Croydon Catenians Circle 60

The Province 19 cricket match took place at The John Fisher School on July 28th after mass in the school chapel.

Richard Mills of Croydon Circle is Provincial Vice President this year and his team made up largely of Croydon brothers came away as victors against a team fielded by Provincial President, Dominic O’Shea.

In a nail biting climax, the winning runs were scored from the penultimate ball of the match.

Richard thanked all the Croydon brothers who made it possible and to the brothers and their wives who gave their support.

Bournemouth was the chosen venue for this year’s President’s Weekend and 46 Brothers, Wives and Ladies were booked into the Connaught Hotel – conveniently located just up from the West side of town.

Friday night got things off to a lively start with a visit to the Pavilion Theatre to enjoy a performance of Pop Classics from the 50s, 60s and 70s given by “That’ll Be The Day” – the popular touring group. Word had leaked out that Croydon Circle was in the house and we were given a light hearted greeting from the stage.

Saturday was spent “at leisure”. The list of things to do in and around Bournemouth is a long one. One group decided on the open top bus tour of Bournemouth, Sandbanks and Poole. Some hopped off in Poole to have lunch, explore and enjoy a boat trip.

On Saturday evening we gathered for our traditional Gala Dinner in the Hotel, preceded by the President’s Drinks Reception. An excellent meal was enjoyed and followed by dancing to music provided by “Stepping Out” until midnight.

The weekend was wrapped up on Sunday morning with Mass at the Sacred Heart Church (Bournemouth Oratory in Formation) in the centre of Bournemouth where we were warmly welcomed by Fr Peter Edwards.

Croydon Circle’s Annual Clergy Night Supper was held on 16th November 2017 at Purley Downs Golf Club. The Circle  welcomed twenty guests from the local Clergy, Deaconate and religious life together with our Circle Widows and wives. Most of the local Parishes were represented together with several retired Priests, well known to the brothers and wives.

Bro President Steve Tatler thanked our guests for their commitment of their vocations and contribution to  Catholic faith and education.  Fr Roy Tablizo the newly appointed Parish Priest for St Columba Selsdon responded on behalf of our guests and visitors.