Brian Hargreaves 50 year scroll presentation

Brother Past Grand President Brian Hargreaves was presented with his 50 year scroll by PGP Phil Gidman before a great gathering of Past Grand Presidents (twelve in all) plus many Brothers from Brian's two Circles, North Lancs and Westmorland, most Circles in Province 10 and some from further afield, not forgetting their ladies and wives of deceased Brothers.

Brian with Brothers of North Lancs and Westmorland Circles

With eleven other PGPs and a Past Grand Secretary

Brian and Noreen with the PGPs and their ladies

Garstang Circle's 50th Anniversary Celebrations

Garstang brothers assembled on the staircase with the Grand President, Director and Provincial President

Recipients of the scroll/miniatures left to right:

Brothers Paul Whittle (40yrs scroll).

Founder members' 50yrs scroll to 

John Towers, Tom Ibison, Joe Nugent, Bob Tomlinson.

In front, Grand President Brother Bob Butler holding Garstang Circle's 50 years' scroll.

Founder Members in front, left to right:

Bob Tomlinson, Joe Nugent, John Towers, Tom Ibison.

At rear, left to right, Director: Mark Conroy, 

Grand President: Bob Butler 

and Provincial President: Ken Dennis.

Classic Catenians

Three Catenians took part in the St George's parade in Lytham in their classic cars accompanied by their classy wives.  The parade was led by Town Crier Colin Ballard.

Richard & Jenny Hazeldine [MGB GT 1968], Francis & Alison Wilding [Austin Healey Mk11 (BJ7) 1963], Andrew & Clare Shore [Austin Healey Mk111 (BJ8) 1968] and Colin Ballard

 

 

 

 

Blackburn Circle 6 Dinner Dance

Brother President: Charles Murphy and his wife, Yvonne at the Dinner Dance of Blackburn Circle at Mytton Fold Hotel.
 This was the last dinner dance for Blackburn Circle as the circle has now amalgamated to become 'Blackburn with Ribble Valley Circle (6).

One of the Presidents' tables. The event has a 'St. George's Day' theme.

Yvonne Murphy & Christine Chapman

(Thanks to John Holland for the pics)

More pictures from Accrington Circle's Dinner Dance

Brother John and Trish Whiteside's family

Brother Terence and Sandra gave the 'out-going' presidents and their wives a 'wonderful' memento of their year together.

Guess what the theme was for the Dinner Dance!

Brother John and Trish had their own 'knight in shining armour'!

(photos: Mary Holland)

New President for Longridge Circle

At the meeting on 21^st April at the New Drop Inn (which was also a Ladies evening), President Steve Hardacre handed over the Presidency to Brother Michael Sweetmore. Michael has taken on the post after being a Catenian member for only approx 3 years. The inauguration was well attended and included 19 visiting brothers and two visiting gentlemen. Everyone enjoyed an excellent three-course meal following the meeting.

The picture shows Steve and Jane Hardacre with Michael and Donna Sweetmore

Accrington Circle's Dinner Dance

On 18^th April, Accrington Circle held their Annual Dinner Dance at the Dunkenhalgh Hotel, Clayton-le-Moors. 

Over 100 people attended and enjoyed an excellent meal, good speeches and lively dancing to “One Foot in the Groove”. 

As usual, the Tombola Stall was a huge attraction as was the  “Stand-up Bingo”.

On the photograph from l to r : Prov. President, Terence Donnelly, Mrs Sandra Donnelly, Circle President: John Whiteside, Mrs Trish Whiteside, Mrs Maxine Conroy and Director: Mark Conroy.

Garstang Circle's Scroll Presentations

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Garstang Circle celebrated its 50th anniversary at the Garstang Country Hotel on Thursday, 16th April, 2015, in the presence of the Grand President Brother Bob Butler, who presented scrolls and miniatures to long serving members.

Unfortunately, because of ill health, two brothers were unable to attend on the night, so the Grand President kindly agreed to make presentations at their homes.

