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018/2019 ONs are getting serious

2 about business (page 20-43)

1 Old Norvicensian Welcome Welcome

Welcome to this year’s edition of the or even reach out to acquaintances with Old Norvicensian magazine. As ever, it whom you have lost contact. seeks to provide a link with your school Contents by updating you on news from Cathedral Attending an ON event is always a good Close, both in terms of activities of the way to reconnect; please be in touch with current school and alumni events. the Development Team if you would like further details of what is coming up. You However, it also seeks to offer stimulation are guaranteed a warm welcome in School 02 94 114 and reflection from the ongoing lives of House, where my colleagues and I will Norvicensians in the wider world. After all, always be pleased to update you on the News & Announcements Obituaries our direct contact ends relatively early in latest news and plans. Updates Weddings, babies Remembering those ONs who your lives and the most we can do is set Development and and celebrations have sadly passed away you up for your ongoing experiences; most I should like to finish by offering my thanks School news of your life is lived as an Old Norvicensian to those who have worked hard to produce and, if we get it right, the best bits happen such a quality document – happy reading! then, too! Steffan Griffiths I therefore hope that the pages which Head Master follow will be of interest in their own right but will also encourage reflection on your own experiences from school and since 44 that time. They might stimulate you to make contact with existing alumni friends Life Since News and stories of life since Norwich School

68 When I became President of the ONs, In the context of the world right now, One of the most valuable places the ONs my immediate challenge was to drive in great flux politically, socially and as a Society can practically help us all 20 Memory Lane 100 124 tangible value to ONs for their participation economically, having those friendly souls reach around that corner is in business. Take a trip down Memory Lane in the Society. just around the corner is no bad thing. We all aspire to do better business and Features Photo Album Ambassadors & Events it is a common thread that binds many Old Norvicensians The year in photos ON Ambassadors and 2019 It’s amazing that we all enjoy the social Connectivity, and particularly social ONs, from just leaving university to well are getting serious Events Directory aspect of the Society and long may that connectivity, is changing our lives into retirement. As such, we are looking about business continue. I am looking to increase the year by year at a speed we struggle to to launch a new business event in London depth and breadth of participation in comprehend. Thinking of the ONs as a to help ONs get serious about connecting the ON Society and for there to be an 7,000 person, well-educated, intelligent, and inspiring each other through business. expectation of real and clear tangible socially-connected community is an More details on this later in the magazine. value. After speaking to many ONs, the exciting prospect and one that means conclusion that we have reached is that everyone can benefit from everyone. We are looking at how technology can help we should revamp and increase the enrich further how we connect with each 78 impact ONs can have in business. Sir Nigel Bogle, giant of the advertising other and make those experiences valuable. industry, once said: “Large is just a collection A Year to Remember The vast majority of ONs need successful of lots of small.” Jeff Bezos, of Amazon fame, Throughout the year you will see a Highlights from the year business in their lives. There are some defined the optimum size of a team as no continual enhancement on what is already small micro groups of ONs who already more than the slices of one pizza. a great programme. help and stimulate opportunities with each other; however, we would like to take it to It would seem that building a successful Matt Charlton (80-89) the next level. I passionately believe that ON community is the same. Lots of small ON President “just around every corner is an ON”. groups of twos or threes who stay in touch. Keep up to date at Follow us at Join the growing community of If the Society can provide an inspiring www.facebook.com/NorwichSchoolON @NorwichSchoolON Old Norvicensians on LinkedIn A friendly soul who shares much enough framework to connect these common ground and welcomes any groups, then many things can be achieved ON as a brother or a sister. personally and collectively. 3 Old Norvicensian News & Updates

EVENT HIGHLIGHTS

The year 2018 saw many more successful events. Over the next few pages, News & Updates I share with you just some of my highlights. by Rachel Lightfoot (NS 03–present) School Events

The magazine is filled with news and stories I sharing a love for Australia, the interview This special Norwich School bond is Seeing our pupils full of smiles and by our Norwich School family. Many thanks went well, and I was appointed as Bursar’s evident at reunions and events that I positivity at school and at events. Our to everyone who has contributed. We have Assistant and life at Norwich School bring to you throughout the year. The pupils never fail to amaze me, whether it certainly enjoyed pulling it together and began. On my first day, a colleague said, atmosphere at any event showcases the be seeing them speaking from the pulpit; hope you too enjoy the read! “you will stay forever” and here I am! life-long friendships that have been made performing at Norwich School Unplugged; and the respect for the staff. How lucky on stage for our ‘West-End’ style Over the pages you will discover your I would like to say thank you for your we are that this all begins when you step production of Chicago at the Playhouse; school has grown. Our little people support throughout my time, for your through those Norwich School gates. performing with the Choral Society and have settled well into life at Pre-Prep, attendance at events, the stories you the London Mozart Players; or just kicking the Music School has moved to 1, 2 and share, your contributions to the magazines As you know, the toughest part of my a tennis ball around the playground with 2a The Close, the crypt is a gallery and and social media pages, and the kind job is the sadness of losing members of their forever friends. exhibition space available to hire, and the words I receive plus for your support to our community and 2018 brought more Blake, once a gym, is now an amazing one another. It is indeed rather special sadness. I give a special mention to my performance space. You can also be being part of this Norwich School family. beautiful colleague and friend Hélèna married or christened in the chapel and Lewis (née Mitchell) (NS 02-18). so much more!! If you would like to take a Not only am I blessed with working This lady and friendly face greeted me tour, please get in touch as I would love to in the stunning Cathedral Close, but I on my arrival at Norwich School in 2003. show you around your school. have the privilege of the camaraderie After a brave fight with cancer, Hélèna Alex Humphris’ ON Music of the common room. The staff here passed away peacefully at home with The year 2018 marked 15 years of my time make a massive difference to the lives of her family. H’s kindness, her caring ways 90th Birthday Watching Finn McEwen (12-14) perform at Norwich School. In 2003, I arrived for Norvicensians and are a real pleasure and friendship were second to none. at his concert in the chapel and at interview with Nick Cooper, Bursar to work with. If you asked any member The bravest lady I have ever known. In January, I had the honour and the Richard Allain CD Launch with (NS 91-04). Sitting in 71a with a friendly of teaching staff “what makes Norwich Hélèna and all those gone are never privilege of pulling together a party Ben Nicholas (85-94) directing at welcome and the stunning backdrop of School special to them?” they would forgotten and will be remembered at for Alex Humphris’s 90th birthday. the cathedral. More on page 83. the cathedral, I knew immediately this answer the pupils, followed by their events throughout 2019. It was a wonderful occasion with that NS is where I wanted to be. With Nick and colleagues and the location. bond shining through. Alex and I were overwhelmed by the kindness, love and support from ONs and lifelong friends. Alex’s words: “Thank you everybody so much, for coming to the party, for all ON ELECTIONS the cards, messages and presents.”

Thank you to everyone who voted in the Words from Aiden: 2018 ON Society Elections. We offer THANK YOU! a warm welcome to ON Society President “It has been a great pleasure to have been Matthew Charlton (80-89) and Vice the ON President for the past few years President Ben Steward (76-85), who and to have met so many interesting began their duties on 25th November. ONs. I am convinced that there is an ON Choir The Royal almost unique connection between us all Words from the President: which allows the building of friendships Together we and networks across the generations. London Norfolk Show “I am amazingly humbled to have been It is my profound hope that the excellent raised £718,000 chosen to be President and say thank work on the ON Bursary Fund goes One of my favourites… listening to the Catching up with familiar faces at another you to everyone who supported me. I from strength to strength and that our voices of the ON Choir rehearse for a fine show delivered by Greg Smith (65-75), In the academic year 2017/18, we am genuinely excited to get going and community can play its part in ensuring few hours before performing a stunning RNAA Chief Executive, and lunch at the continued our successful fundraising look forward to meeting you all in the the gift of a Norwich School education concert beautifully directed by Colin Young Farmers with ONs – thank you efforts through your hugely valuable near future to get to hear your ideas can be available to Norfolk children with Dowdeswell (NS 83-10) and two firsts Rob Youngs (07-14) for your hospitality. generosity and support. Taking into and input into our Society.” the most potential, rather than the most for me, catching an Uber and ending account all donations, awards and means. I know that the new team of Matt the evening at The Ritz! The Development Team would like to and Ben share this aim and the Society funds, this totalled an amazing £718,000. Do let me know if you are planning to thank the outgoing ON Society President is in very safe hands. I also want to thank On behalf of the school, the pupils Thank you so much for your hospitality attend the show this year, or if you have Aiden Watts (91-01) for 5 fantastic years of Rachel Lightfoot and the school for their and staff we give our heartfelt thanks. service. Aiden, it has been a real pleasure continued support of our community Richard Smith (67-74). a stand at the show, and we will do all working with you. Thank you! of ONs, which is often unseen.” we can to show our support.

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The Class of Catching Up It is wonderful to see retired and former Peter Clayton (NS 61-92), Anna Dunlop members of the Common Room (NS 76-99), John Granger (NS 64-93), throughout the year and especially at Alan Steynor (NS 67-74), Alan Phillips 1988, 1998 and with Former our events. Just some of the names you (NS 54-63), David Sturdee (NS 83-07), may remember: Peter and Pat Harrison Marguerite Phillips (NS 91-05), John 2008 Reunions Staff Members (NS 61-94), Alex Humphris (NS 52-88), Benns (NS 67-97), Edward and Aubrey Hammond (NS 60-87), Tony Pippa Tildesley (NS 79-90) and many The fun and laughter, excellent Yarham (NS 88-05), Tony Fullwood more. You are welcome to join us at speeches and memories shared make (NS 92-12), Paul Henderson (NS 79-94), the various events and I am very happy each reunion special. Stuart Andrews (NS 67-75), Margaret to pass on messages to any of your Ashbee (NS 76-98), Gavin Sumner teachers if you would like me to! Thanks to everyone involved for bringing (NS 88-11), Phil Skinner (NS 87-07), together and attending the reunions and making them so memorable, with a special thanks to organisers Chris Roberts (79-88), Julian Wells (82-88) and James Devereux (82-88), Victoria Turner (96-98), and Pieter Claussen (99-08). And to our guest speakers, Chris Brown (NS 84-02), Peter Goddard (NS 83-present), David Norwich School Bateman (NS 92-present). Please do not New York City Jazz Night at leave it too long until we see you again! WINNER ON Dinner Epic Studios of National Hosting another dinner with US ONs/ Epic is an amazing venue space in the friends at the Oceana Restaurant and heart of our fine city. A blank canvas, Did you leave Economics meeting wine hero, John Forrest, at the with an out-of-this-world PA system and wine tasting event. My sincere thanks an amazing technical crew who can bring Norwich School in Competition to Maria and Steve Bowling (74-83). events together for any occasion. We are a year ending in a 9? very lucky to have this as an event venue. Joining our first-place winner, Edward The next dinner takes place on 4th May Thank you, Linda and Jonathan Thursby If yes, then we encourage you to Cubitt (12-18), at the Economic Research 2019. US friends, please do join Steve, (77-86) and the Epic Team! join us and come together at the Council, 8th Annual Clash of the Titans Maria and me for an evening of fine food, flagship ON events, namely ON Day, Awards evening. Ed secured first place company, a nostalgia trip and to catch Our pupils always look forward to their 29th June, and the ON Dinner, out of 885 entrants, up against the up on the latest school news. studio experience and we look forward 30th November, and your reunions. professionals. A proud moment indeed! to coming back on 16th March 2019. www.epic-tv.com

Reunion Dates The sound of Jerusalem singing out for for 2019 Final Assembly the Class of 2018’s final assembly as pupils. Their parents applauding as they 8th June leave the cathedral on the hottest day of Class of 2009 Reunion and Class the year for a celebratory glass of bubbles on the Upper Close. Ending their time at incredible, take every opportunity 29th June of 2018 Norwich School with a ball at Norwich City Lower School while you’re here. Even if you are Class of 1989 Reunion Football Club with everyone boogieing on shy, even if you have a physical Leavers’ Ball the dance floor to the Joe Ringer Band. Speech Day impediment, even if you think you’ll 29th June be rubbish or your friends think ON Day George Sargent (07-07) delivering something isn’t cool – still go for it. By Classes of 1979, 1969, 1959 and his inspirational address to the Lower far the most exciting thing right now, 1949 to meet at ON Day and Lunch School at Norwich Cathedral. looking at all of you prize winners, is 2018 London the thought of what you could all go 14th September Extracts from George’s speech: on to achieve. There could be a future Class of 1999 Reunion Drinks Reception ON Dinner I Vow to Thee My Country and Jerusalem), famous artist here, some life-saving with prizes for the most committed table. “Though Norwich School may not doctors, academics, journalists, 27th September The London Drinks were held once again Having the awesome Bailey Tuddenham leave you as a ready-made young adult actors, dancers or even some life- ON London Drinks at the RAC. If Bond’s Aston Martin in the (16-18) entertain us at the drinks with some who will become an instant success, changing teachers. You have a whole entrance on arrival wasn’t enough, having classic swing, the legend that is Gavin Join us on 30th November 2019 it does give you the confidence and world of possibilities open to you. So, 30th November the very lovely Zoe and Jim Hawkins Sumner delivering a fine speech and the for another great evening… Expect wherewithal to force the issue and when you do finally leave school – in ON Dinner (NS 02-11) join us made the event rather Head Master getting us all up to sing good food, company, glamour, a spot make opportunities for yourself. The many years’ time – please don’t have special! Long may their attendance at those favourite Norwich School Hymns of singing and a toast or two! opportunities you have here are quite any regrets. Make the most of it.” events continue! (Guide Me, O Thou You Great Redeemer,

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I would encourage anybody to apply to Norwich School who aspires to an education combining academic depth, extraordinary co-curricular Investing in breadth and preparation for a lifetime of leadership and service, even if it is a path you may never have thought possible. Norwich School really does welcome all, regardless of social or financial background, and if you can contribute to school life and enrich the wider community, the school tries Our Future everything possible to enable you to thrive here… Clichéd as it may be, Norwich School really did change my life. If you had told It is an exciting time here at Norwich School and your help to deliver our strategic plans is key. me 3 years ago I would have achieved the results I did and be attending one As you know there are ambitious plans under consideration for major multi-stage development of the world’s most prestigious universities, I would have thought you insane.

within The Close. We are also looking to increase support for bursary places so that more But here I am, looking forward to the next 3 years of university life, thanks to children can benefit from a Norwich School education. the career path I only discovered whilst in The Close.

Former Sixth Form pupil and bursary recipient, written shortly after gaining a place at one of the UK’s top universities.

We invite you to How can you help?

Invest in Our Future Making a gift Find out more You can make a one-off or regular gift to the school,

be it monthly, quarterly or annually. Together the money we raise supports three key areas:

Bursaries Becoming a Sponsor Norwich School is committed to investing in outreach, bursaries There is a range of sponsorship opportunities available, including: and scholarship support. Each year, we receive over 100 requests – Naming opportunities, including naming a bursary or buildings, for bursarial assistance. Our ambition is to increase the number rooms and other facilities. of bursary places so that more children can be given the – Naming a seat in the Blake Studio. Further information opportunities of a Norwich School education. – ON Magazine advertising. If you would like to support Norwich – Outreach opportunities. (Find out more at: www.norwich-school. School or to find out more about Head Master’s fund for greatest need org.uk/beyond-norwich-school/outreach/) ways to give, the Development Team Donations can make a significant and immediate impact on – Branding opportunities at sports pitches. would be delighted to hear from Norwich School and its pupils. Philanthropic gifts help to provide – Sports kits and equipment. you in person, over the phone or a secure footing for us to plan ahead and enable the school to – Events: musicals, plays, concerts, etc. via email. respond swiftly and flexibly to changing circumstances. Corporate Sponsorship Package Facilities and equipment This is a way to further extend your company’s reach by becoming Please get in touch with: The physical infrastructure of the school enriches the daily a Corporate Sponsor of Norwich School for a one-off cost of £1,000, experience of our pupils, but it is not always easy to provide which includes a half page advert in the ON Magazine plus wider Jonathan Pearson (78-87) cutting-edge education in medieval buildings. New funds will sponsorship throughout the year at events, on our website and (Fundraising Campaign Director) help us to meet critical pupil needs. rolling boards around the school. [email protected]

Leaving a Legacy Did you know you can leave a gift in your will to the school? Rachel Lightfoot Leaving a gift in your will can play a vital role in helping realise (Development Manager) our vision for the school. [email protected]

Our legacy promise: We will answer questions honestly and quickly. or online: www.norwich-school.org. We won’t put you under any pressure. Your loved ones come first. uk/beyond-norwich-school/support- We promise to honour your wishes and we will use your gift wisely norwich-school/ and effectively.

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September 2018 Norwich School News History made as the school’s first 4-year-olds arrive

As the 2018/19 academic year started, the Lower School welcomed pupils from as young as 4 years old for the first time. The extension of the Lower School, to include facilities for children in Reception, Year 1 and Year 2, means that the school is now buzzing with boys and girls from aged 4 through to 18.

Master of the Lower School John Ingham commented:

“It has been exciting to see our beautiful new Pre-Prep building filled with so many happy and excited children. We are all delighted at Norwich School to be responsible for the education of children throughout their 14 years of schooling.”

The bottom of the pavilion has been converted into the new classrooms and a dedicated outdoor space has been created, complete with a mud kitchen and pirate ship. With 57 new pupils starting in the Pre-Prep, the first phase of the project has been a resounding success.

April 2018 April 2018 July 2018 GB Olympic Step into Pupils receive gold medal Techathon awards at the winning hockey hosted at Cambridge captain visits Norwich School Chemistry July 2018 November 2018

Norwich School Norfolk’s first junior Techathon took place Challenge Intergenerational Sports Norfolk Chamber at Norwich School over the Easter break On 16th April, GB Olympic gold allowing young people aged 8 to 18 to Twenty-five Norwich School Lower Day creates fun across recognises the school’s medallist Kate Richardson-Walsh explore the possibilities of technology in an 6 pupils received awards in the 2018 OBE visited Norwich School to informal and creative environment. It was Cambridge Chemistry Challenge. generations work with a top award speak with pupils and lead a coaching a great opportunity to meet like-minded This gruelling challenge is a real test of session. Kate captained the history- people, expert mentors and even potential resilience, knowledge and application. making women’s hockey team at future employers. Obtaining any certificate is an achievement Norwich School hosted an Intergenerational Sports Day which The school was awarded ‘commended’ status by Norfolk Rio 2016, which collected the first (over 50% of entrants nationally do not saw care home residents, Norwich School pupils, little visitors and Chamber of Commerce, in recognition of its commitment to ever GB Olympic gold medal for get any award) and, of the top awards, their parents take part in specifically adapted games and challenges enterprise engagement across the life of pupils and improving women’s hockey. only 700 are given out. suitable for all to enjoy, with the aim of creating friendship the employability skills of young people in the region. across generations. The Young Chamber judges were particularly impressed with The day, organised by social enterprise Friend in Deed, encouraged the sustainable and focused programmes that were in place attendees aged 0 to 90 years to form teams and take part in events to encourage pupils to consider their future opportunities in the including an egg and spoon race, target throw, relay race and ten world of business. The award aims to provide a platform not only pin bowling competitions. The event took place on the inaugural to recognise the work already happening within education but Norfolk Day, which celebrated the county and its many highlights. also to create a springboard for new relationships between businesses and education. 10 11 Old Norvicensian News & Updates

February 2019 Norwich School wins national House award in recognition of outreach work Competitions

Norwich School was announced winner has worked with over 200 local schools, 42 local organisations. This outreach of the ‘whole-school community initiative charities, businesses and organisations and partnership work is summarised in of the year’ at the prestigious Tes on 190 schemes. Pupil-led charity drives Norwich School’s second Reaching Out Independent School Awards 2019 in have raised over £10,000 and even booklet, which was published in January. London. The judges congratulated the received a personal letter of thanks from pupils and staff for their ‘broad and deep’ Sir David Attenborough. Community work All news stories are available to view outreach programme across both the is a particular priority and pupils have at norwich-school.org.uk Lower and Senior Schools. The school spent over 5,700 hours volunteering with

House Music Sports Day House Cricket

Nelson were awarded first prize in the The annual Sports Day took place at the Some great cricket was played during this House Shout with their hearty rendition of Lower School playing fields on Saturday year’s House Cricket Festival, including the George Ezra’s Shotgun and School House 30th June. Records were broken on both inaugural Senior House Cricket Competition won the overall prize for the House Cup, track and field, despite the hot weather which was won jointly by Nelson and Seagrim, made up of the scores for the individual, and blue skies. with Coke in third place. Brooke finished ensemble and full house pieces. Jonathan first in the Intermediate Competition, with Jolly (saxophone) won the 2018 Bernard Coke second and School third. In the Junior Burrell Memorial Prize. Competition, Repton finished first, Seagrim Overall results second and Nelson third. And in the Girls Competition, Coke finished first, Seagrim second and Nelson third.

Cup Run Results Position House Total 1 School 318.5 The whole school gathered at Mousehold 2 Seagrim 295.5 Heath for the annual Cup Run on a chilly 3 Valpy 295 but bright Tuesday in March 2018. Some 4 Coke 288 impressive times were recorded and Valpy 5 Repton 268.5 House won the overall title, with Nelson 6 Nelson 268 finishing second and joint third awarded 7 Parker 263 to School, Parker and Brooke. 8 Brooke 253.5

12 13 Old Norvicensian News & Updates Site Update by Lynsay Bailey (NS 17-present), Estates Manager

Drains… Chimneys… School The chapel: The Bishop’s Palace loos… The romantic life of a The school has been very keen to achieve Lawn Development: maximum flexibility for the chapel to Over coming years, this will be the School Estates Manager! Helped encourage greater utilisation. The fixed single biggest development project ever by a fantastic team, we have kept pews did not lend themselves to this. undertaken by the school and will help the Norwich School site in good We therefore applied and were granted to transform it. We are hugely excited planning permission to make some about the prospect, subject to planning health for another year. alterations, which we have tried to do as permission, of constructing a new kitchen sensitively as possible, acknowledging and a dining hall as well as a new this is a consecrated space as well as a two-storey teaching block, with wonderful Here are some of the highlights: former teaching space. We have removed views towards the palace and the cathedral. the fixed pews, which are being reworked We will update further in future issues. Opening the new Pre-Prep Department: to make them into freestanding benches Following an intensive summer of work to using the engraved pew ends. We are in convert the ground floor of the pavilion the process of specifying and procuring into two purpose-built, spacious, light suitable chairs to complement the pews. classrooms, we welcomed 4 and 5-year- Further ongoing work will involve improved olds to the school for the first time in lighting and work to renovate the organ. September 2018. A third of the Pre-Prep We hope the upshot will be greater use rooms is the temporary conversion of the of a truly beautiful space in school. Lower School science classroom into the room for 6-year-olds. The little ones have loved it and the mini furniture is so sweet.

The Music School: This has been relocated to 1, 2 and 2A The Close, adjacent to the Ethelbert Gate.

Archive and other support functions: We are seeking planning permission to move these into 71 The Close.

The air raid shelter: Many of our readers may not know there is a set of tunnels running under the The Development Team would playground that were used in World War II. be delighted to welcome you to They have been shut up for many years, the school and show you around but we have been successful in seeking the site to see how the school planning permission to install an entrance has moved on since your time hatch as well as improved lighting and here. Please do not hesitate to ventilation. We are seeking professional get in touch to book your tour. advice on how best to display them for public access.

14 15 Old Norvicensian News & Updates The Friends of Norwich School A message from the chairman Fiona Wollocombe

This has been a busy year for the Friends Our treasured relationship with Norwich Current funding also includes: West of Norwich School. The Biennial May Ball, Castle allowed us to have a fascinating End masterclass; Blake Studio lights; held at the spectacular Norwich Castle, private view of the Armistice exhibition Photography; Sport Science training bars; dominated the event’s calendar. While and a screening of the short filmTheir Lego Club; Film; Chemistry Experiments raising much-needed funds, it proved War, with which ON Paddy Bartram (04-11) Club; Football – portable goalposts; to be an excellent evening for ONs and was involved. In conjunction with the Cheerleading; Adventure playground; current parents alike, dancing until the Development Office, we launched the Fencing; English – writing festival; Sailing early hours. Cambridge lecture series, which has now – shelter and a spinnaker; Orienteering had two sold-out and timely lectures thus – mapping Mousehold Heath; Climbing; This came hot on the heels of Jazz Night, far on spies and the demographic time Boat Club – Dynamic Ergometer; E23 NS again held at Epic Studios. The Norwich bomb. We enjoyed supporting the staff Radio – equipment; Sea Scouts – 2 Kayak School Jazz Band just gets better and year-end Revue, which was one of the Pro Ergos. better, and this year it was held on the highlights and we hope will be repeated 16th March. Comedy Night (February) in future years. Our Friends First Friday Coffee Mornings and Quiz Night (November) are both firm are still proving very popular. The thriving favourites in the diary and designed to In total, around £25,000 is earmarked this school second-hand shop is an important appeal to our wide base of Friends which, year for school projects and, within this, and valued contributor to the annual with the addition of the Pre-Prep, now it is the intention to contribute to a Friends fundraising with new initiatives spans from age 4 to 84! dedicated Friends’ Sixth Form bursary. such as a flash Ski Wear sale. Students also work in the shop to assist them with the Duke of Edinburgh Awards scheme.

The main Friends committee meets once a term and we also have a dynamic events team. Our intention is to appeal to both ONs and ON parents as well as our existing and supportive parent body. We now have a Parent of ON representative on the committee and we are working with the school to extend our reach to those immediate school leavers with some exciting new initiatives.

We always need more Friends, so please do consider joining our regular pub night which is not only to discuss events but very social too. ON input would be more than welcome. We are always looking for new ideas, raffle prizes, speakers and events sponsors. Please do email [email protected] for details.

We look forward to seeing you at Friends events in 2019.

16 17 Old Norvicensian News & Updates Staff Leavers

We said goodbye lain Blaxall to the following (NS 81-18) Clare Gilham Andy Sexton James Storey-Mason Iain joined the Lower School staff. Their (NS 12-18) (NS 16-18) (NS 15-18) as a PE and Sports teacher in September 1981! Rugby was expertise and Clare joined the Modern Foreign Andy has been the school’s James joined the school in 2015. In that his main sport and he both Languages (MFL) Department in 2012. Leadership and Community Service time, he had a disproportionately positive played and coached to a commitment to Always a charismatic presence in the Coordinator since 2016. In his 2 years impact on the school. He has been high level. In later years, classroom with a deep love for her subject, with us, he has pioneered a much more involved in sports coaching, Amnesty and he spread his influence to various parts of she has helped many pupils develop a proactive and comprehensive approach the Consultative Committee, but he has incorporate more sports, passion for languages in general and to the school’s third aim. Leadership also been a simply outstanding Modern believing strongly in the Spanish in particular, yet she understands conferences, speaker evenings and staff Languages teacher. It is no surprise that the school will principle of participation. that education is holistic and cannot be development have all been launched in he has quickly and successfully taken He has also been involved done entirely in the classroom. As well Andy’s time, alongside key work in the on leadership opportunities, operating be missed and we in the Senior School, as accompanying many Spanish trips in Community Service programmes and simultaneously as Acting Head of French tutoring, coaching PE and her time here, she has also made telling non-examined curriculum. and Deputy Head of Fifth Form (Middle 5). wish them well Games, and taking teams. contributions to the co-curriculum, first with We will miss him greatly but offer good After 37 years of service to the the Amnesty Group and later in establishing wishes as he makes his move to be a for the future. school, he is leaving to spend the E23 radio station. She moves to be teacher at Tonbridge School. more time with his family and Head of MFL at Wymondham College. we wish him a happy and well-earned retirement.

Our thanks also go the following leavers for their contribution to school life:

Yvonne Askham Rachael Cave James Belcher (Print Room) (Sport) (Learning Support) Martin Ramshaw Paul Sutton Michael Lawton Lucy McCann (NS 07-18) (Print Room) (Sport) (Science) Martin became a Physics teacher Sophie Fas Rory Cruickshank Ed Chalmers at Norwich School in 2007 after a (German) (08-17) (Rowing) (06-13) (Development) distinguished military career in military IT systems. He has been a calm, professional Eleonore Madinier Sam Kibble colleague who could be relied on to teach (French) (07-13) (Music) well. He has led the Computing Club here and served as a trip leader for the Duke of Camila Ruiz Edie Rawnsley Edinburgh Bronze Expedition. His integrity (Spanish) (Art and Design) has shown through in everything he has done, whether tutoring or supporting colleagues. We have been fortunate to have him at Norwich School.

