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K The Old Pocklingtonian Note from From the Headmaster’s Desk Fiona and I have enjoyed all the OP events that we have the Editors attended: , Newcastle, Malton, , Oxford, Cambridge and the Summer Reunion here at school. We have particularly benefited from the opportunity to listen to the reflections of Pocklingtonians from across the years.

As we move forward to our 500th anniversary celebrations in 2014, I was recently contacted by a lady from Canada in response to our first 500 newsletter. She wrote that her husband, Jack Rowbotham (1944-51), who had died a few years ago in Ottawa always had fond memories of his school days at Pocklington and wrote about them for his sons and grandsons. The final part of his memoirs reflects both the challenging experiences that our former pupils have encountered whilst highlighting There have been a number of changes in the OP Dear Old Pocklingtonians, those from which they benefited: Office the last 12 months starting with David’s semi-retirement in May last year and my appointment It has long been thought that the original statutes “Not so funny was the Headmaster at morning as the new OP Liaison Officer. I am pleased to say for the school had disappeared. The two Victorian assembly reading out the names of former pupils that after a short break David is now back in the OP historians of the school, Leadman and Leach, killed in the war. Towards the end there were a few Office for 2-3 days a month and has been instrumental both categorically said so. However, a copy of this I had known. The reading of the names was always in putting together this magazine. We hope there are invaluable early record of the school did in fact exist, followed by that moving verse from Laurence Binyon many features and news items of interest to you and in Cambridge, in the archives of St John’s College. which commences ‘They shall not grow old as we that that you enjoy reading it. I have written previously that to have the opportunity are left grow old …’.

Do please keep sending in your news and photos to be the Headmaster of Pocklington is a privilege and In the spring of 1945 it was obvious that the war for the next issue of the Old Pocklingtonian and of the following extracts from the statutes are clear in in Europe was winding down. Having been without course let us know if your contact details change so their instructions to the Headmasters of this school: bonfires for six years, we started gathering materials we can up-date our records. The contact details for for the biggest and best bonfire ever. VE Day finally the OP Office are as follows: “Since you are chosen to be master, instructor, and director of this school to teach the children of the arrived on 9 May 1945. Church bells which had been silent for the whole war period rang out again and OP Office same, not only good literature, grammar and other we were able to put the torch to our bonfire of virtuous doctrine but also good manners and good celebration. West Green conditions... and thus God give you grace long to

Pocklington continue and many scholars to bring forth in virtue Education continued through war and peace alike. I and good learning.” usually managed to stay close to the top of the class YO42 2NJ through hard work rather than native intelligence. Tel: 01759 321307 I can assure you that I accept this very clear At the age of 16 I sat my school certificate, taking 9 E-mail: [email protected] instruction! subjects and achieving 8 credits and a pass. The pass was in Physics. They would never have been messing You can also keep in touch with us via the OP web Over the last 12 months, the energy and enthusiasm about on the moon if they had relied on me. I then site: www.oldpocklingtonians.co.uk and on Facebook of the pupils here has been outstanding; both with went on to take my advanced levels in French, History www.facebook.com (join group ‘Old Pocklingtonian their success in the classroom last summer (77% of and English two years later, but succeeded only in Association’). grades at A level were A or B, the best achieved at the School), combined with the breadth of opportunity French.

Best wishes through sport, where the current 1st XI girls’ hockey have had an unbeaten season, whilst the rugby 1st Part of the trouble was that I paid too much attention XV have secured notable victories, playing expansive to extra-curricular activities. I had been appointed a rugby. The House competitions for music and drama school prefect and this took a lot of time and effort. have also highlighted the creativity of the students, A lot of time was spent on sports where my major whilst the CCF’s further success at the Welbeck achievements were in the rugby 1st XV and becoming Competition clearly shows their leadership skills. the school champion at fives. Then of course there was the school Army Cadet Force where I reached We are continuing to support our students through the dizzy height of sergeant in charge of the signals platoon. Rachel Dare the development of facilities on the campus. The

OP Liaison Officer Annand VC Centre for the CCF was recently officially opened, whilst last term the floodlights to the astro Anyway, so much for Pocklington. It gave me much of pitches were switched on as a result of generous value and I can truly say that I enjoyed my time there contributions from OPs. We have recently completed very much indeed.” new changing rooms and have started work on a new Cover Story Sixth Form Centre. These facilities are important, but Fiona and I can also say that we are enjoying our time We are grateful to OP Richard Stephenson they only come alive through the commitment and here and hope that we will continue to meet many (1984-94) for allowing us to use his photograph of energy of teaching and support staff at the school in more Old Pocklingtonians over the coming months the OP v Pocklington Town Boxing Day rugby match their daily engagement with pupils. and years ahead. on the front cover. Richard works as a web designer for a digital marketing agency in Leeds.

 From the Headmaster’s Desk The Presidents’ View manifest itself in welfare issues and other ways. It is incumbent upon us all to grow and nurture our Meet the OPA association and our members.

Your committee would also like to see an increase in Committee sporting events alongside the high profile stalwarts of , hockey and rugby. What about netball and an The Old Pocklingtonian is pleased to announce annual OP versus School golf day? We have at least details of the new OP committee members as three great golf courses near to the school, all with follows: close parental and student ties, to choose from!

We do not want to change the balance or upset OP Elected traditions – quite the opposite. Coming up to 500 President: Tom Nash (1977) years is an impressive achievement for the school and Vice-President: Andrew Wilson (1999) the exciting finds relating to our medieval seal and Treasurer: Mark Longley (1979) charter, the growth of the school archive under Chris Solomon and the research put out by Tony Spreckley Jessica Farmer (2000) and others, show what a rich history we have. Beth Goodliff (née Binks, 2000) Henry Mitchell (2002) Every year we build the OP Association with Sandy Mitchell (2000) vibrant new leavers and they are better than ever at networking. Our job will be to keep up with them. I David Moore (1982) Dear Old Pocklingtonians, look forward to the challenge and your participation Duncan Goodyear (1985) as we move to be inclusive of ALL OPs.

I am pleased to have the honour of being elected your President of the OP Association and a three line A full list of your new committee is set out opposite. School Appointed whip is going out to all my OP friends, cousins, nieces Please feel free to approach us with ideas and Mark Ronan (Headmaster) assistance. and son, to get involved! Rachel Dare (OP Liaison Officer, OPA Secretary)

Phil Donaldson (Teaching staff) I look forward to working closely with a strong new Tom Nash (1967-77) committee including Andrew Wilson (89-99) as my Sheena McNamee (Teaching staff) Vice President, and to taking up the mantle from Mark East, Chris de Jong, Joan Gough and their committee members, who all did such a good job. Dear Old Pocklingtonians, Ex Officio Mark East (1976, immediate Past President) We have already seen the benefit of rising attendances With the new Executive Committee in place I now from their hard work and the contributions of Rachel write to you as ‘Immediate Past President (ex-officio)’ and David in getting the message out and helping to as I hand over to the new President, Tom Nash, and The committee welcomes support from OPs who organise recent events. Your new committee is really his team. I have thoroughly enjoyed the job and hope are willing to lend a hand with social events, sporting keen to expand on this work and to grow the regional in some small way that I and the other members of activites, b2b opportunites and other projects. OPs “dos” – anyone out there in Birmingham, Bristol, the out-going executive team have made a positive who would like to get involved with the OP Association Edinburgh etc who wishes to arrange one please call contribution to the OP community. As with all jobs to support the work of the committee or who are us. What about overseas? I am sure there are groups which carry a responsibility you are only as good as interested in finding out more are encouraged to get of OPs in Hong Kong, New York and around the your team. I have been very lucky in this regard and in touch with Rachel Dare in the OP office. globe who might like to meet up – I know that my would like to take this opportunity to thank them all man in Africa – Roger Godsmark (69-74), is keen to on your behalf. Chris de Jong as my Vice President meet fellow OPs! and Joan Gough as Secretary have shown both a dedication to the cause, as well as a total commitment We would like to see our work expand to include to me, which went beyond what was required. I more careers support and business networking links would also like to thank everyone else involved with - both for graduates and OPs of all ages and career the OPA for their unstinting help and support during stages. Despite this difficult economic climate, I do my time in office; I am extremely grateful. not believe that we should have ANY unemployed OPs. How many school leavers, further and higher Pocklington is a proud school; it has shaped the lives education graduates, or people coming off training of many of us and, no doubt, will continue to do so and vocational courses this summer might there be for many years to come. I have been honoured to out there with no job to go to, through no fault of hold the position of President of the OPA and I wish Dates for their own? my successor and the Committee all the very best in taking the Association forward as we approach the If they are keen to work, no doubt they would be school’s 500th birthday in 2014. your diary pleased of a placement and work experience with an OP’s company - if we can only facilitate the I look forward to continuing to meet you all at OP connection. I am doing this myself and it is mutually events for many years to come. - Page 14 beneficial for my business and my OP graduate. Let us hope that such initiatives can lead to full time roles. Kind regards

The financial generosity of OPs has been quite Mark East (1972-76) staggering over the years and support can also

 The Old Pocklingtonian Welcome to the Old Pocklingtonian Association

First Class Honours Congratulations to the following OPs who have recently gained a 1st class honours: Martha Hammond (1994-2001) Liverpool University - Veterinary Studies Lydia Kemp (1995-2002) University of the West of Business Studies and Tourism with Spanish Ailsa McDermid (1993-2004) Oxford University - Classics Tim Nettleton (1998-2003) Hull University - Business w. Financial Management Andrew Pimm (1996-2002) Nottingham University - Mechanical Engineering Victoria Prest (1993-2002) Edinburgh & Auckland Universities - Tom Room (1992-2003) English Bath University - Natural Sciences Fran Stubbins (1995-2006) Cambridge University - Natural Sciences

The OPA is pleased to welcome the 2008 school leavers to its membership. Below is a list of the 2008 leavers and their destinations.

