Dates for your Diaries

Dear children,

This Sunday we are having a barbecue. Sandy is coming and you would all be most welcome. You know how she loves you all. It has been a while since she visited. It is promising to be a beautiful day and may be the last sun we have this year. We probably won't barbecue again till next summer. Wouldn't it be lovely to all enjoy that together?

On 12th it is Great Aunt Ethel's 80th birthday. She is celebrating with lunch at The Grand on the strand in Eastbourne. We have all been invited. Obviously, 80 is a grand old age and, since she doesn't have any children of her own, I'm sure she'd be thrilled to see all of you and yours. It would also be a great opportunity for you to catch up with your relatives on Daddy's side (some of them are really quite nice). Numbers are limited, so perhaps you could let me know at your earliest convenience?

We have been invited to a Champagne and strawberry buffet by the Echo. We can bring the whole family and they are laying on food and drink all day. (Your father and I get in for free. You would have to pay £10 per car, but everything after that is gratis).

If any or all of you would be interested in any of those dates, do just let me know. It would be lovely to see you, if you can manage it. It seems such a long time since we were all together, but of course there is no pressure.

Your ever-lovin'

Mamma
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