Contact details for web site

Contact me using this e-mail address: press@prov18.org.uk (not for comments or postings on blog)

Circle Web Pages

To my knowledge only East Grinstead and Eastbourne Circles have active web sites. All Circles in Province 18 now have their own web page on the provincial Web site. Press & Publicity officers, and other officers can send me copy in word (all formats) , and it will be posted within days. See the web site @ www.prov18.org.uk

New Web site

The new re-designed web site has been uploaded, although many parts are still under construction. The will be a page for each Circle to contribute, details of which will be sent to all Circle Secretaries, PPOs and Provincial Councillors. http://www.prov18.org.uk . My new e-mail address is info@prov18.org.uk

AGM & DINNER

last night's Agm (22nd April) was a great success with many brothers from all over province 18 attending. We were also privileged to have the presence of Grand President Philip Gidman. Jim Fitzpatrick (East Grinstead & Brighton Circles) became the new Provincial President and John Gramme (Bexhill Circle) the new Vice President . A very good dinner followed with an inspiring speech by our Grand President Philip Gidman.

Peter Fackler RIP

The Church of St Thomas Moore, was full for the requiem of brother peter Fackler, of Seaford Circle today, Monday 14th April 2008. It was a beautiful mass and conducted by 7 priests and deacons. Grand President Philip Gidman and Arleen were in the congregation. Brothe rPhilip also read the bidding prayers.

Province 18 50th Anniversay Dinner

Over eighty Brothers and wives attended this event at the White Hart hotel in Lewes on Saturday 12th April. It was a great success and amongst those present were Grand President Philip Gidman, The Rt Rev Bishop Keiran , Director Martin Klust, Provincial President Paul Allen and many past Provincial Presidents

New Look blog soon

In this centenary year of the Association and the 50th year of province 18, the blog will undergo a transformation from the 16th April.

Hastings 900th

With just over a week to go before Hastings's Circle 900th meeting, there is still time to make a booking for the celebratory meal after the meeting itself. Grand President Philip Gidman will be in attendance. The Dress code is :LOUNGE SUITS 21st February at the Beauport Park Hotel

BRIGHTON DINNER & DANCE

Brighton Circle's Dinner and Dance is being held this year at the Lawnsdowne Place Hotel (formerly The Dudley ) in Hove. The cost is £35.00 pp and it will be held on the 1st march. Grand President Philip Gidman and his wife Arleen are the VIP guests. Unlike many dinner dances, Brighton has organised a top level band to ensure a quality evening. Contact David Tillson for more details or to make a booking.

Grand President at Eastbourne's Clergy Night

Last night Grand President Philip Gidman and his wife Arleen were VIP guests along with the Mayor of Eastbourne Cllr Mary Pooley at the Eastbourne Circle Clergy Night. Many local clergy attended including the Dean of Eastbourne Father Barry Anderson and Canon Seamus Hester. A picture album of 40 photographs has been uploaded onto the Eastbourne Web Site . More pictures will be added soon.

Provincial President Visits for February

Provincial President Paul Allen will be visiting Bexhill on 10^th Feb to Seaford and 21^st Feb to Hastings (900th Meeting)

Brighton Circle, 40th Scrolls presentation

At last night's Brighton Circle meeting, Brother Director Martin Klust presented 40th Anniversary scrolls to Brother Hugh Diamond and Brother David Kelly.

Provincial President visits

Brother Provincial President Paul Allen will be visiting two more Circles this week )last night he was at Brighton Regency Circle). On Wednesday 23rd he will be at Arundel Circle and on Thursday 24th at Crawley Circle, please support him on these visits.

Provincial Quiz 2008

Everyone is reminded that the annual Provincial Quiz will be held at Rowfant House, on Friday 22nd of February. This event organised and hosted by East Grinstead Circle is always an enjoyable occasion.

HASTINGS CIRCLE 900TH MEETING

The Hastings Catenian Circle;s 900th Meeting and Dinner will be held on Thursday 21st February at the Beauport Park Hotel, with special guest Grand President Philip Gidman. The dress code is now: Lounge Suits.