The Catenian Association
Centenary Conference and Social Weekend
   15th - 18th May 2008

WEEKEND PROGRAMME

THURSDAY 15 MAY

6.00pm Manchester Circle Centenary Mass of Thanksgiving . . . . . . . . . . . Salford Cathedral
Principal Celebrant, Rt. Reverend Terence Brain, Bishop of Salford

8.30pm Manchester Circle Centenary Dinner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Midland Hotel

FRIDAY 16 MAY

From 1.00pm Circle Meeting Registration and Refreshments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Palace Hotel

3.00pm Manchester Circle Centenary Meeting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Palace Hotel
Jacket and tie

6.30pm Dinner served in Conference Hotels

8.30pm Civic Reception & “Manchester Welcome” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Midland Hotel/Town Hall
No food provided. Lounge suits. Limited seating

SATURDAY 17 MAY

From 8.45am Ladies tours depart

9.30am – 12.30pm Annual Conference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bridgewater Hall
Keynote Speaker ; Fr.Timothy Radcliffe OP, Formerly Master General of the Dominican Order
Jacket and tie

10.45am Refreshment Break

1.00pm Lunch in Conference Hotels*

6.00pm for 7.00pm Centenary Conference Banquet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Midland Hotel
Hosted by Brother Grand President, David Taylor

6.30pm for 7.30pm Centenary Carnival Dinner & Dance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Palace Hotel
Hosted by Grand Vice President.
... dancing until midnight to Chris Mawdsley Show Band

6.15pm for 8.00pm Manchester Centenary Experience Dinner & Dance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Manchester United FC
Hosted by Brother Immediate Past Grand President, Philip Gidman
…dancing until midnight to Mark Gillbanks Band

SUNDAY 18 May

10.30am Conference Centenary Mass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Bridgewater Hall
Principal Celebrant, His Eminence Cormac Cardinal Murphy-O’Connor

12.00pm Farewell Refreshments/Drinks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bridgewater Hall

12.45pm for 1.00pm Farewell Lunch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Midland Hotel

* Saturday lunch is only included at the Midland, Palace and Radisson Edwardian Hotels

LADIES TOURS SATURDAY MORNING

LADIES TOUR M – Tour of Manchester, Combining History, culture and regeneration. A guided tour, by an expert on the city of Manchester, taking in Chinatown, the Art Gallery,The Museum of Science and Industry, the Castlefield area, dating back to Roman times,Bridgewater Hall and the Town Hall. From the city centre you will be taken to Salford Quays to see The Imperial War Museum North, the regeneration of Manchester Docks and the proposed new site of Media City the home of the BBC in the North.There will be a coffee stop at the Quays.The tour will then head out to the Eastlands area of the city to see the venues used for the Commonwealth Games before returning to the city centre.
Depart: 8.45 Return: 12.30…12.50 per person

LADIES TOUR T – Tatton Park A country home from 15th Century to Victorian Times. Be whisked away to a different time. Enjoy the journey from the city centre to Tatton Park.After a short coffee break you will enter the grandeur of the Mansion.You will see the original furnishings and paintings belonging to the Egerton family and experience life in Victorian days, the Entrance Hall, Card Room, Music Room and Library before experiencing the servants’ quarters and the kitchen.
Depart: 9.00 Return 12.30…16.00 per person

LADIES TOUR K – The Historic Town of Knutsford Drive from the city centre to the historic town of Knutsford.There will be a

Civic welcome to the town followed by coffee and a talk on the history of the town from the year 1250 onwards by Mrs Joan Leach the world expert on Elizabeth Gaskell who was a former resident of the town.This will be followed by a walking guided tour of the historic town before returning to the city centre.
Depart: 9.00 Return: 12.30…11.50 per person

GOLF Raymond Rand trophy for gentlemen.Tom Wolfenden trophy for ladies.
Friday 16th May 2008 at Worsley Golf Club, Stableford Avenue, Eccles, Manchester, M30 8AP. A parkland course in delightful surroundings and a challenge to low and high handicappers alike. An 18 hole course of 6039 yards, Standard Scratch 71.
8.45am coffee and bacon rolls on arrival. Soup and sandwiches at the finish of the round. Please make your own transport arrangements to and from the course; location details provided. Cost 35. Playing members limited to 60; early booking recommended. Application and payment to Brother Brian Smith, North Cheshire Circle.Tel: 0161 980 4142 or e-mail: btsmith@helm68.fsnet.co.uk. Closing date 31st March 2008.

TRANSPORT A coach service will be provided to and from all Official Hotels (only) to Salford Cathedral on Thursday afternoon, to

the Civic Receptions on Friday evening (except the Midland, Radisson Edwardian and G-Mex Premier Inn Hotels) and the Saturday

night functions. In the interest of conserving costs and due to the proximity of many hotels to the Bridgewater Hall, no coaches will

be provided on Saturday and Sunday morning. Coaches will not be provided after the Manchester Circle Centenary Dinner.