1. At The Normanby

Venue for all our reunions Hi Folks, sorry for the delay in putting these pics on the site - we went on holiday (to my son's in Singapore) two days later and didn't get back until the 2nd of November. Then I was busy, got a cold, got jet-lag, and was generally lethargic - until now. Another thing... I was using a new camera. Being into photography since 1968 I'm often asked by beginners how they can improve their photographic skills and I always say the most important thing is to get to know your camera. In other words become familiar with everything about it. I should have taken my own advice. Since then I have discovered that I have to watch that the dial with the various programme settings is easily moved accidentally resulting in taking photos on the wrong setting. I watch out for it now but on the night of the reunion I slipped up with a few shots...

2. On the door

Our hosts Marlene and Pam ably assisted by Barbara Unfortunately this is one of the dud shots. l-r: Barbara Wilson, Marlene (Tranter) Dales and Pam (Gatenby) Murtha. Behind is ? while Neil Clennigan has just paid his £2.00 entry fee. This entrance money covers the hire of the room (with bar staff) and the disco and the surplus goes to Charity. Last year the donation went to Breast Cancer Research while this year it was decided to help Prostate Cancer Research. The sum donated was £172.60 and Marlene received a letter and receipt from the Department of Urology at the James Cook University Hospital dated 21st )ctober. The Letter: "Can we say a big thank you to everyone from the Victoria Street Central School Reunion for their kind donation towards caring for patients with prostate cancer. It is the most common cancer amongst men and often a forgotten cancer. Thank you again. Yours sincerely Dawn Watson Urology Ward Manager." This includes everyone who attended, regardless of school.

3. Three guys

Joe Shackleton, Don Muter and Ray Ward

4. The Hansons

Ian and Peter Hanson flank an unknown friend

5. Alan and Jimmy

Alan Palmer chats to old friend Jimmy Jackson

6. The Girls

Margaret Williams listens to Dora Jackson

7. Margaret and Dora

Margaret Williams and Dora Jackson enjoy the night

8. Olwyn and Beryl

Olwyn Kendall and Beryl Featherstone study old photos

9. From Portsmouth

Roy Cox and his wife Lorna travelled up from Portsmouth for the do! And an email from Rick Wilkinson... "Hi Sir Dick," (He always calls me that - reckons I should be knighted!) 9col blue]"we can all make a mistake in taking a picture as I once mentioned to Anthony Armstrong Jones when he was taking a pic off Liz and Mag... "Don't you think it's better with the lens cap off?" The 2004 reunion was a good night but can be better supported and I commited the sin of not paying my entrance fee, which I innocently forgot to pay, a cheque is on it's way... Down to the business of the reunion pics: pic no 9 Roy Cox and wife Lorna ('now that's a camera Roy) pic no. 10 Roy Cox, wife Lorna and Rick Wilkinson. pic no12 Alan Purvis and John Chard (how does this guy look like he did 40 yrs ago?) pic no.19 Rick Wilkinson, Cliffy Wray (Mr Wonderful!), Jackie Longster and Sister, Roy Cox and his wife Lorna. I hope this helps you Sir Dick. It must be mentioned that Roy Cox made the effort to travel from Portsmouth for the reunion and it was a pleasure to see him ....regards Rick Wilkinson."

10. Joined by Rick

Roy Cox and his wife Lorna are joined by old friend Ricky Wilkinson

11. Jean Chard Group

Two friends with Jean Chapman nee Chard

12. Alan and John

Alan Purvis and John Chard

13. Cuz?

Judith and Michael Spence with Nora Kavanagh Michael said he came to the reunion specifically to meet me. He was doing his family tree and had found a Fawcett branch down the line which he thought might be my of my ancestors who were from Thornton Steward and Castle Bolton near Leyburn in North Yorkshire. We weren't able to talk for long and hoped to get together sometime. Unfortunately I've lost his address and hope that he contacts me again. Over to you Michael.

14. Rita, June and Joe

Rita Shingler, June McLay and her brother Joe

15. ?