Robert Addison Aston Daisy Dixon Gap year Matthew Jones Cambridge, Girton College Construction Management Olivia Donnan Newcastle Archaeology and Anthropology Rebekah Arandle Gap year History and Archaeology Samuel Knight Loughborough Sports Science (2009) Callum Doyle Leeds Automotive Engineering Eve Ashforth International History & Politics Charles Lambert Photography Foundation Degree Charlotte Dunn Leicester Business with Economics Jessica Atkinson Durham Management Studies Amy Laverack Nottingham Trent Chemistry Harriet Edwards Kings, London Marketing, Design Nicola Bax Edinburgh Medicine and Communication Religious Studies Ishtar Natalie Elmes Bath Spa Hiu Yeung Arnold Lee Cambridge, St John’s College Georgina Bedford Royal Veterinary College Psychology Mathematics Veterinary Medicine Sophie Featherby Warwick Sophie Lewis Gap year Amy Berry Liverpool Biomedical Chemistry Sophia Lin Brunel Dental Surgery Luke Fenton Hull International Business Olivia Birtwistle Durham Accounting Jessica Marshall UCL Anthropology Charlotte Flint Newcastle French Rosemary Bristow Warwick University Psychology Lucy Georgina May Exeter English and Theatre Studies Lucy Glover Gap year Conservation Biology and Ecology Charles Brumfield Newcastle Matthew Gray Loughborough Polly McLean Administrative Assistant Economics Industrial Design and Technology Police Guy Brumfield Durham Samuel Hamer Bangor Claire R. Megginson Edinburgh Earth Sciences Sport Science Social Work Henry Burn Durham Charlotte Harris Gap year Helen M. Cooper Stirling Natural Sciences Olivia Hart Hull College Psychology Sarah Burton Nottingham Dip. Foundation Studies, James Minns Durham Classics Art and Design Geoscience Chun Yu Terry Chan Nottingham Catherine Hebden Teeside Jenny Owen Sheffield Hallam Finance, Accounting Applied Exercise Science Sport Business Management and Management Oliver Hetherton Gap year Rosalind Paulson Oxford, Queen’s Wing Yan Janice Chan Portsmouth Alice Holmes Manchester Philosophy, Politics and Economics Graphic Design Design Management Lara Pearce Nottingham Yu Hin Billy Chan Bath for Fashion Retailing Law Pharmacy Laura Horne York St John William Peeke-Vout Leeds Magda Ciepluch Lincoln Sport & Exercise Science Management Animal Management & Welfare Jonathan Iyer SOAS Wesley Petersen Lincoln Thomas Clark Oxford, New College History and Arabic Human Resource Management Molecular and Cellular Biochemistry Christopher James Newcastle Rebecca Pocklington Lancaster Harry Coates Manchester Metropolitan Mathematics Media and Cultural Studies Business Timothy Johnston Aston Hannah Readman Newcastle Adam Dale Gap year Construction Project Management Town Planning Economics (2009) Amy Jones Birmingham Hannah Dawes Gap year Law with French

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First Class Honours Congratulations to the following OPs who have recently gained a 1st class honours: Martha Hammond (1994-2001) Liverpool University - Veterinary Studies Lydia Kemp (1995-2002) University of the West of England Business Studies and Tourism with Spanish Ailsa McDermid (1993-2004) Oxford University - Classics Tim Nettleton (1998-2003) Hull University - Business w. Financial Management Andrew Pimm (1996-2002) Nottingham University - Mechanical Engineering Victoria Prest (1993-2002) Edinburgh & Auckland Universities - Tom Room (1992-2003) English Bath University - Natural Sciences Fran Stubbins (1995-2006) Cambridge University - Natural Sciences

Charlie Tagg (1998-05) talks to pupils about becoming an RAF pilot OPs help Pupils with Professional Networking Group Career Choices for OPs now on Linkedin

A number of OPs have been back to school recently Many of you may already be aware of Linkedin (www. to help out at careers events. Subjects covered linkedin.com), the online professional networking site so far have included Archaeology, Construction, that is free to join and allows you to create a profile Architecture, Engineering, Surveying, Literature, of your professional experience and then build a Samantha Richardson Leeds Journalism, Translation, Language as part of Business, network of trusted contacts for career and business Graphic Design and Media, TV, Film, Animation, Music, Broadcasting, networking purposes. Rachel Dare has now created Communication Hannah Robson Gap year Theatre and Production, Medicine, Veterinary Science, a group called Pocklington School Alumni and would Leanne Robson Leeds College of Art & Design Law, Marketing, Human Resources, Finance and like to invite OPs to join. If you would like to become Dip. Foundation Studies, Accounting, the Armed Forces, and Social Services to a member of the Pocklington School Alumni group, Art and Design name but a few! simply log in to the Linkedin web site, select ‘search Eleanor Smith Birmingham Mathematical Economics groups’ and type Pocklington School Alumni into the and Statistics The careers evenings are informal and take the search box. All requests to join the group are then Nicola Stageman Durham form of a careers fair during which pupils can talk sent to Rachel at the OP Office for authorisation. Natural Sciences individually to the speakers and ask questions on a You can also add this group to your profile and share Laura Staniford Aston Business and Management one-to-one basis. Judi Fell who has been organising the group with other OPs you may be in contact Laura Stowell Cardiff the careers events said “We’ve had a great response with on Linkedin to help spread the word about the Business Management to our careers fairs from OPs and their input and group. If you are new to Linkedin you can find out Christina Stubbins Royal Veterinary College experience has been invaluable”. OPs have also more about it at http://press.linkedin.com/about Veterinary Medicine Christopher Sullivan Hull College enjoyed coming back to school and interacting with Happy networking! Dip. Foundation Studies, current pupils. The next round of careers events start Art and Design in the autumn term. If you can help, please get in Elizabeth Sykes Leeds Metropolitan touch with Rachel Dare in the OP Office. Social Sciences Benjamin Tennant Newcastle Surveying and Mapping Science Suzanne Veitch Leeds Metropolitan Sociology Adam Wagstaff Northumbria Building Surveying Louis Walker Gap year Fawn Susan Walters Kent English Literature Samuel Ward Modern Apprenticeship Nestle Michael West Northumbria Building Surveying Matthew Whatt Manchester Metropolitan Marketing Management Sarah Wilkinson Sheffield Hallam Criminology and Sociology Thomas Williams Newcastle Agriculture Andrew Pennock (1988-95) talks about a career with the police.

 The Old Pocklingtonian Development Changing Rooms Take Shape

Work has just been completed on a new changing room facility for Pocklington School. The £1m project is the next phase of the school’s current development plan to modernise, extend and up-grade its facilities.

The new changing rooms take the form of an extension to the back of School House with the main access to the facility from St Nicholas’ Quad. Pupils are very much looking forward to the modern new facilities which are due to become fully operational from the start of the Michaelmas term. Headmaster Mark Ronan commented “Extra-curricular activities New Floodlights welcome and invaluable addition to the school’s are very much a part of a broad education and good facilities. Peter-Nicholson-Smith who boarded at facilities are essential.” Illuminate Astroturf Pocklington in the 1950’s switched on the floodlights on behalf of the Old Pocklingtonian donors. Guests In November 2008 a ceremony was attended by stayed on to watch an exhibition match between the OPs and school representatives to switch on the school’s 1st XI girl’s team and an invitation side which school’s new floodlights for the Astroturf facility. was captained by former Olympic bronze medallist The floodlights have been made possible through Norman Hughes. generous donations from former pupils and are a

State of the Art Sixth Form Centre at Pocklington School

Work has started on the new Sixth Form Centre which is scheduled to be ready for September 2009. Designed by the Mitchell Design Consultancy Ltd in consultation with staff and students, the centre will be located in the main school building and will be light, airy and modern, as is the very popular new library which was also the work of Simon Mitchell. Facilities will include: • Study/seminar rooms equipped with individual workstations and wi-fi access for personal laptops • Direct access to the mezzanine 6th form area in the existing library • Offices for the Head of Sixth Form and her staff ensuring that help with studies is always on hand • A second floor locker and seating area • An administration area with individual student pigeonholes

Dr Sheena MacNamee, Head of Sixth Form, commented “It’s a really exciting development that will help transform the whole 6th form experience at Pocklington”.

 L-R Paul Peka, Brigadier David Maddan, Sir David Chapman, Wing Commander Mike Evans and Headmaster Mark Ronan Annand VC Cadet Cadet Force (CCF). Wing Commander Mike Evans The centre will be used by Pocklington School (School Staff) presided. Another guest was Sir David CCF and the Pocklington Town detachment of the Centre Opening Chapman, nephew of Richard Annand. and South Army Cadet Force. The School CCF is very active and has distinguished Brigadier David Maddan, Commander of 15 (North The purpose built centre has been jointly funded itself by winning the annual Welbeck Trophy four times East) Brigade visited the School in February 2009 by the School and the Reserve Forces and Cadets in the last five years. The senior cadet, Cadet Sergeant to officially open the Annand VC Cadet Centre. The Association for Yorkshire and the . The centre Major Sam Hill, an Upper Sixth form boarder intends opening ceremony was followed by a dinner hosted is named after Richard Annand VC, a boarder at to pursue an army career on leaving school and holds by Governors and the Headmaster for guests from Pocklington School from 1925 to 1932 and the first an Army Sixth Form Scholarship for eventual entry to 15(NE) Brigade, the Reserve Forces and Cadets man in the Army to be awarded the in RMA Sandhurst. Association for Yorkshire and Humberside (RFCA), the Second World War for his courage and bravery the Yorkshire Regiment, Air Cadets and the MOD, under fire whilst serving as a with Pocklington Town Army Cadet Force (ACF) and the near the River Dyle, south- Pocklington School, including the school Combined east of Brussels in May 1940.

