Under the HCI flag John opens the procedings at the Meet & Greet
watched by the rest of the management team - John, Sheila and Von.



President Vic introduces new rallyers Tony & Christine.



A short walk on the first evening sets off over the canal bridge.



The walk introduced us to the lovely Essex Bridge
over the merged Trent and Sow rivers.



Back after the stroll we enjoy Roger's return with his customary fiery log.





Assembling for the longer walk the next morning at the White Lodge gates . .



. . then it's off along the canal tow path.



The scooter riders ready to go.





The circular walk . . and it's 'to the woods'!
picture by Tony W.



Who's got the map?
picture by Tony W.



This must be the lunch stop!
picture by Tony W.





Super scones with butter, jam and cream - many diets went into reverse!



Hey mum, what about that sharing thing we used to do?





At the 'Rock & Pop evening at Shugborough Hall Toyah Wilcox was doing her thing.



Some of the HCI members watching the Pop concert (including the elusive webmaster!)
picture by Tony W.





Before the 'Last Night at the Proms' at Shugborough Hall
there was a fly-past by a spitfire & the pilot reacted to Roger's flag!
picture by Tony W.



HCI members doing the Hornpipe at Shugborough Hall
picture by Tony W.



The big night out at the 'Last Night at the Proms' at Shugborough Hall
ended up with a magnificent fireworks display.







Undaunted by rain the HCI rallyers keep going regardless.



Christine gets 'volunteered' to read a saucy poem.
picture by Tony W.





Oh boy, now look what that Von has cooked!



Final gathering.
picture by Tony W.



It was a great rally made even better by having Roger & Sue with us again.
picture by Tony W.



Michael & Anita won the quiz prize.



Chairman Mike congratulates rally officers John & Von.





En route to the Saracen's Head for the evening meal.



All settled and ready for dinner.

Still some more pictures still to come . . . watch this space.