Leeds Freemasons Lodge
Freemasons from across Leeds have once again answered a call to ensure that hundreds of children from across the city will receive at least one present this festive season. The members of Lodges who meet in Headingly’s Castle Grove Masonic Hall have, as with previous years, donated a present or money to buy gifts, which … Read more
At the November meeting, (the annual inter-visit with our mother lodge, Loyalty Lodge) £372 was collected via the charity raffle. The Worshipful Master nominated Yorkshire Brain Tumour Charity as his selected charity to receive the donation. The charity is very close the the Worshipful Master’s heart after the recent sad, untimely death of a very close … Read more
A week after The Lodge of Dawn celebrated it’s 75th anniversary, on Thursday September 29th 2022, the 75th Master of The Lodge of Dawn was installed. Phil Fraser was installed into the Chair of King Solomon; the mantle being handed over by the now IPM, W Bro. Christian Higgins, in a ceremony attended by more … Read more
The June and July meetings of The Lodge of Dawn saw both ceremonies being conducted by Past Masters; W Bro. Stephen Brown and W Bro. John Lyons. The June ceremony was our annual ‘Past Masters Night’ and the July ceremony was our ‘end of season’ Scroll Night. Our June raising was Eóin Byrne, who subsequently … Read more
Eóin Byrne, one of our newest Master Masons, shared his first year’s journey with us. It makes fascinating reading, and highlights many of the benefits of becoming a Freemason. Take it away, Eóin….. “Everyone has their own personal reason or story for joining Freemasonry. Some join to follow in the footsteps of a friend or … Read more
Festive Boards are always welcome after work in the Temple, but the FB following Junior Master’s Night three weeks ago unfortunately had to be cancelled at the last minute due to a gas leak. See here if you didn’t hear the story! Therefore Tuesday 7th June was special because we were finally able to hold … Read more
The May 2022 ceremony saw not only the first of the Lodge’s 2021 initiates raised to become a Master Mason, but also recognition of three Provincial Honours. Leeds Solicitor Richard Casden, who recently celebrated his 60th birthday, and who took part in the previous week’s Junior Masters Night, became our latest Master Mason. Earlier in … Read more
On a sunny May 1st weekend a group of intrepid Brothers from the lodge along with their better halves, some of their children (and one dog) enjoyed a guided heritage tour around the historic Little Germany, area of Bradford. The tour of the area was hosted by professional historian and tour guide Nigel Grizzard. The … Read more
The Lodge of Dawn No 6511, Leeds have secured a grant of £20,000 from West Riding Masonic Charities Ltd on behalf of St Chad’s Broomfield Cricket Club, in Headingley, North Leeds. The Club comprises of 20 senior and junior teams, including a new women and girl’s section. The £20,000 grant will go towards the building … Read more
The Lodge of Dawn No 6511, Leeds have secured a grant of £28,000 from West Riding Masonic Charities Ltd on behalf of John Jamieson School, part of The East Specialist Inclusive Learning Centre (SILC) in Oakwood, North Leeds. The SILC is one of the largest specialist settings in the North of England. The £28,000 grant … Read more