Still problems

The last 3 postings have not been added, many apologies

Manchester Centenary Conference

The pictures from the Civic reception will be posted on the website over the coming weekend. I require pictures from the banquet, Man United Experience and other events, please e-mail to me as jpeg attachments to info@prov18.org.uk

conference

Many Brothers from province 18 attended the conference including Provincial President Jim Fitzpatrick. A report will be posted on the Province 18 web site shortly together with pictures. Any brothers who took photographs at the functions , could they please send some to info@prov18.org.uk.

back on line!

Finally been able to re-configure my Google/Blogger access, so now I can post again. The provincial Website has pictures of the AGM Dinner on the Gallery Page= http:www.prov18.org.uk . It was a great night and we were honoured that not only did we have Grand President Phil Gidman, we also had past Grand President Arthur McKivett. Our new Provincial President Jim Fitzpatrick presided over proceedings and we look forward to a great year under his stewardship.

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)