THAT'S OUR SUE

Sue recently took part in the Canberra Celebrity Charity Apprentice Challenge in order to raise funds for Cerebral Palsy ACT.  

 For the last 7 months, 12  'apprentices' worked hard to raise money by hosting dinners and barbecues, fashion parades, cocktail parties, and Bocce afternoons etc.  As well, each contestant had to meet several challenges at a final dinner held at the Hellenic Club in Woden.
The challenges included  impersonations of Real celebrities, and performing well known songs, synchronised 'swimming' , and giving a race call. Not a problem for our valiant Sue.

Well, of course, all of us at Sue 's table felt that she should have won the crown for her performances, as she did a wonderful impersonation of Dame Edna Everage, and sang up a storm as Luciano Pavorotti!! Though not the winner as such, Sue and her fellow contestants should be applauded, as between them they raised over $120,000 . A fantastic effort for such a worthy cause! Good on yer , Sue!

Editor's note: Sounds like it was a good night all round! 

MORE FROM MARION'S

 If a picture is worth a thousand words, here's another six thousand shots! Thanks Judith Dark for sending these on. Beaut memories of a superb time even though Mavis and Ethel were unable to attend. Wonder if they stayed on for the Paralympic Games?

Of course Sir Less Patterson was a welcome guest at the gathering. He was in fine form, just about splashing the girls in the front row with his dribbling. Well done Sir Less.

MUDGEE - SEPT 2013

We have details below these pix of the gathering being planned for Mudgee next year. Now's a good time to book in.

Dino and Nola have ensured us a beaut time at Mudgee in Sept next year. Have a read and then make a decision. Looks good!
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The dates for the WWTC64 weekend in Mudgee are Friday 27th September to Sunday 29th September 2013.

The venue is the Mudgee Riverside Caravan and Tourist Park, Short Street, Mudgee.

Cabins and van sites have been temporarily allocated.

To confirm a booking for a cabin or site ring (02) 6372 2531.

Their website is www.mudgeeriverside.com.au

Activities may include beer tasting and pub dinner, winery tour and lunch, country drive and pub lunch, walking tour of town, sing along with the BL Big Band and the usual camaraderie.

All activities will be self funded except the winery tour for which we will need numbers closer to the date.

KENTHURST KATWALK

 The blokes sat back and checked them out (and wondered whether their spouses would appear next). The ladies watched eagerly and admired the fine buys that had been made THAT morning.
Here's Sue, Queen of the Racecourse showing off her shopping prowess.

 Nola, Lucy and Janice. Who doesn't enjoy a dress up?

Here Judy and Suzi join the line up. 

 We were blessed by the combination of Rob Hughes, 

Dave Baker and Bruce Lucas. Rob and Bruce played together

quite a bit back in 63-64. They've still got it. Thanks guys.

 Our fearless leader.... thanks Marion for a great weekend! 

We really do appreciate these "home games!"

Sorry if we forgot to light the bonfire! Next time!

 One of the paparazzi - our own Helen Smith. 

Hope you got some good snaps Helen. 

Fay discusses the finer points on How to handle a husband 

with Wendy, who has huge expertise in that area. Maybe they'll

put out a book in the near future!

SIR LESS VISITS KENTHURST

It was quite unexpected to have Sir Less join us for the reunion. 

He sure had some beaut stories and he knew quite a 

bit about some of our members and their past. 

 Bruce Lucas, Graeme O'Brien and Nola Forsythe
enjoyed the fun. 

Seems that Janice & Bernie Fitzpatrick, 

Colleen Cureton and Bruce found 

the "keynote speaker" quite entertaining.

 Janice and Cookie joined the gang. 

 Wendy, Gerd, Julianne and Rob
chat about important matters.

 Helen Smith and Leonie Baker.

Self with John Cassidy. 

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Present at the bash were: Lamberts, Fitzpatricks, Forsythes, Keasts, Marion, Rob, Curetons, Hughes, Lucas, John Cassidy, Judith Dark, Helen Smith, Walkers, Judy James, Van Davy, O'Briens, Bakers and Kings. 

More pix to come which will cover the fashion parade and the sing-a-long/dance-a-long. 

BONFIRE ACTION

Yep, it's happening again... the Kenthurst Bonfire! 10 August etc. 

 Hopefully there'll be all the usual old blokes there...

 ...and even some spouses!! (Ones that can hack the pace!)

Sorry if you can't make it... I'll put in your apologies. 

NOW WHAT IS THIS?

Now......

• What is this?
• Who now owns it?
• Where was it made?
• When was it made? 
• Who ACTUALLY made it? 

