Guildford Circle's Autumn Walk

On a sunny September morning, ten walkers and two dogs set out from Puttenham Common car park and made their way through the woods until they arrived at Cutmill Ponds.  Here they experienced the rare sight of beautiful swans flying over the water. The circular walk of about 5 miles was enjoyed by all the participents especially, it seems, one of the dogs that went missing for about 10 minutes. With all those trees to choose from it was surpring it took that long! The party finally recharged their batteries with a good lunch at The Woolpack in Elstead.

The walkers with one dog missing!

Hurrah! we've made it and the pub is in sight!

Guildford Circle 700th Circle Meeting

The 700th Meeting of the Guildford Circle took place on Wednesday 4th October at the Guildford Golf Club. Prior to the meeting the brothers and ladies attended Mass at St Pius X Church. After Mass, the brothers made the short journey to the Golf Club for the meeting whilst the ladies made their way into town to dine at the RumWong Thai Restaurant. The meeting was well attended with many visitors including: Bishop Richard Moth; Fr. Roy Waters; Bro. Bernard Noakes, National Secretary; Bro. Peter Greenford, past Grand President; Bro. Mark Potter, Provincial President; Bro. Peter Western, Provincial President Province 10; Bro. David Arundale, Director of Province 19 and Bro. Chris Richards, Provincial Membership officer. 

When the meeting was over the brothers and visitors made their way into the dining room where an excellent meal with wine was enjoyed. See below a selection of Photographs taken by the Guildford Circle's Official Photographer, Bro. Chris Devereux. Unfortunately, Bro. Chris had a few problems with his camera so yours truly, Bro. Marketing Officer, helped out shooting from the hip with his iphone!

The brothers getting ready for the group photograph

As ready as they'll ever be!

Bro. Chris taking an 'En Mass' Selfie!

Brothers and Ladies with Fr. Roy Waters

The Ladies!

C'mon girls let's hit the town!

Meanwhile, at the Guildford Golf Club...

Hopefully we will be on top table otherwise we may have to pay for our wine!

We are expecting some really good photographs from you tonight Bro. Chris

I'll do my very best!

Sorry Bishop, I was here first

Grace before the meal

Here comes that photographer chap again!

Smile for the camera!

Oh dear! It appears our resident photographer is having a few problems with his camera! In the meantime, Bro. Michael passes the time by reading the Beano and Bro. Roger helps himself to someone else's drink!

Bro. Michael raises a glass while Bro. Chris still struggles with his camera!

 I should have brought my Kodak Brownie Cresta!

A Welsh majority!

Bro. President welcoming the Clergy, the Bishop and Fr. Roy together with the many visiting brothers

Top Table!

An attentive audience

We've heard these jokes so many times before!

We'll give him 7 out of 10

The Bishop responds...

...and responds...

...with great humour!

Well done Bishop!

I wonder who writes his scripts?

Fr Roy says Grace after the Meal

There's a fly in my drink!

Will he or won't he?

Of course he will open another bottle!

The Bishop in animated conversation with Bro. President and Bro. Bernard Noakes

Hoping for second helpings!

Bro. Membership Officer has been spreading the word that it's Membership Officer's Night on Monday 6th November at the Datchet Golf Club and he wants to retain the cup for Guildford. How's that for a plug?!

Is there any more liquor in that bottle you've been hiding under the table Bro. Terence?

Getting a bit hot under the collar!

Is Bro. Roger going to do a runner!

It must be time to go home

Goodnight and God Bless!