THE NEWSLETTER OF THE OLD STORTFORDIAN SOCIETY
ISSUE 138 • OCTOBER 2018
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THIS IS NOT GOODBYE PAGE 16
OS PRESIDENT’S FAMILY DAY PAGE 21
CELEBRATING 150 YEARS • 1868 - 2018
CELEBRATING 150 YEARS • 1868 - 2018
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FROM THE EDITOR Celebrations are already under way as the College reaches its 150th Anniversary, as can be seen by the various events that have been organised to reflect this. Details of these can be found on the back page of this magazine.
CONTACT US Editor: John Rycroft John.rycroft50@gmail.com Tel: (01424) 552104 OS President: Kate Coysten Katecoysten@hotmail.com OS Administrator: Julie Pridmore Julie.pridmore@bishopsstortfordcollege.org Tel: (01279) 838618 Alumni Relations Officer: Jennifer Law Jennifer.law@bishopsstortfordcollege.org Tel: (01279) 838348 Development Director: Kevin Webb Kevin.webb@bishopsstortfordcollege.org Tel: (01279) 838655 Development Office Administrator: Gail Edgar Gail.edgar@bishopsstortfordcollege.org Tel: (01279) 838677 OS Benevolent Fund: Richard Price richard@price-central.com Tel: (01279) 657675 OS Staff Liaison Officer: Simon Lipscombe Simon.lipscombe@bishopsstortfordcollege.org Back issues of OS News can be viewed online by visiting the College’s website www.bishopsstortfordcollege.org Submission of articles: The Editor welcomes articles for inclusion in future issues. Please bear in mind that it is not possible to include all contributions and the Editor reserves the right to revise articles as necessary. The copy deadline for the next edition is 31 January 2019. All copy and photographs should be sent to Julie.pridmore@bishopsstortfordcollege.org, 10 Maze Green Road, Bishop’s Stortford, CM23 2PJ www.facebook.com/The.Old.Stortfordian.Society/ @OldStortfordian The Old Stortfordian Society
Cover Photo: Otto Hutter (SHb, 39-42) – see article on Page 17. College Photographs: Jennifer Law, Andy Long, Ian Taylor and Kevin Webb.
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OS returning to the College, many for the first time for a number of years, have been impressed by the amount of building work that has gone on in recent years, not to mention the rebuild of RPH, and have been overwhelmed by what the College has to offer pupils today; not least the creature comforts of ‘en-suite’ study rooms for the majority of the Senior School’s boarding accommodation! A number of these new buildings, and those opened in the last couple of decades, now have in place plaques at the entrances, inscribed with details of the names they bear. While the likes of Strachan, Mellows and others may be familiar names to past generations of OS, they are not known as individuals to more recent leavers and pupils. This information will also show the dedication of past OS, and members of staff, to the increasing number of outside visitors that the College receives. May I urge that, during this 150th Anniversary year, those OS who have not paid a visit to the College recently, do so. You will be pleasantly surprised at the changes that have taken place within the grounds yet, at the same time, I feel sure you will sense the timelessness that such a place offers, and that the same ethos still exists as when the Rev. Richard Alliott, the first Headmaster, said that he wanted ‘this School to provide a liberal and, at the same time, religious education’. This is very much in evidence when you walk around the College today. 25 YEARS’ IN POST We congratulate Julie Pridmore for 25 years’ dedicated service to the Old Stortfordian Society. Julie joined the College in 1993 as the OS Administrator and has served the OS Committee, OS Community and College diligently for a quarter of a century. John Rycroft paid tribute to Julie and her unfaltering dedication to the OS and OS President, Kate Coysten, presented her with a beautiful engraved wine carafe, glasses and bouquet at the 50th Anniversary Reunion.
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FROM THE HEADMASTER, JEREMY GLADWIN By the time you read this, our 150th anniversary year will already be under way and a number of special events will be taking place. Highlights include a special Service of Remembrance, a series of music recitals, Ferguson Lecture Series, drama productions and the Literature/ Art Festival. All this will culminate in the OS weekend on 29/30 June 2019. We will be launching a commemorative fully illustrated hardback book to mark the occasion. Colourful and informative, I very much hope this is something you will wish to purchase as a souvenir of your association with the College. Details on how to order this and other 150th anniversary merchandise can be found on the back page of the address cover sheet. We are also using our anniversary year as an opportunity to launch our 150 Fundraising Appeal. The aim of this appeal is to fund more means-tested bursaries for children who would flourish thanks to a College education, but whose
parents could not otherwise afford the fees. We are also taking this opportunity to fundraise for the School House building which currently sits empty. We hope that within the next two years, it will be transformed into a classroom wing for the Senior School and become the ‘front door’ for all visitors to the College as well as accommodating the Senior School Common Room and the Headmaster’s and Bursar’s secretariat. I am conscious that many of you already make donations to the College and I am very grateful for this. I mentioned at Speech Day that a number of long serving academic and support staff have recently retired. Many of you will remember them from your own time at the College. They are Nick Alexander, Nigel Courtman, Kathy King, Anne Lye, Sue and Trevor Novell, Rod Reed and Fiona Williams. I pay tribute to them all. Malcolm Hemingway has retired after 10 years’ dedicated service as the Bursar.
He has been a wonderful colleague to work alongside and I look forward to working with his successor, Paul Stanley. As Philip Hargrave has stepped down as Chair of Governors, I would like to thank him so much for all he has done and to wish his successor, Guy Baker (MJH,AH, 76-83), all the best in his new role. Even as we celebrate the College’s 150th Anniversary, we need to turn our minds to the future. Work will soon be carried out to upgrade Grimwade, Benson and Sutton Houses. We will then turn our attention to updating the Cloisters and Library teaching blocks. The College’s future development projects include creating a new base for Learning Support, building a new Music Department, building a Sixth Form Centre, improving Drama facilities and enhancing sports provision. These projects will only become a reality thanks to a realistic, but challenging fundraising target. I do hope you will join me in helping the College celebrate our 150th year and I look forward to seeing you in the months ahead.
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A LIFE IN THE DAY OF: AMY SEARS Where is home? Home right now is Perth, Western Australia. I moved here with my partner in September 2017 on a working visa.
(BH, 11-13)
Strongest memory of BSC? My strongest memory was Upper 6th Speech Day. It was bittersweet leaving the college yet celebrating with everyone in my year. Biggest lesson learnt at BSC? That nothing is out of reach if you work for it.
Career? I have just started my new job working as a paralegal at Dentons here in Perth. The plan is to convert my law degree here in Australia, to train and qualify here as a lawyer. Career plan B? My partner is a dentist, so plan B would be running our own dental practice together. Earliest memory? My earliest memories are all from the swimming pool. From a very young age I’ve always loved swimming, competing from seven years old and carried on, even during my time at Bishop’s Stortford College.
