The new motor home got a test run to Knole, Sevenoaks over Easter 2006
First proper trip out with the new motor home. Taken by Anita at Knole (NT) Sevenoaks, Kent. Unfortunately it wasn't a very sunny day but we both enjoyed it.
Anita stands by the motor home at Knole.
Lionel celebrates his birthday at the East Worthing Comunity Centre 14/01/06
Anita and Lionel danced a waltz that was previously recorded on the Yamaha Tyros.
The tune, recorded by Lionel, was the Anniversary Waltz.
It was kept a secret from Anita, so she was quite surprised when Lionel got up from playing to ask her to dance.
The cake was the best that could be done as 71 candles would probably set the fire alarm off!
Anita rounded up quite a number of the family to make it a party.
I managed to get myself in a few group pictures.
Lionel during the interval and Sue cuts the cake.
Jill and Anita doing the Barn Dance.
John Smith compered the evening
Lionel Leighton
Lionel concentrates on playing.
I hope it's going well!
The usual finale of "Sussex By The Sea" was provided for at the end of the evening
Our Day Out at Polesden Lacey June 2005
The west facing side of Polesden Lacey
Part of the Rose Garden with Anita among the lavender
Anita without the sunglasses!
My turn to stroke the lavender
Lionel trying to look like an expert
The view from the path to the old Head Gardeners' Cottage
The Head Gardener used to live here. Now it's rented out for holidays by The National Trust
The long view back to the house. The Polesden Lacey Estate consists of 1400 acres.
One of the many Sculptures featured by the Surrey Sculpture Society 2005
A view across the Croquet Lawn to the Sunken Garden
From the western pathway back to the house
Lionel stands by the Rose Garden entrance looking towards the house
Another view back to the house. A good day out and much more to see
The Lionel Leighton 70th Birthday Party
Lionel's 70th birthday party weekend at Cliff Lodge, Lake, Isle of Wight. 16/01/2005
The Richard Martin 50th Birthday Party
L. to R. Jan & Richard Martin, brother Tony. 50th birthday dinner party held at La Galleria Restaurant Shoreham 09/04/05
Carol and Jan study the menu at La Galleria Restaurant Shoreham 09/04/05
Mark Martin at La Galleria Restaurant Shoreham 09/04/05
Lionel & Anita at La Galleria Restaurant Shoreham 09/04/05
Lionel and Anita at La Galleria Restaurant Shoreham 09/04/05
Lionel at La Galleria Restaurant Shoreham 09/04/05
Richard, Tony & Graham Martin at La Galleria Restaurant Shoreham 09/04/05
Anita tackles a Pizza and the Pizza won at La Galleria Restaurant Shoreham 09/04/05
Richard showing Tony one of his Arsenal presents at La Galleria Restaurant Shoreham 09/04/05
Richard unwraps more presents at La Galleria Restaurant Shoreham 09/04/05
Sue, Jill and Colin (not a good photo though) 09/04/05
Anita has her 80th Birthday celebration at Cruse Coffee Morning 5th May 2005
A superb birthday cake 05/05/05
Anita poses for the camera before lighting the candles 05/05/05
Anita lights the candles......... 05/05/05
........has another photo taken........ 05/05/05
........makes a wish before blowing the candles out........ 05/05/05
........cuts the cake....... 05/05/05
.......and shares out enough for everybody. It was very tasty!! 05/05/05
The following photos will be archived in the near future to another page. I'll let you know when.
The Wedding of Alison Grinstead and James Thorp
Alison at her wedding reception May 2004
James about to pucker up to kiss a guest at the wedding reception May 2004
Norman and Beryl at the wedding reception May 2004
Sally, Julie and Rita at the wedding reception May 2004
Bride Alison and Groom James serenade us at the wedding reception May 2004
