LSA CIRCLE’S WEEKEND AWAY

For the second time the Circle were made very welcome at the Oakwood Hall Hotel in Bingley, Yorkshire.

On the Saturday the majority of the party enjoyed a trip on a steam hauled train on the Embsay and Bolton Abbey Steam Railway.  We filled two compartments of a carriage from the 1960s.

Half of Compartment 1

 

The other half.

Boarding the train at Embsay on the outskirts of Skipton we travelled at a leisurely pace enabling one to take in all the magnificent countryside.  At Bolton Abbey station we were able to get refreshments whilst the engine changed ends.  Back at Embsay I hoped to get a group photo with the engine in the background.  Suffice to say, despite my best efforts, this was the best I could do – it was like herding CATS!

To achieve my aim of a group photo we reassembled outside a posh looking carriage (why didn’t we travel in it?).

Four other members staying at Bingley went for some retail therapy. 

Now there should have been 19 of us on the weekend but a couple had to pull out at the eleventh hour.  It is thought that one reason was the poor chaps confusion of smart casual and ties which resulted in him being admitted to Blackpool Victoria Hospital Casualties dept. We wish you a speedy recovery Mike.

 

 

 

BRIAN’S HALF CENTURY

At the September meeting of Chorley Circle Brother Brian Bunting celebrated 50 (+1) years membership of the Association. The celebration should have taken place in 2020, but was prevented by Covid regulations.

After the meeting over 50 Brothers and ladies enjoyed dinner, at which Brian was presented with his Anniversary Scroll by Immediate Past GB National President Eddie O’Donnell.

 

Brian started his working life as a plumber, but, after completing his apprenticeship, became an Insurance Agent, eventually becoming an Area Manager with Liverpool Victoria. In that position Brian and his wife, Margaret, and family, moved around the UK, living in Rochdale, Waltham Abbey, Handforth, Kilmalcolm, and Chorley.

Brian first joined Rochdale Circle in 1970, before transferring to London Charterhouse, Ringway, Chorley, and then back to Ringway when he moved house to be closer to family. He will maintain his membership of Chorley Circle as a joint member.

A lifelong supporter and season-ticket holder of Bolton Wanderers FC, Brian attends every home game with his two sons.

 

 

 

President's Sunday for Preston 144

The brothers and wives of Preston & District Circle celebrated 

President's Sunday recently with a Mass at St. Mary's, Fernyhalgh, follow by a splendid meal and social gathering at Samlesbury Hall, formerly the home of St. John Southworth, one of the Lancashire Martyrs.

 

'The Wrinklies'

Burnley Catenians Luncheon Club (aka The Wrinklies) met for the first time in almost two years at the New Waggoners.
Seventeen Brothers and Ladies enjoyed the meal and the company. Thanks to Michael Jones for organising.