LADIES NIGHT

Ladies Night was held on Wednesday 7th March at the Guildford Rugby Club with over 90 brothers, visiting gentlemen and ladies in attendance. The evening commenced with the usual circle meeting sadly the last one for Bro. President William D'Souza. Bro. William understandably had mixed emotions and he expressed to the 43 brothers and visiting gentlemen at the meeting that although he was sad to see the end of his term as President, he was looking forward to a new chapter in his life.

Following the meeting, the brothers and visiting gentlemen joined the ladies for dinner and Grace was said by Guildford Circle's very own Deacon Bro. Paul Page-Tickell. When dinner was over, Bro. President called for a minutes silence in memory of Bro. Jim O'Donnell who had died just two days before. Bro. President then gave a wide ranging speech in which he thanked all the brothers and in particular his council members for the great support they had given him during his term. He also thanked the brothers for their generosity to his charities notably Cancer Research and Mary's Meals which between them had raised around £3,500. Bro. President then remembered the Circle Brothers that had died during his year in office; Bro. Barry Dale, Bro. Claude Kauffmann, Bro. David Allen, Bro. Brian Spencer Cook and Bro. Jim O'Donnell.

Angela Vickerman responded on behalf of the guests and invited the ladies to stand and offer a toast to the Brothers. Bro. Geoff Bignell then gave a vote of thanks to Bro. William in which he made humourous references to the author Richmal Crompton's "Just William". Bro. Geoff then presented a bouquet to Carol D'Souza to show the Circle's appreciation of her support throughout Bro. William's reign as President. 

Below are photographs taken of all twelve tables.

Table One having fun!

Table two here's looking at you!

Table three looking very happee!

Table four with smiles galore! (Third from left is Deacon Bro. Paul Page -Tickell who said Grace)

Table five on wine they thrive!

Table six getting their kicks!

Table seven in food heaven! (Marion politely points out to Bro. John that he has been using the wrong knife)

Table eight consuming food at a remarkable rate! (Bro. Membership Officer alius 'Catman' taking centre stage with Martha)

Table nine and all is fine! (Bro. Frank looks a bit worried though)

Table ten won't pass on the wine bill again! (Not under Bro. Treasurer's eagle eye)

Table eleven in seventh heaven!

Bro. President with Carol holding the beautiful bouquet presented to her by Angela Vickerman

President Elect Bro. John Vickerman with Angela and President Bro. William D'Souza with Carol

Bwrdd undeg dau. Cawson amser gwych. Nos da! (Table twelve. We had a wonderful time. Good night!)