It is still being used for the purpose for which it was made

COROWA - RUTHERGLEN

 Went through Threbod to get to Rutherglen. There we stayed with Graham and Margaret Brown. Graham started at WWTC when I did - 1962. He is an addicted cyclist and has done many rides in Europe as well as Australia. In fact a few years ago, he and I did a ride and were joined by Andy Baltaks - the bloke who never felt the cold. Graham is still heavily involved with the local church and leads services and preaches. Not bad for an old bloke.
 

Main reason for the journey was to attend the annual Number Plate Collectors' gathering in Corowa. I sold a few, auctioned a few and bought a few. All up, it was fun and not too expensive, although there were plates that went for about $220 each.
Looking forward to attending the bonfire at Kenthurst in August. There's even a rumour that Bruce Lucas is gonna make it!!!

COROWA, ADELAIDE, GOULBURN

 Graham Brown (from Rutherglen) was the chief ride organiser of the Bike Friday gathering at the end of March. Fay and I were there, and my backside indicated that I did too much cycling over the four days. (Sorry, no photos available.) Well done GB. He has done a considerable amount of cycling in Europe over many years.

 Fay and Di (Edwards) Groenewegen used to be dorm mates. They are still close. Matter of fact, I think I took her out for a bit also. A lovely lady, living in Adelaide now.

 Di and her family are based in Adelaide. If you call in you might well be privileged to catch FOUR generations. Di's Mum lives with her and is now over 90 (they reckon!) Quite a few ex WWTC folk will remember Di's Mum.

Alan Milne, his wife Margaret, and Fay at Goulburn. The Milnes have lived in Goulburn for many decades. Fay of course was a Goulburn girl during her schooling years. Great to catch up with the Milnes recently.

ILLAWARRA GATHERING

WWTC get-together in the Illawarra,
April 2012, hosted by Bernie and Janice Fitzpatrick

Present: Bernie Fitzpatrick, Lauren Warfield, Janice Fitzpatrick, Rob Hughes, Russ Warfield, Dennis Forsythe, Julianne Hughes, Nola Forsythe, Gerd King, Jan Smart, Sue King, Helen Smith,

Marion Giddy, Colleen Cureton, Tom McKibbin, Bob Cureton, Beth Robertson, Anne McKibbin.

Absent from photo: Gerard Say.

  Friday night - dinner at Janice and Bernie’s

Bus Driver, Rob Hughes

All aboard, and pay attention for the end-of-day questionnaire.

         Saturday - Bus Tour: Bernie giving a briefing on tour itinerary.

       Sunday - Nan Tien Temple Tour: origami, lunch and calligraphy

This group of friends would surely make team leaders, Bernie and Janice, smile.

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Other activities enjoyed over the weekend were:

·         Saturday patio picnic lunch at the University of Wollongong, followed by a walk to Education Faculty building to sight framed portrait photographs of past and present institution heads, including one ME Hale, 1973-1977;

·         bus trip finishing at Port Kembla’s Hill 60 where some para gliders and hang gliders strutted their stuff;

·         Saturday night Thai restaurant dinner, during which the 18-item questionnaire on the day’s activities was scrupulously marked and prizes awarded.

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Apologies from all and sundry who didn't make it. They obviously missed a beaut gathering. Keep your shirt on! There's another chance at Kenthurst (which is in Sydney) on 10, 11 and 12 August. Wanna know more? WATCH THIS SPACE!!!

WHO, WHERE, WHEN

Yeah, these 2 handsome blokes graduated from WWTC and just happened to be posted to the same school. Do you like the slim ties? And of course white shirts!!

FIVE GENERATIONS

Maybe the only bloke you might recognise is the fella in the blue shirt on the right - the one with a balding patch at the top.... like so many of us. Did you think it was Kevin Farrell? You were right. The bloke in the check shirt is his son, and you guessed it, that's Kev's grandson in the picture too. Oh, it looks like Kev's Mum is in the picture to give us FIVE GENERATIONS! Well done Kevin. Does anybody know Kev's whereabouts? I'm guessing Canberra or Queanbeyan. 

IN THE SIXTIES

 There are some folk who don't believe I ever studied. Well, I have proof positive! Here I am doing some work. Dunno whose glasses I borrowed to make the pic as convincing as it could possibly be.

So, do you know any of these people? There are a few familiar faces. How many can you name?

 This crazy guy lived next door to me. Still see him a couple of times a year.

...and his room mate was right into the music scene. Still is. 

Rob's into fishing, boating and camping.... amongst other interests.