John's
90th Birthday
Celebration
from 29th to 31st July
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Beautiful large luxury country house in the rolling Somerset countryside. The perfect event venue, as the entire house is available to hire including the 25 bedrooms and extensive parkland estate. A unique and beautiful place - steeped in British history, yet relaxed and incredibly comfortable.
Stunning wood-panelled rooms for meals, dancing and all types of events lead to cosy lounges with huge fireplaces and then sweeping staircases take you up to floor after floor of beautiful bedrooms and amazing bathrooms - everyone totally individual and with stunning decor. Stunning snooker room, antique furnishings and art, rooftop golf, tennis courts, gym, heated swimming pool and even a secret cellar casino and disco
Location
Venue: North Cadbury Court
Address: North Cadbury, Yeovil BA22 7DR
Parking: Available on-site
Directions: Google Maps
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JOHN'S STORY
Where it started
A young man with lots of hair!!!
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1970
Khim first knew him when he was a Chief Dealer in Chemical Bank, with side burns to compensate loosing the hair on top.
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1994
As John celebrated his 60th, a new chapter in his life with Khim and the Lim family was just starting.
1996-2003
Over the next few years, meeting more of the family and with so many beautiful ladies around, he decided that he would stick around.
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1996
John was quickly introduced to Penang hawker food by his father-in-law.
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2000
It wasn't long before John decided he was brave enough to go on his first cruise with the parents-in-law
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2001
John's courage continued to grow as his next adventure was a cruise half way round the world, also with his parents-in-law.
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2001
Not long after he became a grandfather as Jessica was born. A very proud moment.
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2003
Never one to miss an opportunity with the ladies. This time from Peng's side of the family, holidaying in Vietnam.
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2003
John soon came to learn of how welcoming the family was and could not believe that his nephew, Andy and his new bride Kah Wai, invited both him and Khim to join them on their honeymoon.
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2003
The first big family holiday arrived. Again, John was surprised how such a big group of family members could get on, let alone go on holiday together.
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2004
On his 70th, he was gifted a lovely Chelsea shirt by the Shericks.
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2014
Hi 80th quickly rolled on
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