A SPARKLING BONFIRE NIGHT

The Guildford Circle’s 5^th of November meeting was challenging for many brothers especially for those travelling from outside of the great metropolis. Farnham brothers, for example, hit heavy traffic on the Hog’s Back due to an accident on the A3 which was further aggravated by two accidents in Guildford itself. On top of all this, it was, of course, Bonfire Night and many roads in and around Guildford were closed.

However, the intrepid Catenian Brolthers shrugged off these problems and the meeting commenced on time. It was a pretty good turnout with 41 Guildford brothers in attendance plus one visiting gentleman. However, the main focus of the evening was on Fr. Laurence from St Augustine’s Abbey at Chilworth who spoke to the brothers after dinner. Also in the spotlight were the accompanying six Seminaries all from St. John’s Seminary, Wonersh. 

Below are some photographs taken by our resident photographer, Bro. Chris Devereaux.

Bro. John Vickerman, Fr Laurence and Bro. President, Kevin Deeming

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bro. John Vickerman in conversation with Fr Laurence

Bro. Provincial Councillor, Guillermo Lopez, chatting to one of the Seminaries

Bowl Me Over

Bowl Me Over!

On an autumnal night in September, the Kingston Catenian Tribe had the temerity to journey south from their wild and woolly land to the peaceful pasteurs of Wonersh.There they did battle with the Lords of the Manor, the Guildford Catenians, by throwing pink balls at sticks of wood. In local parlance, it is called skittles. This is a game which can arouse deep passions as knights and their damsels wage war on the battle field of the Grantley Arms skittle alley.

 

Discussing tactics

After much push and shove, and an excellent curry meal, believe it or not, it was a dead heat. War Lord Barry Dale (see picture below) jousted with one ball against the Second-in Command of the Kingston Tribe.  

Bro. Barry in action

Unbelievably, Guildford were defeated and the prize is seen being handed over by the Chief of the Guildford Tribe, with much gnashing and grinding of teeth.

Brother President (right) hiding his emotions when he presented the Kingston VP, Bro. William Eckert with the Holy Grail

The Guildford Tribe has already gone into training for next year so Kingston had better beware! There could be blood on the ground and hearts, and heads, broken.Better lock up your wives and daughters. Girlfriends too!

Nevertheless, it was a good evening and the jousting soon turned to jesting! Below are a few more photographs of the valliant efforts of some of the Guildford brothers and wives.

Merve the Swerve

Unfortunately, Bro. Michael's shot was to land short! 

The Lady in white eyes her target!

She stoops to conquer!