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Heads of School In this issue: Garden Opening

Paul Atkinson, Head Gardener at Sutton Valence came up with the brilliant Girls Reunion Page 2 idea of creating a Heads of School Garden. All previ - ous Heads of School were contacted and given the op - tion of a permanent plaque or a bench, along with their choice of plant. Out of the 86 approached, 53 re - sponded positively and now have their permanent place Choir 1997 Page 4 within the garden. Over 30 people attended the open - ing held in June with Tim Booer (1952 M) and Han - nah Selway (2002 V) offi - cially cutting the ribbon.

Headmaster’s Cricket Page 9

OS News Page 5 Cricket News Page 9 Awards Page 4 Letters Page 3

Information A member of the United For information about , please contact: Westminster Schools’ Foundation Registered Charity No. 309267 • the Admissions Office at Sutton Valence on 01622 845206 or email [email protected] Founded in 1576 by William Lambe • Sutton Valence Preparatory School on 01622 842117 or email [email protected]

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Twenty-fifth anniversary of Girls to join SVS reunion

On Speech Day, held in June, the first girls where invited back to the school for a reception and lunch with the Joe Davies, Headmaster and Mr Haywood (Headmaster 1980-1984). Seven Back row: girls attended. Tracey Little, Louise Gaston (n e Knagg), Emma Isherwood (n e Pickard), Emma Palmer (n e Pearce), Stella Haywood, Charlotte Houlihan (n e Browning), Amanda Fowler   Front Row: Mr Grindlay, Mr Haywood, Mr Davies

William Lambe Where are they now? Society Please go to the ‘Missing OS’ link on the school’s web site. We would be delighted to hear from any Old Suttonians who have not been re - Six members of the William Lambe Society attended an ceiving regular communication from us. We would also like to hear all orchestral concert held in the music school followed by sup - of your news and suggestions, so please keep us up to date by emailing per in the Headmasters’ house. Rebecca Riggs: [email protected]

Benefits of OS Membership

1. Networking opportunities 2. Complimentary invitations to Reunions 3. Invitations to Hockey, Cricket, Golf and Netball matches and tournaments 4. Access to the school’s web site 5. Regular publications – The Suttonian, OS Newsletter, Sutton Views 6. Careers and mentoring – access to over 100 contact names of OS who have expressed their willingness to provide advice.

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Reunion Emails Saturday 12th Required To help to keep o September 2009 ur postage costs under control it would be very helpful if you would ensure tha t we have your current email address. W The next reunion shall be the ‘Middle Aged Spread’ e are intending to send out as much as we Group (leavers 1961 to 1980) with 1981 and 1982 given the can electronically, in- cluding this newsl option to attend ‘Yuppies’ reunion to be held next year or etter and Sutton Views; so please send a to attend ‘Middle Aged Spread’ this year. There shall be n up to date email to [email protected] champagne for the year group with the biggest attendance. with your name in the subject line so t hat we are able to upda our records. te

Letters and excerpts received from Old Suttonians

We receive many letters with kind words from Old Suttonians such as the following:

“T he School still as a most nostalgic and retains the “It w same wonderful atm wonderful return to SVS for me osphere it had 50 years a up with `chums’ go, but with th and to meet ne e w wonderful fa I had not seen for forty cilities and whom impr oved the oppor two years was tremendous and tunities offered to the at none of them pupils. The remarkable in th s chool is obviou ed that much and sly in good had chang hea rt and hands.” were instantly recognisable! The m performed by the Choir anthe Russe ll Lister (1962 was beautifully sung and F) brought a lump to my throat. I look forward to 2009”

Adrian Ford (L 1964)

3 Old Suttonians Newsletter Where are they now? Choir 1997

Top row: E Rothwell, E Mahrabian, E Midwood , B Harper, D Willdridge, A Mansfield, E Bailey , V Day, K Barker, H Ho Middle Row: C Davey, S Knowles , G Saunders, Mr P Horley, Mr R Rothwell, Dr A Cruttenden, Mr A Leang, E Adams, M Meredith, C Best Front Row: C Coltella, C Jasper , J Coltella, L Ross, Mr C Parkinson, J Jones, E Doorey, C Piper, J Masson.

We have no valid address for the names of pupils in italics. If you are in touch with any of these Old Suttonians, please let us know.

