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Developments in the Royal Town of Sutton Coldfield

At the January meeting of Sutton Coldfield Circle members and guests heard a very informative and interesting presentation on the activities of Royal Sutton Coldfield Town Council by its leader Councillor Simon Ward. He began by outlining the background to the formation of the council in March 2016 with 70% of the town’s population inContinue reading “Developments in the Royal Town of Sutton Coldfield”

The Christmas Spirit is celebrated by Sutton Coldfield Circle

Sutton Coldfield Circle after its December meeting held its Christmas party at its usual venue Moor Hall Hotel . Members , wives and guests which included parishioners and Fr Ryan Service from Holy Trinity parish Sutton Coldfield enjoyed a most entertaining evening with a Christmas quiz compiled by President Tony Walsh and Christmas carols withContinue reading “The Christmas Spirit is celebrated by Sutton Coldfield Circle”

Well Deserved Long Service Awards

There was a unique occasion at Sutton Coldfield‘s November meeting held at Moor Hall Hotel when two members received long service awards for their membership of the Catenian Association. Both father and son Mick and Daniel Hurd were presented with 60 and 30 years scrolls by The G.B National Vice President of the Association GerryContinue reading “Well Deserved Long Service Awards”

YOU WIN SOME AND YOU LOOSE SOME

Sutton Coldfield Circle held its annual race night after its October circle meeting ably organised by Vice President Steve Broom. It was yet another successful evening with members wives and guests placing their bets on the horses in eight races all being sponsored. Betting was brisk with some being lucky and others not so lucky.Continue reading “YOU WIN SOME AND YOU LOOSE SOME”

The Race For The White House Reaches Sutton Coldfield Circle

Members and visitors at Sutton Coldfield’s September meeting held at Moor Hall Hotel, Sutton Coldfield were privileged to hear a very informative and detailed presentation by Steve Lewis from the Sutton Coldfield branch of the U3A on the forthcoming American elections. Steve who has a wealth of experience on many aspects of American issues outlinedContinue reading “The Race For The White House Reaches Sutton Coldfield Circle”

Murder Mystery Evening

Continuing with the wide variety of events held at Sutton Coldfield Circle’s meetings over the last six months the July meeting was no exception with the staging of a Murder Mystery Evening involving Don Carrasino and the Murdered Mobster to discover who murdered Danny ‘Chuckle’ Luciano. Members and guests took on various roles to discoverContinue reading “Murder Mystery Evening”

Learning About Homelessness In Birmingham

Sutton Coldfield Circle at its June meeting held at its usual venue More Hall Hotel welcomed Sharon Mc Call and Caroline Gorman from Tabor Living who gave a presentation after dinner on the work of the charity which provides better opportunities for people experiencing homelessness in Birmingham. Based at St Catherine’s Catholic Church in BristolContinue reading “Learning About Homelessness In Birmingham”

Testing Your Local Royal Knowledge

Members and guests had to think deeply at Sutton Coldfield Circle’s May meeting held at its usual venue Moor Hall Hotel when the after-dinner entertainment took the form of a quiz about the Royal Town of Sutton Coldfield. Organized by circle member Liam Tomlinson, assisted by his son Brian, with four teams using their knowledgeContinue reading “Testing Your Local Royal Knowledge”

IT ALL ENDED UP LANDING IN A HEAP

Members and guests initiatives were severely tested at Sutton Coldfield’s April meeting, held at its usual venue Moor Hall Hotel Sutton Coldfield, when after dinner all were invited to participate in a game of GENGA. The name comes from the Swahili word “kujenga” which means ‘to build or construct’. Players take turns removing one blockContinue reading “IT ALL ENDED UP LANDING IN A HEAP”

Success For Local Students

Michaela and Sam with the Most Reverend Bernard Longley – Archbishop of Birmingham ( one of the judges of the competition) and Catenian Provincial President Jim Gillen. Two students from Bishop Walsh Catholic School in Sutton Coldfield competed in the annual Catenian Provincial Public Speaking Competition held at Birmingham Newman University on 21st March. CompetitorsContinue reading “Success For Local Students”