School Pays Tribute to 600 Years Pocklington 500 of Staff Service Although in the early stages, planning for the School’s 500th birthday in 2014 is already underway. We hope After the dedication of ‘Fentons’ an inaugural you are all receiving copies of the Pocklington 500 presentation of Long Service Awards to members of newsletter which is published twice a year in March staff, both teaching and support, who have dedicated and October. It is sent to all OPs and is designed to more than 25 years of their working lives to the pupils keep you informed of developments in the build of Lyndhurst and Pocklington was held. Pictured up to 2014. If you are not receiving the newsletter, below, staff receiving awards included: or your address has changed, please get in touch Robin Fenton (left) with Richard Haynes, ex-Chairman of Governors with Rachel Dare in the Pocklington 500 Office: Over 40 years: Keith Robinson, Chris Solomon (01759 321307, [email protected]). ‘Fentons’ Ceremony Over 35 years: Rob Peel Over 30 years: Rob Smith, Hazel Richardson, Angie The newsletter is also available to download from In September 2008, OP Robin Fenton OBE (1938- Brookshaw, Debbie Stringer, Margaret Jennison, Gwen the Pocklington 500 area of the school website: 1943) returned to school as an honoured guest Walton, Jenny Bean www.pocklingtonschool.com to plant a tree and participate in a ceremony to Over 25 years: Martin Butcher, Ray Denton, Andrew name the area in front of the Theatre D’Arcy, Elizabeth Shaw, Val Loft, Janet Palfreyman, Pete ‘Fentons’ in celebration of his long and dedicated Edwards, Margaret Clark, Peter Horne, Steve Nesom, service to the school. Mike Newhouse and Clive Hodgson.

Robin was a boarder at the school from 1938-43 and lived much of his life in the East Riding where Keep in touch! he pursued a career in his family’s shipping business. He became a Governor of the School in 1978, two Join the ‘Old Pocklingtonian years before Guy Willatt retired as Headmaster, becoming Chairman in November 1982, a position Association’ group on Facebook. he held for 17 years until 1999 when he became an www.facebook.com Honorary Life Patron. His five children - four sons and a daughter all attended the School. Sadly Robin died peacefully at home in May this year after a long battle with liver cancer.

 The Old Pocklingtonian Archives

From the Archives The Governors appointed him, and Hutton did not OPs who were holders of School athletics records let them down, bringing forty or so boarders with who can remember their times or distances? We are Rev. Herbert London was Master from 1884-89. him. It was the start of a very colourful, characterful most anxious to fill in as many gaps as possible - do His tenure was short, and judged by the fact that Mastership, largely successful until a serious decline in please get in touch if you believe you are a record school numbers were down to 10 at its end, it was his final few years. holder. unsuccessful. In some respects however, there were significant developments, notably in his own teaching of That Hutton’s letter of application and references Thank you for your help. Chemistry, a “modern” subject not generally included along with the others, period pieces all, are now in in the curriculum of schools at this time. He might the school archives we owe to Robert Cundall whose Chris Solomon have been responsible for an even more progressive grandfather had served as a Governor and Clerk to innovation. The Minutes of a Governors’ meeting in the Governors. We are immensely grateful to him 1889 record that: “Mr London in his report stated for offering them. Grateful thanks too, to others who that a desire had been expressed that the Governors have provided memorabilia recently. Most recently, From the Magazine Archives should take steps for the formation of a High School Keith Appelbee sent his first letter home as a boarder, for girls in the town, and he suggested that subject to a good comparison piece to a similar letter provided On our delve back into the past we look at what was the approval of the Governors, the classes should be by the late Michael Mennim. Fascinating as they are in the magazine 75, 50 and 25 years ago. thrown open to the girls of the town concurrently now, just how much more so to those who will read them in one, two hundred years time... with the boys.” In 1933... The School play, ‘Rory aforesaid’, a Scottish farce, was Had this suggestion been implemented, Pocklington I have three particular pleas. Firstly, I would very well received, especially perhaps, as the Headmaster, would have been progressive indeed. As it was however, much welcome memories from any OPs who were Percy Sands took the leading role! This maybe “Mr London was informed that the Governors could members of the school Air Training Corps, Flight something our present Head would like to consider! not consider the scheme at present.” 624, formed during the Second World War. Is it true, for instance, that you gained flying experience in There was an outbreak of scarlet fever, fortunately not too widespread. Four boys, Giovetti, Lupton, Precisely a hundred years were to pass before girls Halifax’s? Petrie and Wray played rugby for Yorkshire Schools. were admitted throughout the school as a whole, in In OP news T.F. Smailes, playing for Yorkshire, took 4- September 1989. Girls were admitted into the Sixth Secondly, the school is already turning its thoughts to 38 against the West Indies touring team. Canon J.C.H. Form some years earlier and a description from any ways and means of celebrating its 500th anniversary, How was appointed Chaplain to the King and the Rev. of those early pioneers of what it was like to be one but there are many of you who will have memories Duncan Jones, Dean of Chichester, went to Germany of few girls in a male dominated environment would of the events of 1964. Sefton Cottom, Director of to interview Adolf Hitler. be a most welcome addition to the archives... Music at the time, has donated a recording of his music for the Pageant to add to the existing script Herbert London having resigned, the Governors written by the late Mike Stevenson who taught In 1958... advertised for a replacement. Nearly thirty applications English, not to mention cricket, at the school from P.R. Shaw became School Boxing champion. Canon were received, accompanied by references all of 1955-67. It would be good to have some memories Duckworth was appointed Chaplain. Teacher Michael which, bar one, were in elaborately printed booklets, from 1964, in particular from those who took part in Stevenson produced ‘Macbeth’, with Form Vb as the mostly many pages long. The exception was submitted the Pageant. Any informal, official or unofficial photos cast. This production is referred to elsewhere in the in handwritten form and came from the man who would be most welcome. Please do not send copies magazine by Andrew Burbidge. In OP news, David Bell got what was clearly regarded as a highly desirable of the commemorative booklet, however, of which played fullback for the North against the Australians. job. Rev. Charles F. Hutton, then Headmaster of we already have plenty. Daventry School. Appointed there in 1882, he informs In 1983... Pocklington’s Governors that: “The school has risen Thirdly, I have been told that, in athletics, new school records used to be recorded in a book kept in the Messrs. Garry Binks, Mike Evans and Doug Wagstaff from six day boys to over one hundred boarders and all joined the teaching Staff. Lord Wilberforce came to day scholars. About sixty of these are boarders” Head Boy’s study in School House. Its existence has not been known about for many years. Did somebody open the new Dining Hall and in athletics the School had eight winners in the Humberside championships. Crucially, one surmises, he then goes on to say: perhaps take it home and forget ever to return it? Is “If you did me the honour of selecting me I would do it in that box in the loft...? If not the book itself, any my best to bring as many boarders as possible with information about it or about rituals associated with it me to Pocklington.” would be most gratefully received. Also, are there any

 OP Social Events The OP social calendar has been in full swing this year by their English master Mike Stevenson. Andrew This was made possible because of the amazing efforts with events taking place in Malton, Leeds, London, Burbidge (1952-1958) writes: In 1958, 50 years ago, and dedication of our English master, Mike Stevenson Cambridge, Newcastle and of course the Summer Form Vb made a name for themselves by achieving a who toiled, cursed and threatened until we, as a class, Reunion at School. Below are some of the highlights. 100% pass rate at ‘O’ level in English Literature. The ‘A’ had mastered ‘Macbeth’ to a sufficiently high standard streamers of the day may have said ‘so what’ but to us to produce it on stage in front of the school and our Of particular note was the Malton dinner which was who were, it seemed at the time, to be tolerated only parents at the end of the summer term of ’58. We a sell-out this time and served as the focal point for as ‘also rans’, it chuffed us no end. had proved that we were just ‘late developers’! a reunion of former pupils celebrating 50 years since they performed ‘Macbeth’ together at school inspired

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For no obvious reason the members of Vb failed to keep in touch after leaving the school – it may simply have been the relatively few telephones around at the time and the absence of sophisticated communication we all now take for granted.

Nevertheless, 40 odd years were to pass before something quite strange happened when two families were, unknowingly, sharing a B & B in Ross-on-Wye. At breakfast the conversation included things like ‘Oh you’re a Yorkshireman are you? I was at school in Yorkshire but I doubt you would know it – a small northern Public School’ followed by recognition, a finger stab in the chest and the cry - ‘Macbeth! John Lindley (1955-1960) who played Lady Macbeth had quite by chance run into ‘her’ Macbeth, Andrew Burbidge. This extraordinary meeting rekindled a friendship that, with considerable input and persuasion by Tony Spreckley (1957-1964), resulted in the incorporation of a Vb of ’58 reunion with the OP Dinner in Malton last October.

