News | Burnham on Sea Moose

A successful ‘One Moose’ 2023 Harvest Supper

Saturday , 9 September, was the occasion of our 2023 Moose lodge 123 harvest supper. Fifty two moose members and guests attended the evening, sitting down to a table served ploughman’s salad meal supplemented by a pudding of apple crumble.

Following the meal, entertainment was delivered by well known local vocalist Steve Holford, who sang an eclectic assortment of well known songs. The usual auction of donated produce, conducted by lodge compere Terry Cornelius, raising £89 : 20p towards funds for the evening, which combined with proceeds of the usual raffle raised over £200 towards Moose good causes.

The evening was wound up by thanking Ladies Circle President Sandra Nicholson and her supporting ladies, for providing the excellent meal. Thanks were given also to all the hard work into organising and setting out the room etc.

Moose publicity Office Mike Lang said; ‘This was a fun evening, and Moose people know how to have a good time, in great company. Funds raised after expenses etc, go towards our focus on helping local good causes.’

Photographs and story by kind permission of Mike Lang.

National Ladies Circle President attends Burnham's Moose Christmas Meal

Forty-two members and guests settled down to their three course Xmas meal, at Brean Country Club. Order of the day was friendly chitchat and Xmas jerseys were plentiful.

The afternoon ended with the usual raffle (No moose event is complete without a raffle). Special guest was Margaret Clyde, National President of Ladies circles, and Burnham ladies' circle president, Sandra Nicholson gave special thanks to organizers Ron and Dorothy Austin, plus additional thanks to the excellent country club staff.

National President Margaret Clyde added; ' It is wonderful to see you all enjoying yourself, and thank you for your wonderful hospitality.’

Moose publicity office Mike Lang concluded that; ‘We were looked after royally by the staff at Brean Country club.’

Photographs and story by kind permission of Mike Lang.

Veteran Moose Member Celebrates Birthday Milestone

Long serving Moose member of 72 years Brother Vernon Smith who lives in Bristol recently celebrated his 100th Birthday with a card from the king and was presented with a bottle of whisky by Moose National President Gareth Griffith.

Vernon reached this milestone on December 4th and he enjoyed a meal with friends, plus a family celebration at Knowle Golf Club with relatives.

During the 2nd World War he served for 5years in the RAF.

In January 2018 Vernon transferred to Burnham on Sea Lodge 123 following the closure of Bristol 22 Lodge

We send you our very best wishes, Vernon, on your special day!

In January 2018 Vernon transferred to Burnham on Sea Lodge 123 following the closure of Bristol 22 Lodge.

We send you our very best wishes, Vernon, on your special day!

Vernon joined Moose on 8th January 1951 and has held many offices during his almost 73 years of membership. He became Grand Governor in 1987 and served for many years on Grand Council. His elevation to Fellow came in 1978, and to Pilgrim in 1986. Life membership followed in 2003.

Photographs by kind permission of Gareth Griffith.