A Summer’s Slumber
As A New Season Awakens
The Ole Hedge Creeper
Countryman in all Country Sports, Conservationist, Game Chef and Lecturer, Game Caller, Champion of the Young Sports, Journalist, Freemason with Charity at his Core.
Talks, lectures, Game Calling and Field Craft Lessons.
Website; www.theolehedgecreeper.co.uk
Email; [email protected]
Tel; 074431113424
#highlightseveryone #highlight #everyonefollowers #everyone #all
Countryman in all Country Sports, Conservationist, Game Chef and Lecturer, Game Caller, Champion of the Young Sports, Journalist, Freemason with Charity at his Core.
Talks, lectures, Game Calling and Field Craft Lessons.
Website; www.theolehedgecreeper.co.uk
Email; [email protected]
Tel; 074431113424
#highlightseveryone #highlight #everyonefollowers #everyone #all
Blimey what a ghastly hot summer we have had, the crops dying in the ground due to the heat and lack of dare I say rain, the farmers using their winter food in summer to feed the animals, the pigeons, rabbits and deer destroying what's left, you cant blame them they are only trying to survive with families to raise, none the less we have done our best to protect the livestock and crops as sensitively as possible, so here we are with rain in the air, Wildfowling Seasons Eve, with the hope for the start of another wonderful season on hmmmm Gods Green Earth, well it will be with some more rain that is, but as always I suspect we will get too much and floods will be on us soon enough, we can never find a happy balance in this country eh?
Part 1
On Friday along with a plethora of our brethren from many lodges from across Somerset Freemasonry and other provinces volunteered for The Somerset Branch of The Masonic Fishing Charity to put on a days course and trout fishing for a local Sen charity.
Every young person caught a trout including the lovely lady in the wheelchair who had had a stroke, with only one arm working we managed to get her to hook and land her trout too, she took this home for her dinner this night, I think her smiles say it all really.
Everyone enjoyed the course fishing where they caught a variety of different fish species.
The lunchtime BBQ was most enjoyed with one lad having 3 huge burgers, he thought he was going to Burt afterwards.
A wonderful day had by all, a huge shout out to our many volunteers you folks make this happen.
Here we are pictured in front of our new marquee and trailer.
Freemason or not, if you would like to volunteer for us please get in touch, no fishing experience necessary as full training is given, if you would like to sponsor a fishing day for us please drop us a line on the contact details below
Tel; 07443113424
Email: [email protected]
Web:www.mtsfc.org.uk
As our mantra says Were Catching Smiles
On Friday along with a plethora of our brethren from many lodges from across Somerset Freemasonry and other provinces volunteered for The Somerset Branch of The Masonic Fishing Charity to put on a days course and trout fishing for a local Sen charity.
Every young person caught a trout including the lovely lady in the wheelchair who had had a stroke, with only one arm working we managed to get her to hook and land her trout too, she took this home for her dinner this night, I think her smiles say it all really.
Everyone enjoyed the course fishing where they caught a variety of different fish species.
The lunchtime BBQ was most enjoyed with one lad having 3 huge burgers, he thought he was going to Burt afterwards.
A wonderful day had by all, a huge shout out to our many volunteers you folks make this happen.
Here we are pictured in front of our new marquee and trailer.
Freemason or not, if you would like to volunteer for us please get in touch, no fishing experience necessary as full training is given, if you would like to sponsor a fishing day for us please drop us a line on the contact details below
Tel; 07443113424
Email: [email protected]
Web:www.mtsfc.org.uk
As our mantra says Were Catching Smiles
The Somerset Branch of The Masonic Fishing Charity Part 2
What a weekend with my fellow volunteers we helped put on a fishing event at Ham Green Lakes NR Bristol for The Pill and District young people and families charity.
The morning session was by far the busiest with everyone catching up and down the lake, the afternoon was slower but still busy.
It made my heart sing to hear young people and their voices echoing up and down the lake, I got one I got a fish.
The real hero's of the day are our dedicated team of volunteers, who tirelessly rock up and make each event happen, I as chairman of the branch can't thank these wonderful selfless people enough.
Again we proved our charities mantra for we were CATCHING SMILES.
