Hello and welcome to the latest edition of the Third Rising from MLC where we have tried to capture some of the things that are happening within the club.

Hewlett Court Annual Fireworks and Bonfire night

The Hewlett Court Annual Fireworks and Bonfire night was back with a bang on Friday 4th November.

Last year, you know what, meant their doors could not be opened to the public. But this year saw the return of the annual event in full force. With over 150 friends and family of Hewlett Court and the Province in attendance, it really was an evening to remember.

The evening was a huge success with funds raised going to The Province of East Lancashire 2026 Festival.

We would like to thank all of the volunteers who helped on the evening and a special shout out goes to Tom and Elliot from the club. We hope to be back next year!

Especial Meeting of United Grand Lodge

Did you see that there is going to be an Especial Meeting of United Grand Lodge on 31st January 2023 to celebrate the tercentenary of the publication of the Constitutions of the Freemasons in 1723, often referred to as Anderson’s Constitutions?

The tercentenary will be marked throughout 2023, beginning with this Especial meeting of Grand Lodge. Admission to the Meeting is free of charge, but with places limited to 1600, strictly by ticket only. There will also be an opportunity to join the Pro Grand Master for a reception and lunch afterwards at a supplementary cost.

All Freemasons are welcome to attend, including Entered Apprentices and Fellowcrafts. This is also a break with the usual traditions and a very rare opportunity for all Brethren to attend a meeting at United Grand Lodge.

The Grand Temple will open at 11.30 am and the Especial meeting will commence at 12.30 pm. It is anticipated that the lunch will be at 2.00 pm.

Should you wish to attend this Especial Meeting, please email the Provincial Grand Secretary using email address chriswildman@eastlancsmasons.org.uk no later than Thursday 10 November, indicating whether you wish to attend the lunch. Any travel arrangements will be your responsibility.

German beer, gluhwein and a big pan of German delights!

Can only mean the traditional German Markets are back for the festive season. Given we are due a social, then what a great way to remind ourselves of what we have been missing for the last 12 months.

If you fancy tagging along with a few other MLC members, we are planning on testing out the offering on Friday 25th November. To make things easy, we are planning to meet at The Bridge Tavern on Bridge Street at 7pm.

Hope to see you there!

Calling All Quiz Masters

Team MLC are looking for members to represent the club at the upcoming Tomo’s Big Quiz Night where it promises to be an “competitive evening of intellectual intercourse!”

We are looking to put at least one team of 6 together and if you’re available from 7pm on Tuesday 24th January 2023 then let us know.

Costs are £10 per person which includes scrumptious pie and peas! The event is in aid of the 2026 Festival.

If you want to be in the winning team, then drop us a line via the link below.

Shop Till You Drop!

All things light blue! With Christmas coming up, you may want to add some things on to your list for Santa once you take a look at the new MLC Shop. There are some fantastic new MLC items for sale all in support of the 2026 Festival. We particularly like the Blue Festival Hoodie.

Up For A Discount Code?

With the new season upon us must mean a new discount code for the 3 NCP carparks nearest to Manchester Masonic Centre on Bridge Street.

For those paying by cash or card at the payment machine the code will now be NCPMASONS4. For those who have the NCP ParkPass app & linked to autopay, the new code is MMHG3TT.

The above codes access a fixed £9 for 24hrs stay at the following carparks:

NCP Spinningfields – New Quay Street, M3 3BE

NCP New Bailey MSCP – Irwell Street, M3 5EN

NCP Stanley Street – Stanley Street, M3 5EN