Robbie Williams joins the Freemasons? The annual Lodge of Dawn Ladies Night took place on Sat March 22nd at East Keswick Village Hall.
Over 80 brethren, family and friends put on their best party frocks and joined Worshipful Master, Mark Gaftarnik and his wife Bernie, for a night of socialising, dancing, drinking and eating.

The guests were treated to a welcome glass of bubbles and delicious canapes before being welcomed by the Worshipful Master and being seated.
Robbie Williams joins the Freemasons
Once seated the attendees were wonderfully entertained by ‘Robbie Williams’ (performer ‘TonyAsRobbie‘) and his band as he ran through a selection of his greatest hits.

Dinner was a delicious Mediterranean buffet, before ‘Robbie’ returned to the stage to continue his performance.

The guests took to the dance floor as ‘Robbie’ introduced everyone to his fellow Take That members (W Bro Higgins, W Bro Graftarnik and W Bro. Phillips and Bro Richmond !! – see above) as the party continued into the night.
Here are a few of the comments from the lodge WhatsApp group the morning after;
“The night that Robbie Williams joins the Freemasons? Great great night worshipful master and worshipful mistress. The food was magnificent and the band made the night. I feel bloody knackered. Haven’t done as much dancing for more years than I care to remember. Many thanks for a wonderful night.” R&T
“Thank you Mark and Bernie for all the hard work you did to make this such a special Ladies night. A fantastic evening. Great food great entertainment and great company” G&L
“Great night…..perfect venue, good company, lovely food, brilliant band…..thanks Mark and Bernie and everyone else who worked to make it happen” D&G

Ladies Night 2025 was a wonderful occasion and will live long in the memory of the lodge.
If you are not a Freemason and, having read the above, would like to find out more, read our Seven Reason to Join The Freemasons, our guide on ‘How to join The Freemasons‘ or our simple ‘What is Freemasonry?’ page.
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