Consecrated 1948 · Province of Cheshire
About the Lodge
Dormer Lodge No. 6708 was consecrated in 1948 and meets at Birkenhead Masonic Hall in the Province of Cheshire.
Our story
Dormer Lodge No. 6708 was consecrated on 3 September 1948 in Birkenhead, Province of Cheshire, under the constitution of the United Grand Lodge of England. The Lodge was founded by fourteen brethren, the majority of whom were members of Mossley Lodge No. 3513. The chair of King Solomon was first taken by W Bro E Bresnen, a Past Master of L. 3513, who served as Worshipful Master for the inaugural year. From that foundation the Lodge has met without interruption, save for the period when government restrictions paused all Lodge meetings.
What we stand for
The principles of Freemasonry are summarised by three words: brotherly love, relief, and truth. They have stood for our Lodge since 1948 and remain the test by which we judge our work, both inside the Lodge room and in the community we serve.
The Lodge today
We are a friendly Lodge with members of all ages and backgrounds. New initiates are welcomed warmly and supported by an experienced Mentor through every ceremony. Visiting brethren from other Lodges are equally welcome; please write to the Secretary in advance so we can extend proper hospitality and ensure a place at the Festive Board.
The Lodge today
Officers, 2026-27
Each office in a Masonic Lodge carries a long-standing duty. The Worshipful Master leads the meetings; the Wardens support him; the Secretary keeps the records; the Treasurer the accounts; the Director of Ceremonies the ritual; the Almoner the welfare of the brethren. Below is our team for the current season.
Worshipful Master
W Bro Robert Noel Ellis PProvGStwd
Immediate Past Master
W Bro Derek Blackburn PPrAGDC
Senior Warden
Bro Steve Cullen
Junior Warden
Bro Anthony William Penman
Treasurer
W Bro Martin Carl Alcock
Secretary
Bro Richard Anthony Wood
secretary.dormer6708@gmail.comDirector of Ceremonies
W Bro Malcolm Cousins PPrSGW
Almoner
Bro Anthony William Penman
The Almoner looks after the welfare of brethren and their families. Anything shared with the Almoner is held in strict confidence.
Charity Steward
Bro John Matous Kennedy
Lodge Mentor
W Bro Derek Blackburn PPrAGDC
The Mentor is the friendly first point of contact for anyone curious about Freemasonry, and supports new initiates through their early years in the Craft.
Chaplain
W Bro Derek Blackburn PPrAGDC
Senior Deacon
W Bro David Lloyd Gillam PPrGSuptWks
Junior Deacon
W Bro Alex Raymond Griffiths
Inner Guard
Bro Ian William Boardman
Tyler
W Bro Ian Ebbrell PPGSwdB
Royal Arch Representative
W Bro Malcolm Cousins PPrSGW
All Master Masons are eligible, and encouraged, to join a chapter for Exaltation and to complete the journey through Craft Masonry. The Royal Arch Representative is available to provide information and advice.
Past Masters
Those who have led the Lodge
A full roll of every Worshipful Master from 1948 onwards.
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