Members
Regular Lodge Meetings
Dofra Lodge meets six times each year, on the Second Saturday day of the month from October through to March inclusive. The Ceremony of Installation takes place at March Regular meeting.
The next regular meeting of Dofra Lodge will be held on Saturday 13th February 2010 at 2:45 pm. This will be a third degree and Past master's Evening. Any brother wishing to attend the meeting will be most welcome. Please contact the lodge secretary to register you intentions.
Our meetings are open to the members of the Lodge, their invited Masonic guests and other Masonic visitors.
Every regular meeting is followed by a formal dinner, known as the 'Festive Board', held in the dining room of the Masonic Hall, where members of the Lodge, their guests and visitors enjoy good food, wine and stimulating conversation.
If you are a Freemason and would like to visit our Lodge, please contact us. We would be delighted to welcome you!
This page was last modified 24th January 2009 DFE
Next regular meeting in...
| Date (Saturday) | Event |
| 13th February 2010 | Past Master's 3rd |
| 13th March 2010 | Installation |
| 9th October 2010 | TBA |
| 13th November 2010 | TBA |
| 11th December 2010 | Christmas Informal |
| 8th January 2011 | TBA |
| 12th February 2011 | TBA |
Lodge of Instruction
Dofra Lodge of Instruction provides the members of the Lodge with the opportunity to rehearse the roles of the officers, under the guidance of more experienced Lodge members. The Lodge of Instruction is a place for Masonic education, where lectures are presented and guidance offered, with the aim of developing a greater understanding of Freemasonry. Membership of the Dofra Lodge of Instruction is open to all members of Dofra Lodge.
Dofra Lodge of Instruction meets on the first Saturday of each month throughout the year with the exception of July and August.
The Lodge of Instruction opens at 10.30 am. and is held at the Masonic Hall except for April, May and June where we meet at Kenilworth.
| Date (Saturday) | Proposed Work |
| 6th February 2010 | 3rd Degree |
| 6th March 2010 | Installation |
| October 2010 | TBA |
| November 2010 | TBA |
| December 2010 | TBA |
| January 2011 | TBA |
| February 2011 | TBA |
Rehearsals
Open to all Officers and any master masons of Dofra Lodge who would like to attend.
Dofra Lodge expects all officers to attend rehearsal prior to each regular meeting. The purpose of rehearsal is to allow the officers to perfect their duties, thus ensuring the business of the Lodge is transacted in a professional manner.
Rehearsals are held at 7.30 pm on the Thursday preceding the regular Lodge meeting.
| Date (Thursday) | Proposed Work |
| 11th February 2010 | 3rd Degree |
| 11th March 2010 | Installation |
| October 2010 | TBA |
| November 2010 | TBA |
| December 2010 | TBA |
| January 2011 | TBA |
Officers Meeting
Open to all Officers and any master masons of Dofra Lodge who would like to attend.
Dofra Lodge expects all officers to attend PM&O meeting on the Tuesday following each regular meeting. The PM&O meeting is where we discuss and agree the work of the Lodge regarding ceremonies, future meetings, new members and joining brothers, the allocation of funds raised for worthy causes and any other matters of general management of the Lodge.
Meetings start at 7.30 pm and are usually finished by 9.00 pm
| Date (Tuesday) |
| 16th February 2010 |
| 16th March 2010 |
| 14th Septmber 2010 |
| 12th October 2010 |
| 16th November 2010 |
| 14th December 2010 |
| 11th January 2011 |
Provincial Events
Saturday, 26-June 2010- Provincial Grand Lodge
Date: 26-Jun-10 Time: 14:00
Duration: Afternoon
Location: Birmingham University
Details: Annual meeting of Provincial Grand Lodge
Sunday, 11 July 2010 - Provincial Cathedral Service
Date: 11-Jul-10 Time: 14:00
Duration: Afternoon
Location: Worcester Cathedral
Details: Annual service at Worcester Cathedral
The Master requests wardens and officers to attend both of these events.
The University Annual meeting will be held under the banners of Group Six and all members of Dofra who are willing to help in any way on the day are requested to contact the secretary.
The Sunday Cathedral service is open to all and the brethren are reqested to bring their family where possible.
