The annual luncheon gathering of the Society's former presidents takes place on the initial Friday of December at the revered Trent Bridge Cricket Club. This year, a total of twenty previous presidents came together to reminisce about the past years and receive updates on the Society from the Immediate Past President, Janine McKinney.
Janine warmly welcomed everyone to the luncheon and shared her memorable experiences during her presidency in 2022. The tables were adorned with a festive theme, and each guest received an oak tree decoration and praline chocolate as a symbol of Janine's planting of an oak sapling from Sherwood Forest's Major Oak. This act was part of the late Queen's Green Canopy project, which aimed to celebrate the platinum jubilee. In February 2022, Janine planted the sapling in a newly designated forest in the county. To commemorate this event, an engraved tree plaque was presented to Janine, which she will place at the tree during her next visit.
The luncheon welcomed Stephen Luke, the current president, as he joined for the first time. Alongside, there were birthday celebrations for Jason Waghorne and Rupert Bear.
Festive table decorations including the acorn tree decorations and praline chocolates. Immediate Past President, Janine McKinney with the Society's Head of Operations, Michelle Foster.
Jason Waghorne (2019) pictured with Janine McKinney (2022), Paul Bacon (2007) and current President, Stephen Luke.
Peter Jacks (1991) with Rupert Bear (1996).
Christine Doughty (2002) with John Britten (2011), Chris Hodson (2001) and John Appleby (1997).
Jason Waghorne (2019) with Austin Moore (2013).
Reminiscing on past sporting activities David Payne (2003) and John Appleby (1997).
Richard Nelson (2014) and Laura Pinkney (2018). Also pictured the Society's women in law presidents', Laura Pinkney (2018), Janine McKinney (2022), Deborah Hutchinson (2010), Christine Doughty (2002) and Kathryn Meir (2017).
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Back row from left to right: Richard Nelson (2012) - Stephen Luke (2023) - Austin Moore (2013) - John Britten (2011) - John Pearce (1994) - Chris Hodson (2001) - David Payne (2003) - Martin Gotheridge (1992)
Front row from left to right: Jason Waghorne (2019) - Peter Jacks (1991) - John Appleby (1997) - Paul Bacon (2007) - Rupert Bear (1996) - Peter Ellis (2008)
We would like to thank the hospitality team of Trent Bridge for their excellent service and, finally to all those that attended and made the luncheon as always a very special occasion on the Society's calendar.