These pictures were taken in 1971 during the three nights of celebration when the Club paid off its mortgage, originally organised by Jack Warner in 1950, to own the premises outright.  It was an amazing occasion and important in the CAA’s history.  Many celebrities responded to our invitation.  Not all were photographed. Carmel Gregg was club secretary at that time and recently visited the club. We thank her for sending in these lovely memories.

Group 1: Richard Briers, Bill Fraser, Lynn Redgrave, David Nixon, Billy McComb, James Lytton, (Front) Lesley Sarony, Carmel Gregg, in the middle. Standing at the back Alan Randall.

Group 2: Nan Kenway, David Nixon, Greatorex Newman, Carmel Gregg, Arthur Askey, Alan Rendall

Group 3: Eamonn Andrews, Carmel Gregg, Arthur Askey shaking hands with Nan Kenway, Lesley Sarony in the background.

Group’s 4 and 5 are from a children’s party at the club which formed part of the celebrations. Pictured are Pamela Cundell, Rowena Vincent, Rowena’s mother,  Carmel Gregg, Clfford Ellison and Barbara Sumner (all committee members at that time.)