Cup changes hands

The Walter Manley Trophy is contested for annually by Westmorland and North Lancs Circles in memory of Walter who was a brother of both circles.  This year, as last, it was by a quiz and the victors, by 24 to 23 points, were North Lancs Circle.  Westmorland have held the cup for many, many years as they 'lost' it by leaving it at an engravers.  I hope it's new holders don't try the same trick!

On the left the Westmorland team of Maureen Gardner, Len Gee, Colin Barnes and President Michael Goodier handing over the cup to President Eddie Hignett of N Lancs with his team of Frank Dewhurst, Tony Leydon and Brian Varlow

 However, another team from Westmorland Circle won the overall contest by getting 25 points out of the possible 35 available.  The quizmaster was Bro. Tony Harrison of Westmorland Circle. 

The winning team of Myra and Tony Daly, Mike Malone and Margaret White receiving their cash prizes from President Michael Goodier

Next year's Presidents

Most of next year’s Presidents enjoyed a Sunday lunch together with Provincial President elect Bro. Robert Thompson.  Even though all but three had been presidents before not all knew each other but with moving places between courses that situation was soon rectified.  Bro. Director Mark and Maxine were also present.

Longridge Annual Quiz Night

Longridge Circle held their Annual Quiz Night at Longridge Golf Club on 5th February. A testing quiz organised by Joe Carroll was followed by a wonderful supper in good company was thoroughly enjoyed by all.

The Winners Rachael, Geoff, Doreen, Mike, Chris and Michael (Capt)

Joint Second: Elaine, Moira, Bob, Joan, Peter, Denise.

Joint Second: John, Alison, Margaret, Bridget, Mike, Andy

Garstang Circle's Charity Night

Brother Tom Ibison, President of Garstang Circle and his wife, Mary, hosted an excellent Wine and Finger Buffet at their home on Friday 5th February 2016 in aid of The Catenian Association Bursary Fund.

It was a very enjoyable evening, being well supported by brothers and their ladies from across the Province, either by their attendance on the night or by donations from those whocould not attend. 

A total of £700 was raised for The Bursary Fund.

Tom and Mary are pictured below.

Itinerant Catenian

In his early Catenian life Bro. Tony Cafferty had to move around the country.  Starting in Upminster, Essex in 1965 he followed the advice ‘go west young man’, at least as far as Bath.  From there he moved north and joined North Lancashire Circle, his third and last.  As he moved he benefitted from instant friendships formed as he transferred to each new circle.  He served as Circle Treasurer for twelve of his 43 years as a Brother in the North Lancashire Circle.

The photograph shows Tony receiving his framed scroll recording 50 years membership of the Association from Bro. Director Mark Conroy.