Members Directory (CD Rom) wanted

Arundel Circle latest new member requires a directory in CD form, if you have a spare one, please contact one of the officers of Arundel Circle.

Bexhill Scottish Night

Last night Bexhill Circle held their annual St Andrews night (albeit a day early) at the Waterfront private members Club, on the seafront at Behill On Sea. It was an enjoyable evening and the food was plentiful and very good. Pictures will be added on the 1st December.

Catenian/Val Bowler Memorial Prize

This year’s Catenian/Val Bowler Memorial Prize was actually presented to one of St Richard's Catholic College's disabled pupils, Thomas Harrison, who was born with cerebral palsy.

Mrs Karen Taylor PA to the Principal writes:

The In his wheelchair Tom has been a familiar friendly sight around the school. In January 2007 Tom had an operation to straighten his legs and he made a decision that he was no longer prepared to sit in his wheelchair once the plaster came off. We are very proud of the way Tom stuck to his decision and the encouragement he has received from others to keep on walking using his walking frame.

Once Tom became more confident on his feet he asked permission to organise a sponsored walk to raise funds for a school in Peru where his aunt was currently working. The School Council helped Tom to organise this event which was to walk around the playground a number of times using his walking frame. This he did successfully cheered on by members of the School Council.

The money raised for Stella Morris in Puerto Maldonado enabled the school to build itself a kitchen. Interestingly, during the summer holiday Tom presented the money while on a visit to Puerto Maldonado and a week later, having returned from a trip in the forest, the kitchen was built and was already providing hot meals for a number of needy children. This was lovely for Tom to witness.

Tom is to be congratulated on his fundraising efforts as well as his determination to ‘get walking’! Before the operation it had been a real struggle to get Tom out of his wheelchair; now he is determined to use it as little as possible.

Both the Catenian Assocaition here in Sussex and the St Richard's school community feelt he was a worthy recipient.

Province 18 web-site

The Province web-site is now 8 pages, although it is still under construction. A new Province 18 contact e-mail address has been established. Use this for information, submitting articles and photgraphs. The address is info@prov18.org.uk . The full site should be online before Christmas
The site can be accessed at: www.prov18.org.uk

Catenian/Van Bowler Memorial Prizewinner 2007

On Thursday 15th November the De La Warr Pavillion in Bexhill, hosted the St Richard's Catholic College Awards evening. Thomas Harrison won the prestigeous Catenian/Van Bowler Award for the disabled for his fundraising for the disadvanged. A full story will be posted soon on this remarkable young man.

Six provinces Mass Pictures

The Cathedral was full for the 6 Provinces Mass for deceased Brothers. Refreshments were served afterwards in the Cathedral Hall, then many brothers went for a special lunch at the Grosvenor Thistle Hotel, Victoria.

New Members Evening in Lewes (Nov 2nd)

A report will be added shortly. Pictures can be found here

Six Provinces mass for Deceased Brothers

Today, Sunday 4th December the Six Provinces mass for Deceased Brothers at Westminster Cathedral will be hosted by Porvince 18. Grand President Philip Gidman and Province 18 Director Martin Klust, will do the readings and Provincial President Paul Allen the bidding prayers. Afterwards will be a lunch at the Grosvenor Thistle Hotel, Victoria.

Tonight at Lewes: Mass and Social evening for those interested in forming a Catenian Group in Lewes

We will be attending the 8pm mass which will be followed by a social evening for those interested in joining and forming a Catenian Group in Lewes

Worthing's 60th Anniversary Dinner

On Tuesday 30th October, many brothers from throughout Province 18 attended Worthing & Chancterbury's 60th Anniversary Dinner at Worthing Golf Club. The special guest was Bishop Keiran who made a very well received speech. Grand President Philip Gidman, past Grand President Arthur McKivett, and provincial president Paul Allen were also special guests. Picture shows Brother Grand President Philip Gidman making his address. Philip is also a member of both Worthing and Crawley Circles.