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<strong>The</strong> <strong>Newsletter</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>Old</strong> <strong>Grovian</strong> <strong>Association</strong> Issue 26 Autumn 2015
James Lockwood (86-92)<br />
Woodhouse Grove Headmaster<br />
<strong>The</strong> <strong>Old</strong> <strong>Grovian</strong> <strong>Association</strong> are delighted to welcome James Lockwood and his family<br />
back to <strong>the</strong> school in January. James has had a busy term as Headmaster <strong>of</strong> Royal<br />
Hospital School, Ipswich but we caught up with him to get an insight in to his times at<br />
<strong>the</strong> Grove and how he feels about coming back.<br />
What are you looking forward to about Most embarrassing memory <strong>of</strong> WGS?<br />
coming back to <strong>the</strong> Grove?<br />
Re-engaging with <strong>the</strong> School and wider<br />
School community and renewing old<br />
friendships. Playing a pivotal role in<br />
shaping <strong>the</strong> School’s future and making it<br />
<strong>the</strong> best version <strong>of</strong> itself that it can<br />
possibly be.<br />
Best memory <strong>of</strong> WGS?<br />
Too many. Beating Bradford Grammar<br />
School at rugby at U15 level, after <strong>the</strong>y had<br />
beaten us by 40 points in <strong>the</strong> previous<br />
year. Scoring a century on <strong>the</strong> 1st XI pitch;<br />
being appointed Head <strong>of</strong> School.<br />
None that I would like to disclose as <strong>the</strong> new<br />
Headmaster!<br />
What does being an <strong>Old</strong> <strong>Grovian</strong> mean to<br />
you?<br />
My time at <strong>the</strong> Grove was a period when my<br />
strongest and most enduring friendships were<br />
made and where my life values were formed.<br />
On <strong>the</strong> whole, <strong>Old</strong> <strong>Grovian</strong>s are rounded and<br />
grounded individuals who possess <strong>the</strong> kind <strong>of</strong><br />
confidence which is rooted in self-awareness<br />
and not arrogance.<br />
How would you describe yourself in 5 words?<br />
Omnipresent, Energetic, Decisive, Determined,<br />
Approachable.<br />
<strong>The</strong> school will be hosting a “Meet & Mingle” on<br />
Friday 5th February. This will give all <strong>Old</strong> <strong>Grovian</strong>s<br />
and former staff <strong>the</strong> opportunity to meet James<br />
and hear more about his plans for <strong>the</strong> school as<br />
its 18th Headmaster.<br />
If you wish to attend this evening please contact<br />
Tara Gilks gilks.tv@woodhousegrove.co.uk by<br />
Friday 15th January.<br />
OGA Chairman 2015/16 Roger Howard (71-78 & St 82-)<br />
At <strong>the</strong> OGA AGM on Sunday<br />
8th November, Roger Howard<br />
took on <strong>the</strong> role <strong>of</strong> OGA<br />
Chairman for 2015/2016.<br />
He thanked David Dickinson<br />
(his predecessor) for<br />
attending reunions and for his<br />
genuine interest in current<br />
school matters and <strong>the</strong><br />
fortunes <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> OGRUFC. He<br />
felt that David had really<br />
galvanised interest in <strong>the</strong><br />
rugby club among his<br />
particular generation <strong>of</strong><br />
<strong>Grovian</strong>s. Roger also thanked<br />
<strong>the</strong> Sou<strong>the</strong>rns Trustees saying<br />
he was aware <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> time<br />
involved in processing<br />
through all <strong>the</strong> scholarship<br />
applications and interviewing<br />
<strong>the</strong>m all.<br />
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Roger thanked <strong>the</strong> OGA for <strong>the</strong><br />
honour <strong>of</strong> being invited to be<br />
Chairman <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> OGA. He<br />
spoke <strong>of</strong> his longstanding<br />
association and commitment<br />
to <strong>the</strong> school and <strong>the</strong> OGA<br />
and felt it was a privilege<br />
to be <strong>the</strong> Chairman at <strong>the</strong><br />
commencement <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong><br />
‘Lockwood Era’.<br />
He noted that <strong>the</strong> start <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong><br />
Lockwood Era is a great<br />
opportunity for <strong>the</strong> school<br />
which is in a strong position<br />
despite <strong>the</strong> economic climate<br />
<strong>of</strong> recent years. Our facilities<br />
are envied by our rivals and<br />
<strong>the</strong>re is a mood <strong>of</strong> optimism<br />
and expectation. <strong>The</strong> OGA must<br />
take advantage <strong>of</strong> this and this<br />
was emphasised by <strong>the</strong> great<br />
turn out at <strong>the</strong> 1990’s reunion<br />
<strong>the</strong> previous night.<br />
We need to remember <strong>the</strong> overall objectives<br />
<strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>Association</strong>:<br />
• promote mutual acquaintances<br />
with former pupils and drive <strong>the</strong>ir<br />
interest in <strong>the</strong> school<br />
• assist <strong>the</strong> academic and<br />
recreational life <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> school<br />
• fur<strong>the</strong>r <strong>the</strong> interests and<br />
reputation <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> school<br />
<strong>The</strong> school appearing strong and prosperous<br />
owes much to <strong>the</strong> OGA and <strong>the</strong> many people<br />
who have served <strong>the</strong> school over <strong>the</strong> years. It<br />
needs support in many ways particularly from<br />
<strong>the</strong> younger generation who can contribute<br />
enormously after from:<br />
• supporting functions<br />
• developing mutual interest<br />
(especially in business)<br />
• employment/work experience –<br />
<strong>The</strong> ‘Network’<br />
<strong>The</strong> OGA <strong>of</strong>fice team have ongoing projects and use<br />
social media, Xaipete etc to spread <strong>the</strong> word to members<br />
but OG’s <strong>the</strong>mselves are <strong>the</strong> most effective way <strong>of</strong><br />
spreading <strong>the</strong> word.<br />
Roger stressed that It is important that members tell us<br />
what <strong>the</strong>y want, eg types and venues <strong>of</strong> reunions,<br />
dinners, sport etc. Also OG’s must seize <strong>the</strong> opportunity<br />
and really build momentum, engaging with <strong>the</strong><br />
<strong>Association</strong> in increasing numbers and become actively<br />
involved in <strong>the</strong> <strong>Association</strong>s events.<br />
We wish Roger Howard all <strong>the</strong> best for his year in <strong>of</strong>fice<br />
and look forward to seeing what events he has planned.
<strong>Old</strong> <strong>Grovian</strong> performs in “Three Choirs Festival” at<br />
Buckingham Palace to celebrate 300th anniversary<br />
Chris Nehaul (05-15) is at Hereford Ca<strong>the</strong>dral for a year as a Choral<br />
Scholar, before taking up a place at University next year. At <strong>the</strong> end<br />
<strong>of</strong> November he had <strong>the</strong> opportunity to take part in a gala<br />
performance, attended by HRH <strong>The</strong> Prince <strong>of</strong> Wales, in <strong>the</strong> Ballroom<br />
<strong>of</strong> Buckingham Palace. <strong>The</strong> concert marked <strong>the</strong> conclusion <strong>of</strong> this<br />
year’s tercentenary celebrations for <strong>the</strong> Three Choirs Festival, <strong>of</strong><br />
which His Royal Highness is President.<br />
James<br />
Lindsey<br />
(03-09)<br />
James was at <strong>the</strong> Grove from<br />
03-09. <strong>The</strong>n he studied Media<br />
Production at Northumbria<br />
University (09-12) and <strong>the</strong>n he<br />
did freelance television work<br />
on <strong>the</strong> likes <strong>of</strong> "Britains' Got<br />
Talent" and "Don't Tell <strong>The</strong><br />
Bride".<br />
Chris Nehaul<br />
(05-15) &<br />
Prince Charles<br />
A massed choir <strong>of</strong> almost 300 singers including <strong>the</strong> Three Ca<strong>the</strong>dral<br />
Choirs <strong>of</strong> Hereford, Gloucester and Worcester, <strong>the</strong> Three Choirs<br />
Festival Chorus and <strong>the</strong> Three Choirs Festival Youth Choir gave an<br />
hour-long recital for <strong>The</strong> Prince <strong>of</strong> Wales and invited guests, who<br />
were welcomed by Dr Timothy Brain, OBE, QPM, Chairman <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong><br />
Three Choirs Festival <strong>Association</strong>. After <strong>the</strong> performance His Royal<br />
Highness met some <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> performers, including ca<strong>the</strong>dral choristers<br />
and members <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> youth choir and festival chorus.<br />
<strong>The</strong>n in 2013 he worked as a<br />
corporate video producer with<br />
<strong>the</strong> online retailer Andrew<br />
James until 2014 when he<br />
moved to Salzburg, Austria to<br />
work for Red Bull Media House<br />
as a live transmission assistant.<br />
At <strong>the</strong> beginning <strong>of</strong> this year he became <strong>the</strong> Studio Manager<br />
and Producer for an online Gambling company in<br />
Portsmouth and after 3 months moved <strong>the</strong> company to<br />
Malta. Finally he has just started a new job as <strong>the</strong> Lead Video<br />
Producer for 90min in Asia at <strong>the</strong>ir <strong>of</strong>fices in Manila, <strong>The</strong><br />
Philippines.<br />
James Lindsey (03-09)<br />
Johnny Abraham (93-01)<br />
J9 Advisory<br />
Jonny joined PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as a trainee at <strong>the</strong> age<br />
<strong>of</strong> 18 in 2001 straight after finishing his A-Levels at <strong>the</strong> Grove.<br />
After Qualifying as a Charted Accountant he joined Barclays Bank<br />
in 2008 as an Associate Director in <strong>the</strong>ir Asset Based Lending<br />
team. <strong>The</strong> economy turned on its head later that year and <strong>the</strong><br />
country experienced unprecedented times financially in what was<br />
<strong>the</strong> beginning <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> ‘banking crisis’.<br />
During this time he learnt a lot about <strong>the</strong> Banks and <strong>the</strong>ir credit<br />
policies and operations etc. As <strong>the</strong>re seemed to be no real scope <strong>of</strong><br />
recovery in sight, Jonny decided to go back to what he knew best<br />
and joined Begbies Traynor Group in January 2010, working<br />
predominantly with clients in <strong>the</strong> Asset Based Lending sector.<br />
Read more about Jonny in <strong>the</strong> following article in Business Quarter:<br />
http://www.bqlive.co.uk/2015/11/02/meet-<strong>the</strong>-md-johnny-abraham,-j9-advisory<br />
In mid - 2013 he was approached to join Winterhill Largo Group as<br />
<strong>the</strong>ir Business Development Director for <strong>the</strong> North. However, having<br />
seen a gap in <strong>the</strong> market to assist businesses who were<br />
struggling amongst o<strong>the</strong>r things, to source <strong>the</strong> funding 3<br />
<strong>the</strong>y required, he launched J9 Advisory in August 2014.
