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 Your permission can be withdrawn any time you see fit.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. |