An entertaining way of helping others

South Ribble Circle, in conjunction with the Newman Fund, arranged a very enjoyable evening’s entertainment in the form of a quiz with a Hot Pot Supper plus a choice of fruit pie if you got there quick enough.  The Newman Fund was founded by their late Brother Simon Brown to help people in the Leyland area in need irrespective of race, creed etc. They expect to have many calls made on them once refugees / asylum seekers arrive.  The photograph shows the winners Bro. John and Sue Mills and Bro. Chris and Lesley Raven with quizmaster Bro. Harry Embury.  The proceeds from the evening were split 50:50 between the Circle and the Fund.

Chris, Sue, Lesley, John (behind) and Harry

Chorley Circle's Winter Ball

Some picture from Chorley Circle's Winter Ball

(Pictures from John Holland)

Preston South Circle's 'Burns NIght Bash'

Brothers of Preston South 235 circle extended their usual welcome to over 100 guests when they held their annual dinner dance on 23^rd January at Barton Grange Hotel near Preston. Friends, family and Presidents from circles in Province 10 gathered to celebrate Burns night with the circle. The haggis was piped in at the head of the procession with Brother Brian Walton acting as the Whiskey Bearer before addressing the wee beastie in traditional style.

There were speeches, responses and toasts in abundance before the two charity raffles (one for use of a holiday villa in Portugal and the other for the usual goodies in boxes and bottles) were drawn. Brother President Arthur Whitlock’s chosen charity Galloway’s society for the blind based in Penwortham near Preston and Castlerigg Manor in Keswick run by Lancaster diocese both benefitted from the money raised on the night.

With the formalities over it was time to get down to some serious moves, or general shuffling around in some cases, out on the dance floor. DJ Rob Falcon was once again on top form in his usual anarchic style and striking costumes that change frequently throughout the night. Not only was the event a resounding success there were also some prospective future members who are keen to find out more about the Catenian’s.

Keeping with tradition piping in the wee beastie.

Piper Dean Elliot in full flow

Bro. Vice-President,  Steve Edwards with his wife Debbi

Bro. President Arthur Whitlock dressed for the occasion.

Phil Morris Memorial Games Night

Approximately 100 brothers converged on St Michael and St John’s Catholic Social Club, Clitheroe for the annual Darts and Dominoes competition organised by Blackburn with Ribble Valley Circle.  After a very convivial evening with a generous meat & potato pie + trimmings Brother Vice President Robert Thompson presented the spoils to:

Bro. President Arthur Whitlock (Preston South) for winning the dominoes,

and Bro. President David Walmsley (Chorley) and his team, from the left, Philip Southworth, Jack Knight and Terence Donnelly.  They beat Accrington in the final.