Will Johnston (91-02)<br />
Will Johnston was recently named <strong>The</strong> Society <strong>of</strong><br />
Editors' Daily Newspaper Photographer <strong>of</strong> <strong>The</strong> Year<br />
for 2014 at <strong>The</strong> Regional Press Awards at <strong>The</strong><br />
Lancaster Hotel in London. He also won a regional<br />
award for his News Photo <strong>of</strong> <strong>The</strong> Year at <strong>The</strong><br />
Midlands Media Awards, held at Villa Park,<br />
Birmingham. His website can be found at<br />
http://www.willjohnstonphotography.com/<br />
30 years since <strong>the</strong> Bradford City Fire<br />
2015 marks 30 years since<br />
<strong>the</strong> Bradford City Fire - a<br />
sporting disaster in which 56<br />
lives were lost and <strong>the</strong> lives<br />
<strong>of</strong> countless o<strong>the</strong>rs were<br />
changed forever. ‘<strong>The</strong> 56’ is a<br />
piece <strong>of</strong> documentary<br />
<strong>the</strong>atre in which all <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong><br />
lines spoken by <strong>the</strong> actors<br />
were taken from survivors<br />
and witnesses <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> disaster.<br />
Former footballers, police<br />
<strong>of</strong>ficers and fans were<br />
interviewed by <strong>Old</strong> <strong>Grovian</strong><br />
Gemma Wilson (97-11) and<br />
her co-writer, Mat<strong>the</strong>w<br />
Stevens-Woodhead, over an<br />
18 month period to create<br />
<strong>the</strong> script for <strong>the</strong> play. ‘<strong>The</strong><br />
56’ is <strong>the</strong> first production to<br />
deal with <strong>the</strong> disaster on <strong>the</strong><br />
stage and it premiered at <strong>the</strong><br />
2014 Edinburgh Fringe<br />
Festival at Channel 4<br />
sponsored venue, Underbelly.<br />
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<strong>The</strong> play was <strong>the</strong>n selected for <strong>the</strong> 2015 Sunday Times<br />
National Student Drama Festival, where it won <strong>the</strong><br />
Directors Guild Award and Spotlight Most Promising<br />
Actress Award. Later in <strong>the</strong> year ‘<strong>The</strong> 56’ embarked on an<br />
11 date national tour, including performances at <strong>The</strong><br />
Lowry and three sold out nights at <strong>the</strong> Alhambra Studio<br />
in Bradford where it was received by standing ovations<br />
from audiences in Bradford City strips.<br />
Fresh from <strong>the</strong> successful national tour ‘<strong>The</strong> 56’ returned<br />
to <strong>the</strong> 2015 Edinburgh Fringe Festival where it was one <strong>of</strong><br />
<strong>The</strong> Guardian’s recommended shows <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> year. In<br />
October <strong>the</strong> play rounded up its year with a week long<br />
run at <strong>the</strong> newly refurbished Battersea Arts Centre in<br />
London where it featured as part <strong>of</strong> ‘A Nation’s <strong>The</strong>atre’,<br />
a celebration <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong>atre from around <strong>the</strong> UK.<br />
All proceeds from <strong>the</strong> play are to be donated to <strong>the</strong><br />
Bradford University Plastic Surgery and Burns Research<br />
Unit at a ceremony in December as part <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> 30th<br />
anniversary commemorations. As a part <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong><br />
fundraising effort Gemma has been visiting schools<br />
throughout Bradford to give talks on <strong>the</strong> play and help<br />
raise awareness <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> impact <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> fire on <strong>the</strong> local<br />
community.<br />
<strong>The</strong> Burns Unit are accepting donations throughout <strong>the</strong><br />
year for <strong>the</strong> 30th anniversary commemorations at<br />
www.fire-anniversary.brad.ac.uk<br />
Colonel Phil Carter<br />
Colonel Phil Carter<br />
(WGS 83-90) studied<br />
Medicine at <strong>the</strong><br />
University <strong>of</strong> Dundee,<br />
joining <strong>the</strong> Royal<br />
Army Medical Corps<br />
as a Medical Student.<br />
Since <strong>the</strong>n he has<br />
qualified as a General<br />
Practitioner, served in<br />
places as diverse as<br />
Nor<strong>the</strong>rn Ireland, <strong>the</strong><br />
Balkans, <strong>the</strong> Middle<br />
East, and Africa and<br />
obtained Masters<br />
Degrees in Public<br />
Health and<br />
International<br />
Relations.<br />
*Newspaper credit - Leicester Mercury<br />
As a Major, Colonel Carter was seconded to HM <strong>the</strong> Sultan <strong>of</strong><br />
Brunei’s Armed Forces and advised <strong>the</strong>m during <strong>the</strong> 2004<br />
Asian Tsunami. Later he commanded <strong>the</strong> clinical unit <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong><br />
Royal Centre for Defence Medicine in Birmingham, a team <strong>of</strong><br />
300 military staff embedded within <strong>the</strong> NHS, providing<br />
healthcare and welfare support for wounded soldiers. In 2013,<br />
as a Lieutenant Colonel, he commanded 5 Armoured Medical<br />
Regiment in Afghanistan, with responsibility for delivery <strong>of</strong><br />
primary and prehospital emergency care to NATO troops in<br />
Helmand.<br />
He deployed again in 2014 to Sierra Leone to lead <strong>the</strong> Ebola<br />
Training Academy, a collaborative project involving <strong>the</strong> British<br />
Army, UK Department for International Development, <strong>the</strong><br />
World Health Organisation and <strong>the</strong> Sierra Leone Government<br />
teaching Ebola infection prevention and control techniques to<br />
volunteer healthcare workers.<br />
Colonel Carter was promoted to Colonel in 2015 and is<br />
currently deployed in <strong>the</strong> Middle East.
Congratulations to <strong>Old</strong> <strong>Grovian</strong> Nicki Weaving (98-04) who married David Robertson on<br />
15th September at Villa Palazzola in Italy. <strong>The</strong> couple, who currently live in Bo’ness, Scotland<br />
(where Nicki works as a vet) were joined by <strong>the</strong>ir family and close friends for a lovely<br />
service and weekend in <strong>the</strong> Italian sunshine.<br />
Social media was overloaded with fantastic photos <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> couple and <strong>Old</strong> <strong>Grovian</strong>s who were<br />
in attendance.<br />
Weaving<br />
Wedding<br />
Nicki’s bro<strong>the</strong>rs Adam (98-06) and Ben (03-10) both did readings at <strong>the</strong> ceremony, Helen<br />
Duce (97-04) was a bridesmaid and former Governor John Weaving was also seen on photos<br />
looking proud <strong>of</strong> his beautiful daughter.<br />
O<strong>the</strong>r <strong>Old</strong> <strong>Grovian</strong>s in attendance were: Nick Page (97-04), Faye Tiritoglu (97-04), Rebecca<br />
Ives (94-04), and Ellie Curtis ( 97-04 nee Wooler). After <strong>the</strong> wedding Nicki and David visited<br />
Naples for a Mini-moon and are hoping to embark on <strong>the</strong>ir proper Honeymoon next year.<br />
Graves Wedding<br />
Over <strong>the</strong> August Bank holiday weekend friends and<br />
family celebrated with Richard Graves (87-94) as he<br />
married <strong>the</strong> beautiful Kathryn Harrison at Grays<br />
Court Hotel, York. This was followed by a wonderful<br />
reception at Hornington Manor. <strong>The</strong> venue was<br />
stunning, and friends and family all enjoyed staying<br />
for <strong>the</strong> weekend to celebrate with <strong>the</strong> couple. As<br />
you would expect <strong>the</strong> guest list was full <strong>of</strong> <strong>Old</strong><br />
<strong>Grovian</strong>s and all <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> ushers were friends <strong>of</strong><br />
Richard’s from school some <strong>of</strong> whom had known<br />
Richard for over 30 years.<br />
<strong>Old</strong> <strong>Grovian</strong>s present:<br />
Ned Taylor (87-94), Ben Brown (01-08), Sam<br />
Cadman (89-96), Stuart Nesbit (82-92), Anthony<br />
Cadman (87-94), Stuart Vincent (94-01), Martin<br />
Griffiths (86-94), Claire M<strong>of</strong>fat nee Howard(94-01),<br />
Nick Fawcett (87-94), John Hinchliffe (83-94),<br />
Dave Webster (83-93), Kelly Carter nee Graves<br />
(87-96).<br />
Griffin Wedding<br />
Date: Friday 2nd October 2015<br />
Location: <strong>The</strong> Coniston Hall Hotel &<br />
Country Estate<br />
Anthony Griffin (01-08) married<br />
Charlotte Redfern at <strong>The</strong><br />
Coniston Hall Hotel, Skipton.<br />
<strong>The</strong> groom is not only an <strong>Old</strong><br />
<strong>Grovian</strong> but also a key member<br />
<strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>Old</strong> <strong>Grovian</strong> Rugby Club<br />
so <strong>the</strong> guest list was bound to<br />
include a large number <strong>of</strong> former<br />
pupils; in fact we are sure it is up<br />
<strong>the</strong>re in <strong>the</strong> record books! <strong>The</strong><br />
bridal party were in safe hands<br />
with not one but 4 <strong>Old</strong> <strong>Grovian</strong><br />
Best Men and 2 bridesmaids,<br />
who ensured <strong>the</strong> day went to<br />
plan!<br />
We wish Anthony and Charlotte<br />
many congratulations as <strong>the</strong>y<br />
embark on married life.<br />
Jodie Page Wedding<br />
Jodie Page (95-02) married Dave<br />
Clow at St George’s Hotel in<br />
Paphos, Cyprus on 16th October<br />
2015. Those present included <strong>Old</strong><br />
<strong>Grovian</strong>s Emma Hill née Cadman<br />
(95-02) and Louise Aveyard<br />
(97-01).<br />
<strong>The</strong> photo is <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> married couple,<br />
Louise, Jodie, <strong>the</strong>ir partners and<br />
<strong>the</strong>ir children.<br />
<strong>The</strong> couple also hosted an evening<br />
reception on 24th October at <strong>The</strong><br />
<strong>Old</strong> Barn, Esholt.<br />
<strong>Old</strong> <strong>Grovian</strong>s Wedding party;<br />
Chris Blackhall (01-08)Best Man, Ben Brown (01-08) Best<br />
Man ,Dean Hogg (98-08) Best Man, Mat<strong>the</strong>w Worrall (03-10)<br />
Best Man, Georgina Griffin (07-10) Bridesmaid, Maxine Best<br />
(01-08) Bridesmaid,<br />
Jones<br />
Wedding<br />
On 24th May 2015 at <strong>The</strong> Star Inn,<br />
Harome, North Yorkshire Rhodri Jones<br />
(son <strong>of</strong> Keith Jones) married Lucy<br />
Elsender. Possibly one <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> most well<br />
known <strong>Old</strong> <strong>Grovian</strong>s <strong>of</strong> recent times,<br />
having spent <strong>the</strong> first 20 years <strong>of</strong> his<br />
life living at Woodhouse Grove, Rhodri<br />
said “ I do” to <strong>the</strong> stunning Lucy in a<br />
beautiful ceremony in front <strong>of</strong> friends<br />
and family.<br />
<strong>Old</strong> <strong>Grovian</strong> Guests: Stuart Vincent<br />
(94-01), Lucy Vincent (st 98-00), Tim<br />
Rawlins (90-01), Dan Gullick (94-01),<br />
Michael Allewell (90-01), Eniola<br />
Gesinde (94-01), Craig Shaw (92-01),<br />
Richard Graves (87-94), Danny<br />
Kondras (84-94), Bryan Stone (st<br />
80-06), Eileen Mollard (st 88-08),<br />
Hugh Knowles (49-54), Janet<br />
Knowles (st 86-02), Roger Howard<br />
(71-78 & st 82-), Ian Frost (st 86- ),<br />
Belinda Frost (st 83-),Tony Zammit (st<br />
82-08), Jeremy Wilson (st 80-13).<br />
<strong>Old</strong> <strong>Grovian</strong> Guests;<br />
Dom Copsey (05-12) Jack Hartley (05-12), Aaron Magee (06-12), Joel Bradley (04-11), Harry<br />
Cody-Owen (04-11), Harry Dunhill (98-10), Alex Fox (03-10),Tim Dalton (01-08), Tom Dalton<br />
(01-08), Charles Davy (01-08), Jaskaran Deu (01-08), Craig Fagan (06-08), Joe Sowden (93-08),<br />
James Trenholme (01-08), Adam Driver (01-07), Sam Robinson (97-07), John Oakes (04-06),<br />
Adam Weaving (98-06), Dan Nulty (90-97), John Hinchliffe (83-94)<br />
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<strong>Old</strong> <strong>Grovian</strong> Reunions<br />
<strong>The</strong> past year has seen many OG Reunions, <strong>the</strong> 2014 Leavers reunion (which<br />
is now held annually for <strong>the</strong> newest <strong>Old</strong> <strong>Grovian</strong>s) was a great success with<br />
over 60 OG’s coming back to <strong>the</strong> school to catch up with friends and chat<br />
about <strong>the</strong>ir first term away from <strong>the</strong> Grove. We will be hosting <strong>the</strong> 2015<br />
Leavers Reunion on Friday 18th December.<br />
<strong>The</strong> Lancashire and Cheshire Reunion was held on Friday 20th March at <strong>the</strong><br />
Mitre Hotel in Manchester. This reunion was chaired by Chris Taylor (52-57)<br />
and well attended by <strong>Old</strong> <strong>Grovian</strong>s living on <strong>the</strong> o<strong>the</strong>r side <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Pennines.<br />
At <strong>the</strong> end <strong>of</strong> June we held our Summer OG Reunion. <strong>The</strong> weekend was<br />
packed with cricket, tennis, kids entertainment and musical performances.<br />
