Silhillian_1982_November_Issue Number 33 - Old Silhillians ...

The Sithillian 

THE MAGAZINE 

OF THE 

OLD SILHILLIANS' ASSOCIATION LIMITED 

INCORPORATING THE ANNUAL REPORT AND ACCOUNTS 

Hon. Editor: SIMON WILCOX, Arden Lodge, 107 High Street, 

Henley-in-Arden, West Midlands B95 5AU. 

NOVEMBER 1982 No. 33 

President 1982 - Roger Cupit 

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MAIN COMMITTEE MEMBERS 1982 

President R. C. CUPIT 

49 Manor Road, 

Dorridge, Solihull 

Immediate Past President J. L. R. HARE 

145 Darley Green Road, 

Knowle, Solihull B93 8PU 

President Elect D. D. COX 

Orchard Cottage, 84 Orchard Road 

Hockley Heath, Solihull 

Headmaster G. D. SLAUGHTER 

Solihull School, 

Warwick Road, Solihull 

or represented by D. H. TOMLIN 

19 Blackdown Road, 

Knowle, Solihull 

Honorary Secretary D. W. EDWARDS 

16 Broadfern Road, 

Knowle, Solihull 

Hon. Membership Secretary C. R. WHITEHOUSE 

143 Dorridge Road, 


Hon. Treasurer K. PARKES 

25 Shotteswell Road, 

Shirley, Solihull 

Editor "The Silhillian" S. G. WILCOX 

Arden Lodge, 107 High Street, 

Henley-in-Arden B95 5AU 

Ordinary Members A. N. ATKINSON 

Elshard, Fernhill Lane, 

Balsa!! Common 

C. JACOB 

Netherwood Cottage, Arbour Tree Lane, 

Chadwick End, Knowle, Solihull 

D. M. POWELL 

39 Brooks Road, 

Sutton Coldfield 

T. PLATT 

2 Belle View Terrace, 

Hampton-in-Arden 

R. C. YOUNG 

98 Knowle Wood Road, 


London Representative J. R. D. ORRETT 

'Dulas', 

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Reigate, Surrey 

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D. GURNHAM 

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Solihull 021-705 2412 (H) 

P. B. L. INSTONE 

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During the past year we have worked extremely hard to reverse the effects of recession. Overheads have 

been reduced and savings have been made, but we cannot control certain items such as the cost of fuel 

and rates. The rates increased dramatically last year due to the clubroom and kitchen extension being 

rated, which offset most of our savings. The new toilets and entrance vestibule have been added to a high 

standard of finish but this means our rates will be even higher next year. 

Despite all these improvements, the number of members using the club has declined to a very low 

level. The lounge is open every night of the week, except Mondays, for use by membes and their guests. 

Lunch is also available from Tuesday to Friday under the able management of our Steward and 

Stewardess, Fraser and Ann Scott, who joined us last July and have set a very high standard of cuisine. 

You will find them extremely friendly, and private functions of all types may be booked with them even by 

non Old Silhillians. 

It is our intention to increase the number of outside functions to offset further overheads and 

maintain standards. A brochure is available on request from our Steward, who will discuss all your requirements 

for business meetings, promotions, conferences etc. 

STUART CRAWFORD 

PRESIDENT'S NIGHT - Every last Saturday in the month - 8.00 p.m. - Come for a drink - Food is available. 

Chairman 

The IdealVenue 

for your 

Party.... 

The Old Silhillians Club, Solihull offers so much more 

scope for Panics than a 'run of the mill' Hotel venue. 

Our recently extended Clubhouse complex is ideally 

situated in 28 acres of delightful countryside just off the 

M42 between Solihull and Knowle. 

We offer the entenaining and catering facilities you 

would expect, ample car parking space. In short, plenty 

of room to enjoy yourself at a price you'll find just right! 

Call our Steward on Knowle 77680. He'll bc delighted to 

tell you more! 

Warwick Road, Copt Heath, 

Solihull, West Midlands. 

Tel: Knowle 77680. 

