Ladies Sons and Daughters Night
was held on the 4th September at Guildford Rugby Club. It was well attended
with 80 diners including Bishop Richard Moth who Later presented a bouquet of flowers to Frances Allen. Also during the evening, the eagerly anticipated Raffle was held. Many excellent prizes had been donated, mostly alcoholic, for the lucky ticket holders.
Bro. President made a welcoming speech followed by the usual round of humourous anecdotes. The response on behalf of the visitors was made by Mark Worlock Bro. Michael and Maureen Shortland's son in law.
It was good to see near neighbours in Farnham, Michael and Linda Maher, amongst the photographs. Linda used to collect the 'Red Mission Boxes' from the Farnham parishioners and I always endeavoured to have my box full and ready for her visit!
Yours truly was unable to attend as,
coincidentally with our Secretary Bro. Glan, we had family visiting from
America. Fortunately, Bro. Steve Rowden donned the photographer's mantle and
took some excellent photographs as shown below.
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| Final preparations! |
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| We're ready for a good evening! |
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| So are we! |
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| Brothers in Arms! |
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| Ladies in Waiting! |
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| Bet you can't knock it back in one! |
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We'll give it a go!
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| Heard any good jokes lately Bro. John? |
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| That's a good one! |
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| Is this a screen shot? |
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| The dining begins! |
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| Bro. Martin practicing the ancient art of flicking lemon pips across the table into a wine glass! |
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| Suddenly, Bro. Daniel breaks into song! |
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| Just humour him dear! (Linda and Michael Maher) |
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| Now Bro. Tony joins in! |
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| Thank you Bro. Tony |
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| I thought he sounded like Tony Bennett! I thought he sounded more like Tony Hancock! |
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| Look dear! There's a different photographer tonight! |
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| In the interests of health and safety, never take photographs of Bro. Wally whilst he's eating! |
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| Love is enjoying LSD together! |
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| Bro. John mellowing as the evening wears on... |
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| ..but Angie is in overdrive! |
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| Just the two of us! |
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| That was short lived! |
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| Bro. Mark waiting for his pudding! |
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| Meanwhile, Bev is getting her just desserts! |
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| Bro. President's usual welcome speech... |
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...followed by the usual joke!
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| Response on behalf of the visitors by Mark Worlock | | |
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| The bishop addressing the gathering! |
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| Now where did I leave my drink?! |
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| First time Visiting Gentleman Matthew Dell chatting with Amanda |
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| Does he know he'll have to pay next time? |
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| Bro. VP in pensive mood |
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| Bro. President and Theresa with daughter Francesca |
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| Francis Allen was presented with a beautiful bouquet by the Bishop |
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| Bro. Ken and Karen in Sparkling form! |
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| Bro. Cian and Samantha going for gold! |
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| These girls are still raring to go! |
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| Bro. President and Frances with the bouquet |
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| I took all the photographs except, obviously, this one! |
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| Didn't he do well! |