OS - OS Marriages Awards 2008/09 Below is a list of Old Suttonians who have gone on to marry each Atchison Award other. If you could be one who should also be on this list, please let Hayley Cooke (2007 S & G) us know: Jack Field (2007 Cl) Bennett/Hunting Simon Palmer (1987 W) married Natasha Page (1987 V) Wesley Jackson (2007 H) Nicholas Haywood (1988 M) married Simmone Page (1988 V) Gabriella Roberts (2007 L) James Roberts (1994 L) married Felicity Lynes (1996 V) Sonia Tarczalowicz (2007 S & L) James Evans (1996 L) married Madeleine Gear (1996 V) Georgina Baker (2007 S & H) Fred Baumhardt (1995 W) married Kelly Frost (1996 V) Spencer Theobald (1998 F & M) married Alexandra Pugh (2001 V) Enterprise Award Caroline Woods (2001 S)

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News of Old Suttonians BROWN Ben (1978 F) has published a HORNE Edward (2005 G). Ed, who is a then the largest law firm. He then went into book entitled “Sandstealers”, a modern war University of South Carolina Aiken Senior, private practice for about 15 years, thor - thriller. won the Intercollegiate Tennis Association oughly enjoyed it and in the last 2½ years has NCAA Division II Arthur Ashe Sportsman - become head of legal affairs for a large Multi BURTON John (1949 DB), has recently ship Award for the Southeast Region. Only National Corporation. completed the Bruce Trail (nearly 900k) and one male and one female from each region remains fairly active with various voluntary acquire this prestigious sportsmanship award MORRIS Phillip (1981 L) recently up - organisations. per year. Horne was nominated by an dated us. After 10 years of living in the Mid - anonymous regional coach and voted the dle East his work is now taking him to South COBBOLD Louise (1991 S), recently sent winner by the ITA regional Committee. Africa for 6 months or so and then on to an email updating us. She has been working Australia. His wife Shirley and 2 children are in Theatre Stage Management for the past LOVELOCK Julian (1967 W). Article in looking forward to their next adventure and 12 years. Recently finished working with the Daily Telegaph on 29th September 2008. another new culture. French and Saunders on their UK tour “Still “Two books were published in 1936 – The Alive” which finished at the Theatre Royal, Head Master Speaks and The Head Mistress RICHARDS Neil (1967 F) recently ap - Drury Lane. She is due to start work shortly speaks – featuring essays by heads of leading peared in the ‘Taylorian 2008’, having just re - as a Stage Manager on the upcoming tour of public schools. In the latest edition, Julian tired. He has left the Merchant Taylors’ after Chitty Chitty Bang Bang. Louise would like Lovelock, Buckingham University’s Chief 21 years service as Biology Teacher and sub - to ask if any previous school friends would Operating Officer and a former headmaster sequently Head of Biology. like tickets then to get in touch with her. of Akeley Wood, approached the same schools again to gauge the educational land - ROBERTS Tristan (2005 H) signed for HARMAN Nicholas (1998 W), has been in scape 70 years on. Ten heads contributed to Gloucester Rugby for 2008/09 season. We touch to let us know that after 4 years of the book, released this autumn by the Uni - wish him well. study (receiving both a BA with Honours versity of Buckingham Press.” and a Graduate Diploma) and 5 years of VOELCKER Thomas (1970 C) continues working in both private and public practice, MERCHANT Zaheer (1984 W) updated to work as a full time orchestral player at the that he has attained his status as a fully Char - us on his career. Since leaving SVS he re - Opera House in Zurich. tered Landscape Architect and Member of turned back to Singapore and served in the the Landscape Institute; which has been a army for 2½ years then went off to Univer - WYSOCKI Stefan (2003 M), emailed with Royal Chartered body since 1997. sity, graduated with a LLB (Hons), was news that he has received a Masters in Me - called as a Barrister (Middle Temple) and chanical Engineering from the University of went back to Singapore into practice with .

