Cambodunum Lodge

No. 3953 on the register of

The United Grand Lodge of England

Masonic Hall, 70 New Hey Road, Lindley, Huddersfield HD3 4AJ

Telephone +44 (0)1484 469161

Worshipful Brother Richard Jenkinson Master

Cambodunum Lodge was consecrated on the 24th of July 1919 when members of Thornhill Lodge No.1514, asked for permission to form a new Lodge. Permission was granted by the United Grand Lodge of England and Cambodunum Lodge was formed in the same building as Thornhill Lodge.Taking it's name from a local Roman fortress which was a staging post for troops journeying from York to Chester. They chose for their banner the "Arch of Constantine" in memory of the first Christian ruler of Rome. Constantine was not averse to saving money, and in the construction, he removed carvings from adjacent archways to use on his own.

What is Freemasonry and who can be members

Freemasonry is a charitable society for men only, Money is given to charitable organisations and other good causes, this money runs into millions of pounds, all of which comes from the pockets of Masons. Freemasonry is not a secret society no matter what the popular press would have you believe, it is a society with secrets. Members are not restrained from openly admitting membership, indeed openness is encouraged. Membership is open to men over the age of 21 years, and who are of good character, with a desire to become better members of society, and better family members. Freemasonry is not a religion and members are encouraged to follow their own religion. Indeed the only requirement neccessary for any potential candidate is a belief in a supreme being.

When do we meet .

Cambodunum Lodge No3953 meets every month except December. Regular Lodge meetings are held on the last Thursday of the month at 7pm, with the exception of October which is an earlier start, usually 3.30pm.

A Lodge of instruction is held every Tuesday evening at 7.30pm. There are social events held throughout the year with Quiz nights, family barbeques and formal evenings.

W. Bro George Cowley's Centenary Celebration

(George Cowley 1905 - 2007)

On Thursday 24th November 2005, at the Regular Lodge meeting, we celebrated our Senior Past Master's 100th birthday. The celebrations were marked with the attendance of the Provincial Grand Master for the Province of Yorkshire West Riding, the Right Worshipful Brother John Kendall Clayton. The picture also shows our Worshipful Master Bro John Stancliffe. The minutes of George's degree and installation ceremonies were read by officers of the Lodge, and the whole proceedings were carried out under the direction of our Director of Ceremonies W. Bro Derek Allan.

Installation of Bro. Howard Habron as Master October 2006

On Thursday 26th October 2006 Bro Habron (far left) was installed as Worshipful Master, the ceremony was attended by many Masons from around West Yorkshire also two special guests from further away.

From the left the picture shows W. Bro Habron, Bro James Preston of Brandon Lodge Florida USA. Bro Mordechai Linhart from Manchester. And W Bro John Stancliffe the outgoing Master who commisioned a painting in oils which he presented to the Lodge.