ED OR A 

Those members of the Association who rely on The Silhillian to keep them up to date may already be 

questioning the substantial reduction in size since last year. This is as a result of a unanimous decision by 

your main committee to include the magazine in the recent overall cost reduction programme. The 

financial aspects of the Association are set out in detail and commented upon in future pages and I feel 

sure you will agree that in the short term it is only right that it should be seen that the cuts have been 

imposed across the board as evenly as possible. 

However, the implementation of those cuts within the magazine may not appear to be equitable in 

the eyes of many. I have decided that in order to maintain a level of information within the magazine the 

bulk of the 30% reduction should be taken out of the photographs. Even so, this has still left a considerable 

amount of cutting and I hope the contributors to the magazine do not feel that they have been left to bear 

too disproportionate a part, but I felt that I should include as much news as was available on Old Boys and 

Girls. 

At this stage I have the advantage of being able to review the magazine contents and perhaps in 

advance draw some conclusions which are worth commenting upon. There is further reference in this 

year's magazine to the financial state of the principal activity of the Association which is the provision of 

bar, catering and sporting facilities for its members. There is perhaps a tendency to regard the Club House 

and grounds as the Association, the benefits of which accrue to a disproportionate level of playing 

members. This is a misconception. The Club House and grounds is a very valuable asset which belongs to 

you as members of the Association, and the main committee which you elect vest the day-to-day running 

of the asset in the management committee. 

The value of this asset has been steadily built up over the generations by the untiring and unselfish 

efforts of your elected committees. It may appear that the attention paid in this direction has undermined 

the main object of the Association which is to preserve and further the ties of loyalty to Solihull School 

and friendship between its members. If this is the case, there can be few Associations in the country with 

as strong a capital base and resources on which to go forward and thereby fulfil our main objective which 

is of paramount importance. The strength displayed by successive committees in the past and present 

which have built such an outstanding Association are the same as those needed to implement the 

recommendations of the Bob Young report. On Sunday mornings I participate in the enjoyment of up to 

1,000 fellow Old Boys and Girls, parents, boys and girls at the School and an equal number of visitors and 

remark "this must be one of the success stories of the past 50 years and may the members of the 

Association that have built it, and the present and future masters and pupils of Solihull School reap the 

rewards and preserve the concepts of our founder members." 

EDITORS 

SIMON WILCOX 

October 1982 

1. 1950 Bernard Owens 13. 1962 Robin Cooper 24. 1973 Geoff Herne 

2. 1951 Brian Coughlan 14. 1963 Arthur Upton 25. 1974 Geoff Herne 

3. 1952 Brian Coughlan 15. 1964 Mike Callaghan 26. 1975 Nick Atkinson 

4. 1953 Bernard Owens Mike Cusack 27. 1976 Nick Atkinson 

5, 1954 Bernard Owens 16. 1965 Mike Cusack 28. 1977 John Woolman 

6. 1955 Bernard Owens 17. 1966 Mike Cusack 29. 1978 John Woolman 

7. 1956 Arthur Upton 18. 1967 Mike Cusack 30. 1979 John Woolman 

8. 1957 Arthur Upton 19. 1968 Brian Knight 31. 1980 Simon Wilcox 

9. 1958 Arthur Upton 20. 1969 Brian Knight 32. 1981 Simon Wilcox 

10. 1959 Arthur Upton 21. 1970 Brian Knight 33. 1982 Simon Wilcox 

11. 1960 Arthur Upton 22. 1971 Brian Knight 

12. 1961 Robin Cooper 23. 1972 Geoff Herne

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Dear Old Silhillians, 

Since leaving school in 1957 I have been fortunate in maintaining an almost continuous involvement 

with the Old Silhillians Association for these past 25 years and I consider it an enormous honour and 

privilege to have served as your President in my Silver Anniversary year. Not only have I been able to see 

and enjoy the countless and varied activities of the Association, but have been able to renew a much 

closer link with the School, both in my official capacity as your President, and also as a parent, with my 

eldest daughter Nicola entering the Sixth Form last September. 

