Chorley Catenians Circle 23

Strengthening family life through friendship and faith

Chorley Circle had two reasons to celebrate at their March meeting.

First, presentation of a cheque for £1,000 to High Five Lancashire, a play and support group providing activities for children with severe learning disabilities, and the President’s Charity for 2022/23. High Five is a non-profit making organisation run entirely by volunteer parents, currently supporting over 80 families. More information is available on their website – High Five Lancashire. Chorley’s President, Peter Hughes, is photographed presenting the cheque to Sarah Kiley, daughter-in-law of Chorley Brother Bernard Kiley, and one of the founding members of High Five, who is accompanied by some members of the group.

Also, two Chorley Brothers received scrolls and miniatures to mark their 40 years’ membership of the Association, all with Chorley Circle. Eddie Brierley should have received his in June 2022, but Covid struck, and Eddie decided to postpone his presentation to coincide with that of his good friend, Brother Bob Hodgson. In fact, Bob should have received his in January but he was out of the country, at his daughter’s wedding. Bob now lives in Inverurie, Aberdeenshire, but remains a member of Chorley Circle, and made the journey specifically to receive the presentation. 34 Brothers and Ladies enjoyed dinner to celebrate the occasion. Bob (on the left) and Eddie (on the right) are photographed receiving their scrolls from Chorley President, Peter Hughes, and Director of Province 10 and Chorley Brother, Terence Donnelly, respectively.