From the Freuchie archives

My brother, who is into our family genealogy, recently made contact with a request for some family information from the 1970s, which is why I was going through my McVitie's biscuit tin of Important Documents.

In amongst my primary school reports I came across the certificate on the left, dated 1956, which my ballet partner and I were awarded at the annual eisteddfod in Durban. Nearly 60 years ago - crikey!

The photo shows the costumes we wore for the routine. I don't remember the hat, but I do remember my trousers, which were bright red and made of corduroy, as was the royal blue jacket.

My partner in the photo, Lindsay, is the only friend from my childhood in South Africa that I've kept in touch with over the years. That dancing bond must have been a strong one!

Oh, and I also found the info my brother was after :-)