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King Alfred’s Alumni Association NewsletterNo.3 Winter 2000VentaClass of 1979 re-unionGraduates of 1989 re-unionKAC appoints new ChaplainGraduation ‘9910 Years of ShapwickKing Alfred’s Archaeology Department concludesthe excavation of the village of Shapwick

A QuickWord!Happy New Year andwelcome to the thirdedition of Venta, where Ipromise there's no mention of the 'M' word,although there may be a few zeros floating aroundwhich escaped my clutches!It's been quite a year in the Alumni Office with twore-unions taking place last summer (p7) and evenmore questionnaires being sent back, especiallyfrom those of you who graduated last October (p3).Congratulations! Keep them coming!This year there are a number of events taking placewhich should appeal to most members of theAlumni Association (p7), including a re-union for1990 Drama, Theatre and Television Studies andDrama graduates. So if you know anyone from thatyear point them in our direction.Beliefs about DeathThe chapel was full on the night of 10th Novemberto hear the Very Revd. David Edwards OBE give apublic lecture to mark his appointment by theCollege as an honorary Professor of Theology.Professor Edwards came to Winchester to retireafter a long and distinguished career as aclergyman and scholar. He was editor of SCM Pressfor a time in the 1960s and responsible forpublishing John Robinson's controversial bookHonest to God. He has also been Dean of King'sCollege Cambridge, Dean of Norwich Cathedral,Chaplain to the Speaker of the House of Commonsand latterly Provost of Southwark Cathedral.Professor Edwards' topic was 'Beliefs about Death'and he sought to demonstrate that this great andunavoidable human question has been answered inradically different ways in different times andcultures. This topic is particularly dear to those of uswho work in the Centre for the Study of Theologyand Religion as we have just successfully validateda new MA in Religion which offers a broad analysisof the language and rituals of death in a variety ofdifferent religious traditions and in contemporarypopular culture. Employing the methodologies ofReligious Studies and Theology, students will beable to address issues such as the religioussignificance of the mourning for Diana Princess ofWales, the growing popularity of woodland burials,cryogenics, Hindu and Pagan funeral rites, thechanging understanding of death and the afterlife inChristianity, the meaning of martyrdom in anumber of different religious traditions and popularbeliefs in the afterlife.Sandwiched as we are between a hospital andcemetery, the College is perfectly placed toencourage reflection on these unavoidable andimportant issues that tell us much about ourculture and self-understanding. The Centre for theStudy of Theology and Religion is delighted thatProfessor Edwards will be around to help usdevelop our thinking on these issues.Elizabeth Stuart, Professor of Theology2To make keeping in touch easier we've created anew A5 'Update Form' which you'll find loose in thenewsletter. There's more space for writing to usabout that new job, trip of a lifetime or addresschange, and don't forget that the form can also beused to make a contribution to the Blast from thePast feature (p8), where you tell fellow graduateswhat you've been up to for all these years.If you're having problems finding work, or fancy achange for the new year, then take a look at the'Prosper Recruitment' article on p5, which givesdetails about opportunities for graduates in Wales.Finally, once again, thank you for all yourcontributions. Please keep sending in yourquestionnaires and up date forms, and remember, ifyou want to write an article or be interviewed, thenjust ring, e-mail or pop something in the post andit's more than likely to appear in issue four which isdue out in July. But for now, I hope you enjoy thisissue of Venta.Until next timeSarah Jurado, Alumni OfficeAll correspondence, including contributions to thenewsletter, should be sent to:Alumni Office, King Alfred's College,Sparkford Rd, Winchester Hants SO22 4NRt: (01962) 827386 f: (01962) 827548e: Alumni@wkac.ac.ukNew Look very 'Post' modern!Breaking with tradition, this year's postgraduatepromotional material takes the form of six subjectspecific study guides and a general informationguide. The subject guides are arranged as follows:Community & Performing Arts, Cultural Studies,Education, History & Archaeology and DisabilityStudies. Guides contain detailed information onMasters courses and research opportunities.If you're interested in receiving information onpostgraduate courses at the College t: (01962)827235.Religious Studies & TheologyContact us today for further details.T 01962 841515F 01962 842280www.wkac.ac.ukBA (Hons) Theology with Religious StudiesBA/BSc Combined Honours TheologyBA/BSc Combined Honours Religious StudiesMA ReligionBA (Hons) Primary Education with Subject Studies in Religious StudiesPart-time degree (evenings) Religious Studies and one other subjectChurch Colleges’ Certificate in Religious StudiesThe institution is a registered charity and exists solely to provide education facilities in the communityWritten by: Sarah Jurado Editor: Sheila Christos Design: Sarah JacksonVenta is published twice a year by Communication and Marketing Services. The articles printedhere are correct at the time of going to press. We cannot guarantee that all articles submitted willbe printed and reserve the right to edit material where necessary. The views expressed in thisnewsletter are those of the contributors and do not necessarily represent those of the College.