If you would like to volunteer for us, mason or not, you don't even need to be able to fish as full training is given, or maybe you would like to donate or sponsor one of our worthy events.
Please drop us a line via the contact details below.
Tel: 07901251119
Email: [email protected]
Website: www mtsf.org.uk
Charity No: 1141630
What a weekend with my fellow volunteers we helped put on a fishing event at Ham Green Lakes NR Bristol for The Pill and District young people and families charity.
The morning session was by far the busiest with everyone catching up and down the lake, the afternoon was slower but still busy.
It made my heart sing to hear young people and their voices echoing up and down the lake, I got one I got a fish.
The real hero's of the day are our dedicated team of volunteers, who tirelessly rock up and make each event happen, I as chairman of the branch can't thank these wonderful selfless people enough.
Again we proved our charities mantra for we were CATCHING SMILES.
If you would like to volunteer for us, mason or not, you don't even need to be able to fish as full training is given, or maybe you would like to donate or sponsor one of our worthy events.
Please drop us a line via the contact details below.
Tel: 07901251119
Email: [email protected]
Website: www mtsf.org.uk
Charity No: 1141630
The Somerset Masonic Shooting Club's famous monthly breakfast shoot.
The sun shone all day so we headed for the shade of the woodland shoot up at our home ground of The Mendip Shooting Ground.
We had young sports shooting with their parents, we had several guests all of whom are candidates for Freemasonry this next season from several lodges across Somerset, we had brethren from other provinces joining us too.
As always we started off the day with a hearty breakfast in the Shooting lodge cafe.
The shooting itself was fun and challenging and the usual fun and jovial banter that follows.
We finished off with coffee and cakes back at the shooting lodge and having some fun totting the scores up.
Several brethren and their wives spending money on new kit and a new gun too.
A truly wonderful days shooting and camaraderie was had by all.
If you would like to join us as a member or come along as a guest at one of our many events, please contact us via our website link below.
www.somersetmasonicshootingclub.co.uk
The sun shone all day so we headed for the shade of the woodland shoot up at our home ground of The Mendip Shooting Ground.
We had young sports shooting with their parents, we had several guests all of whom are candidates for Freemasonry this next season from several lodges across Somerset, we had brethren from other provinces joining us too.
As always we started off the day with a hearty breakfast in the Shooting lodge cafe.
The shooting itself was fun and challenging and the usual fun and jovial banter that follows.
We finished off with coffee and cakes back at the shooting lodge and having some fun totting the scores up.
Several brethren and their wives spending money on new kit and a new gun too.
A truly wonderful days shooting and camaraderie was had by all.
If you would like to join us as a member or come along as a guest at one of our many events, please contact us via our website link below.
www.somersetmasonicshootingclub.co.uk
Woodspring Pigeon Shooting and Wildfowling Club.
A totally impromptu couple of hours dealing with rabbits at an equestrian centre permission.
I got a call from an old friend saying please come quickly and were overrun with rabbits.
So armed with the trusty 22lr sat on a stool in a gateway at the back of the truck I really enjoyed this solo mission, just me and Goose my Cocker Spaniel who retrieved all the shot rabbits as night fell.
I will be going back soon but all these are destined for this weekend's BBQ mostly as burgers nom nom nom.
If you require our pest control or crop/livestock protection services drop us a line via our website links below
www.theolehedgecreeper.co.uk
www.woodspring-pigeon-shooting.co.uk
www.reallywildadventures.co.uk
A totally impromptu couple of hours dealing with rabbits at an equestrian centre permission.
I got a call from an old friend saying please come quickly and were overrun with rabbits.
So armed with the trusty 22lr sat on a stool in a gateway at the back of the truck I really enjoyed this solo mission, just me and Goose my Cocker Spaniel who retrieved all the shot rabbits as night fell.
I will be going back soon but all these are destined for this weekend's BBQ mostly as burgers nom nom nom.
If you require our pest control or crop/livestock protection services drop us a line via our website links below
www.theolehedgecreeper.co.uk
www.woodspring-pigeon-shooting.co.uk
www.reallywildadventures.co.uk
First cook out in our garden in 17 years gulp.