A flurry of activity occurred during the early part of 2008 to try to find who was still around with considerable sleuthing by Rachel Dare in the OP Office at school. Eventually we ended up with 16 Vb– ers and partners dining at the Crown & Cushion in Welburn on the evening of 3 October. These included John and Norma Lindley, Andrew and Val Burbidge, Form Vb with Mike Stevenson Peter and Netta Smith, Bob Loveridge, Brian and Susan Foster, Chris and Sue Platt, Tony and Jeanette Hoole, Bryan and Pat Thompson, Alec Moir, Peter Nettleton and his son, Johnny and Patrick and Andrea Porter. It was a wonderful evening with huge dollops of reminiscing because with few exceptions most of us had not seen any of our peers from July ’58 to October 2008! A lot happens in 50 years!

The following day was also an Open Day and Rachel conducted an informal tour of the school for us all. The tour was a great success for several reasons. We all know that Pocklington has always been a great school (although most of us may not have thought so at the time) but the dynamic atmosphere that seemed palpable was only matched by the amazing building development that has been undertaken in the intervening years – a far cry from the strict discipline, corporal punishment and austere atmosphere that we all remembered. It made us proud to be Old Pocklingtonians (no intentional emphasis on the ‘old’ is meant!).

After the excellent tour and sherry with the Head in the superb Tom Stoppard Theatre we all repaired to the ‘Feathers’ for a sandwich lunch supported by appropriate refreshments. This marked a fitting end to a very memorable couple of days which reunited a great crowd who have every intention of maintaining a periodic repetition.

Nick Bradshaw (63-70) is planning a 40th anniversary reunion in 2010 for OPs who left school in 1970. If you left in that year and you would be interested to find out more about the event, please get in touch with the OP office. Similarly if you are thinking about organising a reunion of your contemporaries

and you would like some assistance, give Rachel a call in the OP office, Tel: 01759 321307 or e-mail: [email protected] Andrew Burbidge (left) and John Lindley  OP Sport OP Cricket v School XI 2009 The generally poor summer weather not withstanding, Houltham 92 and Moorhouse 40. Marden replied the 53rd tour of Kent and Sussex was successful defiantly but the screw was tightened and they were Weather set fair, OPs strong, good pitch – everything with four matches out of five being won. A major dismissed in the penultimate over for 162. Balderson was in place for a terrific day of cricket at the OP disappointment was the very early abandonment recorded 3-41. Summer Reunion in June. The game did not disappoint of the game against Hastings on the County ground in any way. On winning the toss the OPs opted to bat without a ball being bowled. The tour opened against After Thursday’s washout in Hastings, Pixies travelled first and proceeded to make good use of what was Holmesdale on a damp pitch and, unsurprisingly, to Ashford for the final fixture. In reaching 229-8 a quick and bouncy pitch. Contributions all down the Pixies were invited to bat. Rob Milner, in his sole Skipper Matthew Atkinson made 90, Joey Moor 27 order, notably Charles Rook (65), Andy Inns (39) and appearance had the misfortune to be dismissed first and Iyer 33. Ashford started briskly but after ‘Chip’ Henry Mitchell (36), allowed the OPs a respectable ball and fellow opener Adam Iyer followed in the next Wood had removed their top scorer, they struggled total of 201; they lost their final in the final over. Experienced campaigner Andrew Inns – poised to maintain the run rate and the innings petered out over of the innings. to become Pixies’ leading run scorer – Jack Bolam on 190-5. and maiden tourist Roger Moorhouse then steadied Facing a formidable total the school lost early the ship to send the score approaching In view of the weather conditions throughout the leaving them a daunting 34 for 4 at tea. Spirited mark. A quickfire 33 from skipper Andrew Billington week, Pixies can consider themselves very fortunate performances from Captain Joe Green, AJ Clarke ended the innings with a flourish, bringing the score to have completed five matches, none of which (34) and Pete Massie (25) enabled the team to have a to 142. The hosts started solidly, putting on 80 for the would have been possible without the efforts of platform for the effervescent Josh Miller to cut, carve first wicket and the signs looked ominous. But first honorary secretary and manager Malcolm Milne. He and drive 36 runs out in the closing overs. It looked time tourers Guy Brumfield and Chris Suddaby struck also doubled as mini bus driver, occasional scorer and increasingly like they would pull off a memorable win propitiously, finishing with 4-50 and 4-30 respectively umpire. but OP Guy Brumfield had other ideas producing a to keep Pixies in the hunt. But it was just too late and well disguised ‘slower’ ball to have Toby Brown caught Holmesdale edged home on 143-8. Grateful thanks to him for all his hard work. ‘Cilla’ at short extra cover leaving Josh and Dan Atkinson combined umpiring with chatting to ‘Razor’ Ruddock 26 runs short. A fine effort by both sides in a highly On Monday Eastbourne made 172-8, Chris Suddaby (ex West Ham and Liverpool) at the tourists HQ entertaining afternoon of cricket. again the most successful bowler, returning 3-20 in ‘The Welcome Stranger’ and Malcolm Woodruff also his allotted eight overs. Miles Picknett and Sean umpired. The OP 2nd XI also had a match against the school Houltham started circumspectly, reaching 46 for the 2nd XI. The was excellent but the bowling left first wicket. The pair departed in quick succession, Finally, a presentation was made to the oldest Pixie, something to be desired in what was an enjoyable leaving Joel Hughes and Moorhouse, following a little John Hughes, who was celebrating his 90th birthday game for all involved. The results as follows: OPs 2nd cameo innings by Bolam, to steer Pixies to victory. on holiday in Sussex. John went on the second tour in XI, 213 for 5 (Tim Stephenson 94, Tom Axup 27), Hughes was unbeaten on 69 and Moorhouse similarly 1957 and since then there have been only two tours School 2nd XI, 215 for 4. on 36. without a member of the Hughes family.

Thank you to David Watton, David Byas, Mike Haywards Heath entertained on Tuesday as part Thanks go to the 26 players who represented the Newhouse and David Nuttall for umpiring. of their regular festival week. Pixies batted first and Club this season and to the many officials who declared at 204-8. Iyer top-scored with 55 and useful tendered their support. The dates for the 2009 contributions came from Picknett (21) and skipper fixtures are as follows: Pocklington Pixies CC 2008 Phil Balderson with 28 and Hughes (25). Sadly the response was lacklustre and Dave Suddaby (6-10) July 19 v Yorkshire Gentlemen The 2008 season got off to a good start with a and Brumfield (4-29, including a hat-trick) bowled Aug 6 v Pocklington CC Worsley Cup (tbc) victory in what hopefully will become an annual outstandingly to reduce the opposition to 48 all out. Aug 9 to Aug 14 53rd Annual Tour match against the Yorkshire Gentlemen at the lovely Aug 30 v Men of Derwent Escrick Park ground when Pixie Nigel Bartram is the Wednesday saw a run feast for the Pixies at Marden. ‘curator’. Again it was a low scoring game but this time In another 40 over contest they accrued 236-2 in it was the Pixies’ turn to dominate. which tour debutant A.J. Clarke hit an unbeaten 108,

10 The Old Pocklingtonian OP Sport Worsley Cup Match through Ian Camwell (50) and John Chaplin (52). knocks from Andy Inns (46) and Adam Iyer (26). Pixies spinners Chris Suddaby and Mike Newhouse This took Pixies close to victory but Josh Room and The 21st Worsley Cup match between Pocklington then made scoring difficult but Sean Houltham (45) John Chaplin then each took three wickets to ensure C.C. and Pocklington Pixies resulted in a victory and Matthew Atkinson (40) held firm. In the end victory by 22 runs. At the trophy presentation both for the hosts at Lane – the first time they Chris Suddaby finished with the best return of5 captains commented on the excellent spirit the game have enjoyed consecutive victories in the series. for 55 as Pocklington totalled 254 off their allotted had been played in. Pocklington batted first and for the first time in the overs. Pixies openers Robbie Alexander (25) and Rob season registered a century opening partnership Bradley (84) put on 70 together, followed by good

OP Team at Good Friday Pock 7s

Old Pocklingtonians took to the field with enthusiasm at the 51st Guinness Pock 7s tournament on Good Friday. The OPs met the Hull Ionians Colts in the first round and although they put in a solid performance it was not quite enough to overcome the opposition who won 35-17. The OPs then went through to the plate quarter finals against Sheffield Medics. The OPs put in some hard tackles and had a few good breaks at pace but Sheffield Medics had the upper hand winning 36-19 in a hard fought encounter. All the OP players seemed to enjoy the matches and there was plenty of encouragement from other OPs who had come down to Percy Road to support and enjoy the occasion. Thank you to all concerned.

OP Boxing Day Rugby OP XV v Pocklington RUFC XV 12 noon, Saturday 26 December 2009 Pocklington Rugby Club Contact the OP Office for details:

T: 01759 321307, E: [email protected]

Annual Boxing Day Rugby Match – OPs v Pocklington Town

Pocklington Town retained the Bottomley Trophy with a convincing 48-3 victory over the Old Pocklingtonians invitation side at this annual Boxing Day fixture. There was some spectacular rugby, providing good entertainment for a large crowd which included a number of familiar faces back home for Christmas.

The OP team had several players of notable pedigree who put in a spirited and determined performance in what was a keenly contested match but the town’s teamwork, and the pace of their free running young backs, gave them the upper hand, running in seven tries. Whilst OPs had their moments in attack, helped by siege kicks from Mark Taylor and jinking runs from Fergus Purtill, their only score was a well struck penalty from David Hill. A thoroughly enjoyable game and pleasing to see so many OPs playing and lots of others on the touchline. A mix and match second game on the back pitch also produced an enjoyable encounter that ended 19-15.

