February 17 - Richard's 70th Birthday
The Celebrations for my 70th Birthday on 2nd Feb 17 started in Jan 17 and will undoubtedly go on until at least Aug!
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First Party was on 19th Jan 17 when Fujitsu threw a Surprise Party on behalf of the Prince's Trust |
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The TechMarketView people bought me a cake at the TMV Team Meet on 25th Jan 1`7 |
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At the Prince's Trust Leadership Dinner at the Hilton on 31st Jan 17, I was presented with a 'Thankyou Award' as I stood down from the board. |
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I had an amazing number of cards. Thank you. And nearly 700 good wishes from the The Archers Appreciation Facebook Group! |
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A cake from Sarah! |
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Then on 5th Feb 17 we invited 50 friends for lunch at Stovells. Sarah made the place names. |
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Crab to start. Guinea fowl as a main. |
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Dessert...all wonderful |
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Andy Rugg |
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Bill & Mike |
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Susan, Bill & Melissa with the Photobook that Sarah & Louise made for my Birthday |
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Caroline, Alasdair, Maria & Bill |
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Elizabeth, Carol. Sue, Mike & Mo |
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Philip & Elizabeth |
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Peter, Joan & Barry |
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Liz & Chris |
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Peter, Maria & Ted |
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Georgina & Mat |
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Me & Carol |
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Melissa & Elaine |
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Melissa & Sarah |
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Philip & Elizabeth |
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Paul, Andra and Jane |
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Bron & I |
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Roger & I |
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Sarah & I |
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Sarah made a superb speech. I felt both emotional...and very proud! |
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Sarah's speech notes. No words can explain how good it was.. |
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Giving my response |
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David, Sue, Bill, Mike & Mo |
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Paul, Andra, Jane, John and Ivy |
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Barry, Joan, Peter, Maria and Ted |
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Andy (Hull), Bron, James & Shanil |
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Tara & Harriet |
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Vin, Geoff & Tara |
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Maria & Ted |
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Toast! Rosana, Anthony, Georgina & Mat |
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Through the keyhole |
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Cake! |
It all seemed to go very well... |