This reunion has evolved over <strong>the</strong> last couple <strong>of</strong> years and is now a well<br />
established family event where OG’s, current pupils and staff can enjoy <strong>the</strong><br />
beautiful grounds, excellent entertainment and celebrate <strong>the</strong> end <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong><br />
academic year.<br />
On 10th September <strong>the</strong> annual London reunion was held at <strong>the</strong> Walrus &<br />
Carpenter, Monument. This is a reunion which captures what being an <strong>Old</strong><br />
<strong>Grovian</strong> is all about; OG’s <strong>of</strong> different ages mingle, share memories and<br />
laughter as <strong>the</strong>y reminisce on <strong>the</strong>ir time at <strong>the</strong> Grove. This is an event which<br />
we would really like to grow and encourage people to attend. If you live in<br />
London and would be interested in attending this event please get in touch.<br />
90's Reunion......<br />
November OGA reunion weekend was kick started on <strong>the</strong> Saturday evening<br />
by a lively ga<strong>the</strong>ring <strong>of</strong> 90’s leavers, who through forethought and attention<br />
to detail had ga<strong>the</strong>red in <strong>the</strong> Stansfield Arms to reaffirm bonds before<br />
returning to <strong>the</strong> “scene <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> crime (or crimes)”, as it were.<br />
<strong>The</strong> initial assault was led by a hardy group <strong>of</strong> diehards who appeared<br />
desperate to engage with former teachers and have confirmed to partners,<br />
spouses and friends how good <strong>the</strong>y actually were. Next arrived some serial<br />
<strong>of</strong>fenders, a little reticent in case o<strong>the</strong>rs present recalled <strong>the</strong> errors <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong>ir<br />
ways, or <strong>the</strong> “follies <strong>of</strong> youth”. Finally <strong>the</strong> stragglers arrived, several <strong>of</strong> who<br />
were already finding <strong>the</strong> pace pretty hard going and wishing more local<br />
accommodation had been booked. <strong>The</strong> group were welcomed by a rousing,<br />
inspirational and witty speech by <strong>the</strong> incoming Chairman, who was<br />
unjustifiably heckled by several who should know better. Chief suspects were<br />
believed to be Messrs Zammit, Jones, Pickles and Brosnan, but we await<br />
confirmation ahead <strong>of</strong> fur<strong>the</strong>r proceedings which are pending (cctv footage<br />
is currently away being scrutinised). Also <strong>the</strong>re was a disdainful attempt to<br />
hijack <strong>the</strong> evening as a Sou<strong>the</strong>rns reunion, which was swiftly dispelled by <strong>the</strong><br />
majority <strong>of</strong> those present sober enough to recall that this was a fairly typical<br />
<strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> delusions <strong>of</strong> this house during <strong>the</strong> 90’s.<br />
What is probably best described as a very “convivial” evening followed,<br />
good company, excellent and substantial amounts <strong>of</strong> food courtesy <strong>of</strong> WGS<br />
catering dept and seamless recollections from many happy and some sad<br />
times.<br />
As midnight loomed closer <strong>the</strong> Cinderella Chairman, hopefully having<br />
planted a few seeds among <strong>the</strong> ga<strong>the</strong>ring to consider directing some <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong>ir<br />
self proclaimed largesse back into <strong>the</strong> school’s sports scholarship and<br />
bursary funds, bade a discreet farewell as a number <strong>of</strong> dedicated stalwarts<br />
planned which venues in Leeds were to benefit from <strong>the</strong>ir patronage now<br />
that <strong>the</strong>y had “warmed up”.<br />
All in all a great evening which all seemed to enjoy. Not sure what shape <strong>the</strong>y<br />
were in <strong>the</strong> following morning, as not many made it to chapel!(unlike this<br />
writer) I would commend such a ga<strong>the</strong>ring to all and recommend you<br />
contact Sam to look into doing something similar for your generation or<br />
decade. Please let us know - we want to encourage you back, <strong>the</strong>re is so<br />
much change to see in your old school - it is a school you can be proud <strong>of</strong>.<br />
Thanks Sam, a great night, much appreciated by all who attended. <strong>The</strong><br />
commencement <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Lockwood Era was toasted in a fitting style.<br />
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Roger Howard OGA Chairman
50 years later<br />
In April <strong>the</strong> school were delighted to<br />
host a reunion for <strong>Old</strong> <strong>Grovian</strong>s who<br />
started at <strong>the</strong> school 50 years ago<br />
(between 1963-65). A group <strong>of</strong> 15 <strong>Old</strong><br />
boys and <strong>the</strong>ir partners enjoyed a tour<br />
<strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> school, a leisurely lunch at <strong>the</strong><br />
Stansfield Arms and <strong>the</strong> day ended<br />
watching <strong>the</strong> <strong>Old</strong> <strong>Grovian</strong>s rugby team<br />
play <strong>the</strong> last match <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> season.<br />
<strong>The</strong> day was organised through Richard<br />
Littlefair who managed to organise OG’s to<br />
attend from all over <strong>the</strong> country, one OG<br />
even made <strong>the</strong> journey from <strong>the</strong> South <strong>of</strong><br />
France!<br />
<strong>The</strong> sun shone and <strong>the</strong> OG’s got to catch up<br />
and see <strong>the</strong> substantial change in <strong>the</strong> school<br />
facilities from <strong>the</strong> 1960’s!<br />
“Sitting back for a few moments over lunch looking<br />
at <strong>the</strong> assembled throng, you were all chatting,<br />
involved and enjoying yourselves, so those one or<br />
two with doubts about <strong>the</strong>se occasions I am sure<br />
have none now! Rightly so that’s how it should be as<br />
last Saturday was <strong>the</strong> meeting <strong>of</strong> nothing more than<br />
“old boys” (literally now!!).”<br />
Richard Littlefair (64-69)<br />
November Reunion 2015<br />
Following <strong>the</strong> Remembrance service in chapel taken by <strong>the</strong> school Chaplain Rev David Bonny <strong>the</strong> OGA AGM was<br />
held in <strong>the</strong> school seminar room. <strong>The</strong> <strong>Old</strong> <strong>Grovian</strong> Rugby Club were in attendance at <strong>the</strong> meeting and showed a<br />
presentation about <strong>the</strong> club and <strong>the</strong>ir future ambitions. Roger Howard was also <strong>of</strong>ficially appointed OGA Chairman<br />
in this meeting.<br />
<strong>The</strong> afternoon saw <strong>the</strong> annual Netball match versus<br />
<strong>the</strong> school 2nd team end with a victory for <strong>the</strong> <strong>Old</strong><br />
<strong>Grovian</strong>s (33-19) and <strong>the</strong> Windle Cup was won by<br />
<strong>the</strong> Chairman’s team captained by Ben Brown<br />
(01-08). Despite <strong>the</strong> nasty wea<strong>the</strong>r many OG’s and<br />
<strong>the</strong>ir families stayed for <strong>the</strong> presentations and<br />
afternoon tea on <strong>the</strong> Hastings-Long Gallery.<br />
Next year’s November reunion falls on 12/13th November where<br />
we are hoping to do a similar reunion on <strong>the</strong> Saturday evening for<br />
a different decade <strong>of</strong> leavers and on <strong>the</strong> Sunday <strong>the</strong> new<br />
Headmaster, James Lockwood, will be inviting former rugby<br />
players to play in an invitation game, more details will follow. 7
Classmates<br />
Yasmin Rahmatullah<br />
(1995-2000) married Philip<br />
Jones in August 2013. <strong>The</strong><br />
wedding was held in France in<br />
<strong>the</strong> south Charente at Le Logis<br />
de Puygaty, a beautiful stately<br />
manor.<br />
Maurice Hopkins (1942-1946) congratulations to Maurice and Marjorie who<br />
celebrated <strong>the</strong>ir Diamond wedding anniversary in September 2014 with a family<br />
lunch at a local restaurant. <strong>The</strong>y were delighted to receive a letter <strong>of</strong><br />
congratulations and a photograph from <strong>the</strong> Queen.<br />
Gordon Fox (1951-1958) If <strong>the</strong>re are any OG’s resident in or visiting New Zealand<br />
in <strong>the</strong> future he would be interested to hear from <strong>the</strong>m gordon.fox@xtra.co.nz<br />
Keith Loudon (1945-1950 + Governor 1989-1998) received <strong>the</strong> OBE in <strong>the</strong> New<br />
Year Honours List for services to business and charities in <strong>the</strong> City <strong>of</strong> Leeds.<br />
Chris D Carter (1954-1961) has just retired from a career in catering most <strong>of</strong><br />
which was spent in Corporate Hospitality at <strong>the</strong> Head Office in Halifax before <strong>the</strong><br />
merger with <strong>the</strong> Bank <strong>of</strong> Scotland thus combining his own ambition with <strong>the</strong><br />
school’s suggestion that he should try Banking as a career.<br />
Gordon Reed (1958-1966) would like to trace some <strong>of</strong> his old chums Anthony C B<br />
Dyson (1960-1968), Andrew J Mattock (1961-1969), Michael C Tidey (1960-1969),<br />
Peter J Tidey (1960-1968) and Jeremy R Wilkinson (1959-1967). He can be<br />
contacted by email on cpsadt@aol.com<br />
Elliot Cosgrove (2002-2009) played for Irish Wolfhounds against Wales in <strong>the</strong><br />
rugby league European Cup.<br />
Abby Arianne McDermott (1997-2004) married James Elliott Steadman on 22nd<br />
August 2015 in <strong>the</strong> School Chapel.<br />
Philip Carter (1976-1983) Lieutenant Colonel Phil Carter led a seven-week mission<br />
to Sierra Leone as part <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> British Army’s response to <strong>the</strong> Ebola outbreak in<br />
West Africa. He was part <strong>of</strong> a team deployed to establish <strong>the</strong> Ebola Training<br />
Academy in Freetown, during <strong>the</strong> deployment <strong>the</strong> squadron successfully trained<br />
more than 4,000 medical personnel.<br />
Emma Littlefair (97-04) married Ben Van Der Velde on 4th July at <strong>the</strong> church in<br />
her fa<strong>the</strong>r, David Littlefair's (59-67) village <strong>of</strong> Stoke Gabriel in Devon.<br />
<strong>Old</strong> <strong>Grovian</strong> guests included Claire Carlile<br />
(nee Brimacombe) (1992-2002), Nick<br />
Carlile (1989-2000), Laura Nulty<br />
(1993-2000), Becky Kelly (nee Sharp)<br />
(1995-2002). Bridesmaids included Becky<br />
Shaw (1993-2000), Sara Rahmatullah<br />
(1996-2001) and Lisa Speet (nee<br />
Bellhouse) (1994-2001).<br />
Yasmin runs her own business YTR Design<br />
Greeting Cards. Yasmin’s website can be<br />
found at: www.ytrdesign.com<br />
Rebecca Littlefair (98-05) married Ben Robinson on 7th November at St Audries<br />
Park in Somerset.<br />
Oladele Onile-ere (1980-1988) is married with a daughter and is currently working<br />
as a legal counsellor (Commercial) for <strong>the</strong> United Nations in New York. He is still in<br />
touch with Gbemiga Rotimi 91980-1988), Colin Srivastava (1981-1988) and Yusuf<br />
Kwande (1981-1985).<br />
Elliot Turner (2010-14) has been selected for <strong>the</strong> U17 State 7's team <strong>the</strong>y will play<br />
in a tournament against o<strong>the</strong>r states in early December he has also been invited<br />
to train with <strong>the</strong> Melbourne Rebels U18 squad. In April he was selected for <strong>the</strong><br />
Victorian Schools Rugby Union U18 Squad involving a 3 month training period<br />
and culminating in a national tournament which will take place in June in Sydney.<br />
Hugh Mitchell (1926-1931) on 19th November 2014 Hugh celebrated his<br />
100th Birthday a card was sent from <strong>the</strong> OGA to mark this occasion. He<br />
wrote to thank <strong>the</strong> OGA for our good wishes saying he was overwhelmed by<br />
<strong>the</strong> number <strong>of</strong> cards he received from family and friends – and many from<br />
<strong>the</strong> past who knew him from his time <strong>of</strong> ministry when he lived in Wales,<br />
Glasgow and London, toge<strong>the</strong>r with <strong>the</strong> fellowship at <strong>the</strong> Church in<br />
Eastbourne over many years.<br />
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He said ‘I have been bowled over by all <strong>the</strong> wonderful and kind thoughts<br />
that have been sent. It made my birthday very special indeed.’ His<br />
daughter arranged a surprise party with many members <strong>of</strong> his family<br />
attending including his son and daughter in law from France but<br />
unfortunately his bro<strong>the</strong>r Kenneth aged 98 was unable to make <strong>the</strong> journey<br />
from Canada although <strong>the</strong>y had a long chat over <strong>the</strong> phone.
