Honkytonk: 10 July 2005

Joyce and John's Fiftieth

Fifty years ago, July 1955, they were married at Eye Parish Church. John told us how in those days they didn't have cars. The bus he had booked to take them to the reception in Peterborough didn't turn up, so they had to catch the bus at the stop.
Kevin's speech was simple and very moving, I think most of us felt a lump in our throats. It was a special afternoon for me. I hadn't met any of the grandchildren before and so much appreciated being accepted in this company of family and friends.
I hope you enjoy the photos as much as I enjoyed taking them.

Jordan and Elliot

Elliot

Terry was the Best Man

Kathleen, David and Phyllis

John and Joan

Kevin and Elliot

Joyce, Enid and Kathleen

Stuart and Rachel

John and Mark

John and Terry

Joan and Enid

Joan, Joyce and Jean

Bethany and Jordan

Michelle and Elliot

Bridesmaids: Joan, Doreen and Jean

Debbie and Sally

Michelle,Bethany,Kathleen(and Phyllis)

Bethany and Kathleen

Michelle and the brothers

Terry and John

Debbie and Elliot

Nigel and Kevin

Stuart, Jordan (and Mark)

Phyllis and Maureen

Len

Michelle and Jean

What a lovely couple

Bob and Ep off to the 50th wedding in Peterborough.

They came from Lisbon

They've been staying at Selma's. They drove up on Friday. Today we went to the park and went on the round-abouts and swings. Later on we played hide and seek and tennis. It was very hot.

Inez

Marie-Anne

me

Anna

Pedro as Japanese bombeiro

the Girls 3

the Girls 2

the Girls

Pedro can do it too!

Inez

In the garden

Pedro

Inez

Anna and Inez

Ep, Marie-Ann and Inez

Jill's christening

Jill Patterson's christening

What a lovely surprise to receive this old family photograph. It is not one that I have ever seen before. If it wasn't for the clothes that I am wearing I would not have guessed that it was me holding the baby! I am so pleased to have a picture that includes my Mum and Dad, my Grandma and Grandad, my Dad's brother, Uncle Jim, Auntie Ann, my sister and young brother and baby Jill. Thanks goes to my cousin Jill who I have only recently been in touch with.

Turkish restaurant in Brussels

Ep and Jake in Brussels

Jake shows us round Brussels

Bob and I drove to Brussels on Friday on the Eurotunnel to Calais and then the motorway to Brussels. It was so easy. We had plenty of time and so called in at Brugges - what a lovely town. We found our way to Jake's flat and then spent the evening in town wandering around and having a great Turkish meal. On the Saturday we had a practice run-through at fitting Jake's stuff into the car. It was better than expected. We went out for a late breakfast and then explored the city. Driving back on Saturday, early evening, took less time than expected and so we were able to get on an earlier crossing. All in all a successful trip.