16. Threesome

Kenny Taylor, his wife Rita Shingler and June McLay

17. Sisters

My cousins Iris and Shirley Carter plus Three l-r: Iris Carter, Shirley Breckon (nee Carter), ?, ?, ?.

18. Iris and Shirley

Iris and Shirley Carter ex North Street

19. Sack the photographer!

Sorry about this - another dud! l-r: Ricky Wilkinson, Cliffy Wray, Jackie Longster and Sister and Lorna Cox.

20. Val Wilson

Val with hubby Peter Hargreaves, Ged Murray and John Pluck Another dud photo but we want to see those who attended!

21. Tranters

Lillian and Flossie Tranter with a friend

22. Four Friends

Doreen Reiblein

23. Bob and Popsy

Bobbie Affleck has a laugh with Popsy

24. Brian McTurk

Mack lived in Upper Jackson Street and went to The Peter's A lot of people have said they didn't know Mack but it was because he left South Bank when he was twenty and went to Canada. When he returned he married a Guisborough girl and lived in her home town before moving to Great Ayton. Later they moved to the USA and lived near Boston, Massachusetts (when the Boston Strangler was loose!) before returning to Guisborough. Finally they settled in Scaling Village over the moors where they have been for a number of years.

25. Brian "Mack" McTurk

Robbie's nephew struggles to recognise people

26. Richie and Pat

Richie Sharples studies old photos with Pat Mackin

27. Roy Campbell

Roy was born and bred in Surrey Street Roy later moved to Grangetown where I used to pick him up when we both worked over the river for Rhome and Haas. While driving to work he taught me the song "Pi-pi-pi-pi-pi-Piano!"

28. Roy Campbell

Roy toasts Slaggy Island It's nice to see Roy looked so well and, if I might say, affluent after a few traumatic years. Good luck, Roy.

29. Elaine

The delightful Elaine (nee Meggison) and her husband

30. Old Biddies!

Ann Duckrin, Jean Kent and Pat Murtha Yeah, I know! I'm living dangerously!

31. Enid and Cynthia

Enid Fish and Cynthia Vaughn

32. Three Girls

Diane, Maureen and Marion Diane Sowerby with her mother Maureen (nee McMillan and Marion Fawcett (nee Nixon).

33. Breckon Girls

Norma and her sister

34. The Wrightsons

Brothers John and Alan Wrightson attended for the first time

35. Terry Larkin

Wearing his age well, Terry looked in

36. Jack and Mack

Jack Sowerby and Brian McTurk

37. Taking to the floor

Must be the Birdie song

38. The Light Fantastic?

"We could have danced all night..."

39. Pat, Jack and Richie

Pat Harrison attends for the first time Here with Jack Sowerby and Richie Sharples.

40. With Neil Clennigan

Neil (right) lives the nearest but attends for the first time Pity it's a dud shot.

41. ?, ?, with Norma

Two with Norma Breckon

42. The Stebilitis's

Jean (Jordon) with her husband Ian Stebilitis

43. Roy and Lorna Cox

Roy and Lorna travelled from Portsmouth for the do Photo from Lorna Cox The next few photos are from Roy's lovely wife Lorna. I took this one with her camera.

44. Roy , Jacqueline and Derrick

Roy Cox with Jacqueline Longster and Derrick Hinchley Photo from Lorna Cox

45. ?, Don and Rick

?, Don Muter and Rick Wilkinson Photo from Lorna Cox

46. Roy and Alan

Roy with Alan Purvis (another first-timer!) Photo from Lorna Cox

47. Roy and Me!

Roy with yours truly - Dick Fawcett Photo from Lorna Cox Lorna said I photographed everyone but myself...

48. Roy talks to Cliffy

Roy with Derrick Hinchley and Cliffy Wray Photo from Lorna Cox

49. Rick Wilkinson

Lorna's shot of Merrick Wilkinson Photo from Lorna Cox

50. Rick, Cliff and Girls

Rick Wilkinson,Cliffy Wray, Jacqueline Lonster and her sister Photo from Lorna Cox