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Garstang's new dominoes champion

After an enjoyable ten rounds of dominoes there were two 'winners' but only one prize.  Bro. Barry FitzGibbon of Garstang Circle was declared winner after a single draw of a domino.  The photo shows Barry (centre) being presented with his prize by Bro. President Tom Ibison (the losing 'winner') and overseen by also ran Bro. Director Mark Conroy.

Presidents' Reunion - Part 2

Province 10 Presidents reunion for 2007 and 2014.

On Saturday 12th September Past Presidents from Province 10 in 2007 and 2014 held a reunion at Colne Golf Club. It was a great occasion with 25 of us enjoying a carvery lunch and catching up with old friends. 

It was decided to join the years together because a number of brothers served in both years and Brother Terence Donnelly 2014 Provincial President was president of Chorley Circle in 2007. 

During the event we remembered Brother Phil Morris who was Provincial President in 2007 and is sadly no longer with us. We also thought about others from 2007 who had also passed away. Brother Phil went on to be Director for Province 10 following Brother Gerry Martland who attended the event with his wife Pauline. It was great to see brother Gerry there as he has suffered from recent ill health.

It is great to keep in touch with friends old and new and we are determined to hold regular reunions in the future.

Presidents' Reunion

Question:   
What have the President of 2007 and the Presidents of 2014 got in common?
Answer: 
Chris & Claire Bohills!

Chris and Claire organised a very enjoyable reunion lunch for the two groups of Presidents and their Ladies at Colne Golf Club.

(Thanks to John Whiteside for these pictures of the event)

A corker of a trip

Thirteen brothers and wives of Province 10 travelled to Cork to attend its Circle’s 500^th meeting and celebrations.  Eight made it a 5-day visit and enjoyed a well organised programme of visits to Cohb, Jameson’s Midleton Whiskey Distillery and either Blarney Castle or Kinsale.  They dined very well even when they went to the dogs (Curraheen Greyhound track) and the weather was dry throughout the time and mostly sunny.

The ‘eight’ lunching in Cobh Mary & Ken Dennis, Kate Hanley, Jim Livesey, Robert Thompson, Nick Hanley,
Ann & Steve Redmond [Photo: Promising Group Photographer Mike O’Malley] 

 

Nick & Kate Handley, John Holland, Steve & Ann Redmond, Anne-Marie & Mike O'Malley, Ken & Mary Dennis,
Robert Thompson, Jim Livesey Kelly & Tony Godden. [Photo: Professional]

Brother Geoff Brown R.I.P.

It is with great sadness that we have to announce the death of

Brother Geoff Brown

of Garstang Circle

May he rest in peace

Please remember Brother Geoff and his family in your prayers

The funeral arrangements for Brother Geoff Brownare as follows:

Requiem Mass at St. John the Evangelist Church, Breck Road,

Poulton-le-Fylde, 12 noon on Tuesday, 22nd September, 2015,

followed by cremation at Carleton Crematorium, Poulton-le-Fylde.

Refreshments available afterwards at 'The Cube', Breck Road, Poulton-le-Fylde.

Brother Peter Watt R.I.P.

It is with great sadness that we have to announce the death of

Brother Peter Watt

of Furness Circle

May he rest in peace

Please remember Brother Peter and his family in your prayers.

His funeral arrangements are as follows:

There will be a Reception of his body into church on 

Monday 14th September. (Time not known). 

The Requiem Mass will be on 

Tuesday 15th September 

at 12:00 noon.

Both of these services will be held at

Sacred Heart Church, Lumley Street, 

Barrow-in-Furness LA14 2BA.

Two brothers join Lytham St Annes Circle

At our September meeting we were very pleased to enrol new Brother Perry Sinacola into the Circle at the same time as welcoming Brother Tony Normyle from the Transfer Register (ex Fleetwood).  Fr David Burns, Parish Priest of St Peter's, Lytham (Perry's parish) joined us for the celebratory meal.

Bro. President Adrian Crook, Julia & Bro. Tony Normyle, Bro. Provincial President Ken Dennis,
Bro. Perry & Kate Sinacola, Fr David Burns 

Twisting the night away

Brothers in Preston South (235) Circle held their annual barbecue over the August bank holiday and had a fantastic evening with around 80 family and friends. The event, which has become very popular within the circle and beyond, was no exception this year and was hosted by Circle President, Brother Arthur Whitlock on his ‘back lawn’. Guests dined on steak, burgers and all the trimmings washed down with the odd glass of wine and cask ale.

Music for the evening was once again provided by DJ Andrew (Provincial President, Ken Dennis’ son) and a fantastic duo, 'The Jam Buddies'. The dance floor was filled with varying levels of dancing prowess it has to be said but everyone agreed that the evening was a roaring success once again.

Steve Edwards (Circle Vice-President) with his raffle prize.

Val Seed, Brother Arthur Whitlock (Circle President)

 and Debbie Edwards.

'The Jam Buddies'

Guests on the dance floor

Swing your partners round and round