11 Ed Smith (2001), Andrew Welton (2006), Sam Knight (2008), Tim Cowen (2006), Nick Mawer (2006), Adam Iyer (2006), Simon Hornby (2006), Will Mclean (2000), Chris Beaumont (2005), Mike West (2008), Charles Brumfield (2008) Mixed Results for OP Hockey Teams The OP hockey fixture was very successful with the dominated their match and looked well organised OPs fielding two full-strength teams. Staff members throughout although the school boys put them under Peter Horne, Sarah Metcalfe, Martin Davies and Mark pressure at times with some strong running and Ronan (Headmaster) umpired the matches and David good defensive work. However, the final result was a Byas, Director of Sport, was on hand to support from comfortable 8-3 victory to the OPs. the sidelines. The pavilion was full after the match with OPs, OP Triathlon Achievement The OP ladies’ team put up an energetic and supporters, pupils, parents and staff who stayed unwavering fight against a very strong school XI (they on to enjoy the refreshments provided by Andrew Tom Room (93-03) competed in the World Triathlon have been unbeaten all season) but despite their best D’Arcy and his team with the compliments of the Old Championships in Florida in 2008 and sent in this efforts they lost the match 11-2. The OP men’s team Pocklingtonian Association. report about his experience: “I arrived in Florida 10 days before the race along with four other Pros from Great Britain. This meant we had time to fully acclimatise to the warm weather and afforded us the luxury of being away from the race site until the last moment so we could stay focused and relaxed.

The race started at 6:45am just as the sun was coming up. We waited while they played the national anthem and with TV helicopters hovering over the ocean ahead it made for an atmospheric situation. I didn’t get a great start, my nerves were showing and I was Victoria McVeighty (2004), Lucy Hornby (2004), Sarah Hebden (2005), Beth Harrison (2006), Jodie Hill (2006), Lucinda Cawood (2006), Helen Bayram (2007), Charlotte Flint (2008), Georgina Chapman (2006), Jenny Owen (2008), Olivia Byas (2008) and Catherine struggling to catch my breath as we swam for the first Hebden (2008). buoy. I didn’t have my usual strong sprint and found myself fighting it out in the midst of the lead bunch. I OP Golf Society on Winning Form the individual European title in 2000 and the South covered the 1.2 miles in 24 minutes, down a couple African one in 2002. This should all help sharpen up on what I would have liked but when I got on the bike The OP Golf Society has had another busy and Richard’s game! and saw the names of Olympic athletes I was riding enjoyable year. Stephen St. Quinton runs the Birkdale with, I was fairly happy. At around 35 miles I started Bucket, held every March at Woodhall Spa Golf Club, to feel the pace and by 40 miles I became separated one of the finest in England. The event has been Calling all Golfers from the front group but still managed to complete running for over 50 years and the eight schools that The OP Golf Society are on the look out for more the 56 miles in 2hrs 10mins, averaging 26mph. participate are: Giggleswick, Oundle, Pocklington, OP players, perhaps with a low handicap, so if you Sedbergh, Stowe, Uppingham, Worksop and Wrekin. would be interested in getting involved, please contact Following a stress fracture in my foot in June, the run OPs won the competition in 1996 and recorded the OP Office or Tim Wright on 07715 421323, e- was always going to be tough. Events took a turn another five wins over the following twelve years. Hot mail: [email protected]. There is also for the worse when I succumbed to the heat after “off the press”, Stephen and the team have also won interest in starting up a staff and pupils versus OP golf 4 miles. I was severely dehydrated and had used all the 2009 competition, now making it seven wins in 14 day in the Pocklington area so if you are interested my energy reserves with 9 miles still to run in 25 years - a magnificent achievement. please get in touch. degree heat. There were drink stations every mile and I managed to keep going and be the 6th placed Each year the team also enters the Q.E. Coronation GB athlete, coming in 37th place overall with a time Trophy at the Royal Burgess and the Grafton OP Tennis of 4 hours 6 minutes. To finish 37th in the World Morrish which is the major tournament of the Public The OP Office needs your help to boost the OP v Championships after 6 months of incessant injury was Schools Old Boys Golf Association. For 2009 the School tennis fixture which traditionally takes place at a brilliant feeling and made it all worthwhile and has team hope to again qualify for the finals which will the OP Summer Reunion in June. This year Matthew given me tremendous motivation for next year as I be held in September in Brancaster. Recent players Jones, Will Peeke-Vout and Guy Littlejohn formed an know exactly what has to be done to be amongst the in competitions have been: Richard Brown (82-87), OP team with Trevor Loten (current staff and OP) to best in my sport.“ Richard Clough (84-91), Tony Dale (77-88), Denton take on a school team, winning the fixture in fine style Guest (70-74), Alex Lewis (85-94), Tim Russell (68- 3-1. The ladies team comprising Jess Atkinson, Amy 78), Stephen St. Quinton (64-74), Mike Strong (66- Laverack, Marion Henley and Jill Atkinson (a School OP Netball 76), Robin Wright (86-96) and Tim Wright (85-94). Governor drafted in as a last minute replacement!) A number of OP girls have asked for an OP netball drew 2-2 against the school team. If you are interested fixture against school. If you would be interested in Finally, congratulations to Richard Brown who in playing tennis for the OPs please get in touch with this please contact Rachel Dare in the OP Office recently married Curtis Cup golfer Emma Duggleby. the OP Office. Emma has been an England player since 1994, winning 01759 321307, [email protected].

12 The Old Pocklingtonian Announcements and Notices Marriages Emma Harrison (91-98), pictured below, to Dr James Gill, July 2007 John Albrecht (90-97) to Angelah Mukuzwazwa at Diary Dates All Saints, Pocklington, March 2009. Sarah Bailey (96-98), pictured below, to Nigel Vokes OP Leeds Reunion at Pocklington Methodist Church, December 2008. Saturday 17th October 2009, 7.00pm OPs present were: Vicky Turton, Annemarie Bentley 3 Albion Place (formerly The Leeds Club) (née Hollington-Sawyer), Charlotte Holguin (née Leeds LS1 6JL Atherton) and Mary Christie. www.3albionplace.com £32.00 per person (£22.00 OP students)

OP London Reunion Friday 4th December 2009, 7.15pm The Farmer’s Club, Whitehall, London www.thefarmersclub.com Price to be confirmed OP Boxing Day Rugby Andrew Pennock (85-95) to Joanna Masters in OP XV v Pocklington RUFC XV Canterbury, August 2008. Best man was James 12 noon, Saturday 26th December 2009 Pennock (85-95) and Oliver Radley-Gardener (90- Pocklington Rugby Club, Percy Road 95) was an usher.

James Pennock (85-95) to Dr Caroline Dodds at Corpus Christi College, Oxford, June 2008. Best man was Andrew Pennock and Oliver Radley-Gardener was an usher.

OP Newcastle Reunion Sally Rook (88-99) to Roddy Abbott of Edinburgh, Saturday 6th March 2010, evening Bethanie Binks (93-00), pictured below, to Nick December 2008 Further details to be confirmed Goodliff at The Parsonage, Escrick. There were several OPs in attendance, including Natalie Binks and Jessica Toby Smith (84-94) to Rebecca Bertwhistle, OP Hockey Farmer, both of whom were bridesmaids. Joe Bryant July 2008 at King’s College, Taunton Sunday 22nd March 2010, was an usher. Other guests included Hannah Farmer, at Pocklington School Henry Mitchell, Heather Rodgers, Catherine Maitland, Births OP Rugby at Pock 7s Sandy Mitchell, Ed Townend and Andrew Wilson. Good Friday, 2nd April 2010 Pocklington School Staff present included Garry Binks, Guy Barlow (83-91) and Helen, (née Lefley) (89-91), Pocklington Rugby Club, Percy Road Margaret Newhouse, Mike Newhouse and Sean Houltham who gave a reading during the ceremony. a son, Edward James, March 2009. Matthew Cobb (93-97) and Sarah, (née Pimm) (95-97), a daughter, Harriet Ann, July 2007 OP Oxford Reunion March/April, date to be confirmed, lunchtime Jennifer Gwilliam (92-98) and Edward, a daughter, Lucy May, a sister for Molly, May 2008 For further information about OP events please contact the OP Neil Hill (90-95) and Helen, office. a daughter, October 2008 Andrew Holloway (93-00) and Justine, Tel: 01759 321307 a son, Max, January 2008 e-mail:[email protected] James Houseman (89-96) and Kerri, a daughter, Madeline Mia, January 2008 John Middleton (86-91) and Gillian, Engagements a daughter, Neve, 2005