I live in a little community and we share a communal garden looking over the farm.
This year we decided as in most of our little community and a few friends to take the garden back from mother nature, most of the neighbours and a few friends all chipped in and cleared the bramble and elder trees etc, were not done yet but we have broken the back of it.
I got my Tanpanyakki cooker out a few camp chairs and a table, a bit of good food and some wonderful cider.
A jolly night was had by all, for the first time in 17 years since I have lived here, I actually got to enjoy a wonderful sunset sat in a camp chair with a cider in my fist in our garden.
Ahhhh good company, food and drink, the dogs at our feet and a wonderful sunset, what more could you ask for???
All was good in the world this night.
I live in a little community and we share a communal garden looking over the farm.
This year we decided as in most of our little community and a few friends to take the garden back from mother nature, most of the neighbours and a few friends all chipped in and cleared the bramble and elder trees etc, were not done yet but we have broken the back of it.
I got my Tanpanyakki cooker out a few camp chairs and a table, a bit of good food and some wonderful cider.
A jolly night was had by all, for the first time in 17 years since I have lived here, I actually got to enjoy a wonderful sunset sat in a camp chair with a cider in my fist in our garden.
Ahhhh good company, food and drink, the dogs at our feet and a wonderful sunset, what more could you ask for???
All was good in the world this night.
Gordano Boys on Tour
Our WMs BBQ wow what a fantastic day we had, lovely food, good company, the laughter of children.
Great Cameraderie a truly wonderful day it could not have gone any better.
Our next event is on the first Monday in September, look on our events page.
If you would like to know more about becoming a Freemason.
Drop Gordano Lodge 6244 a line.
Or email us at [email protected]
Or call us on Tel: 07443113424
Or click on the website link below.
https://www.somersetfreemasons.org/gordano-lodge-6244/
Our WMs BBQ wow what a fantastic day we had, lovely food, good company, the laughter of children.
Great Cameraderie a truly wonderful day it could not have gone any better.
Our next event is on the first Monday in September, look on our events page.
If you would like to know more about becoming a Freemason.
Drop Gordano Lodge 6244 a line.
Or email us at [email protected]
Or call us on Tel: 07443113424
Or click on the website link below.
https://www.somersetfreemasons.org/gordano-lodge-6244/
Gordano Lodge, The Adair Club and The Somerset Masonic Shooting Club's annual summer shoot at The Mendip Shooting Ground.
A fantastic turn out from a plethora of lodges across Somerset and other Provinces.
Some really wonderful shooting, banter and camaraderie was had.
We had young William who took the top young shot, Jo she took the top lady newcomer and myself (WM of Gordano) who took the top gun for my lodge,The Adair Club and The Somerset Masonic Shooting Club all rounder.
I must admit today really was a fantastic well supported day, as always I loved coaching.
Our next event is on the 5th of September NR Weston Super Mare, for the full details or how to join us, please contact us via the website link below.
www.somersetmasonicshootingclub.co.uk
A fantastic turn out from a plethora of lodges across Somerset and other Provinces.
Some really wonderful shooting, banter and camaraderie was had.
We had young William who took the top young shot, Jo she took the top lady newcomer and myself (WM of Gordano) who took the top gun for my lodge,The Adair Club and The Somerset Masonic Shooting Club all rounder.
I must admit today really was a fantastic well supported day, as always I loved coaching.
Our next event is on the 5th of September NR Weston Super Mare, for the full details or how to join us, please contact us via the website link below.
www.somersetmasonicshootingclub.co.uk
Pass It On Young Sports pop up sessions.
As the head honcho, pointy hat wearer of Pass It On Young Sports UK covering England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland I am often running these pop up sessions nationwide.
Today our marksmanship and fishing team got to coach in doors for a change.
This was for a local youth initiative at a village community centre, kids and adults of all ages and disabilities got to try their hands at the tin can alley indoor range using BB guns, rifles, shotguns and pistols, they also got to try their hand at magnetic course fishing and Velcro fly fishing all of our events were enjoyed by all and everyone left smiling wanting to join us at our weekly rifle range too.