Births Engagements HAYZELDEN-JOHNS on 10th May 2008. BROOKS on 26th August 2008, to Re - BILLS (DE LUCY)-BASHAM on 21st Charlie Hayzelden (1999 L) and Claire Bry - becca Brooks (nee Stene) (1991 S) and hus - February 2009, Nicholas Bills (de Lucy) ony Johns at St Mary’s Church, Martlesham band Martin and second son, Toby. (1992 W) proposed to Charlotte Basham in Suffolk. Anna Blest (1999 V), David Bail - (1992 S) at the Twickenham Stoop at half lie (1999 L) and Oliver Hayzelden (1993 L) EASTER on 21st July 2008, to Gilly Easter time in the middle of the pitch. They are get - were present. and Rupert Easter (1981 W), a daughter, ting married in Weybridge on 5th December Dorothy Diane Easter. 2009. LYON-FOREMAN on 30th August 2008. Andrew Lyon (2001 F) and Charlotte Fore - FRANCE on 7th September 2008, to man (2001 S). Over 100 Old Suttonians at - Sophia Lenton-Brook and John-Paul France tended the service in Lydd. (1992 W), a son, Hugo John Lenton Brook Marriages France. DYKE-FORD on 27th September 2008. TEMPLETON on 13th December 2007, to Simon J Dyke (1991 F) and Catherine Ford. Rebecca Templeton (nee HEAD) (1995 V) Desmond High (1973 F) and David Bunker and Neil Templeton, a daughter, Katie. (1954 M) were present.

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Deaths ASPINALL on 10th June 2008, peacefully farm. A keen meteorologist he collected GOODWIN on 29th March 2009, Anne in hospital, Phyllis Mary Aspinall, aged 89, weather data for the Met Office and for (ex Matron, Cornwallis), sadly died from widow of Briant Aspinall (Headmaster 1950- more than 30 years was Hon. Director of the leukaemia. 53). Show. Many years on Headcorn Parish Council, sometime as Chairman. In 1950s HALL Peter, Ex Bursar from 1969-1987 ASPINALL on 12th January 2009, Harry was selected for Kent shooting team. De - has died. Michael Aspinall (1943 W), died suddenly at scribed at his memorial service as ‘One of the home aged 82. Husband of Avril and adored last yeomen of ’. HARRISON on 9th January 2009, at the father of Beccy and Mark and grandfather of Heart of Kent Hospice after a long battle seven. EVENDEN on 17th December 2007. against cancer, Edmund David Harrison Peter Evenden (1940 W). Born a farmer’s (1954 F), aged 72. David, as he was always BARROW in September 2008, John (1956 son in Egerton. He attended Sutton Valence known, was the eldest of five brothers who W). School until he was sixteen when he returned were at Sutton Valence School. He was fol - home to help with the war effort. Although lowed by Jonathan (1958 F), twins Peter and BEACON on 3rd August 2008. Peter Bea - his first instinct was really towards engineer - Noel (both 1960 F) and the late Philip (1965 con (1945 W). Father of Christopher Bea - ing he followed in the family tradition and F) who sadly died in Canada 24 years ago. con (1973 W). after his marriage moved to a farm near David’s two children, Elizabeth (1995 V) and . His first wife died prematurely Ian (1997 L) as well as his nephew, Robert BUTTIFANT in January 2008, Alan (1939 and shortly after that he moved to Wales and (1987 L) and his nieces Kate (1989 V) and DB). subsequently built a successful landscaping Fiona Sneddon (1989 V), his sister Mar - business. He was unusual in that he was tal - garet’s daughter, were also at Sutton Va - CROSS on 7th April 2009, Lionel (1948 ented working with both wood and metal, lence. David thoroughly enjoyed his school W). He had been in hospital for several creating some stunning bespoke garden or - days spending much time with the boarders weeks and was going home when he died. namental statutory and framework. In re - even though he was a Day Boy and inviting Lionel and his wife, Pat, attended the Oldest tirement, he moved back to Hampshire close them to his home in Hawkenbury. He and Boldest reunion last year. It was the first to his family where at the age of 70 he started gained his Football Colours and was a mem - time he had been back to the school since he a successful Pick Your Own business on his ber of the Scout Troop and the School Choir. had left. It was a great pleasure to meet such son-in-law’s farm. His great joy during these On leaving school he did his National Service a charming man – Rebecca Riggs, Develop - later years was the proximity of his family, es - in the East Kent Regiment, the Buffs, at ment Office. pecially his two grand daughters. He died as Canterbury, before joining the family firm. he would have chosen as he remained fit and His love of the outdoor life and young people active to the end and just ‘stopped’ one was fulfilled by his involvement in the Scout morning. movement; he became Scout Leader of the Sutton Scouts and later turned down the op - FAIRBANK on 12th January 2009, portunity to become a District Commis - Michael H Fairbank (ex-staff 1955-1984). A sioner so that he could continue his work at memorial service was held at the school on the grass roots. His love of sport was centred 26th March 2009 and was attended by over on soccer as he founded the Sutton Saints 80 Old Suttonians and friends. football club and developed this over the years. He met his future wife, Joan, on a FERMOR on 12th December 2008, Scout expedition to Scotland and they settled Michael Fermor (1951 M). Father of C D in Bearsted where he was a pillar of the com - Fermor (1976 L) and R F Fermor (1981 F). munity. He was a family man who was DAVIDSON on 28th July 2008, Rosa After leaving Sutton Valence, Michael went looked up to by his younger brothers and sis - (2005). into farming and built a good reputation win - ter. He was delighted when his daughter ning many prizes at the Marden Fruit Show, Elizabeth married and had two children DAY on died 24.October 2008, Alfred Ed - now the National Fruit Show. A keen sup - whom he adored. David was a big man in ward Alan Day BA MBE DL(1937 W). porter of his local community, he was instru - every sense, but he was a gentle giant and a Member of shooting VIII, King’s Scout at mental in raising the money to extend the gentleman who will missed by all who knew School. After leaving Cambridge with 1st floodlit tennis courts of his local sports cen - him. Class degree in Argriculture joined his fa - tre and he was also a member of the East ther, Alfred, (a governor of SVS) on family Farleigh Parish Council.

