OFs meet up at Henley Royal Regatta in 2010

James Ruddock-Broyd (G46-52) writes : On Friday 2nd July Mike Sullivan (K49-54), who has attended the Regatta for some 40 years, arranged a small party in Steward's Enclosure which included Bill Collard (S55-58) and James Ruddock-Broyd (G46-52). A glorious sunny day was enjoyed by all and the Regatta was honoured by the presence of Princess Anne, the Princess Royal. She was escorted by the Lord Lieutenant and viewed the Regatta in the Royal Barge crewed by the Queen's Watermen.

Bernard Bridges (S45-54) was to join the party but unfortunately the meeting arrangements went awry which was handicapped by not being allowed to use mobile phones in the Enclosure. At the London Supper the following Tuesday it was discovered that Charles Benson (S45-54) was playing piano in the Shirtlifters Band in the Barn Bar further down the towpath.

Click Read More to see a larger version of the photo with Bill Collard on the left, followed by Sue Collard, Mike Sullivan, Christine Ruddock-Broyd and James Ruddock-Broyd.