The Hidden Mysteries of the Third Degree Tracing Board

Presents, on 28th September 2023 – A Lecture by WBro Peter Mason PJGD. This presentation represents an opportunity to receive definitive answers to so many questions which surround the Third Degree Tracing Board, together with the ceremony itself. Worshipful Brother Mason will explain the origins and symbolism of the items illustrated on the Board, the majority of which are not …

Summer Events 2023

We are pleased to announce our summer events for 2023. Please feel free to bring along your families and non-masonic friends so we can finally enjoy this first summer post-lockdown. Sunday 18th June 2023 – Colne Soap Box Challenge, Albert Road, Colne Whilst not a masonic event, it runs straight past our front door! Come along and enjoy the day …

Cheque Presentation to 16th Pendle Scouts

WBro Bob Wilson was pleased to present a cheque for £125 to 16th Pendle Scouts on Wednesday, 19th April 2023. This was the proceeds from the Christmas Quiz helped by Royal Lancashire Lodge 116. Gratefully accepting the donation was Scout Leader Tim Eyres, who said that the funds would be put to good use by purchasing camping equipment for the scouts. Bob, …

Constitutions Lecture

On the 2nd March 2023, Royal Lancashire Lodge No. 116 received a very distinguished visitor who had kindly agreed a deliver a lecture to the Brethren. The subject matter was highly appropriate, being entitled “March 1723-a very important month in the history of English Freemasonry”, three hundred years almost to the day since the publication of Andersons Constitutions, the “blueprint” …

Christmas Quiz 2022 – Update

Royal Lancashire Lodge continued its active social calendar and began their Christmas festivities with a Christmas Quiz and Social held at Colne Masonic Hall on Saturday, 17th December. There were 39 Lodge members and their guests who went head to head in what was a very enjoyable and sociable evening. Quiz Master for the evening was our Worshipful Bro DC Trevor …

Christmas Quiz 2022

We are pleased to announce our Christmas Quiz and Buffet will be taking place onSaturday 17th December 2022 at 6.30pm. Colne Masonic Hall – Cost – £8 per person. This will be a family quiz for all ages and should be a great night to celebrate the start of Christmas.We will be having a Buffet during the evening and of …

Cheque Presentation to Pendle Scouts

The Worshipful Master of Royal Lancashire Lodge – 116, Bob Wilson, was delighted to present a cheque for £200 to 16th Pendle Scouts this week. This was the proceeds of a Race Night held over the summer recess as part of Royal Lancashire Lodge’s busy social programme. Bob said, as an Assistant County Commissioner for Scouts in Greater Manchester West, he …

Ladies Evening 2022

Royal Lancashire Lodge – 116, was pleased to be able to continue with its active social calendar when it held its Ladies Evening on Saturday 1st October 2022. The Worshipful Master, Bob Wilson, and his wife, Jackie, welcomed 85 guests to a wonderful evening of food and entertainment at Nelson House, Burnley. It was a lovely relaxed evening where all guests …

Leeds & Liverpool Canal Walk

Royal Lancashire Lodge No.116 continued with its programme of summer activities on Sunday 21st August with a dog walk.  Members and their partners met up at the Anchor Inn at Salterforth, with and without dogs, and had a very enjoyable walk along the Leeds and Liverpool Canal. They all returned to the Anchor Inn for lunch and drinks, enjoying the …