A WALK IN THE SURREY HILLS

On 14th August, despite forecasts of inclement weather, thirteen brothers and Ladies went walking in the Surrey Hills. The group started at Farley Green and meandered through Blackheath Common eventually returning to the the car park in time to make it for lunch 
at 'The Drummond' In Albury.

At the Drummond, just as the heavens opened and the rain arrived, the Catenian representation rose to seventeen when the walking group met with four Catenian couch potatoes. Nevertheless, lunch was enjoyed by all and was accompanied by an appropriate amount of liquid refreshment. The couch potatoes were obviously way ahead of the walkers in this respect.

Below are a few photographs kindly supplied by Bro. Martin, who isn't in any of them. His dog is though! The photos show the more unadventurous walkers dutifully keeping to the path whilst exposing two reckless brothers of cheating by attempting a short cut.

 

Cats and Dog

Quick, there's a man following us!

Last time out I found 50p!

I thought you said this was a short cut!

THE PRESIDENT'S MASS 13TH SEPTEMBER

A pleasant Autumn Sunday welcolmed Brothers, Wives and Widows to St Pius to celebrate our President's Mass. The service was conducted by Fr Alan Sharpe who later joined the Circle for a splendid lunch at Clandon Regis Golf Club. The saying is; 'Pictures speak louder than words' So let's see what you make of the photographs below taken, as usual, by Bro. Chris Devereux.

Expectation!

Examination!

Degustation!

Just got a note from the O'Briens who are keen dancers. They want to do a demo!

Look out ' Strictly' here we come!!

That's it darling! One two cha cha cha, one two cha cha cha.............

Red, White or Rose Madame?

That wine waiter doesn't know his Asti from his Tintos

Oh Oh, here comes the VP. I think he wants permission to make a speach.

OK, but it had better be good!

They're gonna love this!

Blah Blah Blah etc

Sorry mate, don't think it went down too well!

The meal wasn't bad for a freebie!

LADIES, SONS & DAUGHTERS NIGHT

The first Wednesday in September saw the occasion of the Ladies, Sons and Daughters Night held, as usual, at Guildford Golf Club. It was a very successful evening and for those of you who attended, the photos below will be a reminder of a good time. For those who didn't attend, you can see what you missed!

Shall I say Grace? 

The Chosen Ones!

Are they talking about us?....Are they talking about us?.... Are they talking about us?...

Oh dear! Looks like I've drunk the lot!!

Yes, you have been drinking out of my glass!

Yours is noticably larger than mine.....

....I think you've got your just desserts!

I just love Vintage Asti Spumanti!

Don't pop the cork just yet!

When exactly did you start getting illusions of Grandeur?

Who is that girl?

Bragging Rights!

It's never easy making a thank you speach....

...Especially when you're drinking at the same time!

A toast to the Circle from those Ladies still able to stand!

He should have gone to Specsavers!

Three lovely Roses with their Posies

                          

SECRETARIES NIGHT AT EPSOM

The Catenian Association Secretaries Night was held at the RAC Club, Epsom on  Thursday 17th September. Guildford Secretary, Bro. Steve Rowden was supported by five Guildford brothers who all enjoyed an entertaining evening which included a quiz and Bro. Kevin Deeming won a bottle of wine!
 

 Left to Right: Bro. Chris Devereaux; Bro. Kevin Deeeming; Guildford President, Bro. Greg Melley;
 Bro. Dave Caush; Guildford secretary, Bro. Steve Rowden and Bro. Michael Shortland

Acting wine waiter, Bro. Secretary, Steve Rowden

Bro. Kevin with his newly won bottle of wine

I'm not sharing it with these guys!

August Circle Meeting

The August meeting of the Guildford Catenians took place, as usual, on the first Wednesday of the month. In total there were 44 diners including four visiting gentlemen: Fred Foucher of St Edwards Church; Paul MacKinnon of Lady of Lourdes, Haslemere; Rev Deacon Paul Page-Tickell of Our Lady help Of Christians in Farnborough and Mark Burby son of Guildford brother Mervyn Burby, who had flown in from the Far East specially for this meeting!  

Also present was the Circle's guest from the Clergy, Abbot Paulinus Greenwood OSB, who said grace before the meal. After dinner a landmark occasion was recognised when Bro. Andy Owen was presented with his 25 years Scroll by Acting President Stephen Ballard.

Abbot Paulinus with Bro. Andy Owen and Acting President Bro. Stephen Ballard

Guildford Circle Bar-B-Q

This year there was a change to the venu of the Bar-B-Q which for many years has been held at the home of Hazel Foulks. This year it was held on Sunday the12th of July at the Church of Saint Edward the Confessor, Sutton Park, Guildford. A good time was had by all and below is a photographic record of the day taken, as usual, by Bro. Chris Devereaux.

The venue

Bro. Claude holding Court

We've run out of Ketchup!

Don't worry mate, we'll do without the red sauce!

Si Senora, a quadruple Tequila!

You're standing on my foot!

The crisps are excellent!

She didn't manage to hit one brother!

Am I supposed to get it up that little tube at the end?

At least he's got two balls to play with!

Are they Lilies? No they're for you!

Girl Talk!

Seriously, they're still in the beer tent so I'm thumbing a lift home!