Your best quality? I think my best quality is my ability to analyse a situation from different perspectives. This quality is not just useful for my legal studies or my work in law, but also allows me to be diplomatic in my approach to lots of issues in life rather than just seeing things from my point of view. Sometimes it’s easy for us to forget how other people have differing views to us on the same issue. Your worst quality? I am not a morning person - I get super grumpy if I haven’t had enough sleep! Guilty pleasure? Bingeing on series. I like to work with the TV on in the background so I end up watching a series that I can follow. At the moment, I’m watching Law & Order! Who would play you in a movie of your life? Jennifer Lawrence – we’re both clumsy and she doesn’t seem to take herself too seriously. Dream dinner party guests? Amal Clooney, Quentin Tarantino, Steven Gerrard and Justin Trudeau.
Earliest memory of BSC? My earliest memory is from the taster sessions at the College following the end of GCSE exams. I met all the girls from Benson House and immediately felt at home. We kept in touch over the summer and I was so excited to come back in September to start my A levels.
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Biggest inspiration? My family. My parents have been steadfast in their support for me in everything I do, instilling in me so many values that have made me who I am. They are my biggest inspiration both as individuals and as a team. Philosophy? Failure is not the opposite of success - it is part of it. Where would you time travel to? Ancient Greece - I took Classical Civilisation as an A-level so have always been fascinated with this era. First record you bought? My first single was ‘2 Become 1’ by the Spice Girls but I think my first album was by All Saints! Biggest regret? I think if I could go back and do it again, I would have taken a gap year after university and done some more travelling, it is such a big world out there. Opportunities to take a year out of work or study don’t come along very often! What advice would you give to a 2019 BSC Leaver? Everyone tells you to take every opportunity given to you and that is true. But, you should
Starstruck moment? I’m not sure I have ever been starstruck - I don’t think I have ever met anyone famous! However, I am sure that if I ever met Tom Hardy, I would be absolutely speechless! Top of your bucket list? Visiting Pig Island in the Bahamas. I have always loved pigs and seeing videos of them swimming in the sea and playing on the beach makes me want to see them for real!
never assume that opportunities will always be given to you on a plate; if you want something, go out and find that opportunity yourself!
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COLLEGE NEWS WELCOME TO OUR NEW BURSAR We would like to welcome Paul Stanley, our new Bursar who has joined the College from Summer Fields School in Oxford. Paul’s career in the British Army was diverse; as a Commando and Parachute trained Royal Engineer officer, he delivered many construction projects and trained both junior and senior leaders. He was part of a doctrine development group that reviewed stabilisation and counter insurgency methods as a result of lessons learned in Iraq and Afghanistan. His final appointment, as Commanding Officer of the University of London Officer Training Corps, gave him responsibility for 450 undergraduate officer cadets as well as reserve army officer training for London and the
South East. This interest in training and education led to his appointment in 2014 as Operations Director of Summer Fields School, Oxford, a boys’ preparatory school. At Summer Fields, Paul was fortunate to have the opportunity to deliver significant capital projects and meet the challenges of inspection. Paul’s long-standing enthusiasm for competitive sport and exercise has evolved into less demanding endeavours; running and football have turned into jogging and golf, activities he is looking forward to participating in locally. For an adrenalin fix, Paul takes to the race track on his 200mph motorbike. Paul is delighted to be appointed as Bursar at Bishop’s Stortford College. He lives on campus with his wife, Christine; their two
boys having left home are now living in Aylesbury and San Francisco. Both Paul and Christine are very much looking forward to being part of the College community.
FAREWELL MALCOLM We would like to wish Malcolm Hemingway and his wife, Anne, a very long and happy retirement in Suffolk. Malcolm was appointed Bursar at BSC in 2008, after his previous military career, and has successfully provided support to the Pre Prep, Prep and Senior School. He has always been most helpful and supportive of the Old Stortfordian Society too, for which we are extremely grateful. The list of projects completed during his time is phenomenal, all handled in a very professional manner,
CITY DRINKS On 7 March 2018 we welcomed along a large number of OS, staff and parents to our City Drinks
the most recent being the construction of the new Houses, Rowe, Collett and Trotman, not forgetting the rebuilding of RPH after the devastating fire. Behind Malcolm’s often formal exterior is a very kind, caring and thoughtful man, a real devoted family man with a wicked sense of humour. Malcolm is a keen nature lover with a passion for his garden and wildlife, especially birds, together with a real love of music, so will have lots to keep him occupied.
event held at The Bottlescrue, near St. Paul’s in London. It was a resounding success with a buzzing atmosphere. Do try and join us at the next one and see for yourself.
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COLLEGE NEWS BRAND NEW DAY/ BOARDING HOUSES The College welcomed guests to the opening of the three new Day/Boarding Houses. Former Headmaster, John Trotman (9711) officially opened the new girls’ boarding House, Trotman House. Peter Collett (GH,DBH, 43-52) opened our brand new boys’ House, Collett House and Peter Rowe (GH,SH, 39-46, Headmaster, 57-70) opened Rowe House.
EXAM RESULTS Congratulations to all of our Upper Sixth Form students on a fantastic set of A Level results! 82% of grades were A*-B, 52% of grades were A*-A and more than a third achieved 3 or more A* or A grades. In addition, 95% of the increasingly popular EPQ were awarded A*-B and the 5 students offered places at Oxbridge achieved the grades needed to take up their places. We wish everyone the best of luck for the future. GCSE results day marked another day of celebrations at the College. 34% of non-reformed subjects (marked A*-G) and 23% of the new reformed subjects (marked 9-1) achieved the top grades of A* or 9. In the non-reformed subjects, 57% of grades were A*-A. 31 pupils have been awarded the College’s prestigious Ten Club tie for achieving a 7, 8, 9, A or A* in ten subjects. Many congratulations to our Upper 5th pupils, who can now look forward to their time in the Sixth Form.
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HOME NEWS RYE MEADS Robert Dowsett (GH,HH, 53-60) writes: Reading on the BSC website about a visit to Rye Meads nature reserve by the Lower 6th biologists brings back memories of 60 years ago. Both Richard Norden (GH,HH, 54-62, Governor, 90-10) and I were involved with the pioneering bird ringing station at Rye Meads in the late 1950s and early 60s, cycling over during the weekends. I was a member of the Rye Meads Ringing Group’s first committee until I left for Africa in 1962. The group published in 2005 a detailed account of its activities during the 40 years to 2000 (‘The Birds of Rye Meads’, by Harris and Roper) - it is
still very active. Our enthusiastic interest in ornithology was first encouraged at BSC by Arnold Darlington through the Natural History Society. Teachers associated with other hobbies were equally inspiring and several of our generation owe our chosen professions to the training we received in those extracurricular activities.