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Deaths HATCH on 24th March 2009, Alex G serving as Secretary to Duchy of Lancaster maths and running the department on two Hatch (2001 F), sadly died unexpectedly. among other important posts. He retired as occasions, coaching hockey, master i/c sail - Alex played and enjoyed the OS v School Deputy Under Secretary of State with a CB ing, commanding the CCF, assessing the hockey tournament on the Sunday prior to and a passion for community and charitable Duke of Edinburgh scheme, playing in the his death. Alex was a ‘star’ at all sports and work. orchestras and ensembles and singing in the won a Sports Scholarship to Sutton Valence. Chapel Choir. David was also licensed to as - He obtained a degree in Business Economics LEBON on 22nd December 2008. James sist the Chaplain at the Eucharist and was and Business Law and had a successful ca - (1977 L). Video director and graphic artist master i/c university applications and ca - reer in the commercial world. A website has who epitomised fashionable London of the reers. The funeral was held on Wednesday been set up by Alex’s MD and friend raising eighties and nineties. 6th August at Lympstone Church, Devon.’. money for the Pituitary Foundation: www.justgiving.com/alexhatch. The Old Sut - NAPHTALI on 20th December 2008, tonians’ Association have agreed to purchase Michael (1946 W). a memorial trophy in memory of Alex to be awarded to the winners of the OS v School NEVILLE on 15th September 2008, the Hockey. Revd Dr Graham (Ex-staff 1968-1973); Chaplain of the University of Sheffield (1953-58); Rector of Culworth (1958-63); Eydon (1958-63); Rural Dean of Culworth (1962-63); Chaplain and Lecturer at Christ Church College, Canterbury (1963-68); Prin - cipal Lecturer at Eastbourne College of Ed - ucation (1973-76); East Sussex College of Higher Education (1976-79); Brighton Poly - techic (1979-80); Diocesan Director of Edu - cation, Lincoln (1980-87); Canon and Prebendary of Lincoln Cathedral (1982-89); aged 86. Obituary and photograph from The Independent HILLS-JOHNES on 23rd September NEWBERY on 23rd October 2008, Peter 2008. Bryan (1939 DB). Passed away in his LYNCH on 17th November 2008. Kieran (1946 W). His widow wrote “He was always sleep at Maidstone Hospital. Lynch (1980 F). Kieran joined Sutton Va - very proud to have attended Sutton Valence lence School from Eylesden Court in 1974. and he felt that the school had moulded him HOCKING in 2007. Francis C Hocking A keen, committed and able pupil, he com - into the well-respected gentleman that he (1939 M). pleted a promising year of A Level studies. was throughout his life”. Tragically, illness forced him to leave school HYDE on 31st December 2007, Charles and consequently prevented him from pur - NORTHOVER on 24th September 2008. Hyde (1970 L). Former Head of School. suing a career. He was very proud of having Christopher (1956 W) aged 75. Please see below cricket report. been at the school and maintained regular contact with several of his former teachers. SLOAN in December 2008, Colin Han - JAMES on 17th September 2008, Richard He died in the Heart of Kent Hospice after a nington Sloan AFC (1944 W). After leaving Austin James CB MC (1933 DB) aged 88. very courageous fight against cancer. Sutton Valence School, where he has been Richard was the younger son of Headmaster by John Harcourt (Staff 1977-2003) Head of School and an outstanding sports - T M James (1932-50). During the war, he man, he entered the RAF where he attained was evacuated from Dunkirk and then after MOSS-GIBBONS on 25th July 2008, the rank of Squad Leader and was a member service in the Middle East where he was David (1967 F), aged 59. Bradfield College of the aerobatic display team in 1950-51. He awarded his MC and twice mentioned in obituary: ‘David was a member of the Senior later became a commercial pilot captaining despatches he was captured and held in sev - Common Room between 1971-2005. During Viscount aeroplanes for Cambrian Airways. eral concentration camps. He returned to this time the positions he held included Brother of W R Sloan (1946 W) and A M the UK weighing six stones and, after gradu - Housemaster of G House, Deputy Head - Sloan (1943 W). ating from Cambridge he went into the Civil master (School Master) and Housemaster of Service through whose ranks he rose rapidly Stevens House. His contributions to the Col - STEPHENS at Christmas 2007, Ernest lege were endless ranging from teaching (1947 W).

