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| The last P.G.S
Reunion dinner at the Thistle Hotel Haydock was
very well attended by around 150 guests, and also
well chaired by Des Roberts. It was the 20th
consecutive (and last) dinner to be organised by
Jim Taylor - the first was held in 1981. Many fine tributes were paid to Jim from a number of associated groups including the Old Prescotian Luncheon Club who presented him an original watercolour of Prescot Grammar School which had been painted from a photograph taken in 1928. This truly magnificent gesture now has its permanent nichein Jim's study. Warmest thanks are also due to John King (a contemporary of Jim's at P.G.S) who did the research and the presentation. Then, Trevor Powell and John McIntyre combined forces to succeed Jim as organisers of future Reunion Dinners. They also contributed to the success of the Thistle Reunion Dinner with commendable efficiency. Jim has also received from P.G.S Connections website, a further present of Royal Doulton Crystal. Trevor and John make a great team which can be relied upon to maintain our accustomed high standards at future dinners. The proposed next one on the agenda will be at the Statham Lodge Hotel on Friday October 18th 2002, subject to confirmation. Trevor's success with the P.G.S Connection website guarantees a successful future with representation increasing daily for Old Prescotians from the second half of the 20th century. We have documentation still for c300 pre-1950 Old Prescotians. "Floreat Prescotia Futurem Uvitatem Inquirimus" With best regards to all, Jim Taylor. |