There will be a deathiversary BBQ party on Sunday the 24th May at Dilligaf's, further to celebrate the lives of Slats (Pete Hicks, ex Skinner's Rats, ex-Slattery, and formerly of a well-known big jazz band) Dave Bryant (well known here) and my late wife Jacqui Walker.

Starting about 1pm. Bring it and burn it format. Also bring instruments and voices. There will be some beer provided (jury at present out on whether a barrel or bottles so that the surplus if any is left (hollow laugh) can go to Knockholt, but extra will not go amiss. Also provided will be rabbit food and usual accoutrements to accompany the items brought and burned, charcoal, and Val's marquees in case of rain.

Memorial Chinese lanterns will be flown (weather permitting) when dark.

Location: 2, Elmtree Cottages, The Street, Upper Stoke, Rochester, Kent, ME3 9RU

Hosts: Val (Dilligaf, for Pete), Linda (Essex Girl, for Dave) and I (for Jacqui)