The first Guildford Circle meeting of the New Year and of a New Decade was held at Guildford Golf Club on January 8th 2020. There were fifty two Guildford Brothers in attendance together with two Visiting Gentlemen: Paul McMahon and Jason Saliba. Also in attendance were two Visiting Brothers: Provincial President Bro. Dominic O'Shea of Purley Circle and Provincial Charity Officer Bro. David Fincham of Runnymede Circle. Guildford was also pleased to welcome Fr Dunstan of Chilworth Abbey who has become a regular visitor.
The meeting commenced at the usual time of 7.30 pm and in addition to the usual circle business, Bro. Secretary, Glan Thomas, asked the brothers to vote on two matters. Firstly, the Council's recommendations for new Circle Officers for the coming year which were unanimously agreed by a show of hands. Secondly, a vote on a proposal from Provincial Council to increase Capitiation Fees from £2.50 to £3.00. This was also unanimously agreed.
Following the somewhat extended meeting, the gathering retired immediately to the dining room where, during dinner, Bro. John Williams was presented with a scroll to mark his thirty years with the Association. Finally, with the assistance of our Webmaster, Bro. Ken Pierre, Fr Dunstan gave a video presentation on the small community of Benedictine Monks at the Krist Buase Monastry of the Subiaco-Cassinese Congregation in the Brong Ahafo region of Ghana.
The meeting commenced at the usual time of 7.30 pm and in addition to the usual circle business, Bro. Secretary, Glan Thomas, asked the brothers to vote on two matters. Firstly, the Council's recommendations for new Circle Officers for the coming year which were unanimously agreed by a show of hands. Secondly, a vote on a proposal from Provincial Council to increase Capitiation Fees from £2.50 to £3.00. This was also unanimously agreed.
Following the somewhat extended meeting, the gathering retired immediately to the dining room where, during dinner, Bro. John Williams was presented with a scroll to mark his thirty years with the Association. Finally, with the assistance of our Webmaster, Bro. Ken Pierre, Fr Dunstan gave a video presentation on the small community of Benedictine Monks at the Krist Buase Monastry of the Subiaco-Cassinese Congregation in the Brong Ahafo region of Ghana.
 |
| Fr Dunstan saying Grace before Meal |
 |
| Bro. Membership Officer happy in the knowledge that his press ganging days will soon be over! |
 |
| Is Bro. Andy a Waiver? |
 |
| An Irish Potato Soup would go so well with my crusty roll! |
 |
| In the good old days there were three courses! |
 |
| I wish they'd hurry up with the food I'm staaaarving! |
 |
| Here comes that nice young waitress with the mains! Yum!! |
 |
| Hello Boyz! |
 |
| Bro. Wally announces the President! |
 |
| Thank you Bro. Wally! |
 |
| Bro. Wally respectfully bows! |
 |
| Bro. President extending a warm welcome to the visitors and to those brothers who were still awake! |
 |
| Grace after Meal! |
 |
| The Queen! |
 |
| God Bless Her! |
 |
| Bro. John Williams being presented with his 30 year Scroll by Provincial President Bro. Dominic O'Shea |
 |
| It's nearly time for Fr Dunstan to make his video presentation |
 |
| This had better be good! |
 |
| However, Bro. Ken seems to be having a few problems finding the right video! |
 |
| Things really aren't going too well! |
 |
| Is there any point in carrying on? |
 |
| We'll try one more time! |
 |
| This looks promising! |
 |
| Eureka! |
 |
| At last, Fr. Dunstan delivers his talk and video Presentation |
 |
| Hope you all enjoyed it? goodnight and God Bless! |