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Buildings and Bursaries Our plans for the future

The year 2019 will see us launching a a very poor aesthetic fit in comparison This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity fundraising campaign to generate a huge to its stunning surrounds. Lunchtime is that we must grasp with both hands. positive impact on Norwich School. We one of only two occasions daily where hope you can support us, building on the school congregates, and there needs Wider community benefits: a long history of generous philanthropy to be enough time and space to allow among our Norwich School Community. those friendship and personality-forming The complex of new buildings would interactions among both pupils and staff have a consciously managed public use The Norwich School financial to take place, all of which are currently for the wider Norwich community beyond background: sadly lacking. Maths is the most popular the school’s day-time and term-time use. subject in the school and mandatory up We envisage this being popular and of While the school is in good financial health, to GCSEs. Maths is currently being taught high quality. it does have two specific challenges: in the Bishop’s Palace, but there are a number of classrooms that are simply Anticipated funding requirements: – Firstly, it does not own most of the not large enough to accommodate pupils buildings it occupies, so, although we successfully to optimise teaching of this The whole infrastructure plan will cost inhabit beautiful listed buildings, fully critical subject. in the region of £10 million. Subject to repairing leases mean they are costly planning consents and funding availability, to maintain. 2. Bursaries: we anticipate that the complex will kick-off in earnest in 2020. Finance is envisaged – Secondly, the school does not sit The majority of funding for means-tested coming from a mixture of borrowing, on any generous endowments, so bursaries comes from school funds school trading surplus and fundraising funds raised through school fees with only a modest amount coming from the generosity of our school How you can help: Contact: are primarily spent on delivering a from external sources. This sum does community. Some substantial donations If you have queries or can offer help, first-class pupil experience. not satisfy parental demand during the have already been banked, but much Your help to deliver this please contact the Development Team: application process. The status quo remains to do. Considerable improvements to the school means gifted and talented pupils are not exciting project is key. Jonathan Pearson infrastructure have recently seen an able to take up places at Norwich School, The transformational nature Fundraising Campaign Director extension to the Lower School building which is negative for both the child and the of bursaries: There are many ways to give: regular T: 01603 728479 M: 07970 657629 and the provision of a new Pre-Prep, school community. monthly, quarterly or annual giving; E: [email protected] the hugely successful redevelopment of A diverse school community built on talent one-off lump sum donations; or the Blake Studio for performing arts and Norwich School’s bold vision for and not the ability to pay is beneficial to legacies in your will. Any gift will be Rachel Lightfoot major upgrades to the provision of music the future: all. Our intent is to generate funds to offer very gratefully received and will help Development Manager and creative arts at the school. Overall, substantial bursaries to those with high transform the lives of Norwich School T: 01603 728431 M: 07825 636973 £6 million has been invested from school The school has ambitious plans to aspirations and great talent (be it sporting, pupils for generations to come. E: [email protected] funds in capital and infrastructure projects redevelop the Bishop’s Palace Lawn academic or artistic) but requiring high in the last 5 years, as part of a strategic site, being the only remaining area levels of financial support. Bursaries Katie Hardingham multi-phase plan to improve the school for on the school estate ready for major are a fantastic way of making a massive Development Assistant its pupils. redevelopment. We are seeking planning difference to a young life, hugely gratifying E: [email protected] permission for a stunning new complex to for donor and recipient alike. Address: Norwich School, 71A The Close, Current pressing needs of the school: better meet the school’s ambitions and to Norwich, NR1 4DD blend with its surrounds. Our fundraising tactics: The school has two very urgent strategic needs: Phase One would comprise the construction Multi-million-pound fundraising will be of a beautiful iconic dining hall that is able needed. Requests will be made in line 1. Buildings – the refectory building and to house the whole school in two sittings. with our strict code of ethical conduct. Bishop’s Palace classrooms: The building would be sited to maximise We hope our strong and generous ON the usable space and to improve its outlook Society and school community will be a The current refectory was constructed in towards the palace and cathedral. Phase source of many of the donations. We will 1962 to provide 600 daily meals. It now Two would comprise a new suite of six contact as many ONs as we can to share must cater for 1,200 daily and is no longer spacious classrooms for the provision of our plans and aspirations, and we hope fit for purpose. The current building is also Maths teaching as well as landscaping/ for a positive response. pedestrianising the whole area. 20 21 Old Norvicensian Features Features Giles English (88-92)

bremont.com @gilesenglish @gilesenglish The ONs are getting serious about business What are you doing now for work? three times longer, is three times more How do you think Norwich School I started Bremont Watch Company with hard work and costs three times more. helped you to get to where you are now? An Introduction by ON President my brother in 2002, which I still run with A wonderful all-round education that him today. How have you got to where you are today? gave me the confidence in life with Matt Charlton (80-89) My father was an amazing engineer but some great friends. Explain your company to us in 50 words in his spare time loved building things: We are one of the few British Watch aircraft, boats, clocks. I spent a lot of What makes Norwich School Photography by Nick Caro. Companies, based in Henley on Thames, time in the workshop with him growing special to you? manufacturing high-end luxury watches. up and post leaving school went to study It gave us the education, the sport but Everyone thinks about Swiss-made Engineering at university. My father was also the social buzz of being in the centre watches, but at the turn of the century, tragically killed in a World War II aircraft of a great city. Business is rapidly becoming the new rock will know that in uncertain times you rely launching. There is a deep and talented we were making 60% of the world’s crash in 1995 with my brother Nick, who ‘n’ roll. It’s fast moving, vibrant and creative. on the trusted relationships and partners vault of experience available for people to watches and clocks in the UK. survived. This incident led us to follow a What is your favourite Rappers and sportsmen are only deemed to help navigate some choppy waters. tap into which otherwise would cost money. passion, and that was watchmaking. Norwich School memory? truly successful when they own IP in their What is your greatest Getting my colours for rugby and having product lines. Scientists, formerly known How can you do more to help? So, while there will be an official launch, professional achievement? If you could offer one piece of the best results for a season since the as geeks, now write code and control the Share inspiration, provide mentorship if you are planning or in the early start-up No doubt my professional achievement business advice to a new start-up 60s. I always loved my sport: there was a infrastructure of all business. Lawyers don’t and also, most importantly, help to build phase, please get in touch. We will listen to is building up Bremont. company, what would it be? wonderful collection of amazing people in wear ties anymore. It’s that dramatic! each other’s businesses. what you need and hand-pick a team of The three times rule mentioned earlier, that team. three ONs that match the areas where you What is your motivation? and more people will say that your idea A level Business Enterprise is now The ON Society wants to contribute to this want expertise and we will aim to provide To bring back British watchmaking will not work than will. What hobbies/interests hugely popular at the school. The world in our members’ lives and facilitate as much you with 6 months of mentoring. to the UK and to enjoy every day. do you have outside of work? of business is more start-up driven and value as possible. As such, we are going to What is your most memorable Anything with a motor on that needs to be entrepreneurial than ever before. There bring some new big initiatives in this area I hope you find this year’s stories of ON What are your greatest challenges? work experience? fixed in a garage and spending lots of time are going to be more pupils from the which are going to be announced over the business ventures interesting, inspiring and Finding good people and training Seeing my watches for the first time socialising with my family and friends. school emerging and starting their own coming year. encouraging. From freelance photography watchmakers in the UK in a country on display in our first store in London. business and looking for mentorship, to Swedish start-ups, watchmaking to that has lost all its skills. Would you be willing to offer career support and investment. We will host a new ‘Getting Serious About winemaking, auction houses to graphic Who is your inspirational figure? advice or work experience/leadership Business’ event in London and we will design consultants, this year’s magazine If you could go back in time, what would My father. skills to the Norwich School Community? Beyond that, the macro economic also launch a mentoring scheme for ONs has something to interest everyone. you tell yourself when starting out? Yes, always happy to help. and political context is, as we all know, who are either in the pre-planning phase We have learnt through hard work the three What couldn’t you work without? uncertain. Every ON involved in business of a start-up or within their first 2 years of times rule on everything we do; it takes My watch. 22 23 Old Norvicensian Features

Rebecca Wetten (0 9 -11)

karma.life karmaappleuk @karma_uk

What are you doing now? I have to run with a decision I’m only 80% What is your most memorable of Art Department were absolutely brilliant; What hobbies/interests do you at art and listening to live music. I play I am Head of Hotels, Restaurants and sure about, and that can be a little scary. work experience? the working environment they created and have outside of work? the ukulele occasionally, which is a good Cafes at Swedish start-up Karma. I recently My first day at Karma. My first role was their passion for the subject encouraged Anything involving water goes down well crowd-pleaser. set up our London office, which is where If you could go back in time, what would in the HQ in Stockholm, so I immediately me to fall in love with it. Studying a with me, open water swimming and surfing I’m now based. you tell yourself when starting out? relocated upon being offered the job. feminism course in an English Literature in particular. I am a member of Team GB’s Would you be willing to offer career I’d say stop feeling any fear of failure. Failure I walked in, covered in snow, and was course taught by Mr Fullwood (NS 92-12) Triathlon team and will be competing in the advice or work experience/leadership Explain your company to us in 50 words may feel absolutely terrible, but that’s okay hugged by everyone in the office who empowered me and made me realise I was World Championships in Spain later this skills to the Norwich School Community? Karma is a social impact company as it is one of the best ways to learn. greeted me in perfect English. I knew just as capable as my male counterparts. year. I enjoy climbing mountains, looking Absolutely! dedicated to battling one of the world’s straight away that it was going to be a The school backed me by giving me the largest sustainability problems: food waste. How have you got to where good place for me. role of Deputy Head which taught me skills Karma’s app connects food providers with you are today? I am still using on a daily basis at work. customers who can purchase and collect At school and at home, I was extremely Who is your inspirational figure? The Music Department, particularly Mr unsold food at a discount. As a result, fortunate to have had people around me I think Rose Marcario, CEO of Patagonia, Dowdeswell (NS 83-10) and Mr Allain customers eat great food while saving who supported me and made me realise is fantastic. She makes great business (NS 10-present), involved me in singing money and helping the environment. that, with hard work and the right mindset, decisions which also benefit the and music despite me being extremely there’s really nothing that was impossible. environment, and she is unafraid to call out average at all things music-related. This What is your greatest I worked hard, particularly in my final year bad politics, using the brand’s influence to made me realise you don’t need to be professional achievement? of university, and then learned how to work raise awareness about issues that matter. brilliant to throw yourself into something My team. I manage five extremely talented smart; I always had less time than I wanted. and really enjoy it. people who I’m convinced are better at I threw myself into sports, which taught me What couldn’t you work without? that job than I ever was. a great deal about consistency, bettering I would be absolutely nothing without What makes Norwich School myself and committing to a goal. I tend the team around me. special to you? What is your motivation? to trust my gut instinct with big decisions, The people, the beautiful setting, the For me, motivation always comes down caring less and less about what people How do you think Norwich School education and life skills I gained there and to mastering something that is really expect of me. helped you to get to where you the very fun events, both during and after meaningful or challenges me to achieve are now? my time there. something I wasn’t sure was possible. If you could offer one piece of business I made great friendships with people If I can do this alongside people I can’t advice to a new start-up company, who continue to be some of the most What is your favourite wait to see every day, that takes my what would it be? supportive, inspiring and positive people in Norwich School memory? motivation up another notch. Create a good feedback culture and really my life. Mr McIvor (NS 87-15) encouraged I gave an assembly to the entire school listen to what people think and feel about the me to apply to Cambridge University for in the cathedral. It was both terrifying and What are your greatest challenges? company, your leadership and the company’s History of Art; without this I would never electric, and public speaking has never My biggest challenges lie in the culture. This is really humbling and valuable. have thought I was good enough. It turns been intimidating after that. uncertainties and complete unknowns in Also, question any traditional hierarchy that out he was right. Mr Walker (NS 72-16) such a fast-growing company. Sometimes exists within a lot of UK companies. and Mrs Turner (NS 94-12) in the History 24 25 Old Norvicensian Features

Tom Wood (81-85)

foolproof.co.uk foolproof @foolproof_UX

What are you doing now? If you could go back in time, what would Who is your inspirational figure? I am a Managing Partner at a design you tell yourself when starting out? Every single-parent who makes headway consultancy called Foolproof which I You’re onto something. Don’t be afraid to in their profession. The deck is still stacked founded in 2002. invest and go for faster growth. (Oh, and against them. there’s this thing called the Global Financial Explain your company to us in 50 words Crisis which you need to know about!) What couldn’t you work without? We design digital products in areas like People who make me laugh. banking, automotive and healthcare. How have you got to where Foolproof popularised a design method you are today? How do you think Norwich School called User-Centred Design, which was Business school in Brighton. Ad man helped you to get to where you are now? new back in 2002 but is now seen as the in Soho in the 90s. At Virgin Money in Friendships that have given me joy and standard approach for large companies Norwich during the Dotcom boom (and support across the whole of my lifetime. creating big, complex digital platforms. bust). Started a business in Norwich and It puts particular focus on making digital grew it to have studios in London and What makes Norwich School products which are easy to use. Singapore. Sold it to a global technology special to you? firm a couple of years back. The strand It’s a good blend of the traditional and What is your greatest through all of this is being interested in the progressive. If you want to change professional achievement? new technology and thinking about how the world, you have to know how it works. Building a company which is as fun and it will impact business and society. interesting to work in today with nearly “Do the new” is my professional maxim. What is your favourite 150 people as it was when it started with Norwich School memory? just two of us. If you could offer one piece of Twitting about in The Close and hanging business advice to a new start-up out by ‘our’ radiator in the New Buildings. What is your motivation? company, what would it be? Helping companies around the world If you can’t achieve everything you want What hobbies/interests make digital products which are useful and to broadly between the hours of 8am and do you have outside of work? usable – and make their customers happy. 6pm, Monday to Friday, maybe you’re I enjoy charcuterie. It’s easier than you doing it wrong. think to make a decent salami. What are your greatest challenges? Matching supply to demand. Schools What is your most memorable Would you be willing to offer career and universities aren’t turning out enough work experience? advice or work experience/leadership trained talent to meet the growing demand Getting the first payslip from my own skills to the Norwich School Community? for our specialism. company. I framed it. Yes. Any day I persuade someone to think about a career in design is a good day. 26 27 Old Norvicensian Features

Nick Caro (90-95) What are you doing now? What is your motivation? I’m a freelance photographer and My love of taking pictures, travelling videographer. I’m based and work and my family. predominantly in the UK, but I am lucky enough to work all over the world. What are your greatest challenges? Keeping up with technology, styles and Explain your company to us in 50 words trends in image-making. Being relevant I work with a huge range of clients. From but original. individuals and multi-national companies, to media agencies and well-known brands, If you could go back in time, what would providing them with images for whatever you tell yourself when starting out? requirements they have, be it print-based Be interested in everything. A good media or, as is becoming more and more photographer is a storyteller first and the way, for social media and online use. foremost. If you are interested in everything and everyone, you begin to see the stories What is your greatest and the pictures make themselves. nickcarophotography.co.uk professional achievement? [email protected] I think my greatest professional How have you got to where @nickcarophotography achievement is just being able to continue you are today? to do what I do. The job is its own reward. I left Norwich School in 1995 and after some ‘wilderness’ years, studied an Art foundation course at Norwich School of Arts and then moved to Brighton where I New Zealand? The list could go on. Being can’t teach; it must be self-learnt through was accepted onto Brighton University’s a photographer is rarely boring. experience and guidance. well-respected Editorial Photography degree course. During most of this time Who is your inspirational figure? What makes Norwich School I was also working as a chef and the In the photography world, Sir Don special to you? desire to earn a good weekly wage was McCullin. I was given a copy of his book I think the most special things about stronger than the desire to be a penniless Sleeping With Ghosts to look over when it Norwich School are the location and photographer. I became a full-time chef first came out in 1994/95 and it just blew the history. They never leave you. and lived and travelled all over the UK and my mind. My work is absolutely nothing like abroad for a number of years, but I always Sir McCullin’s, but it awoke in me the raw What is your favourite kept taking pictures. After a while the call of power that a still image can contain. The Norwich School memory? photography grabbed me again and I left man is a legend. Does managing to avoid EVER doing cooking professionally behind and threw a Cup Run in all my time at the school everything into photography again. The rest What couldn’t you work without? count? Perhaps not... In all honesty, is hard work, persistence and a whole My eyes. Because of illness when I was though, my favourite memories are of art lot of luck. younger, I’m now totally deaf in one ear classes with Gavin Sumner (NS 88-11) and and partially deaf in the other so I’m very the late, great John Walker (NS 72-16). If you could offer one piece of aware how precious our senses are to us. Both gentlemen have a lot to answer for in business advice to a new start-up I’m particularly lucky I make my living regard to my fascination with composition, company, what would it be? with my eyes. graphic design, light, shade, tone, and all Do it because you love it, not because it the other myriad facets of an artistic mind. might make you rich. Passion matters. How do you think Norwich School I thank them subconsciously all the time. helped you to get to where you are now? What is your most memorable Confidence. The main thing Norwich What hobbies/interests work experience? School taught me was to believe in myself do you have outside of work? Wow... That’s a hard question. I have had and what I was doing. I always remember Photography is also my hobby. I know it’s some pretty memorable work experiences. Norwich School as being somewhere you odd, but you can’t turn it off... I’m always Was it shooting Sir David Attenborough could try your hand at anything. Whatever taking pictures, for work or otherwise. for the British Trust for Ornithology, or interest or vocation took your interest, Sailing, snowboarding, skateboarding, shooting reggae legend Lee ‘Scratch’ you could try it out with great support music of all kinds, but reggae especially, Perry for his Grammy-nominated album and quality facilities at hand to guide playing guitar (badly) and cooking. which I also art directed? Was it shooting you. If you were interested in Chemistry, and drinking cocktails made by some of it had wonderful laboratories; if you were Would you be willing to offer the world’s top bar-tenders on a glacier a musician, it had (and I’m sure still does career advice or work experience/ in Iceland under the light of the Aurora have) an exemplary Music School. If you leadership skills to the Norwich School Borealis, or sitting backwards on the back were particularly gifted on the sports Community? of a speeding motorbike in the shadow field, it nurtured those gifts and gave you I’d be very happy to offer any guidance I could. of live volcanoes shooting the world’s top the confidence to excel at whatever you endurance athletes for Ironman Triathlon wanted. Confidence is something you 28 29 Old Norvicensian Features

What couldn’t you work without? What is your favourite Would you be willing to offer career My team. Not just my other Directors, but all Norwich School memory? advice or work experience/leadership Neil Carter the guys and girls that have the same vision There are many, some great Masters, skills to the Norwich School Community? and understand the way we do it differently. visiting some amazing places on school I’m afraid I’m probably a bit of a dinosaur (79-85) Oh, and a sense of humour! trips, but one of the lasting memories is these days and my views are not very belting out Jerusalem on the last day of PC, but I’m very keen to help anyone who How do you think Norwich School term. It still brings a tear to my eye feels that either me or anyone in my team helped you to get to where you are now? standing in the crowd at Twickenham! could help in any way. I left Norwich School There are so many ways that the school has with no plan of what I wanted to do, and it helped. I wasn’t particularly academic or What hobbies/interests do you wasn’t an easy time. I felt there was a lot of good at sport but, looking back, I consider have outside of work? pressure to ‘have a career’. I went to work myself very lucky to have had a good, I love the countryside and enjoy most at Norwich Union, but the conflict of that well-rounded education. I was a member country sports. I shoot, both game and and the attraction of the Norwich nightlife longwatersupply.com of the Sea Scout troop and enjoyed many clays, and I go to Eastern Europe for wild weren’t ever going to work together and, [email protected] an evening on the river. This taught me a lot boar. I fish, too, and have recently bought much to my relief, I was sacked! I spent the about leadership and having tolerance of myself a boat out in the Canary Islands next 12 months temping and really enjoyed others. I am a firm believer in the strength of where we catch tuna and marlin. the challenge of something different every ON President Matt Charlton’s (80-89) words, week or two. It wasn’t until a great guy, Len “There’s an ON just around the corner”. I also make sure that I find time to give a Gent, gave me a chance that I started on We have something special here and I know little bit back and help support those less my path to where I am today. how powerful it can be. Many a door has fortunate. Over the summer, I run Breaking been opened for me over the years. Clays Charity Clay Shoot for Break Charity, If I can help with advice and guidance, which raises around £25,000 each year, or a little bit of support and inspiration, What are you doing now What makes Norwich School and as a business I encourage my team I’m always happy to help. in the world of work? special to you? to engage locally where we can help I’m the Managing Director of Longwater The sense of history and belonging to a out and make a real difference. They Construction Supplies Ltd. very select group has always felt an honour. have raised thousands for local causes There are many ONs that have gone on and disadvantaged individuals. For the Explain your company to us in 50 words to do amazing things with their lives and last couple of years, the team has also Longwater Construction Supplies is a helped make a difference to so many others. provided Christmas Lunch for St Martins builders merchant with our head office If you could go back in time, what would business which was quickly bought out by I consider it a privilege to be part of that. (who look after the homeless in Norwich). based at Longwater in Norwich, with you tell yourself when starting out? a large national player. This gave me my depots in Essex and Lincolnshire. Nobody does it for you. Leaving school opportunity to get noticed and I was quickly I started the business back in 2008 and getting out there and realising that promoted. I stayed for 3 years but found with the help of William Littleboy (80-89), it was all down to me came as a bit of the inflexibility of a large multi-national who runs Longwater Gravel. We supply a shock! Be a sponge – listen to those frustrating. Eventually in 2002, I was local and national developers, small who’ve done it and learn from them. Not head-hunted to work for a rapidly growing builders and the public. always about how to do it but, often, independent civil engineers merchant. This how not to. When I hear, “we’ve always was a very exciting time for me and being What is your greatest done it that way”, I enjoy the challenge involved at a senior level in a dynamic professional achievement? of changing things. Don’t be afraid to try business was just what I needed. In 2008, Starting the business. It was a big risk, something new and be prepared to fail, the business was put up for sale, and this putting everything we had on the line, but make sure that you don’t make the was the time for me to do my own thing. but it was worth it. same mistake again! If you can, do it with someone else’s money before you do it If you could offer one piece of What is your motivation? for yourself! Be aware of how you come business advice to a new start-up If I do something, I want to do it to the best across. Sometimes I still forget this, but it’s company, what would it be? of my ability, whatever it is. I always try and crucial to remember “how do you make Listen to your gut feeling, and make sure put myself in my customers’ shoes and me feel?”. To lead a successful team, you you surround yourself with the very best imagine what I would expect, and then do must have their hearts and minds, and people you can. all I can to deliver it. The financial rewards this is vital if you are to succeed. are good and being able to enjoy the finer What is your most memorable things in life have always motivated me, but How have you got to where work experience? more recently I enjoy being in the position you are today? There have been many – some great deals to make a difference, either to the people Since leaving school, I worked won, some hurdles overcome – but the in my team, or those less fortunate locally. predominantly in a sales environment. best are the times when our team has been I’ve always enjoyed talking to people, so at the top of its game and some of the What are your greatest challenges? selling was something that came quite unprintable things we’ve got up to! As someone who is happy to make naturally. I did several different jobs trying decisions it is frustrating dealing with to find something that exited me. I had a Who is your inspirational figure? businesses who don’t empower their spell working for a very good friend of mine Any number of great leaders who have people to do the same. Finding good (another ON) who had recently completed faced adversity and risked it all to win. people who have vision and drive is never an acquisition. I worked very closely with Whether it be Nelson, Churchill or Alan easy. Our industry generally doesn’t his Financial Director and I opened my eyes Sugar! It bothers me that today our country appeal, and most of my team didn’t to the inner workings of a large business. doesn’t breed these inspirational leaders start out wanting to work in it. After this, I went to work for a small family any more. 30 31 Old Norvicensian Features

Emma Wharton (98-00)

wharton.studio [email protected] @emwharton @emmawharton

If you could go back in time, what would for a start-up media agency, which grew abilities. Norwich School showed me that you tell yourself when starting out? rapidly while I was there, was an incredible we can all do what we love in life if we set I have found that there is no need to foundation and quick learning curve. The our minds to it. over-plan your career – do what gives moral of this for me is to do what feels you energy at the time – and don’t worry good and have a flexible plan, rather than What makes Norwich School that this will probably change as your trying to engineer a path too precisely. special to you? career progresses. Listen to what you are It is threefold: the memories of the place What are you doing now? What is your motivation? motivated by at the time and what feels If you could offer one piece of itself – the buildings and the setting; the At the start of this year, I began a For my work to not feel like work. draining, and then move towards what business advice to a new start-up incredible teachers – warm and inclusive; sabbatical from Parliament, where I had gives you the most energy. company, what would it be? and the lifelong friends I made. worked for the last 9 years. Most recently What are your greatest challenges? Well this feels a little ironic to answer this at Parliament I was Client Director for the Being a female leader in a How did you get to where now as I’m a new start-up at the moment! What is your favourite Restoration and Renewal of the Palace of male-dominated environment. you are today? But my learning so far is an optimistic Norwich School memory? Westminster, which meant establishing the Many moons ago, I studied Human attitude, and finding ways to fuel that, Somewhere between morning tutor design brief for the refurbishment of the What is your most memorable Geography at university, which centred is essential. Part of this is having lots of group, assembly in the cathedral, art Palace of Westminster and the design of work experience? on the interaction of society and space. supporters around you. above Bussey’s garage, geography the temporary location of UK Parliament In 2015/16, I spent a year giving evidence I initially worked in media and then as a field trip to Snowdonia… when it moves out for the major renovations. to a joint committee of parliamentarians, strategy consultant in an architecture firm, Who is your inspirational figure? including Cabinet ministers, each week. before moving to Parliament, where I have My parents, who have always been self- What hobbies/interests I set up Wharton Studio – my multi- It was my job to assure them that if been for the last 9 years. In addition to my employed. Their capability and teamwork do you have outside of work? disciplinary consultancy combining Parliament was to move out of the Palace most recent role as a Client Director, I also have always been an inspiration to me. I do a lot of art and creative stuff – painting, real estate strategy, brief development, of Westminster for the Palace to be went on secondment to the Cabinet Office And my partner, who undertook a huge printmaking, crafts and so on. This is workplace, stakeholder engagement, refurbished, there were suitable places – where I set up the standard for Smart career change a few years ago and is an a lifelong passion of mine and I have graphic design and visual arts – at the for the House of Commons and House of Working with the British Standards Institute. unwavering support. found over the years to be essential to my beginning of 2019. I’m really excited Lords to move to that would not undermine Last year, I did a very intense graphic design happiness. I also love to travel and really about this new phase in my career. the business of Parliament. At the end course around work, and now I am starting What couldn’t you work without? understand different cultures. Exercise is Alec’s Pigeon / acrylic / 2018 of the Committee deliberations, they a new phase of freelancing in property Balancing hard work with ‘me time’ and also really important to me – running and Artwork by Emma What is your greatest endorsed my recommendation to move advice/graphic design and working on other the inspiration of travelling to new places – yoga – my meditation. professional achievement? out of the Palace of Westminster to give creative avenues. both these things help me reflect and find I’m proud of finding the courage to take a way for its refurbishment. This was a huge renewed inspiration. Would you be willing to break from a successful job to set up my challenge, but also an incredibly proud Reflecting on it now, my career path was offer career advice to the own company. This was a tough decision and most memorable moment. never intended – I went where my heart How do you think Norwich School Norwich School Community? but liberating to be reminded we all have took me. But looking back, my degree helped you get to where you are now? Yes, of course! choices in life and we need to take risks subject matter then the communication I came to Norwich School for Sixth Form sometimes to feel fulfilled. skills I learned during my first job working with very little, if any, faith in my own 32 33 Old Norvicensian Features

Mark White (79-85)

