A special day for Tony & Julie Burrows

On the occasion of Garstang President's Sunday (see previous post), it was also a special occasion for  one of the Garstang brothers and his wife, Brother Tony and Julie Burrows.

On this date they celebrated their 53rd Wedding Anniversary.  The picture shows them being presented with a bouquet of flowers and a card to commemorate the occasion.

Garstang Circle's President's Sunday

Garstang Circle's President's Sunday took place on Sunday,

22nd May, 2016. 

It began with the celebration of Holy Mass at St. Mary and St James' Church, Scorton, followed by an excellent  lunch at the Garstang Country Hotel, attended by Circle brothers, Provincial Officers and Circle Presidents together with their ladies from across the Province.

The photograph shows Garstang President, Brother Steve Masterman, Provincial President, Brother Robert Thompson, Director, Brother Mark Conroy and their ladies and Father Tom

Butler, Parish Priest of St. Mary & St. Michael's, Garstang.

Longridge Circle support the World Youth Day

Brother President, John Lea of Longridge Circle presented a cheque for £200 to help fund two young ladies from St Cecilia's High School in Longridge attend the World Youth Day in Krakow, Poland. They hope to meet His Holiness Pope Francis. 

John presented the cheque with Headmaster, Mr Ivan Catlow and Chaplain, Mrs Gabby Warilow present.

Broughton in Craven Circle hold successful 10 Pin Bowling competition.

On Saturday 21st May Broughton in Craven brothers, wives and families took part in a Ten-Pin Bowling competition at the Mattrix Bowl in Skipton.  The event was organised by Brother Tom Hayes and was enjoyed by all. It made a change from crown green bowling and a lot more '21st century'. Competitions were held for the best team and best individuals.

Individual winners were Anne Nolan and Michael McIlroy. Junior winner was Josh Swarbrick (grandson of Brother President Bernard Swarbrick) and the winning team was Michael McIlroy, Anne and Keith Nolan and Suzie and John Hill.

Josh Swarbrick - Junior winner

An 'action shot' of Brother President, Bernard Swarbrick, showing how a professional does it.

Keith Nolan, Michael McIlroy, Anne Nolan, Suzie Hill and John Hill.

Michael McIlroy (our Provincial Councillor) and Anne Nolan - Individual winners.

Charity BBQ - Preston 144

Burnley Circle families visit Ushaw College

Burnley Circle organised a trip to County Durham to see some of the treasures of Ushaw College and Durham Cathedral.  

Brothers and their wives were joined by Fr Brian Kealey, parish priest of Christ the King parish and parishioners from Burnley Churches. 

The group was met and entertained by Mgr John Marsland, Ushaw College President, who had arranged tours, hospitality and suitable decoration.

A Rugby Star in the making!

Mike Haley, son of Tim and Siobhan Haley of Preston & District Circle is a promising player with Sale Sharks.

Mike is one of eight uncapped players who Eddie Jones has called up for his three day training squad in Brighton this week. 

He was rewarded for his progression from emerging youngster to first-team regular when he signed a new two-year deal in December 2014. He made his first-team debut in 2012-13 and did so in unexpected fashion. When Cameron Shepherd pulled up in the warm-up of the LV= Cup semi-final against Saracens, Mike was drafted into the starting line-up. Dual-registered with Preston Grasshoppers, his club since the age of eight, he joined the Sale academy set-up in 2012 having previously played for England Clubs and Schools Under-18s, the North of England at Under-16 and Under-18 level and Lancashire U15s, U16s and U18s.

(photo by Hannah Mc Eanney and text from the Sharks website.)

Brother Norman Oakes

It is with great sadness that we have to announce the death of

Brother Norman Oakes
of Lytham St Annes Circle

May he rest in peace.

Please remember Brother Norman 
and his family in your prayers.

Norman’s requiem will be at 

St Bernadette’s, 26 All Hallows Road, 

Bispham, Blackpool FY2 0AS 

on Friday 20 May at 11.30am.  

Brother Neil Goodall installed as Accrington's new President

At the Accrington Circle's Meeting on 8th May, Neil Goodall was installed as President by the outgoing President, Jack Emmett. About 80 people attended, including many Presidents and their ladies. Everyone enjoyed an excellent meal and lively conversation. 

L to R : Jack Emmett, Dorothy Emmett, Jean Goodall and President, Neil Goodall.

Accrington Circle's resounding win!

On 25th April Accrington Circle's snooker team travelled to Preston to contest the final of the Provincial Competition and came away with the trophy after a resounding 4-1 win over Preston South Circle. 

L to R : Simon Preugschat, Mike Neild, Nick McNeil, Andy Neild and Paul Birch. 

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Brother Tony Normyle R.I.P.

It is with great sadness that we have to announce the death of

Brother Tony Normyle

May he rest in peace

Please remember Brother Tony and his family in your prayers.

Tony’s requiem will be at St Teresa’s Church, St Teresa’s Avenue, Cleveleys,  FY5 3JT at 12.15 on Monday 16 May.

Preston 144 Circle support the S.V.P.

Brother Hedley Corcoran chose the local St. Vincent de Paul Society as his charity for his presidential year 2015-16.
He is pictured here presenting a cheque for £1,300 to Canon Adrian Towers, parish priest of St. Andrew's, Cottam.
He is accompanied by Deacon John Cliffe and Brother Shaun Aspden, President of St. Andrew's S.V.p.

Brother Hedley is pictured here with other members of St Andrew's S.V.P. group
(left to right) Amanda Hamer, Rose Meyer, Sandra Green and Brother Jacob Joseph

Brother Peter Hampson receives his 60 years' scroll.

Brother Peter Hampson, of Preston 144 Circle, received his 60 years' scroll from the Circle President, Brother John Lord.
Peter specifically asked that John presented the scroll as Peter is the oldest active member of the Circle and John is the youngest President for many, many years.
Looking on are Brother Hedley Corcoran (Past Presidemt) and Brother Mark Conroy, Director.

A President whose not shaking hands!

Brother John Lord, President of Preston & District Circle (144),
is an Altar Server at St. Andrew's Church, Cottam.
He is pictured here as the thurifer in the Lancaster diocesan procession to the shrine at Ladyewell, Feryhalgh.
Bishop Michael Campbell was the Celebrant.

A New Guard

At the recent meeting of Preston 14 Circle we saw the end of what has been a fantastic year for the outgoing President, Peter Western and the installation of Tony Halliwell as his more than able replacement.

It has been a fantastic year for Peter and his lovely wife, Joan and it was most enjoyable to listen to Peter's comments in the circle meeting making particular reference to the many social events we have enjoyed.

Following the circle meeting we enjoyed a beautiful three course meal, a well crafted speech from Tony, including some jokes that have been recycled and brought into the 21st century and of course the usual novelty charity raffle

Pictured left to right

Bro Robert Thompson – Provincial President

Bro Tony Halliwell – Circle 14 President

Bro Mark Conroy - Director

Bro Peter Western – Provincial Vice-President