Venta - King Alfred’s Alumni Association NewsletterHelena Kennedy Bursary SchemeKAC student CherylGibbs (Social CareStudies) is one of thefirst group of studentsto receive an HelenaKennedy Bursary.The award was presented in November at theAssociation of Colleges’ annual nationalconference in Harrogate, by Malcolm Wicks,Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for LifelongLearning.The scheme is open to students studying at afurther education sector college who have secureda place on a higher education course. Cheryl waspreviously studying at Eastleigh College and wasoffered a place at King Alfred's in September.The Helena Kennedy Bursary Scheme wasestablished to encourage lifelong learning byproviding additional support to further educationstudents who are entering higher education.Alumnus Makes Professor!Paul Wells, BA English with Drama (1982) has been appointed Professor of Media Studies at theUniversity of Teeside.New ChaplainIn October the Collegeformally welcomed Rev.Jonathan Watkins as thenew College Chaplain at alicensing ceremony whichtook place in theChaplaincy Centre. Theservice was conducted by the Bishop ofWinchester, the Right Reverend Michael Scott-Joynt, and was well attended by staff and friends ofthe College, as well as relatives and personalfriends of Jonathan.His first curacy was at Wallington in theSurrey/south London suburbs. In early 1997 hemoved to north Hampshire and the 'commuterrural' villages of Hatley Witney, Winchfield andDogmersfield. He is now looking forward to his firstyear at the College.Man Jumping!Jumpcut, the former band of Andrew Blake (Head ofSchool of Cultural Studies) are re-releasing theirfirst album Man Jumping (1985 Cocteaulabel), on CD under the Shaping the Invisible recordlabel. Sleeve notes are by Andrew and RichardWilliams.New KAC Website1999 saw the development and a New Year launchof a new, dynamic website for King Alfred’s.Graduation '99Spirits were high, despite the autumnal weather,as 1300 students gathered in WinchesterCathedral for the annual graduation ceremonies.The 4 ceremonies over 2 days also included theconferment of honorary degrees of Doctor ofLetters honoris causa to Wendy Cope, freelancewriter and journalist; Dr Joan Thirsk, historian; andThe Very Rev. Trevor Beeson, former Dean ofWinchester Cathedral.The design brief called for a sophisticated modernsite that reflected the traditional values of theCollege and Winchester. The final result is a cleanand crisp design that echoes the style of theundergraduate and postgraduate study guides.Included in the website is an interactivecampus map taken from an illustration that wascommissioned by the College and clips from thenew College video.Why not visit the Alumni pages and let us what youthink of the new style... www.wkac.ac.uk.The College also awarded its own honoraryfellowships for the first time this year to MartialRose, former Principal of the College; Prof.Christopher Bannerman, Professor of Dance atMiddlesex University and an advisor to the Collegeon Performing Arts; and Janet Trotter, Director atCheltenham and Gloucester College of HE andformer member of staff of the College.Pictured: Faith Blinston (1:1 BAMBA) with herson MilesAny suggestions and/or comments can be directedto Sarah Jackson, e: sarah.jackson@wkac.ac.ukLeft to right: Martin Ward, Jane Alexander, Zoe Sweeting, Andy Ricks, Matthew Frankland and NicolaMurray-Fagan3

Hunting for the OriginsLast year, after over ten years of involvement, the Shapwick Project was completed. Phil Marter (BAArchaeology 1995), p-t Archaeology Research Student and p-t Demonstrator Technician at the College, hasbeen part of the project since 1993. He reports on how the College first became involved in the project, thediscoveries and the friendships.Today, some 2000 individuals can claim to havetaken part in the Shapwick Project. Ten years afterits inception many are still unaware of the fulleffect it has had on them as individuals. Indeed,when asked recently what the most significantthing to come out of the Shapwick Project was,Project Co-Director Chris Gerrard replied that itwas for him "the formation of several potentiallylife-long friendships". Archaeology at Shapwickhas been above all about social interaction, thedevelopment of personalities and ideas. Here-inlies its success. There are too many good storiesto begin to tell here…….Initially, Mick Aston began studying thedevelopment of the village plan using historicmaps together with records of the parishcontaining old fieldnames. Surveys of all thevillage buildings were carried out by the SomersetVernacular Building Research Group and a numberof new techniques were pioneered:Pictured: A view of Glastonbury TorFrom the start the project was organic, subject toconstant re-assessment, and crucially influencedby individuals. The first was Mick Aston, of BristolUniversity and later of Channel 4's 'Time Team'.Mick was interested in historic landscapes, and inparticular the origin and evolution of the Englishvillage. He found the seed of this project in an MAthesis by Nick Corcos, a student at BristolUniversity. Nick's thesis had examined much ofthe plentiful documentary evidence relating to thevillage of Shapwick, near Glastonbury, on thesouthern edge of the Somerset Levels, and hadsuggested that this 'typical' English village hadoriginally been planned. In