Thanks to all the Rotarians who helped make the day a great successes:

Barry Gillet who literally did not stop moving and working all day long. In the afternoon he was actually running both the skittles and the welly wanging alone until Doris arrived. (Thanks, Doris). Barry's enthusiasm did not wane for a moment: the under 8s' welling wanging had a three way tie and the play off was held (thrown?) during the Show prize giving session.

Larry Davies (with moral support from Jane), John Poling (together with moral support from his 'John le Carre' long coat), Colin Robinson (complete with his 4x4) and Bob Wright (complete with his green wellies) for their help throughout the day on marquee erection and traffic control.

Tony Quinn for his help in loading the skittle alley and Ray Lithgo for his stoicism at our Rotary Stand with Worldwide Water Works.

The soothsayer, Sean O'Hare from Blarney in County Cork, stepping in at short notice for his Spanish cousin, Figaro the Famous from Famagusta. Sean told me that, since he had grown his moustache, even friends he had known since joining Rotary, like John Poling, did not recognise him.

And last, but no means least, Jim Farmer who supervised event preparation on the Friday (whilst Sandra and I had a nice day on the M4 watching the boats and ducks on the lake that covered what was once Reading Service Station). Jim also helped wherever needed throughout the morning and in the afternoon gave another virtuoso performance on the microphone.

I would also like to thank all fellow Rotarians who generously donated prizes for the tombola and raffle.

Finally, I'd like to thank Steve Tanner for all his support and encouragement before the Show. I know Steve really wanted to attend and I would like to wish him a speedy recovery.

Regards

Vic