Christmas Party 5th December 2015

Meeting 23rd July 2015

Brother Vice President Peter Mullarky fixes prepares the raffle draw.

Brother Grand President Peter Woodford visiting as part of a welcome contingent from Reigate Circle

Brother Tom Cleary auditioning for the Presidential Guard

Brother President Mike Newman instructs members of the Circle on the musket

Chichester Circle Barbecue 14 July 15

Brother President Mike Newman wearing Presidential Dress (Summer Pattern)

Provincial President Nigel Corby (right)

Lucy Forster, Connie Beckett and Mike Newman reach the strawberries and cream

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President's Sunday 28 June

Traditionally President's Sunday takes place on the nearest Sunday to the Feast of SS. Peter & Paul, and this year was no exception. The format is chosen by the President and always includes a Mass - and this year Brother President Mike Newman chose to repeat last year's format of having the Mass at Our Lady of Consolation, East Grinstead, followed by a late lunch in the church grounds.

Our Provincial Councillor Dominic Moorhouse strikes a manly pose.

Brother Vice President Peter Mullarky welcomes the throng to tea and coffee.

Irene beats Gerry Lydon to the draw.

William Rooney ponders how much he can get on two plates.

From L to R: John Baxter-Smith making a rare but welcome appearance, David Innes, Fr Chris Dobson (half hidden) , Fr David Goddard.

Michael and Margaret Georgeson

Oh, dear! I seemed to have forgotten to take any pictures of Brother President himself. Not to worry, there are plenty of him on earlier posts in this blog.

Provincial Croquet Tournament 6th June 2015

 

(Photos: Lucy Forster)

Ousting Dinner Thursday 21st May 2015

It's that time of year again. The Annual Ousting Dinner, when the old President is finally ousted. It's been a very successful year for Brother David Innes as President, who has had some major challenges at work to contend with as well as the Circle.

Lucy Forster, Nuala Harding and Louise Martin pose before the start of the event

Joe Degnan, Evelyn Garvan and Shelagh Charman

George Powell faces off against Gwyn Brophy, while Jim Brophy acts as referee

Gwyn and Jim Brophy

Andrew and Stella Laird

Andrew Brzezina tackles the Black Cherry & Amaretto Trifle - and very good it was too

Incoming President Mike Newman thanks the outgoing President

Outgoing President David Innes thanks the Circle for the send-off

A well-deserved bouquet of flowers for the outgoing President's wife

The Lunch Pack at the Lamb Inn - Wednesday 20th May 2015

The monthly informal lunch in the Lamb Inn, Lambs Green, was rescheduled to a Wednesday instead of a Thursday this month. As a result we got a record turnout of nine people, and it was a very enjoyable occasion.

A moment's seriousness amid the hilarity. (L to R) Peter Newell, William Rooney, Peter Frisby and Manus McDermott

Congratulations to Dennis on his 90th Birthday

Refreshments were provided in St John the Evangelist's Church Hall, Horsham after the Friday Morning Mass in the Church on 24 April. The refreshments were to celebrate the 90th Birthday of Brother Dennis Law, one of our most regular attenders. Congratulations, Dennis!

Dennis is presented with a bottle of something special by Deacon Tom Murray

Dennis  receives the congratulations of the assembled company with his wife Pauline . In the background, Brothers Bill Beckett and Peter Meaghan

(Photos: Patrick Fitzsimmons)

Lunch with the Ladies - Saturday 11th April 2015

On 11th April one of our regular lunches with the ladies was held at the Wheatsheaf, near Handcross.

Peter and Yvonne Frisby

Brother President David Innes and Michael Georgeson

Peter Charman at the head of the table

Lunch at Rowfant House - Sunday 22nd March 2015

On 22nd March we enjoyed Sunday Lunch at Rowfant House in conjunction with East Grinstead Circle.

Peter Newell emphasizes a point to Diana Foley

Brother President David Innes and Margaret Georgeson

Maureen McDermott talks to Dennis and Pauline Law

Peter and Shelagh Charman

Lively conversation at the lunch table

Doreen and Peter Newell

Rowfant's panelled dining room is a splendid location

Andrew Brzezina and Michael Georgeson