Breakfast at Newmarket

“The Last Breakfast” at the Rowley Mile ?

Our warmest thanks to Derek, Sheena, Tracy and David for another lovely Newmarket Rally. Sadly the last that Derek and Sheena will be marshalling, but as Derek celebrated his 75th Birthday the Monday immediately following the rally, they have decided to call time on what for very many years has been a very successful and well supported rally.

Very noticeable this year was that Derek was lacking his bike to travel around the rally field for catch up chats with the ralliers. The choice of no bike was we understand, intentional on Derek’s part, and not as in previous years when David Kent may have temporarily mislaid it for him. Whilst the bike was missing this year, Derek’s trademark pencil behind his right ear was not. Derek without a pencil – Never!

Janice chaired the rally which had in attendance four past chairmen, Derek and David of course together with David Rabjohn and Brian Southgate.

During Flagpole, Janice presented flowers to Gwen and Tony Robinson in recognition of their long time membership of the Suffolk Centre.

A 450th Rally Plaque was presented to Janet and Alan Dobson.

To celebrate their 500th rally achievement, the customary Suffolk Punch horse was presented to Jean and Malcolm Mortimer.

Our congratulations to them all.
Chris & Maggie Sanderson

Many thanks to Derek, Sheena, David and Tracy (plus numerous helpers) for a lovely weekend at Newmarket. Sad to see Derek and Sheena hang up their “marshal badges” though but wish them nothing but the best for the future.
Janet Dobson

Pictures courtesy of Chris Sanderson