The County Grammar School Magazine 1970

Plans for the future include a Dinner-Dance and perhaps a barbecue ; butthese will require a slightly larger membership, and good support from all members .We hope that the upper Sixth will all be joining this year . Although theinitial reaction is to try and forget all about the school, most people like to keep intouch with friends they have made while there ; the society provides the ideal meansof doing this .It is important to remember that the success of any function depends on thoseattending, so when you hear the date of the next function PLEASE make conspicuousnote of it, so you won't forget!Sports Secretary's Report Stephen Terry .January 14th saw the first Old Boys Rugby fixture, held at WymondhamCollege . Unfortunately a full side was not fielded, as several prospective playerswere called away to their respective universities the previous week . However, withthe help of one or two "present" students a full XV was fielded . After an enjoyable,and occasionally heated game in which the Old Boys drew level after being 11 pointsdown, the School won by 14 - 11 .We are hoping to make this an annual fixture, and the next match has beententatively arranged for the first Wednesday of the Spring term of 1971 . Any OldStudents interested in playing are asked to contact the Sports Secretary, S . C . Terry(Tel . : Nor . 51398) .I would like to take this opportunity of thanking Mr. Metcalfe for making thepitch available and to those who provided the tea afterwards .These reports serve to indicate the emphasis the committee places on theactive life of the Association . Our activities have increased since last year - thesports report is one indication of this -and we hope to do more in future years,thus taking advantage of our larger numbers . There is much room for expansion,and members could probably suggest further ideas .In this context, John Nunn's mention of the importance of those living inNorfolk acquires greater significance . Stephen Terry notes that the rugby team wasshort of numbers, because of the number at university or college . Local support canhelp to overcome these obstacles, and also help to keep up "fringe" acquaintanceswhich otherwise might be forgotten .I would join with Tony Balding in encouraging every one leaving this yearto join the Association . The annual subscription is ten shillings, which includes acopy of the magazine . An application form for membership will be found in thefront of the magazine .The next social event is the summer re-union, to be held as usual in therecreation room at the College, at 7 .30 p .m . on Friday July 3rd .CHRISTOPHER PALMER .NEWS FROM PAST STUDENTSDuring the last year Timothy Sheehan, previously a sixth-former of the school,spent his time in a very worthwhile occupation - helping at Mote House, Cheshire