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

Second Degree, new member and a very funny visitor

On Tuesday March 25th The Lodge of Dawn 6511 saw Bro. Michael Woolfe become a Fellowcraft Freemason. His answers to the ten questions showed that he had clearly done his homework. Of course, ritual was up to its high standard and so everybody who took part delivered a fine ceremony. Bro. Woolfe will no doubt have already … Read more

Second Degree, 11 Masters and 70 years

Tuesday February 25th saw Worshipful Master Mark Gaftarnik conducted his first Second Degree ceremony of the Masonic year 2024/25. The Lodge of Dawn 6511 saw Bro. Mark Raw become a Fellowcraft Freemason. His answers to the ten questions were perfect. Mark said “ As I now start to work towards my Raising in May, I have the benefit … Read more

Ritual, food and friendship.

Ritual, food and friendship. Tuesday evening is our weekly practice night here at The Lodge of Dawn, 6511. We usually have some 20 or so in attendance. Ritual is practiced, camaraderie experienced and friendships cemented. It’s what Freemasonry is all about. With the practice for the forthcoming Junior Master’s Night (see last years report) taking place next door … Read more

New & Young Masons’ Night 2025

The numbers and activity on the night were aplenty On Tuesday 28th January we experienced our third annual New and Young Masons’ Night here at The Lodge of Dawn, 6511. Firstly, we were joined by our new Assistant Provincial Grand Master, W Bro. Malcolm Whiteley. Secondly, we were incredibly fortunate to have 35 visiting worshipful brethren … Read more

Welcoming a new brother – Michael Woolfe

Tuesday December 17th saw Worshipful Master Mark Gaftarnik, initiate his second new brother of the Masonic year 24/25.The Lodge of Dawn welcomes new brother, Michael Woolfe. The Initiation ritual was impeccable. Proposed by W Bro. Rob Phillips, Michael said he really enjoyed the experience. “I came to the Lodge this evening determined to enjoy the … Read more

Russell Graham looking young at 50.

On the evening of Wednesday November 26th we enjoyed both the celebration of Russell Graham’s 50th Lodge year along with a special visit of Worshipful Brother Fraser Mcpherson, Assistant Provincial Grand Master. There were 70 in attendance including 29 visitors from 10 Lodges. Once ritual was complete we could all enjoy Russell’s special occasion. The … Read more

First ceremony and warm welcome to a new brother

On Tuesday 22 October – Congratulations to our WM Mark Gaftarnik and his Officers on their first ceremony of the new Masonic year. Well done to all. It was an excellent ceremony and a great show for all new visitors. Congratulations also to Brother Mark Raw on your initiation. The Lodge of Dawn 6511 welcomes … Read more