Timothy Harrison (85-95) to Jen Sondall Richard Milne (90-97) and Jenny, a daughter, Emilia Grace, September 2007 Sandy Mitchell (89-00) to Rebecca Whitehead Richard Nuttall (77-84), a son Frederick David, Richard Owen (93-02) to Elizabeth McCreadie January 2009 Martin Rumbelow (87-97) to Agata Walton Philip Smith (85-95) and Jen, of Loughton a daughter, Lara, February 2008 David Slizowski (85-92) to Claudia Buenrostro Jamie Woodruff (82-92) and Kate, Matthew Smith (87-97) to Julia Hodgson a son, January 2009 Richard Brown (82-87) of Wokingham to Emma Duggleby, April 2008 Tim Wright (85-94) and Tara, (née Njolwa) (91-94) Christopher “Chip” Wood (85-95) a son, Charles, February 2009 to Suzanne Beadles of Hemmingford Nick Hargreaves (84-92) to Carol, July 2007. Best man was Mark Cheney (83-92). 13 Deaths Adam P James (1984-1986) February 2009 Christopher Allarton (1996-2001) March 2008 John James Lane (1941-1946) Joan Allen (Staff 1936- 1974) Alan Lee (Staff 1961-1964) Philip Banbury (1951-1960) of Dringhouses, Alan Oscar Lund (1934-36) York March 2008 Michael Manning (1940-1941) Nigel Billington (Staff 1958-1988) September 2008 Paul (Joe) Masser (1958-1962) Alan Bridgewater (Staff 1960-1986) Stephen Maxwell (1956-1961) David Drysdale (1950 -1956) David A Rose (1955-1962) James M Dunning OBE (1935-1938) George Daniel Sellers (1932-1938) Mark E Emerson (1988-1995) July 2007 Sidney H Sellers (1936-1941) Robin Fenton (1938-1943) May 2009 Alistair Elliot Cunningham Shanks (1973-1980) David Ford (1956-1963) David Snushall (1935-1941) of Yelverton, Devon Charles Frank (1939-1942) of Bracknell, August 2008 Gerald Thornton (Staff 1951-1955) December 2007 Eric Howard Green (1949-1957) Tom Walters (Staff 19951-1955) April 2009 Peter Brian Griffith (1964-1971) January 2006 Dr Richard W Wilson (1936-1938)

Obituaries it is today. He started to uncover and develop talents godson, a birthday trip to London to hear Klemperer which until then had lain dormant. Many boys went conducting Mahler’s Choral Symphony followed by a Chris Allarton (1996-2001) Chris was just one week on to have distinguished careers which were rooted meal at Veeraswamy’s – the name appealing to Nigel into his first job at Apex Motorsport when he was in their days in the Design Centre. as much as the food. And, finally, in the Feathers, many killed with four others in an air crash in March 2008. of you will have seen Nigel rise to his feet saying ”we’ll The five were on their way from Biggin Hill to test a As well as inspiring boys in Art, Nigel also created a all have these drinks again and make them large ones”. Jaguar car in France when the Cessna plane crashed school shooting team, the highlight of which was to God Bless him. in Farnborough. He had graduated from Coventry win the Public Schools’ Ashburton Shield at Bisley. He University in motorsport engineering and was part started the fencing team which were placed in the Alan Bridgewater (Staff 1960-1986) way through his MSc when he joined Apex. At national championships and he was also a remarkably Born in Scarborough and following studies at Leeds, university he was heavily involved in motorsport and effective rugby coach. He designed and built stage Alan joined Pocklington to teach Mathematics, The had project managed Coventry’s own car. sets for many school plays and he had that ability to Rev. Leonard Deas (1963-1970) has the following enthuse others towards excellence in everything he memory of Alan: Summoned by the twenty-second Joan Allen (Staff 1936-1974) Joan came to Pocklington undertook. bell of the day, Lyndhurst’s eighty boarders stand in in 1936 when her husband Reggie arrived to teach their five rows in the Common room as Alan reads chemistry. In 1947 she and Reggie were appointed He married Jean and became a family man. Their home evening prayers beneath a copy of Bellini’s Madonna to run Lyndhurst and many OPs have recalled with was constantly full of their own friends, their children’s of the Meadows. Alan will have taught some of the fondness their early days at the School under their friends and for nine years in Dolman Boarding House boys during the day. Work will have been incessant. stewardship. In retirement and later as Reggie’s widow, they entertained and nurtured the boys in their His wartime experience in the RAF taught him how Joan continued to support the School in many ways. charge. They seemed to attract boys who were racing to obtain obedience. It also taught him how to serve She donated funds to set up a Science Society, named tipsters, car mechanics and poachers and, shall we say, with fundamental loyalty within a system of which the “Allen Society” and there is an annual lecture in boys who had unorthodox talents. All were cared for he is not uncritical. He dislikes the sound of bells but Chemistry. with unostentatious compassion. As one OP said of ensures they always ring on time. Nigel “he was one of those unfailingly humane and Philip Banbury (1951-1960) Major, most of his career liberal masters who made Pocklington a stimulating Having lived at home as a schoolboy he knows that was spent in the Green Howards with whom he but not unkindly school.” homesickness must be allowed to run its course. served in Berlin, British Honduras, Cyprus, Hong He never makes light of it. Young boys do not forget Kong and Swaziland. In retirement he enrolled as a Nigel’s ultimate strength of character is demonstrated such kindness. He teaches six days a week during mature student at York University where he gained in the fact that he transcended all the wretchedness term and on Sundays takes services as a lay reader a starred First in History and History of Art. He was of his final illness. He would have actually enjoyed at Catton, and elsewhere in the Pocklington also actively engaged in voluntary services with his recounting the dramatic nature of his demise and countryside. His own education was disrupted by former regiment and a range of charities. He was would have chortled at the thought of his final the war and he is in his forties when he begins to keen on all forms of sailing and was secretary of the flourish. teach himself the greek of the New Testament. Later Infantry Sailing Association. he will read for an Open University degree. He gives On his last morning he sat, as he had as a boy, listening even Saturday evenings to purposeful activity; senior Nigel Billington (Staff 1958-1988) Former Deputy intently to music on the radio. He said “do you boys are sometimes surprised to see him in special Headmaster, David Nuttall writes: Many Old know this piece of music? It is Handel’s 8th Organ constable’s uniform, ready to reduce chaos to order: Pocklingtonians speak of Nigel with immense gratitude Concerto. And do you know...” he said with a grin, his own description of what he most enjoys. This was and affection. He was a natural teacher with energy “when Handel performed it, he was completely blind. Mr. Bridgewater as I remember him. It was good to and a sense of mission. He took over a small Art “It was as though Nigel could reconcile himself to meet him again in retirement. Ill health had impaired Department in what was then a narrowly academic his own condition through his affinity with Handel his speech, movement and writing, but he welcomed a school. Art was a minor hobby for those who couldn’t and the beauty of the music. He lived life to the full former pupil with his old good humour. As he shewed do Latin. He was largely responsible for transforming and we all have a memory of that fullness – steak me from his room at Wold Haven to the front door, that little Department into the exciting Design Centre and chips cooked for nine grandchildren and great I asked him how he found life there. “Like Lyndhurst”, nephews, langoustines at the National Gallery for a he said, “without bells.”

14 The Old Pocklingtonian

James Maxwell Dunning OBE (1935-1938) Paul (Joe) Masser (1958-1962) In 1955 he joined Dulwich College, staying there until James (Jim) had come to Pocklington with his twin Known to some people as Paul and to others as Joe retirement. Many OPs provided memories of this brother John where they boarded. He was called up he excelled at school at the high-jump and pole-vault. “top quality” master including Derek Cromack (46- shortly after leaving school and joined the Green He was not a conformist. When in his sixties he was 53), Tony Dunn (47-55) and David Stather (49-57). Howards. By 1945 he had become a veteran of shown a photograph of a Pocklington gymnastics the Burma campaign, serving with General Slim’s display from the 1950s, his reaction was: “That gym Tom Walters (Staff 1951-1955) “forgotten” 14th Army. After 18 months on the display needs checking, some would say it was taken Tom Walters, who died in April 2009, taught Biology NW frontier in India he spent several months jungle in North Korea!.” From School he went on to read at Pocklington from 1951-1955. He was born in training before making three seaborne landings in chemical engineering at Nottingham later working Germany where his father was a Protestant pastor. Burma. The conditions were appalling and hundreds for Alfa Laval, selling milking systems behind the Iron Tom was forced to join the Hitler Youth but when of his colleagues died from starvation, drowning, Curtain for about thirty years. A couple of years ago Hitler came to Koblenz he feigned sickness in order scorpions and crocodiles. During the third landing and he wrote as follows: “I ended up twenty-five years to avoid giving the Nazi salute. His father spoke out the battle that ensued the platoon commander was behind the Iron Curtain, living with all that entailed, against Hitler from the pulpit and when it became killed and Jim took over command. After the horrors but my years ‘on the inside’ living in Dorm Six was clear that it was no longer safe for the family to remain of Burma he returned to and farming. excellent preparation. Seeing how the Head of School, in Germany they came to England. At Pocklington As Parish Council Chairman for many years he was captain of rugby and others who were classmates Tom met Eileen Butterworth then teaching in the very proud when the village twice won the Yorkshire would, at the drop of a hat, run like five-year-olds Junior School and they subsequently married. They Best Kept village competition and was runner-up in to my friend ‘Plum’ (Roger Kirk, Housemaster) or always retained an interest in the school and having the UK Britain in Bloom competition in 1972. He even the boss himself, to tell all, surprised me at retired to Ripon it was good to have their presence will be remembered for his genuine humanity, for his first. I remember a chance remark, made up on the from time to time at major school events, including modesty and his lifelong interest in Bishop Burton. spur of the moment to test the grapevine, that one the opening of the Tom Stoppard Theatre. Typically, he never mentioned his service in Burma could ‘get it’ for around five bob in town on Saturday and India. His son Peter also came here, leaving in night, reached Captain K within the week. Handling 1976. the communist system of having their man reporting from every place of work and every place of public Mark Emerson (88-95) Was one of four people gathering came as second nature after exposure to tragically killed whilst trying to scale Mont Blanc in this behaviour.” Thanks to Tony Spreckley (57-64) for July 2007. Mark, from Malton died alongside his New putting this together. Zealand girlfriend Jane after repeated attempts to rescue them failed due to the appalling weather. He Alistair Shanks (1973-1980) had studied engineering at Imperial College, London Alistair will be remembered by many as an outstanding and then spent seven years in Grenoble, completing 1st X1 Cricket captain. Former Deputy Headmaster his PhD in 2005. Whilst there he became a fluent David Nuttall recalls the X1 playing with extraordinary French speaker and gave his engineering lectures in panache, eccentricity and resilience and in doing so French. He was shortly due to have taken up a post at achieved 16 wins, including those over St.Peter’s, the University of Canterbury in New Zealand. Ampleforth, Leeds, Edinburgh Academy, Worksop and the MCC. An all-rounder, Alistair scored 609 David Ford (56-63) born in Givendale, David went runs in his captaincy season. Against the MCC, the on from Pocklington to Durham University where he School was 15-4 against a very experienced attack. obtained a BSc in Chemistry. He did further study at Alistair then contrived an exceptional innings of 72 Liverpool and worked for some years for York Social which paved the way for a fine win. His 46 wickets Services. In 1989 he joined the family business of Cel- in his last season included 8-29 against St.Peter’s and Cakes and Cel-Crafts, selling a range of equipment 9-23 against Worksop. for cake decorations. This took him to North and South America, Japan, South Africa, Australia and After School he became a commando in the Marines. Holland. He was Church Warden at Gate Helmsley After badly injuring a shoulder he joined the Royal for seventeen years. Artillery and eventually the Royal Military Police. Northern Ireland was one of his postings. Sadly, his Alan Lee (Staff 1961-1964) serious illness forced him into early retirement. Alan won an Open Exhibition to Queens College, Cambridge from Repton to read History. After Gerald N Thornton (Staff 1951-1955) achieving 1st Class Honours he spent his National Born and brought up in Huddersfield, Gerry went Service in Aden. He typically declined to pursue a to Oundle where he excelled at rugby and cricket. commission because he felt at ease with the “other After three years at Kings College, Cambridge he ranks”. Crucially for his career as a History teacher came to Pocklington to teach English and French and he chose to go to Moray House in Edinburgh for his coach cricket and rugby. He had a wonderful sense PGCE. The Schools Council was just starting to wholly of humour – sharp, sometimes acerbic, and always revise curriculum and teaching methods across the Yorkshire. With his English degree he brought a sense whole spectrum of subjects and Alan was caught up of fun to the classroom and sought to combine his in the revolutionary prioritisation of Primary Sources. love of cricket and literature, for example, by writing He then joined Pocklington where he is remembered a light hearted thesis on cricket in Shakespeare. Lines for his enthusiasm and zeal. He joined Rugby School such as “Hence ye long - legged spinners go thee where he became Second Master and later became hence” culled from A Midsummer Night’s Dream Headmaster of Solihull. In retirement he sang with the appealed to his sense of humour. He coached the Malvern Festival Choir and became Librarian for the 1st X1 with an overall winning record in credit and English Symphony Orchestra. was an effective steward of some fine talents. He also coached the 2nd XV to great success.

