The November Fall
Brother Dad and I at my Installation as Worshipful Master Of The Lodge
What a month and it all ends with me being installed as Worshipful master of one of my Masonic lodges I am a member of, so I will start this month a little back to front, below is a lodge report off their social media site.
Gordano Boys on TourGordano Lodge Installation of our new Worshipful Master
As the photos come flooding in from the many brethren who attended Monday night's fantastic installation meeting, I feel it only fair to share them in their own unique parts.
These photos are from many of the brothers of all eminences from many province's all over the UK not just Somerset.
All who travelled all the way down to share the night with their friend and brother our new WM and to enjoy Gordano Lodges famous hospitality.
The ceremony was first class and masterfully led by the out going Master, DC and all the other PMs of the lodge, to a packed to the rafters temple.
Many non members asking and wanting to take part in the ceremony to make it even more special for their friend and brother our new WM.
The 3 sets of tools especially stand out as all were given by non Gordano Members.
There were many brethren of very senior rank in attendance as well as a plethora EAs, FC and MM a testimony of the high regard they hold for our new WM who finally attained the chair of KS.
A plethora of The Adair Club was there to support in good numbers too including our illustrious Chairman.
The festive board again was packed to the rafters with a waiting list to dine.
This really was a jolly enjoyable evening, the laughter, chatting and joviality was inspirational, especially the magic trick of vanishing gavel on the WMs table, this caused much laughter.
The Indian Banquet was quite simply excellent and not a plate went back with food on it, you could say this was a meal you could really get your teeth into.
The evening ended all too quickly as nobody wanted to leave.
It was remarked yet again, where but in Freemasonry can you find a packed room full to the rafters of good men from all walks of life, all happy to be in each others company.
Next month Gordano Lodge are holding a 3rd degree ceremony with our new light blue team, come see these inspirational young masons in action for their first time.
The evening is also a celebration of Italy and our brethren there, finished off with a fine Italian Banquet.
We are trying show Freemasonry Universal in a Culinary Journey for all our ceremonies with a different country each month, this is our New Worshipful Masters idea and it is already a success on its first night.
If you would like to join us book in quickly as we will be packed out once again, drop our secretary an email for the summons at [email protected] or for booking in for dining contact [email protected]
If you would like to know more about becoming a Freemason drop Gordano Lodge 6244 a line or email us at [email protected] or click on the website link below.
www.somersetfreemasons.org
As the photos come flooding in from the many brethren who attended Monday night's fantastic installation meeting, I feel it only fair to share them in their own unique parts.
These photos are from many of the brothers of all eminences from many province's all over the UK not just Somerset.
All who travelled all the way down to share the night with their friend and brother our new WM and to enjoy Gordano Lodges famous hospitality.
The ceremony was first class and masterfully led by the out going Master, DC and all the other PMs of the lodge, to a packed to the rafters temple.
Many non members asking and wanting to take part in the ceremony to make it even more special for their friend and brother our new WM.
The 3 sets of tools especially stand out as all were given by non Gordano Members.
There were many brethren of very senior rank in attendance as well as a plethora EAs, FC and MM a testimony of the high regard they hold for our new WM who finally attained the chair of KS.
A plethora of The Adair Club was there to support in good numbers too including our illustrious Chairman.
The festive board again was packed to the rafters with a waiting list to dine.
This really was a jolly enjoyable evening, the laughter, chatting and joviality was inspirational, especially the magic trick of vanishing gavel on the WMs table, this caused much laughter.
The Indian Banquet was quite simply excellent and not a plate went back with food on it, you could say this was a meal you could really get your teeth into.
The evening ended all too quickly as nobody wanted to leave.
It was remarked yet again, where but in Freemasonry can you find a packed room full to the rafters of good men from all walks of life, all happy to be in each others company.
Next month Gordano Lodge are holding a 3rd degree ceremony with our new light blue team, come see these inspirational young masons in action for their first time.
The evening is also a celebration of Italy and our brethren there, finished off with a fine Italian Banquet.
We are trying show Freemasonry Universal in a Culinary Journey for all our ceremonies with a different country each month, this is our New Worshipful Masters idea and it is already a success on its first night.
If you would like to join us book in quickly as we will be packed out once again, drop our secretary an email for the summons at [email protected] or for booking in for dining contact [email protected]
If you would like to know more about becoming a Freemason drop Gordano Lodge 6244 a line or email us at [email protected] or click on the website link below.
www.somersetfreemasons.org
Read the full inspirational news story oof this wonderful evening on the link button below.
