The Enid Blyton Society

So this is from the Twyford Times, same photographer, but more pics. It was so large that I have done it as two pics, fingers crossed that it will be readable.





In the bottom pic Gary is signing for children's author Anna Dale!

It will probably need a bit of Ming Magic (that sounds good!) to be readable.

Wonderful Tony. That's Laurence and Tini in the Noddy car I believe.

There you go

http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h50/b ... Timesa.jpg

and

http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h50/b ... Timesb.jpg

If you've not got a magnifying glass, and Ming hasn't put up a link, just right-click on the image, save and view at leisure!

No need for magnifying glasses. I have put up a link.

Congrats on the 1600th post.

Sorry it has taken me so long to add my thoughts. I have been in Scotland for a while, checking out universities.

I had a wonderful time at the Day. It was great to meet so many forum members, and to see Tony again after so long. I particularly enjoyed seeing Barbara Stoney again, who was just as lovely as ever. I am just sorry I turned up late and had to shoot off straight afterwards. I hope you all enjoyed your picnic.

Great, too, to meet Marcus and Gary. I was flattered that Gary knew who I was. (And thank you for signing an autograph for my friend, "The Kebab", by the way, Gary. She loved it!)

Matthew Roberts wrote:Sorry it has taken me so long to add my thoughts. I have been in Scotland for a while, checking out universities.

Checking out universities, Matt? Surely you mean single malts! There are also some good beers to find, north of the border. Deuchar's IPA is a real favourite of mine.

You really should get a note before going away. You missed all the Spamming that we were suffering, where were you? AWOL!

Welcome back

I am so ashamed! Not around when I was needed here! I should have left a note, you're right, but I didn't think you lot would be interested in my travel plans.

I didn't drink much whisky or beer (not a fan of either, I'm afraid, Nige), but I did consume quite a lot of wine, cider and various liqueurs!

I also went to see Travis in concert at the Barrowlands in Glasgow. Such a thrill. Fran, the lead singer, spoke to ME from the stage (out of 2,000 people) and dedicated "Why Does It Always Rain On Me?" to me. I have been on cloud nine ever since.

Excellent pics Tony. They even had the good taste to include my ugly mug in one. I see they also put in the website address. Good stuff. Thanks for posting those.

Where are you, LS? I am sorry I didn't get to meet you. I did meet one of the Stars -- Viking, who was very nice!

In the last picture on the right, the one of the queue for Marcus and Gary's autographs I am standing at the back of the line in a white short sleeved shirt. I think we did say a very brief "Hi" at one point Matt. I'm also in the grouop photo earlier in this thread.

Is that Anita between the two women talking to Gary and Marcus?

[Matt:] I have been in Scotland for a while, checking out universities.

Hmm - from Cornwall to St. Andrew's, perhaps? You're not a fan of Malory Towers are you by any chance, Matt?

[Jools:] Is that Anita between the two women talking to Gary and Marcus?

Yes - or at least that's my hair!

Thanks for posting the articles, Tony!

Anita

I had no idea Anna Dale was a member of the society. Has anyone read her debut novel, 'Whispering to Witches'? I enjoyed it very much...yes, now I come to think of it, it DID have quite a 'Blytonian' feel to it!

Incompetant chuffing journalists.

Anyone got an address or email address for the paper so I can set them straight as it were? If so do please pm me.

Pah