Accrington's busy circle life

On 26th March the snooker team travelled to Preston to meet Preston South Circle in the Provincial Snooker Competition. They emerged victorious and added that trophy to the golf and bowls trophies they had won earlier.

On 14th April the Circle held their Annual Dinner Dance at the Dunkenhalgh Hotel. The event was attended by more than 100 people including many from other Circles in the Province. After an excellent meal those present danced the night away to the music of "T'Others."

On 26th April the Annual Mass for Vocations to the Priesthood was held at St Annes Church, Accrington, and was celebrated by Fr Simon Stamp. Again there was a good attendance and following Mass the group enjoyed a Polish style buffet supper at the nearby Retro Bar. 

On Sunday 13th May the monthly meeting included the Installation of Circle Officers. This year the format will be different as three Brothers Nick McNeil, Neil Goodall and John Whiteside, will each serve as President for four months. Over 80 people attended including several Provincial Officers on their way home from the National Conference.

On 15th May around a dozen Brothers attended Longridge Circle's meeting. This was to support John Stancliffe, a long-standing member of Accrington Circle, who was transferring to Longridge Circle. During the meeting Accrington President Nick McNeil presented John with a framed print of Blencathra as a token of appreciation for his work in many fields at Accrington. The photo shows John surrounded by Accrington Brothers.