My Dad was born in Nairobi, Kenya and attended Juja Road Primary and Eastleigh Secondary, leaving after his Senior Cambridge. In 1966, aged 20, he came to the UK. He lived with friends and got a job working for Crown Cork in Southall as a machine operator. After a few years he left to work for Optrex. In 1972 he married my mother Sudesh. In 1974 they had their first son, Ajay, and this inspired them to go into business buying their first shop in Kingston. Business suited Dad and through his hard work he successfully ran businesses in Nuneaton and London.

Finally he settled in Reading in 1985 where my Mum, my two brothers Rajiv and Sunil, my wife and children live today. He retired recently to travel and enjoy more time with us. Unfortunately, he cannot be here amongst us on this truly special occasion. My Dad died on April 6th 2006, one week after his 60th Birthday, in a car accident. He always spoke very fondly of his school days and the mischief he used to get into! We only wish that this reunion had been earlier as he would have been so excited to meet and reminisce with his friends. My Dad was a wonderful husband, father and friend, who is dearly missed every minute of every day. I hope that we have the opportunity to meet you at the reunion to share good times and memories.

Ajay Kaura – son of the late Ranjit Kaura

- As of October 2006