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BARNEY CONNECT CHAIRMAN ISSUE 06 REFLECTS TRINITY 2019 An active year for the Club

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Alumni & Archive Miss Dorothy Jones REMEMBRANCE +44 (0)1833 696025 WEEKEND [email protected] Commemorating 100 years since the end of WW1 Foundation Director Mr Christopher Enticknap +44 (0)1833 696099 6 [email protected]

Published in partnership with the Old Barnardians’ Club BARNARDIAN NEWS Round up of news from the OB community 13

All correspondence to be directed through the OB Club Secretary OBITUARIES President In memoriam Mr Tony Jackson

Vice President Mr Gerry Camozzi 22 Chairman Mr John Hunter

OB Representative Governor DATES FOR THE Mr Peter Hodges DIARY Join us at a forthcoming event OB Club Secretary Miss Dorothy Jones +44 (0)1833 696025 [email protected] 27

Barnard Castle School Barnard Castle DL12 8UN Tel: +44 (0)1833 690222 Email: [email protected] BARNEY CONNECT TRINITY 2019 3

Welcome

TONY ‘STAY CONNECTED’ JACKSON There are a number Headmaster of ways you can keep

Welcome to this year’s edition of Barney Connect, and my thanks to up-to-date with School Dot Jones for all her hard work in compiling this magazine. I hope it gives you a flavour of the work that is done to keep OBs informed and and OB news and events connected, and gives you time to put dates in the diary for events in the coming year, of which there are plenty. School As I wrote last year, one of the genuine highlights of my first year was meeting so many OBs, and that continues to be a real privilege of being Twitter: @barney_school Headmaster of this magnificent school. The meetings have been plentiful, with another gathering in Hong Kong followed by the inaugural Dubai dinner in Facebook: Barnard Castle School December. There, we had 15 OBs attend with their partners, and my thanks to Peter and Matthew Hodges for their organisation. We hosted the London Dinner Instagram: Barnardcastleschool for the first time in the Lansdowne Club, and held a Northumberland Lunch at the County Hotel in Newcastle. I write this shortly before the 1980s reunion at which Website: www.barnardcastleschool.org.uk a large number of you are expected to return. This also coincides with the OB Summer Gathering, and regardless of the weather, these are always lovely affairs. Old Barnardians Looking ahead there are plans for another drinks gathering in Hong Kong later this year, in addition to our first ever dinner in New York, so please do keep an Twitter: @barney_ob eye out for those dates if you are in the area. Our Annual Dinner returns to School next March, and it would be lovely if you could join us, regardless of whether you Facebook: are a regular or if you have not been back since you left. You are guaranteed a very Old Barnardians Club warm welcome. Old Barnardians Womens Sports Teams Elsewhere we have been humbled and heartened by the generosity a Old Barnardians Rugby number of you have shown since the publication of the School Masterplan brochure, looking at development plans to continue to improve our school, both LinkedIn: with regards to capital projects and transformational bursaries. If you have any www.linkedin.com/company/barnard-castle-school ideas or think you can help, please do get in touch and I would be delighted to meet and speak with you. To help with this project, we have appointed Andrea Sutton, Website: www.barnardiansreconnected.org.uk a former parent and highly experienced individual in the world of development, and I know you will welcome her into our community. YouTube: We are pleased to announce that there As for the bigger picture, it remains a challenging marketplace, with plans is now an OB YouTube Channel showing clips of in the House of Commons to form an all-party parliamentary group looking at individual OBs and the School film from the late abolishing independent schools and the usually supportive Conservative Party 1940s with an ‘update’ from the 1990s. even floating the idea of adding VAT onto school fees in recent months. As a result, this is no doubt a tricky time for schools such as ours. However, I am a strong The Alumni Privacy Notice of Barnard Castle School believer that adversity offers opportunity, and with such exciting development is available at www.barnardiansreconnected.org.uk plans afoot, and with the support of our entire Barnardian community, we can and will become stronger. Thank you for your ongoing support, and I look forward to seeing as many of you as possible in the coming months. In the meantime, I hope you enjoy the read.

With best wishes,

Tony Jackson Headmaster and President of the Old Barnardians’ Club 4 ISSUE 06 WELCOME MESSAGES

Welcome to the latest edition of Looking ahead, I hope you all received the Barney Connect, another year of great brochure earlier in the year on the future interaction between the School and of Barney. If any of you are interested in the Old Barnardian community. With contributing to turning this vision into a Tony at the helm, relations between reality, we would be very grateful. We have the School and the OBs are going from a very ambitious plan for the years ahead but strength to strength. none of this will be possible without the assistance of the Old Barnardian community. As I write this, the Summer Gathering and reunion of OBs from the 1980s is just over Finally, I would like to thank my fellow a week away. Last year saw the return of the committee members for their time and effort, 1970s cohort and a fantastic day was had by all of whom have made an invaluable all with a strong showing at the Old Well on contribution both in maintaining strong the Friday evening followed by a morning of relations with the School and also helping to reminiscing and a very pleasant afternoon in grow the reach of the Club and ensuring its front of the beer tent whilst various teams continuing relevance. Last and certainly not competed against the School at , least I’d like to thank Dot Jones, without netball, football and shooting. Then in whom none of this would be possible. Her September, the Autumn Gathering saw tireless work goes above and beyond, and OBs compete in touch rugby, golf and ladies’ on behalf of the Club and Committee I extend hockey whilst spectators were able to watch my sincere and heartfelt thanks to her for as they drank pints of Pepperpot and Top everything that she does to make the Club Tree. Speaking of Top Tree it was sent off to the success that it is. be cut up last July and by the time you read Message from the this, pieces of it should be available for sale Kind regards, Chairman in various formats. In addition to the sporting reunions there were a number of both impromptu and formal social gatherings throughout the year. Notable highlights included the Hong Kong gathering in October, the Dubai dinner in John Hunter November and the London dinner in March Chairman of the Old Barnardians’ Club at the Lansdowne Club after many years at the East India Club. With a good turnout of all ages and excellent speeches from the Head and guest speaker David Soanes (Du,’87), everyone was in agreement that this was one of the best dinners yet.

Looking ahead, next year’s dinner will be at the school on 28 March – do put it in your diaries as it is sure to be another good event. The long-awaited New York dinner has now been arranged for 28 September 2019, with the venue still to be confirmed.

