February 1980. My guests arrived and took their places at my table. Sue Sweet, was rather appropriately named as she ran a newsagent and sweet shop. Her husband Harry, sitting opposite and pointing his finger, had seen the opportunity in Sydenham, London and bought it for her.

Next to Sue wearing the butterfly tie is Les Gabriel. A local businessman, he sells ice cream from an ice cream van during the summer and paraffin and heating fuels in the winter.

There is yours truly sipping some champagne from a glass as I said proudly wearing the beige silk shirt that Jean, gave me for my birthday. On my left opposite her husband Les sits Rita listening attentively to Sue's husband Harry explaining something.