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Deaths Old Suttonian Association STEPHANY-WEDDELL Michael (1959 W). Annual General Meeting TIPPLES on 8th January 2009, Stuart Tip - ples (1940 M). Saturday 21st March 2009 TURK in March 2009, Patrick R Turk (1944 W). Present: Mrs Nicki Ellis, Chairman of OSA, and 12 other members of the Association.

Apologies for Absence from 38 members of the Association.

The minutes of the 2008 AGM were approved and signed by the Chairman as a true and accurate record.

The Hon. Treasurer George Horton sent his apologies. Philip Higgins, standing in as Hon Secretary for the meeting in the absence of Colin Shaw, reported to the meeting that the OS finances were healthy and the Accounts would hopefully be ready for the next OS Com - mittee meeting in June.

In the absence of Colin Shaw the Hon Secretary, Philip Higgins read out the secretary's report. Colin reported that he had recently moved house to Hampshire and after 32 years on the Committee, 23 years as Keeper of Records, nearly 20 years as Archivist, and Hon Secretary for 13 years he had decided that this would be his last year and he would stand down from 2010. Colin thanked Helen Knott, Rebecca Riggs, David Bunker and David Pickard for their assistance. WALLACE on 8th March 2009, William Wallace (1945 DB). Otherwise known as ‘Ali David Bunker reported on sporting activities of the OSA. Bongo’ – British comedy magician and pres - ident of The Magic Circle who performed an Rupert Humphrey reported that 77 were attending the Annual OSA Dinner. act in which he was known as the ‘Shriek of Araby’. He won a scholarship to Sutton Va - David Bunker was re-elected President, Colin Shaw was re-elected for one more year as lence, leaving at 16 to begin his career as an Secretary, the post of Treasurer was left vacant with the Committee to look for a replacement entertainer. He created his Shriek of Araby for George Horton, Rupert Humphrey was re-elected as Dinner Secretary, David Pickard character after his time in the National Serv - was elected as Keeper of Records, Nigel Swaffer was elected as a new Trustee and Jonathan ice. The character had sung a song which Evans was elected on to the Committee. Rodney Stubblefield was elected to be a Vice Pres - began: “My name is Ali Bongo and I come ident for his services to the OSA. from Pongo, pong-tiddley-pongo land”. Among his later magic catch-phrases were “Hocus Pocus Fishbones Chokus”. He wrote many books on magic and acted as magic consultant for many plays, opera, ballets and TV shows including David Nixon’s Magic Golf News Box and The Paul Daniels Magic Show.

WILCOCKSON on 6th April 2009, Ian After qualifying for the finals of the Grafton/Morrish in 2007 and winning one match in Wilcockson (Wilco) (1951 M) on 6th April the Finals, the OS Golfing Society again qualified for the Finals in 2008. This time they won 2009, brother to James (1955 M) and father three matches in the Finals, beating Ipswich, Shrewsbury and Aldenham before losing 1-2 to to Patrick (1982 M). Haileybury in the Quarterfinals. This is a splendid achievement and they have again reached the finals in 2009, finishing 5th out of 19 in the South Area Qualifying Round at Knole Park WOODERSON on 15th December 2008. in May, beating King's Canterbury, Christ's Hospital, Brighton, Hurstpierpoint and St Dun - Stanley J Wooderson (1933 W). Brother of stan's amongst others. The Finals take place at Hunstanton at the end of September 2009. Sydney (1933 W), Alfred (1930) and father to Richard (1961 L) and Jill.

