The Big Summer Social Hits the Target
Last week saw 40 Freemasons, friends, and family gather at Common Leys Shooting Ground for "The Big Summer Social” a great day out designed to keep the spirit of Freemasonry alive and thriving during the summer break.
With visitors from Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire, and Berkshire, the morning kicked off with the essentials, tea, coffee, bacon rolls, and plenty of good-natured chatter. The group then split in two: some tried their hand at the Try-a-Shoot session, 25 clays, full tuition, and lots of laughs, while the more experienced shooters headed out for the 100-clay challenge.
There was a real buzz throughout the day, helped along by the presence of both PGM Tim Anders (Buckinghamshire) and PGM Stephen Tucker (Oxfordshire), who came along to lend their support and enjoy the fun. Also taking part were members of Oxon Bangers (Oxfordshire’s Masonic shooting group) and Slough Daylight Lodge No. 9699, Buckinghamshire’s very own shooting lodge.
After all the action, everyone gathered for a cracking BBQ and an awards ceremony in the beautiful surroundings of Common Leys Farm, that was full of laughs and light-hearted banter. The spoils were evenly spread:
Try-a-Shoot Winner – Bro Jag Sandu (Bucks)
Dark Blues Winner – WBro Phil McDonald (Oxfordshire)
Light Blues Winner – Bro Leon Gill (Bucks)
“Couldn’t Hit a Cow’s A**e With a Cricket Bat" trophy – WBro Dougie Leacy (Berks), taken in great humour!
And yes, it wouldn’t be a Masonic event without a raffle! In total we raised a fantastic £335 for the Thomas Ball Children’s Cancer Fund, and the total was topped up to £385 thanks to a generous £50 donation from the Light Blues Club of
West Kent Freemasons, who couldn’t join us on the day but still wanted to show their support.
All in all, it was a brilliant day full of laughter and good company, proving once again that Freemasonry isn’t just about meetings and ritual, but also about friendship, fun, and doing a bit of good along the way.
If you would like to be part of a global community that has its roots firmly in the ground in Buckinghamshire, please join us by following this link: https://buckspgl.org/join
Last week saw 40 Freemasons, friends, and family gather at Common Leys Shooting Ground for "The Big Summer Social” a great day out designed to keep the spirit of Freemasonry alive and thriving during the summer break.
With visitors from Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire, and Berkshire, the morning kicked off with the essentials, tea, coffee, bacon rolls, and plenty of good-natured chatter. The group then split in two: some tried their hand at the Try-a-Shoot session, 25 clays, full tuition, and lots of laughs, while the more experienced shooters headed out for the 100-clay challenge.
There was a real buzz throughout the day, helped along by the presence of both PGM Tim Anders (Buckinghamshire) and PGM Stephen Tucker (Oxfordshire), who came along to lend their support and enjoy the fun. Also taking part were members of Oxon Bangers (Oxfordshire’s Masonic shooting group) and Slough Daylight Lodge No. 9699, Buckinghamshire’s very own shooting lodge.
After all the action, everyone gathered for a cracking BBQ and an awards ceremony in the beautiful surroundings of Common Leys Farm, that was full of laughs and light-hearted banter. The spoils were evenly spread:
Try-a-Shoot Winner – Bro Jag Sandu (Bucks)
Dark Blues Winner – WBro Phil McDonald (Oxfordshire)
Light Blues Winner – Bro Leon Gill (Bucks)
“Couldn’t Hit a Cow’s A**e With a Cricket Bat" trophy – WBro Dougie Leacy (Berks), taken in great humour!
And yes, it wouldn’t be a Masonic event without a raffle! In total we raised a fantastic £335 for the Thomas Ball Children’s Cancer Fund, and the total was topped up to £385 thanks to a generous £50 donation from the Light Blues Club of
West Kent Freemasons, who couldn’t join us on the day but still wanted to show their support.
All in all, it was a brilliant day full of laughter and good company, proving once again that Freemasonry isn’t just about meetings and ritual, but also about friendship, fun, and doing a bit of good along the way.
If you would like to be part of a global community that has its roots firmly in the ground in Buckinghamshire, please join us by following this link: https://buckspgl.org/join