GOLD for<br />
<strong>Old</strong><br />
<strong>Grovian</strong>s<br />
Mat<strong>the</strong>w Bickerton (04-11) and<br />
Chris Nehaul (05-15) both<br />
received <strong>the</strong>ir Gold Duke <strong>of</strong><br />
Edinburgh Award from <strong>the</strong> Duke<br />
<strong>of</strong> Edinburgh himself on Tuesday<br />
13th October at St James Palace.<br />
It was a great honour for <strong>the</strong><br />
boys to meet HRH himself in <strong>the</strong><br />
Picture Gallery room where <strong>the</strong><br />
India Round Table Conference<br />
was held.<br />
Officer Cadet Imogen North (04-11)<br />
Section Second-in-command 9 Platoon<br />
Lancaster University 3rd Year, French and Geography<br />
Throughout my school career I was interested in joining <strong>the</strong> Army after<br />
University, and my careers advisor told me about UOTC, so during fresher’s<br />
week at Lancaster University I went along to an open evening and haven't<br />
looked back since.<br />
<strong>The</strong> main purpose <strong>of</strong> UOTC is an insight into Army life and how it all works.<br />
I have learnt so much from <strong>the</strong> training nights and weekends but also had<br />
fun in <strong>the</strong> process. From <strong>the</strong> training programme, firing a rifle has definitely<br />
been a highlight, but also one <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> most challenging things I have ever<br />
done. Second year is mainly focused on learning how to be a leader. You<br />
are put into challenging situations and you feel such a sense <strong>of</strong><br />
achievement at <strong>the</strong> end <strong>of</strong> a weekend.<br />
Sandhurst<br />
As well as all <strong>the</strong> skills and drills, <strong>the</strong>re are so<br />
many socials, from fancy dress in town to a<br />
formal regimental dinner. My university friends<br />
are sick <strong>of</strong> me talking about it all! This year I<br />
took part in <strong>The</strong> Queen’s Cup which is a<br />
sporting competition between all <strong>the</strong> OTC’s at<br />
Sandhurst. It was such an amazing weekend<br />
competing in hockey at <strong>the</strong> Royal Academy, a<br />
weekend which I will never forget!<br />
Throughout my two years at UOTC I have had so many<br />
different experiences. I have been skiing twice and passed Ski<br />
Foundation Level 1, which was great as I had never skied before!<br />
I also went to Gosport for a week and completed a competent<br />
crew sailing course.<br />
Without a doubt UOTC has increased my confidence, given me<br />
new skills to use and an inside look at Army life that has<br />
fur<strong>the</strong>red my interest in joining. <strong>The</strong> bonus has been meeting<br />
some amazing people who I now count among my best friends.<br />
A FAMILY who tackled a<br />
200-mile cycle ride from<br />
Edinburgh to Newcastle in<br />
memory <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong>ir late fa<strong>the</strong>r and<br />
raised £7,000 for Diabetes UK,<br />
has won a volunteering award<br />
from <strong>the</strong> charity.<br />
<strong>The</strong> Perry family, <strong>of</strong> Oakleigh<br />
View, Baildon, won <strong>the</strong><br />
fundraising award at <strong>the</strong> charity’s<br />
regional Inspire Awards for <strong>the</strong>ir<br />
completion <strong>of</strong> a challenge set by<br />
dad Michael Perry.<br />
Charity<br />
Ride<br />
<strong>Old</strong> <strong>Grovian</strong>s who supported Libby Perry (06-13)<br />
and Isaac Perry (07-14) were; Henry Martindale (07-12),<br />
Richard Proctor (07-14), Tom Wilkinson (07-14)<br />
and Mac Westerman (00-12).<br />
Amelia Lancaster (00-15) was<br />
also awarded <strong>the</strong> Gold Duke <strong>of</strong><br />
Edinburgh award on 18th<br />
November at St James' Palace.<br />
Mr Perry, who was diagnosed<br />
with Type One diabetes when he<br />
was 18, was a keen cyclist and<br />
was planning to undertake <strong>the</strong><br />
200 mile cycle challenge on his<br />
52nd birthday to raise money for<br />
Diabetes UK.<br />
Tragically, he died unexpectedly<br />
before that could take place.<br />
After his death, Mr Perry's<br />
18-year-old son, Isaac (07-14)<br />
took on <strong>the</strong> ride with <strong>the</strong> support<br />
<strong>of</strong> his sister, Libby (06-11) and<br />
boyfriend Oli Smith, his mo<strong>the</strong>r<br />
Anita Perry, close friends Paul<br />
and Lynne Smithson, along with<br />
four o<strong>the</strong>r <strong>Old</strong> <strong>Grovian</strong>s.<br />
Despite not riding a bike in more<br />
than ten years and studying for<br />
his A-levels at <strong>the</strong> same time,<br />
Isaac was determined to raise as<br />
much money as possible to<br />
improve <strong>the</strong> lives <strong>of</strong> people with<br />
diabetes.<br />
Stephen Ryan, head <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> North <strong>of</strong> England at Diabetes UK,<br />
said: “Completing <strong>the</strong> journey that Michael started is an incredible<br />
feat and something <strong>the</strong> whole family can be proud <strong>of</strong>.<br />
We are extremely grateful to <strong>the</strong> Perry family for all <strong>the</strong>ir<br />
commitment to raising money for diabetes.<br />
It is a tremendous achievement to raise £7,000 so we would like to<br />
say an enormous thank you to <strong>the</strong>m.”<br />
Mrs Perry said: “Isaac rode his dad’s bike and it was <strong>the</strong> only bike<br />
that we did not have problems with so we think Michael must<br />
have been looking down on him all <strong>the</strong> way.<br />
We are really delighted and honoured to have won. Michael was<br />
passionate about raising money for Diabetes UK because <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong><br />
wonderful support <strong>the</strong>y gave him. I still can’t believe we did it!”<br />
Diabetes UK has 883 registered volunteers in <strong>the</strong> Nor<strong>the</strong>rn and<br />
Yorkshire region, many <strong>of</strong> which also belong to <strong>the</strong> charity’s 27<br />
local support groups.<br />
To find out more about becoming a volunteer for Diabetes UK or<br />
to join a local support group;<br />
please email northyorks@diabetes.org.uk or call 01325 488606.<br />
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Andrew Strauss with Dylan Budge<br />
Dylan Budge left <strong>the</strong> Grove in 2014 after<br />
attending Ashdown Lodge, Brontë House and <strong>the</strong><br />
Grove. He was <strong>the</strong> 1st XI Cricket Captain in 2014,<br />
where he captained <strong>the</strong> side to win <strong>the</strong> National<br />
T20 Championship.<br />
Sam Tord<strong>of</strong>f<br />
With <strong>the</strong> surname Tord<strong>of</strong>f you would expect Sam Tord<strong>of</strong>f (00-07) to have a passion<br />
for cars but Sam’s love <strong>of</strong> cars has gone fur<strong>the</strong>r than that…..<br />
Sam has just completed his third season in <strong>the</strong> British Touring Car Championship<br />
(BTCC) finishing 6th in his BMW 1 Series for Team JCT600 with GardX.<br />
He achieved 2 wins in his debut season driving <strong>the</strong> BMW following two years racing<br />
for <strong>the</strong>ir rival’s MG. <strong>The</strong> BTCC is one <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> best-loved, most illustrious and famous<br />
championships in <strong>the</strong> world which is televised live on ITV4 and regularly attracts over<br />
40,000 spectators each race weekend. In 2015 it featured no less than 5 previous<br />
champions and a three-time world champion!<br />
Starting at <strong>the</strong> age <strong>of</strong> 9, Sam spent 10 years in Karting competing at British, European<br />
and World Championship level throughout his time at Woodhouse Grove. After<br />
winning <strong>the</strong> British Championship in 2007, Sam made <strong>the</strong> move into race cars aged 19.<br />
Since, <strong>the</strong>n he has raced in <strong>the</strong> Renault Clio Cup Championship and Porsche Carrera<br />
Cup Championship before his debut into <strong>the</strong> BTCC as a factory MG Driver for MG<br />
alongside two-time champion and television presenter Jason Plato.<br />
We know Dylan’s cricketing success did not end<br />
when he left <strong>the</strong> Grove so we caught up with Dylan<br />
to find out what he had been doing in 2015.<br />
He travelled to Bangalore with Durham CCC<br />
Academy in February for 2 weeks.<br />
He was contracted to Durham Academy last<br />
season and played quite a few games for Durham<br />
CCC 2nd XI.<br />
He was awarded Wisden Schoolboy Cricketer <strong>of</strong><br />
<strong>the</strong> year in 2015 and was presented his award by<br />
Andrew Strauss.<br />
He made his debut for Scotland A and scored 105<br />
v Lancs 2nds for <strong>the</strong>m.<br />
He played for a Scotland XI v MCC and got 70<br />
Dylan is currently playing for St Albans Cricket<br />
Club in Christchurch, New Zealand as <strong>the</strong>ir<br />
overseas pr<strong>of</strong>essional/coach.<br />
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Sam is hoping to return to <strong>the</strong> BTCC in 2016 with BMW where <strong>the</strong> season begins at<br />
Brands Hatch, Kent on 3 April.<br />
OGRUFC<br />
<strong>Old</strong> <strong>Grovian</strong>s rugby continues to go from strength to strength. A second league title<br />
in three years means we find ourselves competing in Yorkshire Two with long<br />
established clubs such as Keighley, Pontefract, Barnsley and Leodensians. <strong>The</strong><br />
standard <strong>of</strong> rugby is considerably higher and we find ourselves needing to be much<br />
more organised and structured ra<strong>the</strong>r than relying on individual skill and pace to win<br />
games. It's been a tough start but we are confident we can consolidate our position<br />
this season before looking on to bigger and better things.<br />
I am pleased to report that <strong>the</strong> club is no longer just about <strong>the</strong> first XV. We have had<br />
a second XV fixture and are looking to put in place some more so if you are looking<br />
for a relaxed run out and some refreshments afterwards please get in touch. In terms<br />
<strong>of</strong> development <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> club as a whole we are looking to put floodlights up at Elm<br />
Tree Farm and have started discussions about a building to house <strong>the</strong> club and<br />
incorporating <strong>the</strong> <strong>Old</strong> <strong>Grovian</strong> netball team and a future cricket team. If you can help<br />
on any aspect <strong>of</strong> this or are looking to be involved in an administrative capacity<br />
please don't hesitate to get in contact.<br />
Please visit our website: http://www.pitchero.com/clubs/oldgrovians/ for fur<strong>the</strong>r<br />
information on fixtures and social events. Hope to see you soon.<br />
Dan Nulty (90-97)
Out <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Blue<br />
It all started a long time ago, in August<br />
1955, to be precise, when after five years<br />
deferment at Bradford College <strong>of</strong> Art<br />
and Manchester University, I found<br />
myself doing basic training as a National<br />
