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Anniversary Dinner
by Pat Freeman

On Saturday, October 22nd 2005, the East Anglian Traction Engine Society held its 50th Anniversary Dinner at the Memorial Hall, Whittlesford, Cambridgeshire. This proved very poular with about 100 members and friends sitting down to a four-course meal which was much appreciated by the participants.
   At an appropriate moment during the evening, toasts were proposed - to Her

The top table with Jimmy Key speaking. Click to enlarge.    Other members and friends. Click to enlarge.

Majesty The Queen, by the Society's President, Robert Pumfrey; to Our Guests; by Chairman, Sue Doncaster, and to The Club; by Jimmy Key of the Strumpshaw Museum. This last propsal was somewhat lengthy, but enjoyed by all as Jimmy is well-known for his anecdotal remarks.
   Immediately after the dinner the Presentation of Trophies took place, carried out by the Society's President and Chairman. A warmly welcomed presentation was the 'Ladies Salver' to Maureen Pumfrey who was mainly responsible for this Anniversary Dinner and the production of The 50th Anniversary Calender. A list of trophies, mosly awarded at this dinner but some at the Society's AGM, is given on the 'News Page'. Click News for this.

Paul Cornwall holding the George Swann Shield with Sue Doncaster and Robert Pumfrey. Click to enlarge.    Rockin' Revival. Click to enlarge.

   A raffle followed and there was dancing to the music of "Rockin' Revival' until midnight.
   It is pleasing to note that Maureen Pumfrey is willing to organise a dinner sometime in 2006.
Web Team : Hugh Dyson, George Ottley, Pat Freeman. 
Date: 6/11/05
Copyright : East Anglian Traction Engine Society.

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