April summon

Faithful Lodge of Durham No 9079

Faithful Lodge of Durham No 9079 Masonic Hall Birtley Lane Birtley DH3 2PJ 0191 4102421  

                                                                                                 26th of  March 2026

Dear Sir and Brother,                                                         

                                          Faithful Lodge of Durham No 9079

Masonic Hall

Birtley Lane

Birtley

DH3 2PJ

0191 4102421

                                                                                                 26th of  March 2026

Dear Sir and Brother,                                                        

                                           By command of the Worshipful Master:

You are hereby summoned to attend to the duties of your Lodge on: –

                   MONDAY 20th of APRIL 2026 @ 7-00 pm precisely, 

              This being the regular night of meeting.

                    W Bro MICHAEL JOHN MORGAN. Secretary.

                     W Bro ROBERT JOHN DONMALL.  Assistant Secretary.

DRESS                                                                           DATES OF REGULAR MEETINGS

Officers – Evening Dress                       T    hird Monday of January, February, March, April

Brethren – Dark Clothing                             June, September, October, November, December

White Collar, Black Tie                                and the Third Wednesday in May (Installation)

Black Footwear, White Gloves

Applications for membership are invited, please contact the Secretary for new Application forms. Emulation Rituals can also be obtained from the Secretary.

The Almoner earnestly requests that if a brother knows of another member of the Lodge who is ill or has a member of his family who is ill, he should be informed as soon as possible in order that he may pay a visit.                                                                                                                            

ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTIONS

The Annual Subscriptions of £280 are due in advance on 1st May 20265 and should be paid to the Treasurer as soon as possible. (if agreed by Lodge Vote) Method of payment, bacs transfer to Faithful Lodge of Durham, Sort Code 20 83 73, Account No. 43857018, Reference Surname, Initial FLOD Member.  Or instalments of £280.00 for 10 months = £280.00. Or by cheque / cash to the Treasurer.

General Data Protection Regulations “GDPR”

“All members should know that the Lodge records e.g. Membership list (including name, address, telephone number, email, and rank) are or may be maintained in compliance with the GDPR Data Protection Act 25th May 2018 by the Lodge Secretary. These records are accessed and used solely by the Lodge Secretary and Treasurer for the normal administration of Masonic Lodge Business.”                                                                                                                                                                    

No. 411                                                                                            Date Typed 26/03/2026

NOTE

New regulations come into force 25th May 2018 The general data protection regulations G.D.P.R. This will mean changes to our paperwork.

The printing of our Summons will need the written permission of all members to have their details on the Summons and Minutes, once permission is given, we can still print the Summons as at present. Your permission can be withdrawn any time you see fit.

All emails must in future be sent out Bcc to avoid any other person reading their names. This is to comply with G.D.P.R. Signed consent forms to be Issued.

Secretary WBro M J Morgan      

                                                BUSINESS

1.     To open the Lodge

2.     To confirm the Minutes (as circulated) of the Regular meeting held on Monday 16th of April 2026.

3.     A talk By W Bro R. J. Donmall Subject TBA.

4.     Secretary to read out names of Brethren Qualified to occupy the Masters Chair.

5.     W.Bro. Robert Brown PPJGW, having been nominated W.M. / ME by letter from      

        W.Bro. M. J. Morgan PPJGW, and seconded by W.Bro. C. S. MacLeod PPJGW, and Shall

        Be declared. Worshipful Master, unless any member present calls for a ballot and

        in the absence of any brother notifying the Lodge Secretary of his wish to be

        elected. to that Office. In compliance with Rule 105 Book of Constitution.

6.     W.Bro. C.J. P. Burgess having been nominated Treasurer by letter from W.Bro. R.J-Donmall and seconded by W.Bro. T. P. Glendenning and Shall be declared Treasurer, unless any member present calls for a ballot and in the absence of any Brother notifying the Lodge Secretary of his wish to be elected to the Office. In compliance with Rule 112 Book of Constitution

7.     To Elect for the ensuing year: –

                     a)   The Tyler in compliance with Rule 113 Book of Constitution to be left to the                            New Incoming Worshipful Master.

                     b)   Appoint Two Representatives to serve on the Lodge Committee

                     c)   Appoint Representative to serve on the Durham Benevolent Committee

         d)   Appoint Two Accounts Reviewers.

8.      Notice of Motion given, To increase the Lodge Subscriptions by £ 5.00 per  member per year. This to be seconded and voted on for on the night.

9.      To transact other business as the W.M. may deem fit to bring before the Lodge.

10.    To close the Lodge

                                               GENERAL NOTICES.

There will be a G.P. Meeting, Thursday 09th of  April   @ 7-00. pm. Rehearsal after the G.P.  (If Required

             Sunday 19th of April  2026   @ 10-30 a.m. Set up Temple.

             Monday 20th of April  2026   @ after 4 p.m. Set up Festive Board.

FRATERNAL VISITS

The W.M. PROPOSES PAYING the following Fraternal Visit.: –

Washington Lodge No. 4346? T.B.A in 2026.

To Sincerity Lodge No. 6036 on the 02nd of December 2026.     

To St. Georges Lodge No. 5720 T.B.A f January 2027.

 The W.M. INTENDS TO RECEIVE A Fraternal Visit at our meeting.

From Sincerity Lodge No. 6036 on the 21th of December 2026

           Washington Lodge No. 4346? T.B.A in .2026.

            St. Georges Lodge No. 5720 on the 15th of March 2027

MOSELEY ROYAL ARCH CHAPTER

The Moseley Chapter of Royal Arch Masonry meets at the Masonic Hall, Birtley on the 1st Monday in February, April, June, October and December. See Secretary for info                                                                                                                                                                                            

WASHINGTON ROYAL ARCH CHAPTER

The Washington Chapter of Royal Arch Masonry meets at the Masonic Hall, Birtley on the 3rd Thursday in February, April, September and November. See Secretary for info.By command of the Worshipful Master:

You are hereby summoned to attend to the duties of your Lodge on: –

                   MONDAY 20th of APRIL 2026 @ 7-00 pm precisely, 

              This being the regular night of meeting.

                    W Bro MICHAEL JOHN MORGAN. 

                                                                             Secretary.

                     W Bro ROBERT JOHN DONMALL. 

                                                                             Assistant Secretary.

DRESS                                                  DATES OF REGULAR MEETINGS Officers – Evening Dress                       Third Monday of January, February, March, April Brethren – Dark Clothing                       June, September, October, November, December White Collar, Black Tie                          and the Third Wednesday in May (Installation) Black Footwear, White Gloves

Applications for membership are invited, please contact the Secretary for new Application forms. Emulation Rituals can also be obtained from the Secretary.

The Almoner earnestly requests that if a brother knows of another member of the Lodge who is ill or has a member of his family who is ill, he should be informed as soon as possible in order that he may pay a visit.