By Don Garland | Posted: Wednesday November 27, 2024
1st XV of 1973
Fifty years on, in 2023 the 1st XV of gathered at the Timaru BHS vs Waitaki BHS match in Oamaru. They dined together before and after the match.
Kevin Gallagher was keen to get together again in 2024, and both Dave Stark and Ian Sawers were both back from overseas and very keen to attend, John Blair* plus Coach Trevor White , along with his family.
Those that couldn't attend were Lyall Cocks (Covid), Barry Brown, Peter O'Neill (UK) Adrian Young (out of retirement and back Teaching), John Gloag (overseas) and Kevin Gloag (unavailable). Those attending in 2024 on the day of the TBHS v Waitaki BHS Sports Exchange were John Blair, Ian Sawers, Kevin Gallagher, Dave Hawkey, Harvey King, Dave Stark, Don Garland, Stu Lamb, Neville Brown, Warren Eddington,and Trevor White
We met up at the Columbus Cafe and had Brunch, then a get together in the Timpany walton Board Room. On to 1st XV game which TBHS comprehensively won, then to Old Boys' function at the Memorial Library. Later to Speights Ale House for very enjoyable meal.
Plenty of reminiscing on both occasions, and a big thank you to Dave Hawkey and Harvey King for organising, in particular Dave who also put together a book of the 2023 Reunion, and added in the 2024 Reunion
