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The invitations for this event were sent far and wide. Read the invitation here.
There were many press articles celebrating Edward Upward's birthday and the recent publication by Enitharmon of his newest collection of short stories - A Renegade in Springtime. His page on the Enitharmon web site is here.
The party was held at the Parkbury Hotel in Sandown, Isle of Wight (Map, Island Web Site)
Sandown has been the home of the Upward family for over 100 years, but the family has been on The Island for much longer, as this plaque on a building in Pyle St, Newport shows.
Edward greets his great grandchildren - James and Clara
Richard Upward feeding James...
Richard's Mother-in-Law (Ina Sinclair) and wife (Allison Sinclair)
Jeff Allison, Edward, Kathy Allison
Antony (the Photographer) and Janet Upward
L->R Isobell Hay, Ian and David Allison
There were about 80 guests...see their pictures (apologies to anyone who feels they have been misclassified...complements and complaints to info@theUpwards.net )
The Parkbury Hotel laid on a splendid buffet...
The assembled company enjoys lunch...
Then of course there was The Formal Happy Birthday...poem by Kathy Allison, Edward's daughter and singing by the assembled company. Watch the video's here.
The cake of course had a literary theme...books!
Clara (Edward's first great grand-daughter) Blowing out the Candles on the Birthday cake and then Edward cutting the cake.
Janet Upward presents the plaque for the Maple trees which have been planted in the Ventnor Botanical Gardens as part of the gift from the assembled company.
Richard Upward reads a few closing words.
L->R Standing - David Allison, Antony Upward, James Upward, Richard Upward, Kathy Allison, Jeff Allison, Ian Allison, Janet Upward, Isobel Hay
L->R Seated - Edward Upward, Clara Upward, Allison Sinclair
Edward and his daughter Kathy...and yes the badge does say "I am 100"
