Leeds Freemasons Lodge
New and Young Masons Night 2026 A great new and young masons night for visitors and members alike On Tuesday 27th January we experienced our fourth annual New and Young Masons’ Night 2026 here at The Lodge of Dawn, 6511. There were 26 visitors from 15 Lodges of which 20 were light blue visitors. Along with fellow … Read more
Tuesday December 16th saw Worshipful Master Dave Jackson, initiate his third new brother of the Masonic year 25/26. The Lodge of Dawn welcomes new brother, Christopher Weightman. The Initiation ritual was impeccable, something we have come to expect here at Castle Grove. Notably, Brother Raw stepped in at the last hour to deliver The Apron. … Read more
Tuesday October 28th saw Worshipful Master Dave Jackson deliver, what is a rare opportunity, to initiate his son into The Lodge of Dawn 6511. It was both a personal and very professional experience to behold. Bro. Jackson is our first initiate of this Masonic Year 2025/6 and his initiation was indeed a wonderful start to … Read more
On Tuesday 30th September 2025, at the Lodge of Dawn 6511, W Bro. David Jackson was installed into the Chair of King Solomon; the gavel being handed over by the previous Master, W Bro. Mark Gaftarnik, in an excellent ceremony attended by 80 brethren including 30 guests from 15 different lodges. Worshipful Brother Philip Oldfield PPJGW who … Read more
July often means there is much business to be done here at the Lodge of Dawn and this week saw a very busy evening. A long evening but a very pleasant one. On Tuesday 22nd July at The Lodge of Dawn 6511, the third and final Third Degree ceremony of the Masonic year 2024/25 took place. Bro. … Read more
On Tuesday 24th June at The Lodge of Dawn, Worshipful Master Mark Gaftarnik conducted his second Third Degree ceremony of the Masonic year 2024/25. Bro. Michael Woolfe 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. It … Read more
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
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
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
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 … Read more