The club was founded
in 1927 by a group of local fishermen, who hired a room in the local
village hall to hold their meetings. They brought along their
own beer and enjoyed each other's company. There is evidence
that a group had been meeting since 1923, but it was not until later
that the Club was properly formed and the first President was The
Reverend Wynne-Hall, who remained in office until 1934.
The first Clubhouse was then constructed
by the members, opposite the village hall, it was called "The
Green Hut", a green corrugated iron structure, and they named
it the club "Mudeford Men's Club", this lasted until 1970.
At this time the "Green Hut" was demolished and the Club
in it's present form was built, in stages, as money allowed.
Members are rightly proud of the Club's
heritage, the entire project since 1927 to the present day has been
funded, designed and built by Club members.
We remember our Fisherman Founders every
year with a Members Dinner "The Pussyfoot", so named because
the members used to 'Pussyfoot home' afterwards! It is held in the
Clubhouse, with local seafood. Fresh Christchurch Salmon, local
Lobster or Crab, with plenty of wine and a Celebrity speaker.
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