Arthur Eden was born on 15 January 1915 in Sale. He attended St. Josephs’ school. Arthur was a founder member of Brooklands Circle and became President in 1967. He was also deeply involved with the SVP and was presented with the Bene Merenti medal in recognition of all his charitable works. He was married to Helen and had two children. Arthur died in Wythenshawe Hospital, on 18 February 2009.