Latest Party Pics ! (some oul' geezer's 60th birthday!)
2 June 2008
The terraced tiered gardens at the back of The White Horse Inn make an excellent venue, the ancient stonework and the cosy lanterns all add to the charm as the light goes down on the late summer evening. The dazzling glow of good company, not to mention the too many birthday candles, all add to the great atmosphere. A bumper crowd turned up to enjoy themselves and that was fantastic.First thing I have to note is that I left a whole number of terrific forumites out of the photos. You never realise this at the time, is that something to do with the demon drink...? because as ever as the evening wears on one forgets ones knobs and dials and concentrates on partying!
Again as ever the WAGS Club led by ColetteB organised everything and in the photo above we have two of the leading members of said club...Colette Boland herself and the always happy Linda Hannent. These two make the party go with a swing for sure. Well done you girls!
The Party wouldnt be the same without oul stalwarts Ian Croc Lillford and councillor and man about town Chris Precious. Always good fun these guys and here they are enjoying the benefits of the 'amber nectar' or some such brew of lethal concoction.The pic on the right shows the party girls. Yes these goodlookingly gorgeous girls know how to party. Therese, Paula, ColetteB and of course the legendary Jan Tranter, councillor and ex-mayor... ooh steady now!!
Ah now! what can you say about these three beauties, these three heartbreakers. All gorgeous and all great fun, all the time. On the left of the trio is Saskia Wadsworth-Smith, centre is the lovely Alison Williams and on the right daughter BB, yes the one and only Briony Boland. All having a great time.
More lovely ladies. Carole Webb, although not too well earlier in the week made a great recovery to be there, good to see Adeline Reidy again too(seated), Georgette Rapley also, and then on the right Sue Mullan who made the spectacular cake and other foodie goodies. Yumm! The picture on the right shows some of the bigwigs from the Town Council. Yes its the Town Clerk himself Mike Webb chatting away merrily to the all new Deputy Mayor herself Sue Jones.Great to see them in the clan as ever.
Ah yes its the famous doe eyed roving reporter herself Mary Graham..who jetted in from well ermm elsewhere, to see all her ould friends and ould stomping ground. She of course, for those with short memories, used to be the roving reporter on the Dover Mercury and very good she was too. Always out there mixing it! Here she gets together with her well known 'source' of olde...Cllr Nigel Collor. Them glasses look empty there chappies...I bet they didnt stay like that for long! Also in the shot is lovely Katharine Barham, a regular at all the gatherings.
Here we have Jan Tranter trying to tempt yours truly with a slice of birthday cake. I should have grabbed it while I had the chance, the birthday cake that is not Jan, although maybe I....!! On the right we have BB again but this time with the always welcome and very attractive girls Laura and Rachel Bassett.Nice to see you again girls!
Ah! all legendary contributors to Doverforum over the long years, and its beginning to feel like a long time, top players about town Cllr David Hannent, Tom 'Guzzler' Mitchell, Keith 'Keef' Sansum, and Howard McSweeney. Great to see all these guys again..all good lads. Ah more lovely wimmin and all having a fun time...Jo, Jackie, Cheryl, and last but not least we have Gillian of the Regatta Hair Saloon down in The Churchill Hotel.
Cutting the cake is of course a very strenous task so one had to be supported by the lovely Alison in case one over-reached oneself. And being neither domestic nor practical a chap was grateful for the able support from top WAG Alison. Delicious cake it was too..snapped up in an instant by a horde of avaricious aligators so it was !
Twas good to see ould longtime colleague Rick Jones again, legendary doverwebber, here is the man himself with wife, the ever popular Claire, and of course Katharine as above. Picture on right shows the long legged lovely Una Mills of DDC, here enjoying a drink with Barry W-S of Doverforum, and Simon, fiance of Jane Carruthers, former sales manager of The Churchill.
Last but not least teenstars Aimee Mullan and Alex Williams enjoying the late summer evening on the balcony.
Many thanks to everyone for the gifts and cards. Absolutely great!
Apologies to those I never got round to photographing.
The terraced tiered gardens at the back of The White Horse Inn make an excellent venue, the ancient stonework and the cosy lanterns all add to the charm as the light goes down on the late summer evening. The dazzling glow of good company, not to mention the too many birthday candles, all add to the great atmosphere. A bumper crowd turned up to enjoy themselves and that was fantastic.First thing I have to note is that I left a whole number of terrific forumites out of the photos. You never realise this at the time, is that something to do with the demon drink...? because as ever as the evening wears on one forgets ones knobs and dials and concentrates on partying!
