Saturday, August 02, 2008

Pask Family Gathering - July 26 2008

Pask Family Gathering 2008 held on July 27 at Whepstead, SuffolkWhat a superb event! 210 Pasks, and Pask-related people converged on Whepstead Village Hall in Suffolk on a glorious sunny day. They travelled from far afield, including New Zealand, Australia, Canada, and throughout England and Wales.

Pask Family Gathering 2008 held on July 27 at Whepstead, Suffolk
Some of the success is accredited to Jo for her local knowledge. She recommended the hall, and organized all the local logistics in Suffolk, leaving us to focus on the genealogical side. Also most sincerest thanks to all the helpers, including Fiona & Francis, Ros & John, Marjorie & Ted, Jeff, and Paula. With special thanks to Judy, Tessa & David, David & Karen, and Chris & Alyson for the sumptuous BBQ they provided, that was enjoyed by all in the early evening.

However, the main success was to all those who attended, and made the day such a momentous occasion.Pask Family Gathering 2008 held on July 27 at Whepstead, Suffolk

The Bury Free Press attended the event, and an article is in the paper this week, together with a photograph provided by Ian Konrath. For those who don't live in the area, the Bury Free Press article is available online, and the group photograph is available on the Pask, Paske One-Name Study website.

We are currently collecting together all the photographs, and these will be available on the Pask, Paske One-Name Study website over the weekend. So if you attended, and have taken any photographs we encourage you to e-mail them to us. Preferably identifying who the people are.

A full detailed account, and illustrated webpages will be available shortly. We just need a few days to recuperate, and to savour the wonderful memories.