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Famous Masons

Dr. T. J. Barnardo (1845-1905). Philanthropist, and founder and director of homes for destitute children. His work is continued today by the charity Barnardo's.

Robert Burns (1759-1796). Scottish poet and lyricist. He was regarded as a pioneer of the Romantic movement and after his death became an important source of inspiration to the founders of liberalism and socialism.

Sir Winston L. S. Churchill (1874-1965). British politician known chiefly for his leadership during World War II. He served as Prime Minister from 1940 to 1945 and again from 1951 to 1955.

Sir Arthur Conan Doyle (1859-1930). Author noted for his stories about the detective Sherlock Holmes, which are generally regarded as a major innovation in the field of crime fiction.

Sir Alexander Fleming (1881-1955). Biologist and pharmacologist who published many articles on bacteriology, immunology and chemotherapy. His best-known achievements include the discovery of the enzyme lysozyme and the antibiotic substance penicillin.

Rudyard J. Kipling (1865-1936). English author and poet, best known for his works The Jungle Book, Just So Stories and Kim. He was the first author writing in the English language to be awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature and remains its youngest ever recipient.

Sir Leonard Hutton (1916-1990). English cricketer who dominated the national and international cricket scene for the decade following the Second World War. He was honoured with the England team captaincy, breaking an age-old tradition that the position could be held only by an amateur.

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Feb 18th: Appeal 2011, held in support of the Royal Masonic Trust for Girls and Boys, has so far raised the magnificent sum of £763,716. More...

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Nov 25th: The Freemasons' Grand Charity awards £10,000 for Cumbrian flood relief efforts. More...

Oct 15th: The Freemasons' Grand Charity awards £400,000 to non-Masonic charities. More...

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Meetings

Regular Lodge Meetings

The Royds Lodge meets eight times each year, on the third Thursday of the month from October to May inclusive. The Ceremony of Installation takes place on the third Thursday in May.

Our meetings are open to the members of the Lodge, their invited Masonic guests and other Masonic visitors.

Every regular meeting is followed by a formal dinner, known as the Festive Board, held in the dining room of the Masonic Hall, where members of the Lodge, their guests and visitors enjoy good food, quality wine and stimulating conversation.

If you are a Freemason and and would like to visit our Lodge, please contact us. We would be delighted to welcome you!

Lodge of Instruction

The Royds Lodge of Instruction provides junior members with the opportunity to rehearse the roles of the Lodge officers, under the guidance of more experienced members. The Lodge of Instruction is a place for Masonic education, where lectures are presented and guidance offered, with the aim of developing a greater understanding of Freemasonry. Membership of the Royds Lodge of Instruction is open to all members of The Royds Lodge.

The Royds Lodge of Instruction meets seven times each year, on the fourth Monday of the month from September to April inclusive, but excluding December. The Lodge of Instruction opens at 7.30 pm.

The Royds Lodge of Instruction Annual General Meeting is held at 7.00 pm on the fourth Monday in January.

The Royds Lodge of Instruction Festival is held at 7.00 pm on the forth Monday in March.

Rehearsals

Officers of The Royds Lodge are required to attend a rehearsal prior to each regular meeting. The rehearsals allow the officers to perfect their duties, thus ensuring the business of the Lodge is transacted in a professional manner.

Rehearsals are held at 7.30 pm on the Monday preceding the regular Lodge meeting.