MARCH 17th 2007—MARCH (FISH NIGHT) MEETING

 

 

 

 

 

FEBRUARY 17th 2007—FEBRUARY MEETING

 

 

 

 

festive board rounded the day off with a relaxed atmosphere and following menu:-  

 

Soup of the Day (which was Broccoli & Stilton)

Roast Chicken with Chipolata Sausage & Stuffing

 with Creamed Mash and Mixed Peas & Carrots

Bread and Butter Pudding with Custard

Coffee or Tea

Red & White Wine

 

 

 

 

 

Lodge Activities Update:  2007

JANUARY 20th 2007—JANUARY MEETING

 

 

 

 

 

This meeting consisted of an excellent raising ceremony performed by

W/Bro Hartwell in his usual impeccable way. The meeting was also honoured with the presence of W/Bro Clifford Thoms APGM who

APRIL 21st 2007—LADIES EVENING

 

 

 

 

 

JUNE 8th 2007—GOLFING DAY

 

 

 

 

 

The Ladies Evening, held again in Saxon Hall was a well attended event enjoyed by all but more especially by the President, Mike Steptoe and his wife Carol who were accompanied by many members of their family and friends. The evening consisted of the usual lady evening protocol    

presented certificates to W/Bro Richard Hartwell for achieving 60 years in freemasonry and to W/Bro Doug Innell for reaching 50 years—the brethren showed their appreciation for two great members of the Lodge. The menu at the festive board took on the theme of an Old English Fayre consisting of:-

English Lamb Broth

Roast Topside of Beef with Colcannon Potatoes

and Roasted Root Vegatables

Baked Apple with Ice Cream

English Cheese Board

Coffee or Tea

Red & White Wine

The meal and evening was thoroughly enjoyed by all which ended at 10pm.

The meeting consisted of another raising ceremony which was performed by W/Bro John Jones. His working of the degree was excellent and he justly deserved the accolade of appreciation from the brethren. The

The work in the temple was an initiation ceremony performed by W/Bro Stuart James—being the DC and Preceptor of the LOI, he had a lot to live up to. He then put on his compere hat and took over the 

running of the festive board entertainment, which consisted of music, song and plenty of corny jokes and repertoire—he was supported by Richard Bedini, Adam Norman, Andy Latham and Lewis Mayo with a solo performance of ‘Spanish Ladies’ from Tommy Nolan. Tony Compton, as usual provided his marvellous ongoing musical accompaniment during the entire meal which consisted of:-

 THE SEAFOOD STALL

Cockles, Whelks, Jellied Eels & Crabsticks

Menu

Smoked Bacon & Clam Chowder

Prawn Cocktail

Apple Sorbet

Flaked Salmon & Smoked Haddock Minature Pie

Skate Wing with Caper & Lemon Butter

Champ Mash Potato & mixed French Beans

Fresh Fruit Salad

 Coffee or Tea

Red & White Wine

 

The evening was memorable for all who attended but in particular it will be remembered most, no doubt, by our Master Mike Steptoe as this was his last meeting. He hands over the Lodge to our Master Elect, Richard Bedini during October.

Mike should not be disheartened however, as the meeting raised over £1000 for charity.

 

together with the very high quality ‘Bill Fraser’ raffle—amongst the 40 odd prizes was a TV, CD player, DKNY watch and other well known fashion accessories and gifts. (One hi-light of the evening was that our notorious ’lucky’ Paul Thurgood didn’t win a light all evening!!)

The festival committee chaired by Andy Latham must of course be given credit for all the hard work in organising the event with a special mention for his wife Linda, who was kept very busy behind the scenes.

The President expressed his thanks to all involved for such a memorable evening.

Dinner consisted of:-

Salmon with Egg Mayonaise, Lemon Sorbet, Chicken Supreme, Peach Melba, Cheese and Coffee. 

The day started at 10am with 76 golfers enjoying breakfast and waiting for the rain to stop apart for Mr. Clarkson who was drinking lager!

The 76 were made up as follows:-  

11 members of Albert Lucking—10 members of Trinity 1734 (which included the player flying in from Ireland as he does each year)- 2 members of Albion 9—2 members of Old Friendship and 51 guests…

The sun came out at 11am and play started at 12.30pm for all teams apart from the Norman’s (father & son) who managed to sneak away early. The teams started to arrive back at the club house at 4.30pm for a few drinks before dinner at 7.30pm. The meal consisted of a prawn starter, rib eye main and cheese cake dessert.

Winners on the day were:-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The total raised for charity (from raffle, sale of t-shirts, sponsors, auction & fees) was £2025

Following further drinks after the dinner, carriages were called at 10pm concluding a very successful and happy day...

Team winners: H. Shelley’s

Single winner: H. Shelley—single 2nd: P. Maugham—single 3rd: K. Peak

Nearest the pin: P. Jones—Longest drive: T. Juchnieki (15 years old!)

Rabbit (worst score): Bob Stewart (organiser can’t reveal his score for two reasons

1. It would be rude 2. He didn’t score anything!)

LITTLE BURSTEAD GOLF CLUB

CONSECRATED    29th OCTOBER 1898

Albert Lucking Lodge 2717

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OCTOBER 20th 2007—INSTALLATION MEETING