I can name nearly everyone in the picture. It was taken in 1954 when the boys club went to Belgium and stayed at the Hotel du Panier D'or in Blankenburg. From the left; Ron Smith, John Thomas (our wonderful club Leader from Wales),"Shonk" Avenall, Mrs Thomas, Wilf Belton, John Duplock, Rex Dunstall, Alan Berry hidden behind Ernie Farley, Bill Ingram "?" "?" "?" Dennis "Simbad" Simpkins, Me (Jack Patten) and Pete Avenall. What a great trip that was! 15 pounds each all found and one free ticket for the leader who promptly put his fare in the pot to share.
Jack Patten, Canada

I believe I can add the three missing names from Jack Patten's account of the Boys' Club trip to Belgium. I think they are Keith Townsend and his younger brother and Tony Betteridge. I met Tony a few months ago near where this photo was taken and we talked about this day in '54. I have also re-established contact with Jack Patten in Canada.

Further to my adding the missing names from the Boys' Club trip - it was not a 'day trip', it was about a week, and thoroughly enjoyed by all of us. Mr. Thomas was truly a great leader.

Did this Alan Berry live in Evelyn Avenue ?