Mastermind Club
Annual Functions 2015 to 2019
2015 Durham
The 2015 Annual function was held in Durham on the 11th -13th April at
The Raddison Blu Hotel
Magnum Winner David Cowen
Mugnum Winner Kevin Ashman
Ann Hegarty presents the Magnum Trophy to
David Cowan
Ken Emond presents DaveTaylor
with his runner up award
In contrast to last years hotel, 67 members and guests spent the week-end at the ultra modern Raddison Blu Hotel in the beautiful and historic city of Durham. Situated on the banks of the River Wear,
with stunning views of the Castle and Cathedral,it was an ideal location.for the week-end.
At the Friday buffet dinner, Mel Kinsey handed back the original Magnam trophy to the President Alan Blackman. The trophy had been presented to Magnus on his retirement from Mastermind and Mel had
managed to buy it in an auction of Magnus's memorabillia.
After his years sabbatical, Gavin was back to organise the events, these included a tour of the Castle, brilliantly conducted by one of the university students. With the cathedral adjacent, it made for a very pleasant way to spend a morning.Some members even climbing the steps to the tower of the cathedral to admire the magnificent views.
The Magnum competition was hotly contested, with the final being between two Davids, Cowan and Taylor. In the end David Cowan was the winner by a single point, winning the trophy for the third time.
The Mugnam was won by Kevin Ashman for the 9th time.
A most enjoyable week-end
Members waiting to visit Durham Castle--Josh the very knowledgeable guide
The Question team prior to the Magnum Final
"The Sisterhood" winners of The Mugnum team prize
L-R Wendy Forrester, Mary Andrews & Susan Leng
Philida Grantham & Stewart Cross
Marga Johnson-Munniksma and Sarah Scott
2016 Lincoln
The 2016 annual reunion weekend was held on
Friday 1st to Sunday 3rd of April
at the Lincoln Hotel, Lincoln
Magnum Winner David Taylor
Mugnum Winner Kevin Ashman
David Taylor receives the Magnum Trophy from last years winner David Cowan
Kevin Ashman is the Mugnum winner for the 10th time
Friday evening dinner
Long standing club members, Chris Pelly and former club President Lance Hayward
Members enjoy a guided tour of Lincoln Cathedral
Saturday afternnon on the River Witham on board
The Brayford Belle
Sonia Anderson catches up on her reading Tony Dart at the bottom of Steep Hill
Saturday Evening Dinner
The Magnum Question team get ready for the final
The Magnum Finalists
The Magnum winner David Taylor receives the trophy
Runner up Ken Emond receives his prize.
After dinner in the bar
Mugnum Runners-up
Anne Miller 4th place Mel Kinsey 3rd place
Kevin Ashman and Friend in the hotel foyer
2017 Hull
The 2017 Annual reunion weekend was held from Friday 7th to Sunday 9th April at the Brittania Royal Hotel, Hull
Magnum Winner David Porch
Mugnum Winner Katherine Johnson
Magnum winner
David Porch
The Magnum Finalists David Porch and David Cowan
The Magnum qualifiers
L/R Stewart Cross, Isobel Heward, Ray Ward, Katherine Johnson,
Ken Emond,David Porch, Dave Taylor,David Cowan, Leslie Grout
Members gather for the guided city tour
City guide Paul Schofield
The editor of "Pass" sseks inspiration from Philip Larkin
Something interesting down Prince Street
2018 Birmingham
The 2018 annual reunion took place at The Park Regis hotel, Birmingham on the 6th to the 8th of April
Around 50 members and guests attended the 40th anniversary reunion weekend held in Birmingham.
Magnum Winner
Kathryn Johnson
Mugnum Winner
Kathryn Johnson
Kathryn holds the Magnum Trophy while runner up David Edwards looks on
Gavin presnts the Mugnum trophy to Kathryn
2019 Torquay
The 2019 reunion took place at the TLH Carlton Hotel in Torquay between Friday 12th and Sunday 14th of April and was attended by 44 members and guests.
Magnum winner
Isabelle Heward
Mugnum winner
Kevin Ashman
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