Service soldier with <strong>The</strong> Duke <strong>of</strong><br />
Wellington's Regiment in Halifax.<br />
Fur<strong>the</strong>r training with <strong>the</strong> Royal Army<br />
Education Corps at Beaconsfield was<br />
followed by rapid promotion to <strong>the</strong> rank<br />
<strong>of</strong> sergeant (<strong>the</strong> most junior rank in <strong>the</strong><br />
Corps) and a posting in January 1956 to<br />
Sennelager, Germany, to <strong>the</strong> All Arms<br />
Training Centre, an enormous complex <strong>of</strong><br />
barrack blocks and an even bigger area<br />
<strong>of</strong> rifle, artillery and tank ranges, used<br />
not only by British units, but also by <strong>the</strong><br />
armed forces <strong>of</strong> many o<strong>the</strong>r NATO<br />
countries.<br />
<strong>The</strong>re were <strong>of</strong> six <strong>of</strong> us, (major, warrant<br />
<strong>of</strong>ficer and four “schoolie” sergeants)<br />
who were to be responsible for setting<br />
up a brand new Army Education Centre,<br />
41 AEC. It was all very interesting.<br />
Fifty years later, in December, 2005, it<br />
occurred to me that <strong>the</strong> people <strong>the</strong>n<br />
working in 41AEC might not be aware<br />
that <strong>the</strong>y were about to celebrate a<br />
golden anniversary, so I managed to<br />
contact <strong>the</strong> <strong>the</strong>n CO, Major Pogson,<br />
telling him something <strong>of</strong> what life had<br />
been like all those years ago. Back came<br />
a charming reply, in which <strong>the</strong> Major told<br />
me that, some years before, <strong>the</strong> Centre<br />
had moved a few miles down <strong>the</strong> road to<br />
ano<strong>the</strong>r barracks in Paderborn. He<br />
light-heartedly <strong>of</strong>fered me a job at salary<br />
vastly greater than <strong>the</strong> six guineas a<br />
week I received in <strong>the</strong> 1950s.<br />
Dr Frank Cyril Pritchard<br />
My family has been part <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> on-going life<br />
<strong>of</strong> Woodhouse Grove School for over<br />
seventy-five years, in fact since 1938 when my<br />
eldest bro<strong>the</strong>r entered Bronte House. My<br />
bro<strong>the</strong>r Peter followed in 1940. <strong>The</strong><br />
headmaster in those days was Clifford W<br />
Towlson and he was still in post when I joined<br />
<strong>the</strong> school as a nine year old in 1947. Mr<br />
Towlson was a headmaster <strong>of</strong> a type which<br />
does not now exist or who could now cope<br />
with <strong>the</strong> rigours <strong>of</strong> today’s educational<br />
establishments where most heads are really<br />
chief executives <strong>of</strong> large diverse<br />
communities. C W Towlson, by <strong>the</strong>n Dr<br />
Towlson, retired in 1950 after being<br />
headmaster for twenty-eight years. His<br />
successor was a man who had a great<br />
influence on my life and for whom I have had<br />
a lasting respect.<br />
Frank Pritchard came to <strong>the</strong> Grove in <strong>the</strong><br />
autumn <strong>of</strong> 1950 and he arrived to stir up <strong>the</strong><br />
life and to clear <strong>the</strong> accumulated dust <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong><br />
school like someone with a new broom.<br />
During Dr Towlson’s latter years, with a senior<br />
teaching staff <strong>of</strong> elderly retainers, <strong>the</strong> school<br />
had come through a time <strong>of</strong> some privation<br />
caused by <strong>the</strong> Second World War. Discipline<br />
was lax, bullying amongst <strong>the</strong> boys was<br />
endured and younger masters were returning<br />
from <strong>the</strong> services and F C Pritchard was one <strong>of</strong><br />
<strong>the</strong>se. He had taught at Bronte House before<br />
being called-up into <strong>the</strong> army and to <strong>the</strong><br />
Governors he must have seemed <strong>the</strong> ideal<br />
candidate to take <strong>the</strong> school into <strong>the</strong> new<br />
generation. He immediately set about to bring<br />
<strong>the</strong> school up to date for those days, to raise<br />
educational standards and encouraged <strong>the</strong><br />
Governors to embark on necessary<br />
improvements with new school buildings and<br />
amenities.<br />
I thought no more about this until late<br />
July <strong>of</strong> this year, when I had a most<br />
unexpected letter, right out <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> blue,<br />
from <strong>the</strong> current CO, Major Jennifer<br />
Painting, (“Jen”), who told me that as<br />
part <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> run-down <strong>of</strong> British forces in<br />
Germany, 41 AEC was to move back to<br />
its original base in Sennelager, where<br />
after sixty years, it would shortly be <strong>the</strong><br />
sole remaining AEC in Europe.<br />
When sorting things out in readiness for<br />
<strong>the</strong> move someone had come across my<br />
letter <strong>of</strong> ten years before, and from <strong>the</strong>n<br />
on things began to move towards me in<br />
a most remarkable way.<br />
To celebrate <strong>the</strong> work and achievements<br />
<strong>of</strong> army education in Germany since <strong>the</strong><br />
end <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> war <strong>the</strong>re was to be a<br />
full-scale Valedictory Dinner, to which I<br />
was invited as a guest <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> army.<br />
My initial response was that my age<br />
(<strong>the</strong>n 83) and infirmity (limp, with a<br />
stick), would probably make it impossible<br />
for me to travel, but that I would<br />
investigate possibilities. A couple <strong>of</strong> days<br />
later I had a reply that if I could get<br />
myself to Birmingham airport, everything<br />
else would be taken care <strong>of</strong>.<br />
Which it was. And to some tune!<br />
I won't go into all <strong>the</strong> details, but Jen,<br />
(Major Painting) met me at my overnight<br />
hotel, took charge <strong>of</strong> me and my<br />
passport, by-passed waiting queues <strong>of</strong><br />
passengers to board one <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong><br />
thrice-weekly military “Trooper” flights to<br />
Hannover. This, in itself, is very unusual<br />
for civilians.<br />
From Hannover a chartered bus took us and a<br />
number <strong>of</strong> serving soldiers on to Sennelager, which I<br />
had last seen in July 1957, fifty-eight years before.<br />
<strong>The</strong> Education Service has for many years been an<br />
all-commissioned <strong>of</strong>ficer unit. I was accommodated<br />
in <strong>the</strong> <strong>of</strong>ficers' mess, and at <strong>the</strong> dinner, wth all <strong>the</strong><br />
serving <strong>of</strong>ficers resplendent in full number one dress<br />
unifrom. <strong>The</strong>re was I, dinner-jacketed, 23162495 Sgt<br />
Davy, P., RAEC., (Retd)., <strong>the</strong> most junior soldier <strong>of</strong> all<br />
those present, seated in <strong>the</strong> centre <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> top table as<br />
guest <strong>of</strong> honour! I couldn't believe it.<br />
<strong>The</strong> following day I was taken on a nostalgic tour <strong>of</strong><br />
old haunts, some <strong>of</strong> which are still <strong>the</strong>re, but many<br />
have been replaced or rebuilt. <strong>The</strong> original 41AEC<br />
building is no more, nor is <strong>the</strong> senior NCOs' mess, in<br />
which I ate and relaxed for eighteen months. But I<br />
was pleased to see that <strong>the</strong> building I which I slept,<br />
Block 27D, is still <strong>the</strong>re, extensively refurbished. I<br />
went in, uninvited, and stood for a moment outside<br />
“my” room. I would have liked to have gone in, but I<br />
think someone was asleep inside.<br />
To say that I was well looked after would be <strong>the</strong><br />
understatement <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> year, or any o<strong>the</strong>r year for that<br />
matter. <strong>The</strong> whole amazing experience, which lasted<br />
only four days, was set up and organized with typical<br />
military precision, but with much care and<br />
consideration for my well-being. Very surprisingly,<br />
everyone I met throughout <strong>the</strong> trip seemed to know<br />
who I was and why I was <strong>the</strong>re!<br />
Words cannot fully express my gratitude for being<br />
able, at my age, to take part in such an adventure. In<br />
particular I am most grateful to Jen, Major Jennifer<br />
Painting, who accompnied me and looked after me<br />
from start to finish, and whose initiative made <strong>the</strong><br />
whole wonderful experience possible.<br />
As Xaipete went to press we were notified that<br />
Peter Davy passed away on 7th December<br />
Peter Davy - WGS 1940-1950<br />
For several generations <strong>of</strong> <strong>Grovian</strong>s Dr Pritchard was an enigma. <strong>The</strong> recollection <strong>of</strong> him for many would be <strong>of</strong> a slight<br />
erect figure with serious pointed features, almost always walking with quick determined strides, and dressed in a dark suit<br />
with an air <strong>of</strong> formality which made him appear unapproachable. Most people knew him in regulated situations ei<strong>the</strong>r when<br />
he was speaking directly to <strong>the</strong> whole school in morning assembly or in his study, over <strong>the</strong> door <strong>of</strong> which on Tuesdays a<br />
red ‘no entry’ light constantly shone to show he must not be disturbed whilst he wrestled with <strong>the</strong> school’s affairs. Those<br />
were <strong>the</strong> days before adequate financial and administrative staff was available. <strong>The</strong>re was no detail in <strong>the</strong> life <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> school<br />
at that time in which he did not take an interest, even in <strong>the</strong> quality <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> food in <strong>the</strong> dining hall. For example my fa<strong>the</strong>r<br />
filed away a letter written to day-boy parents in May 1951.<br />
Dear Parent,<br />
As you will be aware a second vegetable is now provided every day <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> week. This partly explains <strong>the</strong> increased<br />
cost <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> lunch, each lunch actually costs <strong>the</strong> school 11d (aprox 5p). Today, one <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> day-boy tables left<br />
completely untouched <strong>the</strong> cauliflower which had been prepared for <strong>the</strong>m. We cannot afford waste <strong>of</strong> this sort, and<br />
if <strong>the</strong>re is a repetition I shall instruct <strong>the</strong> Matron not to provide a second vegetable for <strong>the</strong> day boys.<br />
I was a member <strong>of</strong> a B form, <strong>the</strong> members <strong>of</strong> which were not particularly academic, including me. I remember in <strong>the</strong><br />