time, the ShapwickProject would seek to test this hypothesis, usingan array of archaeological techniques.Pictured: The last group of students to work onthe Shapwick siteBotanical surveys were carried out by David Hilland Mike Martin in an attempt to date hedgerowboundaries, and chemical analysis of soils in andaround the village attempted to identify chemicalstains resulting from human occupation. Inaddition another more common technique called'fieldwalking' began in the fields outside thevillage.Fieldwalking is the systematic collection ofarchaeological artefacts from the surface ofploughed fields, with the aim of identifyingconcentrations of material that may relate to pastactivity. To manage the task of processing andanalysing the resulting material, Mick Aston turnedto a former Bristol University research student ofhis, Dr Chris Gerrard. Following his appointment atKing Alfred's in 1993, Chris began enlisting thehelp of students from the College. Later in the yearthis new link with Bristol University resulted in thefirst groups from the College arriving at Shapwickto begin the task of excavating key sites in theparish, and so establishing a training excavationthat would last seven summers.4Pictured: Mick Aston, the man with (several) vans!Archaeology isn't for everyone. For many first yearundergraduates, the annual training excavationwas to become something of a watershed. Initially

Venta - King Alfred’s Alumni Association Newsletterof the English Villagethe excavation took place in September; it wascold, and at the end of the excavation, after weeksof sleeping in tents and digging in all weathers, wehad to back-fill the trenches by hand, in a sea ofmud, in the pouring rain. I saw people cry. In fact,some never want to excavate again, butthankfully, the majority are not easily put off, andaside from those budding archaeologists whodon't like worms, are allergic to clay, or who faintduring the introductory site tour, most arethoroughly enthused. The combination ofhard-work, fresh air and good company hasgalvanised successive first year groups, andinspired them to pursue the subject.Pictured: A 13th Century cooking pot. Note thesooting on the outside where it has been usedSo what of the achievements? The application ofarchaeological techniques within the parish hasallowed the anatomy of this English village to beexamined at an unparalleled level. Research atShapwick now suggests that many of thetraditional myths of the sleepy English village mayconceal a more dynamic reality: It now seemslikely that the village of Shapwick was indeedplanned, some time in the 10th century, probablyby the Abbots of Glastonbury. Inhabitants wereforcibly moved into the village in the interests of alandlord's economic profit. The Project hasdemonstrated that Shapwick at least is not asymbol of romantic Englishness, but a symbol ofindividual power over the community.Around a quarter of a million artefacts have beenrecovered, processed and studied by the project'sworkers and with the possible exception ofPictured: A Roman male skeleton from the 2ndor 3rd centuryWharram Percy, it has been the largestarchaeological project of its kind. Some 700students have successfully completed a trainingexcavation under the guidance of Chris Gerrard,and will look back on their experience fondly. Inaddition, a heartening number continue to work inprofessional archaeology, where King Alfred'sarchaeology graduates are respected for theirconsiderable practical competence. Now, for DrChris Gerrard and Professor Mick Aston the task ofpublishing the project's final three volumes ofmethods and results begins. We wish the nextCollege project 'The Southern QuantockArchaeological Survey' the best of luck. They willhave a hard act to follow.The Shapwick Project TeamCo-Directors:Dr Christopher Gerrard (King Alfred's)Prof. Michael Aston (University of Bristol)Organisations:University of Bristol (fieldwalking, documentarywork, hedgerow dating, chemical analysis)King Alfred's (excavation, finds processing,geophysics, shovel-pit testing)Somerset County Council (curatorial advice,excavation)Somerset Vernacular Building Research Group(historic building recording)Geophysical Surveys of Bradford (geophysics)Cotswold Archaeological Trust (specialist artefactstudy)Funding:English HeritageBritish Telecom (Website)For further information on theShapwick project see:The Shapwick Project, volumes 1-8,edited by M A Aston, Michael Aston andChris Gerrard, published by theUniversity of Bristol Department forContinuing Education. (They can beobtained from the Department at 8-10Berkeley Square, Bristol BS8 1HH).The Shapwick Project, CurrentArchaeology No.151 Pages 244-254.AlsoVisit the Shapwick Project Website at:http://www.wkac.ac.uk/shapwickor the Society of Antiquaries website at:http://www.sal.org.uk5

