The Club held its annual Christmas Dinner at Darwin College, University of Kent on Saturday December 3rd. Around 120 people assembled in the Conference Centre to enjoy a pre-dinner drink before the event, hosted by Rtn President Harry Cragg and impeccably organised by Rtn Roger Power.
Grace was said by Rtn Rev. Derek Crabtree and a delicious Dinner was served.
The Choir of St Stephen’s Church Hackington entertained us with a range of carols and other Christmas songs.
The Honoured Guest and after-Dinner speaker was the Most Rev. Dr Rowan Williams, Archbishop of Canterbury.
click the small images to enlarge
Guests assemble for pre-Dinner drinks |
John Hill inspects samples from the Club Archive |
John Hill, Sue Hendy and Ian Wright |
Jean and Tony Pomeroy |
Roger & Jeni Bickerton with Liz & Richard Hubbard |
President Harry with Patricia Shephard |
Jane Loughran, Bob & Jenny Anderson, Tony Loughran and Joan Hill |
Marjorie Lyle and Tricia Shephard |
Peter Wales, Lawrence Lyle & Colin McKone |
The Harris duo |
Margaret Wright, Roger Power, Elaine Constable |
Just good friends – Martin Ward and Bob Anderson |
Archbishop Rowan Williams, President Harry and Jayne Ward |
Sheila Boyd-Howell, Archbishop Rowan and President Harry |
Andrew Barchi and Michael Wright |
Jane & Tony Loughran, Liz Hubbard & Jeni Bickerton |
Barry Rice with Sue Hendy
|
Archbishop Rowan Williams gives his after-dinner address |
The Choir of St Stephen’s Church Hackington, conducted by their ChoirMaster Stephen Barker A collection to support their activities realised £360 |
photos by Robin Hendy