Happenings in Accrington

Accrington Circle's May meeting saw the installation of Andrew Snape as President and John Slater as Vice-President. Over 90 people attended including Andrew's special guests - his brother John (Birmingham 9 Circle), Fr Yates (Whalley) and Fr Curtis (Stonyhurst).

Andrew was well supported by Brothers and wives of Preston 14 Circle of which Andrew is a Joint Member. The photo shows Andrew, centre back row, with his Special Guests and various Provincial Officers.

On 1 June Accrington Circle held a Clay Pigeon Shoot at Stonyhurst College. 15 Brothers, wives & friends attended. The day started at 9.30 am with bacon butties & coffee to get them in the right frame of mind. The actual shooting showed a marked difference in the abilities of those competing. The overall winner was John Whiteside. Everyone attending said how much they had enjoyed the experience before departing for home to nurse bruised shoulders. 

Accrington Circle held their Annual Dinner Dance at the Dunkenhalgh Hotel on 13 April with over 100 attending people. Dancing was to the Backbeats. All who attended enjoyed good food, music and conversation.

The Circle held President's Sunday on 7 July. The day began with Mass at St Peters, Stonyhurst, followed by a drinks reception in the recently restored Theodores Hall. Lunch followed at the Newdrop Hotel with around 80 members, wives and families attending. It was a lovely warm and sunny day and all present enjoyed themselves enormously.