This re-activated involvement with the School has brought it home to me most forceably how 

fortunate we are in having such a successful and happy School behind us, not only for the obvious reason 

to continue our recruitment, but more important that we as Old Silhillians should support this our School, 

in every possible way. This strikes at the very essence and objective of the Association from its very 

conception over sixty years ago, and that is to preserve our ties of loyalty to the School as well as 

furthering the friendship between our members. I think it is not always fully understood that our 

subscription to the Old Silhillians' Association is spent not on funding and maintaining our clubhouse at 

Copt Heath, but solely to provide this magazine for the enjoyment of all members and by giving financial 

support to the School by way of scholarships etc. I hope this will be borne in mind when next paying your 

subscription - and that a part of the monies you will be sending, will go as direct support to pupils of the 

School, an ideal which I am sure we would all consider to be very worthwhile. 

I cannot of course leave the topic of Solihull School without thanking the Headmaster and his wife, 

Giles and Gillian Slaughter, for their truly magnificent leadership at the School, and for their unstinting and 

sustained support of the Old Silhillians' Association during the past ten years. Most of you will know that 

Giles Slaughter has been appointed Headmaster of University College School, Hampstead from January 

1983 and I know that I will have the unanimous approval of both present and past pupils of all 

generations, in saying a very sincere 'thank you' Giles and Gillian for all your work in maintaining and 

improving the standards at Solihull School, and also for the unfailing faith and work on behalf of our 

Association. Your unwavering help on committees and outside activities has been of enormous benefit to 

me in my year of office, and the friendship and hospitality of you and Gillian to both Pat and myself will 

always be remembered. On behalf of all Old Silhillians may we wish you and your family every success in 

your new appointment, and say how very welcome you will always be back with us Old Silhillians, 

whenever possible. 

In looking back over the year I have come to the conclusion that the friendship between Old 

Silhillians and the desire for close links with the School remain as strong as ever. I detect Old Silhillians of 

all generations maintain a tremendous bond of friendship and a very genuine desire to improve their 

standards and increase their ties and support for the School - and as such, therefore, the original objects of 

the Association are still fully intact. 

It is sad, therefore, that I have to comment on the increasing and perhaps even serious situation with 

regard to the financial situation of our headquarters at Copt Heath. For the second year running we have 

made a small trading loss which in itself could probably be recovered in a short period of time - but it does 

have a serious effect on cash flow and more important we are not generating the necessary reserves from 

which to deal with certain major items of expenditure now vitally necessary with our seventeen-year-old 

clubhouse. In particular we now need to replace the flatted roof, redecoration of clubhouse, both internally 

and externally and refurbishment of our lounge. These items of expenditure attract considerable sums of 

money which we simply do not have. The major overheads of the Copt Heath complex are out of our own 

control i.e. rates, heating, and insurances and during the year we have made a major effort to cut back on 

all unnecessary expenditure. Sports sections are approaching the limit that they can raise toward their 

rentals, which now leaves little room for manoeuvre on the expenditure side of the accounts. It remains 

imperative therefore that if we are to survive at Copt Heath, we must increase our revenue by way of pitch 

lettings and hire of the clubroom, mainly to outside parties. This of course raises many issues - 

Is it the role of the Association to run a much more commercial venture? 

Have we the management to run and control a commercial venture? 

Disruption to members is inevitable by running outside bookings - should this be correct? 

The issues are complex and controversial, but must be confronted realistically and I hope with 

understanding. 

Realising that this financial problem was becoming more acute, I asked Past President Bob Young at 

the beginning of my year if he would form a committee to look at the future viability of Copt Heath, 

particularly with regard to membership and finances - looking ahead to the next 20 years. This committee 

has done much research and is poised to report within the next 3 weeks. The membership will have a 

chance to examine their proposals for our long-term plans for survival, but whatever the recommendations 

and whatever ideas are adopted - will necessitate the full co-operation and understanding of the 

membership. 

