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There have been quite a few recent
events in the Dowsett arm of my family.
My Uncle Jack celebrated his 80th Birthday in October 1996. He had a party for both family and friends at the British Legion in Newbury, Berks. As you can see from the picture below, he had a good time. He is sharing a joke with my cousin, Sue.  Sue is also in the news herself, as she has just become a grandmother. Her daughter Felicity has just given birth to a son, Jack. My Mum, Pat, has been celebrating too - she's just had her 70th Birthday
in March 1997. She hosted a party for family and friends on Raven's Ait,
an island in the Thames near Kingston. The only way to the island is via
a private ferry boat, which made for a dramatic entrance! Everyone seemed
to enjoy themselves, despite some problems with the catering. Valerie's
husband, Allan, amused everyone with a magic show - the kids were captivated.
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