second year at <strong>the</strong> upper school we had made so little progress in most subjects that <strong>the</strong> decision must have been taken<br />
for those <strong>of</strong> us in Lower Remove to begin again. During our first year we had been taught English and History by a young<br />
teacher, fresh out <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> forces and inexperienced in <strong>the</strong> arts. In addition, <strong>the</strong> teacher’s talents in <strong>the</strong> old gymnasium were<br />
not dramatic though he was able to do a hand-stand against <strong>the</strong> wall-bars and demonstrate a vault. His skill in <strong>the</strong> class<br />
room was <strong>of</strong> doubtful quality and lacked inspiration though he could be easily and cheerfully distracted to tell<br />
impressionable young minds many <strong>of</strong> his wartime experiences! During our second year Dr Pritchard must have been so<br />
concerned about our progress that in addition to his many responsibilities as headmaster, he decided to take us for English.<br />
He had an immediate effect on <strong>the</strong> sad situation and certainly for me made <strong>the</strong> subject exciting and revealing. He showed<br />
us how to publish our own regular classroom newspaper to which we all contributed short articles about everyday things<br />
that interested us. He even made <strong>the</strong> learning <strong>of</strong> grammar interesting. I particularly remember <strong>the</strong> lessons when he told us<br />
about Chaucer’s Canterbury Tales and for <strong>the</strong> first time I heard our headmaster read aloud some <strong>of</strong> those stories in <strong>the</strong> old<br />
English language and dialect <strong>of</strong> those far <strong>of</strong>f days. A glorious window <strong>of</strong> understanding and enjoyment <strong>of</strong> English literature<br />
and history was immediately opened in my young mind. It is still wide open today and I am very grateful.<br />
In my later, sixth form years, and particularly in my last year when I was head prefect, I really got to know my headmaster in<br />
his <strong>of</strong>f-duty times when he would sometimes knock on <strong>the</strong> school prefect’s door late in <strong>the</strong> evening and say ‘Come on<br />
Roger, come and have a cup <strong>of</strong> tea!’ He would be in his ‘civvies’, wearing a tweed jacket and brown cords and I would go<br />
with him into his study or <strong>the</strong> lounge and we would cheerfully chat with little reserve about <strong>the</strong> life <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> school from my<br />
prefect’s point <strong>of</strong> view. He was not prying and he did not want me to betray any confidences, FCP was just genuinely<br />
interested in all aspects <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> school community for which he was ultimately responsible.<br />
I am sorry that many people never saw this o<strong>the</strong>r side <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> personality <strong>of</strong> this great man. In his position as headmaster it<br />
was necessary for him to stand back from intimate and close friendships with his staff and students. That was his lot which<br />
I am sure at times could be a lonely one. He retired from <strong>the</strong> Grove in 1972. We <strong>of</strong>ten met at numerous <strong>Old</strong> <strong>Grovian</strong><br />
reunions and he was always interested to know about my growing family and how I was progressing in <strong>the</strong> family business<br />
in Bradford. Toge<strong>the</strong>r with my own fa<strong>the</strong>r, F C Pritchard had a great and good influence on my life. Sadly <strong>the</strong>y both died<br />
within a few months <strong>of</strong> each o<strong>the</strong>r in 1970.<br />
Roger Davy MBE JP - (1947 – 1957)<br />
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Obituaries<br />
We regret to record <strong>the</strong> following deaths<br />
Dennis R A Atkinson (1938-1941)<br />
– informed by Brian Greenwood (1934-1945)<br />
Ronald Edley (1943-1947)<br />
– informed by his son Nigel Edley<br />
Denis R. ("Dick") Atkinson 1939 -1945, died peacefully<br />
at his home near Harrogate on <strong>the</strong> 4th July after a<br />
typically courageous and lengthy struggle with failing<br />
health. He was only a few weeks short <strong>of</strong> his 88th<br />
birthday. "Dick" was a highly respected and skilled<br />
dental surgeon who practiced in Harrogate for nearly<br />
40 years.<br />
At <strong>The</strong> Grove he was a well-known figure during <strong>the</strong><br />
war years. He was first a day boy but for his sixth form<br />
years he was a boarder in Findlay. As a keen<br />
sportsman he played for both <strong>the</strong> first XI and <strong>the</strong> first<br />
XV.<br />
After school he trained at Leeds University Dental<br />
School and was Captain <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Leeds Medics Rugby<br />
team or several years.<br />
His post-war military service saw him commissioned<br />
as Dental Officer to <strong>the</strong> Royal Horse Artillery<br />
Regiment. Much <strong>of</strong> his time in <strong>the</strong> army was spent in<br />
Germany. His prowess as a Rugby Loose Forward was<br />
such that amongst many inter-service matches he<br />
had <strong>the</strong> thrill <strong>of</strong> playing Rugby in <strong>the</strong> Berlin Olympic<br />
stadium.<br />
He was married to his widow Audrey for some 60<br />
years. His immediate family comprised a daughter and<br />
two sons and four Grand-children.<br />
A life-long sportsman he became a highly skilled fly<br />
fisherman catching salmon on numerous Scottish<br />
rivers and trout on Yorkshire streams.<br />
Basil C Hall<br />
– informed by Brian Greenwood (1934-1945)<br />
Ronald Edley passed away, peacefully,<br />
on 8th April 2015, in his hometown <strong>of</strong><br />
Grantham, Lincolnshire, aged 84. As a<br />
former pupil, he remembered his time<br />
at Woodhouse Grove (1943-1947) with<br />
great fondness. <strong>The</strong> school certainly<br />
left its mark. From <strong>the</strong>re one can trace<br />
directly his life-long interest in<br />
woodwork and his passion for sports<br />
<strong>of</strong> all kinds. Nei<strong>the</strong>r was it a<br />
coincidence that he gave <strong>the</strong> name<br />
‘Findlay’ to <strong>the</strong> home in which he lived<br />
for over 50 years. He was a man <strong>of</strong><br />
many virtues: hard-working (he retired<br />
at 81), conscientious and loyal; but<br />
most <strong>of</strong> all, he will be remembered as<br />
someone who placed <strong>the</strong> interests <strong>of</strong><br />
o<strong>the</strong>rs ahead <strong>of</strong> his own. Woodhouse<br />
Grove certainly did him proud – but, in<br />
<strong>the</strong> way he lived his life, it is also true to<br />
say that he succeeded in returning <strong>the</strong><br />
compliment. He will be sorely missed.<br />
Ronald died peacefully in his<br />
hometown <strong>of</strong> Grantham, Lincolnshire<br />
on 8th April 2015 at <strong>the</strong> age <strong>of</strong> 84.<br />
He was a member <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Harrogate Fly Fishers Club<br />
for many years and became <strong>the</strong> Club's President.<br />
Ano<strong>the</strong>r deep sporting interest was in shooting,<br />
particularly wild fowling on <strong>the</strong> Solway Firth.<br />
Dick led a full and happy family life and was a very<br />
well-known figure in Harrogate for 60 years. He will be<br />
greatly missed.<br />
Well known <strong>Old</strong> <strong>Grovian</strong> Basil C Hall died in late June 2015 peacefully at home after a long<br />
illness when he was in and out <strong>of</strong> hospital. Well remembered by OG’s from war time days for<br />
<strong>the</strong> fact that he was probably <strong>the</strong> most helpful boy in <strong>the</strong> school as regards assisting when any<br />
problems arose. For example, in <strong>the</strong> days when <strong>the</strong> only person cooking was <strong>the</strong> Headmaster’s<br />
wife, Mrs C W Towlson, it would be Basil who would be in <strong>the</strong>re helping. Many and various were<br />
<strong>the</strong> bursarial type <strong>of</strong> jobs that Basil Hall helped with. After school he was a successful wool<br />
merchant in Bradford for many years and he was still doing some wool merchanting when well<br />
into his 80’s. He will be remembered as one <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> best known <strong>Grovian</strong>s <strong>of</strong> his era.<br />
Oswald Richard Brooke (1935-1941)<br />
– informed by his wife Jean Brooke<br />
Kenneth Edward Hanson<br />
(1937-1944)<br />
- informed by Robert Udy<br />
Joseph Hugh Dawson Mitchell (1926-1933)<br />
– informed by his son Andrew Mitchell<br />
Roger Brayshaw Burnhill (1946-1954)<br />
– informed by Roger Howard<br />
(OG Chairman)<br />
Roger died in October 2015 following a short illness.<br />
Gordon Caird (1933-1940)<br />
– informed by Philip Maud (St1997-2005)<br />
John Graeme England (1941-1949)<br />
– informed by Chris Woolass (1963-1970)<br />
Graeme was born in March 1931 and died on 1st June<br />
2015 after a long illness. His most vivid memory <strong>of</strong> his<br />
time at <strong>the</strong> Grove was hearing <strong>the</strong> Lancaster engines<br />
being tested at Yeadon. He leaves three children and<br />
seven grandchildren all born in this century.<br />
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Alan Loosemore (Governor<br />
1988-2002)<br />
– informed by David<br />
Wilberforce (St1980-1999)<br />
Alan died aged 87 as a result <strong>of</strong><br />
a fall and broken hip. He trained<br />
as a Methodist minister in<br />
Cambridge and was a graduate<br />
<strong>of</strong> Selwyn College. He became<br />
Chaplain and a Housemaster at<br />
Truro School. He was a Religious<br />
Studies Advisor to <strong>the</strong> West<br />
Yorkshire Authority and<br />
produced RS syllabus at<br />
national level. He was an<br />
eminent preacher and an active<br />
Rotarian – a past Chairman <strong>of</strong><br />
<strong>the</strong> Wakefield branch.<br />
He was a very positive,<br />
thoughtful man with a good<br />
sense <strong>of</strong> humour. As a Governor<br />
he was a valued supporter <strong>of</strong><br />
many aspects <strong>of</strong> school life.<br />
Hugh bro<strong>the</strong>r <strong>of</strong> Ken passed away on 8th July 2015<br />
aged 100 after a short illness.<br />
Thomas Kenneth Mitchell (1926-1933)<br />
– informed by Don Bowder (1946-1952)<br />
Ken died in Canada on 18th September 2015 aged<br />
99 just a few months before his 100th birthday and<br />
only weeks after his bro<strong>the</strong>r Hugh. Ken was a good<br />
sportsman joining <strong>the</strong> 2nd XI in 1931 at <strong>the</strong> age <strong>of</strong> 14,<br />
to play alongside his bro<strong>the</strong>r, Hugh, and his cousin,<br />
John Richardson. Ken <strong>the</strong>n went on to play for <strong>the</strong><br />
School 1st team at cricket (1932 and 1933), rugby<br />
(1932) and Lacrosse (1933) and was awarded 1st<br />
Team Colours in all three. Don Bowder wrote that he<br />
was a fine gentleman who was very fond <strong>of</strong><br />
Woodhouse Grove.
