Leeds Freemasons Lodge
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
The Lodge of Dawn 6511 and our annual masonic tour Report by Brother Eóin Byrne. Every Entered Apprentice knows that freemasonry is “universally spread” over the globe and this was once again typified by The Lodge of Dawn’s now annual masonic trip. W Bro Rob Philips’ expeditions are fast becoming the stuff of legends in … 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
On the evening of 21st May the brethren at The Lodge of Dawn hosted our 66th annual Junior Masters Night. This is an event which gives the members of our lodge who are not yet ‘on the ladder’ (i.e. not yet holding an office in regular lodge) a chance to perform a First Degree Ceremony … Read more
On 9th of May 2024, the Northern Snooker Centre on Kirkstall Road in Leeds became the arena for the much-anticipated annual, The Lodge of Dawn Pool Tournament. In a change to last year’s format, this year’s event was imbued with a special significance as The Lodge of Dawn faced off against their esteemed Mother Lodge, … Read more
Ladies Night – The March meeting of The Lodge of Dawn featured not only a Second Degree ceremony, but we also warmly welcomed wives and partners to the festive board afterwards in our annual ‘Ladies After Lodge’. The Second Degree ceremony featured not only the usual (excellently performed) ritual, but also a fascinating explanation of … Read more
The Lodge of Dawn visit Belfast – Following the success of previous trips to Dublin and Edinburgh, on a cold Wednesday March morning 18 brethren from the lodge, plus three guests (one from Zetland Lodge and two from The Lodge of Fidelity) gathered at Leeds Bradford airport to travel to Belfast. Once bags had been … Read more
On Tuesday 20th April 2023 the inaugural annual Lodge of Dawn Pool tournament took place the the Northern Snooker Centre on Kirkstall Road in Leeds. Inspired by the Lodge of Fidelity Pool tournament, Bro Sam Fryer, joint winner of that tournament had spent months planning the event, even commissioning an exclusive trophy to be presented … Read more
Due to bad weather and bank holidays the regular dog walks with The Lodge of Dawn have been slightly less frequent recently. However last Sunday saw the latest Lodge of Dawn dog walk. Whilst we were few in number, it was till lots of fun. A cross-country trek, in Thorner, north Leeds, was the venue. … Read more
On Monday 22nd September 1947, at Great George Street in Leeds city centre The Lodge of Dawn was consecrated. On Tuesday 28th March 2023, at Castle Grove Masonic Hall the lodge celebrated its 75th anniversary. Following a Second Degree ceremony, the brethren were joined by their wives and partners for a celebratory Festive Board. The … Read more