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Annual Golf Tournament Friday 9th October 2009

Friends, Parents and Old Suttonians’ are invited to make up a team at Prince’s Golf Club in Sandwich. A mailing shall be sent out within the next couple of months with further details. Cricket News Headmaster’s Cricket

On 30th June a team of OS, all of whom have been at one time captain of the School XI, played a match against the School. A further 15 attended as spectators, a really good response from captains for the last 60 years. The occasion marked the departure of Joe Davies after his years of excellent service to the School and also Group of Past-Captains and Bob Chance (Past Master i/c Cricket) at lunch to be the first appearance of a book detailing the history of cricket at the School – details to be found elsewhere in this newsletter.

This is the second of such ‘Past Captains’ v School fix - tures. The first was supposed to mark the centenary of cricket on the Upper – but was played more than 15 years too early to be an accurate anniversary. One of this year’s players AW Dixon (1966 M) also played as a past captain in the previous match in 1971 and some of the present day’s spectators also played alongside Dixon in that game. The School won by 7 wickets.

Andrew Dixon (Captain of Past-Captains) and Tyler Griffin (Captain School 1st XI)

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Report on OS Cricket 2008

After the 100% record in 2007 a return to reality in a dismal sum - over the years was variously on duty behind the bar at the Queen's, mer, although we only lost the one game to the weather. A drawn King's or Swan. game against the School was followed by wins against Peter Davies As to the games themselves, the match against the School was a XI and The Dragons, but losses to Roffensians. Marden and Blair high scoring draw, with OS setting the School an unreasonable (in Hart's East Kent Allstars. The Scorpions match suffered the same the eyes of the School coaches) target of 259, Wes Jackson top scor - watery fate as 2 years ago with no play possible after lunch. ing for the OS with 88. As it happens, a young school side got to 232- 8 and in fact faced 2 more overs than the OS, so honours were about The year had not started off well with the news of the untimely even. Michael Coles followed his 7-41 for the School in 2007 with 5- death from cancer of Charles Hyde (1970 Lambes) on 31st Decem - 64 for the OS. ber 2007. Charlie was a fine schoolboy cricketer and played a num - ber of games for the OS whilst still at school and just after leaving. In recent seasons the OS side has comprised players who have left He was a top class fast medium bowler and good middle order bats - in the previous couple of years and the standard of fielding from man and at a time when University cricket was of a very high stan - both sides was depressingly high in the eyes of some slightly more dard was considered a safe bet for a blue at Cambridge. mature OS spectators! Comparisons between generations are always difficult but he would probably be bracketed with Robbie Joseph, now playing for Kent, The week itself was a mixed bag, dogged by dull weather (although as the two best fast bowlers to play for the School in the last 40 years. only the Scorpions game was wiped out). We were given good hid - ings by Roffensians and Marden, but the second weekend was a bit Sadly from an OS perspective he never really got around to play - more positive, finishing with two wins, the latter match with the ing University cricket and more or less gave up the game until he Dragons being won with a ball to spare for the second time in 3 played a few matches in recent years for his village side. years. Pat Stileman was the pick of the players (and even found time to captain Marden against us and score 43 not out. Other good per - The second piece of unpleasant news was the disappearance of formances included a maiden OS 50 from Simon Higgins, and runs Michael Hetherington on a walking holiday in South Africa in Feb - and wickets from Jack Field. ruary 2008. That name might not mean much to most OS but Michael was a master at and was responsible in The match managers had a slightly tougher time getting teams out 1972 for the creation of the Brewers Company Cup, in which the OS this year, or so it seemed. The lesson appears to be to plan early participated throughout its existence. Michael wrote to contacts at a and get a written confirmation! Not sure how we can ever avoid late number of Schools of comparable size and Tubby Craven was ap - dropouts apart from “selecting” 13 and if more than 11 arrive on the parently the first to respond (by return). We regularly encountered day then leave out anyone who has pulled out at short in the past! him either at games against Aldenham or at the finals of the com - petition. Michael was very much the old style schoolmaster and gen - As ever thanks to Philip Higgins for umpiring most of our games. tleman, and the several OS who attended a memorial service at Peter Wooderson is umpiring less than he used to but hope we will Aldenham in September 2008 found themselves part of a huge con - still see him regularly. Thanks to those who pitched in with scoring gregation who were paying their respects. and to Kathy and Lorna High for the essential part of the day – the catering. It is something of a cliché to say that we are playing on The third sadness was the death of Keith Davies in March. Keith one of the best grounds in Kent, but it continues to be the case. We was younger brother of Peter Davies who had been landlord at the remain grateful to the Headmaster for allowing use of Upper, and Queen's Head for much of the 1970s and was very much part of SV equally fortunate to have Ian and his team preparing wickets and village life. He played the odd game for the OS when we were short generally looking after us. and against us for the Village and subsequently Peter Davies XI, and Desmond High (1973 Founders)