MBE Richard Carter (GH,SHb, 66-73) was awarded the MBE in the 2018 New Year’s Honours for his services to education. Richard went to Buckingham Palace, with his wife, Jill, to receive his medal from Prince William, the Duke of Cambridge. They met up with Richard’s brother, Chris (GH,SHb, 64-71). Richard keeps in regular contact with a number of OS contemporaries: Bob Burgess (GH, SH, 63-72), Stephen Hiner (SHb, 70-74), Nigel Baylem (GH,SHb, 64-73), Nick Blaxill (SHa, 69-74), Bryan Glegg (SHb, 68-73) and Mark Collinson (GH,SH, 66-73), who lives in California. Richard and Stephen recently visited the College to be shown around the campus and have the new development plans explained to them by Development Director, Kevin Webb. It culminated with a visit to the newest boarding house, Rowe House. The existence of en-suite dorms was unimaginable in ‘their day’.
Richard Carter and his wife, Jill, at Buckingham Palace after receiving his MBE from the Duke of Cambridge.
LONDON TO JAPAN CHALLENGE We are proud to support George Cullen (WH,SUH, 00-11) as he undertakes a huge charity fundraising challenge, raising funds for Movember, where he will cycle from London to Japan, together with his friend Ben Cook. Formerly a professional rugby player and currently working for a London based sports consultancy, George is going to be a familiar face on campus this autumn as he returns to the College to support our Director of Rugby, Andre Beukes, with training the 1st XV team alongside his city-based work commitments. Please follow the challenge on Instagram - thehairyhandlebars and support their fundraising efforts if you can: https://tinyurl.com/ycsosvtr
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HOME NEWS WELCOME TO THE SOCIETY Our 2018 U6th Leavers are now officially Old Stortfordians and are about to embark on a new life after the College. Before exam leave began, Julie Pridmore (OS Administrator, 93-) and Jennifer Law (Alumni Relations Officer, 11-) had the pleasure of sharing the diverse benefits of becoming an active Old Stortfordian.
CAMPUS VISIT Just before the end of term, we welcomed School House friends, Albert (Kim Hock) Pang (SH, 79-80) and Kon Yim (KY) Lee (SH, 75-80) and their wives, Sarah and Kelly, back on campus for a tour after many years away from Bishop’s Stortford. It was wonderful to see memories rekindled of shared days and nights as they were given a final tour of School House before restoration work began. Albert and KY were in the same study, a period that Albert confesses was one of the best times of his life. Albert is now a Dental Surgeon in a single chair practice next to his home in Haywards
REMINISCING! Stuart FINDLAY (GH,SHa, 55-61) writes: Penny and I stayed a night with John BOLLAND (GH,HH, 54-63) and his wife, Christine, in Norwich. John was easily the best all round sportsman of our era and held the school 100 yards swim freestyle record for many years. He has retired to Norfolk after a career in academia.
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Heath, West Sussex and KY is a Priest in the Anglican Church (Diocese of West Malaysia). He qualified as a Quantity Surveyor before he had a calling to Bible College in Australia and was in Europe on holiday visiting a number of countries before the long journey home to Malaysia. A jovial sharing of memories and stories epitomised the tour during which both Albert and KY spoke warmly of their College Masters. Two of these were Chris Woodhouse (Staff, 76-) and Charlie Bannister (Staff, 78-), whom we were lucky enough to meet during their walk down memory lane.
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OVERSEAS NEWS ‘ANNIES’ AWARD Kirstine, mother of James BAXTER (MJH,SuH, 75-83), got in touch to share the wonderful news that James had received an award for outstanding achievement within the world of animation. James has excelled within the industry and has worked on instantly recognisable characters from Kung Fu Panda to the Lion King, Beauty and the Beast and the Hunchback of Notre Dame. Kirstine writes: James became an
animator and has had a distinguished career based in Los Angeles. I thought you would like to know that earlier this year he was awarded a Life Time Achievement award at the ‘ANNIES’ (the animation equivalent of the OSCARS). The ceremony can be viewed at https://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=Bv7TVXh4Dag and James’ bit starts about 1 hour 28 minutes in, lasting approximately 8 minutes. There is an introduction, some examples of his work, and James’ acceptance speech. I am sure that anyone who remembers him at school will remember how good he was at drawing from a young age.
THREE WISE MEN Stuart FINDLAY (GH,SHa, 55-61) sent in a photo of ‘Three wise Old Stortfordians’! In March, Stuart, Jon Addyman (GH,SHb, 48-55) and Brett Jones (SHa, 55-60) played a round of golf in glorious sunshine at the Hermanus Golf Club, South Africa.
SIXTH POETRY COLLECTION Joe NEAL (RPH, 55-60) writes to say that in October 2018 his sixth poetry collection, bigger than all previous ones, is to be published by Choir Press (see image of the cover). The slightly unusual title comes from one of the poems which touches on the strange behaviour of Dante Gabriel Rossetti. Since winning the Anthony Cronin International Poetry Award last year, Joe’s poetry seems to have gained a bigger readership and he has been invited to tour performed readings in his native Wales, as well as Ireland and the United States. He was in New Hampshire and Massachusetts earlier in the year and enjoyed the generous hospitality of Michael Campbell (RPH, 56-57) and his family. They shared amusing recollections of their RPH days in the late ‘fifties. Joe sends his regards to all OS who may have shared those times.
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MARRIAGES The enchanting setting of ‘That Amazing Place’ was the venue for the wedding of Fleur Collison (YH, 91-93) to Nicholas Caldicott. The bride had in attendance Hannah Collison, her sister, as Matron of Honour, Kate Humber (née Coysten, YH, 91-93, OS President) and Sarah Pulfrey (YH, 91-93) as bridesmaids and daughter, Arianna, as flower girl. They made quite an entrance in a vintage Mustang, a favourite of the Groom, courtesy of a family friend. The Groomsmen were Christopher Liebelt, Adam Collison (HH, 90-95) and Leo Forster. The couple were delighted family and friends hailing from Australia, Canada, Colombia, France, South Africa and USA were able to join them on their special day. The Ceremony took place in the Hall accompanied by a pianist. Celebrations followed into the night with the couple honeymooning in British Columbia. Other OS in attendance were; Clare Coysten Smith (YH, 86-88), Philippa Mills (née Dennis, YH, 91-93), Greg Smith (HH, 94-99) and Jenny Marshall (neé Taylor, YH, 91-93, Staff, 01-). Nicholas Courtman (NH,CH, 95-09) married Megan Allen on Thursday, 10 August 2017 at Christ Church, Little Heath, Potters Bar. The reception was held at Pledgdon Barn, Henham. OS present were Nigel Courtman (MJH,SuH, 68-75, Staff, 90-18), Andrew Courtman (GH,SuH, 66-73), Richard Courtman (SuH, 72-75), Christopher Courtman (NH,CH, 94-05), Jessica Settle (née Thompson, MJH,YH, 96-04), James Hutchins (GH,SuH, 97-09) and Abigail Forsyth (YH, 04-09). Following a three-year spell of teaching Physics at Queenswood School, Nicholas now works as an infrastructure engineer for the Land Registry in Plymouth. Megan works in traffic policing, also in Plymouth.