Gordano Boys on Tour
My first visit as WM with several other Gordano members to my mother lodge Tyntesfield Lodge in Nailsea.
We saw a wonderful first degree ceremony and MCV and had a lovely festive board too.
Bro Dad as he is the lodges Adair Club Rep presented Bro Malick with his official Adair Club Badge and I as the NW Adair Club Rep presented Bro Prosper from Southey Lodge with his badge.
A wonderful night spent with good men and Masons at my Mother Lodge.
If you would like to know more about becoming a Freemason drop
Gordano Lodge 6244 a line.
or email us at [email protected] or click on the website link below.
www.somersetfreemasons.org
My first visit as WM with several other Gordano members to my mother lodge Tyntesfield Lodge in Nailsea.
We saw a wonderful first degree ceremony and MCV and had a lovely festive board too.
Bro Dad as he is the lodges Adair Club Rep presented Bro Malick with his official Adair Club Badge and I as the NW Adair Club Rep presented Bro Prosper from Southey Lodge with his badge.
A wonderful night spent with good men and Masons at my Mother Lodge.
If you would like to know more about becoming a Freemason drop
Gordano Lodge 6244 a line.
or email us at [email protected] or click on the website link below.
www.somersetfreemasons.org
The Somerset Masonic Shooting Clubs monthly breakfast shoot at The Mendip Shooting Ground Somerset.
What a fantastic shoot we had, well attended, the sun shone and we even had lady shooters joining us.
A scrumptious Mighty Mendip Full English breakfast each too with a gallon of tea.
Now that's got to be one of our best breakfast shoot days to date.
If you would like to join us brethren or even challenge Somerset to a friendly shoot day or see our events then please click on our website link below.
www.somersetmasinicshootingclub.co.uk
What a fantastic shoot we had, well attended, the sun shone and we even had lady shooters joining us.
A scrumptious Mighty Mendip Full English breakfast each too with a gallon of tea.
Now that's got to be one of our best breakfast shoot days to date.
If you would like to join us brethren or even challenge Somerset to a friendly shoot day or see our events then please click on our website link below.
www.somersetmasinicshootingclub.co.uk
The Incomer
A land owner was losing livestock and asked could I pop along and deal with this red devil.
So I popped along at dusk and set up the Ile 234 on the trigger sticks with the NiteSite Eagle RTech Dark Ops, also using the the NiteSite Spotter for a change instead of the Night Pearl Thermal.
I watched hares and rabbit frollic, bats Fleat through the air, a barn owl water the field and deer quietly and gracefully meander about delicately feeding on the meadow grass.
I knew Charlie was about as I could hear vixens calling in the valley bottom NR the woodland.
Just then I spotted him on a direct route to the lambing shed, I gave a hare distress call on my hand he froze then came bolting in, I had to bark at him to stop.
A really easy text book shot as a single shot echoed through the night as the rooks in the rookery shouted their distasteful call, then silence again as mother nature returned to it's calm of peace and quiet in the night air.
Nothing beats being out in mother nature I telle.
www.theolehedgecreeper.co.uk
A land owner was losing livestock and asked could I pop along and deal with this red devil.
So I popped along at dusk and set up the Ile 234 on the trigger sticks with the NiteSite Eagle RTech Dark Ops, also using the the NiteSite Spotter for a change instead of the Night Pearl Thermal.
I watched hares and rabbit frollic, bats Fleat through the air, a barn owl water the field and deer quietly and gracefully meander about delicately feeding on the meadow grass.
I knew Charlie was about as I could hear vixens calling in the valley bottom NR the woodland.
Just then I spotted him on a direct route to the lambing shed, I gave a hare distress call on my hand he froze then came bolting in, I had to bark at him to stop.
A really easy text book shot as a single shot echoed through the night as the rooks in the rookery shouted their distasteful call, then silence again as mother nature returned to it's calm of peace and quiet in the night air.
Nothing beats being out in mother nature I telle.
www.theolehedgecreeper.co.uk
Cold Calling
It was a bitterly cold night when my farmer chum called and said we have a brace of foxes attacking the lambing barn.
We have chased them away several times as has the old farm dog but still they won't leave.
I got there set up with the Ole 243 mounted on the trigger sticks with my NiteSite Eagle RTech Dark Ops.
They were attacking from the den at the woodland at the top of the hill, the old farm dog chased them to earth several times but still they came back.
I set up just as it got dark and waited, right on qué I spotted them with my NiteSite Spotter.
They sat at the base of the hill and the first one dropped to my shot, the other ran on and I called it back in and shot it not ten yards from the other.