Now to much happier events. I suppose because of my sporting background and a particularly 

tolerant wife, I made a special point of joining all Sports sections on their various tours. Rugby Club in the 

South West, Hockey Club on the South Coast, Cricket Section in North Wales and the Golf Society on the 

East Coast, all this has had a devastating effect on my waistline but has enabled me to get to know many 

Old Silhillians so much better and I have found this to be most rewarding. Old Silhillians on tour are very 

different than Old Silhillians at home. Their capacity for cramming 26 hours activity of one form or another 

into 24 is quite amazing and as a purely statistical comment all sections seem to be about equally 

successful. It is a very strange aspect of life that one can know somebody for many years, but on tour, 

friendships are cemented for a lifetime and I feel genuinely happy that I have had the opportunity to 

cement many friendships on the various coastlines of the U.K. during these past few months. 

At home too, the friendship and opportunity to know Old Silhillians that much better is afforded to 

the President by carrying out his duties on committee. The very fact that it has been a problematical year, 

particularly on the management of the clubhouse, and many difficult decisions have had to be made, has 

had the happy side-effect of forging a tremendous spirit of goodwill among the officers of the club. An 

enormous debt of gratitude is owed by all Old Silhillians to their Management Committee for the countless 

hours of voluntary work put into keeping the headquarters going. It is a thankless task - constantly open to 

criticism by the members - but a task conscientiously and successfully carried out, and my thanks on 

behalf of everybody reaches out to Stuart Crawford, John Batsford, David Green, Peter Court, John and 

Peter Levenger who form the management team and who give so many hours of their time to our 

clubhouse without reward. To the main committee also my sincerest thanks for all their efforts to ensure 

the Old Silhillians' Association officers are kept in good order. All the officers of the Association have 

performed their duties without fuss and with great credit. It is invidious to single out personalities but I 

would particularly like to thank Simon Wilcox who is resigning as Editor of The SiMillion after 3 years 

successful office. This year has been particularly difficult for him in trying to condense all the affairs of the 

Association into a much reduced magazine - and of all the difficult tasks your committee has had to 

undertake this year the reduction of size and content of the magazine has probably been one of the most 

hurtful to make. It would be irresponsible of us however to produce The Silhillian as before, with our 

finances in such a weak state, and it is to be hoped this is only a temporary reduction and our magazine 

can be restored to its former position very quickly. Well done Simon! you have continued the fine tradition 

of your family in serving the Association with such success. To all the officers of the Old Silhillians' 

Association my sincere gratitude for all your very hard work. 

Looking back over my year in office, I have found countless occasions of enjoyment and fulfilment. 

The activities of the Association continue actively and wholeheartedly covering a very wide spectrum of 

interests, and for this we can all be justly proud. It would seem a great tragedy if all this involvement and 

fellowship enjoyed by so many Old Silhillians over the years was put in jeopardy by the high cost of 

running our headquarters. It is going to take a great deal of effort and hard work to overcome this situation 

but it is very much worth striving for. 

To my successor David Cox and his wife Margaret I wish every success in their year of office. David 

has supported me quite magnificently and I have every confidence that he will prove an outstanding 

President of your Association. To all Old Silhillians I thank you for giving me the opportunity to serve as 

your President and wish you all a happy and successful 1983. 

Yours sincerely, 

ROGER CUPIT 

Ian Gold Jackie Standley Roger Cupit Pat Cupit Bob Standley Carol Gold


I am most grateful to the Editor of The Silhillian for giving me this opportunity to write to you in your 

magazine. A great deal has happened since my last letter, but before I tell you about the School's progress 

I must thank your President, Roger Cupit, and his wife, Pat, for their friendship and support during the year. 

They have both worked so hard for the Association through a really very difficult period, but have always 

found time to attend School events and to represent the Old Silhillians at other public functions. Gillian 

and I are extremely grateful to them. 