What is your motivation? mixing what was essentially a blue-chip imagined. Speaking in front of a packed Family – it has to be. You strip everything background with the online world I loved. St Andrew’s Hall on Speech Day is one else away and that’s what’s left, so that’s The new skills I learned introduced me that sticks in the memory and, while where the motivation stems from. Layered to the new areas of blogging and social maybe without realising it, I look back and on top, there’s also an overriding desire to media and finally to a relatively new think it started to build confidence in me be excellent at what I do… ideally, the best platform called LinkedIn, which combined as to what we can all do when given the at it, I guess. But you can never just do it for all the above in the B2B world I felt most chance and encouragement. yourself, that would be pointless. comfortable with. Ten years later, I’m still working with it and still learning. What makes Norwich School What are your greatest challenges? special to you? In some ways, you’re only as good as If you could offer one piece of So many things that I almost certainly didn’t your last project or training session, so the business advice to a new start-up even notice at the time. The surroundings challenge is always going to be keeping company, what would it be? are spectacular, of course. Then, the extra quality high in an environment where the Don’t try to do it all yourself. Surround effort that all the staff put in outside of the parameters are constantly changing. For yourself with people and partners who have classroom and the school friends. I lost me, the sessions I run have to stand out complementary skills and work with them, contact with most yet, having just moved – they need to be lively and they need to allowing you to concentrate on what you do back to Norwich after 30 years away, I’ve deliver a plan forward. best, whatever that may be. bumped into many and the memories come flooding back. There’s a virtual community The other aspect is the constant need What is your most memorable and that only happens in a place that to cover all aspects of the business from work experience? creates that environment. delivering projects to creating new business So much in what I currently do inspires to marketing. In a small team, keeping me and pushes me on because it revolves What is your favourite a balance between all those aspects is around people and so you get so much Norwich School memory? certainly a challenge! variety. However, elements early on in my I still get goose bumps thinking about career were particularly exciting and the singing Jerusalem in the cathedral, If you could go back in time, what would launch of some of the ‘bleeding edge’ old romantic that I am! you tell yourself when starting out? mobile products when I was at Psion Network more. I had a couple of bosses probably rank well up there – after all, these What hobbies/interests do you who were excellent at ‘pressing the flesh’, were the pre-cursors of the smartphone have outside of work? as they termed it – that was never my forte. technology that we all dote on today. Those are often dictated by a certain I felt if you did things well then that’s all 11-year-old determined to try all sports and you needed and success would follow. Who is your inspirational figure? activities he can, so I get introduced to new It isn’t and it doesn’t. There’s luck involved, Going to be honest, I really don’t have stuff on a regular basis. So while I should there’s hard work and there are a load of one in particular – lots have inspired me in be turning my attention to more mundane key people you work with who are integral different ways and different areas over the activities, such as watching rugby to rest to the outcome. Cultivate relationships years. If I had to pick one, it would have to my weary knees, I see bouldering and with the people you come in contact with be my mother – seriously, the things she did kayaking in my near future instead! What are you doing now? Explain your company to us in 50 words and you have a great support base to to get me to Norwich School and keep me Juggling most of the time… like we Everything LinkedIn. We provide in-house work with for life. there were amazing. Would you be willing to offer career all are. From a work perspective, I’m training, marketing consultancy and advice or work experience/leadership doing something that I could never have coaching all aimed at helping companies What couldn’t you work without? skills to the Norwich School Community? contemplated 35 years ago when I left (large and small) to use LinkedIn as a key I’m doing something Coffee, probably – I’m a bit of a coffee Absolutely. Norwich School because the idea of tranche of their business development fiend! But I’d also have to rank my online networks was still a mere twinkle activity, to extend and enhance their that I could never have trusty smartphone up there too – it’s my in Tim Berners-Lee’s eyes. marketing or to help recruit directly. contemplated 35 years information source, social media hub, work Cultivate relationships

linkedintraining.net station and my internet connection for my with the people you thelinkedinprofessional In simplistic terms, I help companies and What is your greatest ago when I left Norwich training on occasions too. Mini office all @linkedguys individuals to use LinkedIn – stop yawning professional achievement? wrapped into one. And I believe you can come in contact with at the back! I train them and work with Nothing grand – it was possibly making the School. make calls on it as well – mind blown! them to use it more effectively for their decision that I didn’t need to be the biggest and you have a great

businesses and for themselves. In more in what I did, I just wanted to be really good How have you got to where How do you think Norwich School general terms, then, often I guess I am at it. I know size matters but actually making you are today? helped you to get to where you are now? support base to work tasked with bringing companies’ marketing the conscious decision to specialise in a In the early stages of my career, I played Well you have the academic side, of with for life. and sales efforts kicking and screaming certain area and work to that was probably it all by the book. Got a degree, got an course – that almost goes without saying – into the 21st century and show them how a key achievement as I look back. MBA, found an international role that used but it was such a launch pad for so many engagement online, just like in the real my languages. Moved a couple of times other things. I had the great good fortune world, lies at the heart of all commercial before the tech bubble burst and I took to be Head of School, which, in itself, interactions. There, I said it! the opportunity to move into new areas opened up situations I could never have 34 35 Old Norvicensian Features

with good stewardship so that I leave them build pressure from carbon dioxide gas. boarding at the school for 8 years and available for my children, Felicity (05-07), When the wine was opened, it would be getting to know the usual and unusual Christian (08-10) and Ruby, giving them bubbly. In 1662, the English scientist people well, learning to get along with the opportunity to do the same. Christopher Merret presented a paper everyone, understanding their fortés and John Hemmant detailing how the presence of sugar in foibles. The sport and academia at Norwich What are your greatest challenges? a wine led to it eventually sparkling and School builds resilience for later on. (70-78) Most start-up businesses are capital that by adding sugar to a wine before intensive up front and the art is to ensure bottling it, nearly any wine could be made What makes Norwich School sales cover commitments at an early to sparkle. This is one of the first known special to you? stage; cashflow management is key. As a accounts of understanding the process It was the first place I was able to have small business, we are the marketing face of sparkling wine and even suggests that political argument and really learn from Traditional Method production of courses for all and exhibition space for of the business, the vineyard worker, the British merchants were producing ‘sparkling others to become informed on the issues sparkling wine. We are an experimental local artists – and later in the development winemaker, the negotiator, the manager Champagne’ before the French Champenois of the day. I loved the setting, I was wine house, concentrating on the of a winery and vineyard. Keeping the of suppliers and finance manager. were deliberately making it – dare I say. So, privileged to live in The Close for 8 years Merret Traditional Method using varieties old King of Hearts site open to the public Juggling roles and time management Christopher Merret is one of my inspirational and this cemented my Christian faith. of citrus, white peach and green apple by situating the Anteros Arts Foundation are my greatest challenges. figures on account of him accurately Norwich School allowed me to become aroma and taste; these include varieties within its walls. Winning a Bronze award documenting his observations and the result a polymath and to enjoy rugby and chetvineyard.co.uk such as Seyval Blanc and Phoenix. with our first sparkling wine entry at the If you could go back in time, what would of his findings becoming a multi-million- fencing throughout my life. ukwinemakerwife We use Regent, a red grape, for blending Decanter Magazine International sparkling you tell yourself when starting out? pound industry. I suppose my scientific @ukwinemakerwife and imparting strawberry glimpses in wine award, where three masters of wine Concentrate on what you are good at and background and this story encourages What is your favourite @chetandwaveney the flavour of the wine. Our still wines with sparkling wine expertise gave the on what you love doing, the rest will follow. my tenet of observe-act-optimise. Norwich School memory? bridgethemmant are Solaris, an early ripener with hints of 2015 Horatio Blanc de Blancs 85/100 (this Singing Jerusalem in the chapel at the gooseberry and a Rosé made from Regent is also available to buy with a percentage How have you got to where I also find Horatio Nelson inspirational, end of term. It was a reflection of the and another made form Schönberger. of the sale going to the Head Master’s you are today? a Norfolk boy going to sea becoming one camaraderie developed with your peers. We have recently planted Pinot Noir, fund, talk to Rachel Lightfoot (NS I am very lucky that my wife Bridget, who of our best strategists and proven leaders; Pinot Meurnier, Cabernet Noir and some 03-present) or Jonathan Pearson is an ophthalmic surgeon in the day job, thus the name of our wine. What hobbies/interests Bacchus and Pinot Blanc. We aim to (78-87) for more information). is very supportive and active within the do you have outside of work? become a destination for wine lovers and business; a problem shared is a problem And my son, Christian, is inspirational as Fencing: I am a member of the Norfolk those who would love to become part of What is your motivation? halved. We both have a sense of single he is holding down a job in re-insurance Fencing Club. I love art, I play the piano What are you doing now for work? the vineyard, whether by helping with the I love to create something and see it purpose in determining the success of the in the city during the week and a Marine – a bit. Shooting – a bit. Skiing – a bit. I started the Chet & Waveney Valley Vineyard picking, tasting, buying or holding a vine develop and flourish, and create a place winery and vineyard. If you ask me how Reserve in the evenings and weekends. I love playing pool with my 10-year-old Limited and am a winemaker of English lease on the vineyard. where people can work together and gain I got to where I am today, it is by people daughter Ruby – and I’m looking forward wine, specialising in sparkling wines. strength from each other, gain a living and giving me their time, whether it was my What couldn’t you work without? to table tennis. What is your greatest enjoy their working life as a team meeting parents, Mr and Mrs Harrison (NS 61-94) of Coffee, and if that doesn’t work, coffee Explain your company to us in 100 words professional achievement? common goals. I love the challenge of Daynes House, Alan Nicklas, Tony Ninham and cake, as well as Rosie my spaniel, Would you be willing to offer career The Chet and Waveney Valley Vineyard Gaining an MBA from the University of making something profitable and doing (52-60), Philip Stibbe (NS 75-84), Prof the vineyard companion. advice or work experience/leadership produces English wine from 3.5 hectares Liverpool in International Business and some good along the way when it seems Plesch (Keele) or Andy Wood (Hedgestart). skills to the Norwich School Community? in production and a further 7 hectares then to use those skills in an arts charity there are many hurdles. As a farmer’s son, How do you think Norwich School Yep, although I guess there are those out planted coming into production. We – I set up the Anteros Arts Foundation, I have a great sense of the requirement to If you could offer one piece of helped you to get to where you are now? there with more wisdom than me. specialise in the Christopher Merret which concentrates on providing art maintain and develop assets in my care business advice to a new start-up Norwich School did not constrain me company, what would it be? into one type or one skill set. I have good Running your own business is not the interpersonal skills – I put this down to easy option. You will be lucky to have a pension, sick pay, holiday pay, paternity pay, bank holidays, maternity pay, income protection, life insurance. However, you will have the great satisfaction of testing your wits and resilience, and you are, in part, more in control of your own destiny.

My one bit of advice is that when you think there is no way of solving a problem, ask others, sleep on it and dig deep to find a solution.

What is your most memorable work experience? Acting as an expert witness when working as a compliance consultant for a £750 million fraud in Southwark Crown Court, with the accused sitting in front of me.

Who is your inspirational figure? It was determined that when wine was shipped to and bottled in England, the fermentation process would restart when the weather warmed and the cork-stoppered wine would begin to 36 37 Old Norvicensian Features

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sleepless nights in the lead up to it, but if How do you think Norwich School helped was a pretty special day. Nothing quite I could shoot narrative projects with a big you to get to where you are now? like a hard-fought match played with some crew every day, I would be very happy! At Norwich School, I tended to do better at close friends. things that I enjoyed and that is something Who is your inspirational figure? I have carried through to my working life. What hobbies/interests Probably someone like Chayse Irvin, he’s Finding something that was a hobby and do you have outside of work? a Director of Photography who I remember turning it into my work has definitely meant I manage to combine a bit of work and hearing on a podcast about 3 years I have put a lot more into it. play with a client who runs ski holidays, ago, talking about his commercial work. so we usually get at least a couple of trips Since then I’ve followed his progression What makes Norwich School out to the Alps a season. Aside from that, as he has moved to working on bigger special to you? I watch lots of films, go to the pub and go and bigger projects. He recently shot Being given the opportunity to try different on the occasional run. BlacKkKlansman, which has been sports and activities and be part of a team, nominated for best picture at the Oscars. whilst also spending every day with some Would you be willing to offer career I find it very inspiring how quickly he has great mates. advice or work experience/leadership progressed and improved. skills to the Norwich School Community? What is your favourite Yes. What couldn’t you work without? Norwich School memory? A decent snack for lunch. Beating Culford 1st XV with our 2nd XV

What is your greatest How have you got to where professional achievement? you are today? I shot a short film last year, set in the First I started off making ski videos with friends World War, which was the biggest project at the Norfolk Dry Ski Slope in Trowse. At I have been involved in. Although a very university, I became Media Secretary of daunting venture and one I was extremely the Exeter Snowsports Club and continued nervous about, as I felt I was inexperienced making ski videos. Through this I filmed a in shooting this type of film, it ended up number of semi-pro skiers, which led on switchfilms.com being the most rewarding piece of work I to meeting the owner of a film production @switchfilms have done. It was great working with such a company. He gave me a couple of weeks’ @switch_films talented crew and I loved the collaborative work experience and after I helped out on process of narrative film-making. some shoots, he offered me a job. After learning a lot about film-making, I went on What are you doing now in the What is your motivation? to start my own production company with world of work? To make better images and to work on a friend from university. I am running a video production company bigger projects. called Switch Films with a friend from If you could offer one piece of university. Having worked together for What are your greatest challenges? business advice to a new start-up another film production company, we It is really difficult not to compare yourself company, what would it be? were both keen to be able to work on to others in the industry, especially when Within video/film production I think it is a our own projects. everyone’s work is so visible on platforms like lot about collaborating with people and Instagram. It is important that I feel the quality learning from as many people as you can, Explain your company to us of my work is progressing and that I try not to so probably collaborate and keep working in a few words compare it to that of other film-makers. with new people. Switch Films is a production company creating video content in a variety If you could go back in time, what would What is your most memorable of areas including short films, you tell yourself when starting out? work experience? documentaries, extreme sports, music Make your own projects and don’t be afraid Shooting Their War (short film) last year. videos and corporate projects. to reach out to people. It was a manic 4 days and I had many 38 39 Old Norvicensian Features

What is your greatest major online bidding providers to be a part How do you think Norwich School helped in December, trying to invent new at North Walsham church), trying to follow professional achievement? of helping to make that happen for the you to get to where you are now? excuses to avoid games when absolutely a particular local football team and reading. Tim Blyth I’ve been lucky enough to work as a industry as a whole. Without the confidence, the self-belief all possible combinations had already consultant in many parts of the country, and the general attitude to life which the been tried and failed, the school Classics Would you be willing to offer (85-91) taking part in a very varied variety of If you could go back in time, what would school excels in implanting in all its pupils, trips to Greece and France – there are so career advice or work experience/ auctions from fine art in Bond Street to you tell yourself when starting out? together with the support of the (literally) many. I’ve just remembered Chris Brown’s leadership skills to the selling plant and machinery on behalf of I would tell myself that, like life generally, lifelong friendships which are made during (NS 84-02) ‘Head Master’s English Norwich School Community? major international hire companies; however, it is a long-distance endurance race and those years, I think it would have been Test’ as well. Yes, absolutely. I was delighted a I think personally the greatest achievement not a quick sprint. a much harder journey. few weeks ago to discover unexpectedly was to be able to return to the business in What hobbies/interests (but not surprisingly) that one of our Norfolk which my grandfather founded. How have you got to where What makes Norwich School do you have outside of work? promising trainees is an ON, Oscar you are today? special to you? Music (currently Acting Director of Music Crocker (05-07). What is your motivation? Hard work, persistence (stubbornness?!), As I’ve already referred to, the grounding Every day is completely different, and the and always seizing chances that present which the school gives all pupils (whether variety of items one gets to see and deal themselves – to sum up in three words academically successful or not) is a huge with from day to day is enormous. It also “never give up”. I started working part-time boost to any undertaking in life; I’ve found keysauctions.co.uk means encountering people from all walks as an auction porter while still at school, since leaving that it’s also a long-term of life, which is wonderful – it’s a vocation which I continued throughout university, commitment by the school to stay in touch and way of life, and once bitten by the bug then eventually decided to set up my own with and support former pupils wherever it’s impossible to stop! auction business selling antiques and possible as the centre of that communal What are you doing now? plant and machinery (which we still own, in background for all ONs. It’s also my I am an Auctioneer at Keys in What are your greatest challenges? Cambridgeshire). I also worked for several children’s school, so equally at the centre Aylsham, Norfolk. The largest challenge of recent years has years part-time as a freelance consultant of the memories I am building with them. been the arrival of the internet and its for the Antiques Trade Gazette’s online Explain your company to us in 50 words effect on the industry. Fortunately, what bidding business, advising their high- What is your favourite Keys is Norfolk’s leading auction house, appeared some years ago to be a threat turnover fine art and machinery clients on Norwich School memory? selling antiques and fine art locally and to the traditional auction room has actually internet sales implementation and process There are literally too many to pick any worldwide in addition to weekly general been the reverse and has revitalised the management. I took part in and part- one of them out. The obvious ones auctions and sales of commercial assets business completely. I’ve been lucky funded a management buyout of Keys (singing Jerusalem – twice in our final and machinery. enough through working with one of the Auctioneers from its estate agency parent cathedral service), the Carol Services company last year. There was, during that time, also rather a lot of study of antiques, art and collectables!

If you could offer one piece of business advice to a new start-up company, what would it be? Persistence: whatever happens you must believe in yourself and treat every setback as a learning opportunity.

What is your most memorable work experience? Selling £4 million of heavy plant in the pouring rain for 12 hours, with the sale ending after dark, towing a portable tower light behind a pickup to see the bidders. That was the most memorable, not necessarily the best, day!

Who is your inspirational figure? My grandfather, Geoffrey Key, set up what is now an internationally-recognised auction house from an agricultural auction in a small field in rural Norfolk selling poultry to buyers, including a young Mr Bernard Matthews. I have to also mention the implied pressure to succeed from so many inspirational ON achievements!

What couldn’t you work without? My gavel – and my Nespresso machine!

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Tom Oxley Sam (84-94) Greenfield I was successful but it exhausted me. Norwich Union was next – 7 years of (94-01) sustainability (saving the world through PowerPoint presentations). Choosing redundancy set me up as a copywriting freelancer – now I run a successful bijou collective working on mental health.

If you could offer one piece of business advice to a new start-up bourne.media company, what would it be? @samjgreenfield Don’t bust yourself through work. @samjgreenfield Take proper time off.

What is your most memorable What are you doing now? an invitation to attend a dinner, corporate How do you think Norwich School work experience? I’m the Head of Sport at Bourne Media event, sporting fixture – do your best to helped you to get to where you are now? Working at Archant when the old Norwich Group in London. attend; you never know what you might Norwich School was incredible at library burned down, aged 15. I pointed get out of it. developing my character and giving me out a typo on the front page. Explain your company to us in 50 words the opportunity to take part in varying Bourne Media Group specialises in How have you got to where you activities. The school also taught me the Who is your inspirational figure? entertainment, events and sport. We work are today? value of working hard and the importance My wife, Louise. She showed me how to with music artists, brands, sportsmen After finishing university, I managed to of grasping opportunities. work without an employer and enjoy life and women, and professional sports secure a one-year placement at Norwich while I was doing it. organisations to help drive revenues. City Football Club in the club’s Marketing What makes Norwich School My sports division connects brands with Department. The club were in the Premier special to you? What couldn’t you work without? rugby, football and cricket clubs, as well League at the time so I was able to gain Norwich School has a unique community Hot water. It’s good enough for the as professional and ex-professional some great contacts – they made my role – one which I’ve not experienced since Dalai Lama. sportsmen and women. permanent and after another year I joined leaving. There’s a huge sense of family, Chelsea Football Club, looking after their demonstrated by the teachers’ affinity with How do you think Norwich School helped What is your greatest sponsors. A couple of roles at rights holders the school and their relationships with each you to get to where you are now? professional achievement? in sport followed, as did 2 years’ training and every pupil. Having parents teaching in The ability to digest almost any sort of food. Two come to mind: firstly, creating the as a negotiation specialist at The Gap the Lower School meant our family life was Also, the Scouts were there for me during partnership between Aviva and Norwich Partnership, where I worked with retailers consumed by the school – Norwich School What is your motivation? a very difficult period in my homelife. City Football Club; and secondly, securing and FMCG brands. From there, I jumped was always very good to us all. I’ve experienced stress, anxiety and headline sponsors, including Carabao, while back into football for a few years, joining depression at one of the most successful What makes Norwich School working for the English Football League. the English Football League as Commercial What is your favourite points in my career. But so has one in three special to you? Manager, before moving to Bourne Media Norwich School memory? people. Everyone can and should receive A group of friends who will always be there What is your motivation? Group at the start of 2019. PE with Mr Wilson (NS 64-00), Music with bamboomentalhealth.co.uk support for their mental health. We need for each other. Those connections are From a professional point of view, it’s Mr Dowdeswell (NS 83-10), assemblies in linkedin.com/in/tom-oxley-b0b91156 each other more than ever. priceless when the chips are up or down. rewarding to see your hard work in action If you could offer one piece of the cathedral... there are so many great – for example, seeing your client’s branding business advice to a new start-up memories from my 7 years but playing cricket What are your greatest challenges? What is your favourite around Wembley Stadium for matches company, what would it be? at the Lower Close during hot summers has Stigma is still rife. Everyone’s talking about Norwich School memory? reaching global audiences and achieving Do your homework, research the marketplace to be a standout. I can still hear Mr Bunting’s What are you doing now? it – royals, celebs… But hands up who I was Deputy Head Boy. I bet coffee was what your client set out to achieve. Aside and know your product inside out. (NS 93-present) voice now... Just finished an online presentation could ring in work tomorrow and say, spat over copies of the Telegraph throughout from this, absolute security for my on mental health to a global “I can’t come in because my mental health NR1 when it was announced. The look on young family. What is your most memorable What hobbies/interests chocolate manufacturer. is giving me a kicking?”. some parents’ faces would have been an work experience? do you have outside of work? absolute picture. That, and kissing Felicity What are your greatest challenges? Probably spending a week in a call centre, I’ve always been a very keen sportsman Explain your company to us If you could go back in time, what would Walton as part of the school play. The greatest challenge in my industry is learning how to deal with difficult customers and musician and still have a passion for in a few words you tell yourself when starting out? always overcoming the competition. In a – being thrown in at the deep end is often both, but my 3-year-old tends to occupy I help employers help employees on It’s going to be ok. And maybe a few What hobbies/interests crowded marketplace, creating the winning the best way. most of my spare time; cricket’s very much mental health. I review organisations specific and unconnected sporting results. do you have outside of work? opportunity takes times and originality. on the agenda with him! and train people. Wild camping, fire-cooking and Who is your inspirational figure? How have you got to visiting India. If you could go back in time, what would Always my dad, Paul Greenfield (NS 94-07). Would you be willing to offer What is your greatest where you are today? you tell yourself when starting out? career advice or work experience/ professional achievement? I flew out of school with all the confidence Would you be willing to offer career I’ve always attended as many industry What couldn’t you work without? leadership skills to the Norwich My TEDx talk: Workplace Mental but none of the experience. I barrelled advice or work experience/leadership events as I possibly could, to connect The obvious one – a phone. Having a School Community? Health – all you need to know through Leeds University having a great skills to the Norwich School Community? with individuals and companies, but I wish smartphone allows me to work remotely, If I can fit it in, of course. (for now). (Available on YouTube). time and a 2:1. I fell into PR – at which Yes. Make that phone call! I’d done even more of it. If you receive wherever I am in the world. 42 43 Old Norvicensian Features

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What is your favourite If you could offer one piece of What couldn’t you work without? Norwich School memory? business advice to a new start-up Coffee. Mr Cole’s (NS 05-present) footballing company, what would it be? philosophy comes to mind, from pictures Do your due diligence, on everything! How do you think Norwich School of Xavi on the changing room walls to the Try and look at the bigger picture. It’s helped you to get to where you are now? infamous quote, “It’s not the long ball, surprising how many things can be I think the emphasis placed on getting it’s not the short ball… it’s the right ball”. overlooked, from trademarking to how involved in all aspects of school life and Having assembly in the cathedral was you’ll do your accountancy. Researching engaging with people of all levels has been cool, very underrated until you leave! these and putting processes into place really useful. Transferring that to adult life before launching will improve your after school means you get more involved What hobbies/interests efficiency greatly. in a wider variety of things and can benefit do you have outside of work? so much more from other people. Our I love travelling, whether abroad or in What is your most memorable entire business is built on out-sourcing so the UK, and I still have my Norwich City work experience? this approach of seeing value in others season ticket too. So if I’m not tied up with Definitely seeing the first case of Lixir slide really rings true. work, I love coming back to Norfolk to off the production line. It felt like the longest see family and watch Norwich. Big fan of 18 months: grafting, planning and waiting! What makes Norwich School eating and drinking out, too – then again, special to you? who isn’t? Who is your inspirational figure? The people I’ve met as a result for sure. I’m My grandad, Aja. Coming from very lucky enough to call some of them my best Would you be willing to offer career humble beginnings in India to creating mates. There’s just a fantastic sense of advice or work experience/leadership a whole new life in the UK as a surgeon. community. I regularly bump into ONs and skills to the Norwich School That took a lot of hard work and even teachers all around the country and Community? dedication, especially in his era. He’s it’s great hearing how everyone and the Of course, I’m passionate about helping been able to give back to his local school is doing. younger people get into business. community and charity too, something I’d love to emulate. Bit of a legend, really.

What are you doing now? managing all back-end aspects from I’m a co-founder of a drinks start-up, finance and marketing to logistics and Lixir Tonic. I’m now lucky enough to work procurement, so finding enough hours on the business full-time. in the day is a challenge. That ties in with finding it hard to switch off sometimes; I Explain your company to us in 50 words often find myself working later than I should! Lixir Tonic is a range of all-natural flavoured tonic waters. We don’t use any If you could go back in time, what would artificial preservatives or flavours, just the you tell yourself when starting out? good stuff! The range is designed to be As long as the risk is calculated, take it, enjoyed neat or paired with a host of white and remember to stop and appreciate the and dark spirits. We currently supply into small wins. the UK and Europe. lixirtonic.co.uk How have you got to where @lixirtonic What is your greatest you are today? @lixirtonic professional achievement? It’s been a combination of hard work, @lixirtonic Founding a business that’s gone some risks and a lot of luck! I have an international and allowed me to be self- amazing support network of family and employed within a year of going live is friends who are very encouraging, which hard to beat! has definitely helped. Not enjoying my graduate job, I quit (on my birthday, What is your motivation? actually) hoping I’d get a drinks role I’d Beyond making my family and partner interviewed for. Fortunately, the gamble proud, which is the big one, the ability paid off and I got offered the job a few to travel more of the world with work the weeks later. I’d finally found an industry more successful the business is. I loved; fast forward a few years and I was leaving to start Lixir Tonic. A further 18 What are your greatest challenges? months and here I am. As a business there is just the two of us 44 45 Old Norvicensian Life Since

Life Since Marathon Throughout the year, we welcome news from ONs as they share their stories Des and experiences. Here’s a taste of what the ON Community has been up to Sables since their time in Cathedral Close. Mark Bartram (78-82)

In April 2018, I ran the Marathon Des Sables (MDS) in aid of the Wooden Spoon and Walking with the Wounded charities. The MDS is a multi-stage ultra-marathon that involves running the equivalent of six marathons in 6 days across part of the Sahara Desert in Morocco. Running the MDS was something that I had added to my ‘bucket list’ a few years ago after my brother Matt (79-85) completed it, but the reason I finally signed up was because of a talk given by Duncan Slater, who represents Walking with the Wounded, about his motivations for running the race at a fundraising event at Norwich School, shortly before he became the first double-leg amputee to complete this gruelling challenge.

