3rd October 2017
2017-10-03 18:30 - 22:00 UTC | Middleton Masonic Club, Manchester Old Road, Middleton, M24 4DY
Dear Sir and Brother,
By command of the Worshipful Master I have to request your attendance at the Regular Meeting of this Lodge at Middleton Masonic Club, Manchester Old Road, Middleton, Manchester, M24 4DY
DARK SUIT - WHITE GLOVES

Tyle at 6:30
BUSINESS

To open the Lodge
To read and if approved confirm the minutes of the last Regular Meeting
To Pass a Brother previously initiated
To present Grand Lodge Certificates
To receive the Annual Accounts
Almoner’s report
District Representative’s report
Director's report
To collect Alms
To transact any other business
To close the Lodge

The next meeting of Provincial Grand Lodge will be on 16th November, 2017 at King George's Hall, Blackburn

7th November 2017
2017-11-07 18:30 - 22:00 UTC | Middleton Masonic Club, Manchester Old Road, Middleton, M24 4DY
Dear Sir and Brother,
By command of the Worshipful Master I have to request your attendance at the Regular Meeting of this Lodge at Middleton Masonic Club, Manchester Old Road, Middleton, Manchester, M24 4DY
DARK SUIT - WHITE GLOVES

Tyle at 6:30
BUSINESS

To open the Lodge
To read and if approved confirm the minutes of the last Regular Meeting
Ballot: A re-joining member
To receive an explanation of the 2nd Degree Tracing Board given by WBro D Andrews
Almoner’s report
District Representative’s report
Director's report
To collect Alms
To transact any other business
To close the Lodge

The next meeting of Provincial Grand Lodge will be on 16th November, 2017 at King George's Hall, Blackburn

Ladies Evening - 18th November 2017 at 18:00
2017-11-18 18:00 - 23:30 UTC | Middleton Masonic Club, Manchester Old Road, Middleton, M24 4DY
HORTON LODGE 8528 - LADIES EVENING 2017
Saturday 18th November
6:00 p.m. for 6:30 p.m.
Worshipful Master WBro Kevan Catalano is please to invite you to Horton Lodge's 2017 Ladies Evening.
Banquet Menu

Choice A
Seafood Brushetta

Choice B
Melon and Fruit Plate

Mango and Champagne Sorbet

Choice C
Roast Beef & Yorkshire Pudding - served with herb roasted potatoes and seasonal vegetables

Choice D
Mediterranean Wellington - selection of marinated vegetables encased in puff pastry, served with boiled new potatoes and salsa

Choice E
Salted Caramel Cheesecake

Choice D
Profiteroles and Chocolate Sauce

Cheese and Biscuits Slate

Coffee and Mints

Tickets £25 per person
After Dinner Entertainment
Niall Barnes, followed by a DJ
Brethren please give your names and numbers, no later than 8th November, to Bro Laurence Jones
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5th December 2017
2017-12-05 18:30 - 22:00 UTC | Middleton Masonic Club, Manchester Old Road, Middleton, M24 4DY
Dear Sir and Brother,
By command of the Worshipful Master I have to request your attendance at the Regular Meeting of this Lodge at Middleton Masonic Club, Manchester Old Road, Middleton, Manchester, M24 4DY
DARK SUIT - WHITE GLOVES

Tyle at 6:30
BUSINESS

To open the Lodge
To read and if approved confirm the minutes of the last Regular Meeting
To receive a lecture: 'Ashlars, rough and smooth' To be given by WBro Kevan Catalano

Almoner’s report
District Representative’s report
Director's report
To collect Alms
To transact any other business
To close the Lodge

The next meeting of Provincial Grand Lodge will be in November 2018 at King George's Hall, Blackburn

2nd January 2018
2018-01-02 18:30 - 22:00 UTC | Middleton Masonic Club, Manchester Old Road, Middleton, M24 4DY
Dear Sir and Brother,
By command of the Worshipful Master I have to request your attendance at the Regular Meeting of this Lodge at Middleton Masonic Club, Manchester Old Road, Middleton, Manchester, M24 4DY
DARK SUIT - WHITE GLOVES

