Blackpool and the Fylde President’s Sunday Mass and Presentation

On Sunday 4th September Mass was said by the Blackpool President’s brother Rev F J Turner SJ at St Mary's, Great Eccleston.   A cheque for £500.00 was received by Fr Turner on behalf of CAFOD, the President’s chosen charity, prior to a luncheon at the Crofters Hotel, Garstang where members of Blackpool Circle and their ladies were joined by the Presidents, ladies and VIP's of Province 10.

Here we see Fr Turner receiving the cheque from his brother Lawrence 

watched by Bro Provincial President Robert Thompson and Director Mark Conroy.

Catenian Caravan Fellowship

The Catenian Caravanning Fellowship recently broke new ground by holding a rally north of the border. It was held at Blair Drummond near Stirling and attracted 10 units & was organised by Brian & Mary Marr (Aberdeen). 

Province 10 was well represented by Neil & Jean Goodall (Accrington), Jack & Dorothy Emmett (Accrington) and Tom & Mary Ibison (Garstang). 

The weather was kind & those assembled visited Stirling, Perth, The Falkirk Wheel, The Trossachs 

as well as the surrounding countryside & generally enjoying themselves. 

A meal was organised for the Saturday evening in Doune followed by Mass on Sunday in the same village. 

A boules competition was won by Neil & Jean Goodall who defeated Jack & Dorothy Emmett in the final. 

Neil & Jean also won the local history observation quiz which required a walk round Doune. 

The final rally of the season has just taken place at Upper Quinton near Stratford- upon- Avon. 

The Fellowship is always happy to enrol new members and more information can be had from 

the secretary Tad Jandzio on tel. 01274 547502 or email at tadj@tadj.co.uk.

(L to R) : Tom Ibison, Jack Emmett, Dorothy Emmett & Mary Ibison

(L to R) : Jack Emmett (seated), Brian Marr, Jean Goodall & Neil Goodall

Burnley Circle's Weekend Away

Bro. President, Michael Jones and his wife Frances arranged for members of Burnley Circle to have a weekend together on the Flyde coast at The Bedford Hotel in Lytham on the weekend of 23^rd to 25^th September 2016. 

The picture shows a happy group of Burnley members and invited guests!

(L-R) Back Row - Jim Livesey, Tony Finnan, Gerry Martland, Michael Jones, John Burrow, Terry Hephrun.

Middle Row – Mike Grayston, Ray Williamson, Pauline Martland, Peter Nuttall, Monica Burrow, Janet Hephrun

Front Row – Anne Grayston, Petert Tiernan, Margaret Williamson, Frances Jones, Aileen Finnan, Beth Ashworth, Margaret Nuttall

LSA knocks spots off Director and his wife

After their recent meeting Lytham St Annes Circle held their annual North-west of England Dominoes Championship.  There are two competitions, one for the ladies and the other for the men.  Brother Director Mark and Maxine both reached their respective finals but neither managed to claim the prestigious trophies and prizes.  Better luck next time.  

Tensions mounting, the Conroys are one down

President's Lady Brigid Gildert presents Bro. Mike King with his winners trophy with organiser Bro. PGP Mike O'Malley looking on.

 

 

 

Bro. President John Gildert presenting Helene Smith with her winners trophy and prize.

On Friday 28 October at the KSC 110 Club, Burnley Circle will be hosting a fund raising event. 

The Race Night with a Difference is jointly organised by the KSC and the Catenians and will benefit the Handicapped Children's Fellowship, the Handicapped Children's Pilgrimage Trust and Manchester Children's Hospital.

Provincial Bowls Competition 2016

Provincial Bowls Competition 2016

Burnley Circle triumphed in this years Provincial Bowls Competition held 

on Sunday 28 August 2016 at the St Joseph’s Club Bowling Green, Chorley.

They fought off competition from Furness in the first round 

and soundly beat Accrington in the second!

The finals day saw Blackpool triumph over Preston 144 in one semi-final whilst

Burnley came from behind to win the other semi-final against Blackburn with Ribble Valley.

In the final, the first three pairings were relatively tight contests, however, 

Burnley were victorious in all three ties, giving them an unassailable lead and the trophy.  

Blackpool came back and won the remaining two matches leaving the final score of 3-2 to Burnley.

Thanks to Mike Finlay for organising the competition, the scorers and spectators 

and to the staff at the St Joseph’s Club for the drinks and buffet, which were enjoyed by all.

The victorious Burnley Team
(L-R) Mark Balko, Peter Marsland, Ken Tyson, Peter Nuttall, Mick Armfield (Captain)
receives the trophy from Bro. Provincial President Robert Thompson.

The gallant losing team from Blackpool
(L-R) Brian McGuiness, Des Stevenson, Catherine Stubbs, Frank Morlidge, Geoff Stubbs

New Vehicle for Castlerigg

Castlerigg Catholic Youth Centre in Keswick has hosted several generations of Catholic school children in the last 40 years for residential retreat experiences which provide lifetime memories. The centre is supported by the Lancaster Diocese and donations from appeals, to provide a wonderful spiritual and fraternal experience in its picturesque lake district setting.

The staff at Castlerigg also provide outreach work for youth services to schools and parishes and have a small MPV for this work, this vehicle recently needed replacement and so when they launched an appeal, Province 10 of the Catenian Association responded.

We are pleased to announce that a total of £1550 was collected from circles around the Province and this was presented to Fr John Moriarty at Lancaster Cathedral on 24th August 2016. The picture shows Fr John Moriarty in front of the new MPV receiving the donations from Ken Dennis, Provincial President for Province 10 - 2015/16. 

Brother Past Provincial President Ken Dennis would like to thank all the Circles who donated generously to this appeal, without which it would not have been possible to buy this vehicle.