Day 4 Saumur to Niort 139Km
4 down and 3 to go..293 miles completed.
An early start 8-10 am was cold but glorious again after lunch.
88 completed today ready for the big one tomorrow ����
The Catenian Association is an international body of proudly Catholic laymen and permanent deacons who meet at least once a month in local groups called Circles, to enjoy each other's company and thereby strengthen their family life through friendship, faith and fun! It is open to practising Catholic laymen from the age of 18 years. Many of the Circles’ activities involve the members’ wives and families.
Tuesday, 11 April 2017
Monday, 10 April 2017
Day 3 Le Mans to Saumur 78 miles
Another stunning day for cycling. Early start 8-10 am meant arm warmers on until lunch time.
Post lunch sunshine for the rest of the day. Fabulous ride into Saumur alongside the river Loire.
After another 78 miles today the glutes are feeling the challenge! Ted
I think I'd be smiling after eating some of that delicious looking "gateau".
Seem to remember a rather nice bubbly from Saumur!
Nearly half way..... keep on pedalling.
Day 2 Chartres to Le Mans 80miles
Hi Joe et al...
At an average of 14.7 another 80 more knocked off today under a cloudless sky. Great team of cyclists.
I cycled with an Irish man today who in 1986 cycled from Galway to Lourdes ... camping! He has now done the trip 18 times. Mind you he's only 70!
Tomorrow to Saumur and Le Loire with more sun promised.
Thanks for all the support from Longridge Circle.
Ted
At an average of 14.7 another 80 more knocked off today under a cloudless sky. Great team of cyclists.
I cycled with an Irish man today who in 1986 cycled from Galway to Lourdes ... camping! He has now done the trip 18 times. Mind you he's only 70!
Tomorrow to Saumur and Le Loire with more sun promised.
Thanks for all the support from Longridge Circle.
Ted
Day 1 Versailles to Chartres
45 miles. Avg 14.5mph
3 hours 10 min
Cloudless sky all day.... great country for cycling
Gentle ride on day 1.
Ted
Thursday, 6 April 2017
Lytham St Annes newcomers
After Brother PGP Tony Godden had been installed as Circle President he had the pleasure of enrolling four Brothers into Lytham St Annes Circle - three new Brothers and a joint member. Unfortunately Elwyn's wife, Dorothy, couldn't be there.
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| L to r Membership Officer Bro. Mike King, Fiona and Bro. Andy Gallagley, Bro. GP David Rowley, Bro. Elwyn Smith, Eileen Rowley, Bro. David and Paula Burdess, Circle President PGP Tony and Kelly Godden |
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| Bro. PGP Tony Godden, Bro. GP David Rowley, Bro. PGP Mike O'Malley |
Tuesday, 4 April 2017
Catenian pilgrimage to Fatima
Brother GP David Rowley and Eileen led a very successful pilgrimage of just under 100 people to the shrine at Fatima. This year is the centenary of the Blessed Virgin's apparitions to the three children in this small town in the centre of Portugal. A small chapel has been built at the site of the apparitions and can be seen slightly to the left of centre. We were very fortunate to be able to attend Mass in the chapel celebrated by our spiritual director, Fr Stephen Wright (David and Eileen's parish priest).
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| The Sanctuary at Fatima looking towards the Basilica. |
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| Bro. Jack & Marion Knight (Chorley), Bro. Robert Thompson (Lytham St Annes) and Bro. Dir. Mark & Maxine Conroy (Burnley) outside the Abbey of St Mary, Alcobaca. |
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Sunday, 2 April 2017
Preston & District Circle's Dinner Dance
Preston & District Circle's Dinner Dance was held on Friday 17th March - The Feast of St Patrick - so, naturally it had an 'Irish' theme!
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| Bro. President, John Lord and his wife, Samantha |
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| John with his daughters, Rachel and Rebecca and Bro. Provincial President, Robert Thompson. |
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| Bro. Steve Morgan separates Bro. Brian Walton, painfully from his money on the Tombola stall! |
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| (l to r) Rachel, Rebecca, Samantha, John, Mrs. Val Tudor, Bro. Robert Thompson, Mrs. Vera Towers, Canon Adrian Towers, Mrs Maxine Conroy, Bro. Director: Mark Conroy. |
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