 The 2009/2010 Group Year Book has been delivered to each of the Halls - Lodge Secretaries please check.
We now have a new Assistant to the Provincial Grand Principals ... ( read more )
16th Aug 09 Visit the photo gallery for some pictures of the Morecambe Bay Walk in July and Ecclesholme Summer Fair ... ( click here )
Important news about the 2010 Masters Ball - its moving to the Reebok ... ( read more )
Interested in canal boats then you must read this article ... ( read more )
The new 2009/2010 Group Year Book will be available imminently ... ( read more )
26th May 09 The Group Bowling Competition is on Sunday 14th June ... ( read more )
Lever Park Lodge launch their website ... ( read more )
18th May 09 Jack Jermy celebrates an amazing masonic golden jubilee ... ( read more )
Chorley brethren honoured at Provincial Grand Lodge ... ( read more )
Do not miss out on the Group Fellowship meetings ... ( read more )
Get tickets for Ridgmont BBQ Sunday 14th June 09 ... ( read more )
7th May 09 Lever Park celebrate a triple ... ( read more )
Please note the Lodge Mentors Meeting is at 7.30pm Thursday 14th May at Westhoughton.
1st May 09 Please ensure you read the report of the Group Charity Stewards meeting ... ( read more )
Do you play Golf ? - then you must read on ... ( read more )
Brian Goth reports on Group promotions at Provincial Grand Chapter ... ( read more )
19th April 09
Brian Goth has been appointed the Group Communications Officer ... (
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)
13th April 09 The Minutes of the March Group meeting are now available ... ( read more )
Do not miss out on an amazing talk at the Masonic Research meeting Friday 24th April ... ( read more )
5th April 09 A Group Communications Officer is needed ... ( read more )
22nd March 09 Whittle le Woods Playing Field Trust benefit from the West Lancashire Charity ... ( read more )
Find out how you can help a worthy cause to become a recipient of charities ... ( read more )
St Georges Lodge raise £500 for charity ... ( read more )
15th March 09 Grand Lodge honours within Chorley Group ... ( read more )
18th March 09 The Morecambe Bay Sponsored walk is set for Saturday 4th July 09 ... ( read more )
The Provincial raffle raised over £14,000 but sadly no winners in our Group ... ( List of winners )
8th Feb 09 Members of the Chorley Group have been offered and accepted appointments and promotions in Provincial Grand Lodge and
Provincial Grand Chapter in accordance with the following list ... ( read more )
The Chorley Group via West Lancs Freemasons' Charity come to the rescue ... ( read more )
14th Jan 09 Chorley Group is to host the Provincial Grand Lodge 2010 meeting and you are needed ... ( read more )
Brian Bargh of Chorley Lodge had an excellent evening as he celebrated 50 years in masonry ... ( read more )
Ridgmont Entertainments are hosting a Sportsman's Dinner on Friday 6th March ... ( read more )
21st Dec 08 A little bit of Masonic Christmas spirit was displayed earlier in the week ... ( read more )
17th Dec 08 Are you a lucky winner in the Group Xmas draw? To read the story ( read more) and for the results ... ( read more )
14th Dec 08 Will all email subscribers ensure that newscmg@blueyonder.co.uk is not blocked by your spam filters or in your junk mail folder.
Do you wish to see the Provincial Grand Master and the Provincial team in action at a Lodge meeting ... ( read more )
Bill Ward of Townley Parker Lodge recently celebrated an amazing 60 yrs in masonry ... ( read more )
30th Nov 08 Ecclesholme Christmas Fair was a huge success raising over £1,700 ... ( read more )
11th Nov 08 Derian House found themselves the recipients of a cheque for £1349.90 after the Morecambe Bay walk ... ( read more )
Peace Lodge become Gold Patrons of the 2010 Festival ... ( read more )
Astley Lodge are hosting a fascinating explanation of the hidden mysteries of the 3rd Degree tracing board ... ( read more )
It is the responsibility of every Lodge to ensure your Lodge page is correct and notify the webmaster of any changes.