While I had run long distances in the past, they had all been in one go and I was apprehensive about how my body would react to having to run again every day in inhospitable conditions. The relentless By the end of the week I had no skin left on nature of the race is compounded by the any of my toes, and six of my toenails would fact that you have to carry all your food, subsequently fall off in the days after the bedding, spare clothing and any other race. However, I managed to keep going and equipment you may require for the entirety completed the race, crossing the line with of the race. I started the race with my pack most of my tent mates in an overall position weighing just short of 10 kg without the of 267th, which I was delighted with. water, which was supplied on a daily basis. The MDS was undoubtedly the most difficult The first day was a relatively challenge I have undertaken but it was also straightforward 20 miles but by the end the most rewarding in terms of the other of the 4 hours I took to complete it, the people I met. The camaraderie among warning signs of the toll the race would the competitors is fantastic, everybody take on my body were beginning to show supporting each other by lending food and themselves. Although I did get very tired, equipment, but more importantly offering the main problem I found was the effect constant encouragement. There are people that running in temperatures of over 35 who put themselves through incredible degrees was having on my feet, which discomfort to complete the event, several seemed to be assuming the reactions of whom had physical disabilities or were of a tomato immersed in boiling water – of quite a senior age, and they were truly all the skin on my toes was peeling off. inspiring to meet.

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At times it is incredibly tough, but I’ve come

Aquathlons to love the process of mastering something so unexpected. I wouldn’t change anything about for Team GB the odd journey I took to get here. Hannah Talbot (left) and Rebecca Wetten (09-11) Rebecca Wetten (right)

wearing a thick Puffa jacket. In a London Obviously, I thought this was some the meditative feeling I get as my arms park you can’t move for tourists. On a sort of dodgy scam, but upon closer slice through the water. At times it is frozen Swedish lake you’d be shocked if inspection it transpired that Team GB incredibly tough, but I’ve come to love someone came within a mile of you. When had decided to take a punt on me for the process of mastering something winter melted away and summer took the 2019 ETU European Championships so unexpected. over, an after-work swim was significantly in Romania. A couple of weeks later, I more popular than the more familiar discovered they’d picked me for the 2019 I recently read a book by Haruki after-work pint. Wholesome parents would ITU World Championships in Spain too. Murakami called What I Talk About When whizz past me, running at a rapid pace I Talk About Running, and he perfectly while weaving their buggies beside the Having ‘retired’ from competitive expresses the lessons I am learning by water. I found myself caught up in the swimming at the age of 14, I now find training to compete for Team GB: sporting fervour and realised running myself back to the lifestyle of training wasn’t so terrible. 10 to 12 times per week, which I juggle How much can I push myself? How much alongside a reasonably demanding job. rest is appropriate – and how much is Around mid-summer I was joined out The aforementioned World Champion too much? How far can I take something in Stockholm by fellow ON, swimming is now my coach, and she is excellent – and still keep it decent and consistent? enthusiast and lifelong pal Hannah Talbot supportive, motivating, inspiring. I’ve found When does it become narrow-minded and (09-11), who decided to join me for the that my mindset has completely shifted inflexible? How much should I be aware Royal Parks Aquathlon, a swim and from those early swimming days. I revel of the world outside, and how much should running event held within the gorgeous in the speed I am gaining, running around I focus on my inner world? To what extent Djurgården. A wonderfully sunny day, a London’s canals, parks and entering as should I be confident in my abilities, and gold medal and some endorphins later, many running races as I can. Having when should I start doubting myself? I decided this was the life for me; I wanted always been attracted to a chaotic, busy to swim and run everywhere, all the time. schedule rather than relaxation, I have These are the kinds of questions that But, I thought to myself, what even is this found a new sense of calm in the yoga spin around my head on a daily basis, strange offspring of Triathlon minus the sessions I do to improve my strength, and while I currently have none of the bike? Where would I even start if I wanted stability and flexibility. I love the feeling of answers, one thing is certain; I wouldn’t As an 11-year-old, I constantly had damp on the fact that you can get away with your toes? I then started to enter open to really push my limits and see how good absolute focus and control I get from the change anything about the odd journey hair, goggle rings around my eyes and whatever you want as long as you splash water swimming races in exotic locations I could get at this? start to the finish of a swimming session, I took to get here. a chlorinated scent wafting around me. around enough to distract the referee. like Mallorca, Malta and Ipswich. After spending a few years ploughing up It turned out the world really is small; a and down a swimming pool 10 to 12 times I grew up in what my brother flatteringly When I chose to leave my job in London, triathlete friend from university introduced per week, I felt it was high time I retired called ‘the backwaters of Suffolk’, which I made the completely reasonable me to a Team GB Aquathlon World from competitive pool swimming. I wanted was essentially lots of muddy fields, the decision to book myself a one-way flight Champion. She took a look at the time to broaden my horizons a bit and also to odd badger and the worst Wi-Fi in the to Asia with the intention of swimming I’d raced in Stockholm and recommended not keep falling asleep at the dinner table. country. Not exactly a desirable setting around the continent but no actual plan I put in an application to Team GB and for a teen, but when I was in my early of how I would do it. After a couple of see if they’d take me for the 2019 squad. When I joined Norwich School, I did one twenties and had been based in London months of swimming around sections of What an absurd suggestion, I thought, leisurely swim in the UEA pool per week for a couple of years I got hit by an urge Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos, I decided but nothing to lose. and the thought of running rarely crossed to seek out some nature that resembled it was time to head home and figure my mind. I once set myself the New Year’s my childhood setting, which I had far too out my next move. I was offered a job A couple of months passed and, having resolution to “briefly consider going for a late come to realise was actually quite in Stockholm for sustainability start-up heard nothing back, my life had moved run every day”, but when Mr Bateman (NS idyllic. In a state of quarter-life crisis I Karma and off I went to live in this strange on a bit. I’d entered the Great Ethiopian 92-present) tried to recruit me for Valpy’s spent a chunk of my monthly salary on new city stretched out across various Run, a carnival-esque but gruelling high- Cup Run team, I was thrown into a state a wetsuit – I was convinced by the shop islands known by the Swedes as ‘beauty altitude run, which kept my training going. of absolute panic. assistant that I looked svelte and sporty on water’. Coincidence? I think not. My swimming ticked along too, though I but my friends assured me that I looked wasn’t sure what I was working towards. At university I began to dabble in water like a lost seal – and a comprehensive I was instantly inspired by the attitude to An exciting work opportunity with Karma polo and found myself in ‘the Blues’ (the book on wild swimming, and I set out to sports I saw in Stockholm; while people had come up in their new London office first team), but I quite quickly realised discover every river, sea, lake, pond and in England will spend an afternoon taking and I decided to take it, waving goodbye to my limitations, as I was much better at lido Britain had to offer. It absolutely hit their dog for a walk in the park, Swedes Stockholm. A month before my departure, swimming away from people than wrestling the spot; how much closer to nature can will strap themselves into a pair of skis or I discovered an ambiguously titled email with them, the latter being a key part of you be when you’re immersed in a soupy skates and speed off onto an enormous which said “Congratulations! You’re coming such a sport that is almost entirely based brown lake and catfish are nibbling on frozen lake accompanied by a dog with us to Transylvania!”

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Real World Conservation Trust Robert Ferguson (76-84)

When I left Norwich School (75-84), celebrities to highlight the statistic that I took a gap year, backpacking in India an elephant is poached for its ivory every and Nepal, before studying Archaeology 26 minutes. It has grown from 15 drawings at Durham University. 3 years ago to nearly 500 this year and we displayed it on London’s South Bank, My first job in travel was at Trailfinders in in New York and in the Norwich School London but I soon became restless and Crypt Gallery. trained as a Mountain Guide, working for 3 years in the Himalaya, Karakorum, To promote the charity I do a fair amount Hindu Kush and Atlas mountain ranges. of public speaking and have spoken My first company was based in Pakistan, at the Royal Geographical Society on a climbing/trekking agency that organised several occasions, where I am now a expeditions and trekking groups to K2, Fellow. We always ask Norwich School Nanga Parbat and other remote areas. Sixth Form geographers along to the evenings when we have a famous When I married my wife Fiona, we started explorer as a guest. This autumn I was another business, living in North Tuscany invited to speak at the Explorers Club for 4 years running walking and mountain in New York as part of their Explorer biking holidays. The area, the Garfagnana, programme and was given membership. is still one of my favourite places in the world and we return whenever we can. I’ve been lucky enough to do some amazing things. I’ve trekked coast to coast We returned to the UK when our two across the interior of Borneo and climbed daughters Izzi (10-17) and Mimi (12-present) to over 21,000 ft in the Himalayas. I’ve been arrived and for the last 18 years I’ve owned charged by a black rhino and I scared off and run Real World Travel & Conservation, a Himalayan bear by punching it on the a luxury tour operator specialising in wildlife nose. I was in Tiananmen Square in 1989, holidays. I also write the Footprint Guide to survived a plane crash-landing in Ethiopia Nepal, which gives me an excuse to return and once fell into a 120 ft crevasse, to the Himalayas every year. hanging upside down for several minutes until pulled out. I wouldn’t change any of it. Over the last few years, our charity – the Real World Conservation Trust – has done We are always looking for volunteers increasing amounts of work in wildlife to help with our charity campaigns conservation, which now takes up much and are happy to advise any students of my time. This year we have been interested in conservation or travel. working on projects in Garamba National Anyone interested, drop me a line at Park in the Congo (DRC) and Sumatra. [email protected].

Our main fundraiser is the Sketch for Survival collection – 26-minute sketches donated by professional artists and

Norwich School pupils at the Royal Geographical Society with Sir Ranulph Fiennes.

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A 3,500 km Cycle Challenge – Crossing the An American at Balkans and Southern Europe, Salzburg to Athens Anthony Arthurton (12-17) Norwich School Scott Wilson (65-66) Tennyson’s lines from his poem Ulysses Serbs near Gamzigrad, a Roman palace to look at, but could also have centred as have greatly influenced my priorities: “How (comparable to Diocletian’s at Split, Croatia) a religious site, as from below it blended dull it is to pause, to make an end, to rust which necessitated us spending 4 days seamlessly with the skyline. Walking around unburnished and not to shine in use”. Thus, hard cycling to visit; and the overseer the outside of the colossal walls, it was when the opportunity arose to spend my of an archaeological dig at Stobi, easy to find conjoining fragments of pottery summer vacation at the end of my first Macedonia, where I spent memorable days and tile that would fit together creating year as a Classics student at Durham assisting the excavation of a theatre. the clear form of an amphora. Moreover, University with my brother crossing the the layout of streets and buildings was Balkans and Southern Europe, Salzburg Our cycle expedition was a journey evident to see and closing your eyes, one to Athens, I started planning eagerly. The through European art and architecture could imagine this plethora of foundations 3,500 km cycle journey that transpired discovered at less-known and often to once again be the sprawling metropolis was one of discovery and exploration of remote sites spanning from the of its past, a bustling town with sizeable Rome’s Eastern Empire, traversing the classical bronze statue of Artemis at market squares. We spent the night there, old provinces of Europa, Macedonia Piraeus, Greece, through the Roman atop one of the main towers guarding the and Dalmatia, and crossing mountains, imperial palace of Felix Romuliana, entrance, beneath the stars and warm plains and even the odd island hop in the Serbia, and the outstanding collection summer sky. Adriatic Sea. The journey was packed of Roman imperial sculpture at the remote with amazing moments: following the village of Narona, southern Croatia, dictator Set to move on to other sites and further Via Egnatia (a Roman road connecting Tito’s impressive 1980’s personal nuclear adventures, I felt a strange feeling of Italy to Constantinople); taking refuge bunker, Bosnia, to modern paintings closeness between those who had lived amid WWI trenches in the Dolomites as in the National Museum of Art, Athens, within Daorson, more than 2 millennia ago, lightning storms struck and we found the daily blending of classical, modern and my brother and me, who sat to eat at ourselves woefully unequipped; the speedy and prehistoric monuments. However, the entrance to a small circular cave that My experience at Norwich School began many years. He was kind enough to invite fighter pilot, including the F-15 (now based descent (still on our bikes) of Sarajevo’s the dominating Illyrian fortress palace of we assumed had cultish connotations on a cold, rainy afternoon with my mother me to visit his family at their farm close at RAF Lakenheath). After the Air Force, I abandoned Olympic bob-sleigh track; Daorson in Herzegovina, of Bronze Age given its layout and appearance. I doubt and me arriving by train to Norwich in 1965 to Norwich (I still remember his mum’s flew 31 years as a commercial airline pilot. riding along dirt roads in the less-travelled origin with Cyclopean walls and an acropolis I shall ever again encounter such a sense and checking in to the Maids Head Hotel. excellent shepherd’s pie). land of Bosnia with signs for ‘mines’ on standing on the edge of a precipice, was of connection. Leaving was both sad and The next morning, I was interviewed by the I was pleased to revisit Norwich 3 years either side; constant shell-damaged the favourite. Staircases and pathways led wonderful. Having visited such a relatively Head Master. Approved to enrol at age 14, We attended twice-a-day church services: ago with my wife, almost 50 years since buildings, a reminder of recent European to small circular and uneven buildings, the unexplored gem will remain a highlight I was given a list of uniform items to buy mornings in the beautiful cathedral and I had walked out of the Erpingham Gate. conflict; and dragging our laden bikes different layers of the citadel reflecting the of my life while the road along which and then fitted at the clothier for shorts, evenings in the school chapel. Academics Not much had changed except I noticed along the ‘experienced hikers only’ uneven stratigraphy as the fortress lies on we had yet to cycle in order to arrive at knee socks, shirts, blazer, tie and cap. were challenging but prepared me well for boys and girls running to class. It was yet sheer paths on Mount Olympus! The the edge of a great precipice. our destination in Athens would herald university. I broke my right wrist 6 months another cold and rainy afternoon. After eight countries crossed enabled us to still further delights. All in all, many a Why Norwich? It was recommended by later falling out of an apple tree, so I had to our wonderful school tour, my wife and I meet amazing people: the self-sufficient Overlooking the valley below it was clear to challenging moment but never a thought my tutor in America after my father was learn to write, play snooker and open my enjoyed a proper English afternoon tea at and slightly eccentric ‘Bambi’; patriotic see how this site was not only impressive of turning back! assigned as an exchange pilot at RAF precious tuck box left-handed. the Maids Head Hotel where my Norwich Coltishall flying the Lightning fighter. experience and adventure first began. Our weekly allowance was two shillings I adapted quickly at my first boarding and six pence, mostly spent on wine gums I am proud and very grateful for the school, the only American with over and Norwich fish and chips wrapped in education, life preparation and memories 600 English boys. I was a bit of a curiosity yesterday’s newspaper and drenched from Norwich School. And knowing I am thanks to the Saturday night movies in in malt vinegar. I first tasted bangers for only one of the thousands of students the school dining room. My school chums breakfast with Colman’s mustard, which this great school has prepared and will were convinced Americans were either continues today to clear my sinuses. prepare in the future, I can only say: gangsters or cowboys. With my Beatle may the cathedral school continue for haircut, I adopted a bad English accent My next year as a student included a big another 900 years! as my friends replied in a bad American day for me – I was of age to wear the much accent. I was good in the only American warmer uniform long trousers. I was about sport played – basketball – but very much to take my exams for O and A levels, when enjoyed English sports, particularly field my parents decided to transfer me to the hockey and football (soccer). At cricket, American high school at RAF Lakenheath. my house team always insisted I bat My family and I then returned to America ‘American style’. where I subsequently entered the USAF Academy, playing intercollegiate football I was assigned to the old dorm room (soccer) for 4 years, thanks to learning next to another student, Richard Taylor at Norwich. After graduating from the (63-70), whose family I stayed close to for Academy, I flew 12 years as an Air Force

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Life Goals Asia Lambert (11-13)

Leaving Norwich School, I had no idea I know that going from Politics at of what my future would hold. I’d secured Cambridge to strategy at a football club is myself a place to study Politics at not the conventional path, but convention Cambridge, which up until that point had isn’t always the best thing. In fact, by been my one and only life goal; so with no taking this unusual route I have ended further items on my ‘To Achieve’ list, my up having some of the best experiences. aim was to enjoy it as much as possible. Project managing the club’s application for the Premier League Equality Standard I found myself immersed in three distinct threw me into the world of diversity and worlds: my group of girls at Newnham; inclusion and gave me an opportunity to my teammates on the river and the learn about the fantastic outreach work the high-powered (or so we felt at the time) club does and meet the unsung heroes clique at The Union. All unique and all that make a club tick. And before you ask providing friends for life. But if truth be – yes, I have met many of the players. told I was no clearer on where I wanted to go post-university. After 2 years I’m preparing for my next move, joining the civil service at the Cabinet Office. After being dragged to the careers fair by Slightly more conventional, yes, but I’m still a friend who promised me that there would far away from having a career path mapped be plenty of good freebies, I met with City out or goals for where I want to be in 5 or 10 Football Group and being intrigued by years’ time. Maybe one day I will, but if there the prospect of working for my childhood is one thing I’ve learnt so far, it’s to not worry football club (Manchester City), I ended up too much because sometimes when you submitting an application and eventually don’t map everything out, you can end up securing a job. embarking on the greatest of adventures.

Life there certainly has been, many We had access to a small house on Life Since lives actually, still careering – some the Jurassic Coast in Weymouth, Dorset, would say – ‘downhill’. into which we were able to move, for me to begin convalescence and to Norwich School De-institutionalisation from Norwich embark on the quest for reorientation School, my first teacher job, which in the world of work and ministry. Once Ed Tildesley (NS 79-90) defined and resourced me well beyond working alongside the quizzical and the sell-by date, preceded a leap of faith adventurous young minds of the relatively into the unknown – amid many ‘tuts’ at gifted (although one was often aware of recklessness with the responsibilities extraordinary heroism amid sorrows), which come with new parenthood. it has also been inspirational to walk with Attempts at teaching and empowerment the prisoner and the dying person and have remained common features in all others on society’s edges, in capacities which has since transpired, but, growing of prison teacher and chaplain, care weary of the consumerism taking ever- worker and hospice chaplain volunteer. deepening root in education in the 1980s, Indeed – the wings of one of my local I decided at 34 that I would prefer to penal establishments carry names like grow disgracefully rather than cynically. ‘Nelson’. Such strange familiarity!

My wife (Miss Ormiston) and daughter ONs and Norwich colleagues venturing came along with me to continue to nurture to Dorset, sometimes after as many as (or disrupt, depending on your take) the 38 years since meeting, have helped to UK’s pre-18s; first as a lay chaplain at a complete other brilliant circles – as will Thames Valley boarding school, then as hoped-for meetings with many more. an ordained chaplain at a second one. A cup of Chablis awaits on a little gaffer I finally left school in 2000 to run a clutch boat which floats around in Portland of Church of England country parishes Harbour, on which I intend neither to near Oxford, before assisting in an urban retire nor grow up. one in Aldershot. Ill-health overtook in 2008, so it was still necessary to decide what to do when I grew up.

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Jazz Trombone Tom Dunnett (99-09)

It’s now been about 10 years since I ‘network’, it can also lead to great finished my time at Norwich School. variety of exciting opportunities. I started jazz trombone studies at the Birmingham Conservatoire in 2009 and There have been some great stints of continued for 4 years, giving me plenty music making with people I now consider of time to practise, play, write music and my good friends. This started with the drink beer – apparently a common brass National Youth Jazz Orchestra. Together player’s pastime. It was a thoroughly we toured, had some great opportunities enjoyable 4 years. to work with famous musicians, made an album and did a TV broadcast. Then, About halfway through university, I picked once you reach 25, you’re booted back up some work with a band called the Syd into the real world! Lawrence Orchestra – a band that has now been running 50 years and plays big-band A thoroughly enjoyable experience classics by the likes of Glenn Miller and that followed was playing in the band Count Basie – which basically terrified me for a 2-year run of Dreamgirls at the into doing more practice until I graduated Savoy Theatre in the West End. Although in 2013. not tied in completely, this ‘musical groundhog day’ was a great patch of I had become an official member of the stable work, and we as a band had a Syd Lawrence Orchestra by the end of great laugh! On the way I met some university and used this to pay for my amazing players who, again, I now move to London, where most of the playing consider my close friends. opportunities lay! I’ve been a freelance trombonist in London ever since. Although Other memorable experiences so far it’s a challenging and unpredictable style of have included trips away with the BBC working, I wouldn’t change it for the world! Big Band, recording for Jess Glynne, playing for Robbie Williams, Bruce Nearly everything is done by word of Forsyth, Alfie Boe and Ronan Keating, mouth in the music scene. Along with and some mad trips to Jordan, Egypt and an incredible excuse to go to the pub to Beirut with a Palestinian singer!

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Norwich School and Me Sport at University Ernest Howard (60-69) Hugh Braidwood (12-14)

Somewhere up in the loft I have two When I was at Norwich School, staff of two up to eight, expanding the school reports from the end of the spring academic success was measured purely services considerably. term 1967 and 1969 when I was in the by examinations. I could always cram and Upper Fifth and Upper Sixth. They both pass exams, so I felt little need to work Having worked in the NHS for 40 years, conclude with the Head Masters’ reports during term time. There will be little record I then retired and took up a life of yoga, written by Mr Stephenson (NS 43-67) of my presence at Norwich School, but the walking, cycling, theatre-going and and Mr Andrews (NS 67-75). Their place did have a lasting effect on my life. photography. I always felt privileged to comments are both to the effect that this work in the NHS in one of its golden eras boy will not get into the Sixth Form or After school, I graduated from Leicester and enjoyed just about every single day college respectively. School of Pharmacy and became a of those 40 years. hospital pharmacist. While working at East Certainly, in no respect could I have been Birmingham Hospital, I was offered a place Not a bad report in the end for a considered a model pupil. I was stroppy, on the Master’s degree course at Aston perceived failure who they thought would left wing and anti-authoritarian. Although University. I was one of only six of the 13 amount to nowt! I suppose I do owe being in the Science stream, I wrote post-grad students who graduated from the something to Norwich School, but I was poetry. I adored pop music and the whole course that year and life took another turn. never happy being there. On reading the ethos of the Swinging Sixties. I edited current ON magazine and revisiting the and published a somewhat scandalous I moved on to become Chief school, life there seems very different unofficial school magazine calledPlug , Pharmacist at East Riding General now. It is good to see the old place which resulted in me being called to the Hospital in Great Driffield, East Yorkshire. thriving and the pupils seemingly getting Head Master’s office for a lecture on the I ended up staying in Driffield, moved to a full and rounded education. I am sure law of libel. run the pharmacy at Bridlington District that I would fit in at Norwich School so Hospital and built the pharmacy from a much better these days.

Currently, I am in my fourth and final last April. Moreover, I was elected as SU and our Sailing Club and giving me year as an undergraduate student at the Secretary for Scottish Student Sailing last the opportunity to give something back University of Edinburgh where I have year, and this year I am the Development to Edinburgh Sport, which has been the been studying Sport and Recreation Officer, working on a 5-year development fundamental reason why I have valued Management BSc. Student life has thrown action plan for student sailing in Scotland. my time as a student at university. all sorts of encounters along the not- Last May I won the Ewan Malcolm Student so-straightforward journey from leaving Coach of the Year award as well as being To top off my time involved with sport Norwich School; nevertheless, I consider awarded my Colours for exceptional at Edinburgh, I was awarded the Chris the last 3 and a half years as the most commitment to a club. Potter Bursary from British Universities valuable in providing me opportunities and Colleges Sport, which recognises a in my personal development – becoming I enrolled on alternative activities, too; for significant contribution to student sport. involved with sport has proven to be one instance, I was selected to represent the of the best decisions I have made. university as part of ‘Volunteer Zambia’, These attainments have undoubtedly organised by the Wallace Group. The provided me with valuable skills and To meet new people at university, project aims to have a positive sustainable knowledge which improve my chances of I decided to join the Sailing Club, since impact upon disadvantaged communities. a prosperous career. I wanted to write this sailing is a passion of mine. I sailed with While in Zambia next summer, we will for the ON magazine to show how valuable Norwich School and captained the team. be using sport as an educational tool, sport at school has been to catalyse Shortly after joining, I was voted in as a coaching and delivering sport in order to sporting success at university, which has first-year representative, followed by help increase self/community development provided me a pathway for success in 2 years as Team Captain and this year and quality of life. Additionally, since my professional life. Sport and the value I am currently Commodore of the club. September this year I have been employed it carries for individuals should never I have been selected for the 1sts in team by the Sports Union (SU) as a part-time be overlooked. racing for the last 3 years and I have also intern to develop the Coaching and sailed with the yachting team at many Volunteering Academy. This so far has events, such as the 2K European Team given me valuable experience working Racing Tour where we podiumed 2nd in closely with the SU, allowing me to Medemblik, Holland, on our debut event improve the relationship between the

58 59 Old Norvicensian Life Since Singapore’s in Bloom: My Time Selling Flowers in the Far East Kerwin Blackburn (01-12)

After recently completing a Master’s return to university, this time studying also gaining valuable commercial insight degree in international development at MSc Emerging Economies and Inclusive through the company’s attempt to disrupt King’s College London in September Development in the capital. Along with the conventions of the floral industry with 2018, I headed out to the Far East to gain the desire to add a new dimension to my its tech-based business model. some valuable work experience. At the skill set, the recent Brexit result was a time of writing, I am part way through a further factor in choosing to study these Singapore itself, built on a rich and at 6-month internship at A Better Florist, intriguing parts of the world! times turbulent history, is fascinating. a company founded by an ex-Google With no fewer than four official languages, Associate and comprising an amazingly Eager to gain some international and Chinatown and ‘Little India’ just international team. work experience after graduating to minutes apart, the diversity on display is complement my two internationally- extraordinary. Alongside establishing a key I left Norwich School in 2012 and focused degrees, I began searching global trade centre on an island not even studied BSc International Business for opportunities across the globe. My a seventh the size of Norfolk and with no Finance and Economics at the University preferred destination, however, was Asia, natural resources of its own – comprising of Manchester, graduating in 2015. so I was pleased to join A Better Florist, remarkable convenience and aesthetic Following 2 years at Norfolk-based an ambitious Singapore-based flower and appeal, too – one of the Garden City’s management consultancy US2U gifting company, to work in their growing most impressive achievements is its social Consulting – and an eye-opening trip business-to-business division. It has been cohesion. The total harmony, and indeed to India to study social entrepreneurship great to work with people from various embrace, across all ethnic, religious and in the summer of 2016 – I decided to cultures and with various outlooks, while cultural factions has been a welcome change to some of the recent tensions of the Western world and represents a key source of strength for the ‘Little Red Dot’ (for those unaware, this is one of Singapore’s nicknames).

Picking specific highlights from my time here so far is difficult; the whole array of experiences and knowledge gained from the different facets of my role have been a huge benefit. I feel my cultural awareness and communication have definitely improved, too – they have to out here (particularly when the Latin names of our most popular species are thrown into the equation!). Singapore is also a cool place to live. Journeying through Singapore’s central business district on a Friday morning with a watering can and a pair of gardening shears and tending to our clients’ office plants is definitely the most surreal part of my week, though!

I’m hugely grateful for the opportunity to have lived in this part of the world, and I look forward to making the most of my experiences in Singapore in the future.

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I served in the Army (1st East Anglians) A Trilogy from 1963 to 1964 and both before and My trilogy (pen name Jacob Cloete) ONS IN PRINT after that, I had a variety of occupations, uses my Norfolk and international of E-Books mostly teaching English in Paris, Emden background, and also my background and Oslo. In 1965, I started at college in as a catholic. The main character is James Steel (56-60) Canterbury to qualify as a teacher, and from an atheist, interacting with her catholic 1968 I taught for some years before doing relatives and friends, in England, France a BA in European Studies at UEA. This and other places. Norwich High School included a year out at Trondheim University. girl Tess goes to UEA, works and studies Since leaving Norwich School, Jess After UEA I taught for a year in Norway, in London, makes friends, experiences What a Waste: has travelled the world, qualified as a vet, then came to teach in Blundeston and loneliness, meets men and has to deal presented shows on CBeebies and written Norwich, settling in Norway in 1980. For with all this with no father and no mother, several books for children. Her latest book, 9 years I taught in a fishing village on the travelling to France, Norway and China, Rubbish What a Waste: Rubbish, Recycling and north coast, taking a sabbatical 1986/87 where she gets into serious trouble. Protecting our Planet, will be released at Oviedo University (Spain). A classmate Recycling in April 2019. was Surong from Sichuan. Married in 1988, My wife and I share a passion for great we moved to the south of Norway where food and different cultures, leading us and Protecting This book focuses on the effect of our I worked with refugees for 5 years, before to hundreds of cities in more than 30 actions on the environment and aims to returning to teaching. The 9 years before countries. Unfortunately, we seldom encourage young ecologists to help save retiring, I was Foreign and Defence Adviser get to England these days. Our Planet the planet through practical changes. to the Japanese embassy in Norway, a most demanding and rewarding job. In James’s books, The Hero’s Daughter, Jess French (04-06) retirement I taught part time and spent a Return to Oundle Street and The Legacy year in China (Chongqing, my wife’s home), of Su Fei Sheng Fu are published under and started to write. the pen name Jacob Cloete.

