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NORTHUMBRIA
BRANCH FOUNDATION DINNER ON ST GEORGE'S DAY AT DURHAM CASTLE - on Wednesday 23rd April 2008. |
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Guests
of Honour: The Lord Lieutenant for County Durham, Sir Paul & Lady
Sarah Nicholson |
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| Mr Kevin Jobson, Founder Chairman Northumbria Branch RSStG, making his opening address to guests, before proposing the toast to 'The Royal Society of St George'. | (l-r): Mr Robert Peedle MBE TD, Vice-Chairman RSStG, presenting the Northumbria Branch RSStG Foundation Certificate to Lord Mackenzie, Branch President. | (l-r): Standing: Mr Kevin Jobson, Chairman Northumbria Branch RSStG, Mr Robert Peedle, Vice-Chaorman RSStG, admiring the Foundation Certificate held by Lord Mackenzie (seated). |
| Lord Mackenzie, speaking in his usual inimitable style then proposing the Toast to 'England, this blessed plot, this realm, this England, this dear, dear land'. | Eight members of the drama and singing group 'Youth Connection', under the direction of Mrs Linda Watson, performing an excellent medley of songs. | Founder member & Events Secretary, Mr Alex Nelson, proposing the toast to 'Absent Friends'. |