9th Nov 08 Ecclesholme is supported by many in the Group and the Christmas Fair is no exception ... ( read more )
A large number of the Chorley Group attended the recent West Lancashire Charity Festival dinner at Southport ... ( see pics )
28th Sept 08 Attend the rare and prestigious Prestonian Lecture on Monday 20th October ... ( read more )
27th Sept 08 A must read "The Story of a Double Double" ... ( read more )
Do not miss out on The Autumn Ball Saturday 3rd November 08 hosted by the Group ... ( read more )
What exactly are those ties that Group and Provincial Officers wear? ... ( read more )
23rd Sept 08 A talk on Royal Arch will be given by the Group Liaison Officer on Tuesday 14th Oct ... ( read more )
7th Sept 08 Wednesday 24th Sept will see a double first degree ceremony at Blainscough Lodge ... ( read more )
The bucking bronco competition proved extremely popular at the Ridgmont based Fun Day ... ( read more )
The all new Chorley Group Year Book 2008/2009 has replaced the diary ... ( read more )
28th August 08 Are you a golfer? – keen or otherwise, the Golf Society would love to hear from you ... ( read more )
30th July 08 The 2010 Festival has received a £2,500 boost thanks to the efforts of Chorley Group Freemason Ray Dainton ... ( read more )
18th July 08 Do not miss out on Sunday 10th August when a Hog Roast is being held at Ridgmont House ... ( read more )
There seems to be a possible technical problem with the automated emailing system ... ( read more )
22nd June 08 Last weekend saw two amazing fund raising efforts. The Classic car rally attracted 160 ... ( read more )
Seventy intrepid walkers ventured across Morecambe Bay in support of three charities ... ( read more )
15th June 08 A close fought battle produced a winner at the Group Bowling competition ... ( read more )
2nd June 08 Thanks are extended on behalf of the Residents at Ecclesholme ... ( read more )
An excellent talk was delivered at the silver Jubilee meeting of the Group Masonic Research ... ( read more )
31st May 08 A retirement dinner was held for W.Bro. Bill Seddon at Westhoughton ( read more)
29th May 08 On Tuesday the 15tn April 2008 Tyldesley Lodge hosted ‘The Building of King Solomon’s Temple’ ... ( read more )
24th May 08 Classic car rally followed by live Jazz and a hog roast on Saturday 14th June ... ( read more )
18th May 08 A fascinating insight has been gained into our new APGM and Group Chairman ... ( read more )
There is a Hog Roast to be held at Ridgemont House on Sunday 10th August ... ( read more )
21st April 08 Morecambe Bay Sponsored walk is on Sunday 15th June
19th April 08 Past Group Treasurer Celebrates 50 Years in the Craft ... ( read more )
Tuesday 13th May will be another night not to be missed ... ( read more )
The "40"'s night at Rivington Barn was huge success says ... ( read more )
This coming Friday 25th, 20 years on the chain gang ... ( read more )
9th April 08 Site recognised by Google and photographs needed ... ( read more )
6th April 08 You should NOT miss Bill Seddon's last official engagement in the Group ... ( read more )
5th April 08 Ellesmere Lodge celebrate 150yrs with the help of the Provincial Grand Master ... ( read more )
Tyldesley Lodge are hosting a demonstration of " The building of King Solomons Temple". Everyone most welcome ... ( read more )
22nd March 08 Jim Smith of Coronation Lodge celebrates 50 years in masonry in grand style ... ( read more )
16th March 08 The website has gained Provincial Grand Lodge approval and will now be listed by them.
Listen to an amazing story of "20 Years on the Chain Gang" by Tom Blackburn ... ( read more )
Provincial Grand Lodge honours within the Group. Thirty one Brethren to be appointed or promoted ... ( read more )
Provincial Grand Chapter honours within the Group. Nine Companions to be appointed or promoted in ... ( read more )
13th March 08 The sponsored Morecambe Walk date has been revised to Sunday 15th June 08 ... ( read more )
12th March 08
The Grand Charity Supports
Our Local Children’s Hospice .
9th March 08
Thanks to Dave Clough for his
report on Westhoughton
Lodge celebrating its 750th Regular Meeting ... (
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more )
8th March 08 Thank you to Malcolm Warren Group Charity Steward for the following list of forthcoming events
40's Night at
Rivington Barn 7.30pm
Eccleshome Summer Fair at 2pm Sunday 1st June 08 ... ( read more )
Sponsored walk over Morecambe Bay on 7th June, 08 ... ( read more )
Clay Shoot & Jazz Feast instead of surf & turf on Saturday 14th June ... ( read more )
4th March 08 The first news item on this website is the fact that the site has been launched and very soon will be seeking ... ( read more )
TEST Iain's test web page ... ( read more)
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