15 Personalia

Old Pocklingtonians and the Arts Adrian Edmondson (69-75) is leaving acting Tom Kay (97-07) is currently in his second year at (temporarily?) to pursue a long held musical ambition. RADA. In previous editions we have featured under the He has started a band ‘The Bad Shepherds’ and using above heading news of OPs involved in the Arts and , mandolins and banjos they are reworking punk Xavier Pick (82-89) was invited by the Ministry of we do so again. Do please tell us if you or someone classics in the folk tradition. Before this latest venture Defence to work as a War artist in Iraq. He spent you know of has news of interest and activity in the he played Henry Austen in the BBC period drama time on the streets of Basra and also in the port Arts. Whilst we scour newspapers and magazines ‘Miss Austen Regrets’. He has also just become runner- of Um-Qasr, followed by a visit to Al Qurna, where there is still much that eludes us. up in the reality TV show ‘Hell’s Kitchen’ and is about the rivers Tigris and Euphrates meet and is said to to go on tour with ‘The Bad Shepherds’, check the be where the Garden of Eden was situated. It is Jack Arthurs (82-89) is now pursuing a music career web site for further details www.thebadshepherds. also where members of the Yorkshire Regiment are with his band Greyhound. The Newcastle-based band, com – an album is also available! Adrian is pictured stationed. He says: “I’m not looking at destruction, I’m whose name was inspired by a local pub sign, has just above playing with ‘The Bad Shepherds’ at the looking at humanity and the future.” After Pocklington launched its debut album The Art of Seeing. Visit the Pocklington Arts Centre recently (it was a brilliant gig Xavier attended the Glasgow School of Art and the band’s web site: www.myspace.com/greyhoundband and he returns to Pocklington Arts Centre again in Royal College of Art. A number of his works can be for more information. October 2009). seen around the School.

John Burrans (89-94) has appeared in the BBC Charlie English (79-86) pictured above, studied Niall Spooner-Harvey (93-00) continues to combine comedy ‘Mitchell & Webb’ and was assistant director Electrical Engineering in London before taking up teaching Latin in a London Secondary school and on ‘Lark Rise to Candleford’. Journalism. He has worked for the Independent and giving poetry performances in Clubs. His first book French television and is now associate editor of The ‘Only Not Walking’ received good critical reviews. Lucy Butcher (96-06) pictured above, is studying Guardian. He has just published his first book ‘The performance at the Guildhall School of Music and Snow Tourist’ described as one man’s bracing quest Frances Stirk (87-97) has moved from the Hampstead Drama in London. She gave a recital in York in 2008, for the world’s purest, deepest snowfall. For more Theatre to the National Theatre of Scotland in playing works by Faure, Saints Saens and Shostakovich information visit www.snowtourist.co.uk. Glasgow where she is Literary Manager. Much of her and has plans for another concert this summer, again work is in helping authors and playwrights commission in York. Mark Fisher (58-65) has an international reputation and develop their work for future productions. for creating spectacular live entertainment. He has Jason Carr (80-85) pictured above, wrote the music designed some of the most memorable rock concerts, Sir Tom Stoppard (51-54) last year won seven ‘Tony and lyrics for a new version of Dickens’ ‘Christmas including Pink Floyd and every Rolling Stones show Awards’ on Broadway for his 2002 trilogy of plays Carol’ produced at Chichester Theatre in December. In for twenty years. He was appointed chief designer ‘The coast of Utopia’. This Year his 1977 play ‘Every the same month he found time to accompany Dame for the opening and closing ceremonies of the Beijing Good Boy Deserves Favour’ - with music by Andre Felicity Lott in ‘Toulouse’ at the Theatre Nationale. He Olympic Games in 2008. Previn is being restaged at the National Theatre. also appeared with her at the Brussels Opera House in 2007. ‘La Cage aux Folles’, orchestrated by Jason is Ed (00-05) and Dan Hetherton (01-05) pictured Pre 1970 currently running in the West End. above, are co-founders of Elliot Minor, a classically influenced pop/rock band. To date they have had five Simon Bridge (57-64) runs an economic & enterprise Martin Crimp (67-74) latest play was at the Royal singles in the Top 40 and their album reached number development consultancy and is also visiting professor Court Theatre in May 2008. ‘The City’ was described six in 2007. In 2008 they played at the Reading and at Ulster University. His recently published book as the most disquieting play in London with Crimp’s Leeds festivals. The band is currently recording their ‘Understanding the Social Economy and the Third characters presenting a bleak vision on life as they second album and are about to go on tour around Sector’ defines and analyses those activities with an strive to come to terms with living in a disoriented the UK, Europe and Japan. They are appearing at the economic impact which are not included in the public and insecure world. Copmanthorpe Festival in York in the summer. Check or private sector. One self-help project which he www.myspace. out the web site for further details illustrates is an account of John Dolman’s founding com/elliotminor. Alexandra Dariescu (02-03) pictured above, was the of a guild in 1514 to establish a school in Pocklington. Silvestri Scholar and has since graduated from RNCM Sebastian Horsley (78-81) where she won all the top prizes. She now has a artist, published his Sir Edward Clay (56-63) since retiring from the flourishing career in the UK and abroad. Among her autobiography ‘Dandy in the Underworld’ last year diplomatic service where his last posting was as many 2009 recitals are works by Ravel and Schubert which was widely reviewed. High Commissioner to Kenya, has haunted the letter in London. She will also perform the Schumann columns of newspapers, continuing to speak out Ralph Ineson (83-88) Quintet in E b OP. 44 in Oxford and at the Wigmore Actor. His most recent parts against the rampant corruption that tarnishes Kenya’s Hall. include a Detective inspector in ‘The Finest’ which is reputation. Following some strong words on the still being filmed and the part of Amycus Carrow in subject on the BBC last year he is now persona non ‘Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince’. grata in Kenya.

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Pre 1970 (cont.) Michael Wadsworth (54-61) has published a book Jonathan Price MBE (82-87) pictured below, is a Lt. ‘Heroes of Bomber Command Yorkshire’ . He has also Col. and commanding officer of 1 Yorks. who are the Chris Corbett (67-74) has kindly given us a copy given a number of talks about the subject around the last troops to be deployed in Iraq. In a wide ranging of his book ‘Marguerite’, a biography of Margaret of county. interview in the Yorkshire Press he underlined the Anjou who was married to Henry V1th. Chris is a importance of leaving Iraq with the right legacy, journalist in York and read History at the University 1970 - 1989 ensuring its own army can meet the challenges of the of East Anglia. future. Before deploying there he was able to carry Justin Birch (76-81) lives near Skipton where he out the bi-annual CCF Inspection last summer. Peter Fenby (52-55) is a Chartered Surveyor from is a partner at Mewies the Solicitors specialising in Welburn near York and sent in the photo below of Commercial & Civil litigation & employment. himself, John Rix (44-51), Tony Jarman (42-47) and Jim Richardson (51-54) exploring the Croatian coast on Mark Bower (78-83) is a Major in the Yorkshire John’s 50’ yacht ‘Dynastar’. Regiment and had a tour of duty to Afghanistan in 2008.