First of all let me tell you about some changes we have made in our facilities generally. This year, as 

you will know, marks the centenary of the opening of our School on its present site. Although we were 

disappointed that there was insufficient support to go ahead with the centenary garden party, the one 

hundredth birthday of School House has coincided with an extensive programme of modernisation. We set 

out to do two things. Firstly we wanted to upgrade the boarding accommodation and to redesign it so that 

the thirty weekly boarders we shall have on our strength from September 1983 may all be housed on the 

main school site. Secondly we saw the need to extend the teaching, library and recreational facilities for 

the Sixth Form. An imaginative design to meet these aims was drawn up by Alan Sadler and the work was 

completed during the Summer Holiday. All the boarding accommodation, with the exception of some sixth 

form study bedrooms, is now on the second floor of School House. New furniture has been purchased for 

all dormitories and all the rooms have been carpeted. What is more - an undreamed of luxury even last 

year - toilet and bathroom facilities are now provided adjacent to the dormitories. On the first floor the 

alterations have been even more extensive. The small dormitories and classrooms immediately above the 

main lounge of the Sixth Form Centre have now been opened up to make a library and private study room. 

Again the library has been carpeted, as have all the rooms on the first floor, and new shelving and furniture 

have been installed. This really is a most attractive room now and I hope that when you visit the School 

you will make a particular point of paying it a visit. The landing area outside the library has been opened 

out and with the old boarders' bathroom with its original lead floor, has been converted into a seminar 

room and equipped with modern video machinery. The first floor dormitories have been redesigned as 

Sixth Form teaching rooms and are now occupied by the Economics and Business Studies Department. It 

seems very appropriate to me that one hundred years after the School moved to new premises to prepare 

to meet the demands of the twentieth century, we should be modernising the building to meet the needs 

of the twenty-first century. Incidentally you may be interested to know that the cost of the original building 

on the Warwick Road site was £4,222. The alterations cost very nearly twenty times that figure! 

Academically the School has had a good year. We gained nineteen places at Oxford and Cambridge, 

including six open awards, two scholarships at Imperial College, London, and in all sixty-six places at the 

universities. Competition for places on degree courses is getting tougher every year, so all these places 

were hard won and thoroughly deserved. On the games field the rugby, hockey and cricket teams all did 

well, whilst in the subsidiary sports there were some very notable achievements. Jonathan Payne was 

selected to sail for England in the World Cadet Championships in Spain, Benjamin Hill and Guy Fielding 

became British Schools Under-14s Tennis Doubles Champions, and our golfers reached the finals of the 

Hill Samuel Schools' Foursomes Competition which was played at Lytham St. Anne's. 

In music and drama we were as active as ever. There were four major dramatic productions, 

including 'The Tempest' which was directed by Lawrie Bailey (0.S.), and 'Free As Air', which was the 

offering of the Operatic Society. In March we were privileged to act as hosts to the choir of King's College, 

Cambridge, who gave a quite superb recital in the Chapel. It was a very special occasion in all respects but 

not least because four of the Kingsmen involved were Old Silhillians. The major musical event of the year 

was a performance of Verdi's Requiem, when our Choral Society and Orchestra were joined by Alexander 

Young's Jubilate Choir from Manchester and very many friends of the School, Old Silhillians, and parents. 

It was a wonderful occasion and demonstrated the extraordinarily high standard of the School's music. 

The extra-curricular activities which we are able to provide do play a very important part in the general 

education of our boys and girls, and we are very fortunate to have so many members of staff who are 

prepared to give up their free time to organise them. 

At the end of the Summer Term we said 'farewell' to Ian Biggs, who retired after twenty-two years at 

the School. Very many Old Silhillians will remember him, some perhaps as Housemaster, some as Careers 

Master, and some as master in charge of hockey. All however who knew Ian Biggs will remember him 

more for the tremendous example he set; always courteous, always enthusiastic, a stickler for fair play. He 

is going to be very greatly missed. I am sure Ian will continue to attend many of the Old Silhillians 

functions, because he has so many friends in the Association. We all wish him and Ann very many happy 

hours of retirement together. 

