University Challenge Arrives At Sutton Coldfield Circle

Sutton Coldfield Circle at its March meeting held on Monday 13th March at its usual venue Moor Hall Hotel, Sutton Coldfield organised a  University Challenge type quiz compiled by Vice President Peter Westbrook. Four teams were faced with a range of 35 questions of the standard associated with the television programme. Questions, some of which wereContinue reading “University Challenge Arrives At Sutton Coldfield Circle”

Blown Away!

Quite by chance I watched a video about the Turin Shroud, thinking it was a very interesting medieval forgery. Well, it is not! There is no evidence of any paint, dyes at all on the cloth. Indeed, the image of a crucified man cannot be replicated by any scientist even today. The image is locatedContinue reading “Blown Away!”

Coaching For People Seeking Employment

Sutton Coldfield 232 Circle has signed up to be a part of a Province 6 initiative ‘FUTURE PROOF’. Mark McGrail, Peter Westbrook, Tony Walsh, and Steve Broom have volunteered to assist the initiative by providing coaching for friends and family of all Catenians seeking employment. It can be interview techniques or help with writing aContinue reading “Coaching For People Seeking Employment”

New President

Another year and another new President. Peter Westbrook is the new President of Sutton Coldfield Catenians. An old photo of him is attached!! The installation was held over Zoom and presided over by the retiring President, Tony Walsh. Tony did a tremendous job in keeping the circle together and coordinated throughout the pandemic. We areContinue reading “New President”

Mick Hurd (Father of the Sutton Circle 232, and last remaining founding Brother)

We are thrilled to announce the birthday of Mick Hurd who was 90 Years old on 28th February 2021. He still regularly attends meetings and is a frequent letter writer to Catena. He has wide ranging talents and interest despite having 5 children (James, Sarah, Daniel, Rebecca and a little later on Jessica) with hisContinue reading “Mick Hurd (Father of the Sutton Circle 232, and last remaining founding Brother)”

£20m Regan Plans For ‘Tired’ Sutton Coldfield Property

Catenians are very interested in what is to become of our Town Centre following this Covid crisis. So many shops have closed and it all seems very sad. Yet plans are currently being formulated to address this. We hope to have a speaker explain all these new developments. One new development next to the centreContinue reading “£20m Regan Plans For ‘Tired’ Sutton Coldfield Property”