From school, David did Economics 6 months to do up; it took him 4 years, The latest book by Philip Mosley, Tales for and Politics, then an MA in Political so he became a village postman. Resuming Resuming Maurice and Other Essays on Science, which eventually even he Eventually escaping to Ireland, he ran Writers and Celebrity, will be published in realised was nonsense. Turning down a backpackers’ hostels, then got taken on as April 2019 by Norwich publisher, Lasse My Dog PhD grant, he became for some years a a yacht-delivery cook/crewman. They only Maurice Press. Philip is Distinguished Professor labourer, security guard and hitch-hiker, realised after they’d left Ireland that they Emeritus of English and Comparative David Heidenstam before getting drawn into the world of could have asked more carefully about Philip Mosley (57-65) Literature at the Pennsylvania State popularised encyclopaedias. This involved both his sailing and cooking skills. Earlier, University. Philip grew up in Norwich and (53-63) summarising the official Olympic rules of the hitch-hiking had taken him through attended Norwich School before obtaining clay-pigeon shooting, and then becoming Iraq just after the Ba’ath party had come his MA and PhD from the University of expert on all the gambling games of the to power, and twice to Morocco (where, East Anglia. He is author of a number of world. Jumped up to editor at £2 an hour without even a green belt, he ended up books on literature and cinema, the most because there wasn’t anyone else, he then teaching karate in a village down south). recent being The Cinema of the Dardenne had to write, for a US publisher, Man’s The sailing included two trans-Atlantic Brothers: Responsible Realism (2013). Body: An Owner’s Manual – in 5 months, deliveries (with an unscheduled dismasted with a couple of helpers waiting to go stay in the Azores), and a spell of owning His new book, Resuming Maurice, is a Corresponding to the growing academic to university. his own boat in the Canaries. collection of personal essays on greater subdiscipline of celebrity studies, a and lesser known writers whose lives unifying theme of literary celebrity and This went into 16 languages, sold over Back in the UK he did some more editing, and careers have sparked some of its discontents runs throughout the a million copies, and in many cultures then returned to Norwich to keep his father the author’s own literary and historical volume. Chapter 1, ‘Resuming Maurice’, (Catholic, Asian, Muslim) was the first time company after his mother died. Now, after interests. Drawing on the experience of a on Maeterlinck, is the capstone essay ordinary people had access to health some years on the Norfolk coast, David’s 40-year academic career, Philip introduces and includes a preamble on the celebrity and body information. He’d added a final gone back to travelling – still ignoring all elements of personal narrative into his theme. The essays on Barker, Elwin, section, Woman’s Body: A Non-Owner’s sights and monuments, and still sitting appreciations of this diverse set of authors Seymour and Nettlefold have strong East Guide, which maybe did some good scribbling at cafe tables claiming he’s whose backgrounds range from English Anglian connections, while the one on too. Later he worked on the Woman’s really a writer. (Vita Sackville West, Whitwell Elwin, George Virginia Haggard invokes the Norfolk origin Body volume itself, writing chapters on Barker, John Seymour, Virginia Haggard, of her famous great-uncle, the Victorian gynaecology and ageing; this even went David recently published Tales for My J. K. Nettlefold), Welsh (Dylan Thomas) novelist Sir Henry Rider Haggard. into Japanese braille. With the proceeds, Dog: 80 Microfictions from Humour to and American (Ned Washington) to Belgian he bought a half-terrace of three houses Horror. The Footloose page of his website, (Maurice Maeterlinck), Danish (Karen Blixen), The book will be published in April and for £2,000 in a village in the Forest of davidheidenstam.com, includes some Mexican (Octavio Paz, Rosario Castellanos) officially launched at the beginning of May. Dean. The empty one should have taken of his travel jottings. and Kenyan (Ngugi wa Thiong’o). It will be available to buy from Lasse Press.

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The Triumph of Henry Cecil Off the Grid Tony Rushmer (80-89) Tony Rushmer (left) working alongside Dominic Bradbury (76-86) the subject of his book, Sir Henry Cecil.

Author Dominic Bradbury, who specialises in the fields of architecture and design, published his latest book in February. Off the Grid – Houses for Escape celebrates sustainable homes and eco-friendly retreats from around the world. These self-sufficient, architect- designed hideaways embrace the idea of getting away from it all while respecting the natural environment.

Set in some extraordinary landscapes in Europe, Scandinavia, the Americas, Australia and beyond, these are thoughtful cabins that sit lightly upon the land while making use of a range of home-generated power sources, including solar, wind power and ground source heat pumps. The new book also fits in with the growing desire for an escapist lifestyle, offering a healthy sense of separation from social media and the digital world, along with daily living that is more in tune with nature and the changing seasons. For Dominic, who lives in rural Norfolk with his family, the new book continues an ongoing Like many of us, I’d always felt there was Norwich in Newmarket, Cecil was the language so many of us are grateful for. fascination with modern, eco-conscious a book or two lurking somewhere within greatest British trainer of the modern era. I couldn’t help but also be impressed by homes – a theme that overlaps with a me. My twenties and thirties passed in a the charm and skill of my French teacher number of his other projects. blur, though, without a word being typed. He trained countless champions from his Martin Harrison (NS 72-89). There were It seemed as if my forties may pass the Warren Place stable before – for various others too... Ian Baird, Howard Dungey Dominic has also just released same way until I received a stroke of luck reasons – enduring an almighty decline. and Alan Arnold (NS 81-98) from whom Modernist Design Complete, which is a that set me on the path to publication. In 2005, the 10-time leading trainer sent I learnt a lot of good things. comprehensive survey of early Modernist out just 12 winners... in 2006, I started to design. The book focuses on furniture, Admittedly, it was a stroke of bad luck work for him. And that is kind of where the So, the book got written and is to be industrial design, glass, ceramics, – at least in the first instance. After all, book begins. published on Thursday 11th April. As graphics and pioneering houses from the when you rupture an Achilles tendon and for the future, well I have a couple more thirties and forties. The writer also has a are confined to barracks with a pair of I was lucky enough to be around to witness ideas for publications. But next up I’m number of other projects underway, with crutches and a medical moon boot for his magnificent career resurgence and developing a podcast – maybe I’ll tell new titles expected in the autumn. company, it’s hard at the outset to find also his extraordinary bravery in the face you about it next year. the positives, especially if your business of Non-Hodgkin lymphoma. Late in his life is sports PR and journalism. he trained arguably the greatest racehorse of them all – Frankel. It was a life and death However, the injury ended up as something story and I saw it in close-up. of a blessing in disguise. Imagine, if you will, that you can’t venture much further I’d known for some time that, on a number than the kitchen table or the sofa for a of levels, I needed to write about it. I’d couple or so months and it’s clear that even done some research and found a options are rather limited. But one of the few publisher willing to back the project. But it things that such an environment is perfect was the Achilles setback that meant I finally for is getting down to, albeit perhaps rather delivered on all my good intentions. belatedly, drafting that book. I’d like to think there’s a fair bit of the spirit So, it was in January 2018 that I got stuck of Norwich School in the finished product. into writing The Triumph of Henry Cecil. For The flair of my history teacher John Bailey those of you who don’t follow the world of (NS 79-89) definitely ignited a spark or horseracing, which has existed for almost two, as did No.68 legend Peter Clayton 400 years some 50 miles south west of (NS 61-92), whose feel for words and

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beautiful Norfolk scenes. Janet Harrison works in oils and is noted for her wonderful The Gathering – atmospheric industrial views. Harry is well known for his superb sculptures making use of old sea defence timbers and abandoned wood. Art in The Crypt Clive is particularly known for his works Clive Brookes (65-72) based on the circle or sphere. A device which he began to use in ideas for sculpture started whilst a pupil at Norwich If you haven’t yet seen the art of School. You will see examples of these in Clive Brookes (65-72) then you have an this show but also a range of his paintings opportunity at the beginning of May this which are thought provoking. Clive was year. Clive will be showing with his group an art teacher for over 30 years and The Branch in the Crypt Gallery from acknowledges the great start that his Saturday 27th April until Saturday 4th May. art tutors at Norwich School gave to his The Branch was formed in 2016 when career. Having left teaching nearly 10 the sculptor Harry Baker (an ex London years ago, he has been working hard to Metropolitan Police Officer) brought establish himself in the art world and has together a group of eclectic artists. Core many works in private collections here members Harry, Clive and Janet Harrison and abroad. He and the other artists will invite four or five very different artists to be around during the exhibition and look show with them at venues in Norfolk. forward to meeting many visitors.

For this particular show they have asked Further information is available from the renowned photographer David Morris; [email protected] and the landscape painter Eleanor Alison; Harry Baker at [email protected]. the mixed media artist Susanne Lakin; The Branch has also just opened a and Joan Sandford Cook, who produces Facebook page.

66 67 Old Norvicensian Life Since Anything is Possible Hannah Talbot (09-11)

If you’d told me that, 7 years after leaving UK’s biggest radio production companies, with, in my eyes, the most talented and Norwich School, I’d be working on the Somethin’ Else, a dynamic and hugely hilarious presenter out there. UK’s biggest radio station alongside the successful company which makes likes of Sara Cox, I’d never have believed programmes for the BBC. It’s a risk Working with Sara and producer Louise you. Now I believe anything is possible. I’ll never regret. 4 nights a week was incredible: we had guests from theatre, film and renowned After graduating from Durham, I wasn’t It was a tough 4 weeks – spent feeling like authors on the show every night. We sure what career path to take and fell I’d taken 200 steps backwards – buying travelled, too – broadcasting live shows headlong into the world of Public Relations bread and milk for the company every from the Edinburgh Fringe, Manchester initially as an ‘in’ to the big smoke. morning, but also being immersed in an and Birmingham. exciting new industry and being introduced I worked my way up in PR over 3 years, to invaluable skills like audio editing. The face of Radio 2 is changing rapidly promoting everything from Richard and currently celebrating three women Branson’s charities to Hyundai cars, Luck was on my side and I was offered a presenters who have kicked off the new but was also volunteering at Chelsea gift of a job as a researcher on the BBC’s daytime schedule, something that is long & Westminster Hospital Radio. It was a flagship Film Review Show,Kermode & overdue; Zoe Ball is on the Breakfast request show, where I started as a runner Mayo, made by Somethin’ Else. Suddenly show, Sara moved to Drivetime and Jo and eventually presented the show every I was watching private screenings of new Wiley follows her up. Tuesday night. I loved it. films in swanky screening rooms, writing scripts for the presenter, Simon Mayo, and As Sara moved to the hugely coveted The PR agency I worked for were like attending press junkets (picture Notting Drivetime slot, Somethin’ Else gave me family, but I gradually realised that my Hill ‘Horse & Hound’ scene), meeting the opportunity to make my first podcast passion was radio and dreamed about actors I’d only ever seen on the big screen. and produce another Radio 2 show called working in that world. Dance Devotion. I’m delighted to be I was later offered the job of assistant working in the audio world and excited In August 2017, I quit my brilliant agency producer on a brand-new Radio 2 show, about what’s to come. One lesson I’ve and swapped the security of my salary, presented by Sara Cox. It was very surreal. learnt is not to be afraid of change – life’s paid holidays and close colleagues for an Suddenly I was working on a mainstream too short to waste time doing something unpaid, 4-week internship at one of the entertainment show that happened to be you don’t love. Only you can change it.

68 69 Old Norvicensian Memory Lane Memory Lane

It is a wonderful feeling being in a room full of ONs with past and present members Reunions for 2019 of the Common Room. The room simply comes alive and you can’t help but by Rachel Lightfoot smile. Seeing everyone together, happily reminiscing about school days and We hope you enjoy your walk down memory lane with us. capturing the hilarious stories, is a truly Thank you to all for sharing your school-day memories. special privilege.

A personal highlight for me last year was at the Class of 1988 Reunion Dinner when 2019 Reunion dates 8th June everyone started sharing memories about Class of 2009 Reunion Dinner their school days and trips.

29th June Reunions are rather special, and I urge you Class of 1989 Reunion Dinner to take this amazing opportunity to come Did you leave together once more to visit your school, 29th June enjoy a tour to take in the changes, catch Norwich School in Classes of 1979, 1969, 1959 and up with friends and walk those same paths a year ending in a 9? 1949 to meet at ON Day and Lunch one more time. 14th September If yes, then it is your year to join us at Class of 1999 Reunion Dinner ‘I would urge anyone special events throughout the year. reading this to make an effort Come together with friends and members 27th September of the Common Room for a trip down ON London Drinks Reception to organise/get involved and memory lane and to have a jolly feel-good time celebrating life at Norwich School 30th November definitely attend the reunions.

and beyond. Classes of 1979, 1969, 1959 and Not only is it great fun but it 1949 to take on the Class of 1989 The following reunions are in the planning for best attending year group at is also good for the soul. stages and set to take place: the ON Annual Dinner. Andrew Roberts (78-87)

Help us by reaching If you would like a out to those in your year! reunion to be organised Our aim is to bring as many of you together at your reunions as possible. for your year group, please get in touch: The school is in touch with many of your contemporaries, but, not all, as naturally over time people move on and forget to Email: update us with new details. [email protected]

Please help by reaching out to those Telephone: you are in touch with and sharing the 01603 728431 date and details of the event with them.

Also, please let me know who you Class of 1999 would like to see from the school! Top: Middle: Class of 2009

Bottom: Class of 1989

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Opening of

1968 School Hockey First XI Images from Dyers Lodge Picture from Ben Bolton-Maggs (58-68) the Archives – 1953 Photo of the School Hockey First XI, taken at half-time The original School Lodge was during a match with Gresham’s. The pitch is next to the destroyed in June 1942 by Lower School, on what was the old allotments. bombing. The new Dyers Lodge was opened in 1953 on the site The people in the picture are: of the previous building. School House – 1955 Kneeling: Crouching: Graham Van Ree (60-69) Tim Weston (59-67) Pip Harris (58-67) Back Row: Hugh Lansdell (58-68) David Aldridge (59-69), Graham Woods (58-68), Adrian It is also recorded Tebbutt (58-69), John Wilde that we lost 3-0! (59-67), Ben Bolton-Maggs (58-68), Mike McGowan (58-68), Bruce Garner (60-67)

School House Rowing Boarders in the 50s Colin Flood (60-63) Tony Sims (48-54)

This was taken in a Clockwise from Left: Rowers, Left to Right: Can you name the compartment of the Robin Johns (58-65), Malcolm Murray Hall (46-53), Adrian missing rowers? Liverpool Street train circa Keeble (58-65), Roger Keeble Taunton (47-58), Christopher 1963 and shows a group (59-65), Phil Laslett (57-65), Powell (50-58), Unknown, of us boarders returning Stephen Booth (58-65) and Chris Unknown, Michael Stephenson to School House at the Daynes (58-65) – with whom I still (46-57), Anthony Sims (48-54) Fencing beginning of term. meet up from time to time. I took and John Meadows (55-58) the photo… no selfies then! – 1984

Back Row: Peter Ellis (NS 75-84), Paul Manning (81-87), Jeremy Kerslake (81-87), Robin Schofield (78-87), Mark George (80-85), John Virgoe (81-87) and Paul Jarvis (81-86)

Middle Row: Joe Mackintosh (80-89), Mark Watts (82-89) and Justin Grady (82-89)

Front Row: Jonathan Pearson (78-87), Rob Stephen (79-88), Richard Jarvis (78-85), Mark Smith (77-83), Darren Parsons (76-85), Dan Tooley (78-87), Phil Clark (80-89) and Oliver Rowe (80-87) 72 73 Old Norvicensian Memory Lane

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Images from the Archives by Peter Harrison (NS 61-94) 1983 1978

1981 1984 1976

1976: Yellow hats at 1979: Neil Gardener Dagenham – a visit to at Lower School Ford by Lower School. Sports Day Stephen Smith stands 1979 second on the left 1980: Alistair Seymour 1984 (79-86) starts an 1978: Lady Barbirolli aeroplane model opens the new Music Room 1980: Robert Barley (77-86) clears the bar 1978: Vaughn Bennell at Lower School (75-79) receiving Sports Day the Smith Cup from 1980 Joy Stibbe

1981: Andrew Heath 1984: Martin Wadley (73-82) serves on the (75-84) tackles tennis courts the long jump on 1980 Sports Day 1983: Off to Cub camp 1987: Lower School 1984: Norwich head of Sports Day river – School First VIII 1978 1987

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Images from the Archives The Pram Race Katie Hardingham (NS 18-present)

The 1972 Spring Term Norvicensian This spectacle is vividly described by with washing-up liquid bottles and plastic announces that the Norwich School Stephen Brown (70-78) in the 1977 bags. Still, even if the Chairman of the Appeals Committee will soon be hosting Summer Term Norvicensian: Governors or the Lord Mayor escaped a ‘sponsored pushed-vehicle race around from being drenched, the competitors The Close’. This mysterious description “Eh?… Oh ‘ell!” summed up the reaction didn’t – particularly those in the two staff refers to what would come to be known of at least one of the unsuspecting visitors teams. Miss Prince, pushed alternately by as the Pram Race, perhaps one of the to The Close on the day of the Appeals Mr Fricker and Mr Waite, sat submissively more unusual events to be undertaken Committee’s fourth sponsored Pram for most of the race in her pram, having by Norwich School pupils. Race, as various unidentified objects resigned herself to the gallons tipped and on wheels came hurtling past him at squirted carefully in her direction. It seems Beginning in the summer of 1972, the incredible speeds. Well, to him, and to the full-face crash-helmet, visor, various Appeals Committee Pram Race became anyone else as bewildered as he was, I waterproof oilskins and dustbin-lid she a fairly regular fixture in the Norwich apologise humbly but point out that it was appeared in were not sufficient protection. School calendar, being held in a number all in a good cause – namely Action for Mr Best, Mr Ninham and Mr Myerscough of years in the 1970s and 80s. The race the Crippled Child. (How very appropriate (muttering vaguely “Scotland or bust” involved participants, both pupils and – Ed.) The event took place on Tuesday and promptly busting) were also popular teachers, in fancy dress, racing around 14th June and not thankfully Speech targets. Despite all this, the afternoon The Close in prams to raise money Day, 14th July, the date that appeared on raised about £80 and provided us with a for charity. As they raced, onlookers the sponsor forms. One wonders what lot of free and very valuable publicity.” attempted to cover them with water some of the distinguished guests would from washing-up liquid bottles, spray have said if they had come through the Do you remember the Pram Race? Were bottles and even, as one photograph Erpingham Gateway after the Prizegiving you an onlooker or did you ever take proves, buckets. only to be knocked down by the prams part in the race? We’d love to hear your and squirted mercilessly with cold water memories of this unique event. by over-enthusiastic spectators armed

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A Year to ON Shoot 12th May 2018 Remember John Fisher (NS 85-present)

On a warm spring day in mid-May, a group of ONs met for a pleasant 50 bird sporting shoot at our home ground, the ON Squash, Mid-Norfolk. Many of the usual suspects were absent due to a clash with a musical event in London the previous night.

Londonderry Cup Final The ground looked at its best, and with blossom and spring flowers in abundance, 23rd March 2018 the 10 stands were very testing. Justin Grady (82-89) shot extremely well to win Marcus Cowie (86-95) with an impressive 39/50. The best of the boys was Sam Portas (16-18) with a 23/50. Good chat and food in the Clubhouse rounded off a most pleasant experience with ONs catching up not just with each other but with the changing school news The ON squash team narrowly missed With the match tied at two matches each, resulted in Lancing College lifting the title from the pupils. We look forward to out on their Londonderry Cup title defence, it was down to Matthew at the number 2 for the first time in 12 years. welcoming all shooting ONs to this losing out to Lancing College in an string to defeat the Lancing number 2 and event in the years to come. agonisingly close 3-2 battle. Interestingly, very talented South African international The final took place at the world-famous this duel was a repeat of the 1989/90 and Brandon Hanley. Matthew went 2-1 up RAC Club in Pall Mall where numerous ONs 1990/91 National Schools Championship and with an immense effort to take the showed up to give their support. The ON finals where each team shared the fourth game, left him little in reserve which team will attempt to regain their title next time! success, so it was somewhat poetic to be fighting it out almost 30 years later.

The ON team comprised Marcus Those in attendance: Cowie (86-96), Matthew Bolt (95-02), Tom Butler (87-94) Ian Cox (86-92), Stuart Cowie (84-92) Charles Cryer (81-88) and Mark Thomas (85-95), with other Ben Davis (83-93) participants including Alex Williams Thomas Dunkley (80-89) (01-11) and Joe Bolt (04-11) throughout John Fisher (NS 85-present) this year’s campaign. Jonathan Gaskin (07-14) Justin Grady (82-89) Ashley Harris (86-92) Tim Hill (NS 85-present) Rachel Lightfoot (NS 03-present) Benjamin Steward (76-85) Harry Steward (09-17) Guy Steward (13-present) Benjamin Turner (94-03) James Sarson (07-18) Sam Portas (16-18) Tom Cheung (17-present)

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It only feels like yesterday that the that people have been on in the past 2008 Leavers stood at the back of the 10 years. cathedral and sung their last, tearful 2008 rendition of before walking Of course, like any reunion, there are ON Jerusalem through Erpingham Gate as a Norwich people you remain in touch with on a daily School pupil for the final time. What a basis and people you genuinely have shock it was, then, to receive an invitation not encountered since that final day at Reunion to our 10-year reunion! school, but such was the camaraderie and Cricket friendship within our year group that we 19th May 2018 Armed with both stories of old and a sat around a table and laughed and drank 29th June 2018 synopsis of what we’ve been up to in with each other as though not even a day Pieter Claussen (99-08) the last 10 years, we assembled in the had passed. It was a glorious evening. George Walker (95-02) refectory once again, but rather than a group of school children waiting for our A ‘10 years on’ toast was made, before lunch, standing around the room was David Bateman (NS 92-present) took to a group of doctors, surgeons, lawyers, the floor to deliver a speech for the ages teachers, financial advisers and leaders – reminiscing about times of old, rekindling in fields which were not even invented banter with former pupils and like a proud when we left school in 2008. It was truly father, congratulating us on how far we remarkable to hear about the journeys have come.

Norwich School 1st XI vs The school thankfully declared on 251 the last hour of play had well and truly The ONs, Lower Close for 2 off only 43 overs. Within these 43 begun as the scoreboard displayed the overs, the ONs had managed to rotate overs ticking down. On a fine day in late June, the ONs gathered eight bowlers with Tristan Hipper returning slowly but surely at the Lower Close for the figures of 1-20 off 6 and Steven Gopaul The school struck back with a couple of annual fixture against the school. (07-15) 0-22 off 6. wickets leaving the ONs on 237-9 with 15 needed to win off 3 overs. The 11th Although beating the ONs comfortably in A total of 252 was the target, and an man in, Tristan Hipper, was given simple the past few years, the school were not excellent opening partnership of 59 instructions – don’t get out, and get Henry taking it lightly – 312 cones, 12 ladders and between Chris Jones (92-00) and Harry on strike. He supported Henry well with 5 16 sets of stumps marked their warm-up area Windridge (04-13) set the ball rolling. It off 4 balls and it was left to Henry to face and they were put through their paces. In a was Jonesy that departed first for 42. He up to the last over off Oscar, needing 2 to more leisurely approach, the ONs decided then took it upon himself to be the team’s win. What was then witnessed was one of a coffee and a catch-up with a couple cheerleader from the balcony, which was the finest shots seen at the Lower Close – of the teachers was a more productive appreciated by the team. Henry decided to hit the first ball of the over, use of our time. Perhaps we should have back over the bowler’s head and clear the borrowed some of the warm-up equipment It was no surprise to see Ian Bryce (89-99) pavilion! The ONs went wild and drinks were from the school as after losing the toss we out LBW again this year, although I don’t sprayed celebrating the first win over the were sent out into the field for a bowl. Due think he can argue with the decision this school in a number of years! There is even to popularity, the ONs had a team of 12, time, and there was certainly no dissent video footage of the winning six, although which came in handy, allowing a member from his side (this year). A few overs later, probably best to watch with the volume to have a leisurely 5 overs off at a time. Matt Plater (03-14) departed for a brisk 26 turned down. Henry ended up on 75 off leaving the ONs on 106-3. Another 44 was 41 balls and clearly deserved the Man of An early breakthrough from Tristan Hipper added for the 4th wicket before George the Match award for this winning display. (06-17) put a spring in our step with him Walker (95-02) was out caught and within removing George Harrad (16-present) for 1; a few more overs, the ONs were looking Lunch and tea were fantastic and a great however, that was the most enjoyment all down and out on 173-7. thanks to Rachel Lightfoot for organising, innings. The ONs became mere spectators and Jed Cawkwell (NS 12-present) and as we were treated to some excellent play Well, down and out we might have looked, Richard Sims (NS 06-present) for the by Charlie Rogers (08-present) and Oscar but we were definitely still in the game cricket. What was left was the quick walk to Binny (08-18), who scored 115 and 107 while a certain Henry Parkinson was still the Adam and Eve to dissect the game and respectively. I think there were a couple at the crease. Ticking along nicely, he re-live that winning six over and over again. of chances put down by the ONs, but this was starting to dispatch the ball to all We are looking forward to the next match should not detract from the quality these corners of the ground, and from a losing on 28th June 2019 already. two lads displayed. A bright future for both position it was the ONs’ to lose! Both of them, no doubt. wickets and overs were against the ONs;

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Class of 1988 Reunion Choral Concert 30th June 2018 and Launch of Richard Allain CD with the Julian Wells (82-88) and Chris Roberts (79-88) Choir of Merton College, Oxford, 5th July 2018

In July 2018, as part of Gather 18 arts Radio 2, 3 and 4, and has worked with ON Finn McEwen lends his musical festival, Norwich School was honoured by many of the country’s leading choirs and talent to the CD in the form of a soprano a visit from the Choir of Merton College, musicians. Both the recording for Delphian saxophone performance on a setting Oxford, who, under the directorship of Records and the Norwich concert featured of Advent Antiphon. He was the winner Benjamin Nicholas (85-94), gave a concert two young ONs, Alex Little (04-15) and of the Norfolk Young Musician competition in Norwich Cathedral to launch a new CD Finn McEwen (12-14). in 2013 and went on to study at the by Norwich School’s Director of Music, Guildhall School of Music in London after Richard Allain (NS 10-present). Benjamin Alex Little is the accompanist on the leaving Norwich School. Nicholas was a chorister at Norwich disc. He too was a chorister at Norwich Cathedral. After leaving Norwich School, Cathedral. He is currently the Assistant The CD Richard Allain has been favourably he went on to hold organ scholarships at Organist at Merton College, and is in reviewed in the press. It was awarded five Chichester Cathedral, Lincoln College, his first year studying for an MPhil in stars by the BBC Music Magazine, Oxford and St Paul’s Cathedral, before Music. He features on several tracks which wrote: taking up his post as Director of Music including The Norwich Service, a setting at Merton College. He was recently of the evening canticles originally “Working in a broadly traditional style, appointed Principal Conductor of the composed for Norwich Cathedral Choir. he explores a harmonic world of blurred Oxford Bach Choir. Alex turned pages for his teacher David but euphonious richness, the writing Dunnett on the original Norwich Cathedral skilled and unfailingly effective… These Richard Allain is well-known as a recording. On this new disc, he undertook beautifully shaped performances by a composer whose works encompass a the fiendish keyboard writing himself! In finely constituted and fearless mixed choir wide range of styles, including music 2017, Alex won the prestigious Sawyer/ offer a convincing array of colour, texture theatre, instrumental pieces, sacred choral Durrant Prize and the Doris Wookey and dynamics. The sound is rich and full, music, song-writing and works for children. Prize for the second highest marks in allowed to breathe in an ideal acoustic.” Such is his versatility that he has been the Associate of the Royal College of commissioned to write music for BBC Organists examination.