Firstly, Brother Bill Sharples, now 91 years, his presentation took place on Thursday afternoon (16th April) when he was presented with a scroll for 70 years continuous membership of the Association. Bill joined Preston 14 Circle on 27th March, 1945, where his late father was a member. Both became founder members of Garstang Circle when it was inaugurated on 29th April, 1965. His father was the first President and Brother Bill was his Vice President, succeeding his father 12 months later as President. 

He holds the distinction of being the second longest serving member in the Catenian Association.

The second presentation took place on the morning of Friday, 17th April, when Brother Tom Horn was the recipient of a 50 year scroll and miniature from the Grand President. Brother Tom was a founder member of the Circle and was

President in 1978-79.

On the first photograph there is just the Grand President and Brother Bill Sharples.The second photograph shows the Grand President, Tom Horn, and on the right is newly installed President Bro.Tom Ibison.

Preston 144 Installation

(Left to Right) John Lord (Vice-President), Samantha Lord, Ken Dennis (Prov. President), Mary Dennis, Joan Corcoran, Hedley Corcoran (President), Maxine Conroy, Mark Conroy (Director)

Preston & District Circle (144) Dinner Dance

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A New Brother for Broughton-in-Craven Circle

Broughton-in-Craven were delighted to welcome a new member at their meeting in April. Chris Beesley was, until last month, president at Wokingham Circle but has now moved up north to enjoy the more varied countryside in the north-west. Here he can practise his fell running and walking interests.

Chris says "Anne and I met at Newcastle University in 1971 and have now been married for 41 years. We have three daughters and two grandsons. I worked as a teacher and then a university lecturer before stopping full-time work last summer. We moved to Settle in August and having been a Catenian for ten years, I am delighted to be joining Broughton-in-Craven Circle where I have been made most welcome."

As a circle we are delighted to welcome him and Anne and look forward to many years of membership. Our April meeting was also our installation evening at which Brother Franklin Schutz became our new circle President. We wish him and his wife Deirdre a most successful and enjoyable year. Brother Chris Nash was also installed as the Circle Membership Officer. Chris has new, possibly 'younger' ideas for how our circle can move forward and we will support him fully in finding new members who will develop the circle in the years to come. One of the ideas he is considering is looking at the fees structure for a new member in order to remove some of the initial financial burden especially for potential younger members. We are delighted to have two visiting gentlemen and look forward to the circle continuing to go from strength to strength.

It was an excellent evening with most of the Province 10 Provincial Council officers in attendance along with two of Chris's fellow Wokingham Brothers who had travelled to Broughton for the occasion. The Ladies enjoyed a 'beetle drive' and made plenty of noise which could at time be heard as laughter over spilling into the meeting room. Afterwards we enjoyed a buffet and and a chance to chat together.


(Left to right)

Brother Franklin Schutz, Circle President.  Brother Chris Beesley, our new member. Brother Ken Dennis, Provincial President and Brother Chris Nash Circle membership officer.

Burnley's new President

 Brother Jim Livesey has taken the helm at Burnley after three and a half years in the Association.  He had already been Registrar and Chamberlain before becoming Vice President. 

Brother Director Mark Conroy, Bro. President Jim Livesey, Bro. Provincial President Ken Dennis



A proud Bro. Director Mark pointing out that Burnley had a past

Now its Blackburn with Ribble Valley

Congratulations to Blackburn and Ribble Valley Circles on their merger to become Blackburn with Ribble Valley.  They will meet on the first Tuesday of the month at Mytton Fold.

Circle President Bro. Charles Murphy, Grand Vice-President Bro. Peter Woodford, Provincial President Bro. Ken Dennis

Brothers of the new circle with Grand Vice-President Provincial President and Director Bro. Mark Conroy (right) 

The Provincial Installation 2015

Brother Ken Dennis was installed as the Provincial President at the Provincial Council meeting at Ferrari's on Sunday 29th March.
He is pictured here with his wife, Mary and (left to right) Mark Conroy (Director), Maxine Conroy, Robert Thompson (Provincial Vice-President), Sandra and Terence Donnelly (Immedate Past Provincial President).

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(Photos: Brother John Mills)