Tyle at 6:30
BUSINESS

To open the Lodge
To read and if approved confirm the minutes of the last Regular Meeting
TBA

TBA
Almoner’s report
District Representative’s report
Director's report
To collect Alms
To transact any other business
To close the Lodge

The next meeting of Provincial Grand Lodge will be in November 2018 at King George's Hall, Blackburn

Burns' Night - Saturday 20th January 2018
2018-01-20 18:00 - 23:30 UTC | Middleton Masonic Club, Manchester Old Road, Middleton, M24 4DY
HORTON LODGE 8528 - Burn's Night 2018
Saturday 20th January
6:00 p.m. for 6:30 p.m.
Horton Lodge, 8528, invite you to join us at our annual Burns' Night celebration.
Dress code is Smart Casual or Tartan.
Banquet Menu

Haggis, Neeps and Tatties

Choice A
Scotch Broth

Choice B
Tomato Soup

Choice C
Roast Beef & Yorkshire Pudding - served with herb roasted potatoes and seasonal vegetables

Choice D
Salmon - Details to be confirmed

Choice E
Raspberry Pavlova

Choice D
Ice Cream

Cheese and Biscuits Slate

Coffee and Mints

Tickets £25 per person
Entertainment
Scots Guards Pipe Band, followed by Music and late bar
Brethren please give your names and numbers, no later than 12th January, to Bro Laurence Jones Click Here
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6th February 2018
2018-02-06 17:15 - 22:00 UTC | Middleton Masonic Club, Manchester Old Road, Middleton, M24 4DY
Dear Sir and Brother,
By command of the Worshipful Master I have to request your attendance at the Regular Meeting of this Lodge at Middleton Masonic Club, Manchester Old Road, Middleton, Manchester, M24 4DY
DARK SUIT - WHITE GLOVES

Tyle at 5:15
BUSINESS

To open the Lodge
To read and if approved confirm the minutes of the last Regular Meeting
Festival of St John and the installation of Master Elect

Festival of St John and the installation of Master Elect, Bro Steven Walker
Almoner’s report
District Representative’s report
Director's report
To collect Alms
To transact any other business
To close the Lodge

The next meeting of Provincial Grand Lodge will be in November 2018 at King George's Hall, Blackburn

5th March 2018
2018-03-05 18:30 - 22:00 UTC | Middleton Masonic Club, Manchester Old Road, Middleton, M24 4DY
Dear Sir and Brother,
By command of the Worshipful Master I have to request your attendance at the Regular Meeting of this Lodge at Middleton Masonic Club, Manchester Old Road, Middleton, Manchester, M24 4DY
DARK SUIT - WHITE GLOVES

Tyle at 6:30
BUSINESS

To open the Lodge
To read and if approved confirm the minutes of the last Regular Meeting
Ballot for prospective candidate

Almoner’s report
District Representative’s report
Director's report
To collect Alms
To transact any other business
To close the Lodge

The next meeting of Provincial Grand Lodge will be in November 2018 at King George's Hall, Blackburn

3rd April 2018
2018-04-03 18:30 - 22:00 UTC | Middleton Masonic Club, Manchester Old Road, Middleton, M24 4DY
Dear Sir and Brother,
By command of the Worshipful Master I have to request your attendance at the Regular Meeting of this Lodge at Middleton Masonic Club, Manchester Old Road, Middleton, Manchester, M24 4DY
DARK SUIT - WHITE GLOVES

Tyle at 6:30
BUSINESS

To open the Lodge
To read and if approved confirm the minutes of the last Regular Meeting

Proposed initiation of a new candidate
Almoner’s report
District Representative’s report
Director's report
To collect Alms
To transact any other business
To close the Lodge

The next meeting of Provincial Grand Lodge will be in November 2018 at King George's Hall, Blackburn

