Oxfordshire Gang Show

Oxfordshire Gang Show 17 -22 February 2010


Val and Bill are heavily involved in Scouting and this week devoted their time  to the Gang Show. The Gang Show is more than just a Scout and Guide activity it provides terrific entertainment to all. Val and Bill’s role is front of house “meeting and greeting” all the visitors ensuring they are made welcome. On on night they have a specific responsibility for ensuring the local dignitaries are looked after. One such dignitary was Tim Stevenson, Oxfordshire’s Lord Lieutenant, who upon hearing about Val and Bill’s celebratory year agreed to be photographed with them.. 


Bill, Val and Mr Tim Stevenson

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