Social media remains a wonderful tool for keeping people up to date on news and events and if you haven’t already joined the Facebook or LinkedIn groups I urge you to do so. The Facebook group is particularly interesting. With over 1,600 members there are photos and stories being added most days. BARNEY CONNECT TRINITY 2019 5

Message from the Heads of School

Our Barney experience couldn’t be The School has massively helped with our represent the Barney badge in everything more different. Charlotte joined Prep own personal development. We have been we do, whether it is on the sports pitch, on School in Year 6 whilst Tomás only very lucky by being encouraged to take part stage or inside the classroom. Characterised initially joined for a term in Year 12. in and lead so many different opportunities. by loyalty and honour, every Barnardian And yet, for as different as they might Taking risks that might have seemed out of will always be happy to help with a smile on be, we both agree that the School has our comfort zone like taking part in the their face. completely changed our lives and we musical, public speaking in Lectern Club couldn’t be more grateful for our or representing our Houses in the many As we have grown, we have seen the School School experience. The School’s activities such as the never-ending Barney develop too. We are excited about the future strong ethos, based on endeavour, Bash or the fiercely competitive cake and confident that the School is going in the integrity, compassion and community decorating, has transformed us into more right direction. Over the last year we not only creates a great relationship resilient, confident and humble people. witnessed student led activities, as well as between pupils and staff but also an an Environmental Committee and an environment where everyone is We are aware that we will continue to make Equestrian Team both being created and led inspired to be the best versions of mistakes in the future and life isn’t always by students. This shows the passion from our themselves. Anti-Bullying going to be easy, but we are confident that students to not only take the opportunities Ambassadors, the Diversity Focus the school has prepared us for the wider provided by the School but to also create Group and Peer Support are different world. We will be able to embrace challenges, further ones for others. The plans for the groups which have recently been guided by the wise words of the School, future are very exciting and reinforce how the established, and with huge student mastering the small steps so we can then take school is adapting to change, but it is just as input are already having an impact in the bigger ones safely and face life with a important that we keep our own values and helping us to emphasise the culture positive attitude so we can benefit from the traditions close to our heart. We will always that we have in Barney: a warm and wonders of discovery. These experiences look back to memories from nailing up, caring place, where you can be create the charisma of a Barney student that house chants and Fajita Friday of course. yourself and be happy. enables us to “light up a room”. Finally, it is the positive and respectful One of the important aspects of the School is relationship between pupils and staff multiculturalism and diversity, and this year which has made our experience so enjoyable, we have seen the creation of a Diversity and we will always be grateful to staff for Focus Group, where we celebrate the their time and help over the years. Barney importance of being unique, as that is what has been such a special place for us and it is makes us special. This helps students to an honour to be a part of the Barney family. become more open minded, which is a very It will be hard to sing Jerusalem for the final valuable skill in an always changing world. time as students, as this wonderful journey We never know where we might end up, but comes to a close, but we know that it’s not a we know that the knowledge of different good bye and we will now start our next cultures that we have gained and chapter as OBs. experienced in School will always be helpful. And we can rest assured, knowing that no Tomás Charlotte matter where we are, there will always be a Head Boy Head Girl fellow Barnardian to help and support us.

A very positive experience from last year was being able to attend the Old Barnardians’ Dinner in London. It is impressive and inspiring how, despite our differences, everyone shares the same pride, passion and sense of identity for the school. This feeling is present and visible here at School, as pupils are happy to wear and 6 ISSUE 06 REMEMBRANCE WEEKEND

The weekend in November which marked 100 years since the end of WW1 was a very special one. This important period in history, in which the boys of the North Eastern County School certainly played their part, was marked with due respect.

On Friday 9 November the whole school, from the youngest preppie to the oldest member of staff gathered outside Chapel as the service of remembrance began with music by the band which was followed by a parade by the CCF. The names of each of the fallen were read out and crosses planted in the grass bank. Wreaths were laid by the Headmaster and the Headmistress of the Prep School.

On Saturday evening there was a commemoration dinner and on Sunday morning all sections of the School community joined the boarders at the Remembrance Day Service in Chapel after which the congregation joined with the town around the cenotaph.

Also of note in the Chapel are the medals of several OBs. They were given to the school by their families and are now framed and displayed for all to see. BARNEY CONNECT TRINITY 2019 7

WW1 Memorial Website www.barnardcastleschool.org.uk/ww1memorial

Before and during the four years of the WW1 centenary commemorations a lot of research was carried out to paint a picture of each of the OBs killed during that time. As has been mentioned in previous magazines Mrs Pat Burgess, Mrs Christine Hick and Mr Malcolm McCallum dedicated much of their time to this project and we are most grateful to them.

We now know the stories of the 145 boys, four Masters and one member of the support staff, actually the Boot Boy, so no more are they just names on the panels.

There is also a list of those ‘On the King’s Service’ as it is important that we remember them too.

‘Lest we Forget’ 8 ISSUE 06 WW1 CENTENARY DINNER

On Saturday evening, 10 November, a large number of Old Barnardians, those currently serving and those who have served, serving parents, current leaders of the CCF and invited guests gathered at School.

The evening began with welcome Throughout the dinner, extracts from the drinks in the Sixth Form Centre where diaries of Old Barnardians who fought in the we were entertained by the choir, who First World War were read by students and sang songs from the era, and where we Old Barnardians. I was honoured to read the could view art work based on those story of 2nd Lieutenant SEH Anderson of the OBs who fell during the war. We were Northumberland Fusiliers, who was at welcomed by the Headmaster who School from 1908 to 1913, and whose name then launched the WW1 Memorial is on the boards in the dining room. He website which tells the story of those sustained gunshot wounds to his knee and we lost. A lot of work obviously went in ankle and ended up having five lots of to it but it was worth it. Seeing those in surgery. Reading his account of the injuries attendance in a magnificent mass of he sustained really brought home the uniforms from all three services was dedication and resilience of those Old actually overwhelming and added to Barnardians who served in the First World the poignancy of the occasion. War. One amazing fact though, was that on landing in France he met ‘two Barney fellows’ We were called to dinner by the piper who who, of course, celebrated their chance played as we all processed into a dimly lit meeting in style! dining room past ‘Tommy’. The choir sang a blessing before we all sat down to a superb I was pleased to be part of this very special dinner with a menu based on WW1 food occasion, humbled to think that many of including Barney’s own Maconochie stew them were my age and proud that my school and ANZAC biscuits. would seek to honour them in this way. Lizzie Clouston (L,’15) BARNEY CONNECT TRINITY 2019 9 BARNARD CASTLE SCHOOL NEWS

COMING HOME

I feel I have arrived at a very exciting time in the history of Barney School. As a past parent, having two rugby playing OBs in the family (Tom Marston T,’15 and Jack Marston T,’16), it feels very much like coming home.