Former OS President (15-17), Chris Forster (MJH,SuH,82-90) married Zoe Walker on 26 May 2018 at St Mary the Virgin Church, Wendens Ambo. OS in attendance were (left to right) Duncan Murdoch (MJH,RPH, 77-87), Rik Horrocks (GH,AH, 83-90) (Best Man), Jeremy Forster (GH,AH, 90-96), Matt Moffat (HH,RPH, 85-90) and Greg Forster (MJH,SuH, 84-92).
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MARRIAGES Victoria Morphew (WH,BH, 98-06) married Gordon Stewart (GH,RPH, 91-02) on 5 August 2017 at St. Mary the Virgin, Rolvenden, Kent. There were 28 OS present who thoroughly enjoyed singing ‘Heroes’ during the Service.
Playing the role of Father of the Bride: Oliver Morphew (WH,HH, 97-05). Best Men: Thomas Foulkes-Arnold (MJH,RPH,CH, 95-02) and Richard Valentine (GH,RPH, 95-02). Usher: Oliver Elmes (SuH,CH, 97-02). OS Guests: James Barrett (WH,HH, 91-02), Will Barnard (MJH,RPH,CH, 91-02), Jo Webber (MJH,HH, 93-02), Rob Chapman (MJH,SuH, 91-02), Billy Hookway (HH, 00-02), Sam FoulkesArnold (NH,RPH, 95-05), Nancy King (YH, 98-03), Amelia Hughes (GH,YH, 99-04), Molly Sleigh (MJH,BH, 97-06), Ruth Wheaton (BH, 01-06),
Lauren Welham (WH,BH, 99-06), Emily Adams (NH,BH, 99-06), Caroline Ewart-James (GH,YH, 98-06), Hugh McGilveray (MJH,SH, 98-06), Johnnie Smith (MJH,SuH, 98-06), Will Hart (MJH,RPH, 95-06), John Kisenyi (MJH,SuH, 98 06), Harry Thomas (GH,RPH, 97-06), Dan Wakerley (GH,SH, 99-06), Jonny Round (WH,CH, 98-06), Max Boardley (MJH,HH, 99-06), Caroline Boardley (née Wilson, GH,YH, 97-06).
BIRTHS A new generation of Stortfordians has arrived, with two cousins recently born within a few months of each other. CARPENTER – To Philip Carpenter (GH,SuH, 00-07) and Helen Carpenter (née Trantum, MJH,BH, 00-07) a son, Lewis Joshua William born on 8 March
2018 weighing 8lb 13oz, a nephew for Rob Trantum (MJH,CH, 00-08). KIMBER – To Edward Kimber (MJH,CH, 94-06) and Jennifer Kimber (née Carpenter, GH,AH, 01-08) a son, Theo Walter Bertie born on 29 June 2018 weighing 4lb 5oz.
Lewis (L) and Theo (R)
DOWARD – To Oliver Doward (MJH,SuH, 83-93) and his HUMBER –To our President, Kate Humber (née Coysten, YH, 91-93) partner, Sarah, twins born at University College Hospital, London on 2 August 2018, at five pounds apiece. The new and Matt, a daughter, Harriet Patricia Judith, on 18 April 2018, arrivals, Bailey Bryher and his sister, Rudy Alma are faring well. born at Broomfield Hospital, weighing 7lbs 4oz.
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IN MEMORIAM Since our last publication we have been notified of the following deaths: Rodney L. Ashton (SH, 54-59)
David (Mike) F. Hayward (RPH, 61-64)
Daniel (Danny) M. Audritt (MJH,HH, 73-81)
Christopher (Chris) J.A. Jones (GH,HH, 55-63)
Richard (Dick) A. Berendt (DBH, 37-43)
Donald I. Lord (SHb, 41-44)
Ian G. Booth (GH,DBH, 43-50)
Eric F. Martin (DBH, 35-39) See Obituaries
Gordon W. Burns (AH,RPH, 32-40)
Peter L. Maslen (GH,HH, 48-56)
Gerald (Gerry) H.S. Chapman (GH,DBHx, 42-51) Robert (Kent) Dearlove (GH,SHb, 43-47) Peter R. Dunn (GH,HH, 63-69)
David Paterson (GH,RPH, 47-53) See Obituaries Colin F. Poole (GH,SHa, 57-64) See Obituaries Charles (Mervyn) Stephens (RPH, 34-39)
David A. Fothergill (RPH, 40-47)
Terence H.D. Warren (DBH, 38-41)
John M.J. Garner (GH,RPH, 48-55)
Richard J.D. Wheeler (GH,HH, 42-49) See Obituaries
John D. Gowlett (DBH, 37-41) Desmond E. Gunner (RPH, 38-43) See Obituaries
May they rest in peace
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OBITUARIES GUNNER - Desmond Gunner (RPH, 38-43) died peacefully on 20 February 2018, aged 93, after a brief illness, with family around him. After a childhood in North London and attending BSC, Desmond responded to the need for pilots, trained at Oxford, Cambridge and in Southern Rhodesia and got his wings on 31 July 1945, just too late to see active service, which disappointed him. After seven months with the RAF, he was given early release and applied for a Veterinary Course at Liverpool University, qualifying in 1951, having met and married Betsey in 1948. He worked for a veterinary practice in Taunton but soon achieved his ambition to run his own practice when one became available in Sussex. Many will know him as part of Uckfield’s local veterinary practice, others as a pioneer of farming methods but most, as one who cared passionately for the environment and for the people in it. His work with FWAG (Farming and Wildlife Advisory Group) and his consideration for the farming community and the farmed environment was recognised in 1996 with an MBE for services to agriculture and conservation. He continued to the end as a staunch advocate of the planting of trees and the importance and care of woodlands. Desmond was active in many other countryside organisations, often on the board and sometimes as Chair. He helped, supported and advised so many people. He was gentle,
compassionate and caring; always interested in others; a true gentleman. Desmond was a much loved husband, father, uncle, grandfather, great grandfather and a good friend to many. We send our sincere sympathies to Betsey and the family.
