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.
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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.
Successful Burnham One Moose Harvest Supper
Moose members and guests enjoyed a tasty ham salad meal at last nights Harvest Supper in Berrow Village Hall (7 September 2024). This regular event is held to support Burnham Moose Ladies' Circle, Lodge 123, funds. Catering by Ladies' Circle President Sandra Nicholson, and aided by members Carol, Kay, Margaret and Pat plus many others.
With 54 tickets sold, entertainment by talented local musician Tim Dean, a charity auction and of course the usual Moose raffle, the evening was a terrific success.
Berrow Village Hall is a great venue, and the reason why Burnham's Moose members choose it as their headquarters.
Burnham Moose Ladies' Circle President Sandra Nicholson gave thanks to all her volunteers, with further thanks to Junior Vice President Terry Cornelius for conducting the auction of produce, which raised £86, and also thanks to Liz and Pat for administering the raffle of donated prizes which raised £136.
Photographs and story by kind permission of Mike Lang.
Air Ambulance Open Day
On the 14th September 2024 10 members of Burnham on sea Moose were invited to Henstridge Airfield the HQ of the Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance. They were given a tour around the helicopter and hangar together with meeting the air crew and support staff explaining how it all works like clockwork to save lives.
This was a thank you to the lodge for all the years of collections they had done, raising in total around 75k. There was a hasty retreat when the helicopter actually had a call out during the visit.
Photograph and story by kind permission of Pete Nicholson.
A Delightful One Moose Baguette Lunch
A very successful Baguette & Sweet Lunch was held in St John’s Church Hall Highbridge on the 14 Oct 24. This was in aid of the President’s appeal the R.N.L.I. in Burnham.
It was organised by Past National Lady President Mrs Margaret Jefferies. Although only 19 were there supporting it, everyone had a lovely time and really enjoyed the lunch which was a choice of five different fillings for the baguettes and six different homemade sweets. The event raised £203.50 for the appeal of which Rita thanked everyone for coming and also Margaret and the caterers for all their hard work.
Photographs and story by kind permission of Rita Harris.
An Enjoyable Race Night at Burnham 123
On the 2nd of November 2024 Burnham 123 Lodge held a highly enjoyable social race night, it was a brilliant evening at Berrow Village Hall. All the race horses lined up excitedly and were roaring to go and Pete and Jim were ready to serve drinks but until we had eaten they had to wait.
We were served by Circle President Sandra and her caterers with massive jacket potatoes and a great assortment of fillings with various salads and then we were ready to bet.
We had a wonderful assortment of raffle prizes which at the end raised £96.
Any funds left over from ticket sales will go into social funds to be used in any way the lodge requires, including donating to local charities.
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We all had a very sociable evening with plenty to laugh about as Martin Eley, Clerk of the Course, was extremely entertaining.
Photos show members and friends enjoying themselves.
Photographs and story by kind permission of Rita Harris.
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