The 30-year reunion of the 1988 Leavers groups and with current and former group and the incredible youthful looks took place at the Last Wine Bar in Norwich members of staff. of the Stephen and Moss twins. Absent on the evening of Saturday 30th June friends were also toasted. Thanks also to 2018. With the help of Rachel Lightfoot, On this balmy summer’s late afternoon, Mr Tildesley (NS 79-90) and Mr Bedford- and some assistance from Facebook and we all met for some pre-dinner drinks Payne (NS 83-present) for sharing the LinkedIn, we were able to assemble 45 of at the Adam and Eve pub – we pulled evening with us. us for this very enjoyable evening which together a few of the outside tables just has set a new attendance record for the like we used to 30 (and possibly more!) The whole occasion was very special 30-year ON reunion. years ago. Some familiar faces from our indeed and one which none of us will year group at Norwich High School were forget. While at school, we were apparently Many of the group, particularly those now also meeting outside the pub that evening, not the most successful all-round year living abroad, had made considerable so it really was just like the old times! group, but we were, and remain, a good efforts to be at the event – special mention fun bunch who have gone on to do a must go to those who travelled across the A big thank you to the Head Master for variety of interesting things in life. The world to be with us, including Chris Ellis his entertaining words at the start of the large turnout and the fact that many of (82-88) (Australia), Paul Jarvis (81-86) dinner at the Last Wine Bar and to Mr us were still going strong at 1.30am was (Australia) and Sheridan Teasel (79-88) Goddard (NS 83-present) for his very testament to the success of the event, (Hong Kong). The reunion coincided funny account on the limited highlights which gave us a wonderful opportunity to with ON Day and Sports Day held at the of this high-achieving year group! Many catch up with each other’s lives over the school, so many of us also went to the amusing stories from our school days past 30 years. By the end of the evening, ON Lunch at the Lower Close, which was were then shared across the room it was as if those 30 years had almost a very enjoyable event and an opportunity together with the usual banter on the evaporated. Hopefully, we will all catch to catch up with ONs from other year tragic hair loss of some of the year up again soon. Thank you, Chaps.

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St Neots Regatta and the Beginnings of Old Norvicensian Boat Club 28th and 29th July 2018 Calum Page (05-12)

Nine years, seven Club Captains and The Saturday’s Coxed Four, comprising they failed to make the cut, missing out by four Directors of Rowing later, the Old Louis Lamont (08-14), Benjamin Stimpson a quarter of a length. Norvicensians left their hunting ground (12-17), Calum Page (05-12), Oliver Negus on the Wensum for the first time ever. (99-08) and coxed by Rory Cruickshank Saturday’s defeats drove the success A small squad of seven ONs, spanning (08-17), kicked off by taking an early on Sunday, however, and despite 18 years of Norwich School, ventured to scalp from Lea Rowing Club before losing Negus and Page’s defeat in the Elite the sleepy town of St Neots, drawn by the narrowly to Cygnet Rowing Club in the Pairs category, losing out to an ex-Greek exciting sprint courses of 1km and 500m. semi-final. Lamont and Stimpson returned international, the Coxed Four, combining to the water for their Pairs race later Saturday’s Pair of Lamont and Stimpson, The Old Norvicensian Boat Club that afternoon and, despite last-minute Rocco Vettese (06-16), Nick Siemens (04- entered four boats across the weekend. readjustment to the order on the start line, 14) and steered by Cruickshank, saw off a local rival in the semis and beat Milton Keynes Rowing Club by 3/4 of a length to claim Old Norvicensian Boat Club’s first victory at a British Rowing Event.

The club would like to thank the continued The 2018 ON game was a tightly fought Back Row: support from the school and look forward contest. The ON team consisted mainly Gus Plater (12-present), Nathan Sharpe to the upcoming season of racing, where of last year’s Upper 6, with a few older (11-18), Tom Blythe-Bartram (12-present), we look to expand our calendar. If you’d like ON players leading the defence. For a skilful Charlie Watts (15-17), George Harrad to be involved, or hear more, please get in and young 1st XI side, physicality would (16-present), Connor White (06-17), touch with one of the Rowing Ambassadors be a key battle in the game. The ONs Oliver Shippam (09-present), Will Sutcliffe for further information. started well, with Sam Walker (09-18) (07-18), Ben Fuller (15-present), Rob Duffy Football stroking in 2 well-worked goals from Leo (07-18), John Bryer (08-present), Dan Taylor’s (07-18) crosses. Before half time, Oldroyd (11-18), Sam Walker (09-18), Harry the ONs bagged another, thanks to Dan Groom (14-present), George Dembicki 8th September Oldroyd’s (11-18) strike from a tight angle. (09-present). 2018 Emerging into the second half, the 1st XI Front Row: showed brilliant passing and movement Teddy Valentine (09-present), Jake Cushion (07-18) to combat the deteriorating fitness of the Matthew Gaskin (09-18), James Youngs ON side. Ben Fuller (15-present) combined (06-17), Harry Paterson (14-present), well with Harry Paterson (14-present) to Johnny Reynolds (11-18), Dodavah set up Ollie Shippam (09-present), who hit Iwo (17-present), Jake Cushion (07-18), home a goal for the school. The final score James Hardy (16-present), Ezra Khan was 3-1 to the ONs. The 1st XI battled well, (14-present), Leo Taylor (07-18) and showing promising patterns of play and Will Woodhead (16-present). huge potential for their season.

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Class of 1998 Reunion 15th September 2018 Victoria Turner (96-98)

10th September 2018 ON Golf James Nursey (86-96) and Richard Goodfellow (81-90)

If at first you don’t succeed, then try, try Bussey missing out by a solitary point in Dunkley’s late father at the school. and try again, and so it proved for the Old 2nd place, James Goodfellow in 4th and Afterwards Chairman of Governors Norvicensian handicap golf team with a Richard Goodfellow in 5th place. Patrick Smith updated the group on long-awaited victory in the annual Norfolk developments in The Close over a well- A 20-year ON reunion for the class of and Suffolk Schools Golf Challenge. After Captain Richard Goodfellow said: earned roast beef and Yorkshire pudding 1998 took place in September. After initial two 2nd places in the past 3 years of the before society stalwart and President shrieks of surprise at the eclectic mix of Runyard Trophy, an experienced ON team “There was a great team spirit and Seeley also said a few appreciated words. reunited peers, a delicious meal and much ventured to a new host course of Bury St everyone played their part in our laughter, Head Boy Johnny Hunt (88-98) Edmunds to do battle with the other school victory. After being pipped on the line In 2019, the ON Golf Society will meet gave a heart-warming speech – reminding sides as well as a gusting westerly wind. by Framlingham last year it was nice on Sunday 14th April at Sheringham. us all how lucky we were to have shared to reverse the places this time around. Cost is £80 a head for golf (10.30am tee our formative years in the environment The team played well throughout and Thank you to everyone involved in off), lunch and prizes. It’s a stableford of Cathedral Close at Norwich School. managed to accumulate 192 stableford making the day such a success.” in 3 balls. They also intend to enter the Particularly special was the presence points to hold off twice previous winners annual Old Pupils Golf Societies Golf of Chris Brown (NS 84-02) who gave a Framlingham by 10 points. Strong scoring Earlier in April, John Butcher ran out the Day at Luffenham Heath on Friday 26th remarkable speech in which he recounted from David Bussey (76-86) and James winner of the ON Golf Day for the second April and participate in Grafton Morrish individual memories of us 1998 pupils! Goodfellow (84-94) set the platform successive year. Butcher came out top qualifying on Sunday 12th May. Contact for consistent support from Richard of an 11-man field in glorious sunshine at [email protected] to play. Plenty of happy reminiscing, sharing Goodfellow (81-90), John Butcher (89-96), Eaton with 33 stableford points to win for stories of the last 20 years, and much Gavin Sargent (73-82) and Roger Brooks the second successive year. Also playing merriment took place well into the wee (60-67). In addition to the winners’ claret were Owen Williams (88-98), Graham small hours of the morning. Thank you jug and embroidered Runyard Trophy Seeley (68-76), Patrick Smith (60-67), to all who joined us to share in this really golf towels, the school team also picked Roger Brooks (60-67), Tom Dunkley lovely reunion. Particular thanks to all up the nearest the pin prize for David (80-89), Richard & James Goodfellow, the staff that attended too! Humphrey Bussey (James Goodfellow 2nd) and late Chris Lamb (74-81), Chris Smith and Bedford-Payne (NS 83-present), Will in the day John Butcher outdid James on organiser James Nursey (86-96). The Croston (NS 93-present), Jonathan the par 5 18th hole to claim the longest three groups included playing partners Pearson (78-87) and, of course, Rachel drive prize. The only prize to elude the Patrick Smith and Brooks sharing fond Lightfoot, for her seamless coordination team was best individual score with David memories of being taught by Tom of the whole event.

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between quite bright sunshine at times, interspersed with some brutal squalls that regularly passed over the race course. ON Sailing – Arrow Trophy At times visibility was minimal and ON London Choir the driving rain made it difficult to see 12th to 14th October 2018 anything, and certainly no sight of land! 20th October 2018 With the changeable conditions, the race Jamie Manners (93-00) officers had their work cut out to provide Colin Dowdeswell (NS 83-10) a feasible and fair course, leading to delays and only two races eventually fitted in. Despite the bleak conditions, the ON crew pulled together and battled on with consistent results inside the top half The ON Sailing team put forward a crew previous events for its ability to recruit a jolly evening was had with some team of the fleet. for the Arrow Trophy, having competed in a strong and diverse team, year on year. bonding and sailing strategy discussions. this event nine consecutive times, but for Ultimately, we didn’t thrive in the varied this last event we were buoyed on by our Amid the excitement of getting on board The outlook was better as we woke on conditions, bringing home a series of success in 2017, having then secured 2nd for a great weekend’s racing, there was Saturday morning, although the presence mid-fleet results, although after discards, place overall and been the custodians of also a fair amount of trepidation about the of strong gusts caused the race officer, we managed a respectable final position the Sherborne Salver for the past year. So, weather, and the car journey from Norwich careful to prevent causing a potentially of 10th. Despite the lack of silverware it was with great expectations that the team was filled with regular weather checks. dangerous situation with 27 yachts in this year, it was a thoroughly enjoyable set off for Portsmouth to defend our title on Unfortunately, the forecast weather was for close proximity, to postpone the racing event for the ON crew and at the end of Friday 12th October 2018 to pick up our very strong winds on the Friday afternoon to allow for the conditions to be checked the weekend we were all tired and a touch Sunsail Match F40 yacht… and potentially for the whole weekend (Storm and a forecast drop in wind to materialise. damp, but satisfied from the close racing, Callum was threatening a Force 10!), putting Luckily, the postponement didn’t delay close friendship and the opportunity to In 2018, it was the 25th anniversary of the possibility of holding the racing at all in us for long and the eager crews were represent the school. It’s not all about the Arrow Trophy event, which drew a severe doubt due to safety considerations. soon heading to the race area across winning, but there is always next year! bumper year of entrants, with 27 identical There was also concern that Sunsail would the Solent with two enforced reefs in On a gorgeous October afternoon, 14 ONs, and following a photo-shoot, we adjourned Sunsail F40 yachts crewed by a plethora not actually let us head over to Cowes that the mainsail and the spinnaker stowed Our diverse ON crew together with Rachel Lightfoot, Sally Wortley to a nearby pub for further chat over food of well-known public schools, including evening either! safely below decks (where it would were made up of: (NS 88-15) and Colin Dowdeswell (NS 83-10), and drinks. the infamous Harrow. Our team comprised remain for the weekend!). Three races Sam Crafer (09-16) met at our now customary venue, St. Gabriel’s 11 ONs, many of whom had competed Despite the concerns, and the potential were squeezed into the shortened day Rob Ellis-Paul (90-00) church, Pimlico. Thanks as ever must be extended to in previous years, but it was also nice for sea sickness by just standing on the on Saturday, with sometimes turbulent Will Gardner (02-13) Rachel for her organising and arranging to see some new additions to the crew, pontoon, the wind abated just enough conditions. As we settled into our stride, Tim Haines (09-16) On these occasions, much of the fun is the such excellent hospitality, to Will Warns with some recent leavers keen to join in. for Sunsail to release the yachts and we saw our results gradually improve, Will Jones (02-12) initial meeting up and chatting, so getting (02-09) for his accompanying and to the This made a crew that spanned several allow us to travel to Cowes, albeit under getting to a best place of 9th. The first Jamie Manners (93-00) started and making music often seems ONs for their goodhearted participation. decades, which really adds to the team engine only. So once we had sorted the race saw a collision between two of our Amy Parkes (12-14) rather intrusive! Nonetheless, we did dynamic allowing ONs old and young paperwork and loaded up with crew and competitors, seeing one of them out of Ben Pond (05-14) eventually begin the rehearsal with a few It would always be good to see more ONs, to bond over a common goal (to beat supplies, we were off on the cold, damp action for the entire weekend, so we were Ali Sims (99-08) warm-ups (reminders of cold rehearsals so if you’ve read this far and have yet to Harrow!). Indeed, Norwich School has passage. A warm welcome and a warm content to still be in the running! Gerard Stamp (64-72) in chapel…) and then set to on a varied attend a London ON Choir Day, do join us often been envied by other schools during dinner awaited us, however, at Cowes and Mike Thompson (67-76) repertoire ranging from rounds, spirituals another year for what is always a happy A lovely evening was had by all during and anthems to pop and lighter music. day of very congenial music making. the Saturday evening Arrow Trophy Dinner Our thanks go to the Arrow Trophy Yacht and Prizegiving event, where last year’s Racing Association for organising the event, An hour and a quarter later, we were ready Musicians: trophies were ceremonially presented. the race officers and umpires who gave for refreshment, and after cups had been This gave the ONs their first chance to their time and expertise, the Royal London located, quantities of calorific cake and eclairs Sopranos mount the stage and be handed our Yacht Club for hosting the event and Cowes (donkeys’ ears!) were consumed. Suitably Henriette Poos (12-14) silverware earned in last year’s racing. Yacht Haven where we moored, and the fortified, we returned to work, consolidating the Lucy Martin (07-09) Gerard did a great job with the Silvo after venue for Saturday night’s dinner. A special repertoire for our concert, and at 6pm, in front Altos we used the silver salver for the purpose thanks must go to Rachel Lightfoot and of a record-size audience – double-figures this Georgie Pickworth (07-09) it was designed for, which also involved the Norwich School Development Team, year – we performed to our public. Frances Pickworth (09-11) the bottle of port that the committee kindly without whose unreserved help and support Raggie Rivertz (13-15) provided… The evening offered convivial the team would not have been able to After the choir had demonstrated the Hannah Talbot (09-11) surroundings to mingle with the other participate in this event. singing of a round, the audience was also Alice Baillie-Johnson (09-11) teams, before meeting the natives invited to participate, which they did with Tenors in Cowes High Street for some post-dinner The dates for next year’s event have enthusiasm. The programme continued Alastair Pearson (01-10) refreshment. The night was yet young already been set: 11th to 13th October with the spiritual Siya Hamba, Stanford’s Ed Johnston (03-10) when most of the crew retired to yacht 2019. If you’re interested in joining the Nunc Dimiittis in Bb and Chilcott’s Irish Will Stuttard (00-10) berth or B&B, keen to be on top of our ON Sailing team, please get in touch with Blessing, before turning to lighter things: Dom Fenton (99-09) game in the morning. Jamie Manners: mannersjamie@yahoo. a rendition of Up Where We Belong and Basses co.uk or Rachel Lightfoot. There is also concluding with two Beatles’ songs. Steve Martin (99-09) And the Sunday morning was all go, an ON Sailing Club Facebook page, so Oliver Taylor (02-09) despite heavy rain looking to have set in do please search this out and join to Our audience was generous in its Accompanist overnight. The conditions were variable keep up to date with sailing news. appreciation of the 25-minute programme, William Warns (02-09)

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The Old Norvicensian Lodge continues to meet in the Blake Studio at the school. Worshipful Brother David Westgate was ON Annual Dinner Awards installed as Worshipful Master at the last regular meeting on 8th December 2018.

1st December 2018 As retiring Master, Worshipful Brother Moreton Hall (65-74) chose to support Rachel Lightfoot Nelson’s Journey as his charity for this year in office. Nelson’s Journey is a Norfolk charity supporting bereaved children and The Head Master’s Awards at the 2018 Dinner were awarded as follows: young people in the county. This continues the long-held tradition in most Masonic Lodges across the country. In Norfolk, Best represented House: Best attending family: Masonic Lodges have raised over Joint first place to Brooke and Coke House, The Sargent family, Christopher (79-81), £2 million over the past 6 years for with School House taking second place and Will (93-99), Tim (95-02) and George distribution to local causes. Parker and Valpy in joint third place. Repton, (00-07). Joint second Aiden (91-01) and Old Norvicensian in fourth, Nelson in fifth and the newest Giles Watts (83-91) and Colin (85-94) The Lodge would be very pleased to house Seagrim taking the wooden spoon. and James Goffin (89-96). welcome enquiries from anyone interested in becoming a Mason. If you would like Best attending year group: Furthest travelled: Lodge to know more, please contact Moreton Class of 1989 in first place. In joint second 1st: Natalie Varnier (03-05) from Versailles by phone (07939 240851) or on email place were the Class of 1991 and 2001. 2nd: Ed Tildesley (NS 79-90), Weymouth [email protected] 3rd: Giles Watts, Wiltshire 8th December 2018 The 2019 meeting dates are: 9th March, Moreton Hall (65-74) 27th April, 12th October and 7th December.

emailed me saying that I had won the overall competition, and so got to attend Clash of the Titans the reception before the launch event for the 2019 competition, as well as winning ON some fine wines and a chance to do a 5th December 2018 week’s work experience with the ERC. Edward Cubitt (12-18) I was extremely surprised at winning, Rowing having entirely forgotten about entering, but was thankfully able to book some train tickets to go to the launch event. This was 15th December During the 2017/18 academic year, the a very good opportunity to network and Economics Department at Norwich School talk with some of the UK’s top economists 2018 set a piece of homework to enter the at the reception, as well as getting to hear Economic Research Council’s (ERC) Clash the predictions being made by this year’s Calum Page (05-12) of the Titans competition. This competition ‘Titans’ and the reasons behind their involved predicting how the economy predictions. It will certainly be interesting would change through the year, with seeing how true these predictions, and entrants having to predict the changes in my own, turn out to be as this year goes GDP, levels of inflation and unemployment, by. Who knows, another Norvicensian interest rate levels and average earnings may even win again. In traditional style and battling for the exciting pace, launching off the line and current athletes in order to draw out to growth for each of the four quarters. 3rd Edition of the Dipple and Conway taking a narrow victory over those they’d over a length’s victory and claim the win, Having been set this task, I completed the Challenge Cup, the racing was short rowed with only 6 months ago. Following and the match. The finale also brought an online form and submitted my entry. and fast, focusing on adrenaline-fuelled this, the oldest members of the Old exciting end to proceedings, ending in a sprints. Twice claimed by the ONs, the Norvicensian Boat Club took to the water photo-finish with a dead heat, leaving the Through the year, I received emails about returners saw fit to bring their largest to show the new ones how racing is really ONs claiming their first undefeated year how my predictions were doing, and I ever cohort, able to field two full eights done. They drew a fast start kicking back since the restyled match day began. was generally relatively high up the table, against the school. the puddles from the boat to draw a clear along with many of the other Norwich victory of nearly a length. We’d like to thank the school for offering School entrants. However, after heading to In accordance with tradition, the newest an amazing event as always, Dipple and university at Loughborough, I lost access of the ONs were called upon to open With two wins to their name, and two races Conway for supporting the trophy, and to my school emails and forgot about the the event by taking on the oldest of the left to go, the ONs used the traditional Doug Barrell for all the great work he’s competition. This was until Rachel Lightfoot school’s offerings. The new ONs kept an tactic of stacking their third boat with doing with the athletes at the school.

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The culmination of ON sporting were rampant and showed a glimpse On a traditionally Baltic day at Redmayne self-pass near the school 25 saw the ball extravaganza for 2018 was once again the of some of the fine rugby they had played Fields, a more youthful looking group of fly to the back post for a neat second ON ON rugby match at the Lower Close. Although during their unbeaten season. The ON ONs assembled in dribs and drabs to take goal (the scorer alludes me): 2-0. the freezing conditions were far from ideal, ONs would not lie down, however, and on the young galvanised troops of the the standard of rugby from both sides did there were further scores for Kit Warde- School 1st XI. The majority of the team was Half time came to the reprieve of some of not disappoint! Aldam (06-17) and Matt St John (12-16) represented by 2017 Leavers, which made the more gregarious ONs, and after some Rugby sandwiching one final score for the school Hockey a nice change to the random smorgasbord tactics bashing, we took the field again, It was the ONs that got out of their blocks by Jason Bell (12-present). The final score of a player who usually ran around. It invigorated to add to the goal tally. A early, with Guy Tennant (14-16) crashing was a win for the school by 43-27, but meant that as they had all played together rather rash cross from Sam Plater (00-11), 15th December from close range. This sparked the school the Norwich School Rugby Club was the 15th December recently the team was already fairly which flew through the crowd of players at into action and the joint top try scorer for real winner on the day! cohesive. Add in the experience of a few kneecap level, managed to be extremely the season, Alfie Garside (17-present), 2018 extra National League players and the ON neatly deflected by Alfie Kidner (12-17) 2018 used his footwork to find enough space We are delighted to announce that Iain team of December 2018 was rather handy. and suddenly it was 3-0 – unheard of to score under the posts. Such was Grisewood (NS 00-present) has been Sam Plater (00-11) domination. But as the game dwindled the Iain Grisewood the nature of the game that the ONs selected once again to play and Captain The game started at a recreational pace ONs started to lose structure, possession, immediately bounced back and Charlie the England 45 touch team in the World for some and it was clear the first term at energy, ability, intelligence, work rate and (NS 00-present) Rowe (06-16) wriggled over in the corner Cup in Malaysia in April 2019. The team university had been an enjoyable one for decorum and were not unsurprised to to regain the lead. Club Captain James face stiff opposition from the likes of a few ONs. But soon pressure on the concede to a very good School XI goal. Cherry (14-present) was next on the Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, school circle from the likes of Sam With not long left, one last attack won the scoresheet in what was turning out to Wales and Fiji, but are very much looking Paterson (12-17), Jonty Gosling (10-17) ONs a short corner and after trying three be a ‘tryfest’! ON Jonny Hewitt (05-16) forward to the challenge. and less so Ross Pitcher (07-17) equated or four fairly flamboyant routines earlier found enough space to get over from to a scrambled goal: 1-0. The school team in the game, the ONs opted for a simple close range but that would be the last We wish the team well! were looking to play good hockey; short stop, cross, deflection move which did not time the ONs would be in the lead. The passes and good leads made for some go to plan because Sam Paterson scored school dominated the middle period of the There are sponsorship opportunities nice moves, but they were never quite able instead of crossing, but there we go. match, scoring 4 unanswered tries, Alfie available to support Iain, so please to break the ON defensive line. Matthew completed his hat-trick, and Ed Parkinson feel free to contact Iain at Plater (03-14), playing with only one So, final score 4-1 – an excellent day (08-present) and Alex Parriss-Hind [email protected] working knee, was workmanlike at the back had by all. Thanks to Mr Cowan (NS (13-present) also got over the line. With Mr if you would like to discuss this further. and manoeuvred the players in front of him 14-present) and the School XI for a Sims now on the school field, the school with knowledge and experience. A quick brilliant match. Same time next year?

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Clementine Rose Newman Announcements Fergus Newman (95-04) and Georgia Newman (née Von Sachsenburg) (03-05) would like to announce the arrival of their beautiful daughter, Clementine Rose, Rob and Roxana born on 30th December 2017.

Roxana and Rob Wilson (80-86) were married in Paris on 21st July 2018. Rob has been living and working in Paris since September 2016, making full use of the French he learned courtesy of Mme Cater and Mr Harrison (NS 72-89) during his time at Norwich School. They are expecting their first child together this May!

George and Emma

George Sargent (00-07) married Emma Lake (05-07) at Alby Church on 28th April 2018.

Chris and Siobhan

On 5th May 2018, Chris Hewson (03-08) and Siobhan Anthony were married at St Mary’s Cathedral, Aberdeen. The wedding breakfast was hosted at Aswanley near Huntly, Aberdeenshire, where many of the ONs gave the Ceilidh dancing their best efforts.

ONs in attendance (from left to right in the photo) Sebastian Goodwin (01-08), James Ingham (98-08), Oliver Negus (99-08), Tom Feary (98-08), Oliver Best (02-08), Joe Kaye (98-08), James Bradley-Watson (98-08) and Matthew Jones (03-09). Also in attendance were Duncan Eaglesham (98-07) and Charles Harrowing (97-07)

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Richard and Jasmine Frederik William John Eades

Richard Baines (00-10) married Jasmine Ruth Didymus on Chris (95-05) and Harriet Eades are delighted to announce the 2nd June 2018 at St. Mary’s Church, Wroxham. The service birth of Frederik William John Eades on 6th November 2018. was taken by Revd Nic Tivey (NS 08-14) and was followed by dancing late into the night at Neatishead Hall.

Ten other ONs were in attendance and Richard’s two best men were Max Dennison (03-10) and Jonny Billing (08-10). Richard and Jasmine are now Mr and Mrs Didymus-Baines.

Aiden and Holly Alexander David Sargent Aiden Watts (91-01) and Holly Crook got engaged in May 2018 in Bath. Alfie Jack Stebbings They will marry in 2019 at Norwich Cathedral. Tim (95-02) and Nicola Sargent welcomed Alexander David into their family, born (in Luton) Fiona Stebbings (née Dowdeswell) (00-02) and Brook Stebbings on 28th July, weighing 7lb 12oz. are delighted to announce the arrival of Alfie Jack Stebbings, born on 10th September 2018, weighing 7lb 5oz.

James and Natalie

James Barrie (98-08) married Natalie Catchpole at Southwood Hall (near Acle/Cantley) on 27th July 2018.

Left to right: Jonny Withey, Ben Willgrass (01-08), Pieter Claussen (99-08), James Barrie (98-08), Mark ffrench-Constant (98-08) and Josh Pilgrim (98-08)

Photo Credits: Rob Dodsworth

Jasmine Roberts Jack Edward West

Alistair Roberts (86-95) and Carmen Jennifer West (née Macrae) (02-04) is delighted to Roberts are delighted to announce announce the arrival of Jack Edward West, born at the arrival of Jasmine Roberts on Kings College Hospital in London on Wednesday 28th June 2018. 29th August 2018.

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Alexander and Jennifer

Alexander Sims (99-08) married Jennifer Kerrison (06-08) on 28th December 2018 at All Saints Church, Horstead, followed by a reception at Hautbois Hall surrounded by their friends and family. There were many ONs in attendance, including in the choir, which was conducted by Colin Dowdeswell (NS 83-10) and accompanied by Duncan Barlow (NS 07-15).

Photo from left to right, back to front: Harry Hamlin-Wright (98-08), Colin Dowdeswell (NS 83-10), Richard Burton (01-07), Alistair Pearson (01-10), David Burton (01-08), David Price (98-08), Tim Ball (95-04), Jamie Manners (92-00), Tom Stocks (98-08), Tom Bolton (02-09), Georgina Sims (08-10), Guy Pearson (01-08), Charlotte Coulthard (06-08), Hannah Hedegard (06-08), Suzannah Kerrison (10-12), Jo Phillips (06-08), Tim Stephenson (87-97), Alexander Sims (99-08) and Jennifer Sims (née Kerrison) (06-08)

George Peter Gordon Burberry

Emma Burberry (née Fletcher) (01-04) and Nick Burberry welcomed George Peter Gordon Burberry on 7th November 2018. George has already been on his first skiing holiday!

Mike and Elly

Elly Gay (06-08) and Mike Swordy (99-08) were married at Voewood, Holt, on 29th December 2018, where they celebrated with their friends and family (including many of their Norwich School friends).

