Tuesday 30 January 2018

Broughton in Craven celebrate Burn's Night.


On 27th January, just two days late, 55 brothers, wives and guests celebrated the birth of Robbie Burns at Colne Golf Club, 
(He was actually born in Ayrshire not Colne.)Over a meal of Haggis Kneeps and Tatties we followed the traditional scheme of things augmented by a few jokes and stories, which helped pass the time. It was a great evening with plenty of laughs and chatter as well as good food.
Brother President, Chris Beesley thanked all for attending and proposed a toast to the lassies. 
Brother Joe Laughlin, resplendent in his kilt, performed the address and shared a "we dram" with our piper, Jason Fletcher and Lee the Golf Club chef. This is a most popular function, which we have held for the last 18 years. Everyone is looking forward to the next one.





Saturday 27 January 2018

TERRY RYAN RIP

The Thanksgiving Mass for the life of


Terence Michael Ryan
5th November 1936 - 17th January 2018

was celebrated at 
St Francis, Goosnargh
Friday 26th January 2018

On a beautiful sunny day many friends from Blackpool RUFC, Rotary, St Joseph's College Old Boys' Association and members of the Catenian Association across Province 10 joined with Pat & family and Longridge Circle Brothers, Ladies and friends to remember Terry.

"It was a privilege to know him"

May He Rest In Peace and Rise In Glory 

Sunday 14 January 2018

A 40 years' scroll for Brother Tony

Bro. Tony Finnan was presented with a 40 years' membership scroll at Burnley Circle's January meeting.  
Tony is a former Head of History at St Theodore's School.  
He was educated at St Bede's, Manchester, followed by Sheffield & Liverpool Universities.  In additional to the history, Tony also taught RE, English and games, especially rugby and tennis.

An interest in rugby led Tony to playing, coaching and administration at Burnley Rugby Club where his involvement goes back decades and still continues.

Tony is married to Aileen and they have three children and four grandchildren.  Tony is also an active Governor at Holy Saviour School where he was a pupil and where two of his grandchildren are following in his footsteps.
 
The photo shows (l-r): Bro Mark Conroy (Director, Province 10), Tony, Terry Hephrun (President, Burnley Circle).


LONGRIDGE CIRCLE ANNUAL QUIZ NIGHT

Longridge Circle 286

Annual Quiz Night
Friday 9th February 2018 – Longridge GC

Ticket Price - £10 per person
(includes substantial supper)
What you need to know……
Timings – 7.00pm arrival for 7.30pm start
Traditional rounds of Geography, History, Science, General Knowledge etc
Bookings to Ted Donnelly
Teams of 6 (this is a maximum, most teams are 4)
The Longridge Quiz Trophy plus cash prize to winning team and cash to Runners up
There will be other cash prizes for two novelty rounds
Bar, serving wine, beer and soft drinks at very moderate prices
We can only accommodate 80 so don’t delay, make your booking ASAP. 
Pay preferably by cash on the night (cheques, made payable to Longridge GC)
COME AND HAVE A FUN NIGHT BUT LET TED KNOW BY WEDNESDAY 7TH FEBRUARY PLEASE
Ted Donnelly: edonnelly4@gmail.com   Tel 01772 795706

FORMAT: 8 ROUNDS 1-4 7.30-8.15, FOOD 8.15-8.45,  5-8 9.00-9.45

ALL TIMINGS APPROXIMATE!!!!!