Chemistry Summer Party

Chemistry Communications Group took to the waves for its summer party on Friday with a nautical fancy dress competition that resulted in wildy varying interpretations on the theme.

 

 

 

 

 

Some of the men, including Seb, Mark, Paul, Ray (above l to r) and Vic, used the trip as an excuse to express their inner sailor. Looking camp, they appeared to be vying for "captain" Pete Harle's attention.

 

Some, such as Harwin (above) and Shirin, dressed as tourists.

 

Some dressed as pirates (Tom Wilks with friend). 

Many wore striped T-shirts, dresses and shirts, prompting managing director Diane Charlton to declare Chemistry a "stripe-free agency" for the next year. 

Others chose more unusual costumes. Among them a parrot (Tom Robinson), Poseidon (Jacob Lawson), a Baywatch lifeguard (Jack Poynter complete with musclesuit and padded red swimming trunks), a deck chair (Rupert Dixon) and what looked like a blue version of Morph, but was in fact a blue snorkler (Andrew Strumnik).

The ladies fancy dress prize was won by Karen Sainsbury, who cut a very striking and glamorous figure as a ship's captain. 

 

The men's best dressed prize went to Neil Twigger, who went as David Seaman, the...er...footballer.

 

Other notable mentions include Rob Trono who looked a bit too comfortable in a pair of sailing-themed open-toe wedge sandals matching those sported by Di and Liz.

 

Last but not least, on behalf of all the men at the agency, on and around the River Thames and on Fleet Street and the surrounding area at about 6pm (particularly the man in a white van who nearly cricked his neck as he drove past staring), a very big well done to Sareka, Stacey and Aimee, whose skimpy outfits brightened up an otherwise cloudy afternoon.

 

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