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Break GoGo Hares Sculpture Trail 2018 Photo Album (June–September)

Singapore Drinks 26th February 2018

USA Dinner 5th May 2018

Heptahare, designed by ON Alix Carter This design by artist Sophie Li-Rocchi is based Norvicenses Salientes (meaning leaping (11-16), achieved the highest bid at the on drawings by her late father, John Walker (NS Norvicensians) or Sally for short, was charity auction, selling for £21,000. 72-16) – Art Master at Norwich School for over designed by Norwich School Art & Design 40 years – an inspiration to many and an ardent Scholars. Prominent Norfolk figures are illustrator of the architectural world. Long live interspersed with the words to the school the King of Scribble! hymn, Jerusalem.

Exiles Class of 2008 Afternoon Tea Reunion 14th June 2018 19th May 2018

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Royal ON Day Norfolk 30th June 2018 Show 27th and 28th June 2018

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Class of 1988 Reunion Leavers’ 30th June 2018 Assembly 6th July 2018

Donor Afternoon Tea Gala Night 1st July 2018 4th July 2018

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Leavers’ ON London Ball Drinks 6th July 2018 28th September 2018

Senior School Prizegiving Class of 1998 Reunion 7th September 2018 15th September 2018

Alex Humphris with Kaitlin Wolmarans, winner of the Alex Humphris Art Prize.

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Bristol Drinks London and Lunch Choir 5th and 6th October 2018 20th October 2018

Trafalgar Day 17th October 2018

Durham Drinks 8th November 2018

Henley Lunch 19th October 2018

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ON Dinner Class of 2018 1st December 2018 Lunch 15th December 2018

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ON Match Day Christmas 15th December 2018 Drinks 15th December 2018

ON Carols 15th December 2018

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‘JBJ’ came to the school in 1959 from most time in coaching and encouraging Selwyn College via Educating Essex, sport. His background included after short spells with the Army and Civil mountaineering, where Norfolk offered Brian Service. He was one of a small group of few opportunities. recent graduates who pointed the way forward from the school’s long 1930s to the But from 1961 much of his attention was Obituaries world of television and colour supplements. consumed by School House, where he Jenkins His General Studies sessions with the brought the ethos into the 1960s. He made Sixth Form revealed a well-stocked mind the most of the spacious opportunities with a variety of interests in multiple facets presented by the move to the Bishop’s (NS 59-65) of life, from political systems to music Palace to enlarge the range of experience Brian appreciation. His upbringing in South open to boarders. Sport and culture Remembered by Wales gave conviction to his presentation thrived: the house teams excelled on the Adam Green (59-64) of alternative political views, even when playing fields; film nights were popular; they were no longer necessarily his own. classical music was available in the Cave and Roger Press (62-66) Jenkins’ living room and the Beatles in the In teaching A level History, he formed a main hall of the Palace; and The Firelighter (NS 57-65) most effective partnership, opening up magazine offered budding writers a forum. the subject with an inspirational dramatic Remembered by flair that must have owed something to Brian never lost interest in Norwich the Welsh Calvinistic Methodist local School after he left in 1965. He kept John Baldry (54-64) preacher he once had been. From up and renewed contact with boarding Cambridge he brought the latest thinking and other ONs across the country and on the Tudor Revolution in Government. the Atlantic Ocean, and he was present Then ‘Tweedy’ Harries took over for a at key moments in the later history of second complementary year of systematic School House. His past pupils remember teaching well-geared to exam preparation. someone who never left us feeling we had been sold a line, but rather challenged to Brian’s acting talents shone memorably think, argue and explain. at the Summer Concert when he joined those experienced Maddermarket actors In semi-retirement from 1992 he worked Head Master Andrew Stephenson (in full on Blundell’s archives and published a Brian Cave taught Biology at Norwich At the age of 80, Brian wrote about his At the end of that, like so many others, Norfolk yokel mode) and School Secretary rare and intimate portrait of daily life in the School from 1957 to 1965. He was life on his blog. Here is an extract: I had to spend 2 years in National Service. Elizabeth Macquire as the attractive widow infant USA, Citizen Daniel (1755-1835) and appointed by Andrew Stephenson I gained the rank of 2nd Lieutenant and in the Chekhov three-hander, The Bear. the Call of America. He walked many miles following the building of the Fleming “…In the late 1940s and early 50s, played an insignificant part in sending on Devon’s moors and coasts, played the Laboratory block, with the brief to institute London was a polluted, foggy city. messages to Cyprus and Egypt during Although it’s not known whether he ever organ in the village church (where his wife and develop the teaching of Biology The sky was frequently yellow with fog. the Suez War. At the end I had almost no forgave the later Lord Snowdon for being Catherine – they married in 1960 – was throughout the school. Many of us who Motor traffic in 1945 was scarce. Horses money and I felt somewhat adrift. I was preferred as cox for Cambridge in the Boat Assistant Priest), and actively maintained were pupils during this period remember were commonplace and the sparrows fed offered a chance to return to Oxford to Race, it was on the towpath that he gave a beloved house, garden and wine cellar. Brian’s teaching with great enjoyment. on the seed from the horse’s nose bags study for a PhD, but the subject offered He combined a relaxed sense of humour and were so numerous that they crowded on the growth of mosses seemed futile. with academic exactness. The Natural on the small trees along Tooley Street. I needed to earn money. The chap in History Society, which he started, charge of helping students to find jobs became a key influence on many of his We schoolboys dragged magnets in the at Oxford encouraged me to teach. He pupils, some of whom have gone on to gutters to pick up the numerous iron filings said you could earn £1,000 a year by the have vocational careers in biological which came from the horseshoes and time you are 30. It appealed and the job specialisms, most notably Professor the wheels of the trams which plied the of starting up the Biology Department at Tom Cavalier-Smith, whose career you street. After the war a younger generation Norwich School was offered. I was indeed can read about on Wikipedia: en.wikipedia. of teachers returned from the war and the the first Biology teacher at that school for org/wiki/Thomas_Cavalier-Smith standard of teaching was noticeably better. 700 years. The laboratory was new. The Through that I gained knowledge and Head Master, Andrew Stephenson, was Brian had been living in south-east France understanding and eventually won a kind and generous. After a few years I took for many years. We had kept in touch and State Scholarship to Oxford University. the opportunity to teach on exchange in his wife Helen wrote to tell me of his death. I was the first student of my school year Philadelphia at a Quaker School. It was a He had had an advanced lymphoma to win a place, indeed before I had taken thrilling and stretching experience. At the diagnosed at the end of May, which was my first A level (equivalent) exams. The end of the year I took the chance to tour inoperable, and he was cared for at home Head Master felt I was too young to enter the whole of the States and also chunks during his last weeks. Oxford and he persuaded me and my of Mexico and Canada. I still possess the mother that I should stay on for a third diary of that year. It fills a large suitcase…” year in the Sixth Form. So I went to one of the grandest colleges in Oxford and You can read the full story at https:// for 4 years my education was totally studylib.net/doc/7871945/brian-cave--- supported by the state. le-fourquet--gourdon--france#

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estate cars, bouncing across fields, with The Aylsham Show, where he was a a pile of papers on the front seat, parts former council member, life Vice-President David Papworth for several different machines in the back and President in the 35th year. Aylsham and a thick layer of dust on the dashboard. Growers and the Drainage Board, where (56-61) Apparently, I have inherited this trait. he was Chairman. The Police Authority and more recently the National Farmers Perhaps because of a rather traditional Union Sugar Board. upbringing or spending the first 10 years Extract from his son, Kit Papworth’s, eulogy of his life with rationing, our father could Many of you have spoken of a “lovely, never see the point in spending money if decent and hard-working man”, and of he could make what was required. On the a “kind and sensitive man” who loved farm this meant that we made sets of rolls, farming and the industry. And you spoke bale-handling equipment, a low loader, of his tenacity, his intolerance of red tape Read at David Papworth’s Memorial Father was born in 1945, a younger brother workbenches, gates, feed hoppers and and his ability to communicate common Service at Norwich Cathedral on the for Tricia, Susan and Jim (54-57). He was trailers. And this spilled over into our family sense. In more recent years, our parents 25th September 2018 educated here, under the spire of this great life. He abhorred plastic toys and would try worked hard and took much pleasure cathedral. School friends have described to repair anything we broke. He would also in running their Wolsey Lodge bed and One of my earliest memories of our him as a fierce rugby player, a boy who make our presents if possible, including a breakfast at Tuttington. Father was father was of him reading the lesson in could add up a column of numbers as fast canoe, my school trunk, a go kart, trailers, breakfast chef when he could be there. Tuttington Church. I was in, what he would as his finger could run down them, and a lamps and saddle racks and a horsebox I well remember joining him and a celebrity have called, short trousers – and my legs whizz with a slide rule which, for those of to which he later added a kit to convert into guest for breakfast and hearing him tell Photography by Eastern Daily Press. weren’t long enough for my feet to touch you under 50, is a wooden device which a double bed for Pony Club camp. Those the well-known chef that his breakfast had the floor when sitting in the pew. After the does everything a scientific calculator of you who knew him then may remember done food metres rather than food miles, service we went to a broad bean field in does but has no batteries or screen. his role at Pony Club camp was night father having collected the eggs and a blue long wheel base Land Rover which, time security, or ‘Dad Duty’ as we knew it, tomatoes, and made the bread himself. if my memory of its registration number is He left Norwich School at 16 for Easton which he approached with a serious and He was always proud to tell guests about correct, puts me at 5 or 6 years old. When College where he, like his brother Jim, typically overzealous nature. The use of a the farm and his memories of growing we arrived at the field, there was a viner was top student. When they combined, military searchlight making the 100-metre up on it. Alan Arnold broken down on the headland. Father they grew the family farming business dash from the boys caravans to the girls got out and spoke with the driver and the from the North Norfolk coast to the rather more of a challenge than it was He would say that he had seen the (NS 81-98) fitter. Then he returned to the Land Rover, Suffolk border. I counted over 50 different under slightly more liberal parents. biggest change in farming that there took off his jacket and tie, returned to the enterprises from pigs to sprouts to turkeys would ever be. While time will tell whether viner and climbed in the back. I don’t and daffodils which they began. And they His frugal nature extended to a reluctance he was right, certainly one of his earliest remember what happened next but I am were at the forefront of contract farming to get rid of anything, in case it should memories was falling off a horse drawn quite sure he would have emerged some in Norfolk. Father was a proud drill man, come in useful in the future. Only a few cart at Tuttington. He could remember the time later with the machine repaired, and and long before the days of satellites and years ago, I found him loading a Royal horses on the farm and saw at first hand when we got home, Mum would have said GPS, he’d drill a crop as straight as those Blue 1980s bathroom suite onto a pallet the satellite-guided machinery of today. “but David! That’s your best suit” and he technologies now allow us to do. Those of on the tines of a forklift. The conversation I have spoken much about Dad as a would have replied, “yes, but we’ve just you who remember him on the farm may went like this… farmer and businessman but no so much got to get on”. remember several generations of Volvo about the man. He and Mum were married “Are you ok?” for over 50 years. He believed strongly in the strength of the family, in education “Yes. Yes. Just taking this up the yard.” and community. He was Chairman of Tuttington Parish Council for many years “OK. Will we need that again? Do we and loved to host the village BBQ, bonfire need to store it? Do you want me to put or attend the fete. He was happiest at it on eBay?” Tuttington, surrounded by his family. Whether it was hosting Christmas, playing “You’ll never get what it’s worth.” croquet with the grandchildren or opening his extensive whisky collection to friends, “Blimey. How much is it worth?” he was an immensely proud man.

“Well I must have paid over £100 for it.” He was proud of his family and children and grandchildren. If anyone needs a Royal Blue bathroom suite, please see me afterwards! David, Dad, Daddy, Grandad.

Many of you will have known our You were a good farmer, a good father from his involvement with other husband and a good father. organisations. The Norfolk Show, where Alan sadly passed away on 26th February. Having faced long illness with his customary he and Mum looked after sponsors in a And a good man. fortitude, he gradually loosened his grip on life following the passing of his beloved wife marquee to the side of the main ring for Dorcas earlier this year and died peacefully with his family by his side. A memorial service in many years, and where he was a life And we will miss you. Norwich Cathedral is planned later this year, at which everyone who wishes to attend will be Vice-President and member of council. welcome. A full tribute to Alan and memories will be shared in the 2019/2020 magazine.

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John Bolton-Maggs (29-39) Gordon Remembered by his sons, Tim Bolton-Maggs (53-63) and Ben Bolton-Maggs (58-68) Donald John was born at Bramerton on 6th October of Nigeria, in September 1948. His continued to act as a consultant to the 1920 and died suddenly and unexpectedly efficiency and organisational skills soon Asian Development Bank in relation to on 6th April 2018. His long and eventful earned him promotion to the post of this project for another 2 years. life spanned several continents, involved a Provincial Education Officer. Cordy wide range of activities and allowed him to In 1980, aged 60, John retired to the meet many interesting people. Yet he was a In 1954, John was appointed Principal family home in Overstrand on the North (40-46) very modest man and never boasted about of the Teacher Training College in Katsina, Norfolk coast. In retirement John devoted his achievements. where he stayed until 1957. He then joined his talents to the local community Remembered by the Ministry of Education in Kaduna, as and enjoyed time with his family. John his son, Colin Cordy He joined the First Form of Norwich School Senior Inspector of Teacher Training. helped found the Overstrand Residents’ with no formal education: at the age of five, In 1959, he became Chief Inspector of Association, which he chaired from (62-66) he developed TB and was declared unfit Education for Northern Region, a post he 1984-87, he was a member of St Martin’s to go to school, so was taught to read and held until 1967, when the Biafran War and PCC from 1984-94 and also a member of write by his mother and older half-sister. subsequent upheavals made this position Overstrand Parish Council, becoming its However, upon joining Norwich School, he untenable. He was awarded the OBE for Chairman in 1995. He was invited to help went on to win the Edward Field Scholarship Services to Education in 1964. with the Worstead Festival, and he served in the Fourth Form, which paid his tuition on its committee for a number of years. fees and gave him an annual grant of £9. On leaving Nigeria he was appointed He also joined the Norfolk Society, In his final year at school, he was Head Boy, Senior Tutor at Doncaster College of becoming a Judge and Team Leader Gordon was born in Hingham, 15 miles It was during this time that the arrival of keen interest in what all his lineage were Captain of the hockey team, and Vice- Education. This establishment had just for the Best Kept Village Competition for south of Norwich, on 19th March 1930, women priests in the Church of England doing. More than that, his much wider Captain of the rugby and cricket teams. gone co-educational, and John was the 8 years until macular degeneration put a the second child of John (known as came about and Gordon was one of the family were the many people his ministries first warden of the male Hall of Residence stop to driving. He played bowls regularly Jack) and Annie and younger brother to many Church of England priests that in both the Church of England and the He won a Parker Exhibition and went to and oversaw the ambitious development until his 90th birthday. Peggie. He came into the world as the converted to the Roman Catholic Church Roman Catholic Church touched. Corpus Christi College, Cambridge, to programme. Highly respected both third generation of Cordy & Son, a much- as a result of this. Gordon has the unique study History in 1939. He signed up for professionally and personally, he claimed For the last decade of his life, John looked respected and successful building firm distinction (probably) of being the only The link to Norwich School was always the Fleet Air Arm in December but was that his proudest achievement was the after Constance as she succumbed to which operated around Norfolk. priest ordained in both the cathedrals very important to him. His eldest son, not called up until the end of his first year in establishment of a student club and bar! Parkinson’s disease. They celebrated in Norwich. Colin, attended in the early 1960s and Cambridge. During the Second World War, their 70th wedding anniversary in 2012. Gordon attended Norwich School during he was very proud when his eldest he was an observer/navigator. His war was John later applied for a post with UNESCO, After Constance’s death in December the years of the Second World War, Married to Mary for nearly 67 years, their grandson, Christian (NS 03-17), joined the eventful, happening to be on HMS Rodney and in 1972 he was sent to Liberia as 2013, John moved into Halsey House, the travelling to Norwich on the bus which three children, eight grandchildren and Lower School as a teacher, subsequently when they were involved in the sinking of Adviser on a project to improve rural Royal British Legion care home in Cromer. ran between Watton and the city, which 10 great-grandchildren meant that he becoming Deputy Head. A seat bearing the Bismark. Later, on the way to join his education. This project terminated in 1976 He remained active both physically and was then gas powered and often required always had ‘family’ in his life and, until his name is in the new Blake Studio, in first squadron, his ship was torpedoed and when UNESCO ran out of funds, so he mentally, going out for lunch with his family the younger and fitter passengers on the close to his passing, he always kept a memory of a true friend of Norwich School. sunk off the West African Coast. He also returned to the UK and became a tutor at least once every week. He is survived return journey to jump off and help push took part in the Tripoli landings before going for the Open University. In 1977, UNESCO by his three sons: Tim (53-63), Ben the bus up the Colney ‘hill’! He greatly home on leave. While home, he married re-employed him as part of a team advising (58-68) and Tony (62-71), and by his three enjoyed regaling many stories of this Constance Norgate, whom he had first on the re-organisation of their education grandsons, a great-granddaughter and time to his grandchildren, including the met in October 1938. system. This post ended in 1980, but John two great-grandsons. day when he and many pupils narrowly escaped death/injury when a bomb fell After a variety of short postings with both on part of Norwich School. Too young to the RAF and the Fleet Air Arm, John was enlist in the Services, he joined the Royal eventually sent to RAF Ford to test the new Observer Corps and had a sharp eye for Firefly night fighter. During this time he saw recognising the many types of aircraft Dennis action while defending a convoy, earning him flown by the enemy. the Arctic Star. He holds the record with his pilot for the longest single-engined flight in From school and Technical College, (42-50) a Mosquito, a flight of some 430 miles after he joined the family business and ran Day one engine was damaged by ground fire. the company in the 1950s and early 60s before being called to the Church. He John returned to Cambridge in January attended Rochester Theological College Dennis Day sadly passed away on 1946 to continue his undergraduate before becoming curate at Kirkley in Easter Sunday 2018. Dennis was Head studies. Graduating in 1947, he then Lowestoft, his ministry then taking him Boy in the early 1950s under Head Master trained as a teacher and opted for a to Stroud, Shurdington and Colefold Andrew Stephenson. After a double first, career in the Colonial Service. – all in Gloucestershire – and Welwyn Cambridge, and National Service, Dennis Garden City and March in Cambridgeshire spent his working career teaching at He took up the post of Education Officer before semi-retiring and heading back Lancing College. for Sokoto Province, in the far north-west to Norwich.

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Hugh Christopher Paul Raymond Castle (68-75) Remembered by John Holmes (67-75) Woodrow (46-53) Remembered by his son, James Woodrow (72-81) I first met Paul in 1968; we were both comeback. He trod the fine line between spotty youths clothed in ill-fitting uniforms genius and insanity, although I am sure and totally in awe of our amazing the Schoolmasters failed to see the surroundings at Norwich School. Who genius! I think we all just did enough Hugh was born in a maternity home on His career in the Army saw him rise his great wish to learn to play the could fail to be impressed by the towering academically, and Paul’s process, when Riverside Road in Norwich in 1935 and his to the rank of Brigadier; his early years saxophone were spoilt by a diagnosis of spire of Norwich Cathedral and the faced with imperious teachers in English grandparents lived on Bishopsgate, their included postings spent surveying in Parkinson’s disease; typically, he selflessly buildings of the school, which ranged lessons, was to just bamboozle them garden backing on to the Norwich School Aden and Northern Rhodesia. Later, he took on a voluntary role on the Parkinson’s from the 1400s to Second World War time? with eloquence and wit. Something most playing field. It was only right that he went was to be the last serving military officer UK Research Panel. His stoicism and great Even the latest new building was built public-school teachers struggled with! to the local school. in the Ordnance Survey where he was good humour throughout his time with this following Adolf Hitler’s failed attempts to the Director of Survey and Production. horrible disease were a mark of his good bomb the cathedral, and the school used After school we kept in touch from afar. He loved his time at Norwich School, Occasionally, his career in Military Survey grace and consideration for those around the hole to build underground changing My career took me to Yokohame and excelling both academically and on the would be spent on interesting projects him; it was an inspiration to everyone that rooms. Paul, Phil Eades (65-75) and I Paul’s to Streatham where he restored an back in contact and in his final years, sports field, perhaps more importantly with the Norwegian Air Force or General witnessed it. He was a true gentleman in formed an almost instant friendship, one Art Deco cinema and brought it back to we were able to comfort Paul as he fought leaving with a group of friends who stayed in Dynamics in Tennessee, much of which every way. which lasted and continued up to his sad its former glory. His tenure at Leicester many illnesses. He had many friends, many touch with each other throughout their lives. was highly confidential. He had promised demise in December. Square brought him in contact with many stories and, more importantly, many memories. to let the family know what he had been He is a hard act to follow, as Richard famous people and his various stories He leaves us with those memories of happy Sadly, his brother Alan (47-54) passed doing “when the end came”, unfortunately Harries (NS 47-85) once wrote in my Paul was the comedic part of the about the stars of the 1980s were both times, pints of beer in The Shrub House and away in his teenage years while he too was he was not able to do so. brother Will’s (74-83) History report: “Better relationship. Creative, often wacky and fascinating and humorous. The advent of those wonderful ‘fireside’ stories, albeit via a pupil at the school. This family tragedy than his brother, not as good as his father”. never, ever without a quick riposte or Facebook brought Paul, Phil and me more social media. and the cost of an Oxbridge education On leaving the Army in 1987, Hugh meant that Hugh was unable to take up a took on the post of Chief Executive of Hugh died peacefully, aged 83, at the Royal place reading Chemistry at St Catherine’s the Association of Consulting Engineers. Hampshire County Hospital, Winchester. College, Cambridge. Instead, he decided He worked there until his retirement when to do his National Service, joining the he was awarded an OBE for Services to Hugh is survived by his wife Angela, Royal Engineers. After a year he took a Consulting Engineering. children James, William and Karen, seven commission and decided to study for grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. his degree in Engineering at the Military Sadly, his dreams of spending his Raymond Frostick (42-49) College at Shrivenham. retirement restoring clocks and fulfilling

It was with great sadness that the school He was then articled in the City and, after learned of the peaceful passing of Raymond qualifying as a solicitor, was delighted to Frostick at his home on 23rd June 2018. settle back in Norwich, joining Hill and Perks, later Eversheds, where he was a Husband of Claire, father of Marion, partner for 33 years. He was a luminary Richard, Elizabeth and Andrew, and in Norwich’s legal affairs for many years. grandfather to 11, he was a family man who had a natural empathy with people of As a committed supporter of the Labour all ages. A packed Thanksgiving Service Party, he played a leading role on the at Princes Street United Reformed Church Norfolk political stage. Not only was he was held in September and was testament a highly regarded Lord Mayor of Norwich to the love and respect with which he 1976-77, but he also achieved distinction was regarded by so many. Terry Gould as Chairman of Norfolk County Council. (School Governor) was one of those who Among other roles he enjoyed was that gave an address. of National Chairman of Relate for 4 years.

Raymond was a true great – a polymath He took great pleasure in his long and a Norwich grandee. At school he was association with the University of East presented his collection of Norfolk maps a popular Head of School, as well as Head Anglia, having been instrumental in its to the Archive Centre at County Hall for of Brooke House. He was a renowned founding and including becoming Pro all to enjoy. sportsman being Captain of hockey and Vice-Chancellor 1990-2002. As a proud cricket as well as Secretary to the Games citizen of Norwich, he was delighted to He was certainly one of a kind and the Committee. The ON magazines of the time see it go from strength to strength. school and the Norwich community are littered with references to his general celebrates such a full and interesting knowledge and gamesmanship. Later in life he wrote two scholarly life well-led. books on cartography, on which he was From school he did his National Service a respected authority. It is typical of his in the RAF before going up to Cambridge. generosity of spirit that in due course he 122 123 Old Norvicensian Obituaries

Roger Gardiner (NS 88-13) Remembered by David Bateman (NS 92-present)

For those of you that don’t know much in its formative years, had been Head of an Roger was a talented actor and could be about Roger’s teaching career he was, enormously successful cross country team persuaded, on occasion, to participate seemingly, one of those last remaining that won the inter-schools East Anglian in staff pantomimes, which added much- polymaths, located in No. 68 The Close in League every year he was involved, and needed gravitas and professionalism to what Nick Plater (NS 88-present) informally had taken B team cricket for over 20 years. an often ill-disciplined cast (certainly in described as Maverick’s House. terms of line learning and stage craft). There was, of course, much more to He was the resident Guardian crossword Roger had been Head of Economics for a Roger than merely the description of his expert and also a keen student of film. First row, Roger Gardiner is second from left. majority of his time at Norwich School. He teaching career. He had been, for much His taste in the latter could well be shared much of the teaching load in Politics, of that time, the lead singer in that near- described as catholic; he would watch the had been Head of the Library, and also legendary rock band Beard, with at least latest blockbuster but also enjoyed any in my windpipe. Roger, as calm as you like, could start, he was away, as if nothing to wallpaper my room, accompanying this taught in both the History Department and three gigs that I am aware of that took place number of foreign language films. When continues to eat his roll, seemingly oblivious had happened! with a functioning strobe light, a CD with A level Philosophy. In each of these, he was outside of the Norwich School Refectory, he informed me that he had been to see to my difficulties. I continue to choke, trying a constant bleeping noise playing in the utterly committed to enriching the learning including some remarkably bizarre venues. a ‘lapp movie’ and watched my rather to gesticulate to Roger that I can’t breathe. Open Morning, summer 2001. A number corner and, the coup de grace, a smoke experience of the pupils, and the pupils One highlight – the Norwich High School quizzical reaction, he looked at me as if I Roger, of course, moves from eating his of students decided it would be a great machine which, of course, set off the fire certainly reciprocated in their affection Leavers’ Ball in 1995 – was quite possibly was a cultural Visigoth and said “David, a baguette to starting on his packet of idea to add some display material to our alarms in the Palace and led to the fire and appreciation of his incredibly broad the only ball where I’ve witnessed more film in the Innuit language, not the dance.” Hula Hoops that usually accompanied a department’s Open Morning projects. brigade turning up. To my horror, all of this and deep knowledge of his subjects. dancing from the band (and Roger could packed lunch. Fortunately, Dr Paul Muskett Open Morning involved both of us trying in the middle of a GCSE Russian exam. certainly cut a few shapes when he wanted In 22 years as a close colleague, there (NS 05-09) had witnessed this rather to persuade as many new pupils as The big puzzle in all of this was that I made In the extra-curricular sense, he took the to) than from by the paying customers. are of course many vaguely amusing tales, bizarre series of events from the other side possible to dip their toes into new subjects sure my room was locked that morning lead in developing the Debating Society More on Beard later. a few I share with you: of the clearing – he ran over, smacked me and directing the Year 7s, who had clearly precisely to ensure that this type of ‘jape’ on the back and out popped a rather large got lost in the Palace, to the History didn’t take place. Roger informed me, Roger could be incredibly fastidious and portion of baguette. Roger, at this stage, Department to be charmed by Mr Hooper well after the event and after my Vesuvial tidy; he was certainly very organised in looked rather startled at this turn of events (NS 89-present), Mr Plater (NS 88-present) moments had dissipated somewhat, that arranging his room and keenly aware of but nonetheless remarked, “I knew you and Dr Farr (NS 95-present). he had decided to let them in – “what any instances in which I may have moved shouldn’t have chosen the tuna, David.” could possibly go wrong?” he said. He an item from his room… if I was ‘chaos’ We both arrived slightly before the early also subsequently admitted that he had then he was certainly ‘order’, particularly Any conversation about Roger often morning rush of pupils and parents to be witnessed Sixth Formers remove all the when it came to his domain. The students, starts with Beard – a staff band who greeted by a picture of the June Playmate furniture from my room and set it up in the aware of this tendency, decided on one have experienced any number of ‘break- of the Month 2001, positioned next to his toilet next to his classroom. He found it occasion to turn his rather large map of ups’, followed, obviously, by dramatic door in P4. As we entered the room, Roger very amusing that my filing cabinets had the world upside down… but timing is reconstitution. A band that has played confided that he was certain this is where been placed next to the urinals: “Best everything, and they did this the lesson almost all the big school dining room he had put up the latest GDP figures the place for them, David. You refuse before a governor came to observe venues in the City. Of course, there are night before. On closer inspection, an to organise them properly.” an Economics lesson. One could only tales, some of which vaguely stand out. analysis of EU Economies had also been imagine the inner turmoil of Roger having Roger learning all the verses for American replaced with what can only be described There are so many other stories and to deliver a lesson on globalisation (no Pie, purchasing a harmonica and learning as rather more adult prose and far too memories. I loved his occasional Malcolm less) while all the time fighting the urge the part, then being told by Craig just eloquent for the alleged author, a certain Tucker meltdowns, particularly when to correct this aberration. I, of course, before going on stage that perhaps we Aiden Watts (91-01). As we searched it came to new technology (which he took the time to observe all of this through shouldn’t tempt fate with this anthem, the remaining publications laid neatly, wasn’t that keen to embrace in the first window… noticing the odd twitch. “If a picture paints a thousand words”. of course, out on the desks, which the place). The way he left cathedral early parents would have had the opportunity if Shine Jesus Shine was ever played Conservation Day, 2009. A rather ordinary However, my favourite moment was at to glance through, we discovered ‘naughty’ in the morning; his telling of incredibly day, a touch cloudy perhaps, and so we the 2005 PTA Ball. We were about to playing cards within. Roger, in his un-PC jokes to the pupils as well as his set off into the wilds of wooded Norfolk for start and usually opened up with a Stones delightfully deadpan manner, purported colleagues, and his love of all things some slashing and burning, and after a mash-up. Roger in front of the adoring to be rather confused by what on earth box set which he would share with all few hours’ hard labour, we pause for lunch. mass of pupils and parents wearing the Queen of Hearts was trying to achieve and sundry. Roger and I take a spot together on a tree his trademark Ray-Bans and what can with her pose. The pupils also placed a stump and I, perhaps being a bit too eager, certainly be described as a very tight grip number of these special cards in a whole I think it is fair to say, in teaching terms, start straight away with the ever so slightly of the mic, and the band ripped into the host of backdated magazines on his he was the yin to my yang, the order to doughy baguette. In hindsight, this was a intro to Jumping Jack Flash. After playing shelves, which he continued to discovered my chaos. mistake as I tried to force the whole roll into the same intro at least three times, Craig periodically years later. my mouth as soon as possible, with the Hooper (NS 89-present) tapped Roger I loved every moment of teaching with obvious consequences, as I fall from the with his guitar to inform him he could start In 2007, my classroom was turned into a Roger and he will be greatly missed by tree stump in considerable panic trying to any time he liked. Of course, with that spaceship by a number of leavers who all those who knew him: pupils, parents remove the said baguette now lodged firmly crucial reminder to when the singing managed to empty the local Tesco of tinfoil and colleagues.

