Sutton Coldfield Circle at its June meeting welcomed back local American historian Steve Lewis who gave an interesting and very informative talk on the Kennedy family. His talk focused mainly on the late John.( Jack) F. Kennedy the former U.S President who with his father Jo’s lucrative support and jerrymandering he managed to become aContinue reading “The Infulence of The Kennedy Family and A New Member”
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Sutton Coldfield Circle Reaches Its 700th Meeting
There was much joy and celebration at Sutton Coldfield’s May meeting held at its usual venue Moor Hall Hotel when the circle reached another milestone in its history its 700th meeting. The circle was delighted to welcome some 79 members ladies and guests including Great Britain National President Andrew Sowerby and his wife Maria ,GreatContinue reading “Sutton Coldfield Circle Reaches Its 700th Meeting”
A Successful Fund Raising Evening
Sutton Coldfield Circle at its March meeting held a very successful raffle and auction with a wide variety of items being donated by circle members. Some valuable prizes were won in the raffle and bidding was intense for the auction items. The auction being ably conducted by Circle President Tony Walsh. The evening raised £380-00Continue reading “A Successful Fund Raising Evening”
Entertaining Our Clergy and Promotion of A Book For Young People
Sutton Coldfield Circle held its clergy evening after its February meeting. The circle were delighted to welcome two members of the local clergy – Monsignor David Cousins retired parish priest of the Sacred Heart, Mere Green, Sutton Coldfield and Fr Simon Ellis parish priest of St Margret Mary , Perry Common , Birmingham . ThereContinue reading “Entertaining Our Clergy and Promotion of A Book For Young People”
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”