CELEBRATIONS AT CHORLEY

There were two events to celebrate at Chorley Circle’s March meeting – a 40^th anniversary and a further presentation to President’s Charity.

Brother Bernard Kiley joined Chorley Circle in January 1982, and has been a dedicated Catenian ever since, supported by his wife, Carole, until she passed away in 2019. He has held several Offices in the Circle, serving as President three times, Provincial Councillor, Charity Officer, Treasurer, and Secretary; he has also been President of Province 10.  Born in Kingston upon Thames, Bernard spent his working life as an accountant, first in the City of London, then working for various companies, and moving to Chorley in 1973. He is a staunch football supporter, his first love being Chelsea FC, but, each year, he does purchase a season ticket for Bolton Wanderers, and tries to attend every home game at the University of Bolton Stadium. Mark Conroy, Director of Province 10, presented Bernard with his 40-years scroll at a celebratory dinner attended by about 40 Brothers and ladies.

Bernard Kiley is seen receiving his 40-years scroll from Director of Province 10, Mark Conroy.

In spite of lockdowns and disruptions caused by the Covid-19 pandemic, in 2021/22 Chorley Circle raised £3,850 for Derian House Children’s Hospice, the chosen Charity of Circle President Jack Knight. That sum is in addition to £4,000 Jack raised in 2020/21. At the dinner a cheque for £3,850 was presented to Mick Croskerry, fund-raiser for the Hospice, who had given a talk to the ladies about the Hospice and its work, whilst the men held the Circle meeting.

Mick Croskerry is seen receiving the £3,850 cheque from Circle President Jack Knight.