The Championship Comes To Sutton Coldfield Circle

The Championship Comes To Sutton Coldfield Circle

Football was the main focus of Sutton Coldfield’s January  meeting  held at Moor Hall Hotel Sutton Coldfield  on Monday 9th January when  they welcomed John Eustace Head Coach of Championship side Birmingham City F.C . John was introduced by  Vice President Peter Westbook who  outlined  his  playing career at Coventry City, Stoke City, Watford  and Derby County and  his managerial career at Kidderminster Harriers , Queens Park Rangers and now at Birmingham City.  John then took part in a question and answer session  from brothers and guests  on subjects  ranging  from – The challenges of a managerial position , relationship with players  supporters club, talking  to the media preparing for games , financial aspect of the club and the transfer market.  The evening was most informative into the insight of the game and was particularly welcomed by all blues fans in the room. John Eustace personally introduced himself to all those present finding out there  were rival supporters from Aston Villa, Southampton and Stoke City.  Two circle Blue Nose supporters – Mike Mc Namara and Liam Tomlinson are seen in the photo together with John Eustace in the centre.

Quality Not Quantity At Christmas Party  And A Surprise Gift

Quality Not Quantity At Christmas Party And A Surprise Gift

Sutton Coldfield Circle held its Christmas Party after its meeting on 12thDecember . Although attendance was down on pre covid occasions  some 35 brothers, wives and guests enjoyed  a festive occasion . In the chair at dinner was Brother Fred Kettell who ably led the assembled in a range of popular carols.  At the circle meeting Brother President Mark McGrail Presented Brother Mike Gaffney  with a £50-00 celebration gift voucher on behalf of the circle to mark the occasion of the award of his 50 year Membership Scroll at the November Circle meeting.

A Double Special Celebration At Sutton Coldfield Circle

Sutton Coldfield’s November Circle’s meeting on November 14th   turned out to be a double special celebration with two 50 year membership scrolls being presented instead of a planned one by Great Britain National President Brother Roger Lillie.  At Streetly Circle’s meeting a week before a 50 year scroll was due to be presented   to Brother Peter Dickens but unfortunately Brother Roger’s car broke down in Oxford on his way to Streetly’s venue at Lee Marston near Coleshill. However all was not lost with Brother Peter and his wife Vickie being invited to attend Sutton Coldfield’s Circle meeting at which Brother Mike Gaffney together with his twin sister Elizabeth was being presented with his 50 year  scroll

The meeting and dinner which followed was an outstanding success with over 110 attending including brothers,wives and guests. It was an honour not only to have Brother Roger attending but also his wife Margaret  together with Brother  Provincial President  Andrew Bodger , Brother Director John Minster and his wife Gill , Provincial Officers , Presidents and brothers from some 14 circles in the Province.  Brother Roger gave a brief resume of Brother Mike and Peter’s achievements which included the various offices held within the respective circles and the contribution that they had given to the Association over the years. The Morgan Cup raised £325.17 for the Bursary Fund. It was also an opportunity for brothers from around the Province to meet together again after the end of the Covid 19 restrictions.

Winners And Losers Raise £810 For Charity

Winners And Losers Raise £810 For Charity

Placing bets on the races was more than brisk at Sutton Coldfield Circle’s race night held at Moor Hall Hotel after the circle meeting on Monday October 11th. Brothers , wives  and guests had the choice of placing  bets on  eight races all of which had been sponsored by circle members. The event was organised by Brother  Steve Broom assisted by his family with  video recorded  races together with commentaries. There were also prizes and rosettes for the owners of all the horses which were again sponsored. There was much excitement as punters encouraged their chosen horses. Some did better than others. An excellent night enjoyed by all with £810  being raised for Circle President Mark Mc Grail’s charity Lisieux House, a local based charity which supports adults with a learning disability and adults on the autism spectrum to live  happy, enriched lives , full of opportunity and choice.

A New Brother For Sutton Coldfield Circle – An Image Architect

A New Brother For Sutton Coldfield Circle – An Image Architect

Sutton Coldfield Circle welcomed Michael O’ Shea into the Circle and the Association at its October meeting. Michael is a parishioner of Holy Trinity Sutton Coldfield and is semi retired. For the last twenty five years  Michael was in the retail business and for the last five years as a part time hobby he has been passionate about dressing men and women to enhance their looks and show their true potential and describes himself as an Image Architect – You can have most things in life if dress for it. So brothers and ladies of Province No 6 here is your chance to enhance your appearance at all those circle and provincial events. Brother Michael is pictured( left) being welcomed by Brother President Mark Mc Grail.