The welcome I have received from when the true character of a school shines . My job here is to spread all the staff has been wonderful, and through and absolutely everyone at Barney the word about this amazing School so that being back here reminds me why we showed great kindness and patience by more families can experience this very chose Barney in the first place. When helping Jack re-engage with School life and, special place and also to help bring the I walked into Prep School all those thankfully, he made a full recovery. It Masterplan to life. With your support we years ago looking for the right school certainly didn’t put him off playing rugby will ensure that Barney continues to thrive for Tom and Jack, it just felt right, and and a year later he was back on the rugby and grow for the benefit of future it was. Like many of you, no doubt, field, doing what he loves best. generations of ‘Young Barnardians’. both my boys thoroughly enjoyed their school days and made life-long I think it is the unique character of Barney I look forward to meeting you over the friends. Jack summed it up as he left that keeps OBs coming back and it’s great to coming months and if you have any Upper Sixth by saying, “I want to go see it hasn’t lost any of its charm. I feel very suggestions please don’t hesitate to get round again.” Praise indeed. honoured to be back here as a member of in touch. staff, playing a small part in Barney’s There was one ‘blip’ however, when history. With a background in PR, With warmest regards, Jack was injured in the Tait 10s Rugby marketing and communications I have Tournament whilst in Year 11. He sustained spent the last five years developing Andrea Sutton a serious head injury losing his memory supporter relationships and fundraising for Interim Head of External Relations and the ability to speak or walk for some the military charity, Help for Heroes at Email: [email protected] months. However, it is in times like these, Phoenix House Recovery Centre in 10 ISSUE 06 BARNARD CASTLE SCHOOL NEWS THE PITTUCK MURAL

Did you know that there is It depicts the life of the town at that The overwhelming thought was that it time. Sadly, despite being restored should be preserved if at all possible. In a large mural in St Mary’s twice before, the mural is in need of order then to start raising the profile of Church Hall painted by urgent restoration. This is going to be Douglas Pittuck and to raise some funds the a costly affair and before fundraising Pittuck committee are looking for stories Douglas Pittuck, art master could, or should begin, interested about him. There are rumours that our boys at Barney in the late 1950s? parties were asked to attend a helped to paint the mural but no-one seems meeting to put forward thoughts to know for certain. Do you know? If you and ideas and for the committee can help in anyway with stories or if you to gauge whether the community helped to paint the mural please could you actually wanted to save it. contact Dot Jones, OB Secretary. BARNEY CONNECT TRINITY 2019 11

CHORAL EVENSONG AT DURHAM CATHEDRAL

Our Chapel Choir returned to Durham Cathedral in February to sing Choral Evensong, and this year they sang with the choir of Aysgarth School, whose Director of Music Matthew Atherton will be remembered by some OBs as a former Director of Music at Barney.

Among its guests and supporters, Rob Morse, Headmaster of Aysgarth, School was delighted to host a ninety noted “To listen to the combined choirs of “It was a privilege and year old OB, Dr Desmond Walker Aysgarth and Barnard Castle schools in the a delight to hear the (Y,’46). Desmond said “Evenings like magnificence of Durham Cathedral brought this are very special indeed. I attended to mind the words of Martin Luther: collective voices echoing Barnard Castle School throughout the ‘When man’s natural ability is whetted throughout the cathedral.” war years so musical events like this and polished to the extent that it becomes were very few and far between. It is an art, then do we note with great surprise wonderful to be able to come to such the great and perfect wisdom of God in unbridled talent of our young people a splendid building as Durham music; thus reminding us of a heavenly singing together in such a magnificent Cathedral to see two schools join dance where all meet in a spirit of setting as Durham Cathedral. It is always together on such a magnificent friendliness and embrace.’ And marvel we a pleasure to work with other schools in evening for both communities.” did! Indeed, it was a privilege and a delight the region and see how quickly the young to hear the collective voices echoing people combine their efforts thanks to The combined choirs were directed by throughout the cathedral.” a common love of music.” Simon Dearsley, Director of Music at Barney, and they were accompanied by Barney’s Headmaster, Tony Jackson, said Chapel Choir returns to Durham Matthew playing Durham Cathedral’s “It is humbling and, at the same time, as to sing Choral Evensong on magnificent organ. a teacher, inspirational to listen to the 3 February 2020. 12 ISSUE 06 BARNARD CASTLE SCHOOL NEWS GEORGE GIBSON MACAULAY

George was a boarder in York House from 1910 to 1913. As a talented sportsman he played on the School’s 1st XI cricket and 2nd XI football teams, on the house cricket and football teams and ran the Junior Barnard Run. He was a member of the OTC.

On leaving school George worked in a bank but he gave this up to become a professional cricketer as a right arm, medium fast off spin bowler, playing for Yorkshire County Cricket Club and for . He gained eight caps and was mentioned in 1923 as one of Wisden’s ‘Cricketers of the Year’.

During the First World War he served with the Royal Field Artillery and during the Second World War joined the RAF Reserve as a pilot officer. He died during the war and his name is on the panels in the School Chapel.

Earlier this year we discovered that a cup George won whilst at School was a lot in an auction in Yorkshire. Fully primed to buy online, technology failed us and the cup was purchased by the Yorkshire Cricket Foundation. Bitterly disappointed we contacted them and to our relief they agreed that the cup should be back here at Barney.

KENNETH REGINALD ALLINSON MBE

Kenneth Reginald Allinson was a day boy at School from 1969 to 1976. His work with the YMCA saw Ken receive the MBE for services to young people. As a proud recipient of such an honour from the Queen, Ken thought it fitting to donate it to his old school. The medal hangs proudly in the Chapel. BARNEY CONNECT TRINITY 2019 13 BARNARDIAN NEWS

DOMINIC SEWELL (Da,’83)

I feel really lucky as I have been able to take my favourite pastime and make it my profession. I own and train horses for historical events, focusing on the late medieval period and also carry out research for riding manuals from the renaissance to the present day.

