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Celebrations

Birthdays seem to always provide a plausible excuse to go out, drink irresponsibly, and take lots of very bad photographs. Also thrown in for good measure here are a couple of weddings, some graduation days and even an ordination ceremony. Don't ever say we don't provide you with variety here at John's Pictures.

Burgh Island March 2023: Wednesday 15th - Thursday 16th March 2023
A birthday trip down to stay at the Burgh Island Hotel.
Mum's Birthday Party: Saturday 8th to Sunday 9th Ocober 2022
A weekend in the East Midlands for Mum's birthday.
Devon September 2021: Tuesday 31st August - Friday 3rd September 2021
Three nights in Devon to visit Dad, coinciding with his birthday.
London September 2019: September 2019
Pictures from London in September 2019 including Erika's 7th birthday.
Vera's 100th Birthday: Friday August 9th - Monday August 12th 2019
A long weekend staying at a farmhouse near Abergavenny to celebrate Vera's 100th birthday with lots of extended family.
London May 2019: May 2019
Pictures from London in May 2019.
London March 2019: March 2019
Pictures from London in March 2019.
London September 2018: September 2018
Pictures from London in September 2018 including Erika's 6th birthday.
Vera's 99th Birthday: Friday 10th - Saturday 11th August 2018
Spent the night in Portsmouth to join Vera and family for her 99th birthday.
London March 2018: March 2018
Pictures from London in March 2018 including my birthday.
Venice and Florence October 2017: Saturday 21st - Sunday 29th October 2017
A week's stay in Venice during half term week followed by a night in Florence to attend Lorenzo and Olya's wedding.
London September 2017: September 2017
Pictures from London in September 2017, including Erika's fifth birthday.
Cornwall August 2017: Friday 11th - Friday 18th August 2017
A big family gathering for a week's stay in Polperro in Cornwall to celebrate various milestone birthdays including belatedly my 40th.
London March 2017: March 2017
Pictures from London in March 2017 including my 40th birthday celebrations.
London September 2016: September 2016
Pictures from London in September 2016, including Erika's 4th Birthday.
Al and Charlotte's Wedding: Saturday 8th August 2015
A weekend in rural Suffolk to celebrate Al and Charlotte's Wedding.
The Borders July 2014: Saturday 5th - Tuesday 8th July 2014
Long weekend in the Scottish borders and Northumberland to visit Lucy and Martin, and attend Tim and Akino's wedding.
London September 2012: September 2012
London in September 2012 - the month our baby girl Erika was born!
Lucy and Martin's Wedding: Saturday 22nd August 2009
Pictures from the weekend of Lucy and Martin's wedding in North Wales.
Vera's 90th Birthday: Saturday 8th - Monday 10th August 2009
A weekend in Abergavenny to celebrate Vera's 90th birthday.
Dartmouth: Saturday 18th - Saturday 25th July 2009
A week's holiday in Dartmouth, kicking off with David and Lucy's wedding in Padstow.
London March 2009: March 2009
Pictures from London in March 2009, including my birthday!
Simon and Vanessa's Wedding: Saturday 9th August 2008
Our friends Simon and Vanessa finally tying the knot (they'd been together as long as we had!) in a charming spot in rural Berkshire.
Chie's Birthday: Sunday 4th May 2008
A few pictures from our day out on Chie's birthday - a wander around the Victoria and Albert museum, followed by an exquisite afternoon tea at the Mandarin Oriental, and then a leisurely stroll through Hyde Park.
Stew's Birthday: Saturday 21st July
A fancy dress party down in Canterbury for Stew's birthday, the theme being rock/pop stars.
Rob's Graduation: Thursday 5th July 2007
Rob's PhD graduation day - long overdue and very well deserved!
Leon's Hat Party: Saturday 26th May 2007
An afternoon in a pub in Canterbury, wearing an assortment of silly hats, in honour of Leon's 30th birthday.
My 30th Birthday: Saturday 17th March 2007
A bit of a do to celebrate my 30th birthday (albeit two days late), including a picnic on Primrose Hill, a bout of karaoke, and then a chinese meal.
Our Wedding in Japan: Friday 8th December 2006
Pictures from our wedding, starting with a ceremony at Miyajima's Itsukushima Shrine, followed by a reception on a cruise ship, and then a final party in the centre of Hiroshima.
UK March 2006: Tuesday 21st - Friday 31st March 2006
Pictures from mine and Chie's trip back to the UK in March 2006, to attend Rob and Kate's wedding, and also visit friends and family.
