Despite a couple of no-shows, there was a good turnout of 29 cohorts at our Christmas Lunch. We were glad that Dick Yeoh Peng Tiong from Perth could join us. We were also delighted to catch up with Lee Kong Hwee and Franklin Tan and trust they will attend our monthly lunches more regularly.

Everyone was in the Christmas mood, and Oliver Hennedige demonstrated this (and the ACS Spirit) well when he generously offered to cover the difference in food costs for those who prefer to order ala carte instead of the set lunch. Thank you once again, Oliver!

We look forward to the New Year and wish everyone a happy, healthy and prosperous 2006!