My company, which I started up in So, I left a steady job and went to work as a Since then my group has jousted all over the 2010, is based in Northamptonshire, stable hand, working cash in hand (not what world. There is no doubt that interest in where I live with my wife Emily and educators want to hear) and eventually historical jousting has become more two children. gaining an apprenticeship in the basics of widespread since the advent of the internet. horse riding and animal care. I took up historical re-enactment as a hobby One of my greatest achievements to date in my late twenties with a particular interest The historical group I belonged to was well was to consult and ride as honour guard at in armour of the late 15th century. It quickly recognised on the circuit. We were spotted the re-burial of Richard III in Leicester came apparent that in order to do this by English Heritage and they gave us work Cathedral in 2015. My company Historic properly one needs to be able to ride – at their events. It was during this time that I Equitation supplies events all across Europe something I could not do! met my friends and mentors, Dr Tobias and we will have several events in the North Capwell and Mike Loades who gave me my East this summer. first lance at a public event in 2000. 14 ISSUE 06 BARNARDIAN NEWS OLD BARNARDIANS’ CLUB NEW COMMITTEE MEMBERS

Ashley Cooke Jane Jordan Nick Green (Du,’81) (née Davidson, M,’95) (Du,’90)

Parvis imbutus tentabis grandia tutus. I graduated from Sheffield Hallam I recently relocated from Hong Kong to York University in 1999. Initially I worked in with my wife Anny and our children, Toby Ingredients: a trunk, high hopes, no London in HR, recruiting for the public and Abi. My father, Mike, attended Barney expectations add a little ‘Barney’ spice. sector, before moving to Standard in the 60s and my son is currently a member Chartered Bank. In 2009 I relocated to of Prep School. I am thrilled by the fact that Result: fantastic friendships, resilience, Singapore and worked for ANZ Bank in my father, my son and I all share the same a love of life and adaptability. various regional HR roles. school number 222. Based on the age of the beds in the 80s, I am convinced I probably From being a graduate PA for a leading I am currently living with my family in shared the same bed as my father. How UK diving research company to a strategic, North Yorkshire having moved back from things have changed for the better for Toby. corporate, procurement and supply chain Asia in 2016 and now work from home After Barney I studied in Bristol before career shaping the 3D graphics industry looking after my two pre-school age working in the City focusing on Executive from its inception, my work has allowed me children. I volunteer at the local secondary Search. I moved to Hong Kong in 2000 to master the small aspects while building school to help support their careers where I founded an Executive Search firm the bigger picture. education programme and this year I am across Hong Kong and Singapore. Whilst in looking forward to being involved in Hong Kong, I had the pleasure of organising I currently revolve around three pillars Industry Day at Barney. a Hong Kong OB Dinner, which was hosted but one central meme: inclusivity. at the Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club. Mentoring entrepreneurs and senior executives, the Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (I am a Fellow) and tertiary academia. OB CLUB HONOURS

My aim: aid OBs to comprehend their HENRY COATES (DB,’55) new family; no strings attached, loving life, exploiting opportunities and viewing Henry Coates (DB,’55) resigned from the horizon. the Committee earlier this year due to ill health. Always ready with his Dum loquimur, fugerit invida ætas: carpe quick wit and a story from his years diem, quam minimum credula postero. at School he will be missed at our Horace. meetings. As a thank you for his contribution to the OB Club Henry ‘While we speak, envious time will have was presented with a small gift. fled: seize today, trust as little as possible in tomorrow.’ BARNEY CONNECT TRINITY 2019 15

Gatherings and Dinners

As ever we continue to offer a variety of social events in a mix of locations, which we hope will interest the majority of OBs, but do let us know if you have any other ideas.

Our Annual Dinner in March 2019 was held City Drinks are on-going every couple of Also in a break with tradition we held a for the first time at the Lansdowne Club as months with dates advertised on the Old Twenty20 cricket match versus School we are no longer members of the East India Barnardian Group Facebook page. on the Friday evening of the Summer Club. The Club Secretary’s nerves about Gathering which started off the weekend using this venue for the first time were Our overseas events were held in Hong festivities in exactly the right manner – unfounded as it was perfect. Welcomed by Kong and for the first time the Headmaster and we won. the Headmaster, a mix of OBs from all age hosted a dinner in Dubai which was very groups enjoyed a delicious four course successful. Luckily it coincided with the Our thanks go to all those who played, Zoe dinner, professionally served by friendly Dubai 7s so a party time was had by all. Wilkinson (B,’09) and Chris Wayman staff. There were the usual toasts to the On the sporting front the Summer (Da,’04) who have organised teams for School and the Club and the very special Gathering 2019 was won by the School and years and Matthew Price (Da,’18) who toast to absent friends at 9:00pm, a the Challenge Shield presented in Nailing did a great job getting the cricket team tradition that has stood the test of time Up. On the day of the Autumn Gathering together after last year’s disaster. from the very first OB dinner, 124 years ago. (2018) the golf was well attended, the ladies Our speaker, David Soanes, spoke well with produced a strong hockey team but we references to his time at School, his career struggled for OB teams to play touch rugby. and the future of Barney. As a result of this we moved the touch rugby In April we held a Northumberland tournament to the Summer Gathering and Lunch at the County Hotel, Newcastle. were able to raise three teams. The women’s Perhaps the venue wasn’t quite up to the hockey and the golf tournament will still be standards of the Lansdowne Club but it held on the first Sunday of the autumn term didn’t really matter as wherever two or (8 September 2019). three OBs are gathered… 16 ISSUE 06 BARNARDIAN 1980S DECADE REUNION

The decade reunions have always been a huge success but none more so than this year when over 150 OBs, who left School in the 1980s, descended on Barney for the weekend. In a change from the usual routine the weekend began with a Twenty20 cricket match vs School on Friday evening.

