This was held at The Yellow Piano at Wyoming and all appeared to have an
enjoyable time. Thanks go to Ingrid Rode and Elaine Fry for their
organisational work and also to Kelvin Fry for his contribution of the attractive
table decorations. We had some nice food and the entertainment was great
so thanks go to Proprietor Trevor and his staff.
President Shirley Rider welcomed everyone and acknowledged the original
custodians of the area, the Darkinjung people.
Senior Vice President, Elaine Fry, was then invited to speak about the long
history of our Society. She is the longest serving member of BWHS, having
joined the Society in February 1972, with sons Kelvin and Darryl not far behind,joining in March 1972. Their long service was acknowledged on behalf of the Society by Margaret Pearce, Vice President.
Certificates of Appreciation were presented on behalf of the Society by
Margaret Pearce to retiring Duty Members Fred and Joan Koch, Marion Browne and Barbara Elmes for their dedication and outstanding contribution to BWHS and Henry Kendall Cottage.
The Birthday Cake was cut by Shirley Rider, Elaine and Kelvin Fry.
Chris Holstein from Gosford City Council then gave an entertaining presentation and proposed a toast to BWHS on this memorable occasion.
We thank Jay Sider for his work in designing our place mats and Bob Rider
and Tyrell Dixon for the laminating of the place mats. Thanks to Elaine and
Shirley in compiling the Photoboards and to Edith for her delivering them to
and from The Yellow Piano.
