The May Lodge meeting of Royal Lancashire Lodge was of necessity, rather brief. In the absence of the Worshipful Master, sadly on holiday under a blazing sun, the Immediate Past Master, Worshipful Brother Rodney Rostron conducted the Lodge with a high degree of skill, showing that he had forgotten nothing since relinquishing the Chair. For the first time since the …
Bro Daniel Crowther, like father, like son
Bro Daniel Crowther followed his father, WBro John Crowther into Masonry and was raised to the sublime degree of a Master Mason at the April meeting of Royal Lancashire Lodge. Both Brethren live some considerable distance from their Lodge, despite which they are keen and regular attendees. WBro Crowther has had an unusual Masonic career, being initiated into Quartas Lodge …
Cheque Presentation to 16th Pendle Scouts in Colne
Bro. Bob Wilson, Worshipful Master of Royal Lancashire Lodge 116, was delighted to attend 16th Pendle Scouts in Colne on the evening of Wednesday 30th March 2022 along with wBro. John Chatburn, Membership Officer. They were there to present a cheque for £325, being the proceeds of the collection held at his Installation. Scout Leader, Tim Eyre, expressed his gratitude for the …
The Sceptre for the Trowel by Eddie Forkgen
A presentation by Worshipful Brother Eddie Forkgen for Royal Lancashire 116. Titled – The Sceptre for the Trowel.
New Website
We’re delighted to announce the arrival of our new website. Aimed at reaching out to the community and informing them of our work at the lodge. Whilst also providing sufficient information as to whether ‘Freemasonry’ is right for you.
Coronavirus
The Directors of Colne Masonic Hall have determined that no decision regarding the resumption of Masonic meetings can be made at this time, particularly in the light of recent developments regarding lockdowns. It is therefore, imperative that all members should continue to observe ongoing Government regulations and guidelines, together with the advice from both Grand and Provincial Grand Lodges. This …
50th Anniversary Celebration of WBro Frank Riley, BEM, PProvGSwdB.
Fifty Brethren, including WBro Alan H Kirwilliam, PSGD, The Assistant Provincial Grand Master for the Northern Area of the Province of East Lancashire, accompanied by Grand Officers, Provincial Officers of the year and a District Delegation, signed the Tylers attendance register of Royal Lancashire Lodge No. 116 on Thursday 6th February 2020, to celebrate the 50th Anniversary in Freemasonry of …
Our New Charity Steward
WBro Steven Craig Burles has taken the role of Charity Steward at our last Installation meeting, in December 2019. He succeeds WBro Trevor Pickles, who occupied the position for some fifteen years, gaining an enviable reputation for the exceptional manner in which he served our charitable interests. His sustained level of success was exemplary and his performance quite literally “second …
Royal Lancashire Lodge No. 116. Ladies Night 2019
Worshipful Master, Bro Steven Burles, together with Mrs. Sharon Burles and members of his family welcomed eighty guests to the Fence Gate Hotel on 5th. October. The festivities started promptly and an excellent meal was served quickly and efficiently. Indeed, the staff were on hand to ensure that every aspect of the occasion was managed to our entire satisfaction. A …










