Ken & Jan did a wonderful job of arranging Stan's birthday party! Just the right mix of concerts, exhibits and socialising time.

Looking round the hall on Sunday afternoon I couldn't help but think that it must have been one of the greatest gathering of maritime folk there's been. The emotions were running very high by the end of that concert, with the final songs sung by Hughie, Stormalong and Stan's sons.

It was lovely to see people from so many places who had travelled to pay tribute to Stan and to celebrate his life and his legacy. Not only from the UK and Europe but the USA as well (Yes, Charley - The USA was well represented, with Bob Conroy, Jan Christensen and Dan & Bonnie Milner all on top form and vital contributers to the proceedings. Bonnie also had a lovely collection of photos and letters from Stan which she was kind enough to show me)

It was a truly memorable weekend. Thank you so much Jan and Ken. It was your vision, dedication, hard work and friendship that made it so successful.

Helen Pitt