Old Girls' Association - Malvern St James
Old Girls' Association - Malvern St James
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Reunion News Norfolk<br />
OGA Autumn Reunion at<br />
Corpus Christi College, Cambridge<br />
Forty three members along with four brave husbands<br />
attended the Autumn Reunion at Corpus Christi College<br />
– a magnifi cent venue. Pre lunch drinks were served and<br />
followed by an excellent lunch in an adjoining room.<br />
After lunch the Chairman of the MSJ OGA, Mrs Tricia<br />
Birchley addressed the gathering and said how good it was<br />
to see so many <strong>Old</strong> Girls present and also how particularly<br />
nice it was to have the current Head Girl and Deputy<br />
Head Girl from MSJ with us. She said how fortunate we<br />
were to be able to hold our Reunion in such delightful<br />
surroundings. Tricia then introduced Mrs Ros Hayes, Head<br />
of <strong>Malvern</strong> <strong>St</strong> <strong>James</strong>, who gave a most informative and<br />
interesting presentation. Mrs Hayes said that the past two<br />
years have been an exciting time for the new school and it<br />
is evident that girls and staff are clearly proud of their new<br />
school. Academic results have been very good from GCSE<br />
through to A level and university entrance.<br />
The highlight of the year has been the opening by Sally<br />
Gunnell of the new Sports Centre and girls of all ages<br />
have continued to excel at a variety of sports. During the<br />
summer the girls went to Canada playing hockey, lacrosse<br />
and netball and in December of this year there is a ski and<br />
snowboarding trip to Colorado, USA.<br />
Mrs Hayes said that <strong>Old</strong> Girls’ Reunions provide an<br />
opportunity to meet old friends and share memories<br />
but also she hoped that the <strong>Old</strong> Girls’ <strong>Association</strong> would<br />
become an integral part of the School’s development.<br />
Mrs Hayes concluded by saying that there is no doubt<br />
that MSJ is now a thriving, successful and happy school and<br />
she extended a warm welcome to all <strong>Old</strong> Girls to visit the<br />
school if they have not already done so in order to see what<br />
is taking place for themselves and also to take a more active<br />
part in any aspect of the School’s development.<br />
Tricia Birchley thanked Ros Hayes.<br />
A raffl e was drawn for the last MGC teddy bear and also<br />
an MGC <strong>Old</strong> Girl’s scarf. After much chatter amongst<br />
Members the Reunion closed around 4.00 pm when a<br />
number of <strong>Old</strong> Girls departed to walk round Cambridge<br />
and others left for home.<br />
The Norfolk branch lunch was held on 18th June at The Anchor<br />
Inn, Morston. It was a very happy gathering and we were all<br />
able to chat together with those present: Sheila Case (Allen),<br />
Anne Charlton (Burton), Marion Gaymer, Yvonne Griffi ths<br />
(Humphreys), Sarah Jewson (Spencer), Sue Key-Burr (Fyte),<br />
Anne and Louw Laubsher, Charlotte and John Ridler<br />
(Crossley), Angela and Paul Raywood (Smith), Patricia and<br />
John Wilkinson (Marsden) and Jen Murray (Carter).<br />
We had a very enjoyable lunch and stayed at the inn<br />
talking until well into the afternoon. It was good to have<br />
Tricia and John Wilkinson with us from Yorkshire – they<br />
are wonderful the way they keep in touch. We were<br />
delighted to welcome for the fi rst time Yvonne Griffi ths<br />
(from Hampshire) and Anne and Louw Laubshner.<br />
Tishie Bayne had met them near her home, by chance,<br />
and only then discovered Anne was an “old girl”.<br />
Sadly, several friends had to cancel due to health problems,<br />
including Tishie and Chris Bayne (Mackenzie) and Jean and<br />
Geoff Brewer (Fawkner); they hope they will be with us<br />
next year. Marianne Fry (Newman) had a clash of dates<br />
as she has won a holiday abroad in a competition!<br />
We would be delighted to welcome YOU to our 2009<br />
lunch and I hope you will telephone me for the details.<br />
Jen Murray (Carter) Tel: 01263 740404<br />
Since our lunch, I have received the very sad news that<br />
Jill Swift (Bundey) died in Holland on 13th November.<br />
Jill, for several years looked after the Norfolk OGA with<br />
me and she loved our annual lunch meetings – often<br />
coming over from Holland to join us after her move.<br />
The Thanksgiving Service in Norfolk organised for<br />
Jill’s friends was attended by several <strong>Old</strong> Girls.<br />
Norfolk Branch OGA lunch: Back row: Paul Raywood, John Ridler, John<br />
Wilkinson, Louw Laubscher Middle row: Anne Charlton (Burton), Anne<br />
Laubscher (Scott), Yvonne Griffi ths (Humphreys), Charlotte Ridler (Gorsley), Sue<br />
Key-Burr (Fyte), Sarah Jewson (Spencer), Patricia Wilkinson (Marsden) Front row:<br />
Sheila Case (Allen), Marion Gaymer, Angela Raywood (Smith), Jen Murray (Carter)
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