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April Quiz
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A very successful quiz was held in the new Hall of the church of Our Lady & St. Dominic, Cove on the 18th April.
Just under 50 people attended including members of Fleet Circle and parishioners of the church. Tony Calway ran the quiz and kept us all in order, while Peter Attridge maintained the score. There were a wide range of subjects with some unusual questions. An interesting buffet was enjoyed halfway through and £50 was raised for the President's charity from a small raffle.
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President's Dinner
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The annual President's dinner held on the 21st March was attended by 58 Brothers, wives and guests.
A welcoming Buck's Fizz or Sherry greeted our arrival and there was a strong buzz of conversation as we waited to go in for a first-rate dinner. Among those present were Danny Manning and Angela (now living near Bristol) and Len Bill of Axminster Circle with Margaret, his wife.
After dinner President George Reed welcomed the guests and visitors, thanked the Circle Council and all those who had supported him, and reminisced about some of the events. Vice President thanked George for his efforts during the year and presented him with an engraved glass tankard and Margaret with a bouquet of flowers. George then presented Alan McCurrach with a framed certificate to commemorate his 40 years of service (the certificate remained wrapped because the anniversary hadn't quite been reached). Maureen McCurrach was presented with a bouquet of flowers.
Finally a high quality Raffle was held which raised £298 for the President's Charity (The John Atwell, Children's Day Ward, Southampton Hospital).
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George Reid welcoming the guests, etc. |
Tony Calway presenting George with a Tankard. |
Tony Calway presenting Margaret with a Bouquet. |
Alan McCurrach displaying his wrapped 40th Anniversary Certificate.
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Christmas Party
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On the 20th December the Circle held its Christmas Party. We were welcomed with a glass of Champagne or a Bucks Fizz to get us in the mood. About 60 Brothers, guests and wives sat down to a really excellent meal which was greatly enjoyed.
The recently ordained Deacon at our Lady Help of Christians, Rev. Paul Page-Tickell was the main guest. A high quality raffle with a French theme was appreciated and raised a useful sum for the President's Charity.
Nadia Bashoo (who has no sight) had brought her keyboard and provided the music for everyone to sing carols to. A thoroughly good evening.
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George Reid welcoming the guests (we think he had been at the Christmas Crackers) |
Nadia with 3 impromptu Choir Leaders |
Circles 80th Birthday
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Our Birthday Cake |
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After 6pm Mass at Our Lady Help of Christians, Farnborough, President George Reid, with his wife Margaret very generously invited the Circle to the their home for Minced Pies and Mulled Wine (in fact there were sandwiches and other bites as well).
George had set up on his TV a rolling programme of photographs of Circle activities which brought back many happy memories. The cake as you can see was properly decorated with the Cateian logo etc, and a slice was enjoyed by all present. A lovely convivial celebration among friends, and the President's Charity (The John Atwell, Children's Day Ward, Southampton Hospital) benefitted by £145.
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George Reid Cutting the Cake. |
September Ladies Night
Another splendid evening and we were joined by three Brothers from Salisbury Circle. After the meal George welcomed the guests and told a couple of good jokes. The reply on behalf of the guests was made by Alan McEwen who also emphasised the importance of Bishop Casetelli, not only in the formation of the Catenians, but also in encouraging Catholic Schools and furthering the career opportunities for members of our church in general. Alan warned of the danger from a new group dedicated to eliminating church schools. He strongly recommended that Brothers should read the new history of the Association.
Finally an excellent raffle was drawn by Christopher Smith.
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George Reid Speaking at Top Table |
Alan McEwen Speaking on Behalf of the Guests. |
July Enrolement
At the meeting on the 1st July, President George Reid enrolled Pat Quigley into our Circle and the Association. Pat is a member of Farnham parish but is also well-known to many of the Farnborough Brothers.
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Pat Quigley (centre) with George Reid and Peter Hill |
Pat Quigley being presented with a Circle Tie by George Reid |