Quiz Night with Hog Roast
2018-04-07 19:00 - 23:30 UTC | Middleton Masonic Club, Manchester Old Road, Middleton, M24 4DY
Quiz Night
This year we are having the Hog Roast back again to accompany our Quiz Night, following on from the success we had in 2017.
Tickets are now availabe
Dress Code is Smart Casual
Ticket price is £12.50 per person, available from Laurence Jones

Olde English Night
2018-05-01 19:00 - 23:00 UTC | Middleton Masonic Club, Manchester Old Road, Middleton, M24 4DY
This event will be held at Middleton Masonic Hall.
Horton Lodge have in recent years held a Lodge Meal on the first Tuesday of May (which was previously a Lodge Meeting night), but this year Steve Walker has asked during his year in office if this could be an open Social Event.
Steve Walker will be the master for the night.
Details of the menu will be supplied by end of January 2018.
If you would like further details please Click here to contact our Social Secretary

2nd October 2018
2018-10-02 18:30 - 22:00 UTC | Middleton Masonic Club, Manchester Old Road, Middleton, M24 4DY
Dear Sir and Brother,
By command of the Worshipful Master I have to request your attendance at the Regular Meeting of this Lodge at Middleton Masonic Club, Manchester Old Road, Middleton, Manchester, M24 4DY
DARK SUIT - WHITE GLOVES

Tyle at 6:30
BUSINESS

To open the Lodge
To read and if approved confirm the minutes of the last Regular Meeting
Presentation of the 1st Degree Tracing Board
Almoner’s report
District Representative’s report
Director's report
To collect Alms
To transact any other business
To close the Lodge

The next meeting of Provincial Grand Lodge will be in November 2018 at King George's Hall, Blackburn

6th November 2018 - 2nd Degree Ceremony
2018-11-06 18:00 - 22:00 (Europe/London) | Middleton Masonic Club, Manchester Old Road, Middleton, M24 4DY
Brother Ian Duncan was passed to the 2nd Degree in a ceremony held on Tuesday 6th November 2018.

The Ceremony was conducted by Horton Lodge's Past Master WBro Derek Andrews.

Photo : Bro Ian Duncan with WBro Derek Andrews (Right)

6th November 2018
2018-11-06 18:30 - 22:00 UTC | Middleton Masonic Club, Manchester Old Road, Middleton, M24 4DY
Dear Sir and Brother,
By command of the Worshipful Master I have to request your attendance at the Regular Meeting of this Lodge at Middleton Masonic Club, Manchester Old Road, Middleton, Manchester, M24 4DY
DARK SUIT - WHITE GLOVES

Tyle at 6:30
BUSINESS

To open the Lodge
To read and if approved confirm the minutes of the last Regular Meeting
To pass a brother to the 2nd Degree
Almoner’s report
District Representative’s report
Director's report
To collect Alms
To transact any other business
To close the Lodge

The next meeting of Provincial Grand Lodge will be in November 2018 at King George's Hall, Blackburn

17th November 2018 at 18:00 - Ladies Eveningx
2018-11-17 18:00 - 23:30 UTC | Middleton Masonic Club, Manchester Old Road, Middleton, M24 4DY
HORTON LODGE 8528 - Ladies Evening 2018
Saturday 17th November 2018
6:00 p.m. for 6:30 p.m.
Worshipful Master Steve Walker is please to invite you to Horton Lodge's 2018 Ladies Evening.
Banquet Menu

Choice A

or

Choice B
Smoked Salmon and Prawn Platter
with horseradish mayonnaise and wholegrain bread

Watercress Soup
served with goats cheese crouton and warm artisan bread roll

Mango and Champagne Sorbet

Choice C

or

Choice D
Rosemary and Minted Lamb
served on a minted potato puree, with seasonal vegetables

Sliced Pork Loin
served on a crisp crouton topped with pate and madeira sauce, with seasonal vegetables

