The January 2021 Newsletter is now available
COVID 19 update
PostedPlease see the message from our Secretary. Due to the existing corona virus outbreak all Catenian meetings and social events are suspended until further notice.The circle’s council will hold intermittent council meetings online. We will provide updates to you following these.At this stage it is hard to tell when normal proceedings can resume. Other circles have done […]
SPECIAL ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATIONS
PostedA record six couples attended the Portsmouth Diocese Mass for Special Anniversaries in July. The couples gathered together after a Mass celebrated by Bishop Philip Egan, and an enjoyable buffet lunch, for a ’team photo’. They were joined by two couples from Basingstoke and Winchester so Catenians were very much represented! Southampton Circle’s presence at […]
CHICHESTER BBQ
PostedCircle President, John Singleton, and Immediate Past President, Harry Harrison visited the Chichester annual barbeque with wives Felicity and daugher. On a warm summer’s evening, the couple enjoyed the unique views offered by Itchenor Sailing Club before retiring indoors for a delicious meal. Pictured left to right: Chichester President Mike O’Brien with wife Miren, John […]
A significant milestone
PostedIt was an unusual occasion on 6 October when the Southampton Circle gathered on a Saturday lunchtime to celebrate the presentation of Peter O’Connor’s 60 year scroll. A short form of the meeting took place in the dining room with ladies present – the first time in the history of the Southampton Circle. The dinner […]
February Ladies Night Celebrations
PostedIt is always a special event when a new Brother joins a Circle. So all the Catenian Brothers at the February meeting were delighted to witness the enrolment of Stephen Whelan. Stephen and wife Grania, seen here with Bro. President Pat and Sheila Feighery, live in Romsey. At Monday’s dinner, past President Graham Palethorpe presented Peter and Jenni […]