Well, we got off to a bad start when we learned that Robin Holland and Ted Morris had been involved a serious traffic accident as they approached their destination. They made it relatively unscathed however - although Robin was feeling very sore and opted to return home on the Saturday morning. We wish them both well - they've promised to make up next year for missing the party.

Once again there were new faces (old faces actually - but you know what I mean!) in Bob Chadwick, Dave Smethurst, 'Mac' Mcgrath and Vic Spence making their first trips to the Noah's Arc Reunion - they all vowed it won't be their last. Another late surprise was Captain Byrde, remember him? He was made most welcome.

Several of our Members missed the event owing to ill-health. We wish them all a speedy recovery.

The hotel opened up the downstairs Devonshire Suite for the disco this year and it was very well utilised. With the front lounges, the residents bar, the back bar and the Ballroom we were able to spread ourselves out comfortably.

If you like chicken, chicken and chicken you would have loved the buffet! Masses of it was still there at midnight and although one or two members tried to see it all off they faced an inevitable defeat.

For the first time we provided a cash 1st prize of £250 in the raffle. The full list of winners appears below.

Another memorable weekend and we repeat the exercise on 11th/12th March next year (2005). The hotel is taking bookings so remember to state 'Noahs Arc' at the time of booking.