Ladies Night

Guildford Circle met for Ladies Night on Wednesday 1st March 2023 (St David's Day) at The Clandon Regis Golf Club.The sign-up register indicates there were 65 diners including brothers, ladies and widows, 2 visiting brothers and 2 clergy. A short circle meeting was held at 7.30 pm after which everyone moved into the dining area to sample an excellent 3 course meal with wine. 

Before and after the meal there were prayers from Fr Dunstan and Abbot Paulinus. Prayers were also requested by Bro. President for the repose of the soul of our dear departed brother Frank Comerford.

Bro. President then welcomed the visitors and ladies with responses from visiting brother David Fincham of Runnymede and Byfleet Circles and from Frances Allen. Towards the end of the meal the raffle was drawn much to the delight of the many winners.

Socialising in the bar

 

Good evening ladies and brother!

Dressed to the nines!

Most definitely in the pink!

Fancy another one?

Renata with her clutch bag!

Laid back Ladies!

Abbot Paulinus and Fr Dunstan posing in the bar

 

Other posers included: Bro. Geoff and Sue..

... Bro. Patrick and Frances Kennealy

...

...Seye and Snjezanna

The Meeting

A visiting brother getting the 'once over'!

It's Bro. David Fincham of Runnymede and Byfleet Circles

 Around the Tables

Grace before Meal

Bro. Martin in contemplative mood!

Waiting to be served!

Bro. Mark and Samantha

Visiting brother Christopher Fecher and Claire

Mariella and Bro. Jan

Bro. Bob and Toni

Bro. Tim and Hazel

Bro. Mark and Mary

Katie and Renata

Bro. Steve and Monica

Bro. John and Angela

Bro. Mervyn and Teresa

Bro. Rory and Sarah

Absent brothers!

The Loyal Toast!

The King!

Welcome from Bro. President to the visitors

Response on behalf of the visitors by Bro. David Fincham

Response by Frances Allen on behalf of the ladies and widows

 Oodles of noodles!

Here's to the ladies!

God bless'em!

The Raffle!

Get your tickets ready

Monica's a winner!

So is Bro. Antony!

Bev's bottle!

Fizz is the bizz!

Shall we drink it now?

A nutty delight for Hazel!

Is it well chilled Father?

 I won something at last!

Bro. Martin about to crack open the bottle!

Social distancing?

S. W. A. L. K.

Winding down!

 

Not long to go!

Mind the pillar!

Come again soon!

Don't say I never give you anything!

It's goodnight from him and goodnight from him!

Happy Eaters!

On Sunday 26th February, eleven Catenian brothers and ladies met for lunch at the Percy Arms in Chilworth. The venue is obviously a popular one and to say it was busy is somewhat of an understatement! However, the food and the service was excellent and the event was throughly enjoyed by everyone. After lunch, the group embarked on a pleasant walk taking in the history of the Gun Powder Works to which Deacon Bro. Michael Phillips provided a narrative.

Coffee after the meal! From left: Bro. John Mercer, Ingrid Phillips. Bro. Andy Fogell, Anne Wilson, Bro. John Vickerman, Angela Vickerman, Bro. Daniel Lintott, Theresa Fogell, Francine Mercer and Deacon Bro. Michael Phillips. Photograph taken by yours truly, Bro. Blogmaster

The Bursary Boy

The 759th meeting of the Guildford Circle was held at Clandon Regis Golf Club on Wednesday 1st February 2023. In attendance were 31 Guildford brothers and two guests: Vincent Quiamboa and his father.  

Vincent a parishioner of Holy Angels in Ash who occasionally attends Holy Family in Farnham, had been awarded £150 from the Catenian Bursary Fund. Vincent and his father joined the Circle for dinner during which Bro. President presented him with his cheque. Following the presentation Vincent made an introductory speech outlining his visit to Lourdes at Easter. 

Bro. President with Vincent and his father

Bro. President introducing Vincent to the brothers

Bro. President presenting Vincent with a cheque for £150.00

Bro. President invites vincent to respond.

Remember, keep it brief and to the point!

Vincent checking his spiel!

Blah Blah etc..........

Blah Blah plus 5 minutes......

Blah Blah plus 10 minutes......

Blah Blah plus 15 minutes....

I told you to keep it short!!!

The Grateful Bursary Boy!

Photographs courtesy of Bro. Steve Rowden

January 2023 circle Meeting

The 758th meeting of the Guildford circle was held on January 4th 2023 at Clandon Regis Golf Club. This was the first meeting of the New Year and was attended by thirty four Guildford brothers and one visiting brother, Chris Fecher. 

Bro. President invited Deacon Bro. Michael Phillips to say a prayer for the repose of the soul of Pope Emeritus Benedect whose funeral was to be held the next day. The main business of the evening was the enrolement of Patrick Kennealy to the Circle and below are a few photographs recording the occasion! 

Deacon Bro. Michael Phillips offering a prayer for the repose of the soul of Pope Emeritus Benedict

Taking the Pledge!

The signing!

Welcome brother!

Welcome brother!

Applause all round!

Grace before Meal

Some humour from Bro. Wally: ''A funny thing happened to me on the way to the meeting!''

 

 

''A funny thing happened to me during the meeting....

...l became a Catenian brother!''