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H&J Staff Summer Bash
Tuesday July 14th 2009
After weeks of meticulous planning which left nothing to chance (not even the weather), we were ready for our Great British day out.
Our coach trip started early and with a few hangovers in tow we set off towards Kent. The crack events team of Laura, Kat, Jules and Louise had prepared breakfast for the journey along with a quiz to entertain so the trip flew by. After a slight detour caused by a technical hitch with the sat nav (which just goes to show that it’s a good idea to have a map as backup) we came to our first stop at Valley Farm.
Here farmer Les and his wife made us very welcome for a bit of ‘pick your own’ fruit & veg. Whilst everyone got stuck into picking strawberries, cherries, broad beans and spring onions, Kat and Lou set up the bar and started mixing the Pimms.
Back at the pay & weigh there was a moment of panic as Lou surveyed the huge amount of fruit & veg that the guys had managed to pick. On further investigation it became clear that Kat had told her coach that it was a competition and we had to engage in some friendly bargaining with Les in order to come in under budget and avoid the wrath of “Mr Purse Strings”, Kevin Harrison!
Next stop was the beach at Herne Bay. Our fabulous chefs, the two Kevs and Gary had been slaving over several hot stoves to create a delectable Best of British picnic which included such delights as home-made Scotch eggs, Montgomery cheddar & onion pie, plates of smoked eel, trout & salmon with horseradish cream and pea shoot salad, Jersey Royal potatoes and fennel & artichoke salad. For those who could still find room, there was also summer pudding, scones with butter and jam and a selection of British cheeses. What a feast! With the marquee up and the tables groaning with glorious food it’s no wonder we had many envious glances from passers-by.
After lunch the games began; volleyball and Swingball for the more energetic and for those who preferred cerebral challenges we had a quiz on all things British and foodie with extra bonus points for correct answers to questions on H&J. Congratulations to Denis, Oscar and the Royal Society team for taking home the Bucket & Spade award presented by Patrick Harbour.
After a jolly good day had by all we waved goodbye to the coast and made our way home.
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