Kenneth Postle (1938-1944)<br />
– informed by his son Alistair Postle<br />
Kenneth died in early 2015 at <strong>the</strong> age <strong>of</strong> 88.<br />
He was a great sportsman playing rugby and<br />
lacrosse and In 1943 he won <strong>the</strong> Victor<br />
Ludorum winning <strong>the</strong> 100 yards, and beating<br />
<strong>the</strong> record in <strong>the</strong> 220, 440, 880 yards and mile<br />
races. He attended <strong>the</strong> bicentenary<br />
celebrations in January 2012 wearing his<br />
colours blazer.<br />
Anthony ‘Tony’ Redfearn (1942-1951)<br />
– informed by Roger Burnhill (1946-1953)<br />
Tony died in 2014. In his final year at <strong>the</strong> Grove<br />
he scored 25 tries in a season beating <strong>the</strong><br />
record set in 1943 <strong>of</strong> 24 tries by W Postle.<br />
He was an arable farmer farming 324 acres<br />
near Knottingley and went into partnership<br />
with James Burnhill and Sons fattening pigs.<br />
In 1977 he featured as ‘Farm <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Week’ in<br />
<strong>the</strong> Yorkshire Post.<br />
He was a joint rescuer <strong>of</strong> an old man who had<br />
fallen into <strong>the</strong> Leeds Liverpool canal after<br />
wading and swimming across <strong>the</strong> River Aire.<br />
Frank Tyson (St 1995-1997) –<br />
informed by Stan Dawson<br />
Nicknamed ‘Typhoon’ Tyson,<br />
Frank was considered by many<br />
to be <strong>the</strong> fastest bowler ever to<br />
play Test Cricket for England,<br />
particularly making his mark<br />
against Australia in <strong>the</strong> 1954/55<br />
Test series Down-Under!<br />
Fortunately due to age and<br />
arthritis he was unable to repeat<br />
such performances against <strong>the</strong><br />
boys in <strong>the</strong> school nets! <strong>The</strong><br />
announcement <strong>of</strong> his<br />
appointment as Cricket Coach at<br />
<strong>The</strong> Grove in 1995 caused raised<br />
eyebrows and comments from<br />
several students such as “but isn’t<br />
he a boxer sir?”<br />
Although only at <strong>The</strong> Grove for 2<br />
years, his modesty and<br />
commitment made him a<br />
popular figure, gaining much<br />
admiration from both <strong>the</strong> Staff<br />
and those boys who were<br />
fortunate to benefit from his<br />
cricketing expertise and<br />
coaching. In July 1995 he made a<br />
brief reappearance at <strong>the</strong> school<br />
with his old sparring partner,<br />
Freddie Trueman, entertaining a<br />
packed School <strong>The</strong>atre with<br />
many anecdotes and stories<br />
from <strong>the</strong> World <strong>of</strong> International<br />
Cricket.<br />
Frank always remained in contact<br />
with <strong>The</strong> Grove. He was always<br />
pleased to hear <strong>of</strong> both team<br />
and individual successes in <strong>the</strong><br />
School’s cricket.After a period <strong>of</strong><br />
ill-health Frank sadly died in<br />
hospital on <strong>the</strong> Gold Coast,<br />
Australia, on Sunday 27th<br />
September.<br />
J.T. Shepherd<br />
– informed by David McCarthy (St1953-1992)<br />
It was with great sadness that we learnt <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> sudden<br />
death on 9th August at his home in Lancaster <strong>of</strong> J.T.<br />
(‘Joe’) Shepherd. He was 86. Joe Shepherd, with his<br />
scholarly yet enlivening approach, stimulated even <strong>the</strong><br />
least gifted <strong>of</strong> his pupils and inspired o<strong>the</strong>rs to<br />
unaccustomed (and unimagined) heights <strong>of</strong> enthusiasm.<br />
In this he was equipped with a sharp intellect, a thorough<br />
knowledge <strong>of</strong> his subject (he had not wasted his time as<br />
a boy at Royal Grammar School, Lancaster, or as an<br />
undergraduate at Selwyn College, Cambridge),<br />
A gentle, subtle vein <strong>of</strong> humour, a width <strong>of</strong> vision, an<br />
infallible sense <strong>of</strong> perspective (sign <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> classics scholar)<br />
and a rare degree <strong>of</strong> tolerance and patience.<br />
All this he brought to areas beyond <strong>the</strong> classroom – as<br />
master-in-charge <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> school’s cross-country, which he<br />
built up virtually from nothing, ski-ing trips, where he<br />
displayed on <strong>the</strong> slopes an impressive skill (comparable<br />
even with that <strong>of</strong> Ronald Bolt – meticulously<br />
well-prepared, precise), and as a housemaster, attentive,<br />
compassionate, reliable and supportive. Within <strong>the</strong><br />
sanctum <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Staff Room he also enjoyed a fur<strong>the</strong>r<br />
legendary reputation as (pre-Sudoku days) ‘Times’<br />
crossword wizard and champion Scrabbler.<br />
After all too soon leaving <strong>the</strong> Grove he embarked on a<br />
career that ultimately took him and his family - wife Lois<br />
and daughters Diana (80-82) and Emma – to Malawi,<br />
where he had been appointed deputy head <strong>of</strong> Kamuzu<br />
Academy, instituted by President Dr Hastings Banda as<br />
”<strong>the</strong> Eton <strong>of</strong> Africa”, with a strong insistence on <strong>the</strong><br />
Classics – a sizeable challenge, but richly satisfying.<br />
On retirement Joe returned to England and Lancaster,<br />
actively sharing - with Lois, until her death last year - in<br />
<strong>the</strong> life <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> community and <strong>the</strong> local Methodist church<br />
and in <strong>the</strong> <strong>Old</strong> Lancastrian Society, attending <strong>Old</strong> <strong>Grovian</strong><br />
events whenever possible.<br />
During a service <strong>of</strong> thanksgiving in <strong>the</strong> Methodist church<br />
that followed <strong>the</strong> cremation, brief addresses were given<br />
by David McCarthy and Tony Mason, a former colleague<br />
at Kamuzu Academy. <strong>The</strong> hymns included “<strong>The</strong> King <strong>of</strong><br />
love my shepherd is”.<br />
Jonathan B I Veale (1961-1972) – informed by his bro<strong>the</strong>r Robert Veale (1959-1965)<br />
My younger bro<strong>the</strong>r Jonathan Veale (WGS<br />
1960-1971), a lecturer at Claude Bernard Lyon 1<br />
University, France, died in July aged 62. He<br />
had been treated unsuccessfully for a brain<br />
tumour, and he spent his final weeks in his<br />
home in Lyon among family, friends and<br />
colleagues.<br />
Jonathan’s days at Bronte House and WGS<br />
were not particularly happy. At <strong>the</strong> age <strong>of</strong><br />
eight he lost his fa<strong>the</strong>r and at 16, his mo<strong>the</strong>r<br />
died leaving me as his guardian.<br />
At <strong>the</strong> senior school he recalled having been<br />
victimised by a small number <strong>of</strong> boys and<br />
harassed by one or two masters. Some <strong>of</strong> his<br />
possessions, such as his tuckbox, were<br />
inscribed with <strong>the</strong> number 4, a reference to<br />
<strong>the</strong> missing digit on his right hand. After a<br />
cryptic warning from <strong>the</strong> head, Frank<br />
Pritchard, to be "careful" <strong>of</strong> certain members<br />
<strong>of</strong> staff, he was inexplicably rusticated for a<br />
minor misdemeanour several weeks before<br />
his A-level exams. However, Jonathan’s school<br />
experience clearly imbued him with an iron<br />
determination to persevere in <strong>the</strong> face <strong>of</strong><br />
adversity, a quality which he would need in his<br />
future life.<br />
In <strong>the</strong> sixth form, he would spend <strong>the</strong> school<br />
holidays sharing my somewhat bohemian<br />
student digs in London, and would return to<br />
school full <strong>of</strong> his new experiences. On leaving<br />
school he successfully applied to be a trainee<br />
journalist with <strong>the</strong> Pearson Longman group,<br />
working on a number <strong>of</strong> West London local<br />
papers. Having gained his Indentures in<br />
journalism at Harlow College, he decided to<br />
broaden his horizons and go travelling.<br />
In 1974 he obtained a berth as a deckhand on<br />
a superyacht, leaving London and traversing<br />
<strong>the</strong> Atlantic and <strong>the</strong> Panama Canal to<br />
California. He spent <strong>the</strong> next four years<br />
crewing and skippering yachts in San<br />
Francisco, <strong>the</strong> Hawaiian Islands and Australia,<br />
crossing <strong>the</strong> Pacific several times.<br />
In San Francisco he formed an abiding<br />
friendship with two French bro<strong>the</strong>rs and<br />
fellow sailors, eventually returning to Europe<br />
with <strong>the</strong>m and settling in France. <strong>The</strong>re <strong>the</strong>y<br />
introduced Jonathan to randonnee skiing,<br />
trekking on skis in <strong>the</strong> wild Alps. It was on one<br />
<strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong>se treks that he met his future wife<br />
Guillemette, also a fervent randonnee skier.<br />
<strong>The</strong>y settled in Guillemette’s home city <strong>of</strong> Lyon, where she<br />
supported him as he studied in French for a first degree in<br />
English Literature, and <strong>the</strong>n a Masters in Linguistics at Jean<br />
Moulin Lyon 3 University while bringing up <strong>the</strong>ir young family.<br />
In 1996 he sat <strong>the</strong> French national teachers’ exam, <strong>the</strong> CAPES,<br />
which he passed at <strong>the</strong> first attempt, a rare achievement for a<br />
foreigner.<br />
This led to a teaching post in a “challenging” secondary<br />
school in <strong>the</strong> Lyon suburbs, which he endured for 13 years. His<br />
perseverance was rewarded with his final post as a lecturer in<br />
English at Claude Bernard Lyon 1 Science University where he<br />
was in great demand among <strong>the</strong> final year postgraduate<br />
engineers and medical students he taught.<br />
At home Jonathan and his wife, perhaps consciously<br />
compensating for his unhappy childhood experiences, were<br />
determined to establish a strong family ethos and to give<br />
<strong>the</strong>ir three children a broadly based cultural education and<br />
fluency in French and English. Each <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> children obtained<br />
top marks in <strong>the</strong> Baccalaureate at <strong>the</strong> intensely competitive<br />
International School in Lyon. <strong>The</strong>y all attended universities in<br />
<strong>the</strong> UK, <strong>the</strong> two older girls, Claire and Laurene, both gaining<br />
Firsts with distinction before taking up posts in international<br />
development organisations in far-flung parts <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> world<br />
while <strong>the</strong> youngest, Robin, is in his final year at Edinburgh.<br />
Jonathan is survived by his wife Guillemette, and<br />
<strong>the</strong>ir children Claire 26, Laurene 23 and Robin 21.<br />
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South Africa Rugby Tour 2015<br />
<strong>The</strong> Rugby Tour to South Africa and Swaziland was a tremendous success this summer. With two squads playing 5 games each, <strong>the</strong> results on<br />
<strong>the</strong> field against tough opposition saw seven wins out <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> 10 matches played with <strong>the</strong> 1st XV winning four <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong>ir five matches and <strong>the</strong> 2nd<br />
XV winning three <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong>irs.<br />
Off <strong>the</strong> field, many life experiences were enjoyed in such a beautiful and diverse part <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> world. <strong>The</strong> team building camp at Konka near<br />
Pretoria set <strong>the</strong> squad up for <strong>the</strong> tour. Our coaching session with <strong>the</strong> Skrum charity in a underprivileged primary school in Swaziland was a<br />
very special day and many Swazi kids will wear <strong>the</strong>ir various pieces <strong>of</strong> kit with pride which were handed over by our group. <strong>The</strong> boys enjoyed<br />
a very warm welcome by <strong>the</strong>ir host families in East London and Mossel Bay and will have made friends for <strong>the</strong> future. Our experiences with <strong>the</strong><br />
wildlife <strong>of</strong> South Africa were outstanding; whe<strong>the</strong>r on Safari at Kariega or at <strong>the</strong> Cango Wildlife reserve or even at Sea when a group went<br />
Shark Diving. O<strong>the</strong>r highlights included a trip into <strong>the</strong> World famous Cango Caves, Bungee Jumping, stadium tours and sightseeing in Cape<br />
Town.<br />
<strong>The</strong> Rugby Tour <strong>of</strong> 2015 is one which will be remembered by <strong>the</strong> whole party for many years to come!<br />
Woodhouse Grove in Apperley Bridge has been<br />
awarded <strong>the</strong> British Council’s prestigious<br />
International School Award in recognition <strong>of</strong> its<br />
work to bring <strong>the</strong> world into <strong>the</strong> classroom.<br />
British Council International School Award success<br />
<strong>The</strong> International School Award is a badge <strong>of</strong><br />
honour for schools that do outstanding work in<br />
international education, such as through links<br />
with partner schools overseas. Fostering an<br />
