Oakers Christmas lunch


Monday 9th December: OM Oakers Christmas lunch.

The Oakers is an informal gathering of OMs at lunch at the Boot in Sarrat each month; I attend fairly regularly and it is always most enjoyable.

The Christmas lunch however is special. Up to 50 places are available and as usual in recent years we were almost full. Gerry Westoby who organises the Oakers did a marvellous job once again with everything appearing to run smoothly. 
Apart from the regular faces of the monthly Oakers, many other OMs make a special effort to attend from far and wide and it is an opportunity to see and meet OMs whom one hasn’t seen for many years.
I usually have the traditional turkey at these occasions, but decided on a change and had Game Pie which was an excellent choice. However, tradition won over for dessert with Christmas pudding. All accompanied by some wine tempered by the need to drive back.

Whilst this is an informal OM event, there cant be many alumni clubs that can muster such a turnout.

The list of those attending:
Robert Anthony, Euan Black, Ronnie Boon, Peter Brandon, Rodney Bennett, Kip Calderara, Roger Chapman, David Clancey, David Coakley, Tim Corbett, Mike Corby, Russell Cowan, Graham Drake, Ray Dunsbier, Graham Fear, Arthur Ferryman, Stuart Hibberdine, Murray Holmes, Bob Hudgell, Chris Kelly, Jim Kent, Leo Kuropatwa, Mike Leon, Richard Llewellyn, David Lloyd, Ian Mackenzie, Marcel Mann, Bob Marshall-Andrews, John Milnes, Richard Milnes, Gordon Mizner, Andy Mortimer, Jimmy Needham, Nigel Nichols, Tom Oxenham, Mike Petersen, Tim Phillips, Mike Piercy, Rick Price, Nick Priestnall, Paul Reik, Cliff Rose, Clive Sutton, Martin Swanne, Alan Toulson, John Watkiss, Gerry Westoby, Tim Wilkinson, Angus Wilson.

I’ll add some photos when I get them.

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