It was a joy to see OBs who hadn’t met The archive display was a great success and for almost 40 years greeting each our thanks must go to Malcolm McCallum Certainly won’t be leaving other. The beer tent seemed to have for all the hard work he puts in to providing it another 37 years before a steady stream of customers, so I’m such wonderful displays. not sure how much cricket was I return. watched but the OBs won by 15 runs. OBs from this era also enjoyed seeing the School film which begins and ends with This year we were thrilled to welcome back words from Frank McNamara. the first ‘girls’. They had a tour of Longfield, escorted by Mrs Seddon, no less! We are already updating our database for the 1990s so do please make sure that we have your current address and spread the word to others from that era.

A top atmosphere.

My top tip for the 1990s leavers is that they put their reunion in their diaries now – it is definitely, definitely worth it. We had a ball. BARNEY CONNECT TRINITY 2019 17

I’m very impressed with the developments at the School.

What a weekend! 18 ISSUE 06 BARNARDIAN 1980S DECADE REUNION

1990s Decade Reunion 26 – 28 June 2020

This event is by invitation. Please make sure we know where to post your invitation to and if you know anyone who is not in contact with the OB Secretary ask them to contact her as soon as possible. Looking forward to seeing you there. BARNEY CONNECT TRINITY 2019 19 BARNARDIAN NEWS IN BRIEF

Mathew Tait (T,’04) retired from a very Gary Bishop recently went to stay with Andrew Yeadon (T,’93) will be very busy successful rugby career through injury earlier Marcus Bately (N,’91) in Las Vegas. during the school holidays as he appears at this year and was awarded the RPA Special Remembering old times they managed to various events up and down the country Merit Award in recognition of his career play golf, tennis and spend a couple of days promoting his eighth studio album The playing for England (38 caps including the skiing. Gary’s son, Edward (T,’08) was also Beast Below which was released last Final 2007), Newcastle hosted by Marcus as he and a group of friends autumn. He will be joined by his musical Falcons, and . went to Vegas for James Ritchie’s stag do. partner and sister in law Moray Nellis and their band. The album has been a long time A M (Michael) Swinbank (Y,’78) recently Ross Batty (Da,’05), Ed Williamson in the making and consists of 14 self- retired after a career working in the leisure, (T,’02), (N,’03), penned acoustic tracks that explore many retail and parking sectors. Michael is married (T,’06), Tom Catterick (Du,09), Rob of the elements that make up what Andrew with three children and continued to play Andrew (Y,’81) attended a dinner held feels make the time we live in right now, competitive squash until his early 50s but is at school in November last year to raise a major turning point in our history. It was now looking forward to playing more golf and funds for the charity My Name’5 Doddie recorded over a year in the TCR Hub studio taking the opportunity to travel. Foundation. All in all with the car raffle, in Barnard Castle. Andrew, Moray and band auction, ticket sales and Own Clothes Day About the Humans will be appearing at the David H Swinbank (Y,’82) lives in the school was able to present a cheque Also Festival in Warwick, Brightlingsea Cheshire and is married to Anne with one for £22,000. Festival in Essex and the Witham Hall in daughter. After school he gained a degree in Barnard Castle. During term time Andrew Engineering and is currently responsible for Ian Nuttall (Y,’65) has just completed a shares his knowledge in School working the Engineering function across Europe for 600+ mile ride swiftly followed by 300 miles here as a rock and pop music teacher, a multi-national retailer. around Cyprus. He used to cycle to fundraise helping students learn instruments, form for Mencap but now just does it for fun! bands and put on concerts. The Beast Below Lee Dickson (N,’03) retired from by Andrew Yeadon and Moray Nellis is professional at the end of this available to stream on Spotify and all major season having played for , streaming and download sites. CDs are (256 games and one available from www.andrewyeadon.co.uk. season as captain) and England (18 caps, captain vs Barbarians). Lee will become Head Nick Green (Du,’90) very kindly paid for of Rugby at School from September but the restoration of the table in Central Hall before that will be going on tour with the and his son Toby who is now at school very development squad to South Africa. proudly attached a plaque to mark this gift.

Congratulations to Geoffrey Dixon (DB,’57) who has led the production of a free app for locals and tourists. It uses historic pictures, modern GPS technology and audio recordings from the late Alan Wilkinson to bring to life the history of the town. To get the app people need to visit the Apple or Google app stores, search for Tour Buddy App Guides and enter ‘barney’ as the password. 20 ISSUE 06 BARNARDIAN NEWS IN BRIEF

Marriages

Ricky Hopwood (Da,’06) married Camilla in Cheriton Bishop, Devon on 1 September 2018. OB Andrew Mason was best man, and Graeme and Andrew Seddon were groomsmen.

Eleanor Dinnes (M,’11) married James Woodcock at The Black Swan Hotel in Cumbria on 25 May 2019. In attendance were OBs Hugh Carter, Katie Ferguson and Chelsea Wilkinson. Many congratulations to John Will Wearmouth (N,’01) has recently McGuinness (Da,’92) who was awarded completed a sponsored cycle ride from Grassroots Coach of the Year by the Football London to Amsterdam, over 360 miles Association in 2018 for the work he does at for Teenage Cancer Trust. Shincliffe Football Club. John went to Wembley to collect his award. The FA wrote Jonathan Wallis (Du,’02) is a chartered ‘Kung Fu master John McGuinness switched surveyor and runs his own business locally. from martial arts to football and quickly Jonathan is a great supporter of the charity captured the hearts and minds of his players. Teenage Cancer Trust and last year he held He is now at the helm of three u14s sides at a fundraising ball at school, the Glitz and Shincliffe Juniors FC – showing the Glamour Ball. The Dining Hall was packed magnetism of his respectful and inclusive full and a very enjoyable night was had by all. approach to the game. Anyone who watched Dr Thomas Waddington (T,’06) England’s World Cup campaign will already Naomi Sumner Chan (M,’00) came to married Miss Tara Evans in May 2019 at know being a great coach often starts with school to run some workshops with the Laithkirk Church followed by a reception being a great guy. Summed up as ‘always drama students, and in the evening her in a marquee at Low Green Farm positive’ and ‘always enthusiastic’ judges theatre company performed her play. Mickleton, the home of the bride. Many were proud to award John McGuinness 2018 Old Barnardians attended and Tom’s Coach of the Year’. The Barney students who Our congratulations go to brother James, was best man. went out to Kenya last year were very grateful (Y,’00) who has been chosen as an assistant to John as he tested around 500 pairs of referee for the Rugby World Cup in Japan spectacles they were taking with them. later this year.

