The previous Aberdeen Reunion
was in 2002
Gordon and Yfke Simpson who have worked hard over the last 18 years to make sure that the reunions went with a swing and the participants enjoyed themselves have hung up their boots, regretfully due to ill health.
The Editor thanks Gordon and Yfke for all the help they have willingly given so that you could see it all on the KOI-HAI website
Below is Gordon's report of the final gathering:
THE 40th ABERDEEN TEA PLANTERS REUNION DINNER
Held in the Aberdeen Jarvis Hotel (previously named the Amatola) on 6t" September 2002
Of the 92 people attending 75 had connections with "tea" and there were 17 guests It was
a very enjoyable evening but unfortunately it will be the last to be held in Aberdeen.
Committee member and main organiser, Gordon Simpson, said it was very pleasing
to see such a good turn out for the farewell evening. He thanked everyone for the support
that he and his wife Yfke had received over the 18 years
they had been involved in organising the event. However due to Yfke's serious illness last year
they had no choice but to call it a day. It is regrettable that no one from the Aberdeen area
has volunteered in order to ensure continuation of the event
After the dinner Colette Isaac, on behalf of all present, thanked Gordon and Yfke for the work
they had done over the years and presented them with a bouquet of flowers and a lovely
painting of scene very near to their new home.
List of Attendees 2002
Ailsa Anderson Aberdeen
Duncvan & Alison Allan Dornoch
Alastair Bruce & daughter Alison Aberdeen
Cathie Campbell & son Bruce Hawick
Moreland & Jean Campbell Aberdeen
Alfred & Clair Cheetham Bieldside
Colin & Betty Coutts Aberdeen
Margaret Donald Cults
Ian & Lilian Davidson Mintlaw
Jennifer Dunn Milltimber
Helen Ferries Aberdeen
Tulu Findlay Aberdeen
Jean Gilchrist Black Isle
Norman & Ann Gerrish Port William
Neil & Ann Gollan Elgin
John & Sheila Grimmer Aberdeen
Hazel Henderson Portlethen
Gordon (George) & Colette Isaac Aberdeen
Walter Johnstone Methven
Josie Kilgour Edinburgh
David Kennedy Somerset
David & Vicky Lees St Andrews
David & Flora Mitchell Peterculter
Jimmy & Margaret Mortimer Aberdeen
Bill & Pearl Murdoch Comrie
Morag Murdoch Aberdeen
Hector & Jean Mackenzie Kemney
John & Monica Mackenzie Menstrie
Mike & Marcia Ross Brentwood
Clive & Caroline Roberson Southsea
Joan Scott (Sutherland) Aberdeen
Duncan & Margaret Scott Aberdeen
Dennis & Fairly Sharp Braemar
Gordon & Yfke Simpson &
daughter Cathy Aberdeen
Bob & Jessie Simpson Glasgow
Dick & Dolly Simpson Aberdeen
Donald & Monica Stevens Edinburgh
Jan Tracy Aberdeen
Dick Tully & daughter Elizabeth Aberdeen
Jimmy Wright Insch
Charles & Margaret Will Ashford
Michael & Ray Whear Cambridge
Aberdeen Reunion 2002 Pictures
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