The Salopian no. 157 - Winter 2015

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OLD SALOPIAN NEWS
Some of us have our names engraved
on RSSH silverware, which I
sometimes get to present to today’s
winners. For instance, in the middle of
March, Steeplechases involve a large
number of girls and boys who run hard
for the best time and to be winning
House. I have had the pleasure of
pointing out the engraved names,
which have all become members of
The Old Salopian Hunt.
Old Salopian Hunt
In September I witnessed Sam Western
(S) win The Third Form Race and was
able to congratulate him as he starts
his progression through the years,
undoubtedly as an important new
member of The Hunt. Consequently,
I would lay bets that he will join the
OSH in five years’ time! Even when the
OSH meet the RSSH on Saturday 5th
December this year, it is apparent that
this annual interaction is as important as
ever and shows that the Hunt becomes
part of your life for life.
On Sunday 21st June 2015, the third
Shrewsbury Half Marathon was held
and Team Shrewsbury once again put
in a superb performance, with Peter
Middleton (Master in Charge of the
Hunt) finishing 2nd (for the second
year), followed by one of this year’s
Joint Huntsmen, Oscar Dickins (R) at
30th and then our own Tom Cousins
(PH 2007-12) at 36th. The team of
about 30 boys and girls of all ages
completed the course, amongst some
1,092 finishers. Photos can be seen on
the Old Salopian Hunt Facebook page
and all the results can be found on the
‘In The Running’ website.
With regards to the OSH Facebook
page, photos and comments are always
welcome and anyone can join the
group to keep in touch with the Club.
In addition, the updated OSH website
page can be found by going to
www.shrewsbury.org.uk/page/os-hunt,
where all details and news of the OSH
are listed, including the OSH tie, men’s
and ladies’ OSH running vests and the
new silk OSH scarf.
In the last edition of The Salopian
(Summer 2015, Issue No.156), I had
the pleasure of including recollections
from Bob Dowty (SH 1945-50),
which everyone I have spoken to
has enjoyed reading. Sadly, I have
to report that Bob passed away on
the Isle of Man on Tuesday 28th
July 2015, after a short illness. As a
Huntsman for the 1949-50 season, he
will be remembered by the Hunt. (see
obituary on page 73)
Every generation of Shrewsbury School
pupils will recall that great test of
‘athleticism’ known as THE TUCKS.
Some will tell stories of how they