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Birmingham Press Club's Christmas lunch

Press Club's Christmas lunch

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  1. Ed James, Michelle Dowse, Lucy Hacket and Helena Randall at Birmingham Press Club's Christmas Lunch.
    Ed James, Michelle Dowse, Lucy Hacket and Helena Randall at Birmingham Press Club's Christmas Lunch.1 of 4
  2. Claire Macklin, BMI Regional with raffle winner, Bryan Manley-Green, at Birmingham Press Club's Christmas Lunch.
    Claire Macklin, BMI Regional with raffle winner, Bryan Manley-Green, at Birmingham Press Club's Christmas Lunch.2 of 4
  3. Kay Alexander MBE, Joe Pasquale and Bob Warman at Birmingham Press Club's Christmas Lunch.
    Kay Alexander MBE, Joe Pasquale and Bob Warman at Birmingham Press Club's Christmas Lunch.3 of 4
  4. Dean Hull, Lois Burley and John Duckers at Birmingham Press Club's Christmas Lunch.
    Dean Hull, Lois Burley and John Duckers at Birmingham Press Club's Christmas Lunch.4 of 4
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