Choice E
or
Choice F
Strawberry and Prosecco Cheesecake

Profiteroles and Chocolate Sauce

Selection of British and Continental cheeses
served with sweet grapes, crisp celery, savory biscuits and caramelised onion chutney

Coffee and Handmade Truffles

Tickets £25 per person

After Dinner Entertainment
Johnny Booth

Please give your names and numbers, no later than Friday 9th November, to Bro Laurence Jones Click Here
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4th December 2018 - 3rd Degree Ceremony
2018-12-04 18:00 - 22:00 (Europe/London) | Middleton Masonic Club, Manchester Old Road, Middleton, M24 4DY
Brother Robin Whalley was raised to the 3rd Degree at the Horton Lodge Meeting on Tuesday 4th December 2018.

Photo: Brother Robin Whalley following his raising to the 3rd Degree

4th December 2018
2018-12-04 18:30 - 22:00 UTC | Middleton Masonic Club, Manchester Old Road, Middleton, M24 4DY
Dear Sir and Brother,
By command of the Worshipful Master I have to request your attendance at the Regular Meeting of this Lodge at Middleton Masonic Club, Manchester Old Road, Middleton, Manchester, M24 4DY
DARK SUIT - WHITE GLOVES

Tyle at 6:30
BUSINESS

To open the Lodge
To read and if approved confirm the minutes of the last Regular Meeting
To raise a brother to the 3rd Degree
Almoner’s report
District Representative’s report
Director's report
To collect Alms
To transact any other business
To close the Lodge

The next meeting of Provincial Grand Lodge after this lodge meeting will be in November 2019

8th January 2019
2019-01-08 18:30 - 22:00 UTC | Middleton Masonic Club, Manchester Old Road, Middleton, M24 4DY
Dear Sir and Brother,
By command of the Worshipful Master I have to request your attendance at the Regular Meeting of this Lodge at Middleton Masonic Club, Manchester Old Road, Middleton, Manchester, M24 4DY
DARK SUIT - WHITE GLOVES

Tyle at 6:30
BUSINESS

To open the Lodge
To read and if approved confirm the minutes of the last Regular Meeting
To Ballot for a Worshipful Master for the ensuing year
To Ballot for a Treasurer for the ensuing year
To Elect a Tyler for the ensuing year
To Elect a District Representative for the ensuring year
To Elect Auditors for the ensuing year
To appoint two Brethren to serve on the Lodge Committee
Further to notice given at the December, 2015 meeting. To amend:- By-Law number 5, Audit Committee and Annual Accounts. The Audit Committee shall consist of two members of the Lodge who shall be elected annually by the Lodge at the regular meeting in January. The accounts shall be made up to the last day in January in each year and shall be presented to the Lodge, duly audited, at the regular meeting in October A copy of the accounts and of the Audit Committee's certificate that all balances have been checked and that the accounts have been audited shall be sent to all members with the summons convening the meeting.
Almoner’s report
District Representative’s report
Director's report
To collect Alms
To transact any other business
TBA
To close the Lodge

The next meeting of Provincial Grand Lodge after this lodge meeting will be in November 2019

Saturday 19th January 2019Burns' Night
2019-01-19 18:00 - 23:30 UTC | Middleton Masonic Club, Manchester Old Road, Middleton, M24 4DY
HORTON LODGE 8528 - Burns, Night 2019
Saturday 19th January
6:00 p.m. for 6:30 p.m.
Horton Lodge, 8528, invite you to join us at our annual Burns' Night celebration.
Dress code is Smart Casual or Tartan.
Banquet Menu

Haggis, Neeps and Tatties

Choice A
Scotch Broth

Choice B
N/A

Choice C
Roast Beef & Yorkshire Pudding - served with herb roasted potatoes and seasonal vegetables

Choice D
Cod - Details to be confirmed

Choice E
Raspberry Pavlova

Choice D
N/A

Cheese and Biscuits Slate

Coffee and Mints

Tickets £25 per person
Entertainment
Scots Guards Pipe Band, followed by Music and late bar

