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Although the morning was bright and sunny it was extremely cold so we
were all very pleased of a warming cuppa after returning from the wreath
laying procedure Even more pleased to see the lady organist had morphed
into a tea lady serving warming tea, coffee and home made goodies.

It was good to have the company of a few of the local congregation, many
of whom we see on a regular basis, they are always pleased to see a large
group in their church from London, even if it is only once a year.

We managed a total of 21 club members and friends this year – they
consisted of Brian Saxton, Terri Shotten, Mark Ballamy, Mike Peel, John
Kavanagh, Roy Savery, Val & Tony Peachey, Roy Chittleborough and Maureen,
Dick Bradley (SFA), Derek Boon and Marian, Debbie and Mick Valentine, Jean
and Alan Rowe, Lyn and Malcolm Adams, Don and Beryl White. Lunch was
a bit noisy with a crowd but no one complained !!

The George was under new management this year, whether it is because
we are getting older but the young waitressing staff seemed as though they
could be fresh out of school. Very efficient though.

As I said earlier it was a bright sunny morning, so bright that the sun
was quite a problem going to Newnham around the narrow lanes to the church,
it was no better on the way home as, strangely enough the sun had moved
round 6 hours later and was again troublesome on the way home. There
are days when you just cannot win.

Just a thought to bear in mind, 2020 will be our 100 th year visit for this
memorial service it would be so good to see many more attending. The
picture on the front of last month's DLN showed in the region of 50+
attendees, some look to be a local scout group but nevertheless many club
people as well. All food for thought.

Val the Peach

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