I wish I could say it was a brilliant long shot, but no I like it easy less chance for error both inside a 100 yards.
Again these two stick in my memory for so many reasons.
www.theolehedgecreeper.co.uk
It was a bitterly cold night when my farmer chum called and said we have a brace of foxes attacking the lambing barn.
We have chased them away several times as has the old farm dog but still they won't leave.
I got there set up with the Ole 243 mounted on the trigger sticks with my NiteSite Eagle RTech Dark Ops.
They were attacking from the den at the woodland at the top of the hill, the old farm dog chased them to earth several times but still they came back.
I set up just as it got dark and waited, right on qué I spotted them with my NiteSite Spotter.
They sat at the base of the hill and the first one dropped to my shot, the other ran on and I called it back in and shot it not ten yards from the other.
I wish I could say it was a brilliant long shot, but no I like it easy less chance for error both inside a 100 yards.
Again these two stick in my memory for so many reasons.
www.theolehedgecreeper.co.uk
Field Craft and Tracking.
This one really was a tricky red devil.
He kept giving the farmer and his son the slip.
So on a very wet , windy cold night I was asked can I go deal with some rabbits and a problem fix that was attacking live stock.
The call started with a strong Somersetshire accent saying Bis that ye, my neighbour Farmer Fred says you be the best man to call for dealing with problem fixed.
I do chuckle when I get those sort of calls.
I dealt with a few rabbits before dusk with the 22lr then switched to the 223 as Dark. Started to fall.
I already had an idea where this fox was coming from after tracking him, I used an old trick my Pappy showed me almost 45 years ago, this works like a charm and got the fox where I wanted him and masked my scent too.
Well the rest is history really, I would love to say it was a shot of a life time, but was really text book, I do like it that was less chance of a miss etc.
www.throlehedgecreeper.co.uk
This one really was a tricky red devil.
He kept giving the farmer and his son the slip.
So on a very wet , windy cold night I was asked can I go deal with some rabbits and a problem fix that was attacking live stock.
The call started with a strong Somersetshire accent saying Bis that ye, my neighbour Farmer Fred says you be the best man to call for dealing with problem fixed.
I do chuckle when I get those sort of calls.
I dealt with a few rabbits before dusk with the 22lr then switched to the 223 as Dark. Started to fall.
I already had an idea where this fox was coming from after tracking him, I used an old trick my Pappy showed me almost 45 years ago, this works like a charm and got the fox where I wanted him and masked my scent too.
Well the rest is history really, I would love to say it was a shot of a life time, but was really text book, I do like it that was less chance of a miss etc.
www.throlehedgecreeper.co.uk
Daytime Fox Control.
This one really gave me the run around, until I tracked it and worked out it's seemingly irrational pattern.
Attacking live stock and always finding it's way around the electric fences, farm dogs and the farmer with his shotgun.
Come HELP!!! I need you was the call.
No good calling it as he had already been educated by others who missed it taking pot shots, both by day and by night.
Tracking and time learnt field craft and well thinking like a fox put this red devil in the bag.
A single shot rang out in the late afternoon, then the peace and quiet of mother nature was resumed.
I left leaving nothing but footprints and memories, with mother nature none the wiser I was there.
www.theolehedgecreeper.co.uk
This one really gave me the run around, until I tracked it and worked out it's seemingly irrational pattern.
Attacking live stock and always finding it's way around the electric fences, farm dogs and the farmer with his shotgun.
Come HELP!!! I need you was the call.
No good calling it as he had already been educated by others who missed it taking pot shots, both by day and by night.
Tracking and time learnt field craft and well thinking like a fox put this red devil in the bag.
A single shot rang out in the late afternoon, then the peace and quiet of mother nature was resumed.
I left leaving nothing but footprints and memories, with mother nature none the wiser I was there.
www.theolehedgecreeper.co.uk
Another Solo mission that's stuck in memory.
The NiteSitevEagle Dark ops is still my favourite NV.
I have found nothing that beats it for my style of shooting.
www.theolehedgecreeper.co.uk
The NiteSitevEagle Dark ops is still my favourite NV.
I have found nothing that beats it for my style of shooting.
www.theolehedgecreeper.co.uk
Pass It On Young Sports sub power Air Rifle Range Night
What a Spooktacular Halloween air rifle range night we just had.
The shooting was quite simply brilliant withe the Christmas League in its last few weeks, everyone is bringing their best game.
A huge shout out to Norman for standing in as RO as Jon our normal ROb was off ill with the dreaded lergy.