Brethren please give your names and numbers, no later than 11th January, to Bro Laurence Jones

Your Name : (required)

Your Email Address : (required)

Contact Number : (optional)

Your Ticket requirements :
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5th February 2019
2019-02-05 17:00 - 22:30 UTC | Middleton Masonic Club, Manchester Old Road, Middleton, M24 4DY
Dear Sir and Brother,
By command of the Worshipful Master I have to request your attendance at the Regular Meeting of this Lodge at Middleton Masonic Club, Manchester Old Road, Middleton, Manchester, M24 4DY
DARK SUIT - WHITE GLOVES

Tyle at 5:00pm
BUSINESS

To open the Lodge
To read and if approved confirm the minutes of the last Regular Meeting
The Festival of St John and the Installation of the Master Elect
To Appoint and Invest Officers
Almoner’s report
District Representative’s report
Director's report
To collect Alms
To transact any other business
TBA
To close the Lodge

The next meeting of Provincial Grand Lodge after this lodge meeting will be on 21st November 2019

Tuesday 5th February 2019 - Festival of St John
2019-02-05 17:30 - 22:00 (Europe/London) | Middleton Masonic Club, Manchester Old Road, Middleton, M24 4DY
On Tuesday 5th February 2019 Horton Lodge celebrated the Festival of St John and the installation of their master elect Brother Ray Taylor.

Photo : Worshipful Master 2019 - 2020 : Bro Ray Taylor

5th February 2019 - Festival of St John
2019-02-05 17:30 - 22:00 (Europe/London) | Middleton Masonic Club, Manchester Old Road, Middleton, M24 4DY
Master Elect, Brother Ray Taylor, was installed as Worshipful Master of Horton Lodge 8528 on Tuesday 5th February 2020

Horton Lodge celebrated the Festival of St John at their meeting which started at 17:20 at Middleton Masonic Hall. The lodge room was full with members of Horton Lodge and many visiting brethren from other local Lodges and from others from outside the Province of East Lancashire.

Photo : Worshipful Master 2019 - 2020 : Bro Ray Taylor

5th March 2019
2019-03-05 18:30 - 22:00 UTC | Middleton Masonic Club, Manchester Old Road, Middleton, M24 4DY
Dear Sir and Brother,
By command of the Worshipful Master I have to request your attendance at the Regular Meeting of this Lodge at Middleton Masonic Club, Manchester Old Road, Middleton, Manchester, M24 4DY
DARK SUIT - WHITE GLOVES

Tyle at 6:30pm
BUSINESS

To open the Lodge
To read and if approved confirm the minutes of the last Regular Meeting
TBA
Almoner’s report
District Representative’s report
Director's report
To collect Alms
To transact any other business
TBA
To close the Lodge

The next meeting of Provincial Grand Lodge after this lodge meeting will be in November 2019

15th March 2019Gin Night
2019-03-15 19:30 - 23:00 (Europe/London) | Middleton Masonic Club, Manchester Old Road, Middleton, M24 4DY
On Saturday 15th March Old Elizabethans Lodge will be hosting a Gin Tasting Event, at Middleton Masonic Hall, Middleton, in conjunction with Batch Brew Ltd.

An explanation of the Gin Making process will be given.

This is a social event and is open to all, with a ticket price of £16 per person.

Included in the ticket price is a Pie and Pea supper and 5 Gin Tasters.

Tickets are available from Wbro Ken Turner or via Old Elizabethans Lodge Secretary.

24rd March 2019Square Wheels - Masonic Classic Car Club
2019-03-24 19:30 - 23:00 (Europe/London) | Middleton Masonic Club, Manchester Old Road, Middleton, M24 4DY
The Square Wheels Club is a masonic club which aims to promote freemasonry through classic vehicle ownership.
On Saturday 24th March the Square Wheels Club's Northern Region is meeting at Middleton Masonic Hall, for the start of the Craft and Food Market, before taking a country drive up to Ferraris' for Sunday Lunch.

