A new Master Mason and remembering a special friend

On Tuesday 27th May at The Lodge of Dawn, Worshipful Master Mark Gaftarnik conducted his first Third Degree ceremony of the Masonic year 2024/25. Bro. Mark Raw was dutifully raised to the sublime degree of a Master Mason.  It was quite a performance by all involved with ritual being delivered to a great standard.  Bro … Read more

Junior Master’s Night 2025

A unique occasion with the Right Worshipful Provincial Grand Master acting as Candidate On Tuesday 20th May, The Lodge of Dawn 6511 held their annual Junior Master’s Night at Castle Grove Masonic Hall. As one of the highlights in our Masonic Year, this year’s ceremony was quite remarkable. Junior Master’s Night enables our more ‘junior brethren’ … Read more

The Lodge of Dawn’s Unforgettable Tour of York Minster

On 3 May 2025, sixteen members of the Lodge of Dawn embarked on an extraordinary visit to the majestic York Minster, an experience that will be cherished for years to come. The day was graced with glorious sunshine, its golden light pouring through the cathedral’s spectacular stained glass windows, enhancing the wonder of this historic … Read more

Fine Ritual, Second Degree and Great Tracing Board

On Tuesday April 25th the Lodge of Dawn, 6511, saw Bro. Peter Gawtry become a Fellowcraft Freemason. Of course, ritual was up to a high standard and all who took part delivered a fine ceremony. Bro. Gawtry will no doubt have already started learning his next set of questions. This was our third Second Degree … Read more