Boxing Day 1957, and the traditional family gathering on the front lawn at 19 Graham Road. The trusty old 16mm Victor, back with me from University, performed well most of the time - but exposure was sometimes a problem, as you can see from the footage of the sisters on horseback across the road. Good to see Mum's father and Auntie Vee, and also the shots of the Gambrill's when we were all still on speaking terms. Bill and Joy, always a vital presence at Sunday afternoon soiree's, make a brief appearance too. That's Orlando, the Marmalade cat, in Dad's arms, and later on Kirsty and Jenny's laps. The baby Helen is the first-born, hence the fuss ...