Colin Heslop [Q.S.M.] enjoying proceedings with Pam. Colin played for Canterbury Country in the 1962 when they beat town , and in the process, taking the 'Craw Shield.'

Jessie and Bill Reid with David and Sarah Wyllie. Bill was the halfback and David the 1st 5/8 in the 1962 Country Team.

Bette Anderson, John Gardner, Rob Smith and John Francis catching up. These fellows also played in the 1962 team. John also represented Canterbury. The 'Craw Shield' can be seen up on the wall.

Dick and Bev Cockrane. Dick was in the 1962 team too. Also played for Canterbury.

Alex Wyllie chats with Sir Colin Meads - two of the four guest speakers.

Ben Sturmfels and Gary Stewart, both from the NZ Rugby Foundation chatting with one of the guest speakers Mick Quinn. Mick played for Ireland, in his time, as 1st 5/8. He is a truly colourful character.

Kevin and Jean Meates with Dennis and Barbara Young. Both Dennis and Kevin are former All Blacks and incidentally are the 2 surviving foundation members of the Cantabrian Club.

Tiny Hill [Patron], John Morrissey, both Life Members, chat with Hugh Burry. All are former All Blacks.

Committee Members Robin Cocks and Ian Penrose enjoying the food and refreshments.

Brian McCrorie [Treasurer], Guest Arjan van Hasselt and Alan Day [Secretary] soaking up the atmosphere.

Pete Smith [MC] getting the show started with Mick Quinn and Sir Colin.

Another of the guest speakers - Tane Norton. Tane had some wonderful stories to tell.

Guest Speaker - Alex Wyllie ... pontificating.

Mick Quinn, along with the other 3 guest speakers, had us all in fits of laughter.

As you can imagine, Sir Colin told us some wonderful tales.

Dick Tayler was the auctioneer. Along with Pete Smith, a tidy sum of money was raised for the Cantabrian Youth Coaching Programme.

Pete Smith with a piece of seating from a 'Lancaster Park' seat, which had been autographed by the 1959 Canterbury players and All Blacks who had beaten the Lions.