MARTIN – Eric Martin (DBH, 35-39) died on 4 April 2018 after a short illness. He always spoke highly of his time at the College, enjoying his time as a day boy. He would have been 13 when he was in Mr Walker’s class III in the summer term of 1936. During the summer term of 1939, he remembered digging trenches in the school grounds. After BSC, he worked at Barclays Bank in Bishop’s Stortford, then in the war he volunteered as a pilot in the Fleet Air Arm, finishing up as an Air Gunner in the FAA as they had a glut of pilots. After the war, he attended Walthamstow College and became a Chartered Quantity Surveyor and had a long career with Hertfordshire County Council. He always kept in contact with, and spoke fondly of, his contemporary, B.G. Thomas (DBH, 3539) who lives in Canada. Eric’s son, Nick, drove him from his home in Hertford for a visit to the College last year. We send our sincere sympathies to Nick and the family.
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OBITUARIES PATERSON – David Paterson (GH,RPH, 47-53) died on 12 March 2017. Close friend and contemporary, Richard Preston (DBH,RPH, 50-54) writes: David was born in August 1936 at Oak Farm abutting Hatfield airfield. During the war, while his father was in the Navy, and when de Havilland was a target, his mother moved David and John (RPH, 44-47) back to Scotland to live outside Glasgow where he developed a strong accent. In 1945, the family returned to Oak Farm and David went to a prep school in St Alban’s before joining BSC in 1948. He was a talented cricketer, the youngest ever to be awarded his first XI colours and played for Hertfordshire while still at school. He also gained colours at Hockey and played 2nd XV Rugby. He had an affinity for languages but left before A levels to start work at Lloyds. He enjoyed the work but could not face the prospect of spending the next 50 years catching the 7.48 to London. National Service then intervened. He volunteered for the RN, was commissioned Midshipman and posted to HMS Consort, a WW2 destroyer, in Hong Kong, two years after the end of the Korean war when Hong Kong was still an exciting place for a young man. He would have made an excellent regular naval officer and the life, while we still had the second largest navy in the world, would have been ideal, but he decided to follow his father and brother John into farming, despite their best efforts to dissuade him. After Cirencester, his father bought him the Breech Farm, Dunmow where he farmed for 3 years before selling, buying an elegant Georgian house at Weston Colville and establishing a chain of launderettes around Cambridge and Newmarket. While at the Puckeridge
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Hunt Ball, he spotted the most beautiful girl he had ever seen, Layla Lee Evans. They were married at St Clement Dane’s in 1966. After Kate was born, the family moved to St Vincent but plans for developing the land foundered. With another child on the way, (Robert), the family moved to Malta. Plans to charter yachts came to nothing and they returned to the UK, buying the White House, Great Snoring, Norfolk. After a few hard years, he became the Agent at Houghton Hall, seat of the Marquess of Cholmondeley, and persuaded the family to open the house and grounds and other successful innovations until they decided to bring in a large firm of land agents. He was offered the post of the North of England representative for English Country Cottages, for whom Layla had worked for some years. After learning the trade, they decided
to set up ‘Blandings’, specialising in high class holiday lets and moved to Gloucestershire. The business was sold after three years and still flourishes. Twelve years at Girton, Cambridge followed, taking in foreign students. In 2002, they made their final move and restored a Finca in the mountains above Ronda, creating a lovely garden to add to the olive, lemon and orange orchards. After 15 happy years there, David’s health deteriorated, and he died at home in March 2017. His memorial service in Rougham, Suffolk was packed with family and friends. I think that his brother John and I were the only OS present. He was a kind, amusing, intelligent, generous and remarkable man loved and remembered by all who knew him. We send our sincere condolences to the family.
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POOLE - Colin F. Poole (GH,SHa, 57-64) was born in Peterborough, the second of three children. He went to a local village school where he passed his 11 plus. He was offered a place at both Oundle and Bishop’s Stortford College, the College winning out over Oundle. Looking to life after the College, his mother was keen for him to train as a doctor. However, Colin remarked that he would rather be a vet, as animals don’t answer back and are always pleased to see you! He was successful in gaining a place at the Royal Veterinary College and after qualifying, went on to work at various veterinary surgeries. He met and married Diana in 1983, and together, they set up their own veterinary surgery in Harrow. He had a lifelong love of motor racing,
WHEELER – Richard Wheeler (GH,HH, 42-49) died on 30 March 2018. Richard had a lifelong passion for puppetry, entertainment and theatre. Aged nine, he gave his first paid puppet show. At fourteen, he wrote and appeared in
starting as a child when his father took him to see Juan Manuel Fangio and Stirling Moss race at Silverstone. He was delighted to meet Fangio and was over the moon to get his autograph. In later life, his wife, Diana, also shared his passion for all things Formula One. He also became interested in breeding Siberian show spaniels and went on to become a judge at Crufts.
family, friends and many appreciative pet owners. We send our sincere sympathies to the family.
He had an aura of calmness with his patients which was immensely reassuring to their owners and was a remarkably learned man with a great sense of humour with whom you could discuss anything. It was a joy to be in his company and despite his clear intellect, he always acted with humility. He was an exceptional vet, a very special man and is greatly missed by his
his first pantomime. Following school, Richard wanted to join RADA. However, his father refused, so he studied Catering and Hotel Management at Westminster Hotel School. He then joined the RAF as a Catering Officer. While serving, he was Head of Forces Broadcasting in Aden, and established supply depots in Bahrain for the Suez Crisis. Demobbing in 1959, Richard entertained professionally, appearing as John Dudley. He was head Puppeteer on ‘The Telegoons’ TV series and was a member of the Inner Magic Circle with Gold Star. He promoted many top musical acts at Bishop’s Stortford Rhodes Centre, and as Chairman of the Concert Artists Association, made great friends with the cast of Dad’s Army.
appeared on Blue Peter. Richard married Cynthia in 1965 and started lecturing at Westminster Hotel School a year later. During the 1970s, Richard performed puppet plays in the Royal London parks as The Dudley Telepuppets. He took his puppet theatre to stately homes, Cheltenham Race Course and even the Palace in Amman, Jordan, to entertain King Hussein’s family.
As theatres closed, Richard turned to toastmastering, later becoming President of the Society of London Toastmasters. He met many Royals and
Richard is survived by his wife, Cynthia, their two sons, two granddaughters, and his older brother Geoffrey (DBH, 39-44) to whom we send our sincere sympathies.
