Prior to the November meeting Accrington Circle held
their Annual Mass for Deceased Brothers. The Celebrant was Fr Alfred Rebello, a
former Accrington Circle member.
During the meal that followed Mike Neild was
presented with the 50-year scroll by National Vice President Phil Brown. Around
90 people attended the celebrations including many visitors especially from
Chorley Circle for which Mike has great affection.
He grew up in a Catenian
environment as his father Fred was a Past President of Chorley Circle and his
father-in-law, Bill Sturzaker. was a Past President of both Blackburn and
Accrington Circles. The family tradition carries on as son Andy is a member of
Accrington Circle. Over the years Mike has served the Circle well in many
rolls. He was Secretary for many years, President in 1982-3 and 2004-5 and
Provincial Councillor. His earlier spell as President was difficult for Mike
and his wife Barbara as they had four young boys to look after and arranging
baby-sitters had to be carried out with military like precision.
Photo l to r : Phil Brown, Barbara Neild, Mike Neild
and Neil Goodall, Circle President.
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