Doormen Ross McDonald and Michael Patterson welcomed guests in the foyer.

Roger Thorpe, Simon and Rick Spence were bound to be Interested in the guest speaker

Mark Toms, Glenn Joyes, Kevin Hooper and Lee Johnston enjoying drinks on the deck before dinner

Stewart Bullot and Gary Patterson - top barmen with plenty of service with a smile.

David French, Bill Moore and Kim Harris - the Cordon Bleu boys out the back-had the cooking of the meat well under control.

Brian Fitzpatrick & Ted White comparing stories!

Even the waitresses looked the part and their service could not be faulted.

Jacque Emerre and Sharyn Johnstone were determined to enjoy the night and a meal out.

"What a great front row!" Brian and Sean Fitzpatrick share a Joke with the Photo News photographer [Ginny Sherriff]

A couple of locals Peter and Pip Jackman

Margaret Thorpe scores an autograph from Fitzpatrick while sponsor Pete Morice debates whether to ask for one and Rosie Spence has already decided.

This group of devout rugby followers came up from Walroa for the evening. They are (L to R): Ross Hooper, Paul & Pip Gavin, Sean Fitzpatrick, Sue Hooper, Mike & Tracy Purcell, Jill & Rowan Pattison.

Jo Morice, Fi Harris, Sally Spence and Margaret French enjoying the opportunity to go out for a meal and listen to the present All Black Captain who turned out to be an excellent speaker.

Sponsors of the most successful evening are pictured with special guests Brian and Sean Fitzpatrick. L to R: Brian, Bob & Jan Briant (McCullochs) Sean Fitzpatrick, Sarah Eriksen & Peter Morice (Ball & Crawshaw), Gillian Chappel and Lindsay Wood (Steinlager)