40th Anniversary Celebrations14th to 16th June 2013
The English side of the 40th Anniversary celebrations took place in Deal during the weekend 14-16 June 2013. Friday 14th: The arrival of our guests in the early afternoon, followed by a guided walk around Deal (guests and hosts only) then an American supper open to all members.
Saturday 15th: The morning was free for our French guests to spend with their hosts. In the afternoon hosts and guests watched a performance of the play "In view of France" at the Astor Theatrefollowed, at 6.30 pm, by a reception and dinner at the Town hall which was open to all members.
Sunday 16th: In the morning a visit to the Timeball museum and the Maritime and Local History museum was arranged and in the afternoon a "Kentish Afternoon Tea" was held on the lawns at South Barracks. Our guests left that evening.