At our Speeches in September our Chairman, George Hill (Hon.O.S.) announced that he would be 

giving up the Chairmanship of the Board at the end of December. George Hill's contribution to the 

development of the School has been enormous and he has always been a tremendous friend of the Old 

Silhillians' Association. It has been George's adroit handling of the Foundation resources which has made 

possible the frequent additions to our facilities and above all the financing of our Free Place and Bursary 

Scheme. The School owes him a very great deal. Happily he will continue to serve on the Governing Body, 

so his advice and expertise will not be lost to the School. 

As you will all know, this is the last letter which I shall write to you as Headmaster. In January I take 

up my new appointment as Headmaster of University College School in Hampstead. I shall be very sad to 

leave Solihull because I have been very happy here and have become immensely attached to the School. 

Paradoxically this is the main reason why I have decided to move on. Nearly ten years may be just too brief 

a span for a Headship; twenty-four years, which had I not made my move now, would probably have been 

my lot, is much too long for any school, and I should hate ever to be in a situation when people were 

positively willing me to go. Throughout my time in Solihull I have received nothing but kindness and 

friendship from the Old Silhillians' Association. Happily, many of the friendships I have made will, I know, 

endure long after I have left Solihull. 

Your great School will always occupy a very special place in my affections. I shall follow the fortunes 

of the School and the Old Silhillians with great warmth and interest. I have been very proud to be your 

Headmaster and I thank you all for your unselfish support since 1973.Ishall miss you all and wish you and 

your families every happiness in the future. 


GILES SLAUGHTER 

1st October, 1982. 

Note from the Editor- 

My imagination does not stretch to creating the story about the brothers Tiger I and Tiger II who were 

boarders of late past. The story which culminates in the ghost of Tiger I walking Big Side with the 

Headmaster's dog on the night of a full moon was related to me as a new boarder in 1953. I can 

understand the Headmaster's lack of credulity in the facts but I know of the existence of the story. If any 

Old Boys can remember the story would they please contact me so I can at least confirm the tale before I 

am banished to a similar existence. S.G.W. 

Jenny Levenger, Chairman for the second year running, reports a successful and active year. Their main 

objective is to help out with the decor of the Clubhouse and in particular they are looking forward to 

contributing to the refurbishment of the Members' Lounge. 

Jenny is looking for an increase in membership particularly as there are now Old Girls who will be 

most welcome as members of the Ladies' Society, if they don't wish to play rugger. 

Angie Green is retiring as Secretary after 5 years and the committee would like their thanks recorded 

for all the hard work she has put into the Society, together with her husband, David. 

There is a Christmas Carol Service on Sunday 19th December and it is hoped that many Old Boys 

and their families will attend.

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May I thank your editor for the continued opportunity to report to you our activities of the past year 

and our plans for the forthcoming year. 

Before doing so I should like to re-state the feeling of gratitude which the P.A. has for the help and 

support received from your Association. 

Under the wise and dedicated guidance of our Past President and his good lady, Peter and Pamela 

Cooper, the P.A. enjoyed a most pleasurable and successful year. Our commitment to the Jubilee Sports 

Pavilion was met and a substantial allocation was made to the Careers Fund. Many other projects were 

funded and, whilst requiring less finance, are nevertheless of equal importance to us. Not the least of these 

is our ability and desire to provide prizes for presentation at the Annual School Prizegiving. 

We have an extensive and varied programme planned for the coming year which we hope will attract 

and give pleasure to those who attend. I look forward to welcoming you to our functions and the 

strengthening of the bond between our two Associations. 

I know I speak for all of the members of the P.A. when I congratulate Roger and Pat Cupit on their 

splendid year and wish David Cox every success in his. 

P E511 E 


JOHN R. ERRINGTON 

atar' 

David left School in 1949 and became a trainee Civil Engineer with the City Engineer's Department, 

Birmingham, whilst studying at the Birmingham College of Technology on a day release basis. From 1955 

to 1957 he did two years National Service in the Royal Engineers, spending eighteen months in West 

Germany. After this he returned to Birmingham and completed his final examinations, obtaining a Bachelor 

of Science degree and becoming a Member of the Institution of Civil Engineers and a Member of the 

Institution of Municipal Engineers. 