Again as ever the WAGS Club led by ColetteB organised everything and in the photo above we have two of the leading members of said club...Colette Boland herself and the always happy Linda Hannent. These two make the party go with a swing for sure. Well done you girls!
The Party wouldnt be the same without oul stalwarts Ian Croc Lillford and councillor and man about town Chris Precious. Always good fun these guys and here they are enjoying the benefits of the 'amber nectar' or some such brew of lethal concoction.The pic on the right shows the party girls. Yes these goodlookingly gorgeous girls know how to party. Therese, Paula, ColetteB and of course the legendary Jan Tranter, councillor and ex-mayor... ooh steady now!!
Ah now! what can you say about these three beauties, these three heartbreakers. All gorgeous and all great fun, all the time. On the left of the trio is Saskia Wadsworth-Smith, centre is the lovely Alison Williams and on the right daughter BB, yes the one and only Briony Boland. All having a great time.
Ah yes its the famous doe eyed roving reporter herself Mary Graham..who jetted in from well ermm elsewhere, to see all her ould friends and ould stomping ground. She of course, for those with short memories, used to be the roving reporter on the Dover Mercury and very good she was too. Always out there mixing it! Here she gets together with her well known 'source' of olde...Cllr Nigel Collor. Them glasses look empty there chappies...I bet they didnt stay like that for long! Also in the shot is lovely Katharine Barham, a regular at all the gatherings.
Ah! all legendary contributors to Doverforum over the long years, and its beginning to feel like a long time, top players about town Cllr David Hannent, Tom 'Guzzler' Mitchell, Keith 'Keef' Sansum, and Howard McSweeney. Great to see all these guys again..all good lads. Ah more lovely wimmin and all having a fun time...Jo, Jackie, Cheryl, and last but not least we have Gillian of the Regatta Hair Saloon down in The Churchill Hotel.
Cutting the cake is of course a very strenous task so one had to be supported by the lovely Alison in case one over-reached oneself. And being neither domestic nor practical a chap was grateful for the able support from top WAG Alison. Delicious cake it was too..snapped up in an instant by a horde of avaricious aligators so it was !
Twas good to see ould longtime colleague Rick Jones again, legendary doverwebber, here is the man himself with wife, the ever popular Claire, and of course Katharine as above. Picture on right shows the long legged lovely Una Mills of DDC, here enjoying a drink with Barry W-S of Doverforum, and Simon, fiance of Jane Carruthers, former sales manager of The Churchill.
Last but not least teenstars Aimee Mullan and Alex Williams enjoying the late summer evening on the balcony.
Many thanks to everyone for the gifts and cards. Absolutely great!
Apologies to those I never got round to photographing.
- Great photos and lovely to see a few familiar faces again. Shame we couldn't be there.
- A spectacular 60th Birthday celebration, what a night! Everyone seemed to have a great time, particularly loved the 'dirty dancing' I didn't know that our Nigel could do the moon walk! lol!. I bet there were a few sore heads on Sunday morning. Thanks to everybody who made it a wonderful evening for PaulB's special day. Great pics there Pauli, how you managed to 'focus' on the night is a miracle.
A big thank you to Jack & Jill at the White Horse for being great hosts and giving us the freedom of their beautiful terraced garden. And also not forgetting my Wag friends who helped in lots of ways, especially Jan, Sue, Alison, Linda and Jane and last but not least the bestest Hag of all Barry W-S for being a great help.
A lovely candlelit night with music drifting off into the distance was a perfect ending to the evening and a great start to PaulB's new 'decade', that's if he doesn't have to call out the paramedics having blown out so many candles. lol! - Yes a great evening indeed.
PaulB, I will send you a bill for Alison's cake cutting assistance!!!! I do realise how difficult it is for you elderly to cope, but at least the bus pass will help you get around on those arthuritic limbs..... - A bevy of beauties and blokes from an ever expanding list of 'forumites' including many who have become good friends, made it an evening to remember on PaulB's 'Bus Pass Special'. Well Done Colette and all the Wags, you made it a night to remember 'so much glamour, in one place at one time' Wow!
