A surprise party was organised to celebrate Colin Whiteley's 50th birthday; Jan knew that Colin would notice if she had party stuff in their mobile home, so other members of the club made the arrangements.

The 'Yorkshire Posse' put up the large marquee (ostensibly to protect their cars from the rain) on friday afternoon and bought the food - locally made pies - which arrived piping hot for the meal on saturday night. Sara and Katrina brought the decorations and put up them up on saturday afternoon just before the party; they also organised a large chocolate birthday cake with 50 candles.

Paul Robertson and Colin were driving the Tete Rouge car in the enduro race on Sunday, so Paul arranged for the car, number 63 this year, to be renumbered as 50 and Sara organised for their Team Name in the published programme to be Happy 50 Colin (not Tete Rouge).

Shaun McLaughlin and the gang did a great job getting ready for the party.		At the back people serve themselves with hot food, while Simon Pearson chats.		Everyone came along to join the celebration.		The food was very good, rib-sticking stuff; including a vegetarian option.
Shaun (standing) made sure everyone got their food.		There were plenty of pies and some people went back for more.		Mick Storey (right) with Colin behind.		left to right: Mick Storey, Colin Whiteley, Sammie Fritchley.
Sara brings in the cake; Colin managed to blow out all the candles in one go.		Colin made a short, but sweet, speech thanking everyone.		Colin chats with Pete Sparrow and (holding the bottle) Katrina Sparrow.		Colin next day with the renumbered Tete Rouge car