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The Lodge of Amity and Rossendale Forest No.283
About 283
GREETINGS:
and welcome to Freemasonry in the Province of East Lancashire, but more especially the Lodge of Amity and Rossendale Forest No.283 which is an incredibly old Masonic Lodge, being years old, and the oldest Lodge meeting at Clayton-le-Moors Freemasons' Hall (Mill House). The Worshipful Master and Brethren would be delighted to have you browse our website, it is open to all, Freemasons and non-Masons alike. For Freemasons we hope that this site will encourage you to visit us in Lodge and for non-Masons we hope that it opens the doors on our organisation, giving you an insight into the history of our Lodge, the role of Freemasonry in today's society, and our charitable work, not only nationally but in our local communities. So please feel free to explore our web pages which we hope you will find both pleasurable and informative.
MEMBERSHIP:
The Lodge has a good mix of members of all age groups from Accrington, Allithwaite, Blackburn, Burnley, Clayton le Moors, Clitheroe, Darwen, Great Harwood, Haslingden, Helmshore, Oswaldtwistle, Rawtenstall, Rossendale, Todmorden and Warrington.
If you are interested in becoming a Freemason or require further information please Contact Us we will be pleased to help.
INVITATION:
An invitation is hereby cordially extended to all Freemasons to visit our Lodge, but please notify the Secretary of your intention to stay to the Festive Board as this will help with the catering arrangements, thank you. Please refer to the programme of events to see what is planned for the year.
VENUE
Clayton-le-Moors Freemasons' Hall,
Mill House, Corn Mill Yard,
Off Whalley Road, Clayton-le-Moors,
Ac BB5 5HX.
Telephone: 01254 237863
How to Find Us
Mill House is accessed via an extensive private car park and has access for the less able with a wheelchair ramp and stair-lift at the entrance for ambulatory disabled and those able to transfer. There are easy access disabled toilet facilities on the ground floor and a stair-lift is provided for access to the first-floor rooms.
Why a LUNAR LODGE?
Our Lodge is a Lunar Lodge; from ancient times Masonic Lodges used to organize their meeting nights to coincide with the phase of the Full Moon. This had a lot to do with the fact that transportation was extremely poor in those days and getting from home to the Lodge and back again was often troublesome. Having the Lodge meetings on the night of a Full Moon was a practical solution to ensure that the Masons travelling to and from their Lodge would have the advantage of the bright Moon, to aid them navigate in safety along the rough country roads and footpaths. Nowadays navigation is much easier, usually by car on well-lit roads, so, many Lodges opt to meet on fixed dates throughout the year instead of meeting by the Lunar calendar.
However, being an incredibly old Lodge,
years old, founded in 1791, we still practice and maintain original traditions and met on or as near to the Full Moon as possible.
LODGE MEETINGS:
Our meetings are held on the Tuesday on or just before the Full Moon at 7:00pm prompt, unless otherwise stated, during the months of September to May. (The Installation meeting is January ...... time to be advised).
Click [ here ] to confirm dates, times and business.
Countdown to next meeting
Please note this meeting will Tyle at 7:00pm prompt.
This Year's Meetings
A Ladies Evening at Mill House is planned for October
Details coming soon.
283 involvement in the development of Mill House
Clayton le Moors Freemasons' Hall
St. Medans Lodge 1335
Drummore - Scotland
Brothers across the Border
The Lodge of Amity & Rossendale Forest No.283 has a strong fraternal association with St. Medans Lodge 1335, Scottish Constitution.
Reciprocal visits are arranged annually.
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