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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 ... ( read more )
 

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 . .. ( read more  )

9th March 08            Thanks to Dave Clough for his report on Westhoughton Lodge celebrating its 750th Regular Meeting ... ( read 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 Saturday 5th April ... ( read more )

                                   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 )

 

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