A big shout out to Laura for arranging all the Halloween games and buffet, didn't the kids look great.
A truly wonderful night's social target shooting.
If you would like to join us every Thursday at this NR Nailsea North Somerset sub power Air Rifle Range Night.
Please CALL, DO NOT TEXT our secretary on Tel 07501962893
www.pass-it-on-young-sports.org.uk
What a Spooktacular Halloween air rifle range night we just had.
The shooting was quite simply brilliant withe the Christmas League in its last few weeks, everyone is bringing their best game.
A huge shout out to Norman for standing in as RO as Jon our normal ROb was off ill with the dreaded lergy.
A big shout out to Laura for arranging all the Halloween games and buffet, didn't the kids look great.
A truly wonderful night's social target shooting.
If you would like to join us every Thursday at this NR Nailsea North Somerset sub power Air Rifle Range Night.
Please CALL, DO NOT TEXT our secretary on Tel 07501962893
www.pass-it-on-young-sports.org.uk
The British Warrior
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With Sword and Shield in Hand.
With Bayonets Fixed We do Stand.
To Fight and Defend Against The foe.
On This Our Land or Far From Home
We Stand And Fight For Those In Need.
And For Those Who Might Be freed.
Who Need our Mighty Shield and Sword
And for The Grace of The Almighty Lord.
Who Prayers We Answer Upon His Word
With Honour and Courage We Do Fight.
So Our Loved Ones Can Sleep Safe at Night.
Now as then in Days of Old
Our Warriors Fight with bravery un told.
So that In a Britain Free and Proud.
Tyranny may never ever cast A cloud.
Upon Our Leaders In Which we Trust.
We Hope They Send us in Fair and Just.
To Stand and Fight and Halt The Flow
Of Tyranny’s Evil Darkening Glow.
But If In Battle We Do fall.
Still We Stand Beyond The Wall.
Our Spirits still Fight On Strong and Tall.
Within The Army of The Lord of All.
Now As You Remember us Upon This Day.
Our Strength our Courage We Do Pray.
You Find the Honour and the Strength.
To Keep Fighting on for Your Defence.
Knowing Behind You We Still Stand.
With Bayonets Fixed and Sword and Shield in Hand.
Against All Foes and Tyranny.
Of This Land or far from Home.
We Still fight for our Queen and Throne.
We Are The Fallen We Still Stand.
With Bayonets Fixed to Defend our Land.
And if Upon My Grave You Stand.
Look for My Sword and Shield.
STILL IN HAND.
By Rob Collins (jnr) 11.11.12
They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old, Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun and in the morning We will remember them.
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With Sword and Shield in Hand.
With Bayonets Fixed We do Stand.
To Fight and Defend Against The foe.
On This Our Land or Far From Home
We Stand And Fight For Those In Need.
And For Those Who Might Be freed.
Who Need our Mighty Shield and Sword
And for The Grace of The Almighty Lord.
Who Prayers We Answer Upon His Word
With Honour and Courage We Do Fight.
So Our Loved Ones Can Sleep Safe at Night.
Now as then in Days of Old
Our Warriors Fight with bravery un told.
So that In a Britain Free and Proud.
Tyranny may never ever cast A cloud.
Upon Our Leaders In Which we Trust.
We Hope They Send us in Fair and Just.
To Stand and Fight and Halt The Flow
Of Tyranny’s Evil Darkening Glow.
But If In Battle We Do fall.
Still We Stand Beyond The Wall.
Our Spirits still Fight On Strong and Tall.
Within The Army of The Lord of All.
Now As You Remember us Upon This Day.
Our Strength our Courage We Do Pray.
You Find the Honour and the Strength.
To Keep Fighting on for Your Defence.
Knowing Behind You We Still Stand.
With Bayonets Fixed and Sword and Shield in Hand.
Against All Foes and Tyranny.
Of This Land or far from Home.
We Still fight for our Queen and Throne.
We Are The Fallen We Still Stand.
With Bayonets Fixed to Defend our Land.
And if Upon My Grave You Stand.
Look for My Sword and Shield.
STILL IN HAND.
By Rob Collins (jnr) 11.11.12
They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old, Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun and in the morning We will remember them.
I hope you have enjoyed my humble scribbles about my adventures both in mother nature and not, I hope you enjoy the poem above I wrote for remembrance Sunday all those years ago, I believe its still very relevant to this day, until next time I say proper job mucker one and all.
November Fall
By The Ole Hedge Creeper
www.theolehedgecreeper,co.uk
November Fall
By The Ole Hedge Creeper
www.theolehedgecreeper,co.uk
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