Class Reunions

[Sheik Yir Erse]

Obviously my class reunion is still many, many years away but just wanted to gather the thoughts of those, much older , forum members who've already had theirs.

Can you advise........

* What worked?
* What didn't work?
* What would you have done differently?
* What advice would you give?

Thanks in advance.

[knock]

"Obviously my class reunion is still many, many years away "
It's nearer than you think, sheik

Seriously any words of wisdom would be helpful. You know, like, what to drink that will keep us all going for three days, how to tell the other halves we'll see them sometime etc

[amron]

I would have made sure I had the Monday off work
Go for the whole weekend and enjoy every minute
Knock your better half will understand

Does this mean Shiek that my sister will be hitting the wee toon
If yours is anything like our reunion it will be fantastic


Im sure Ags will agree

[knock]

Amron

My other half appears to have convenient amnesia regarding that weekend! Still I made a note of all the taxi services that he required. Pay back time!
Yes that means you'll have a lodger for the weekend, not that you'll see much of her!
The monday off - I think I'll need a whole week off!

[Sheik Yir Erse]

Amron - I'll be delighted to see your wee sister again. Pass on my regards when you next speak to her.

On the recommendation about making sure you get the Monday off work, does trying to make it fall on a Bank Holiday weekend make it a better idea?

[amron]

Amron - I'll be delighted to see your wee sister again. Pass on my regards when you next speak to her.

On the recommendation about making sure you get the Monday off work, does trying to make it fall on a Bank Holiday weekend make it a better idea?

Sheik not everybody gets the September bank holiday
The schools here dont get the September or the May bank holiday I would rather lose 2 days elsewhere and have these

Anyway Im glad your reunion is years away as my sister is hard work LOL

Knock you will just have to repeat your other halfs convenient amnesia

[Ags]

Obviously my class reunion is years away too.....the next one
Sheik - you will need more than the Monday off! You won't be fit to drive until at least Wednesday!!
Amron - not sure what you think - or Mr Knock - but I wouldn't have changed anything! From the very first meetings to the 3 day event it was fantastic!!
Make sure you have a great committee Sheik - who have lots of laughs and mini parties to practice for the main event (and who still party afterwards of course - roll on 31st January )
I must admit I was a bit sceptical about the Friday night "meet and greet" for fear it may spoil the "main event". I think however it helped relax the atmosphere for the Saturday and people just got into dance and party mode straight away. We had 80s music as our theme and being in school it was just like the "auld days"!! The Survivors Sunday was amazing with everybody relaxed into each others company. My face ached with laughing for days afterwards. How I wish we were doing it all again this year! Any of us would be more than happy to answer any questions you may have Sheik, and you too Knock! I'm sure the other halfs will cope. Just enjoy every single minute!!

[Ticketty Boo!]

I organised two a few years ago. We were all around 34/35 at the time. Word got round and the big surprises were people we couldn't get a hold of who just turned up. Over the two nights which were four weeks apart, 75 different people turned up. Get help to organise it. Some people didn't like you, or your group of friends at school and might think it's your party. Hold it in a pub or hotel that everyone will feel comfortable in. Don't invite any ex-teachers.

What worked - don't go in with any expectations and make sure everyone treats each other as completely equal. This country needs everyone from the unemployed through to Prime Ministers and every single stage and class inbetween. Remember that some people will have gone on to have an outstandingly successful and happy life, others will not have been so fortunate.

What didn't work - one or two people who were all about "me! me! me!" Some people want to talk about themselves. Some people want to talk about others. Some people just want to listen. Don't take partners as they will have nothing in common with anyone.

Forget name badges. If you think you really need them - cancel the night!

[Ags]

I Don't invite any ex-teachers.

Can't agree with that one Tickety Boo - we had a lovely time with all of our teachers who turned up and some very nice letters (which we added to our "down memory lane " board) from the ones who couldn't make it!
A lot of the Grammar School teachers try to make the effort to attend reunions when invited Sheik!

[the ice maiden]

Sheik there is a meeting on Thursday night-you could maybe make a wee trip down for it. I have been talking to a few people and there seems to be quite a few going-but I still think we will be struggling for male enthusiasts! I can't understand them. I know Charles couldn't do enough for his reunion. In my opinion you have to have a varied selection of people helping. It doesn't matter if you never got along with people in school or not- we've all grown up a fair bit since then- well some more than other's(though not you Sheik-I'm sure you'll look the youngest there!).
I'm starting to get quite excited about it now, I suppose I owe Charles a wee apology as I maybe moaned a few times about the amount of meetings- but may I add the lack of constructive action that was being made, other than the increased risk to his liver
I really think name badges is essential, as going through the class list I couldn't remember quite a lot of people, but I honestly think it was because I was so quiet in school I didn't know that many people. Also, the other night on the Scottish news PC GREG BRYCE was on and I didn't recognise him at all.
Anyway looking forward to getting the committee formed on Thursday night-let the fun begin

[knock]

googled his name and there's a photo of GREG BRYCE on this page:

http://www.strathclyde.police.uk/index.asp?docID=5731

any other people's photos on web sites?

[elaine]

Have it when all the schools are closed for their summer holidays

[Ross]

googled his name and there's a photo of GREG BRYCE on this page:

http://www.strathclyde.police.uk/index.asp?docID=5731

any other people's photos on web sites?

Aye I see what you mean he has changed a wee bit but still recognise my auld mate Gregor