2008 results in summary

OS 258-8 dec (W Jackson 88) The School 232-8 (Lawton 75 Match drawn M Coles 5-64)

OS 94-2 v Scorpions Match abandoned

OS 196 (P Stileman 55) Old Roffesians 199-3 Roffesians won by 7 wickets

OS 185-9 innings closed

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“The History of Cricket at Sutton Valence”

Now on sale - proceeds to help fund sports initiatives - this book covers the years 1800 to the early 2000s and relates the many ups and downs (mostly ups) that the sport has en - joyed here at the School. With a wealth of statistics, it allows comparisons of standards between the generations. Records of results against all our traditional opponents can also be found in the accompanying appendix as well as the names of all those who have played for the school at one time or another.

Who took over 100 wickets in one school cricket season? Who scored 184 not out and found himself on the losing side? How was the prestigious Brewer’s Cup competition won and what was the gen - erosity of the match officials that made the victory possible? Who was the School cricket star that made a name for himself as a luminary in the USA cricket scene? What was ‘The Dunces Cap’ and when was it worn? Who set fire to the pavilion? When did a hot air balloon stop play temporarily?

These and many other questions are addressed in what, it is hoped, will be the first of a series of books detailing a variety of sports at the school – the next one will be about Rugby. The book costs £8.50 (£10.00 inc. postage and packing) and is available from David Pickard at the School or [email protected] or 01622 845271.

Photographs - Archives Played 11 won 6, lost 3 drawn 1 abandoned 1- a great year.

Cricket – 1964

Ted Groves, Howard Evans, Adrian Ford, Chris Hayes, David Allaway, David Pakeman “Batty” Cant, Martyn King, Andrew Barr, Andrew Dixon, Trevor Goulden

11 Old Suttonians Newsletter News from the School New Headmaster

In September 2009, Bruce Grindlay MA (Cantab.), MusB, FRCO (CHM) will take over from Joe Davies MA (Cantab).

Mr Grindlay joins the school from his position as Director of Music at Christ’s Hospital, Horsham – popularly known as The Bluecoat School. Ed - ucated at King’s School, Wimbledon and Saint George’s Senior School in Van - couver, Mr Grindlay gained his MA and post-graduate qualification from Emmanuel College, Cambridge, where he was also an organ scholar.

A keen sportsman with a single figure golf handicap, Mr Grindlay is married to Lilla, who teaches English at Christ’s Hospital, and they have two children, Jessica, nine, and Sam, seven.

Joe Davies’ Farewell

Joe Davies is leaving at the end of the summer term after 8 very successful years as Headmaster. During his tenure the school has built several new fa - cilities both at the Senior School and the Preparatory School, including the Baughan Theatre, the indoor swimming pool, the new Prep Dining Hall and OSA Contacts the soon to be completed athletics track. Academically, the GCSE and A Level results have brought the school into close competition with the local grammar schools. Joe has been a great asset to the school and much of the credit for the school’s renewed and warm relationship with Old Suttonians President and the OSA should go to him. We wish him and Ginny all the very best in his David Bunker (1954 M) new appointment as Headmaster of Haileybury in Hertfordshire. 01622 845271

Honorary Secretary Colin Shaw (1955 W) Dr R J Maloney, [email protected] Deputy Headmaster OSA Liaison Rebecca Riggs Richard Maloney is also leaving at the end of this academic year to take up [email protected] his first appointment as Headmaster at St Bede’s, East Sussex. He will be re - placed by Jeremy Farrell from , who will be moving here with 01622 845271 his wife Jane and their 3 small children in January 2010.

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