Hugh Brumfitt (70-76) has launched the ‘original Waspinator’ - a medieval deterrent solution, a cloth bag that looks like a nest. Wasps stay away from it for fear of being attacked. It was launched at the Earls Court Garden Show and has been featured on ITV.

Kim Critchley (86-89) still runs cross-country with the Knavesmire club. He was placed first for the 2008 season in the age category 35 to 39.

Mark Khan (75-85) is a Police Inspector in North Stephen Ridsdale (82-89) and brother Ian (78-86) Photo l-r: John Rix, Tony Jarman, Jim Richardson and Peter Fenby Yorkshire. He has recently worked with York City Council to combat night-time crime and disorder. are third generation farmers near . In addition Paul Fouracre (62-71) delivered his Inaugural Lecture to growing wheat, barley, oilseed rape and owning as Professor of Medieval History at Manchester James Lamb (76-82) earns his living skiing and sailing. livestock they have established two website businesses. University in December 2008. Chris Solomon (ex He has been teaching skiing professionally since 1984, As well as selling their beef they have come up with Staff) and Bill Benson (62-71) were among those gaining his full International Ski Teacher Diploma a knowledge based product. One website is about present. in 1991. In 2000 he was appointed Director of the maintaining old tractors, for example, the Massey- British Alpine Ski School in Morzine, France. He Ferguson 35. DVDs are being produced and sold on Edward Harland (45-48) lives near York and sends coached the Scottish National Freestyle Ski Squad all aspects of farming and customers from around the best wishes to contemporaries. He recalls Tom Pay for seven years, working with two British Champions world are buying them. and days at Wilberforce Lodge. and two skiers ranked in the top 10 in the world Martin St. Quinton (65-75) in their age group. He is also on the training staff has become a Director Roger Harvey (52-55) was awarded the OBE in of the British Association of Snowsport Instructors of Gloucester Rugby Club. In 1993 he sold the Saint January 2009. He is Chairman of the Regeneration with responsibilities for training and assessing Ski Group, an office equipment company, to Danka plc, Body – ‘Action Halifax’ which has helped steer £58 Instructors at all stages of their qualification. becoming chief executive of their international division. million of public and private funding into the town. He He left in 2000 to set up Azzurri Communications. is also Director of the theatre ‘Northern Broadsides.’ John Mayo (79-87) formerly a Major in the Army, He was captain of the School 1st XV and went on John spent a week last summer replicating living in the to play for Durham University. He also has a life-long David James (59-67) has in recent years led expeditions wild to test his survival skills and raise thousands of affection for National Hunt racing. to various parts of the world. He is involved with the pounds for Children in Need. He is general manager Sindisa Foundation, an African conservation trust at Eskrick Park where he lived rough in the woods, 1990s to present dedicated to helping small communities live alongside hunted for food and built a shelter. wildlife rather than in competition with it. The aim is Stephanie Atkin (98-06) is currently on a work to link up the National Parks spanning Africa from Tom Mellor (70-78) farms in East Yorkshire and also placement for a real estate company in Paris Angola to Mozambique to form one massive Trans- runs ‘Wold Top Brewery’. They have launched seven specialising in executive relocation. Frontier National Park through which wildlife can different ‘real ales’ and most of these can be found at wander freely. farmers markets and delicatessens in the region. Visit Emma Bettison (93-01) graduated from Bart’s www.woldtopbrewery.co.uk for more information. Medical School last summer and is currently working Arthur Quarmby (47-51) has kindly donated a copy in London. of his book ‘The Plastics Architect’ to the Library. Arthur is a chartered architect and is a consultant Sandra Daroczi (06-07) the Romanian academic to major chemicals and plastics producers and scholar, has been continuing with her studies in Government organisations. Romania and recently won third prize for her level Got any news? in the National Olympiad for French. Sandra has Sir Steve Robson (55-61) ex-permanent secretary at been offered a scholarship from Exeter University the Treasury, has more recently been a non-executive Contact the OP Office with and plans to start her studies in French and Politics director of the Royal Bank of Scotland. your news, announcements or just in October 2009. John Sturdy (48-54), also known as Jos, lives in Malton an up-date to go in the next issue James Fowler (85-95) continues in the Army and and has kindly sent us a copy of his book to put in the of The Old Pocklingtonian after service in the Gulf for OP Telic is now based in Library ‘The first 50 years’, a 300 page tour de force Suffolk at RAF Honnington. history of Malton & Norton RUFC. E: [email protected] T: 01759 321307 17 Virgil Fung (87-91) pictured below, visited recently Sarah Moll (94-01) graduated last summer from Ed Townend (90-98) in addition to his coaching with his wife and daughter and gave us an update. Manchester in Medicine and has taken up a post in involvement at Pocklington RUFC, Ed is the After a B.Eng. in Chemical Engineering he joined paediatrics in Merseyside. Constituency Research Assistant to Graham Stuart British Aerospace as a project engineer in Wales. He MP for and Holderness. He is kept busy as then changed roles to R & D working as a formulation Mark Oughtred (91-01) lives in Bodmin in Cornwall the constituency stretches from Lockington in the chemist. In 2006 he moved to a sister company in where he is Brand Manager for a fresh produce north west to Point in the south west. Tennessee where he heads up a team of chemists. wholesaler called Bristol Fruit Sales, responsible for He married in 2000 and has a six year old daughter. sourcing and marketing Cornish produce. He says he Clara Turlington (94-00) following her Master’s Whilst he still follows football he remains a Welsh gets to put on his wellies and visit all those proper Degree in Town Planning from Newcastle University rugby fan. Cornish farmers which is quite an experience. she won one of only seven places from four hundred applicants to join the English Heritage Owen: Richard (93-02) works in Newcastle as a Traineeship Scheme where she will train to become a Funeral Director and gets married in August. Conservation Manager.

David (93-01) is also in Newcastle and is a Warehouse Lee Vickers (85-95) in a career ravaged with injuries Manager. has still managed to ride 71 winners to date. Back in 2006 we reported that following a heavy fall at Elizabeth (95-04) is in Huddersfield working as a Southwell he had an operation to insert rods and Contracts supervisor. screws into his back. That kept him out of racing for 18 months. Anchors Aweigh at 100-1 was his first winner Jenny (97-08) is a trainee Civil Engineer with the East on resuming and then in November 2008, at Ascot, Jo Goodwill (90-95) after several jobs in London Riding Council. Lee was viciously kicked in the face by a passing horse has now joined a Financial Recruitment company in after a fall from Orpen Wilde. His jaw and cheekbone Covent Garden. Andrew Pimm (96-02) is studying for a PhD at were both broken and an eye socket was fractured. Nottingham University in renewable energy focusing He is thrilled at once again being passed fitand started Robert Hadfield (91-95) following his Law degree in on the viability of wind turbine energy provision from out again in early 2009 at a meeting. Bristol is currently based in London where he works the seabed. for an American Real Estate firm. Toby Vinnell (87-94) after studying biochemistry Matthew Pimm (97-04) graduated from Sunderland at UMIST works with Lynx Financial Systems in Nick Hargreaves (84-92) is a GP in Northumberland. with a 2:1 BA Honours in Media Studies (video and Sheffield. new media). Emma Harrison (91-98) is a Criminal Solicitor in Rob Webber (99-04) pictured below, continues his London, married and lives in Islington. Nick Pimm (88-95) continues his career with the rugby career with Wasps and has also played for Financial Times as Middle Eastern manager and is England Saxons in 2009. Tim Harrison (85-95) studied Criminology & currently based in Abu Dhabi. Psychology at Hull University and is now an Armed Response officer with . Sarah Pimm (95-97) teaches at Hook near .

Laura Hayward (95-04) is in her final year at Edinburgh Stephanie Room (96-07) has just returned from a studying Leisure & Sports management. She is also work placement in Uganda where she was working in deputy President of the Sports Union. a government run clinic near a town called Jinja, about two hours from the capital Kampala. Natalie Laybourne (88-98) has a 2-year-old daughter, India. Natalie recently set up a website business. Dave Slizowski (85-92) is currently teaching English in www.babycakesltd.com Guadalajara, Mexico. He is getting married to Claudia Buenrostro later this year. Alistair McHenry (89-00) works in Leeds with Walker Morris who are one of the UK’s leading commercial Anna Smith (89-96) after a spell teaching in Belize, is law firms specialising in corporate law. currently teaching English in Exeter.

John Middleton (86-91) tells us after years of part- Edward Smith (90-01) teaches Religious Studies at time study, he has qualified as a solicitor and is now Princethorpe College in Warwickshire. Legal Counsel for Citigroup UK. He lives in Durham. Philip G. Smith (85-95) has left the Army after a nine Daniel Wright (97-04) was selected to represent Sandy Mitchell (89-00) pictured below, is Yorkshire year career and is now working with a firm in Kendal, England as a referee at the European Men’s Lacrosse area manager for Aldi. They have just opened their Fyne Boat Kits, who stock and supply build yourself Championships (pictured below 3rd from left). second store in York and have a number of other boat kits and ready built boats. He also supplies boat stores throughout the county. accessories. The address is: www.fyneboatkits.co.uk

James Stathers (85-95) teaches at School where he is Head of Electronics and Technology

Kate Stephenson (93-00) co-owns a vintage clothes and fancy dress shop called ‘Anyone for Tennis?’. The shop is based in St Andrews and has an online store at www.simplyspiffing.co.uk

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