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The ON network grows year-on-year – ON a wealth of experience is available for us What does all. Please make sure you make the most Ambassadors of the support that is available to you! an Ambassador The events programme includes Ambassadors Together we can make our networking events, providing actually do? community stronger! opportunities for ONs to come together.

Norwich School clearly builds lifelong If you would like to see an event – Extend the ON network. friendships, opens doors, sets us up for near you then please get in touch. by Rachel Lightfoot life and more often than not brings a tear – Make connections in your area, & Events to our eyes whenever we hear that school Many thanks to everyone who shares industry/profession, or year group. song Jerusalem! their time and expertise with ONs and the Norwich School Community. The – Offer career guidance to ONs Matt Charlton’s (80-89) wise words success of this community would not and pupils. at the ON Dinner were, “there is always happen without your help. an ON just around the corner...” – Maybe offer work experience The full list of Ambassadors is available on and internships. Together let’s find and bring pages 126 to 132. Please make the most together more ONs and build on of the expertise available to you. – Bring together people with shared our strong community. interest in sports and activities. Organise teams for ON sports and music.

– Help plan networking/reunion events.

– Involve contemporaries/ON friends 2019 Networking Dates in activities and events.

– Open doors to venues for networking Norfolk Lunch Bristol Lunch and social events. 15th March 4th October – Be a point of contact in your area – NYC Dinner Henley Lunch UK or overseas. A familiar face away 4th May 18th October from home.

London Drinks Reception Durham Drinks Reception – Help to find ‘lost ONs’ by reconnecting 27th September 7th November school friends with the school who may have lost touch since leaving. Bristol Drinks Reception 3rd October – Offer expertise at careers events for pupils or by giving Futures Talks to the Sixth Form pupils.

– Assist recent leavers moving Words from ON President on to university. and Ambassador To become an ON Ambassador, Matt Charlton (80-89) please contact: Rachel Lightfoot Development Manager If you are in any way thinking about a career 71A The Close Norwich in advertising or marketing, just get in touch. NR1 4DD Don’t dither, don’t worry about wasting my time. Email [email protected] Get in touch. If I can help, I will. Telephone 01603 728431

Matt Charlton (80-89)

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What does an Industry/Profession Ambassador do? INDUSTRY/PROFESSION NAME YEARS EMAIL –– Offer informal career guidance to ONs and/or Norwich School pupils. Industry and Law Neil Carr (66-73) [email protected] –– Offer work experience/internships. Pieter Claussen (99-08) [email protected] –– Help to plan networking events and invite other ONs. Profession –– Provide venues for small networking events. Sam Cooper (01-10) [email protected] –– Give Futures Talks to our Sixth Form. Jaan Larner (85-90) [email protected] Ambassadors Tom Little (82-91) [email protected] Simon McLoughlin (92-02) [email protected] Rishi Nathwani (94-00) [email protected] INDUSTRY/PROFESSION NAME YEARS EMAIL Jonathan Perlmutter (89-99) [email protected] Academia Louis Claxton (10-12) [email protected] Dominic Pickersgill (81-90) [email protected] Agriculture Tim Papworth (81-86) [email protected] Nicholas Pike (71-80) [email protected] Alexander Winn (93-00) [email protected] Oliver Rickett (00-10) [email protected] Archaeology Robert Hedge (94-04) [email protected] Lewis Weaver (00-09) [email protected] Architecture David Aldridge (59-69) [email protected] Management Consultancy Thomas Siddiqui (96-04) [email protected] David Andrews (78-84) [email protected] Maritime Industry Timothy Meo (98-05) [email protected] John Western (75-81) [email protected] Digital Marketing Elliot Forte (83-89) [email protected] Auctioneering Timothy Blyth (85-91) [email protected] Simon Martin (86-92) [email protected] Banking Kevin Potter (81-90) [email protected] Marketing and Public Relations Alexander Causton-Ronaldson (02-07) [email protected] Philip Scott (78-87) [email protected] Tim Morgan (65-74) [email protected] Sheridan Teasel (79-88) [email protected] Andrea de Vincentiis (88-94) [email protected] Business Start-Up and Neil McClure (62-71) [email protected] Mechanical and Automotive Engineering James Gooch (86-93) [email protected] Financing/Career Advice Media and Advertising Matthew Charlton (80-89) [email protected] Tristram Abbs (96-06) [email protected] Catering Zachary Emerson (86-92) [email protected] Mark Frith (85-91) [email protected] Civil Engineering Alastair Florance (80-89) [email protected] Engineering/Oil and Gas Ali Sims (99-08) [email protected] Medicine Susheel Bethapudy (84-91) [email protected] Commercial Property Simon Tann (77-86) [email protected] Andrew Burgess (68-75) [email protected] Conference Management Sarah Hubbard (02-04) [email protected] Sarah Malone (06-08) [email protected] Construction Neil Carter (79-85) [email protected] Paul Manning (81-87) [email protected] William Littleboy (80-89) [email protected] Jamie Mather (11-13) [email protected] Design Adrian Knowles (56-63) [email protected] Jonathan Negus (84-94) [email protected] Will Pointer (94-01) [email protected] Oliver Negus (99-08) [email protected] Education in the Developing World Mike Douse (47-51) [email protected] Tom Robinson (73-82) [email protected] Emergency Services Oliver Cubitt (12-14) [email protected] John Wadley (75-84) [email protected] Steffan Aquarone (95-02) [email protected] Entrepreneurship Military Nicholas Bartram (90-00) [email protected] Stephen Bowling (74-83) [email protected] Andrew Burgess (68-75) [email protected] Greg Smith (65-75) [email protected] Patrick Carter (57-63) [email protected] Environment and Science Jamie Manners (93-00) [email protected] Philip Clark (80-89) [email protected] Environmental Consultancy Jon Huckle (81-88) [email protected] Michael Highmoor (96-06) [email protected] Financial Services Chris Hewson (03-08) [email protected] Jack Holt (91-01) [email protected] Flying/Pilots Michael Highmoor (96-06) [email protected] Mark Nicholas (86-95) [email protected] Sheridan Teasel (79-88) [email protected] Edmund O'Kelly (08-15) [email protected] Timothy Wortley (04-06) [email protected] Greg Smith (65-75) [email protected] Government Christopher Green (72-77) [email protected] Andrew Winterbon (87-93) [email protected] Emma Wharton (98-00) [email protected] Music Jeremy Foster (87-93) [email protected] Human Resources Stephen Bowling (74-83) [email protected] Peter Miller (50-61) [email protected] Simon Smith (85-87) [email protected] Nutrition Alexandra Duxbury (98-00) [email protected] Investment Banking/Private Equity James Sutherland (96-02) [email protected] Oil and Gas James Brown (01-08) [email protected] Intellectual Property Edward Jones (90-00) [email protected] Performing Arts James Kennan (96-05) [email protected] IT Martin Graver (75-83) [email protected] Petroleum Craig Barkley (04-06) [email protected] IT and Programming Erik Jacobson (79-88) [email protected] Physiotherapy Salina Harvey-Porter (95-97) [email protected] Law Christopher Brown (85-91) [email protected] Politics Steffan Aquarone (95-02) [email protected] Elizabeth Cara (94-96) [email protected]

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What does a UK and International Ambassador do? Industry and Profession Ambassadors (continued) UK & International –– Be a point of contact for ONs in your area – UK or overseas. –– Be a friendly face away from home. –– Help to plan events and invite other ONs. INDUSTRY/PROFESSION NAME YEARS EMAIL Ambassadors Printing/Publishing Barry Gilbert-Miguet (60-68) [email protected] Product Design Simon Harris (85-91) [email protected] AREA COUNTY NAME YEARS EMAIL East Anglia Norfolk Steffan Aquarone (95-02) [email protected] Psychology/Psychiatry Richard Cheston (71-79) [email protected] Jaan Larner (85-90) [email protected] Real Estate Simon Tann (77-86) [email protected] Rachel Lightfoot (03-pres) [email protected] Charles Webster (00-04) [email protected] James Manners (93-00) [email protected] Emma Wharton (98-00) [email protected] Tim Papworth (81-86) [email protected] Alexander Winn (93-00) [email protected] Jonathan Perlmutter (89-99) [email protected] Science Richard Wade-Martins (83-91) [email protected] Will Pointer (94-01) [email protected] James Perry (99-08) [email protected] Ted Witton (55-63) [email protected] Cambridge James Perry (99-08) [email protected] Geology/Geoscience/Forensic Science Jamie Pringle (86-92) [email protected] Suffolk Emma Wharton (98-00) [email protected] STEM Steven Herring (77-84) [email protected] North South Yorkshire Alexandra Duxbury (98-00) [email protected] Teaching Sian Read (00-02) [email protected] James Edwards (93-00) [email protected] Kevin Riley (64-73) [email protected] Newcastle Oliver Rickett (00-10) [email protected] Please Contact Norwich School Scotland James Brown (01-08) [email protected] Training and Consultancy Paul Hewett (74-83) [email protected] North West Warrington, Cheshire Ben Hanson (86-95) [email protected] Edward Gray (87-95) [email protected] Transportation Clas Carlsson (73-74) [email protected] Midlands Nottinghamshire Edward Mills (96-03) [email protected] Travel William Thompson (87-93) [email protected] Stoke-on-Trent Jamie Pringle (86-92) [email protected] TV and Film Christopher Bird (86-95) [email protected] South East Berkshire Christopher Nicholls (43-51) [email protected] Workplace Mental Health Thomas Oxley (84-94) [email protected] London London Matthew Charlton (80-89) [email protected] Olivia Darby (00-02) [email protected] Michael Hopkins (42-52) [email protected] Neil McClure (62-71) [email protected] What does a University Ambassador do? Simon McLoughlin (92-02) [email protected] University –– Assist recent leavers moving on to university. Kate Siddiqui (02-04) [email protected] –– Be a point of contact to help settling into university life and Oxfordshire Sarah Hubbard (02-04) [email protected] to answer questions. Ambassadors Ed Jones (90-00) [email protected] West Gloucestershire Michael Axten (79-82) [email protected] Bristol Beth Cara (94-96) [email protected] COUNTRY NAMES YEARS EMAIL UNIVERSITY NAME YEARS EMAIL Africa Bethany Aquarone (04-06) [email protected] Birmingham Amy Campbell (08-15) [email protected] Australia Jonathan Negus (84-94) [email protected] Bristol Patrick Gregory (07-12) [email protected] David Stone (54-62) [email protected] Cambridge Robert Youngs (07-14) [email protected] Cayman Islands Martin Graver (75-83) [email protected] James Perry (99-08) [email protected] Dubai Sheridan Teasel (79-88) [email protected] Central Saint Martins Alice Cary (09-15) [email protected] France David Lees (65-74) [email protected] Durham Charlie Keable (06-14) [email protected] Andrew Plummer (59-67) [email protected] Edinburgh Julia Collingwood (09-15) [email protected] Germany Gareth Evans (71-80) [email protected] Exeter Isabelle Temple (10-14) [email protected] New Zealand Alasdair Baxter (72-81) [email protected] KCL Mamiroro Emore (08-15) [email protected] David Benison (54-64) [email protected] Keele Jamie Pringle (86-92) [email protected] Helena Woolsey (97-99) [email protected] Leeds Donald McFarlan (10-13) [email protected] Singapore Barry Clarke (75-81) [email protected] Angus Ross (06-13) [email protected] Richard Huggins (76-85) [email protected] Liverpool Oliver Lane (05-14) [email protected] Sweden Clas Carlsson (73-74) [email protected] Manchester Benedict Smith (04-15) [email protected] Thailand Kevin Riley (64-73) [email protected] Oxford Louis Claxton (10-12) [email protected] USA California Peter Miller (50-61) [email protected] James Sutherland (96-02) [email protected] USA New England, New Jersey, New York Stephen Bowling (74-83) [email protected] Arran Wilkinson (07-15) [email protected] James Sutherland (96-02) [email protected] Southampton Samuel Eglington (04-09) [email protected] USA Tenessee Andrew Vaughan (72-80) [email protected] UCL Megan Bateman (13-15) [email protected] USA Virginia Simon Smith (85-90) [email protected] Warwick Daniel Wilson-Nunn (07-12) [email protected] Washington DC Neil Carr (66-73) [email protected]

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What does a Year Group Ambassador do? Year Group –– Develop ON Links with your year group. –– Involve your contemporaries in ON activities and events. Ambassadors –– Liaise between the school and your contemporaries.

CLASS/YEAR NAME YEARS EMAIL CLASS/YEAR NAME YEARS EMAIL 1950s 1951 Mike Douse (47-51) [email protected] 2000s 2000 Elizabeth Stevenson (98-00) [email protected] 1952 Mike Hopkins (42-52) [email protected] 2000 Alastair Harris (93-00) [email protected] 1955 Martin Dodd (47-55) [email protected] 2000 Edward Jones (90-00) [email protected] 1960s 1960 Frank Thaxton (51-60) [email protected] 2000 Jamie Manners (93-00) [email protected] 1963 Ted Witton (55-63) [email protected] 2000 Rishi Nathwani (94-00) [email protected] 1968 Barry Gilbert-Miguet (60-68) [email protected] 2000 Emma Wharton (98-00) [email protected] 1970s 1970 David Lovell-Badge (62-70) [email protected] 2001 Will Pointer (94-01) [email protected] 1970 Anthony Stone (65-70) [email protected] 2001 Aiden Watts (91-01) [email protected] 1973 Neil Carr (66-73) [email protected] 2002 Steffan Aquarone (95-02) [email protected] 1975 Andrew Burgess (68-75) [email protected] 2002 Sian Read (00-02) [email protected] 1979 Chris Burgess (73-79) [email protected] 2004 Sarah Hubbard (02-04) [email protected] 1980s 1980 Nicholas Pike (71-80) [email protected] 2005 Samuel Hinton (96-05) [email protected] 1984 John Wadley (75-84) [email protected] 2005 Soraya Nassar (03-05) [email protected] 1986 Tim Papworth (81-86) [email protected] 2006 Beth Aquarone (04-06) [email protected] 1989 Matt Charlton (80-89) [email protected] 2007 Katie Dalrymple (04-07) [email protected] 1990s 1990 Jaan Larner (85-90) [email protected] 2007 Nicholas Ferns (00-07) [email protected] 1990 Dominic Pickersgill (81-90) [email protected] 2007 Amiria Pounsford (05-07) [email protected] 1991 Simon Harris (85-91) [email protected] 2007 Madelaine Smith (05-07) [email protected] 1991 Timothy Blyth (85-91) [email protected] 2007 Charles Tewson (02-07) [email protected] 1992 Simon Martin (86-92) [email protected] 2008 Pieter Claussen (99-08) [email protected] 1994 Thomas Oxley (84-94) [email protected] 2008 Chris Hewson (03-08) [email protected] 1995 Edward Gray (87-95) [email protected] 2008 Charlotte Knight (06-08) [email protected] 1995 Jonathan Hamilton (85-95) [email protected] 2008 Tom Lamming (98-08) [email protected] 1996 Elizabeth Cara (94-96) [email protected] 2009 Alexander Olney (99-09) [email protected] 1997 Rob Gardner (90-97) [email protected] 2010s 2010 Oliver Rickett (00-10) [email protected] 2010 Stephen Squirrell (08-10) [email protected] 2011 Hannah Talbot (09-11) [email protected] 2011 Hugh Williams (00-11) [email protected] 2012 Daniel Wilson-Nunn (07-12) [email protected] 2012 Alice Rickett (10-12) [email protected] 2012 Cameron Johnson (05-12) [email protected] 2013 Els De Vrijer (11-13) [email protected] 2013 Gregory Edwards (06-13) [email protected] 2013 George Howell (03-13) [email protected] 2013 Jamie Mather (11-13) [email protected] 2014 Robert Youngs (07-14) [email protected] 2015 Raven Saunt (13-15) [email protected] 2016 Georgie Randon (09-16) [email protected] 2017 Rory Bartram (06-17) [email protected] 2017 Jemima Waring (10-17) [email protected] 2017 Amy Carnell (12-17) [email protected] 2018 Emily Grisewood (16-18) [email protected]

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What does an Activity Ambassador do? We hope you like the extensive programme that we have put together and we look Activity –– Organise events and teams for ON sports and music. Events forward to welcoming you at events throughout the year. –– Lead interest groups and activities. You can book ON events online via: Ambassadors Directory norwich-school.org.uk/beyond-norwich-school/old-norvicensians/events/ For school events, please book online via: ticketsource.co.uk/norwich-school ACTIVITY NAME YEARS EMAIL Or contact Rachel Lightfoot in the Development Office. Cricket George Walker (95-02) [email protected] Email: [email protected] / Phone: 01603 728431 Cross Country Tom Devine (91-01) [email protected] Paul Todd (NS 06-present) [email protected] Football Craig Cole (NS 05-present) [email protected] DATE EVENT TICKET INFORMATION VENUE Golf Richard Goodfellow (81-90) [email protected] 1 February Friends: Comedy Night ONLINE – Norwich School Nicholas Hyde (99-04) [email protected] ticketsource.co.uk/norwich-school James Nursey (86-96) [email protected]

Hockey Beth Fellows (08-13) [email protected] 6 – 8 February Senior School Play, an early ONLINE – The Puppet Theatre, Sam Plater (00 -11) [email protected] 20th century Russian play called ticketsource.co.uk/norwich-school Norwich Summer Folk by Maxim Gorky Mountain Biking Tim Morgan (65-74) [email protected] 3 March Norwich School Choral Society ONLINE – St Andrew’s Hall, Colin Dowdeswell (NS 83-10) [email protected] Music 7.30pm ticketsource.co.uk/norwich-school Norwich, NR3 1AU Tracey Mounter (NS 06-present) [email protected] Netball 9 March ON Lodge To attend, please contact Moreton Hall Norwich School Rowing Oliver Negus (99-08) [email protected] 9am meet in Blake Studio [email protected] Lewis Weaver (00-09) [email protected] followed by lunch in the Refectory at 1pm Calum Page (05-12) [email protected] 13 March Norwich School Open Afternoon ONLINE Norwich School Richard Williams (03-09) [email protected] 1.30pm Pieter Claussen (99-08) [email protected] Rugby 15 March ON Norfolk Lunch with ONLINE No. 47 St Giles, Iain Grisewood (NS 00-present) [email protected] the Head Master Norwich, Drinks reception at 12.30pm, NR2 1JR Sailing Jamie Manners (93-00) [email protected] Lunch at 1pm Ali Sims (99-08) [email protected] 16 March Friends: Norwich School Jazz ONLINE Epic Studios, Jamie Manners (93-00) [email protected] Scouts Night and Supper 112-114 Magdalen Street, Shooting John Fisher (NS 85-present) [email protected] 7pm Norwich, NR3 1RD William Johnson (87-96) [email protected] 14 April ON Golf To book, please contact James Nursey Sheringham Golf Club, Benjamin Turner (94-03) [email protected] ON Society meet. 10.30am [email protected] Sweetbriar Lane, tee off Sheringham Golf Club. Sheringham, Marcus Cowie (86-95) [email protected] Squash £80 a head cash on the day for NR26 8HG golf (Stableford in 3 balls), lunch and prizes 26 April ON Golf To play, please email Richard Goodfellow Luffenham Heath Golf Club, Prestigious annual alumni [email protected] Stamford Road, competition (an Open qualifying South Luffenham, venue). 36 holes Rutland, for teams of six and will include PE9 3UU lunch and dinner. Handicap certificate required. Approx. £64 per person 27 April ON Lodge To attend, please contact Moreton Hall Norwich School 9am meet in Blake Studio [email protected] followed by lunch in the Refectory at 1pm 4 May ON America Dinner ONLINE Oceana Restaurant 7.30pm 120 West 49th Street New York, NY 10020 11 May ON Shoot and Lunch ONLINE Mid Norfolk Shooting Ground 10.30am meet for 11am start

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Events Directory

DATE EVENT TICKET INFORMATION VENUE DATE EVENT TICKET INFORMATION VENUE 12 May ON Golf: Grafton Morrish To express your interest, please contact Gog Magog, 7 September ON Football and Lunch To book, contact Craig Cole Redmayne Fields, qualifying round James Nursey [email protected] Old Course, ONs U20s vs School [email protected] NR12 7BW Six man scratch side playing Cambridge, KO 11am foursomes, to be selected CB22 3AB 14 September Class of 1999 Reunion Dinner ONLINE Norwich School following the April day 7pm 16 May Exiles Afternoon Tea By invitation Head Master’s House 27 September Macmillan Coffee Morning No booking required Norwich School 2pm – 4pm 8.30am – 10.30am Crypt DATE TBC 1096 Society Lunch By invitation Norwich 27 September ON London Drinks Reception ONLINE RAC, 12pm 6.30pm Pall Mall, London 6 June ON Singapore Reunion ONLINE Trenchard Arms, 3 October Bristol ON Drinks Reception ONLINE The Cosy Club, 47 E Coast Road, 6pm 31 Corn Street, BS1 1HT Singapore, 428767 4 October Bristol ON Luncheon ONLINE To be confirmed Class of 2009 Reunion Dinner ONLINE Norwich School 8 June 12.30pm 7pm 12 October ON Lodge To attend, please contact Moreton Hall Norwich School Gather 2019 ONLINE – Norwich 17 June – 4 July 9am meet in Blake Studio [email protected] Norwich School Creative ticketsource.co.uk/norwich-school followed by lunch in the Refectory Arts Festival at 1pm 20 June Norwich School Open Afternoon ONLINE Norwich School 12 – 13 October ON Sailing To book, contact Jamie Manners Portsmouth and Cowes Lower School 1.30-2.30pm, The Arrow Trophy [email protected] Senior School 2.30-4pm Telephone: 07766 748822 22 June Lower School Sports and Speech No booking required Norwich Cathedral, 16 October Trafalgar Day Service ONLINE Norwich Cathedral Day Lower School grounds and Brunch 8.30am 26 – 27 June Norwich School at the ONLINE Norfolk Showground – Service at 9.40am Royal Norfolk Show stand situated by the Dereham Gate, 18 October Henley Lunch (for ONs in Berks, ONLINE The Little Angel, 9.30am – 11am: Brunch NR5 0TT Bucks and Oxon) Henley-on-Thames, 12 noon to 1pm: Drinks 12.30pm RG9 2LS Reception. 1pm – 6pm: Light refreshments available 19 October London ON Choir To book, please contact Rachel Lightfoot St Gabriels Church, with Colin Dowdeswell [email protected] Warwick Square, ON Cricket and Lunch To book, please contact George Walker Norwich School, 28 June 3pm meet to rehearse London, ONs vs Norwich School 1st XI [email protected] Lower School grounds for 6pm concert SW1V 2AD ONs and families are welcome to a pre-booked lunch or tea 7 November Durham ON Drinks Reception ONLINE The Boathouse, Play begins at 11.30am 6.30pm Elvet Riverside, Durham, DH1 3AF 29 June ON Day and Lunch ONLINE Norwich School Families welcome 13 – 16 November Senior School Musical ONLINE – Norwich Playhouse, 10am – 3pm 7.30pm ticketsource.co.uk/norwich-school 42-58 St George’s Street, Chapel service at 10am Post show ON Drinks will Norwich, Tours from 10.30am be hosted on the evening of NR3 1AB Drinks reception at 12pm followed the final performance by lunch 22 November Friends Quiz ONLINE Norwich School 29 June Senior School Sports Day No booking required Norwich School 30 November ON Annual Dinner ONLINE Norwich School 11am – 4pm 7pm 29 June Class of 1989 Reunion Dinner ONLINE The Last Wine Bar, 7 December ON Lodge To attend, please contact Moreton Hall Norwich School 7pm 70-76 St. George’s Street, 9am meet in Blake Studio [email protected] Norwich, NR3 1AB followed by lunch. Venue to be confirmed 30 June Donor Thank You Afternoon Tea By invitation Head Master’s House, 3.30pm – 5.30pm Norwich 8 December Senior School Carol Service No booking required Norwich Cathedral Followed by mulled wine 4 July Choral Vigil No booking required Norwich Cathedral 9pm and mince pies in the School Refectory, 7pm 5 July Class of 2019 Leavers’ Ball By invitation Norwich City Football Club, Carrow Road, Lower School Carol Service No booking required Norwich Cathedral 7pm Norwich, NR1 1JE 11 December 14 December Class of 2019 Lunch and ONLINE Norwich School 6 September Senior School Prizegiving By invitation Norwich Cathedral Exam Certificate Collection 7pm 11.30am

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DATE EVENT TICKET INFORMATION VENUE 14 December ON Match Day ONLINE Norwich School A day of ONs vs School sporting activities. The full programme will be available online. Cross Country, Rowing, Netball, 5-a-side football, Hockey, Rugby and Choir 14 December ON Hockey and Lunch ONLINE – Sports Redmayne Fields, NR12 7BW 14 December ON Carols ONLINE Norwich School Chapel 6pm (Rehearsal in Chapel for the ON CUFFLINKS £28.00 ON BOW TIE £26.50 ON TIE £30.00 Choir 4pm – 6pm) (Performance at 6pm) (SILK, SELF-TIE) (SILK) 14 December ON Christmas Drinks Reception ONLINE Norwich School 6.45pm

ON SCARF £40.00 ON LADIES SCARF £35.00 ON RUGBY SHIRT £30.00 (WOOL) (SILK)

NORWICH SCHOOL £14.50 GERARD STAMP £250.00 PACK OF 10 CARDS £5.00 HORATIO BEAR PRINT DRAWN BY JOHN WALKER

NORWICH SCHOOL £10.00 NORWICH SCHOOL £55.00 NORWICH SCHOOL £35.00 CHAPEL AND SHIP’S DECANTER TANKARD SCHOOL HOUSE

TO PLACE YOUR ORDER, PLEASE CONTACT THE DEVELOPMENT OFFICE: 138 [email protected] 01603 728431 71a The Close Norwich, NR1 4DD

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