In 1979, Richard became Principal Lecturer at North Devon College. At 55, he restarted full time children’s entertainment, finally retiring at 66. In retirement, Richard returned to his boyhood hobby of philately. He exhibited globally his award-winning thematic display of puppet related stamps.
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THIS IS NOT GOODBYE! Hi! My name is School House and I am about to undergo a complete regeneration after many years’ service to the College and, at the same time, celebrate my 150th birthday. I couldn’t help but reflect on the last 150 years and invite you to join me on a trip down memory lane. I suppose my official birthday should be put down as September 23. For it was on that date in 1868 that the original Nonconformist Grammar School was formally inaugurated. It was to be another 33 years before the name changed to Bishop’s Stortford College. I was the first building and, originally, housed the boys, classrooms, library, common room, dining hall and the Headmaster’s House. I can still hear the many sounds of my boys (may I call them mine? I certainly feel, with a certain amount of affection, that they are). The laughter, the sounds of feet on the floorboards, the clatter of cutlery at meal times, the chatter in the dormitories (allowed and not allowed!), the eerie silence after lights out. Looking back over the years, what names echo through the corridors and down the ages - Tidmarsh, Mellows, MonkJones, Wall, Bryan-Brown, Charlwood, Allen to name a few. Oh, the memories of these men who contributed so much to the College and with whom I had such pleasure and fun in supporting. I have served the College in so many ways - assemblies, lectures, concerts, prize givings, seminars, religious activities. Did you know that, before the Second World War, ‘Housemaids’ laid the tables, served the meals, cleared away and made the beds? I even had a Butler! The War changed so much of this.
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Talking about the War… difficult years for all of us with so many changes to our daily life. However, we, like the rest of the country, coped the best way we could. One of the biggest changes was the closure of Alliott House with its residents being transferred to me. Competitive rivalry put aside, mutual support taking over. Once upon a time I had four dormitories, A,B,C and D. This number was eventually reduced to three. ‘C’ being for first year entrants with the rest of the pupils being divided between the other two. Rivalry between ‘A’ and ‘B’? You bet! Intense! Whether on the rugger pitch, the athletic track, the cricket pitch, the hockey pitch, the fives court, it never ended. There was even an inter-dorm competition each year to see who could build a mountain of the most boys balanced on a chair. The losers being those who crumbled in a pile on the floor when the chair eventually collapsed! I never took sides. All I wanted was for ‘my boys’ to mature into worthy young men and ready to face all that the outside world had to throw at them. Any OS reading this and who were in School House will surely remember the cold baths! After all these years, please don’t blame me. I was not involved in the original decision. Do you remember fire practice? The first two down had to negotiate vertical canvas tubes and had to hug the wall with elbows and knees. Glad I didn’t have to do that! By the way, it was back in 1891 that ‘A’ and ‘B’ dorms were first fitted with fire escapes. On a personal level, if I may, I would like to mention one of my favourite possessions: my sun-dial. This was placed on my south side wall way back in 1889
and presented by an old boy. The story also goes that a distinguished visitor to the College saw the sun-dial and famously mis-translated our motto (Soli Deo Gloria) as ‘Glory be to the Sun God’! Finally, I’ve had amateur wireless enthusiasts using me as an operations centre, I’ve dealt with an epidemic of Spanish flu and had to close for three weeks, I’ve had rats stealing handkerchiefs and hiding them under the floor boards… I’ve even had central heating installed! What can I say? A life full of challenges and huge satisfaction, even with my old rickety stair case. So many boys have passed through my doors. Each and every one a pleasure to house and look after. It has been so worthwhile and, almost more importantly, a huge honour to have played my part in the College’s history. However, times must move on and change must come. Part of that change is my redevelopment and change of use. To be honest, at first I was a little apprehensive and sad. Now though, I am so excited and ready to embrace the future with all my energies, delighted that I will continue to be an integral part of the College’s future just as I have been of its past. Congratulations and happy birthday Bishop’s Stortford College! With much love, School House (1868-)
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A TRIP DOWN MEMORY LANE! KINDERTRANSPORT EVACUEE SHARES COLLEGE MEMORIES The College Community were honoured to welcome back Professor Otto Hutter (SHb, 39-42) and his family to the College in June. Otto recognises with gratitude the need to give back in recognition of all he received and, despite being 94 years of age, he stood and addressed our L6th for an hour, sharing his wartime memories of the College and beyond.
Professor Hutter came to England in the first Kindertransport evacuation of Vienna in 1938. His College education was funded by Old Stortfordians, following an appeal in the face of the atrocity of Kristallnacht in Vienna, November 1938. The call was ‘What can Stortford do?’ and the call was answered by a small group
of OS who funded his education at the College themselves. This was to prove to be the beginnings of the OS Benevolent Fund. Otto thrived academically and spent the school holidays at the family home of one of his OS sponsors, Alex Blaxill (SHa, 1913-1917), who looked after him as a child of his own. Otto was saved and has lived a successful life, becoming an Emeritus Professor of Physiology at the University of Glasgow. He is forever grateful to the OS for the ‘lucky’ life he has lived. To conclude his visit and to mark the 80th (Oak) Anniversary of the Kindertransport evacuation and his arrival at the College, Otto planted an oak tree on the edge of Middle Green which he generously donated to the College. The tree will be visible to the College community on a daily basis, serving as a humble reminder to us all of the fact that success and happiness can be borne out of the most horrific adversity. As we go to press, we learned that Otto’s wife, Yvonne, sadly passed away on 9 September. They had celebrated their Platinum wedding anniversary (70 years) during the summer. The whole College community sends Otto and his family our profound condolences.
THE OS DIGITAL LIBRARY ARCHIVE Don’t forget that all Old Stortfordians have exclusive access to the College’s online digital library archive. There you can view past copies of The Stortfordian, Lest We Forget sections from World War One and Two, and whole school photographs. Just visit:
http://bishopsstortford-heritage.daisy.websds.net
Username: OS
Password: OS1868BSC
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OS VETERANS’ DINNER On Friday, 23 March 2018, the OS Veterans’ Dinner was again held at the Hallmark Hotel in Cambridge. The hotel has proved to be ideal for our needs, providing a spacious, private room for our pre-dinner drinks, and a delightful dining room for the meal itself.