international dimension in <strong>the</strong> curriculum is at<br />
<strong>the</strong> heart <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> British Council’s work with<br />
schools, so that young people gain <strong>the</strong> cultural<br />
understanding and skills <strong>the</strong>y need to live and<br />
work as global citizens. Woodhouse Grove<br />
School has International links with 10 schools<br />
across <strong>the</strong> world including schools in China,<br />
Indonesia, Hong Kong and Australia. <strong>The</strong> links<br />
have been developed over time and include;<br />
school trips, individual pupil and teacher<br />
exchanges and web-based projects. At <strong>the</strong><br />
beginning <strong>of</strong> 2015 a member <strong>of</strong> teaching staff<br />
spent 6 months at Newington College, Sydney<br />
and this summer pupil Molly Leslie (Y10) spent 4<br />
weeks at Westminster School, Adelaide. <strong>The</strong><br />
school annually hosts pupils from Methodist<br />
College, Kowloon, Hong Kong and in 2014 a<br />
group <strong>of</strong> our pupils visited Wuxi United<br />
International School, Wuxi, China. This week our<br />
pupils and <strong>the</strong>ir families hosted 9 pupils from<br />
Xiaoshi High School, Ningbo, China.<br />
On hearing <strong>the</strong> news that <strong>the</strong> school had<br />
received <strong>the</strong> award Peter Lambert, Modern<br />
Languages Teacher and International<br />
Coordinator said “We are delighted that <strong>The</strong><br />
Grove has received this award which honours<br />
<strong>the</strong> efforts <strong>of</strong> many people over a number <strong>of</strong><br />
years, who have striven to widen <strong>the</strong> horizons <strong>of</strong><br />
our young people. Now our students can truly<br />
begin to have a view beyond <strong>the</strong> confines <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong><br />
classroom, to develop <strong>the</strong>ir own sense <strong>of</strong><br />
globalism and make <strong>the</strong>ir contribution to<br />
making <strong>the</strong> world a better and a safer place.<br />
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We all knew that we were an international<br />
school, but now we have <strong>the</strong> pro<strong>of</strong> and we look<br />
forward to telling everyone about it!”<br />
British Council Chief Executive, Sir Ciarán<br />
Devane, said:<br />
“<strong>The</strong> school’s fantastic international work has<br />
rightfully earned it this prestigious award. <strong>The</strong><br />
International School Award is a great chance<br />
for schools to demonstrate <strong>the</strong> important work<br />
<strong>the</strong>y’re doing to bring <strong>the</strong> world into <strong>the</strong>ir<br />
classrooms. Adding an international dimension<br />
to children’s education ensures that <strong>the</strong>y are<br />
truly global citizens and helps prepare <strong>the</strong>m for<br />
successful future careers in an increasingly<br />
global economy.”<br />
<strong>The</strong> award is now available worldwide in<br />
countries such as India, Egypt, Lebanon and<br />
Pakistan as part <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Connecting Classrooms<br />
programme, which is delivered by <strong>the</strong> British<br />
Council and supported by <strong>the</strong> Department for<br />
International Development (DFID).<br />
International Development Secretary Justine<br />
Greening said:<br />
“Young people must be at <strong>the</strong> heart <strong>of</strong> our<br />
work to create a safer and more prosperous<br />
world for everyone and we need to ensure <strong>the</strong>ir<br />
voices are heard if we are to win <strong>the</strong> fight<br />
against global poverty.<br />
That is why I am delighted to celebrate <strong>the</strong><br />
international work <strong>of</strong> Woodhouse Grove School<br />
and <strong>the</strong> energy and passion <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> young<br />
people involved.<br />
“<strong>The</strong> International School Award is a great way<br />
<strong>of</strong> highlighting how young people have <strong>the</strong><br />
potential to change things for <strong>the</strong> better. I’m<br />
sure that schools getting involved will be<br />
broadening <strong>the</strong> horizons <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong>ir students,<br />
which will not only help <strong>the</strong>ir careers but<br />
benefit <strong>the</strong>ir wider lives in <strong>the</strong> future.”<br />
Around 5,000 International School Awards have<br />
been presented to successful schools in <strong>the</strong> UK<br />
since <strong>the</strong> scheme began in 1999.<br />
<strong>The</strong> International School Award encourages and<br />
supports schools to develop:<br />
• An international ethos embedded<br />
throughout <strong>the</strong> school<br />
• A majority <strong>of</strong> pupils within <strong>the</strong> school<br />
impacted by and involved in<br />
international work<br />
• Collaborative curriculum-based work<br />
with a number <strong>of</strong> partner schools<br />
• Curriculum-based work across a<br />
range <strong>of</strong> subjects<br />
• Year-round international activity<br />
• Involvement <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> wider community
WGS Cricketing Successes<br />
Message from Alan Wintersgill<br />
Chairman <strong>of</strong> Governors<br />
In my Chairman’s letter last year I was explaining <strong>the</strong> part played by<br />
Woodhouse Grove within <strong>the</strong> Methodist Independent Schools Trust (MIST)<br />
and how well we were represented through myself as Trustee, former<br />
Governor John Robinson also a Trustee and our Headmaster, David, as one<br />
<strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> heads representatives.<br />
Little did I know that within less than twelve months following a review <strong>of</strong><br />
<strong>the</strong> Management Structure <strong>of</strong> MIST, our Headmaster would be taking up <strong>the</strong><br />
role <strong>of</strong> MIST General Secretary, thus bringing to an end ano<strong>the</strong>r chapter in<br />
<strong>the</strong> life <strong>of</strong> Woodhouse Grove.<br />
I will now turn <strong>the</strong> clock back to 1996, when, through <strong>the</strong> wise choice <strong>of</strong> our<br />
Life President, Brian Greenwood, and his Governing Body, a young man,<br />
David Humphreys, arrived as Headmaster. I remember it well, at <strong>the</strong> time<br />
our son Craig was in Year 11 and I was Chairman <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Rugby Club and<br />
quickly became aware <strong>of</strong> David’s love <strong>of</strong> sport.<br />
We are delighted that <strong>The</strong> Cricketer has named <strong>The</strong> Grove in its<br />
inaugural ‘best <strong>of</strong>’ list for secondary education, entitled, <strong>The</strong> Playing<br />
Fields <strong>of</strong> England: An A-Z Guide To <strong>The</strong> Summer Game’s Top 100<br />
Schools 2016.<br />
It is fair to say that <strong>the</strong> school’s finances were a little stretched at that time,<br />
and as a consequence <strong>the</strong> estate was not in <strong>the</strong> best or order. David rose to<br />
<strong>the</strong> challenge and, with <strong>the</strong> support <strong>of</strong> Governor Stephen Rawson,<br />
established a Budget Committee to help improve <strong>the</strong> school’s financial<br />
strength.<br />
It follows an exhaustive process which saw more than 250 schools enter<br />
submissions for inclusion. All were matched against an exhaustive set <strong>of</strong><br />
criteria, with <strong>the</strong> schools chosen all having outstanding cricket<br />
programmes.<br />
“This is a superb insight into schools’ cricket, serving not only as an<br />
informative guide but as a tribute to all those teachers and coaches<br />
out <strong>the</strong>re who are nurturing <strong>the</strong> talents <strong>of</strong> future club, county and<br />
international cricketers,” deputy editor Huw Turbervill said.<br />
“I have been lucky enough to visit a handful <strong>of</strong> games this summer,<br />
and I can state firmly that <strong>the</strong> standard <strong>of</strong> cricket has been very high.<br />
Of course <strong>the</strong>re are a lot <strong>of</strong> fee-paying schools in here with some<br />
incredible facilities listed. But <strong>the</strong> game refuses to die in state schools<br />
too. <strong>The</strong> competition to be included was incredibly high and plans are<br />
already in place to provide more in-depth coverage <strong>of</strong> schools’ cricket<br />
next summer.”<br />
<strong>The</strong> 64-page magazine is bumper-packed with <strong>the</strong> regular November<br />
issue <strong>of</strong> <strong>The</strong> Cricketer (newsstand October 30). As well as appearing in<br />
print in <strong>the</strong> world’s No.1 cricket magazine, <strong>the</strong> guide will also be made<br />
available as a major free digital download via <strong>The</strong> Cricketer app on<br />
December 1.<br />
<strong>The</strong> school were delighted to be listed in <strong>the</strong> top 100 and have achieved<br />
great things out on <strong>the</strong> wicket for many years under <strong>the</strong> Master in<br />
charge <strong>of</strong> Cricket, Mr Ian Frost. <strong>The</strong> school were crowned National T20<br />
champion in 2014 and reached <strong>the</strong> Nor<strong>the</strong>rn Final in 2015. <strong>The</strong> Cricketer<br />
will be releasing a video <strong>of</strong> Woodhouse Grove School and its cricketing<br />
achievements in December.<br />
Once David realised that depreciation was simply a provision in <strong>the</strong><br />
Accounts and not cash <strong>the</strong>re was no stopping him. In his 19 years <strong>the</strong> Estate<br />
has substantially benefitted from a £17.5 Million investment: Sports Hall,<br />
Bronte Hall, Swimming Pool, Davy Building, Brodwell Boarding House, 4G<br />
Pitch and much much more.<br />
<strong>The</strong> school is certainly in a strong financial position today.<br />
It is not just about <strong>the</strong> finances, David will always acknowledge <strong>the</strong><br />
importance <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Team around him and he has been supported throughout<br />
by pr<strong>of</strong>essional, dedicated, hardworking and experienced staff. This has<br />
resulted in <strong>the</strong> school’s reputation (academically, in sport, creative arts, and<br />
for its caring ethos) going from strength to strength.<br />
General Election 2015<br />
<strong>The</strong> school’s own General Election reflected a similar outcome to <strong>the</strong><br />
real election. Following <strong>the</strong> candidates ‘electioneering’ which was<br />
conducted with much passion and pr<strong>of</strong>essionalism, <strong>the</strong> result was<br />
very close with Oliver Cooper for <strong>the</strong> Conservatives winning by 10<br />
votes with 36% and George Styles coming second for UKIP with 34%<br />
<strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> votes. Well done to <strong>the</strong> o<strong>the</strong>r candidates’ Josh Gorner, Green<br />
Party, 14%, Doris Jovovic, Liberal Democrat, 5%, and Adam Woodman<br />
Labour, 7%, for <strong>the</strong>ir enthusiasm and contribution to an interesting<br />
election.<br />
We have worked toge<strong>the</strong>r over <strong>the</strong> past 13 years, myself being a member <strong>of</strong><br />
his Budget Committee, Treasurer for 7 years and Chairman <strong>of</strong> Governors for<br />
6 years. Latterly we have also both been very actively involved in MIST and,<br />
when <strong>the</strong> role <strong>of</strong> General Secretary (MIST) became available, it fitted <strong>the</strong> bill<br />
for his next challenge. Whilst we were losing our Headmaster he was<br />
staying within <strong>the</strong> family <strong>of</strong> Methodist Independent Schools.<br />
At this point it is appropriate to thank Alison and <strong>the</strong> family for <strong>the</strong>ir<br />
fantastic support over <strong>the</strong> 19 years. Without that support, David could not<br />
have done <strong>the</strong> job he has. He has left us here at Woodhouse Grove with a<br />
wonderful legacy.<br />
On behalf <strong>of</strong> everyone involved at Woodhouse Grove, I would like to thank<br />
David for his dedication, commitment and achievements over <strong>the</strong> 19 years.<br />
We cannot thank him enough for his contribution to <strong>the</strong> life (past, present<br />
and future) <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> school. We know that MIST will now benefit from<br />
his experience and we wish him every success in his new position 15<br />
– General Secretary <strong>of</strong> MIST.
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<strong>Old</strong> <strong>Grovian</strong>s Diary 2016<br />
Friday 18th December<br />
Friday 5th February<br />
Friday 26th February<br />
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Friday 24th June<br />
Sunday 3rd July<br />
Thursday 15th September<br />
Saturday 12th/ Sunday 13th November<br />
2014 Leaver’s Reunion on <strong>the</strong> Hastings-Long Gallery<br />
<strong>Old</strong> <strong>Grovian</strong> “Meet & Mingle” with <strong>the</strong> New Headmaster, James Lockwood,MA<br />
<strong>Old</strong> <strong>Grovian</strong> & Parent Medical Networking Lunch<br />
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