LSA Charity event

Over 50 people from Lytham St Annes Circle, other circles within and out of Province and St Joseph's parish accepted the invitation to Adrian and Susan Crook's Open House.  The event was in aid of Bro. President Robert's charity Brian House Children's Hospice.  Despite the weather not being a good as in previous years everyone enjoyed themselves and feasted well.

There were an extraordinary number of raffle prizes and the amount raised for Brian House was in excess of £630.  Thanks are due to all who contributed in any way.

Before the afternoon finished Adrian was prevailed upon to inaugurate the use of his dishwasher plumbed in when his house was extended a few years ago!! He is seen here about to cut the ribbon with Susan looking on with delight.

25-year membership scroll – Brother Paul Gibson

Burnley Circle's August meeting was the occasion of the presentation of a 25-year membership scroll to Brother Paul Gibson by Provincial President Brother Jim Livesey. 

The photo shows Jim and Paul, accompanied by Circle President Brother Ken Tyson, overlooked by King George V.

Burnley Circle President’s Sunday

Burnley Circle’s new (recycled) President, Ken Tyson, held his President’s Sunday Mass at St John the Baptist church in Burnley.  Ken led the bidding prayers which included prayers for the Association’s intentions and, at the end of Mass, gave a pulpit presentation about the Association and the Bursary Fund.  After Mass, Ken and his guests retired to Burnley FC where they had lunch in the newly refurbished Chairman’s Lounge.  After the meal, guests took the opportunity to sit in the Director’s Box to look at the new developments and watch the grass grow on the pitch.

Broughton in Craven are awarded the Banbury Circle Audacious Visit Trophy.

At the Circle meeting on 2nd August, we were visited by a group of brothers and wives from Aberdeen Circle.
They brought with them the Banbury Circle's Audacious Visit Trophy, passing it on to Broughton and setting a challenge.

The challenge is to pass on the trophy to another 'out of province circle', which is at least 100 miles away.

Brother President, Michael Limb accepted the trophy from Aberdeen President, Simon Winstanley. 

We are now planning a visit to pass it on. At least 4 brothers must take part in the visit.

Broughton were chosen because Simon Winstanley is originally from Skipton. His parents live off Shortbank Road and he was educated at St Stephens' RC Primary, then Holy Family Keighley, leaving in 2002 to study at Aberdeen University.  Both schools being linked to our circle. Bro Franklin's wife Deirdre Schutz working at St Stephens and Bro Chris Bohills and Bro Simon Manley's wife Mary working at Holy Family at the time.

An excellent evening was had by all.

Preston & District Circle's 'Away Day'

Flushed with success from the recent visit to Crewe Circle (see below), five brothers of Preston 144 dusted down their Senior Railcards and set off again on another 'Away Day', this time, not to visit a circle but a visit to Ludlow in Shropshire, a venue chosen by our guide, brother Mike Cowley.

Coffee on Preston station whilst awaiting the Virgin Train for the first leg of our journey to Crewe. 

After a quick change of trains at Crewe we were soon on our way by Arriva Wales train to Ludlow.
(Note the building centre background!)

First stop...the micro brewery.

The local brew helped to wash down the slices of pork pies and scotch eggs.

Our knowledgeable guide led us through the town to the castle
and other interesting sights....

..........

The River Teme flows around the outskirts of the town.

A memorial to  A.E.Housman, author of  'A Shropshire Lad'.

A second visit to the brewery preceded our return train journey to Preston, where a visit to Tino's for a meal rounded off an excellent 'Away Day'.
"Thanks Mike. Here's to the next one!"

LONGRIDGE JULY WALK

Setting out from School Square at Guy's Court  a group of 24 walkers were led along the canal by Elaine ably supported by Peter.

It was a beautiful day and the walkers were in good spirits despite one of their number having to sit by the canal due to a severe attack on his foot by a horsefly a few days earlier.







There were many boats on the canal even though the level, due to the dry weather was well down on normal.

Under a few bridges (45 &46)
                                            and over another(47)

Brought the happy band to the A6 and a short walk to the bridge crossing the railway line, bypassing the remains of Bilsborrow Station and down to the River Brock.

This view shows it in happier days when there was some water in the river.

After a scenic ramble through fields and yes a cattle shed....

The group returned to the Guy's Court complex to enjoy a well deserved lunch and the odd quaff or two.

These three kept the adults                        Fr Tom, enjoying himself.

 in order.        

                                                                 

Then this appears in the Longridge News

Well said Fr Tom. 

Longridge Walking Group fostering social bonds among friends and families, enjoying each other's company and having fun.