Forty-eight members, their partners and friends gathered at Cardiff today for a very nice afternoon. As always the friendship was evident and the exchange of fond memories of what used to be, or stories at each other's expense abounded.
Newcastle President Ron Welsh welcomed all and expressed his appreciation for the efforts of those who came from afar, as well as welcoming in some guests for the first time. Ron also mentioned members recently lost Col Rolla and John (JK) Nicholson. Jim Richardson presented apologies and wished all a very happy Christmas and New Year and safe journey home. The afternoon culminated in a lucky door prize draw conducted by the other two hard-working Newcastle Committee people, Cheryl Richardson and Geoff Boyton.
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Ron Welsh
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A pensive Jim Richardson listens to Ron's welcome speech
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Cheryl Richardson, a very active organizer behind the scenes
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Geoff Boyton, committee person, ably assisting the team
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Graeme Bool, Reg Smeaton, Phil Newsome, Helen Mazaar, Lindy and Ken Dighton, Jean and Peter Maber, Kini Smeaton and Ronda Hitchcock
Noel Bottrell, Peter and Margaret Willis, Ken and Sue Byatt, Denis Lickley, Ann and Alex Morgan, Dianne Mudford and David Fleming
Bob and Vicki Wilkinson, Ron and Sue Welsh, Evelyn Goldstein, Cheryl (obscured) and Jim Richardson, Betty Cook, Dan Moriarty and Noel Cook
Geoff Boyton, Wal Hardy, Rod Prosser, Nell and Bob Grant, Joan Anderson, Kester Ball, John Becroft, John Ball and Keith Anderson
Ian and Gwen Jarratt, Judy and Gary O'Meara, Kerry and John Tier, June and Allan Willoughby
