Leeds Freemasons Lodge
The Lodge of Dawn sponsored a grant of £5000 from the Masonic Province of Yorkshire West Riding via its Provincial Grand Master’s Fund, on behalf of Leeds Irish Health & Homes. The £5,000, delivered by Charity Steward W Bro. Michael Rose and Preceptor W Bro. Raymond Diamond (pictured above), has been used to fund food … Read more
Following the success of the first monthly lodge dog walk, Sunday 17th December saw the second monthly dog walk of the year for the Lodge of Dawn, with a larger group than the previous month. Whereas last month’s walk was in bright but a bit wet conditions, this time it was woolly hats, scarves and … Read more
Looking around right now there is no shortage of groups who need a helping hand and we know that hundreds, maybe thousands, of families in Leeds are struggling. One of The Lodge of Dawn’s newest brethren, Bro Eóin Byrne, saw this situation and wanted to use the power of Freemasonry to make a difference. He … Read more
Visiting other lodges, both in Leeds and further afield, is one of the best parts of Freemasonry. Meeting new people, seeing ‘the same but different’ ceremonies and generally socialising with new people is what makes Freemasonry fun and interesting. On 9th December three members of The Lodge of Dawn visited Baines Lodge, 7844 in St … Read more
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
On Tuesday 22nd November, The Lodge of Dawn hosted our mother lodge, Loyalty Lodge no 4971, for our annual lodge inter-visit. Each year we invite the brethren of our mother lodge to join us and to attend our ceremony. This year 18 brethren from Loyalty Lodge joined us to witness a First Degree ceremony. It … Read more
Sunday 20th November saw the first monthly dog walk of the year for the Lodge of Dawn. Despite days and days of pouring rain, the weather held up and Noah the Labrador, Barney the Spaniel, Douglas the Bearded Collie, Milo the Labradoodle and Bertie the Bedlington Terrier along with their owners, together with two dogless … 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
Leeds Jewish Freemasons – Does Freemasonry and Judaism mix? When you hear the word ‘Freemasons’ what would you for thoughts be? A shadowy, mysterious illuminati? A step-up in the world of business? Mysterious handshakes and secret meetings? Something that doesn’t sit well with Judaism? And are there any Leeds Jewish Freemasons, or Jewish Freemasons in … 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