Longridge Lodge No. 8077 turns 60!

Today, we proudly celebrate 60 years of Longridge Lodge No. 8077.

On 18th April 1966, 26 gentlemen came together to establish what would become a lasting part of the Longridge community.

United by their close connections to the town, these founding members represented a wonderful cross-section of local life, bringing together a wealth of experience from many different trades and professions.

Among them were farmers, builders, teachers, haulage contractors, engineers, local government officers, a football club manager, a butcher, an insurance official, a licensee, an auctioneer and valuer, a building society manager, and a corn mill manager.

Today, we proudly remember our founders:

Walter Carefoot
Frank Allen
Benjamin Whalley
Norman Page
Jack Singleton
William Berry
Jim Milne
Bill Unsworth
Alf Simpson
Colin Carefoot
Billy Sanderson
Fred Keighley
Jack Towers
Harry Riding
Dick Walne
Jim Parker
Clifford Critch
Harry Wilson
Jim Riding
Fred Forrest
Tom Blackburn
Trevor Wadsley
Arnold Swift
Harry Pinder
Gordon Slater
Jack Martindale

As we mark this special milestone, we honour their vision, friendship, and dedication that laid the foundations for six decades of fellowship.

Here’s to our past, our present, and the future of Longridge Lodge. 🥂