Bedic Lodge No. 5915
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News, events and stories from Bedic Lodge—sharing our meetings, friendships, charitable work and life beyond the Lodge room.
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A Craftsman’s Legacy – Sealed-Bid Auction in Memory of Bro Tom Keers
A special opportunity to preserve a piece of Bedic Lodge history and remember a much-loved Brother. Some possessions are worth far more than their monetary value. They carry memories, tell stories and remind us of the people who once owned them. Following the sad passing of Bro Thomas William Keers on 29th July 2026, Bedic…
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Bedic Brethren Visit the Lodge of Progress
On Friday 16 October, two Brethren from Bedic Lodge No. 5915 enjoyed a wonderful evening at Chester-le-Street Masonic Centre, visiting the Lodge of Progress No. 8259. W Bro Andrew Crow and Bro Young witnessed a polished Third Degree ceremony, followed by an excellent festive board and warm Masonic fellowship. During the evening, W Bro Crow…
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King’s Trust Team Impresses the Masonic Dragons at Farringdon
On Thursday 15 October, another King’s Trust team presented its project proposal to the Masonic Dragons at Farringdon Community Fire Station. The Freemason Dragons — Fairley Downs, Martin Lawson and Andrew Crow — welcomed the group and offered some initial words of support. However, it soon became clear that the team had everything well in…
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A Weekend of Parkrun, Friendship and Family
Durham Freemasons enjoyed a fantastic weekend of running, walking and friendship, with two successful parkrun gatherings taking place across the Province. Four Years of the Durham Freemasons’ Parkrun Group On Saturday 3 October, members of the Durham Freemasons’ Parkrun Group gathered at Sedgefield parkrun to celebrate the group’s fourth anniversary. The group began with a…
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A Memorable Evening at Bedic Lodge
A new Brother, a Provincial surprise, old friendships and plenty of Alphabeteering There are some Lodge nights that will be remembered for a long time, and Wednesday 23rd September was certainly one of them at Bedic Lodge No. 5915. A new Brother was welcomed into Freemasonry, ten visiting Brethren joined us from four different Lodges,…
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The Durham Provincial Alphabeteer Journals Have Arrived!
We’re delighted to announce that the new Durham Provincial Alphabeteer Challenge journals have now arrived and are ready for distribution. Created as a Bedic Lodge initiative, the journal encourages Brethren to visit Lodges across the Province of Durham, record their visits and discover the history, character and fellowship found throughout our Province. Each journal includes:…
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Bro Tom Keers
Bro Tom Keers passed away on Wednesday 29th of July 2026. Tom’s funeral will be held at Durham Crematorium on Monday 17th August at 1pm Everyone is welcome back at the Philadelphia Cricket Club (DH4 4JE) to raise a glass in his memory afterwards. If anyone has a stick made by Tom, could you bring…
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Durham Free Masons: ParkRun
Theres so much more to Free Masonry than just meetings in suits with briefcases! The Durham Masonic Parkrun Group is open to freemasons, family, and friends. And since its inception in 2022 they have joined together monthly at a local Park Run at various locations throughout the Province of Durham. The focus of the group…
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Want to know a secret..?
Are you interested in joining Freemasonry? Freemasonry is one of the world’s oldest social and charitable organisations, with its origins rooted in the traditions of the medieval stonemasons who built our cathedrals and castles. Im sure you have all heard stories about secret handshakes and rolled up trouser legs, but there is so much more…
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Meeting – November ’24 – 3rd Degree Ceremony
Tonight we welcomed Bro Warren Phillips to the sublime Degree of a Master Mason This evening was a special one. Bedic Lodge #5915 welcomed the Assistant Provincial Grand Master WBro Clinton Elliot Leeks along with WBro N. Cavila The lodge was opened and WM R Woods was presented with a 50yrs of Masonic service certificate…