Guildford Catenians Family Bar-B-Que 2022

Sunday 24 July 2022 presented perfect weather for the Annual Family Bar-B-Que held this year at St Edward's Church, Sutton Park, Guildford. The day was pleasantly warm and, happily, didn't reach the excessive temperatures of previous weeks. 

There was a good turn-out with around 70 in attendance including: brothers, ladies, widows, family members and clergy. The event commenced with guest speaker Katy Slade who gave an interesting and informative talk on our President's Charity, Parkinson's UK. 

Full credit must be given to all involved in the organisation of the family day: our President, Bro. Ian and our Vice-President Bro. Daniel Lintot and Snjezana. Indeed, to everyone who helped get the show on the road including the band of fit brothers who erected the marquee on the Saturday. There was also the organising and preparation of food, drinks and cooking equipment which ensured that everything was up and running on the day.

Music was provided by Anthony and Domitille Johnson members of the Farnham based Arc Band. They performed many well known songs together with others not so well known singing both in English and French. 

It really was a most enjoyable day. Hopefully the spirit of the occasion is captured in the photographs below.

The Venue

Katy Slade speaking on the President's Charity, Parkinsons UK

An attentive audience

Bro. President has recruited two experienced and enthusiastic barmen: Bro. Brian Jenkins and Bro. Mike Chambers

Who's in charge of the Bar-B-Que?

We'll have to draw lotts!

I won!

I'm not impressed with the Pizzas!

The burgers look a bit pink too!

The food, now perfectly cooked, is ready at last and will be served by these young ladies!

Exquisite harmonies from Anthony and Domitille

Happy Eaters!

Tuck in Ladies!

Colette and Samantha with a rather anxious looking Breed!

Bro. John has drunk her under the table!

Guest Speaker Katy relaxing with Jane and Anne

A Presidential visit!

We could only squeeze in the left side of Bro. John Mercer, Francine's other half! Full appearances however by: Monica, Bro. Geoff, Sue, Bro. Steve and daughter Kate

A wholesome Bro. John in good company!

 Deacon Ian Hunt and wife Sandy, unfortunately hidden behind Deacon Sean Evans. In front, in full view, Anna Evans!

Is the food and drink free for clergy this year Bro. Treasurer? No Fr Roy, it will be added to your already overdue account!

Anthony and Domitille are still singing!

The Clergy are still eating!  In ascending order: Msg Canon Tony Barry, Fr Roy Waters and Fr Tristan Cranfield

Fr Roy speaking on behalf of the Clergy

Applause all round!

Parlez vous Francais? Mais Oui Frere Dominique!

Bro. Rory urging everyone to get stuck in!

I couldn't eat another thing!

What do you think of my cooking? Hmmmn!

I'd better go and help out with the remaining goodies!

Waste not want not!

The serving ladies having a well deserved rest: Ella, Rebecca, Beth and Toni

 A token of appreciation. Lovely flowers for the lovely ladies!

Health and Safety. Dousing the embers!

Two exhausted barmen.

I thought it all went rather well. Toodle-oo!

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Fathers and Sons Night

The Guildford Catenians July meeting incorporated Father's and Son's Night and was held at our new venue Clandon Regis Golf Club. Bro. Ian, our President was unable to attend so Past President Bro. Bob Hughes did the honours.

The photographs are courtesy of Bro. Steve Rowden and contain many well known faces and some not so well known. Most diners are identified in the captions others are not. However, readers can amuse themselves by referring to Bro. Steve's thoughtful inclusion of the table plan and work out who's who!

The highlight of the evening was the presentation of a 50 year Scroll and Miniature to Bro. Michael Shortland by GB National President Bro. Roger Lillie. Bro. Patrick Dowling was also due to receive a 50 year Scroll but sadly was unable to attend due to illness.

Who's sitting with who?

Checking the seating arrangements

Visiting Gentlemen: Mark Alderton, Jan Gatowski and Nando Colonna

Bro. Dominique and Bro. Secretary Andy Fogell

Vice-President Bro. Daniel Lintot checking that the wine is at the correct temperature!

A few words from Acting President Bro. Bob Hughes

Bro. Tim Edwards, Bro.Kevin Deeming, Bro. Anthony Abraham and Bro. Martin McHugh. Also a fast approaching Bro. Rory Flynn who looks like he's on a mission!

Bro. Mervyn Burby. Bro. Mike Chambers, Bro. Tony Clark and Bro. Jim O'Donnell patiently waiting for the first course to be served

GB President Bro. Roger Lillie addressing the brothers

Bro. Sam Shaw, VG Mark Alderton, Bro. Stephen Ballard and Bro. James Leary

Bro Mark Reed, Bro. Chris Richards, Bro. Geoff Bignell and Bro. Mervyn Burby

Is he talking about me!

He is talking about you!

Bro. Michael Shortland being presented with his 50 Year Scroll and Miniature!

Bro. Michael with Acting President Bro. Bob Hughes and GB National President Bro. Roger Lillie. Congratulations Bro. Michael!

50 years! Would you believe it?

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Storm Troopers!

On 17 february 2022, a small but select band of Guildford brothers and ladies and one dog, braved the storms Dudley and Eunice for an envigorating walk from Ranmore Common to Polesden Lacy. The walk was followed by a well deserved lunch at the White Horse in Shere.

Picking their way through challenging terrain

From left: Bro. John Mercer, Bro. Cian Duggan, Bro. Brian Jenkins, Patricia McHugh with Rusty the dog, Francine Mercer and the unseen Bro. Martin McHugh who is behind the camera!

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