Sutton Coldfield Circle, at its June meeting held at its usual venue Moor Hall Hotel, Sutton Coldfield, was delighted to welcome ladies and guests. Whilst the circle meeting for members was taking place, the ladies heard about soft tissue. Not that some of those present were suffering from hay fever and needed an ongoing supply ofContinue reading “A Soft Tissue Evening “
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It’s Jenga Time Again At Sutton Coldfield Catenian Circle
Members, wives, and guests at Sutton Coldfield Circle‘s May meeting, after dinner, enjoyed another skill-testing evening with the game Jenga. Jenga is a classic block-stacking, suspense -filled game for numerous players, where participants take turns removing a single wooden block from a multiblock tower and balancing it on top without toppling the structure. The gameContinue reading “It’s Jenga Time Again At Sutton Coldfield Catenian Circle”
Bursary Awards for Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes
Sutton Coldfield Circle had the pleasure of awarding four 6th form students from St Edmund Campion Catholic School in Erdington, Birmingham, with Catenian Bursary awards of £100 each. The awards presented by circle member Mike Gaffney will assist with the visit of the students on the Archdiocese of Birmingham’s annual pilgrimage to Lourdes at theContinue reading “Bursary Awards for Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes”
New President and Vice President for Sutton Coldfield Circle.
At its April meeting held at its usual venue, Moor Hall Hotel, member Gregory Walsh was installed as Circle President for 2026/7 and member Tony McDaid was installed as Vice President. Gregory is no stranger to the Catenian Association, as his late father, Arthur Walsh, was a member of the former Rugby circle. Tony isContinue reading “New President and Vice President for Sutton Coldfield Circle. “
Welcoming the local Clergy
Sutton Coldfield Circle held its annual clergy night at its usual venue, Moor Hall Hotel, after its February meeting. The circle welcomed Canon Michael Dolman, Rector of Oscott College, Sutton Coldfield. Monsignor David Cousins, retired priest of the Sacred Heart, Mere Green, Fr Dave Bench, Assistant Priest, Holy Trinity Sutton Coldfield, and Fr Jerzy Gardy, a Polish missionaryContinue reading “Welcoming the local Clergy”
Getting Into The Spirit of Christmas
Members, wives, and guests started their Christmas celebrations with the circle’s annual festive party following the December circle meeting at Moor Hall Hotel, Sutton Coldfield. After the traditional dinner, all joined in the singing of festive carols. However, a quiz on anagrams provided some serious brain storming which unfortunately proved difficult for some, but added to the humourContinue reading “Getting Into The Spirit of Christmas”
Circle Tradition Revived
Sutton Coldfield Circle for a number of years held an annual Chinese evening when many circle members , wives and guests enjoyed a meal at a local Chinese restaurant . Unfortunately, owing to COVID the event was unable to take place . However organiser Paddy Hopkins decided to revive the tradition and see if there was still the sameContinue reading “Circle Tradition Revived”
Trevor Celebrates 25 years of Membership
At Sutton Coldfield Circle’s November meeting there were congratulations to member Trevor Perry on being awarded his 25 year scroll of membership of the circle and the Association. Undertaking the presentation was Sutton Coldfield President Tony Walsh in the presence of twenty two circle members together with visiting members from the City of Birmingham and Streetly circles.Continue reading “Trevor Celebrates 25 years of Membership”
An Evening of Fundraising , Enjoyment and Celebration
Sutton Coldfield Catenian Circle held its annual race night on October 13th at Moor Hall Hotel. With some 80 people attending which included members , guests and parishioners from Holy Trinity Sutton Coldfield . Whether being a winner or looser everyone enjoyed a very entertaining evening . With a card of eight races betting wasContinue reading “An Evening of Fundraising , Enjoyment and Celebration”
Charity Race Night
Sutton Coldfield Catenians are holding their Annual Charity Race Night on MONDAY 13TH OCTOBER 7-30PM at Moor Hall Hotel, Sutton Coldfield . Cost £20-00 includes a two course meal. They will be raising funds for Tabor Living ( in partnership with Fr Hudson’s Caritas) which provides accommodation and support for those experiencing or at risk ofContinue reading “Charity Race Night “