The 723rd Guildford Circle meeting took place on Wednesday 2nd November at Guildford Golf Club. There were 48 Guildford brothers in attendance together with 3 visiting brothers from Portsmouth Circle: President Bro. Nigel Miller; Past President Tony Tonks and Bro. Ian Allen. Also in attendance was a visiting Gentleman from St Pius, Laurence Kelly.
During the meeting two visiting gentlemen: Lazlo Lukasz and Anthony Abraham were enrolled as Guildford brothers. Later in the evening the two new brothers addressed the gathering with a brief history of themselves. There were no visiting Clergy on this occasion and Grace before and after meal was said by Deacon Bro. Paul Page-Tickell who later addressed the brothers in his capacity as Charity Officer. Bro. Secretary, Glan Thomas, also spoke after dinner on his experiences at Lourdes.
During the meeting two visiting gentlemen: Lazlo Lukasz and Anthony Abraham were enrolled as Guildford brothers. Later in the evening the two new brothers addressed the gathering with a brief history of themselves. There were no visiting Clergy on this occasion and Grace before and after meal was said by Deacon Bro. Paul Page-Tickell who later addressed the brothers in his capacity as Charity Officer. Bro. Secretary, Glan Thomas, also spoke after dinner on his experiences at Lourdes.
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| Visiting Gentleman Lazlo Lukasz waiting to be presented to the President |
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| Taking the Oath! |
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| Welcome Brother |
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| Signing the Register! |
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| Bro. Lazlo being presented to the brothers |
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| Visiting Gentleman Anthony Abraham waiting to be presented to the President |
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| Being addressed by the President |
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| Welcome Brother! |
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| Signing the Register! |
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| Bro. Anthony being presented to the brothers |
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| Bro. President with the new recruits proudly displaying their Catenian packs! |
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| Grace before Meal Around the Tables! |
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| Fit and full of drive on table Five! |
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| A good mix on table Six |
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| Smiles galore on table four |
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| Here's lookin' at you on table two |
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| ''Any BA strikes planned this Christmas?'' ''Not sure, but I wouldn't book a holiday!'' |
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| Toast to Absent Brothers! |
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| Bro. Lazlo addressing the Circle |
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| Bro. Anthony addressing the Circle.. |
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| ...I'll drink to that! |
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| Grace after Meal |
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| Brothers! Raise your glass to our Visitors! |
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Oh dear! Visiting Gentleman Laurence Kelly has dropped his!
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| Response on behalf of the Visitors from Portsmouth President Bro. Nigel Miller |
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| Bro. Secretary's presentation on Lourdes |
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| Simply dazzling! |
And that was the end of the November meeting! Goodnight and God bless!
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