The event was well attended and is justifiably popular. Glancing down the chronological list of attendees, I was pleased to see that I was still in the younger portion of the group. Frank Bennett, our Chairman, respectfully commenced the meal with a toast to friends no longer with us. Very soon, however, the volume of
the conversations, doubtless including exaggerated accounts of events of several decades ago, drowned out all else on the well-arranged tables. Having been a close contemporary of Frank’s and in the same House, several of his top table guests were well known to me and included David Hogsflesh, to whom I have not spoken in forty-five years; instantly recognisable, and very distinguished with a full head of white hair! The full list of those present is listed at the bottom of this page but for me, to see faces, well remembered, such as Francis Lambert, of musical fame, Norman Livings and Paul Hickling (just dropped in from Andalucía), was a great treat.
not retained! We were appropriately reminded of the fast approaching celebrations of the 150th anniversary. To conclude the evening, the hotel staff were deservedly thanked and our everpatient and super-efficient organisers, Julie and Jennifer, without whom we would flounder, were recognised for the jewels that they are. Robert Styring
News from the College came from the soon to be retired Bursar, Malcolm Hemingway, who provided a rich catalogue of facts and statistics relating to the recent numbers and successes of the College. So much information was given in such a short time and after a surfeit of good wine that I suspect some of the detail was
OS Present: Christopher Bacon (GH,SHa, 67-74), Michael Baim (SHb, 58-62), Frank Bennett (GH,SHa, 54-62), Michael Berendt (GH,AH, 49-58), John Bewers (GH,HH, 43-52), Laurence Brittain (MJH,HH, 69-76), Jack Davies (SHa, 50-57), Peter Davies, (SHa, 55-62), Paul Fishpool (GH,AH, 53-61), Chris Forster (MJH,SuH, 82-90) Past President), Malcolm Hemingway (Bursar), Paul Hickling (GH,SHa, 56-63), James Hiller (GH,AH, 53-60), David Hogsflesh (SH,57-62), Peter Holmes (GH,HH, 60-67), Jack Hulbert (SH,AH, 45-49), Ed Inglis (GH,AH, 51-59), Francis Lambert (GH,SHb, 53-62), Jennifer Law (Alumni Relations Officer), Clive Lendon (AH, 56-60), John Liddell (GH,AH, 43-49), Norman Livings (GH,SHb, 55-62), Henry Marchant (GH,HH, 63-72), Tim Moore (GH,RPH, 53-60), Julie Pridmore (OS Administrator), Mervyn Riches (GH,HH, 54-61), Edward Rook (SHa, 50-54), Douglas Rose (SH, 41-45), Steve Ross (GH,SHa, 65-72), John Rycroft (RPH, 64-69), David Stanton (GH,HH, 54-61), Robert Styring (GH,SHa, 55-64), John Toffler (GH,RPH, 62-68), Michael Turvey (GH,DBy, 44-52), Simon Ward (GH,SHb, 60-67), Chris Wright (SHb, 56-61).
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OS NETBALL The OS Netball Match finally took place on 16 March 2018 after we had to cancel the original match due to heavy snow. Two weeks later than planned, with all but one player available, (we are very grateful to Estelle Williams (MJH,YH, 02-14) for supporting the team by committing to play in the first match) the match went ahead. The College 1st team had lost several strong players this year. However, they had worked hard this season and only weeks before they were crowned champions at the U18 District Netball, so we knew they were going to be a strong opposition. After a lovely re-union with all the team, a good warm up and a quick chat about our positions we were ready to start. Unfortunately, the College side lost player Verity P who was injured during their warm up. From the off, this was a fast-paced game. All the OS players were super motivated and were out to win! It was evident that the college team had been training together all season and were very confident in their set-plays. Katie Chambers was on fire with her incredible and accurate shooting assisted by Phoebe Poulter who was very fast around the circle. The mid court players, who I moved around per quarter, contributed speed and accuracy moving the ball down the court between defence and attack to allow our shooters to convert their shots. These were Alice Boulton, Lili Herbert, Kirsty Herbert, Zoe Griffiths and Lucie Sudworth. We were lucky to have our power duo in defence again. Sophie Chambers and Astrid Dickinson, who have played together for years, showed their experience in covering our defensive third. Assisting them was our new team member,
Fleur Caldicott (nĂŠe Collison), who slotted in with either player magnificently and aided with great interceptions and turn overs to return the ball to our attack to enable a goal.
we are the first mother and daughter combination to play an OS match together.
It was a great game show-casing so much talent from College and OS alike. Every one of the nine players in the OS team, (including myself at 47!) still play club netball to a high level. This shows the interest we all developed at BSC as well as the talented coaching that we were all privileged to experience whilst there. As always, it was played with great sportsmanship and respect without losing a healthy competitiveness. I was very proud to be playing with my daughter Lili who left last year. It seems
Kirsty Herbert Final Score: College 30, OS 46. Well played to both teams and look forward to our re-match next year. OS Team: Alice Boulton (BH, 10-12), Katie Chambers (NH,AH, 96-10), Sophie Chambers (NH,AH, 97-11), Fleur Caldicott (nĂŠe Collison, YH, 91-93), Astrid Dickinson (MJH,YH, 97-09), Zoe Griffith (NH,YH, 07-15), Kirsty Herbert (YH, 87-89) Captain, Lili Herbert (YH, 12-17), Phoebe Poulter (WH,BH, 03-14), Lucie Sudworth (YH, 09-16) OS Player of the Match: Sophie Chambers OS Captain: Kirsty Herbert BSC Player of the Match: Yuki
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50TH ANNIVERSARY REUNION Wonderfully sunny skies greeted our special guests for the 50th Anniversary Reunion of our 1968 leavers on Saturday, 30th June. OS travelled from near and as far as Canada, America and Australia to join their contemporaries for a walk down memory lane. Memories and friendships were re-kindled and new buildings viewed with admiration, many of our guests struggling to believe that our new Boarding Houses all now boast en-suite facilities. Such a huge change from the (frequently) cold baths of the 1960s. A delicious lunch was enjoyed with many stories shared before our guests departed the campus. Firm arrangements were made amongst themselves to keep in touch and return to the campus again in the near future. Thank you to all who attended. We hope you enjoyed your time here and will keep in touch with us.
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OS PRESIDENT’S FAMILY DAY Sunday, 1 July 2018 was an outstanding afternoon of cricket, cars and fun in the sun! Record temperatures and turn out of approximately 700 members of the College community made for a thoroughly fabulous day up at the Doggart. The sun was shining, cold Pimms and ice creams were served in abundance, a tasty hog roast, smiling faces on the bouncy castles and the stunning classic and sports car display were just a few of the things on offer, not forgetting the 20/20 cricket match which provided an outstanding display of talent. We congratulate the College on their victory scoring 141/4 against the OS 140, the College winning by 6 wickets and being awarded the Hudson Cup. This Cup is presented annually at this match by the OS Society in recognition of former Head of Modern Languages and OS Staff Liaison Officer Garry Hudson’s 30 years’ dedicated service to the School. It was a great honour that Garry was able to join us and present the cup this year. Thank you
to all the cricketers who braved the sweltering conditions to proudly represent the College and OS. Special mention to: OS Man of the Match: Max Burrows (SH, 14-16) College Man of the Match: Joe H OS Captain: Will Moore (GH,RPH, 01-14) OS Team Manager: Paul Bashford (GH,MJH,SH, 77-86) Head Groundsman: Nigel Witherden Umpires: Mr Drury and Mr Hughes Winner of the Car Owners’ Champagne Draw: Eian Nelson OS President: Kate Coysten (YH, 91-93) A huge thank you to all the members of the College community who joined us and helped to make it such a memorable day.