In 1968 he joined the Midland Road Construction Unit at Leamington Spa and, on disbandment of 

the R.C.U., in August 1981 he took up his present post as Principal Engineer with the West Midlands 

Regional Office of the Department of Transport. 

His involvement with the Old Silhillians' Association has been mainly through the Hockey Club, for 

which he has played in goal since 1951, and is still turning out for the Veterans Xl. He has been a member 

of the Hockey Club Committee for 24 years in various capacities and was President of the Club during the 

Golden Jubilee season of 1979/80. He has also been a member of the Squash Club since the early 1950's 

and, more recently, a member of the Golfing Society. David's other great leisure interest is sailing. 

David and his wife Margaret were married in November 1981 and have recently moved to their 

home in Hockley Heath. Margaret has a grown-up daughter, Jacqueline, and is a senior project 

development officer with the Computer Services Division of Kalamazoo, Northfield. 

David is very keen to actively pursue the traditional objectives of the Association, in particular to 

foster even closer links with the School and to provide added encouragement for School leavers to join 

and participate in their own Association and Sports Sections. However, he feels that it is inevitable that 

the main preoccupation of the O.S.A. Committees in the coming year will be to improve the financial and 

administrative structure of the Clubhouse and Ground in the light of ever-increasing running costs. In this 

endeavour he earnestly asks for the support of all local Old Silhillians in making greater use of the 

excellent facilities which the Club has to offer. 

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President Elect - 1983 - David Cox 

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Mr. G. E. Hill, 0.B.E., T.D., J.P., F.C.A. (Chairman) 

Mr. R. G. Davies (Vice-Chairman) 

Dr. G. B. AnseII, D.Sc., M.A., Ph.D. 

Prof. J. M. Bishop, M.D., D.Sc., F.R.C.P. 

Mr. N. Bradbeer, J.P. 

Prof. J. Bridgwater, M.A., Ph.D. 

Mr. D. W. Chapman, D.F.M., LI.B. 

Mrs. C. Clark, M.A., Ph.D. 

GOVERNORS 

THE UPPER SCHOOL 

Mr. N. L. Green 

Mr. T. G. Jones 

Mr. D. G. Lewis, O.B.E. 

Air Vice-Marshal J. W. Price, C.B.E. 

Mr. F. D. Robinson, M.A. 

Mr. J. R. Talboys 

Rev. Canon R. S. Wilkinson, A.K.C. 

Mr. W. Wood, LI.B. 

The Funded and Scholarship Prizes 

Old Silhillians' Prize for the Head of the School 

I. V. F. Andrews 

Shenstonian Lodge Prizes for Initiative and Resource 

H. Canning, A. P. Holt, R. Macer-Wright, A. S. McNeish, A. M. Morton. 

P. R. AnseII Memorial Scholarship for Mathematics 1982 

Old Silhillians Bushell Scholarship 

Old Silhillians Exhibition 

T. H. Jenkins 

Asheley J. McCracken 

L. L. Mzimba 

Parents' Association Prizes for Outstanding Academic Achievement 

Lorna Burgess, C. A. Gibbs, C. M. Jowsey, P. J. Mantle, A. H. Probyn, P. J. Rollinson 

Aberystwyth 

D. M. Tomkins 

Aston 

S. R. Greenfield 

S. K. Jervis 

M. S. Stott 

Birmingham 

Sally A. Gill 

Philippa L. Johnson 

Catherine A. Meldrum 

R. H. Portman 

J. D. B. Potts 

Brunel 

J. M Zissman 

Cambridge 

A. Barkla 

A. J. Barsham 

P. M. Bradford 

M. J. Bullen 

J. A. Butt 

R. D. J. Heacock 

Susan Moss 

P. A. Newman 

W. Powrie 

S. G. W. Smith 

C. E. Sweeney 

R. M. Tickell 

M. W. R. Worster 

S. H. Thane 

UNIVERSITY AND ACADEMIC HONOURS 1982 

B.A., Geography, Class II, Div. 1. 

B.Sc., Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Class II, Div. 2. 

B.Sc., Production Engineering, Class II, Div. 2. 