Meeting at Middleton Masonic Hall for 9:30 and staying until 11am.
Country drive from Middleton Masonic Hall to Ferraris's near Preston.
Sunday Lunch at Ferraris' before returning home.

Brethren are invited to join us with their Classic Cars at this event to help us promote Freemasonry - and hopefully join the Square Wheels Club (£5 per year).

2nd April 2019
2019-04-02 17:30 - 22:00 UTC | Middleton Masonic Club, Manchester Old Road, Middleton, M24 4DY
Dear Sir and Brother,
By command of the Worshipful Master I have to request your attendance at the Regular Meeting of this Lodge at Middleton Masonic Club, Manchester Old Road, Middleton, Manchester, M24 4DY
DARK SUIT - WHITE GLOVES

Tyle at 6:30pm
BUSINESS

To open the Lodge
To read and if approved confirm the minutes of the last Regular Meeting
To initiate a New Candidate, proposed and balloted for at a previous meeting
Almoner’s report
District Representative’s report
Director's report
To collect Alms
To transact any other business
TBA
To close the Lodge

The next meeting of Provincial Grand Lodge after this lodge meeting will be in November 2019

2nd April 2019 - Initiation of a new Candidate
2019-04-02 18:00 - 22:00 (Europe/London) | Middleton Masonic Club, Manchester Old Road, Middleton, M24 4DY
Mr Anthony Burton was initiated into Freemasonry at a Horton Lodge ceremony held on Tuesday 2nd April 2019.

The Ceremony was conducted by Horton Lodge's Worshipful Master Ray Taylor.

Photo : Bro Anthony Burton

6th April 2019Family Quiz Night - Cancelled
2019-04-06 19:00 - 23:30 UTC
Unfortunately this Event has been cancelled

29th June 2019 - Summer Dinner Dance
2019-06-29 19:00 - 23:30 UTC | Middleton Masonic Club, Manchester Old Road, Middleton, M24 4DY
On Saturday 29th June 2019, we will again be holding our Horton Lodge Summer Dinner Dance, at Middleton Masonic Club, at 6:30pm for 7pm.
Themes for previous years have included Show Songs, and Show and Dance songs.This year's Theme is Going to the Movies.
We have a Male Vocalist booked, Daniel Winters, who will entertain us after the meal.
Dress Code is Smart Casual
4 Course Menu

First Course

Choice A
Smoked Salmon Tartlet
served on a bed of baby leaf salad, with a tartar mayonnaise

Choice B
French Onion Soup
served with a gruyere crouton

Second Course

Choice C
Chicken and Chips in a basket, a twist on a well loved classic
Cajan spiced breaded Chicken Fillet, served with Pommes Frites

Choice D
Mozzarella sticks
served with lattice potatoes, chunky slaw and beetroot salad

Desert Course

Choice E
Strawberry and Prosecco Cheesecake

Choice F
Honeycomb Ice Cream
with Amaretto Biscuits

Choice G
Cheese and Biscuits Slate
selection of cheeses served with crisp celery, grapes and caramelised red onion chutney

Finale

Mediterranean Coffee and After Eight Mints

Ticket price is £25 per person, and will be available from Brother Laurence Jones.
Please give your names and numbers, no later than 20th June, to Bro Laurence Jones

Your Name : (required)

Your Email Address : (required)

Contact Number : (optional)

Your Ticket requirements :
Δ

1st October 2019 - 3rd Degree Ceremony
2019-10-01 18:00 - 22:00 (Europe/London) | Middleton Masonic Club, Manchester Old Road, Middleton, M24 4DY
Brother Ian Duncan was raised to the 3rd Degree in a ceremony held on Tuesday 2nd October 2019.

The Ceremony was conducted by Horton Lodge's Worshipful Master Ray Taylor.

Brother Ian Duncan was passed to the 2nd Degree on Tuesday 6th November 2018

Photo : Bro Ian Duncan

Photo : Worshipful Master Ray Taylor with Bro Ian Duncan