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OS POLO V FELSTED For the second year, Alec Banner-Eve and his colleagues at Silver Leys Polo Club hosted an Old Stortfordian v Old Felstedian alumni polo match. Absolutely outstanding play from both teams but the OS emerged victorious with a final score of 6 OS goals to OF 4. OS retain the Alumni trophy for the second year.
Alec Banner-Eve (RPH, 02-07), Ed Banner-Eve (MJH,RPH, 06-13). Coach Russell Brin (SH, 76-79). Trophy and prizes were presented by College Headmaster, Jeremy Gladwin
and Felsted Headmaster, Chris Townsend. Thank you to all involved on the pitch and behind the scenes. It was a glorious day with outstanding hospitality which was enjoyed by all.
OS team: William Vogel (MJH,SH, 84-92), Jane Horner (YH, 90-92),
HOCKEY – OS XI V COLLEGE XI This hugely entertaining fixture was epitomised by excellent individual and team performances on both sides. An experienced and dedicated OS team worked strongly together, but the exceptionally well drilled and talented College team retained the trophy, with a winning score of 5-2.
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Director of Hockey, Nick Prowse, commented after the game that ‘this year’s match displayed the highest standard of play seen in this annual fixture to date’. An accolade that should make all players from both teams proud to have participated in the match.
Warmest thanks to all who played in the teams and to the supporters who bolstered spirts throughout the match. Special thanks and congratulations go to: OS Captain: Megan Brown (NH,AH,11-18) BSC Player of the Match: Annie M OS Player of the Match: Abbie Barrett (YH, 09-14).
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OLD STORTFORDIAN GOLF SOCIETY OSGS SPRING GOLF COMPETITION AT WOBURN (MARQUESS COURSE) 24 MAY 2018 What a wonderful day we had, sunny and warm after a grey start. 24 golfers (14 OSGS members and 10 guests) played. The Marquess is an amazing course; challenging yet actually quite playable (as the scores proved).
Law (Staff, 03-) and Beth Scott (but as they had won prizes already they were ‘disqualified’) and the Plate went to Miles Vartan (SH, 76-81). Talking of Beth Scott; she is the daughter of James Scott (AH, 82-84)
Normally we have two rounds at each of our competitions but this time we had one. This meant that we had a Singles Competition won by one of our Halford Hewitt players, Tim Sheridan (SH, 95-00) with an excellent score of 35 points. The other ‘competition’ was a ‘draw for secret partners’ affair and this was won by Gary
(one of our committee) and is a Professional at Woburn. Unluckily for one of our OSGS members, he could not play on the day and Beth took his place. Three of us had the sheer delight of playing the round in her company. She is a super golfer and it was fantastic to see her outdrive even our biggest hitters. It seems that our experiment of going to one of the world’s top courses was a real success and we look forward to repeating the experiment in a while. Keith Turner
OS V COLLEGE STAFF GOLF TOURNAMENT 31 AUGUST 2018 This annual tournament which was held at Bishop’s Stortford G.C. was a true College community event as participants consisted of a current pupil, 2018 leaver, two sets of father and sons, staff and OS from across the generations. The festivities got underway in very good spirits over a coffee and bacon sandwich before the groups teed off in the sunshine. For the first time since records began, the OS won, winning 306 to 299 points. Thoroughly deserved success from a strong OS team. Very special mention to College Maintenance Manager, Steve Sabey, who won the Best Golfer prize with a massive 43 Stapleford points. Thank you to all the OS and staff who took part. Special thanks to Keith Turner for organising the OS team, to Peter Lennie for captaining them and to Gary Law for organising and captaining the Staff team.
College Staff Golf Team 2018 Sandy Barnard Richard Clough Ed Jones Gary Law (Captain) Ollie L Simon Lipscombe Rod Reed Steve Sabey Paul Stanley Nigel Witherden OS Golf Team Robert Baker (GH,SH, 82-89) Mike Claridge (SHb, 61-69) Godfrey Dutton (AH,60-64) James Greenall (GH,AH, 65-74) Hugo Lennie (RPH, 13-18) Peter Lennie (SH, 72-75) Mark Self (Staff, 03-17) Bill Sharpe (HH, 66-70) Keith Turner (HH, 59-66) Colin Williams (Staff, 79-17) Mark Williams (SuH, 91-02)
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OS EVENTS PROGRAMME 2018/19 Sunday, 11 November
OS Remembrance Service, Memorial Hall, 10am
Tuesday, 4 December
OS Committee Meeting and Christmas Dinner, 7pm
Saturday, 8 December
OS Lodge Meeting, Masonic Hall, Vantorts Road, Sawbridgeworth, CM21 9AJ
Sunday, 9 December
OS v College Rugby Match, BSC, 1pm kick off
Sunday, 16 December
OS Family Carol Service, Memorial Hall, 4pm
Saturday, 2 March
OS 10th Anniversary Reunion for 2009 Leavers, BSC, 11am
Tuesday, 5 March
OS AGM, BSC, 6.30pm
Friday, 15 March
OS v College Netball Match, BSC, 7pm
Wednesday, 20 March
City Drinks, The Bottlescrue, 31-33 Foster Ln, London EC2V 8AE 6.30-8.30pm
Friday, 29 March
OS Veterans’ Dinner, Hallmark Hotel, Cambridge, CB23 8EU, 6.00pm
Sunday, 19 May
OS v Felsted Polo Match, Silver Leys Polo Club, SG11 2ED
Saturday, 8 June
OS Summer City Drinks, Central London, 2pm
Saturday, 29 June
OS 150th Celebration Day – open campus for all OS, BSC, 10.30am
Sunday, 30 June
OS President’s Family Fun Day, Doggart, 2pm
Further event details and reunion invitations will be sent out nearer to each event but, in the meantime, please save the relevant dates in your diary. OS are welcome to visit the College but owing to the safeguarding of children, must provide prior notification. Due to the nature of the College Calendar, there are a small number of days during the year when visits are not possible. To notify us of your wish to visit or if you require any additional information please contact Jennifer Law, Alumni Relations Officer at jennifer.law@bishopsstortfordcollege.org
Event attendance can be confirmed at www.stortfordians.org/events
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