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REUNION 27 AUGUST 2006

Together - 40 Years On...

From its beginnings in 1958, the Old Boys football club continued well into the 1970s and more than 80 youngsters passed through its ranks. In the decades that followed, ex-players became widely scattered around both the UK and, indeed, the world. Many lost contact with their team mates.... until a chance discussion between ex-Old Boys living in Australia gave rise to a reunion in Whitstable on 27 August 2006.

Appeals were made via Meridian TV, local newspapers and the Internet and, more than 120 players, officials and their partners congregated at the Marine Hotel on a Sunny Bank Holiday.

Media Coverage...

The event was covered by both TV and local press. One of the most poignant moments was featured on Meridian channel... with Old Boys players involved in a kickabout on Tankerton Slopes at the front of the hotel.

Some of the skills were still there... but with players attending from places as far afield as Australia and South Africa some of the accents had changed a little!

Photo CD....

Over 100 photos of the event have been collected by John Wraight in Australia and this will become available shortly on CD.

I understand that John will be issuing copies to those who have already expressed an interest. Anyone else wishing to obtain a copy should contact Peter Wade here in Whitstable on 01227 266 210.

We hope to include a selection of the photos on Simply Whitstable as a permanent record.

Attendance...

We do not yet have the official list of those attending the event but we can publish the list of players contacted prior to the event and the responses received. Those signed up to attend are shown in green. Those for whom replies were awaited are shown in blue and many did make it to the Marine.