Tea-time Chinwag!In this issue I chat over teato KAC graduate andcurrent postgraduateresearch student, DavidEmmett (BSc Psychologywith Media and Film1999), about continuingstudy at the College, hisresearch into aspects of memory, and his tips forgraduates who want to go into research.Q: How have you made the leap straightfrom undergraduate to PhD student?I think it's becoming increasingly common forstudents to move directly on to a PhD withouthaving done a Masters degree. Also, finding an MScwhich is tailored to your PhD aspirations can be verydifficult and there's little point in studying an MSc ina subject which is totally unrelated to what you wantto research. For me, going straight to a PhD was apractical step, as King Alfred's College doesn'tcurrently offer a Masters in Psychology.Q: You're registered with the University ofEast London (UEL), but studying at KingAlfred's College, what's the link?I decided that I wanted to do a PhD at King Alfred's,but the Psychology department cannot currentlyoffer PhD places. So I registered with UEL butarranged to undertake my studies at the College,where I could work in a familiar environment andstay close to my family and home in Winchester.I've managed to make this work because there's agood relationship between both institutions.I actually have two supervisors, Brian Gifford fromUEL is my first and Pat Gwyer at King Alfred's is mysecond. I also think that being a mature studentmakes life a little easier, as I'm more confidentabout making my own decisions.Q: Why did you decide to researchaspects of memory?It stems from my former career of thirty years, as aPoliceman looking at eye-witnessing evidence.I found myself asking 'why do some peopleremember better than others?' and 'why areaspects of one person's memory different fromanother's? So I decided to explore these issues formy final year project and then at research level.Q: What are the aims of your research?To explore any interaction between cognitive styleand memorial performance. Cognitive styledescribes the way we process and representinformation in our brains. One person’s style can bevery different from another's, and these differencescould perhaps lead to differences in memorialperformance. It also has implications for memoryand learning, as memory is fundamental to learningand education.Q: Finally, do you have any tips forgraduates who might be consideringgoing into research?The Winton ClubFirstly, I'd say that it's important to establish a goodworking relationship with your supervisors from thebeginning, as this can make the difference betweenan enjoyable PhD and a not so enjoyable one.Secondly, you need to realise that studying for aPhD is not just about research. There's also animmense amount of study involved into theunderlying theories of your chosen topic. Thirdly it'simperative to set a realistic working pace, so thatyou don't burn yourself out too soon and loseinterest, or get so bogged down that it gets tedious.I would also like to say that if anyone is unsureabout what they want to research, or about theirchosen topic, they may want to consider becominga research assistant first for a university or a bigorganisation like a health authority or the policeforce. Research assistants gather data and getinvolved in designing and setting up studies. It'svery hands on. However, you don't get to undertakeyour own studies.So, good luck to anyone who's thinking about goingon to research. It's hard work, and funding can bedifficult; I currently pay £1,030 per annum for parttimestudy and am self funded through part-timework in health education lecturing and from theincome from a number of books I have written tohelp train people involved in working with drugusers. However, there are a lot of grants availablewhich will pay either all or part of your fees andsometimes your living expenses too. So good luck!Prosper Recruitment6Re-union 1999 was held on Friday 2nd July toSunday 4th July. Wintonians and their guests wereable to collect keys to their rooms from 2:00pmonwards on the Friday, re-visit parts of the Collegewhich they remembered, visit those parts which didnot exist in their time, and start talking! Supper andthe Students' Union bar provided meeting places tosocialise and attempt to recognise people from pastyears.Saturday started with Holy Communion, breakfast,time to talk further and then the re-union service ina full chapel. The toast at re-union luncheon 'KingAlfred's College and the Winton Club' wasproposed by the Mayor of Winchester, withresponses from Professor John Dickinson and BillWeeks (1957-59). An A.G.M, an informal organrecital, and high tea concluded the day, allowingmore time to talk!Sunday was a time for Holy Communion, breakfastand farewells.Most years from 1926-28 onwards wererepresented, and all members of the ATS (whoworked in the College during the WWII) were alsopresent. It was, as ever, enjoyable to return, look, listenand talk. Copies of Venta 1 were given to all, addressesand telephone numbers wereexchanged, and promises to attend re-union 2000on 30th June to 2nd July were made.Plans by Central Committee are already well inhand: the speaker will be The Very Reverend TrevorBeeson, the former Dean of Winchester Cathedral.Howard Horstead, Honorary Secretary of theWinton ClubProsper Recruitment is an agency operated by anumber of Universities in Wales which allows bothnew graduates and experienced professionals tofind employment opportunities by registering theirdetails on line.Prosper Recruitment is one of a number ofinitiatives designed to address the shortage ofskilled graduate employees in the region bytargeting those who studied, or wish to work inWales.For further information, or to register withProsper Recruitment, go to their website onhttp://www.prosperec.co.uk, or write toProsper Recruitment Careers Centre, Universityof Wales, Swansea, Singleton Park, SwanseaSA2 8PP.

