25th February 2026 40 Garcians from all over the Uk, Spain, Portugal and South Africa signed up for our special 2026 Reunion at the Imperial Hotel, Blackpool. Given it’s now 20 years since Littlewoods closed its retail doors, and many years longer since some left the Organisation, it’s a true reflection of what Littlewoods meant … [Read more…]
Hello to everyone in Garcia. Another year gone, another year older, despite the seemingly chaotic state of much of life around us, I do hope memories of Littlewoods and ‘all that was’ continue to shine as Christmas approaches. As you know, our 2026 Reunion is once more to be held at The IMPERIAL HOTEL BLACKPOOL … [Read more…]
Back to The Skipton Hotel, formerly The Rendezvous! Wednesday 5th March 2025 5th March saw our 24th annual Garcia Reunion back again at the delightfully situated canal-side Skipton hotel (formerly The Rendezvous). The new Management team provided a warm and friendly welcome throughout our stay. Two separate groups took to the hills and canal banks on … [Read more…]
Back to the Rendezvous Hotel, Skipton! Wednesday 28th February 2024 28TH February 2024 saw our 23rd annual Garcia Reunion return to The Rendezvous canal-side hotel in Skipton. An energetic group took to the hills on a traditional afternoon walk, whilst others met in the lounge for coffee. 28 managed to attend the splendid overnight dinner … [Read more…]
A FANTASTC 21st Reunion and 100th Anniversary CELEBRATION Blackpool 2023 saw 52 Garcians signed up for what promised to be a fabulous 21st Garcia Reunion, along with a nod to the 100th Anniversary of the founding of The Littlewoods Organisation by John Moores Sadly, 6 attendees went down with apologies and illness in the run up, including our Lifelong President testing positive … [Read more…]
Hello again to everyone in Garcia This update brings two items of news, the latter requiring action, from noon on Wednesday 15th February, should you wish to join in. First I am delighted to say over 50 attendees have signed up for Blackpool on 1st March for our 21st overnight Garcia Reunion, with a special … [Read more…]
Wednesday 23rd February 2022 The Rendezvous Hotel Skipton This year’s Informal Reunion was attended by 33 revellers….. Eileen Bartholomew, Pauline Birks, David Brown, John Cameron, Jim Clifford, Claire Cracknell, Alan Fraser, Martin Goodier, Barbara Gillman, Mike Gillman, John Hoult, Bob Louden, David Martin, Barbara Mavin, Peter McTague, Terry Murphy, Sheridan New, Tom O’ Hare, John … [Read more…]
20th Annual Garcia Reunion Review 24th February 2021 saw an unusual, but amazingly successful, Garcia Reunion using Zoom! ‘Great job’ …Jon Wragg ‘Terrific evening’…Tony Maguire ‘Very Slick’… Jim Clifford ‘Great night’…Andy Ward ‘Superb evening’…Alan Fraser ‘Brought back numerous memories’…Joe Banin ‘Such a brilliant virtual reunion’…John Ferran ‘Time flew, leaving everybody wanting more’…Gordon Russell ‘Wonderful evening. … [Read more…]
26th February 2020 saw our 19th annual Garcia Reunion returning to the Imperial Hotel Blackpool, which excelled in hospitality and provided a delicious 5 course dinner. Despite being the 3 year FORMAL event, keeping up with the times, Team Garcia decided the Dress Code would be SMART CASUAL. 46 attendees enjoyed the occasion which gradually … [Read more…]
Our 18th annual reunion took place at the Rutland Arms, Bakewell, which has become a fond favourite. Not only is the hotel ideally located, but its facilities are excellent, including the food and drink, whilst its staff are all friendly and welcoming! Possibly the best day of the year weather wise, (so different from the … [Read more…]