- I am very sorry I did not stay long or say goodnight but thank you all,it is good at times to all meet up and have agood night, I look forward to the next one and hope tphave my wife with me, I must say I miss her if she is not with me and feel out of place one of the resonsfor me going.
Vic [M] - Lovely photos and a lovely night, thanks Paul! I hope you're making good use of your new gadget that tells you whether your egg is soft, medium or hard.
..... oh behave!!! ;-) - Yes a good time was had by all. We really enjoyed the evening - the company, the food and the music. When is the next party?
Paul - I hope you had a relaxing day on Sunday. - Yes have to say excellent party went tottering home in me high heels full of party spirit never did get to eat that bit of cake though never mind.
good to see everyone enjoyed themselfs specially the birthday boy great place for a party.
- paul has been very quiet since saturday!!
let us hope that he realises that it is bad luck not to have a follow up on the 61st anniversary. - Often over the last few years I have been invitied to doverforum parties but with my busy working life and many family commitments not forgetting that awful thing called tiredness! I have always had to decline I made a special effort on saturday evening for the 60th BDAY of the man with it all Paul Boland.What a great time was had by all perfect setting in the back garden of The White Horse fantastic food music and not forgetting that all important irish charm,most enjoyable evening was had by all and we look forward with great anticipation to the next.By the way another first for me writing on doverforum
- Great party, great fun, great food. And best of all great company.
- Hello to all< A special happy B-day to you Paul again. I very enjoyed myself, thankyou for a lovley evening. Many jokes shared great array of company loved the real ale at the White horse which used to be my regular< before family life, so always a pleasure.
- The Irish do a GREAT PARTY- when you only have to walk over the road and TOTTER back - it doesn't get better that that. Lovely group of Pictures.
Excellent food and loved the Banter.
Paul I think you should stay at 60 and do it all again mext year - Well it looks like a wonderful party! Love the photos, what a lot of smiling happy faces! One stands out for me though - the one of Paul and Alison cutting the cake. Paul you look so young and debonair - I can't believe you're 60! And Alison - you look amazing - Barry must be so proud of you, and your boys too. Wish I had your secrets so I could look as good as you two. Glad it all went so well, wish I could have been there too. Oh and belated birthday wishes Paul - don't forget - if 60 is the new 40 and life begins at 40 - wayhay!!!! You'll be in for one hell of a good year!! Congratulations anyway.
Love Jacqui x - Why thankyou Jacqui for your very kind comments. I have to say I feel the best I have felt in years and it's not just because I've finally lost the excess weight, but the journey I have made to get here has taught me so much about looking after my body and I feel so healthy.
I feel lucky now to have got to such a low point and been able, and committed to getting myself out of it. Life really does begin at 40!
I also thought that the cake picture was a fantastic one of Paul..he really does look alot younger than his years, doesn't he? I'm certainly not worried about getting to 60..the new 40. if that's how you can look!
Thanks for a fantastic evening Colette, Barry and Paul!
- Have a great 60th year Paul and thanks to Collsy, Bazza and everyone who organised such a great party.
It was fab to catch up with everyone and enjoy loads of laughs, just sorry I couldn't stay longer.
Mary xx - Great party, great company ,great shoes Jan" Hope you enjoy ya pressie Paul...........
- Thank you Collette & co, Simon & I really did have a wonderful time at Paul's birthday bash. Please stay in touch, we are always happy to support the forum and the guys, love to all S & J
PS Nice pic of Si, he loves it x - Fantastic set of comments here and all really great to see...they are almost as good as the Party itself ! LOve them all and will take onboard that gem from Jacqui...60 is the new 40..Love that one. That shall be my motto henceforth.
See you all at the next party!! and no we wont have to wait til next year...as if !!lol - Hi Colette
Lovely to talk with you again ...Thank you, had a great time. Said I would post a comment this week...bet you did not think it would happen (Daughter here!!!!) Be in touch Georgette - Thanks for a great evening, I am really starting to feel like one of the gang! So many friendly and familiar faces, many of which had a very healthy glow at the end of the evening!
Best Wishes to you Paul and well done Colette. looking forward to seeing you all again soon.
Sue - Well Georgette,Daughters do come in handy but well done to you,will I see you on tuesday at Ramada? will text you with details and SueJ you are now truly a forumite WAG!