Venta - King Alfred’s Alumni Association NewsletterPartying like it’s 1999!Last summer two sets of graduates made itback on to campus, to celebrate the 20 yearanniversary of the class of 1979 and the 10year anniversary for 1989 graduates.Class of '79 Re-unionThe 'Class of 1979' met on 11th September inAlfie's Castle, one of the three Student Union bars.Organised by Penny Litson (nee Turner), B EdReligious Studies/Human Development (1979-1981) and Caroline Walsh (nee Rowlands), B EdEnglish (1979-83), the event was attended byaround 100 graduates who'd been studying at theCollege, when 4 year primary education courseswere first introduced, and the first set of Bachelor ofArts students graduated. The first Bachelor of Artsdegree to be offered was History in 1976, closelyfollowed by English and Drama.Stephanie Morgan, Jean House (nee Graham) &Caroline Blake (nee Eker)Sarah Palamartschuk (nee Garner), Carol Bedford(nee Gibson) & Annie Boye-Ahlgrer (nee Boye-Karlson)Back in Time to '89Richard Shrewsbury, BEd French 8-12 (1985-89)and Ian Taylor, BEd English 4-9 (1985-89)organised the 'Graduates of 1989' re-union, whichtook place last August. Around 150 graduatesturned up throughout the day and night withpartners and children in tow. All were let loose onthe Dytch during the day for a family picnic, andmany stayed on for the evening reception held atThe Royal Hotel in the city centre. Pictures havebeen withheld!Sarah Kiel, Caroline Walsh (nee Rowlands), RobCollins, Caroline Dyer (nee Birchill), PaulMillington, Penny Litson, Viv Whitehead, SteveCallaghan, Julie Beck, John Morris & Paul SimonAndy “Boxhead” Evans, B EdTechnology (1985-89): "I'd do it allagain with hindsight."Richard Shrewsbury, B Ed French8-12 (1985-89): "I'm surprised athow alive Winchester is in theevenings now. There are peopleeverywhere at midnight!"Ian Taylor, B Ed English 4-9 (1985-89): "When we were here there wasa swimming pool and no top floor onthe library."Student's Union Winton Weekendan annual sporting event organised by the King Alfred'sCollege Student UnionSaturday 26th and Sunday 27th FebruaryBar End playing fields and Alfie's Castle (Student Unionbar on campus)For more information contact Neil Yates, Vice-President Administration on t: (01962) 827418.EVENTS 2000The Winton Club Re-unionFriday 30th June - Sunday 2nd July.College campus. Accommodation available.The re-union is open to all Club members. If you'd liketo join attend re-union or join the Winton Club pleasecontact the Secretary, Mr Howard Horstead, EstyardHouse, Fontmell Magna, Shaftesbury, Dorset SP7 0PB.Drama Graduates of ‘90 10 Year Anniversary ReunionSaturday ? September7.00pm - midnightThe Round Table (Student Union Bar)Accommodation available.Contact the Alumni Office for more details.1990 Drama Graduates Re-unionDrama Graduates of 1990 - 10 Year Anniversary Re-unionSaturday 2nd September 20007.00pm - midnightThe Student Union BarBed & Breakfast availableThis re-union is for all 1990 graduates from Drama, Theatre and Television Studiesand Drama associated courses.The following 1990 Drama, Theatre & Television Studies graduates cannot betraced. Do you know where they are? If so contact the Alumni Office on t: (01962)827386, f: (01962) 827548 or e: Alumni @wkac.ac.uk.Hendy, Fiona; Jackman, Paul; Kline, Anna; le Maistre, Charles; Lowen, Marianne;Makey, Louise; Martin, Deborah; Mossford, Anthony; Nicholls, Joanne; Roche,Tracey; Rogers, Fiona; Rowe, David; Schindler, William; Strickland, Helen; Weir, Eli;Williams, Sian.7

