The Catenian Association
Centenary Conference and Social Weekend
   15th - 18th May 2008

OTHER EVENTS
 

MEMORABILIA EXHIBITION

An exhibition of Catenian items of historical interest will be on view at the Central Reference Library in Manchester across the street from the Midland Hotel and only a short walk from The Bridgewater Hall and the other Conference Hotels.

It will be a public exhibition on view from 14th March to 30th May on the first floor near the Local Studies Unit, with easy access by stairs and lift. Opening hours are Mon-Thu 9.00am to 8.00pm and Fri-Sat 9.00am to 5.00pm

Have you got any item, human interest story etc which might be of interest or do you have experience in setting up exhibitions?
Please contact the exhibition organiser, Brother John Woodhouse, Rochdale Circle (72). You can email him on woodhouse737@btinternet.com

LADIES TOURS SATURDAY MORNING

LADIES TOUR M – Tour of Manchester, Combining History, culture and regeneration. A guided tour, by an expert on the city of Manchester, taking in Chinatown, the Art Gallery,The Museum of Science and Industry, the Castlefield area, dating back to Roman times,Bridgewater Hall and the Town Hall. From the city centre you will be taken to Salford Quays to see The Imperial War Museum North, the regeneration of Manchester Docks and the proposed new site of Media City the home of the BBC in the North.There will be a coffee stop at the Quays.The tour will then head out to the Eastlands area of the city to see the venues used for the Commonwealth Games before returning to the city centre.
Depart: 8.45 Return: 12.30…. £12.50 per person

LADIES TOUR T – Tatton Park A country home from 15th Century to Victorian Times. Be whisked away to a different time. Enjoy the journey from the city centre to Tatton Park.After a short coffee break you will enter the grandeur of the Mansion.You will see the original furnishings and paintings belonging to the Egerton family and experience life in Victorian days, the Entrance Hall, Card Room, Music Room and Library before experiencing the servants’ quarters and the kitchen.
Depart: 9.00 Return 12.30…. £16.00 per person

LADIES TOUR K – The Historic Town of Knutsford. Drive from the city centre to the historic town of Knutsford. There will be a Civic welcome to the town followed by coffee and a talk on the history of the town from the year 1250 onwards by Mrs Joan Leach the world expert on Elizabeth Gaskell, who was a former resident of the town. This will be followed by a walking guided tour of the historic town before returning to the city centre.
Depart: 9.00 Return: 12.30…. £11.50 per person

CARAVAN RALLY

In support of the Conference, the Catenian Caravanning Fellowship have organised a Rally at the Caravan Club’s Burrs Country Park Site, Bury from 14 May to 19 May.
Bookings should be made directly with the site

Transport is being arranged by Peter Smith to/from Burrs Park to the Friday evening Civic Receptions and the Saturday Night Functions ONLY.

Please note that the only official transport, which is being arranged on the Thursday is that between the Midland Hotel and Salford Cathedral. Therefore brothers will need to arrange their own transport for the round trip between Burrs Park and the Midland Hotel. However, Bury itself is well served with tram and bus services and minibuses can readily be organised in advance with local taxi firms.

The site is attached to a major outdoor activities centre with a range of activities from abseiling to white water rafting (excellent for clearing the cobwebs) and is located just a couple of miles from Bury Town Centre. For railway enthusiasts the East Lancashire Railway runs close to the site and operates a service using mostly steam engines every weekend of the year.

For more information on the Catenian Caravanning Fellowship, contact the Hon. Sec., Malcolm Butterworth of Upminster (95) Circle.

GOLF COMPETITIONS 

Brothers may enter to play for the Raymond Rand trophy for gentlemen, and ladies may enter to play for the Tom Wolfenden trophy.

Tee times will be available on the Friday morning (16th May) at Worsley Golf Club, Stableford Avenue Eccles, Manchester, M30 8AP

It is an 18 hole parkland course established in 1894 in delightful surroundings and at 6039 yards (Standard Scratch 71) a challenge to low and high handicappers alike.

Coffee and bacon rolls on arrival will be available from 8.45am. Soup and sandwiches at the finish of the round.

Please make your own transport arrangements to and from the course.; location details will be provided and please (for your sake) do not confuse the venue with the Worsley Marriott Golf Course (established about 100+ years more recently - basically a johnny come lately about 2 miles away)

Cost £35. Playing members limited to 60; early booking recommended.

Application and payment to Brother Brian Smith, North Cheshire Circle (154)
Contact details in the Directory or e-mail:  btsmith@helm68.fsnet.co.uk    

Closing date 31st March 2008