Grimsby Catenians

18/08/2026

🎂 Happy Birthday to Terry! 🎈🎉

​Everyone from Grimsby 185 sends their warmest wishes to Terry on his birthday! 🥳✨

​We hope you have a brilliant day filled with great company and plenty of celebration. Knowing Terry, we’re sure there won't be any shortage of conversation, long stories and meandering anecdotes to mark the occasion! 🗣️💬 😄

​Have a fantastic day, Terry, and here’s to another wonderful year ahead! 🍻🍰

​Feel free to drop your birthday wishes for Terry in the comments below! 👇

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16/08/2026

🥂 Happy 37th Wedding Anniversary to Keith & Jenny Littlewood! 🥂

​Everyone from Grimsby 185 sends their warmest congratulations to Keith and Jenny Littlewood as they celebrate their 37th Wedding Anniversary this month! 🌹✨

​37 years of marriage is a fantastic milestone... though after taking a trip all the way to Australia together earlier this year and coming back still happily married, 37 years must feel like a breeze! 🦘✈️ 😄

​We all wish Keith and Jenny a brilliant day filled with joy, celebration, and many more happy, adventurous years ahead together!

​Feel free to leave your congratulations and best wishes for them in the comments below! 👇

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15/08/2026

Grimsby brain power in action...

🧠 Rex Kirk Quiz: First Semi-Final Results! 🏆
​Brothers, Ladies, and friends across Province 3,
​The competition was fierce yesterday as Calder & Dearne Valley hosted the first semi-final of the Rex Kirk Quiz!
​📊 The Final Scores:
​🥇 Grimsby: 110 pts
​🥈 Harrogate: 55 pts
​🥉 Huddersfield: 23 pts

​A massive congratulations to Grimsby Circle on an outstanding and surprising performance—they now secure their spot and go through to the Grand Final! 👏🎉

​A huge well done to the teams from Harrogate and Huddersfield for putting up a fantastic fight and taking part, and thank you to Calder & Dearne Valley for hosting a brilliant evening.

​Stay tuned for updates on the remaining fixtures and the Grand Final!

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01/08/2026

Grimsby Circle Social Night at Racks Grimsby! 🌟

​We had a fantastic evening bringing the group together for drinks, tasty food, and some friendly rounds of pool and darts. It’s always great to unwind, laugh, and connect with everyone outside the usual routine.

​Thanks to Racks Grimsby for hosting us! Stay tuned for details on our next get-together—we'd love to see you there! 🍻🎯

14/06/2026

40 people, endless refreshments, and a party that went from 12:30 PM until late into the evening! 🥳
We had the absolute best time celebrating President’s Sunday yesterday. A massive thank you to Jonathan and Lindsey for being the hosts with the most and opening up their home to everyone. Our community spirit is truly second to none! 🙌🍷

12/06/2026

🎉 **What a fantastic night!** 🎉
Grimsby Circle was absolutely thrilled to host the Inter-Province Awards Evening at our June meeting. It was a wonderful night of fellowship, celebration, and honoring some truly incredible achievements across our Circles.

Please join us in giving a massive congratulations to this year's well-deserved winners:
🏆 The Viking Cup
Awarded for the highest average visit per Circle member.
Winners: Wetherby Circle with a brilliant average of 5.6 visits! 🚗💨

🏆 The Joe Riley Cup
Awarded to the Brother with the highest number of Circles visited.
Winner: Brother Dennis Donnelly of Huddersfield Circle! Dennis racked up an amazing 29 visits to 13 different circles. Talk about dedication to the road! 🗺️👏

🏆 The Loving Cup
Awarded to the Circle with the highest average attendance.
Winners: York Circle, pulling in a fantastic 79% attendance record! 👥✨

Thank you to everyone who traveled to Grimsby to make the evening so special. It’s nights like these that remind us how great our community truly is.

Here’s to another year of visits, friendship, and excellent attendance! 🥂

01/05/2026

🔔 Here’s what’s coming up this year at Grimsby Circle!

A fantastic programme of moments worth sharing — make sure these dates are in your diary 📅

10/04/2026

The Return of the Haddock! 🐟✈️

When Ralph and Liana Fitzpatrick visited Grimsby in May 2025, they were presented with their very own Harry the Haddock, the legendary mascot of Grimsby Town FC.

We are delighted to see that Harry has settled into Australian life perfectly, as Ralph and Liana brought him along to the Liwara 297 meeting to reunite with Keith and Jenny!

The evening was a beautiful blend of Grimsby pride and Australian hospitality:
Keith was asked to explain the dual significance of his visit: the spiritual history of Our Lady of Walsingham and the "fishy" history of Harry the Haddock.

The room of 60 guests rose to the occasion to celebrate Jenny Littlewood’s 60th Birthday! The Liwara Circle presented her with a delicious box of chocolates to mark the big day. 🎂🍬

Whether it’s a sacred statue, a famous fish or a box of chocolates, these symbols remind us that the Catenian bond is built on shared stories, great humor, and genuine care for one another.

Safe travels to Keith, Jenny, and of course, Harry! 🗺️🤝

09/04/2026

A Night of Global Fellowship at Liwara 297!🌍🌟

The "Global Chain" was in full bloom in Perth as Liwara 297 hosted a magnificent evening for Keith and Jenny Littlewood.

With 60 guests in attendance, the room was a testament to the vibrant social life of the Association in Western Australia.

It was a true "who’s who" of Catenian leadership and international connection. The evening was graced by Lou Daly (Director and ANC President) and Rallph Fitzpatrick, alongside four visiting brothers and three visiting gentlemen.

Perhaps the most striking example of our global reach was meeting Bernard Micallef, a joint member of both Swindon (UK) and Sydney! It serves as a perfect reminder that whether you are in a snooker hall in Shipley or a dining room in Perth, you are never more than a handshake away from a Brother.

From the presentation of Our Lady of Walsingham to the sharing of stories across hemispheres, the night at Liwara 297 perfectly captured the spirit of Faith, Family, and Friendship that defines us.

Safe travels, Keith and Jenny, as you continue to prove that the world is a very small place when you're a Catenian! ✈️

07/04/2026

The Grimsby Circle mourns the loss of a distinguished Brother and a true gentleman, Wing Commander Brian Barber Green, who passed away recently. A man of immense dedication, intellect, and warmth, Brian was a pillar of the Circle for over four decades.

The funeral service will take place on Thursday, April 16th, at 11:00 am at Corpus Christi Church, followed by a service at the Crematorium at 12:45 pm.
In a moving tribute, Dina has chosen this date for the funeral as it would have marked Brian’s 92nd birthday, and a final celebration of a life well-lived.

Following the services, all are invited to gather at the Grimsby Golf Club to celebrate Brian's remarkable life.
As a mark of respect and solidarity, Grimsby Brothers are requested to wear the Circle tie.
Requiescat in Pace.