THE CATENIAN ASSOCIATION - PROVINCE 1

City of Salford Circle is the 102^nd Circle of the Catenian Association and, with support from South Manchester Circle (28), was inaugurated as the Eccles Circle on 25^th of September 1929.

We meet on the third Thursday of the month at The Clifton Cricket Club on Manchester Rd., Clifton.. Association members from other Circles join us for a short formal meeting, followed by refreshments and socialising.

Circle President for 2011-12, Keith Hanrahan (pictured left with Mary), has nominated Derian House Children’s Hospice. as the beneficiary of his President’s Charity. Their motto of “making the most of every moment for children whose moments will be all too few” emphasises the deserving nature of their cause. Please click on the link and see what you can do
 

PRESIDENT’S SUNDAY

Once again, we had a great attendance of brothers, their wives, children, grandchildren as well as wives of deceased Cateniams for an afternoon enjoying the hospitality and fraternity of Salford Circle. Bro. President Keith and Mary Hanrahan identify who was polishing off the remainder of the buffet lunch, which included such well known local delicacies as pork pies and cakes.

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Another recent event was the presentation to Bro. John Judge to mark his 40 years membership of the Association. Not satisfied with a successful career as a Chartered Surveyor and his considerable contribution to Salford Circle as President and Secretary, John has occupied some of the “leisure” moments of his retirement with obtaining a Law Degree!

Pictured L to R are Pat Mainon, John and Audrey Judge, Brother President and Mary Hanrahan with provincial Director, Paul Mainon.

As swarthy a bunch as you’ll find this side of Salford!

President Geoff briefs the travellers before embarkation at Botany Bay Wharf for last year’s canal trip on the Leeds-Liverpool canal.

As with every other Circle of the Association, we try to organise a programme of social events to suit members, their ladies and guests and as you can see we do try to enjoy ourselves

• Typical events include
  
• Theatre Evening
• President’s main Charity Event
• Garden Party
• Beach Party at Lytham
• Bowls challenge
• Tour of the Ribble Valley
• Haydock or Tatton Park outing
• Cheese and Wine evening
• Visit to Cholmondeley Castle
• Ladies Evening Dinner Dance
• Circle Christmas Party
• Holiday Weekend Nidd Hall Harrogate
• Valentines Party
• President’s Farewell - Knees Up!