The boarders very much enjoyed watching Janey Lowes (M,’07), the founder of the a recent two-part documentary following street dog charity in Sri Lanka, WECare Angus Thirlwell (N,’81) as he went Worldwide, was recently filmed for the TV about the business of running his company, programme ‘New Lives in the Wild’ with Hotel Chocolat. Ben Fogle. It gave an amazing insight into her work and lifestyle. Janey was our speaker at Speech Day last year. BARNEY CONNECT TRINITY 2019 21

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Cameron Jones (N,’11) and Harriet Rory Wood (Da,’02) married Rebecca in Tim Sedgewick (T,’07) married Jessica Knowles (L,’11) met at school and married June this year. OBs Richard Parker and on Saturday 6 July at Bishop Middleham in the School Chapel in April 2019. They Marcus Conner were in attendance. Church followed by a reception at Tim’s also held their reception at School and a parents’ farm. OB Lawrence Oliver was best number of OBs were guests/groomsmen/ man and Tom Vickers took some amazing bridesmaids. drone pictures of the day.

Births Glenn Itliong (N,’91) is proud to announce the birth of his son, Jackson Scott Carpenter (Da,’06) welcomed a Gray Itliong, born on 16 May 2019 daughter, Lexi, on 18 December 2018. weighing in at a strapping 7 lbs and 14 oz. Glenn says Jackson will be ‘joining North House in about 11 years and has long legs like a rugby fullback’.

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Mike Goundry (Y,’79) sadly passed away Ian McDonald (N,’50) On leaving school on 30 March 2019. On leaving school Mike Ian did his National Service and then went studied for a geography degree and soon to work with his father at Wailes Dove after completing that found a job at Robson Bitumastic for 34 years ending up as Brown, a local advertising agency in Managing Director. He took early retirement Newcastle, where he stayed for all his after travelling the world on business and working life. As one of the directors he pleasure. Ian married Valerie Robinson, a opened offices for the firm on Teesside and Barney lass. They were happily married for in Manchester, and developed long-lasting 61 years, lived in Whitley Bay and had two links with a number of well-known North of sons, Richard and Philip. England companies. Rugby was a great source of pleasure to Ian Squash was definitely Mike’s favourite throughout his life, and at School he played sport, and he represented School at every for the 1st XV for two years, was awarded his level when the School was at its most school colours and, in his final year, was competitive, as well as playing for the made captain of the Panthers XV, which county. He continued to play squash for played local clubs during school holidays. many years after leaving, well into his late His involvement with the sport didn’t end 40s, after most people had given up. He there, and after School Ian enjoyed playing retained strong links with the school rugby for Rockcliffe Rugby Club. His throughout his life and spent a good association with Rockcliffe was long and number of years on the Old Barnardians’ varied; from player, committee member, Committee and was Chairman from having responsibility for cutting the grass 1999 to 2000. and marking the pitches, to President. Ian certainly liked the social side of rugby too Mike had a number of interests and hobbies and for many years after his playing days including photography and skiing, although ended a pint and a gin and tonic were the to his friends he will be remembered most order of the day! for his passion for fast cars, that and his collection of fine art. Ian sadly passed away on 13 January 2019 with old age related heart failure in the His funeral was attended by many he had Freeman Hospital and is fondly remembered worked with and a good number of OBs too, by his family and friends. many of whom had travelled up from London to Newcastle. He is fondly remembered by his family and friends. John Goundry (Y,’81)

David King (Y,’54) After leaving Barnard Castle and completing his National Service at Catterick, David took a degree in mathematics at Queen’s College Oxford. He played in the Oxford-Cambridge bridge match and continued to play competitively for many years. His whole career was spent as a mathematician at GCHQ in Cheltenham, including two postings to Washington DC, where he made many friends. After retiring, he moved to the Worcester area, where he pursued a variety of interests, such as photographing roses, and wrote a series of bridge books, which he published himself. David is survived by his wife, Marie, his three children and four grandchildren. BARNEY CONNECT TRINITY 2019 23

The thoughts and prayers of the whole Barnard Castle School community are extended to the family and friends of those Old Barnardians who are no longer with us. May they rest in peace.

With her legs back there was no stopping Brian Flintoff (Du,’44) Brian passed away her. She was determined to compete in at the end of April this year, aged 91 years. Sydney later in the year in the Invictus He had a happy time at School and Games. Mostly she was looking forward thoroughly enjoyed bringing his daughter to being able to walk down the aisle to her to his decade reunion in 2016. Brian’s name fiancé in spring 2019, and to spend the rest is on the boards in the dining hall as captain of her days in a loving marriage. of the cricket team in 1944, an achievement in which he took great pride. He played Unfortunately this was not to be. The church cricket until he was in his 60s and was was full for her funeral service, a testament opening batsman at Lords when his local to the person she was. team played in the National Village James Croxford (Y,’02) Knockout in 1976. A kind and gentle man, he will be greatly missed. Roy Leech (Du,’54) died in April 2019. Roy was a good athlete and a strong long Peter R Chapman (Y,’56) died on distance runner demonstrating his prowess 11 January 2019. His wife informed us that by winning the Junior and Senior Barnard Peter had very fond memories of his time Run. On leaving school he undertook his at School. Anna Kelton (B,’06) passed away National Service in the Royal Air Force, and peacefully on 31 August 2018 in hospital, then made his career in engineering, which John Kennair Wakefield (Y,’64), aged 30. After leaving school Anna joined led him to setting up his own very successful ‘Wakers’, was very much a “larger than life the Royal Marines Band and later the Royal company, despite an offer by his hugely character” who lived life to the full and whose Navy. She was injured in 2011 while on successful uncle, Sir William Leech, to join company was enjoyed by all. At School he exercise to become a Royal Marine his building company. As Roy’s company was School Captain, he captained the School Commando. In 2014 while undergoing prospered, he followed up his interest in cricket and rugby teams playing five years in treatment for her injury, Anna represented aircraft, qualified as a pilot, acquired a plane the 1st XI as well as three years in the 1st XV. Great Britain in the Invictus Games where and used it to fly extensively within the UK His talents also reached to the stage, where she won two gold medals. and Europe for both business and pleasure. he was often seen taking lead roles.

