Boom is normally a quiet affair. We chat to you - and play thousands of records  - from our homes to yours.  And we love it that way.

But that means our occasional team get-togethers are even more special.

Our first, in 2021, was in the upstairs room of a small pub as the threat of Covid was just ebbing away. This year, we marked our fifth anniversary more grandly with a hundred of us assembling at The Ivy in London. Our presenters and partners were there alongside all the other valued members of staff who help bring Boom to you - and some special guests whose help we've really valued.

Many of us are old friends from other chapters of our lives  - but for some of us, these occasions are the first time we've ever met. It really was a magical night and we thought we'd answer your requests for pics by sharing a few here.

In the speeches on the night, we also shared some of the lovely comments you've sent to us recently.  They always mean the world to us.

 

Of course, when it came to speeches, we enjoyed a few mischievous words from our Great David Hamilton - standing here with our special guest Mike Batt.

Charles Nove (left) catches up with Peter Quinn and Paul Robey (orange jacket)

Roger Day (right) puts an arm around Bill Bingham

Fran Godfrey (right) with Don Black and Susie Sharpe.

The Boom Rock team assemble (l-r) Rod Whiting, Gary Burton, Roger Day, Nicky Horne, Paul Robinson.

Our Chief Exec - and Choices presenter - Phil Riley says a few words.

Jenny Hanley talks to Eddie Shaw and Paul Robey (in orange)

Diana Luke with Derek Webster

Susie Mathis with David Lloyd

Graham Torrington (centre) reaches out to toast with Derek Webster, with Diana Luke looking on.

Phil Riley with our sales supremo Don Thomson, David Hamilton and Judi Spiers

Les Ross (l) with Paul Robinson.

David Hamilton (l) grabbing a dance with Graham Dene, whilst producer Duncan Leven attends to vital  business on his phone.

Nicky Horne (l) proving just how much he loves his little old pal Graham Dene.

Finally the team shot, with names below

1-Charles Nove. 3-Les Ross (with Peter Quinn behind). 3. (back)-David Lloyd. 5-Rod Whiting. 5 (back)-Guy Henry. 6-Nicky Horne. 7-Roger Day. 9 -Rob Jones. 9 (back)-Diana Luke. 10-Graham Dene. 11-Bill Bingham. 12-Ron Coles. 14-David Hamilton with Susie Mathis alongside and Steve England 14 behind. 15-Quentin Howard. 16-Gary Burton. 17. Graham Torrington. 19-Don Black (with Fran Godfrey alongside and Paul Robey behind left and Mike Wyer behind right ). 20-Susie Sharp. 21-Nick Bailey (with Les Smith behind). 21(back) Paul Robinson. 24-Dave Brown (Jenny Hanley behind). If only they stood in neat rows!