Reunion 2002
October 18, 19, 20

101 members and guests attended the second reunion of the HMS St Brides Association held at the Willow Bank Hotel, Manchester.

The above group photograph shows that a number of missed the photo call .... but surprise Jim (Breen), looks like you made it after all!

A few weren't paying attention, and that lovely raffle organiser (more on that later) couldn't quite beat the speed of the cameraman, but full marks for trying!

The general impression was of another tremendously successful weekend. Moira and Alan (Mathieson) were thanked for their dedication in organising the event, for the second time. To show appreciation Moira was presented with a bouquet of flowers.
The customary raffle was held for the many excellent prizes donated by members ....
.... and many tickets sold ..........
But what a lucky bunch of fellas the 9th Commission turned out to be - winning 13 of the prizes. The winners show-off their good fortune!
These are just an early selection of photographs. More will be forthcoming, I'm sure, over the coming weeks.
Finally, Alan raises his glass - as indeed we all do - to absent friends ....

5th Commission, 1954 to 1956
l - r Geoff Holmes, Colin Boardman, 'Ali' Barber,
John Seddon and Bob Marshall

9th Commission, 1960 to 1961 - with carers !
Les, Mo, 'Doc', Norman, Dick, Pete, Cilla, George, Jim, Pete, Brenda, Brum, Charles and Frank