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Some beach activity!
Our Patron Jane Amstad sharing a joke with Ray and Erica Barrett. Rhino Neil is in the background.
Three Young Blades; Mr Ray Bates, Maurice Oram and Dick Apps....
...sitting along Three Young Maids: Mademoiselle X, Madame Pauline and Mistress Zena!
...taking a break from his Tour de France attempt ( a drink in every village!) ; Mr Jamie Hayden makes a surprise appearance. In addition the beach men look on in astonishment at the Veteran IV's attempt to lift the boat!
"Hey Luigi! ; where sa ma spagetti?" Mr Nick Neale enquires.
We were delighted that May Parker, grandmother of Ian Smith, came along after her generous donation to mending our new IV which those Pirates at Shoreham smashed up in a recent regatta. Seen here with Ian's mum, Barbara.
Meanwhile at the bar Mr Dave Harrington takes up his usual position. er and so is Mr Colin "Bravo" Chatfield behind the bar!
Miss Emma Golding and friends happily present Mr Tom Creed with his much sought after candlestick holder in the Tombola. Thanks to Emma, Eloise and all those who helped run and donate prizes this year. Also thanks to all those who helped prepare and serve the teas and food . It make a big difference to the Club Funds!.
Emma's brother Craig seen here with Grandad Mr Dick Apps. Dick, ex South Coast Sculling Champion ,has been teaching Craig all he knows over the winter months!
Mum and daughter. The ever beguiling Vicky Kidd seen here drinking tea!!!!. Is this a first!
Mr John Crowther with a mystery lady, Miss Sally Evans. He claims she is his sister and is over here for 6 months from down under. The Land of the White Mists, Gandalf the Grey and a lot of psychopathetic misfits who play Rugby; New Zealand. Sally says she lives near Hastings NZ which also has a rowing club. Maybe we should pop down there for a week end regatta!. Hi there to all in Hastings New Zealand!