Despite her strength, the effects of Anna’s During this time, his illustrious uncle had set After leaving School he went to Glasgow injury worsened in the months following. up a significant charity trust to which Roy University where his business studies She became wheelchair bound and as a was appointed first a trustee and then provided a base from which to launch a consequence was medically discharged from Chairman. The trust grew over the years and career working in the diamond trade. the Navy. Anna showed great resilience in under Roy’s guidance distributed millions of He worked initially as a gem stone buyer the face of her diagnosis. She was pounds to important causes in the North for De Beers, transferring to work in the determined to overcome it and live her life East, medical (ground breaking research) industrial diamond business with De Beers, to the fullest. She was known for her and education in particular, but also Dubble Dee Diamond Company, and consistently positive attitude and beaming hundreds to smaller groups. then his own business in Georgia, USA until smile, her interest in the welfare of others, his retirement 15 years ago when he moved and this caring concern for all made her Roy could be very outspoken when he to Spain. particularly special. needed to be, but always retained a great sense of fun. He was also deeply passionate John was very involved with the Old Boys Even with her daily struggles, Anna never about the needs of others, particularly those and the school until his move to the USA. His stopped fighting. She pushed boundaries less fortunate. Along with many others, I will generosity was enormous: he paid for a and inspired so many. Even with further miss him as a generous and perceptive friend scoreboard for the cricket, he provided a complications in the form of blindness, her who had a refreshing approach to life. diamond for a school auction which was determination to walk again was beyond Nigel Sherlock (N,’58) raising money for a school appeal and he belief. With the support of her family, friends paid for rugby kit for a school tour. and fiancé, James, Anna taught herself to walk again. John has three children living in London (Hamish), (Alex) and Spain (Katie). His partner of 30 years, Sarah, still lives in Spain with Katie. 24 ISSUE 06 OBITUARIES IN MEMORIAM

Prof Ian Nichol (N,’52) passed away on Andrew Leitch (T,’69) I first met 16 April 2018. After leaving School his Andrew Leitch more than fifty years ago. passion for geology attracted him to Durham We remained friends until he died on University where he was awarded a BSc and 24 November 2018. later a PhD in research of manganese minerals at Durham. He also received an At Barney, as in later life, Andrew made us all MA from Queen’s University in Kingston, laugh with his penchant for telling jokes. As Canada, and this association with Queen’s a young man his delivery was only enhanced was to become a lifelong connection with the by his stammer, which he employed to comic University and Canada. effect. The jokes were invariably clean and very funny. His delivery and timing were On graduation from Durham he was perfect. On the rugby pitch he was robust recruited by Imperial College, London, and surprisingly fast. Rev Michael Pearson (Y,’49) Michael where he began a distinguished career as a passed away in November 2017 after teacher of graduate students and researcher Andrew impressed me from the start as a suffering a heart attack. After his National into geochemical applications particularly very bright guy. In his legal career, his Service Michael trained to become a relevant to the African continent. intelligence and his thoroughness made him Chartered Accountant but later became a formidable lawyer, liked and esteemed by involved in IT. With these skills he became He was invited to return to Queen’s his clients. a management consultant, a job he enjoyed, University to implement a similar research but in 1985 he began to study for ordination and teaching programme which he had He started his own practice in Evesham. eventually becoming a priest. As a counsellor helped devise at Imperial College. The That this was a very successful business was he was involved in Relate, the Samaritans intention of the programme was a response a result of his hard work and assiduity. His and the New Door Christian counselling to educate young geologists about the advice was always founded on his having service. Very much a family man, Michael Canadian geological environment. His researched each problem in great depth. was father to four daughters and his expertise was further recognised by the UN Andrew was never content with guesswork. marriage to Jean was long and happy. who asked him to join a team of researchers It had to be right. with the Revolving Door Fund team regarding geological exploration in various Away from the very long hours at the office parts of Africa, the Middle East, India, he was devoted to his family, he played golf Yemen and Ethiopia. Ian retired as Emeritus (single figure handicap) and a mean game Professor at Queen’s University in 1999. of snooker, he loved watching rugby and he was involved in many areas of his local He and his wife Sheila made Canada their community in Winchcombe. Every year he home. They had three children, Alastair, would spend a two-week holiday on the Graham (a physician) and Joanna. He is also Isle of Wight; any jibes about lack of variety survived by three grandchildren Nathaniel, were ignored; he knew what he liked. Mallory and Laverne. Latterly he and his wife, Peta, enjoyed their weekly visits to the various beautiful As a friend and fellow Barney pupil I always churches in the local parish. enjoyed his Barney stories of and ‘Kip’ etc told in his gentle Andrew was deeply devoted to British Northumbrian brogue. He was always traditions and way of life. And he loved interested in keeping the Barney spirit alive good jazz, good food, good wine and good by organising OB dinners in Kingston, as beer. He was scrupulously courteous and well as hosting the School touring rugby very good company. In short: a true team in the late 1990s. In particular Scottish gentleman. Founders’ Day was clearly marked on Ian’s Andrew Maisey (T,’69). calendar to celebrate the good times we had at School and its place in our lives. Prof David Pickering (T,’60) BARNEY CONNECT TRINITY 2019 25

Alan Eugene Swinbank (Y,’46) died on 5 February 2018 aged 90, after a short illness.

He was the second generation to attend Barnard Castle School following in the footsteps of his father Albert Anthony Swinbank.

Alan made many lifelong friends at Barney, was Head of York House and Head Boy, and won full colours for both rugby and cricket as well as representing the School squash 1st V.

After leaving School Alan completed his National Service where he defused unexploded bombs earning an extra 6d a week. He then went up to Oxford where he studied Chemistry at Keble College. As an Industrial Chemist he worked firstly with British Glue and later with ICI. He worked for ICI for over 20 years working at the chemical plants in Wilton and Pontypool.