If you would like to know more about our voluntary pop up sessions drop us a line via our website link below.
www.pass-it-on-young-sports.org.uk
As the head honcho, pointy hat wearer of Pass It On Young Sports UK covering England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland I am often running these pop up sessions nationwide.
Today our marksmanship and fishing team got to coach in doors for a change.
This was for a local youth initiative at a village community centre, kids and adults of all ages and disabilities got to try their hands at the tin can alley indoor range using BB guns, rifles, shotguns and pistols, they also got to try their hand at magnetic course fishing and Velcro fly fishing all of our events were enjoyed by all and everyone left smiling wanting to join us at our weekly rifle range too.
If you would like to know more about our voluntary pop up sessions drop us a line via our website link below.
www.pass-it-on-young-sports.org.uk
Thursday sub power family Air Target Range Night.
All welcome no matter age or ability, disabled shooters most welcome.
All equipment and coaching supplied if you don't have your own etc.
You need to book in with our secretary on the telephone number below or contact us via our website.
We're also looking for range officers, no experience necessary as full training is given.
Call Do Not Text Tel; 07501962893
www.pass-it-on-young-sports.org.uk
All welcome no matter age or ability, disabled shooters most welcome.
All equipment and coaching supplied if you don't have your own etc.
You need to book in with our secretary on the telephone number below or contact us via our website.
We're also looking for range officers, no experience necessary as full training is given.
Call Do Not Text Tel; 07501962893
www.pass-it-on-young-sports.org.uk
Somerset Masonic Shooting Club
Bank Holiday and I got to spend it with a wonderful Masonic Shooting Club Brother Lee and His Wife Jenny and all their kids up at The Mendip Shooting Ground in Somerset.
This is a real Shooting family even the babies get to shoot on a game via their I Pads.
I was there coaching the young sports whilst Mum and Dad enjoyed some quality time Shooting together.
A truly wonderful day where we hit some, we missed some and enjoyed every minute of our time together.
The mighty Mendip breakfast was a huge bonus as always in the shooting Lodge.
if you would like to join us at one of our events, click on the website link below.
www.somersetmasonicshootingclub.co.uk
Bank Holiday and I got to spend it with a wonderful Masonic Shooting Club Brother Lee and His Wife Jenny and all their kids up at The Mendip Shooting Ground in Somerset.
This is a real Shooting family even the babies get to shoot on a game via their I Pads.
I was there coaching the young sports whilst Mum and Dad enjoyed some quality time Shooting together.
A truly wonderful day where we hit some, we missed some and enjoyed every minute of our time together.
The mighty Mendip breakfast was a huge bonus as always in the shooting Lodge.
if you would like to join us at one of our events, click on the website link below.
www.somersetmasonicshootingclub.co.uk
Pass It On Young Sports in association with The Brislington Rifle Club Bristol are holding a sub power air rifle range open day at the Brislington Rifle Clubs range site, booking in is essential
Date: 12th of September 2026
Time: 10am til 4pm
Venue: Brislington Bristol BS44JU
Tel: 07501962893
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.pass-it-on-young-sports.org.uk
Date: 12th of September 2026
Time: 10am til 4pm
Venue: Brislington Bristol BS44JU
Tel: 07501962893
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.pass-it-on-young-sports.org.uk
Yet another fantastic event I am putting on for the lodge with a great charity idea too, this time with an international line up of entertainment.
Never a truer word said in jest with this photo, it must be from all the cold and the damp from all the years stood out in the cold and wet chasing after wildfowl etc
Well here we are on the eve of the wildfowling season, were all caught up for this month as it gets ready to turn to September, like I said Goose and I wont be able to sleep tonight for the butterflies will be in our bellies watching the clock for opening morning and evening, read all about it in next months article.
All I can say for now is, that I hope you have enjoyed my humble scribbles and that I wish you all well, see you at one of the shows coming up so please come say hello.
A Summer’s Slumber
As A New Season Awakens
By The Ole Hedge Creeper
www.theolehedgecreeper.co.uk
A Summer’s Slumber
As A New Season Awakens
By The Ole Hedge Creeper
www.theolehedgecreeper.co.uk
RSS Feed
