LONGRIDGE CIRCLE'S INSTALLATION & GERARD'S 50 YEARS

On Tuesday 18th April over 90 gathered at the New Drop to welcome in Ted and Janis Donnelly as President and Mike and Bridget Bryan as Vice President. The Circle look forward to an interesting and exciting year ahead.

Ted and Janis

The 18th April (Easter Tuesday) was also the 50th Anniversary of Gerard and Angela's wedding and 50 years of their membership of the Association. Peter Rogers (National President elect) and his wife Joan were on hand to present a certificate and miniature to Gerard and an arrangement of flowers to Angela. He gave an excellent, brief resume of Gerard and Angela's time in the Association and offered a toast to Gerard and Angela.

Peter presenting Gerard with his 50 year certificate

The night was also the 50th birthday of Philp Jones, son of one of a founder members of the Circle, who was there with his mother Mary. The circle presented a gift in recognition of this landmark birthday.
More than 80 people enjoyed a lovely meal, good company and very short speeches and the evening concluded with all present offering a toast to Ted and Janis.
A memorable "Catenian" evening.

The "VIPs"

From left to right

Ted & Janis Donnelly, Angela & Gerard Waddingham, Peter & Joan Rogers