The theme Alice in Wonderland was chosen because it was outgoing president’s Alison Maberly-Smith’s last official duty and everyone joined in with dressing in costume. 

There were quite a few rabbits, a few cards, a mad hatter, some queen-of-hearts, a flower and of course Alice herself. The new executive was sworn in and they are president Lorraine Bell, vice-president education Barry Mason, VP membership Sue Willcocks, VP public relations Margot Worgan, secretary Ros Scoble, treasurer Ann Mason and sergeant-at-arms Lorna Cambrell. 

Various awards were presented on the night including ‘Most Improved Toastmaster’ and ‘Toastmaster of the Year’ which went to Jenny Easey and Carol South respectively.