Horton Lodge

CANCELLED - 4th April 2020 - Quiz Night with Fish & Chips Supper
2020-04-04 19:00 - 23:30 UTC | Middleton Masonic Club, Manchester Old Road, Middleton, M24 4DY
This event has been CANCELLED in line with UK Government Social Distancing advice.

We will again be holding our family Quiz Night on Saturday 4th April 2020 where everyone is welcome to come and join us. Over the last few years this has been a very successful event.
Tickets are available now at £7.50 each.
Dress Code is Smart Casual
There will be a Fish and Chip Supper for all quiz goers

3rd March 2020
2020-03-03 18:30 - 22:00 UTC | Middleton Masonic Club, Manchester Old Road, Middleton, M24 4DY
Dear Sir and Brother,
By command of the Worshipful Master, Bro Laurence Jones, I 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
If you are a mason and interested in visiting Horton Lodge please contact our Lodge Secretary who will be pleased to help.

SOCIAL BOARD MENU

Garlic Mushrooms ond Ciabatta Bread
Scampi and Chips
Lemon Meringue Roulade

Tyle at 6:30pm

BUSINESS

To open the Lodge
To read and if approved confirm the minutes of the last Regular Meeting
To receive a short lecture to be delivered by the Worshipful Master, Bro Laurence Jones
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 19th November 2020 at King George's Hall, Blackburn

Worshipful Master and IPM 2020 - 2021

WBro Laurence Jones
Worshipful Master

IPM

OFFICERS 2020 - 2021

Senior Warden

Junior Warden

Chaplain

Treasurer

WBro Roger Norris
Secretary

Assistant Secretary

Director of Ceremonies

Almoner

WBro Roger Norris
Charity Steward

Lodge Mentor

Senior Deacon

Junior Deacon

Inner Guard

Tyler

WBro Laurence Jones
District Representative

Tuesday 4th February 2020 - Festival of St John
2020-02-04 17:30 - 22:00 (Europe/London) | Middleton Masonic Club, Manchester Old Road, Middleton, M24 4DY
Master Elect, Brother Laurence Jones, was installed as Worshipful Master of Horton Lodge 8528 on Tuesday 4th 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 2020 - 2021 : Bro Laurence Jones

Photo : Members of Horton Lodge in attendance

4th February 2020
2020-02-04 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 request your attendance at the Regular Meeting of this Lodge at Middleton Masonic Club, Manchester Old Road, Middleton, Manchester, M24 4DY
DINNER SUIT with BLACK BOW TIE (not coloured) - WHITE GLOVES

Please note we Tyle at 5:00pm
BUSINESS

To open the Lodge
To read and if approved confirm the minutes of the last Regular Meeting
To Ballot for a joining member from the recently closed Old Elizabethan Lodge No. 8235
The Festival of St John and the Installation of the Master Elect, Bro Laurence Jones
To Appoint and Invest Officers
To make a donation to ELMC, Proposed by IPM, Seconded by WBro LC Jones, (WM)
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 19th November 2020 at King George's Hall, Blackburn

Worshipful Master and IPM 2019 - 2020

Worshipful Master

IPM

OFFICERS 2019-2020

Bro Laurence Jones
Senior Warden

Junior Warden

Chaplain

Treasurer

WBro Roger Norris
Secretary

Director of Ceremonies

Almoner

WBro Roger Norris
Charity Steward

Lodge Mentor

Senior Deacon

Junior Deacon

Inner Guard

Tyler

WBro Laurence Jones
District Representative

Saturday 18th January 2020 - Burns' Night
2020-01-18 18:00 - 23:30 UTC | Middleton Masonic Club, Manchester Old Road, Middleton, M24 4DY
HORTON LODGE 8528 - Burns, Night 2020
Saturday 18th 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
Fish - 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

7th January 2020
2020-01-07 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 6:30pm
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 2020

3rd December 2019
2019-12-03 18:30 - 22:00 UTC | Middleton Masonic Club, Manchester Old Road, Middleton, M24 4DY

16th November 2019 - Ladies Evening
2019-11-16 18:00 - 23:30 UTC | Middleton Masonic Club, Manchester Old Road, Middleton, M24 4DY
HORTON LODGE 8528 - Ladies Evening 2019
Saturday 16th November 2019
6:00 p.m. for 6:30 p.m.
Worshipful Master WBro Ray Taylor is please to invite you to Horton Lodge's 2019 Ladies Evening.
Banquet Menu

Prosecco Reception

Starter
Choice A

or

Choice B

Butternut Squash & Carrot Soup
Served with a side of croutons and a warm petit pain roll

Tender Devilled Kidneys in a rich red wine & mushroom sauce
Served on lightly toasted crusty bread

Main Course
Choice C

or

Choice D

Slow roasted Lamb Henry
Served on a bed of minted mash potato

Chicken breast encased in a light puff pastry shell
Served with a madeira cream sauce

Dessert Course
Choice E

or

Choice F

Eton mess
Crunchy meringue, tart strawberries and rich cream

Baileys Cheesecake
Topped with grated chocolate and a dusting of cocoa

Finale
Mature Cheddar, Brie and Blue Stilton Cheese
served with sweet grapes, crisp celery, savoury biscuits and winter chutney

Mediterranean Coffee and Truffles

Tickets £25 per person

After Dinner Entertainment

Alex Slater

Please give your names and numbers, no later than Friday 8th November, to Bro Laurence Jones

5th November 2019
2019-11-05 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 on 21st November 2019

1st October 2019
2019-10-01 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

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

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

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

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

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).

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.

5th March 2019
2019-03-05 18:30 - 22:00 UTC | Middleton Masonic Club, Manchester Old Road, Middleton, M24 4DY

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

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
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

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 :
Δ

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

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

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

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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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

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)

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

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
