The Guildford Catenian's Bar-B-Que 2016

The Guildford Catenian Family Bar-B-Que was held again this year at St Edward's in Guildford on Saturday 6th August. There was the usual mix of food, drink, music, mild ribaldry and great company. The occasion was greatly enhanced by the presence of Maureen Briggs showing her 'True Grit' following the recent passing of our dear Bro.George Briggs.

By popular demand and for the enjoyment of the children, there was the return of the Bouncy Castle although brothers and ladies over a certain age had to be carefully monitored. There was also the GCOR, no not yet another Catenian officer, but the inaugural Guildford Catenian Obstacle Race with prizes for all ages groups. Please see a selection of pictures below recording yet another happy and successful Guildford event.

The Venue

The Diners

The venue again!

More diners!

The Bar-B-Que Boys

How long will the sausages be?

About this long!

Is that your secong helping? No it's my third!

Keep smiling through...........

Three lovely posies and one lovely poser!

First prize in the raffle!

The winner!

There was a charge for chairs this year!

I'll eat my hats before I pay to sit down!

Looks like there's a bit of a hold up at the bar!

Hey Barkeep, get a move on we're thirsty!

Ok, Ok, I'll get my asssistant!

We soon got rid of that bunch!

The end of a near perfect day.

Father's and Son's Evening

Wednesday's child is full of woe, Thursday's child has far to go! Well, it wasn't any further to go and everyone seemed to cope OK with the change from the usual first of the month Wednesday to the Thursday! The Father's and Son's event is always great fun and this was no exception. See for yourself from the photos below.

Sorry, I can't change the seating arrangements at this late stage.

Bro. Harvey said that I would be sitting here!

Oh dear oh dear!

Cheer up Bro. Michael!

That's more like it!

Welcome everyone!

Thank you Bro. President (Who's the Michael McIntyre look-a-like?)

Yeah, thanks Bro. Prez!

We've run out of booze though!

I wouldn't eat that If I were you!

I thought the use of mobiles was banned during dinner!

This new gambling App is brilliant!

You bet, Just won a tenner!

No more greens thank you!

Sorry Bro. Bill, a frame costs extra!

They should have gone to Specsavers!

Checking the wine bill

Doing a runner!

He never could handle his drink!

Phew, nearly over then?

I never thought all this lot would turn up, goodnight and God bless!

PRESIDENT'S SUNDAY

This year, Sunday 10th July, was President's Sunday! Mass was celebrated at St Teresa’s School Chapel at 12.00pm by Fr Dunstan Keauffling from the Benedictine St Augustine's Abbey at Chilworth. This was followed by lunch in the Dining Room which really was quite a splendid affair. Drinks and canapes were served to start then everyone sat down to a delicious three course meal.There was even entertainment in the form of a young guitarist who played a selection of classical and popular music and it was especially good to see Bro. Barry Dale back in action! Truly a day to remember!

Waiting en masse

Now is not the time to say you need more rehersal!

Leaving en masse

Bro. Paul being just a wee bit early with the canapes!

Have another glass, there's plenty more where this came from!

Don't worry Ladies, there's plenty more where this came from!

It's all gone!

No more please!

Oh, go on then!

I think it's a 1982 Mouton Rothchild. Good, let's have another one!

Two beautiful flowers!

No, it goes in your mouth darling!

My prayers have been answered!

Did you really vote Brexit?!!

NHS or Private?!!

There's a fly in my soup! Keep quiet or everybody will want one!

Striking a chord with the audience

Except for the tone deaf! 

Is your husband around? No, he's too busy with the cheese board!

Cheeeeeese!!!

Can't wait to get this tie off!

With the President's condiments!

Thanks for coming everyone and God bless!