Brothers
of Preston South 235 circle extended their usual welcome to over 100 guests
when they held their annual dinner dance on 23rd 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.
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| Keeping with tradition piping in the wee beastie. |
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| Piper Dean Elliot in full flow |
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| Bro. Vice-President, Steve Edwards with his wife Debbi |
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| Bro. President Arthur Whitlock dressed for the occasion. |
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