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Report of Reunion on 13th May<\/h3>\n

The Reunion of 2017 took place again at the Yorkshire Sculpture Park.
\nInstead of the event being mainly in the evening, we invited the Alumni to attend events\u00a0\"\"throughout the day. \u00a0 We are not sure how many people turned up casually just to be there, but we sold over 180 of the badges. \u00a0My personal thanks to Moira Long for doing the sales and 'meet an greet'. \u00a0The weather was kind to us for the outside visits and walks around the buildings, which helped everyone to spend time talking as we went along. \u00a0One thing that you will notice, even from the images, is that the age range was very wide this year, however everyone talked and walked with people even from different generations. \u00a0As a matter of interest, our oldest participants this year were from the student years of 1953.<\/p>\n

We have split the report into the activity sections along with the associated images. \u00a0The only part which has not been recorded was the Friday night, which was split due to the temporary closure of the Bull at Midgley.<\/p>\n

The first event was the\u00a0walk, guided by Richard Flowerday<\/a><\/p>\n

Next, the\u00a0afternoon talks held in the Sculpture Park Auditorium<\/a><\/p>\n

Finally, the\u00a0evening meal held in the Sculpture Park restaurant.<\/a><\/p>\n

This year's event was a huge success in all areas and I give my very sincere thanks to all who helped in the organisation, particularly the staff at the Sculpture Park. \u00a0It was interesting to observe the optimism and emotion towards the demolition and rebuilding of the Hall in all its glory. \u00a0Bretton is a true Phoenix as are the Alumni. \u00a0In the words of Clifford T. Ward, 'The Best is yet to come'<\/p>\n

I am now arranging next years event, along with our organising group. \u00a0If you wish to join in and help, then please do so by contacting me on the contact form.<\/p>\n

See you all again next year and join us observe the final stages of the Hall and its ancillary buildings.<\/p>\n

Alan Parker<\/em><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>
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