Germany and Holland: Wednesday 14th - Sunday 18th September 2005
A few days spent in Germany and Holland, en route between Japan and Britan, for Yee and Hauke's wedding.
Graduation: Thursday 7th July 2005
My PhD graduation ceremony at Reading University.
Kate's Birthday: Saturday 29th January 2005
A "mythical creatures and people" themed fancy dress party at Rob and Kate's place to celebrate Kate's 25th birthday.
Simon's Birthday: Friday 17th December 2004
Dinner and a few drinks in Pangbourne (and Aldworth!) to celebrate Simon's birthday.
Steve's 30th: Saturday 21st August 2004
A surprise barbeque to celebrate Steve's 30th birthday.
Oxford Saturday: Saturday 7th August 2004
A continuation of the weekend long festivities to mark Gav's birthday.
Rich and Rosie's Wedding: Saturday 31st July 2004
Rich and Rosie's wedding in rural Wiltshire.
Leon and Yukari's Wedding: Friday 18th June 2004
Leon and Yukari's wedding, in Kent.
My Birthday in Windsor: Saturday 13th March 2004
A pub crawl in Windsor to celebrate my Birthday.
David and Cheryl's Engagement and Fireworks Party: Saturday 8th November 2003
David and Cheryl's engagement party, which was conveniently held in conjunction with their annual fireworks party.
Tom and Sarah's Wedding: Friday April 4th 2003
Tom and Sarah's wedding day, in lovely rural Oxfordshire. A few pictures in and around the church, and then mostly pictures of the reception.
William's First Birthday: Sunday 30th March 2003
Pictures from my Nephew's first birthday party.
My Birthday: Saturday March 15th 2003
A pub crawl through four (more or less) villages to celebrate my (and Tom's) birthday.
Barry's Pie Night: Saturday January 12th 2003
Barry's birthday, celebrated via the medium of pie eating.
Simon and Susanna's Wedding: Saturday August 10th 2002
The day Simon and Susanna got married.
Tim and Clare's Wedding: Saturday July 6th 2002
The day Tim and Clare got married.
Michelle's 30th: Saturday June 22nd 2002
Birthday, beer, biryani, balti, bhuna, beer, beer, beer.
Rob and Byrnie's Birthday: Saturday 20th April 2002
At the thrill packed venue - The Hope Tap.
Dinner at Jimmy's: Saturday 6th April 2002
Dinner at a Greek/Cypriate restaurant in Soho to celebrate Nicoletta's birthday.
Gyosei Graduation Day 2002: Thursday 25th March 2002
A load of pictures and videos from Gyosei College's graduation day and the drinking party that followed.
Meryem's and Cedric's Birthday: Saturday 12th January 2002
A jolly little birthday party at Stanhope Road for Meryem's and Cedric's birthday.
Jazz Club: Saturday 24th November 2001
A night out to celebrate Jill's birthday at The Jazz Club in Reading.
Dad's Ordination: Saturday 22nd September 2001
The day my Dad became Reverend Dad. Featuring Rowan Williams, now the Archbishop of Canterbury.
Graduation 2001: Thursday 5th July 2001
Not me graduating! (been there, done that) But some of my friends were...
Michelle and Libby's Birthday: Saturday 30th June 2001
A barbeque/bonfire/party at my old house for Libby and Michelle's birthdays.
Christmas and New Year with Yoko-san and Yuka-chan: Saturday 23rd December 2000 to Monday 1st January 2001
Chie's Mum and Sister came to stay in the UK over Christmas and New Year.
Leon's Birthday: Friday 19th May 2000
Another bout of alcoholism in Canterbury. This time there was actually a reason for it though!
Chie's Birthday: Thursday 4th May 2000
A lovely night out at TGI Friday's (yes it is possible) to celebrate Chie's 21st birthday.
Rob's Party: Saturday 29th April 2000
A joint party at Rob's house to celebrate his birthday, Byrnie's birthday, and me leaving Reading (well, sort of)...
My Birthday!: Wednesday 15th March 2000
See the pictures from my (23rd) birthday bonfire in my back garden on.
Vera's 80th in Monmouth: Saturday 21st - Sunday 22nd August 1999
A weekend visit to see family in Monmouth - Vera had a garden party at her flat, a slightly belated 80th birthday party. Also had a night out with some of the young folk in Monmouth.
Graduation: July 1998
The day I (along with a number of my friends) graduated from Reading University.