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Once again we chose La Farola for a tapas meal after the Circle’s annual mass for Vocations, and they didn’t disappoint! We again welcomed Fr Jack and Sarah as guests.  

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It had been several years since the last vineyard visit but 23 Brothers / wives made the short trip to Kingscote Estate & Vineyard to enjoy a lovely afternoon. While heavy showers accompanied the delicious ploughman’s lunch in the marquee, bright … Continue reading →

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As in 2023,  President’s Sunday was held on one of the hottest days of the year and so all were grateful for the multitude of gazebos that covered most of the garden at St. Bernard’s where the usual barbecue was … Continue reading →

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Both Circles went in to the 2025 match with hopes of taking a 2-1 lead in this revived annual competition. A numerical mismatch (14 for East Grinstead and 18 for Tandridge) meant that using average scores was deemed to be … Continue reading →

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This event returned to Old Dunnings Mill and a great lunch was enjoyed by all.  The meal marked the end of Pat’s year as President, and incoming President Larry thanked him for all his work in the past 12 months and … Continue reading →

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At the February meeting, the Circle was delighted to welcome a number of visitors from within the Province and beyond. Among these was the Director of Province 7, Duncan Aitkins who presented a Friendship Certificate to the Circle, which was … Continue reading →

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This now-annual event in Crawley was again a most enjoyable evening. The 2023 ‘champ’, Pat, was again away in the Antipodes, and 2024’s top scorer, Nick, was pipped into second place for the highest combined score, Paul taking that title … Continue reading →

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Another Dire Straits tribute band and another enjoyable evening of excellent musicianship appreciated by a small but enthusiastic band of ‘Brothers in Arms’!

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Christmas truly arrives when Bill and Vicci host the annual Christmas Carols soiree and this year was no exception with their wonderful hospitality seemingly exceeding even their normal high standards with mulled wine, meat balls and mince pies being the … Continue reading →

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Many Congratulations to a founder member of the East Grinstead Catenian Circle, Chris Pond, who was awarded a Benemerenti medal by the Pope for his decades of service to the parish. This was presented to Chris by Fr. Jack at … Continue reading →