SYP 60th Birthday Party

On 18th June, the great and the good of the publishing world helped the SYP to celebrate their 60th anniversary in the stunning surroundings of the Underglobe at London’s Globe Theatre.

Guests descended the stairs into a moodily-lit and atmospheric party space, which included a large tree as a centre-piece. Images and videos of the SYP projected on to screens on the walls, giving a flavour of the society’s work.

The party was well attended, with guests from all areas of the industry filling the large and impressive space, networking, enjoying a drink and joining in the celebratory mood.

Angie Solomon, 2009 Chair of the SYP gave a speech outlining the role of the SYP and the benefits of becoming a member, as well as letting us know about some of the society’s forthcoming events.

She then introduced Andrew Franklin, Founder and MD of Profile, who was the guest speaker for the evening.,  As a former member of the society in the 1980s, Andrew was a fitting speaker to reminisce about the SYP, particularly due to the fact that he owes his very existence to the institution where his parents met each other. When Andrew was a member, the society was going through one of its less successful phases and looked to be dying out. Andrew emphasised how genuinely happy he was to see the institution now in such capable hands and doing so well as it reached its 60th year.

Food and drink flowed plentifully – mini-dishes of sausage and mash, and fish and chips in tiny paper cones were a quirky and welcome treat!

A large and impressive birthday cake was on display, and was cut ceremonially by the committee.

The party continued into the night, with shoes being removed by many, in order to take advantage of the huge dancing space and the DJ. 

Here’s to 60 more years!