Blast from the Past!1979Neville, Martin, BA History with associated EnglishDoes anyone remember the first cohort of BAstudents who started KAC way back in 1976? Areyou one of them? Did you inhabit their ancient worldwith no mobile phones and no computers, when youcould buy 3 pints of beer in the Union bar for 72p?If so, send me an e-mail and let me know how youare and what you've been doing over the lasttwenty years. Perhaps we could have a re-union?As for me, I took a year out of the world ofeducation after graduating and worked for abuilding society, drove a newspaper van and triedmy hand at accountancy, before going to study for aPGCE at the University of Sussex in 1980. (ComradePaul from the English cohort was there as I recall).I got a job at Shirebrook School teaching History andwitnessed at first hand the effects of the 1984Miners Strike in that tightly knit North Derbyshirecommunity. It was an interesting apprenticeship!I then moved to the Ecclesbourne School in Duffield,to a different world of blazers and school ties.In 1987 I became Head of History at ParkfieldsSchool in Mackworth, and when that closed in1989, Head of History at Littleover CommunitySchool, where I've been Head of the HumanitiesFaculty since 1994.In 1983 I was married and now have 5 children andno money! In 1989 I somehow found the time tostudy for an MA in Local and Regional History at theUniversity of Nottingham.I'd be amused to hear from anyone else from thosedistant happy days that are now part of history.E-mail: martineville@netscapeonline.co.uk.1996Copsey (nee Hall), Sue, BA Primary Educationwith English QTSSince graduating I've been teaching at a juniorschool in Harlow. However, the last year has seen afew changes for me: I've moved house, startedworking at a new school last September and gotmarried. I guess it wont be as appropriate to call me'School Hall' anymore!Lankaster, Emma, BA English with AmericanStudiesI now live in Bristol and work for Hays Montrose. Istarted working for HM two years ago as a SeniorOffice Administrator, I'm now a Senior Training andDevelopment Co-ordinator and have responsibilityfor all admin training (including delivering andwriting courses). I travel all over the country as wehave 450 employees who need training. I alsoadvise on issues and all HR/Personnel issues.Smart, Peter, BA Drama, Theatre & TelevisionStudiesAfter travelling aroundEurope and Australia,I'm now living inAuckland,New Zealand,and have recently gotengaged to a kiwi calledKristina. We plan on aNew Zealand summerwedding on the beachin March. I'm also applying for residency here.I was due to audition for Shortland Street, but I'vehad to put it on hold, as I'm currently auditioning forsome major parts in Xena: The Warrior Princess;Lord of the Rings; and a sixth month tour of NewZealand with a Shakespeare Company.track paramedic training scheme. So it looks like I'llbe back at university for another 3 years (groan). I'mcontactable via e-mail on: Fish@the-Aquarium.freeserve.co.ukGrix, Alice, BA English with DramaMy life is the pits,I'm still a git,My best wishes to those who were cursed to crossmy path,I hope you can look back and laugh?I'm genuinely sorry.O'Shea (nee Frost), Ruth, BA English and DramaSince Saturday 4th September 1999 I've been theproud owner of a new surname, and now answer tothe name of Mrs Ruth O'Shea. I got married toSimon O'Shea, BA History with Drama (1995) in myhome town, London, and then spent two fantasticweeks honeymooning in Cuba.A big hello to all the groovers who made it to thewedding. I hope your hangovers weren't as bad asours the morning after?81988Barham, Carmen, BEd Primary Education withHuman Movement StudiesWhere have the last 11 years disappeared to? Helloto all you good people I knew between 1984-88.Anyone can e-mail me at: smartie71@hotmail.com.1997Blower, Renata, BA English with DramaI've now left English Studies well behind me andhave moved on to a more medically based career. Imanaged to talk my way into getting a job within theoperating theatres of my local hospital (don't ask!)and have recently been granted a place on a fast1998Symonds, Jan, BSc ArchaeologyHello All! I'm now a Landlady - trying to keeparchaeology up to date. I'd be delighted to see anyfellow graduates/lecturers passing by my hostellry'The Old Mendip Inn' in Somerset.