What is Freemasonry?
Freemasonry is based on the ancient traditions of tradesmen who worked and lived within and abided by the rules of their own “Lodges”.
In modern day terms it is formed of men (and now some womens lodges) who live by honest moral standards within a social and charitable organisation.
A freemasons most useful asset in our view is to look at life with an open mind, an open heart and a strong determination to help another whenever necessary.
Who we are?
We are Braidwood Lodge founded some 16 years ago and we take our name from James Braidwood who was the first Chief Fire Officer of London Fire Engine Establishment (the forerunner of the London Fire Brigade).
We are one of the group of West Kent Masons based at the Dartford Masonic Hall at the top of West Hill in Dartford.
Many (but not all) members have an emergency service and or public service background and are very caring and supportive.
We are though, definitely an open Lodge and welcome people from any background and professions.
We meet on four occasions a year on the first Tuesdays in September, December, February and the second Tuesday in May commencing at around 5:00pm and including a three
course meal. All for a very reasonable annual fee.
Our December meeting and meal has a very festive atmosphere and is always popular.
Our social activities in general consist of a "Ladies Night" annually, Sunday Family Lunches including widows of deceased members of our lodge, Summer Barbeques and the odd themed Quiz Night.
The lodge does have a reputation for having great fun and good banter whilst doing some good along the way.
We hope you may be interested in joining our lodge.
Please remember, you don't have to join alone. If you have a friend who is also interested, we are quite willing to take you both.
Interested in joining Braidwood Lodge?
Just fill out the form on the right and we will be in touch with you shortly...
Fun
Entertaining
Enjoyable
I was made to feel welcome and well received on my visit to this lodge by its members. What a night! What a great bunch of guys! I'll be looking forward to visiting them again.
Reeyadh Mosaheb
Contact
Anthony Smyth
Secretary
Tel: 07931 102 153
Email: [email protected]
OR
Roger Davey
Membership Officer
Tel: 07973 777 542
Email:
Hours
Lodge of Instruction is held on the four Tuesday evenings preceding each meeting except for the May meeting when It will be held on the four Tuesdays in April. (May meeting is later in the month.)
Meetings 2024:
1st February
3rd May
6th September (Installation)
6th December
Benefits of Joining Braidwood Lodge...
Friendship
Braidwood Lodge enables Freemasons to develop friendships with like minded people and open up new experiences to members.
Social
We arrange a number of events throughout the year for members, families and friends to allow everyone to be involved.
Community
Freemasonry is about more than just a meeting or a lodge, it engages the whole community in social and charitable activities for both members and their family.
We also participate in the following activities...
Fun
Fine Dining
Summer BBQs
Banter
Ladies' Nights
Quiz Nights
Friendships
Charity
and more...
Meet Some of Our Members...
Anthony Smyth
Secretary
Call me any time for
Information on Freemasonry.
David Stuttard
Worshipful Master
Spent thirty-four years in the British Fire Service an original Junior Fireman.
20 Years as a Registrar of Births, Deaths and Marriags.
40 years in Freemasonry.
Founder of Braidwood Lodge – Secretary for past three years.
Roger Davey
Membership Officer
Roger spent 33 years in the British Fire Service. He is a former Scout Leader.
He is also a Toastmaster and former Marriage Celebrant.
He has had a long masonic career and is a Founder of Braidwood Lodge.
He is always happy to answer your questions about Masonic Membership.
Charity
We donate and help the less fortunate by helping both masonic and non-masonic charities and local communities.
In 2015, we were honoured to have received the Emerald Award in our contributions to the Masonic Samaritans Fund.
Our Charity Donations So Far...
Friends of Sue Ryder
£200
GOSH Neuro Renal Unit
£300
Kent Surrey & Sussex
Air Ambulance
£300
Salvation Army
£200
Dartford Food Bank
£300
We Are Located At The Dartford Masonic Hall at the top of West Hill in Dartford.
FIND US
THE DARTFORD MASONIC CLUB
Braidwood Lodge №. 9802
71 West Hill
Dartford
DA1 2HJ
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