ROYAL CIRCLE CŒCILIA OOSTENDE In 1861 some notable Ostendais founded a Circle to wich was given the name of "Circle Coecilia". In 1912 the Circle receives the title of "Royal Society". The motto was " Art and Charity", the goal, to carry help to the widows and orphan of fishers disappeared in sea, as well as to the families living in poverty. Funds were gathered at the time of spectacles, concerts and expositions. Today, the society sustains a number of philanthropic projects in Ostend. The RAT MORT 2019 will be organised by Kursaal Oostende. In spite of its respectable age, the Circle Coecilia is always hyperactive: ther are the monthly game evenings, the yearly barbecue and the various excursions. Have become member by sponsorship. The candidate is presented by two godfathers and the ballot of all members present decides his candidacy. Contactadres: Koninklijke Cercle Cœcilia St. Sebastiaanstraat 26 bus 9 8400 Oostende - BELGIUM Tel/fax: 059/ 50 05 12 |