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”
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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”
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”
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”
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”
Tee Off Into the World of Golf
Sutton Coldfield Circle at its March meeting held at its usual venue Moor Hall Hotel had the pleasure of welcoming as the after dinner guest speaker Ian Randell Chief Executive at Confederation of Professional Golf. Ian has the day-to-day responsibility for the management of an Association of 40 National Professional Golfers’ Associations with a collectiveContinue reading “Tee Off Into the World of Golf”