Mike Tarry (Y,’64) Mike had a great time time of his career with a small close knit Alan retired in 1979 and so enjoyed his near at School and was always very keen on sport, team, but he eventually relocated back to 40 years of retirement. He filled his time by particularly running, shooting and rugby, Heathrow and flew all over Europe and continuing to play sport, mainly tennis and where he was an extremely robust and occasionally the Atlantic. The retiring age for golf, and by undertaking volunteer roles for popular second row forward with the 1st XV. British Airways was 55, but he was kept busy the Old Barnardians’ Club, including being In the photograph Mike is alongside his by restoring his Austin 7, winning prizes and Chairman from 1980 to 1981. He was also cherished 1937 Austin 7 known to all as showing her at the National Motor Museum Treasurer of Low Harrogate Tennis Club for Gladys, illegally kept at school on a local Beaulieu, showing his Albatross ski boat at many years. Despite suffering a stroke in his farm, when he was York House captain. the Earl’s Court Boat Show, compering at his 60s Alan retained a positive outlook on life Mike stayed on becoming Head Boy for local boxing club, and being an active and continued to have an active social life. Autumn term 1964 prior to entry into the member of the Vulcan Bomber Association. Alan and his wife took numerous holidays in BEA/BOAC College of Air Training. He spent time visiting his family in New the Lake District and travelled throughout Zealand and Holland. His super active the UK to see friends and the family to whom Upon graduation Mike was based at retirement should be a lesson to us all and they were devoted. Heathrow BEA, flying the four-engine turbo despite his distressingly early death he propeller Vanguard and eventually getting managed to accomplish so much more than He was predeceased by his wife of 62 years, his first command with the two-engine others. His funeral was in Wiltshire and his Kathy, just five weeks earlier. He is survived ‘Budgie’ 748 around the Orkney and ashes are spread on Ullswater. Quite a life. by his two sons. Shetland Isles, where he experienced some very hair raising episodes with the weather With love from his family and brother Harry Smith (Du,’59) David Wilberforce and oil rig workers. This was a very happy Philip (Y,’63). (Du,’59), good friend of Harry, rang to inform the Club that Harry died in March after a battle with cancer. He was a rugby and squash player at School. After School he went to Leeds University and eventually became Head of English and a Housemaster at Silcoates School in Wakefield. Harry’s funeral was held at Silcoates School where he was given a good send off. After his death Harry’s nephew called in to School to donate a Pittuck painting that had belonged to Harry. 26 ISSUE 06 OBITUARIES IN MEMORIAM

and set the marvellous tone and atmosphere that remains there today.

Jane became a vital member of the staffroom. Her fashion advice was legendary. One Headmaster was severely chastised for wearing a particular brown suit. He never wore it again! All items of clothing lost one point if they were not purchased at Marks and Spencer’s, her favourite shop. Her sense of humour was both very funny and quite sharp. She used humour to make her point in such a way that no one would ever take offence. She was a huge music lover, especially one musical in particular, The Sound of Music. There was no greater fan of this show than Jane; she would break out into ‘The Hills Are Alive’ at the slightest Miss Maureen Willatt taught in Prep Ms Jane Tulip invitation and seemed to be able to introduce School for 29 years from 1965 to 1994. For Jane Tulip, who passed away on 10 July the play into whatever conversation was the first 12 years there were only two teachers 2018, joined the Prep School staff in 1996. occurring at the time. in Prep School and they were pretty much left She took on the enormous task of setting up to their own devices, so she and John Hay a new Pre-Prep Department and becoming Jane left Barnard Castle School in 2010 pretty much did their own thing. Maureen its first and at that stage its only teacher, due to illness which she battled with great was a highly regarded member of staff. having mixed years groups under her courage. She was sustained throughout this control. The school could not have found time by her strong Christian faith. Her On her death earlier this year many OBs from anyone better for this role as her detailed funeral in was attended by that time sent messages of condolence to planning, hard work and great care for the almost a complete compliment of the staff her family and this quote from Phil Mews pupils’ ensured success. She quickly gained who worked with her in the Prep School. (Du,’88) seems to sum up the thoughts of the trust of the children, the confidence of Many memories of her were shared and the all those who sent messages. Miss Willatt’s their parents and the respect and friendship entire congregation left the church singing family were very grateful for the messages of her fellow staff members. The department songs from The Sound of Music. and that a number of former staff and some grew rapidly and other teachers joined her in Ted Haslam, former Prep School OBs attended her funeral, including Phil this venture. However, it must not be Headmaster Mews and Jules Odulate (Y,’73). forgotten that it was Jane who started it all

‘Such sad news. Miss Willatt stood out amongst those at the Prep School for her Robert Bloom (Du,’44) Tony (AP) Gordon (N,’73) kindness, compassion and energy. She had a creative flair not just musically but her art Reg Booth (N, ’62) Ian Johnson (Y,’60) 2019 skills could rival any Blue Peter presenter. She treated us all as individuals and brought Baynham Broadhead (Du,’57) PJ Kent (N,’82) out the best in us, even when we didn’t think we had it in us. I’m so very sorry that I never Rev Eric Craig (Du,’58) John Wilkinson (Du,’47) 2018 got the chance as an adult to tell her how grateful I am to her for her kindness that Peter Ellis (Y,’51) she showed me when I first arrived as a frightened grieving eight year old boy. Miss Angus Foreman (N,’52) Mrs Foreman Willatt was proof that great teachers make wrote to let us know that her husband had all the difference to the young people of the died, aged 82 years, from leukaemia, at future. A life well lived I would say. Thank home surrounded by his family. you Miss x.’ BARNEY CONNECT TRINITY 2019 27 DATES FOR THE DIARY

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Women’s Hockey Remembrance Sunday Annual Dinner Sunday 8 September 11:00am Sunday 10 November in the School Saturday 28 March at School. Chapel at 10:45am, followed by a Further details to follow. Golf Day Ceremony of Remembrance at the Bowes Barnard Castle Golf Club Museum Cenotaph. Sunday 8 September noon June

New York Dinner December Saturday 28 September with the Headmaster. Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols Venue in NYC tbc. Please register your Wednesday 11 December 7:30pm, Thursday interest with Dot. 12 December 7:30pm and Friday 13 December 5:30pm. City Drinks Monday 30 September An annual highlight: the stunning, candlelit (with the Headmaster) choral service.

Wednesday 27 November Summer Gathering (incorporating and Wednesday 29 January February 2020 1990s decade reunion) All 6:00pm onwards Friday 26 June to Sunday 28 June. Twenty20 cricket vs School at 6:00pm on Golden Fleece, 9 Queen St, Friday. On Saturday morning the 1990s London, EC4N 1SP leavers will meet at School. Then on Saturday afternoon there will be shooting, netball and football vs School for the October Challenge Shield, and touch rugby for the Alan Lumley Cup. Further details nearer Open Day the day. Please see back page.

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