B.Sc., Mechanical Engineering, Class III. 

M.B., Ch.B. 

B.A., Medieval and Modern History, Class II, Div. 2. 

B.Soc.Sc., Social Administration, Class II, Div. 1. 

B.Sc., Geography, Class II, Div. 1. 

B.Soc.Sc., Political Science, Class II, Div. 2. 

B.Sc., Government, Politics and Modern History, Class II, Div. 2 

B.A., Mathematics, Class II. 

B.A., Physics, Class II, Div. 1. 

B.A., Engineering, Class I. Scholar of Trinity Hall. 

B.A., History of Art, Class II, Div. 2. 

B.A., Music, Class II, Div. 1. 

John Stewart of Rannoch Scholarship in Sacred Music 

B.A., Modern Languages, Class II, Div. 2. 

B.A., Modern and Medieval Languages, Class II, Div. 2. 

B.A., Philosophy, Class II, Div. 1. 

B.A., Engineering, Class I. Baker Prize. 

B.Chir. 

B.A., Electrical Sciences, Class II. Div. 1. 

B.A., Geography, Class II, Div. 2. 

B.A., Geography, Class II, Div. 1. William Vaughan Lewis Prize. 

Scholar of Trinity Hall. 

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Cardiff 

Jacqueline R. Byles 

Dundee 

M. S. Ellis 

Durham 

Elizabeth Beaumont 

C. S. Watts 

East Anglia 

T. J. Love 

Edinburgh 

M. E. Dodds-Smith 

Leeds 

P. C. Salloway 

Leicester 

M. A. Binnserley 

Liverpool 

M. R. Arlington 

P. J. Banister 

N. E. J. Sharrock 

B. R. Taylor 

London 

M. R. W. Evans 

R. D. Evans 

J. Fairley 

A. M. Stroomer 

Manchester 

M. J. Darby 

B.Sc., Home Economics, Class II, Div. 2. 

B.Sc., Geology, Class II, Div. 2. 

B.A., General Studies. Thornton Baker Prize. 

B.Sc., Computing and Electronics, Class II, Div. 2. 

P.G.C.E. 

B.Sc., Ecological Science, Class I. 

B.Sc., Metallurgy. 

B.A., Economics, Class II, Div. 1. 

B.A., Medieval and Modern History, Class III. 

B.A., Classics. 

B.Eng., Class I. 

B.A., Geography, Class II. 

B.Sc., Basic Medical Sciences and Psychology, Class II, Div. 1. 

B.Sc., Engineering, Class I. 

B.Sc., Biochemistry, Class II, Div. 2. 

B.Sc., Engineering, Class I. 

B.D.S. 

Manchester Institute of Science and Technology 

C. J.. Boucher B.Sc., Mathematics and Management Sciences, Class III. 

R. D. Parry B.Sc., Civil Engineering, Class III. 

P. E. Scarrott B.Sc., Chemical Engineering, Class II, Div. 2. 

J. K. Strangward B.Sc., Statistics and Operational Research, Class II, Div. 2. 

Newcastle 

G. A. Dickinson B.Sc., Psychology, Class II, Div. 1. 

P. L. Lowe B.D.S. 

Oxford 

Nicola J. Creedy 

Karen L. C. Ellison 

M. C. Johnson 

C. J. P. Phillips 

S. L. Ramage 

S. C. Whatling 

Reading 

T. C. Lowe 

Salford 

J. H. J. Gower 

Sheffield 

P. R. Junod 

Southampton 

S. A. H. Lloyd 

Warwick 

R. N. Arney 

S. E. Read 

P.G.C.E. 

B.A., Physiological Sciences, Class II. 

B.A., Politics, Philosophy and Economics, Class III. 

R. C. Kopf British-American Fellowship. 

B.A., Biochemistry, Class II. (1981). 

Open Scholarship, St. Edmund Hall. 

Open Exhibition, St. Edmund Hall. 

B.Sc., Land Management, Class II, Div. 2. 

B.Sc., Electrical Engineering Science, Class II, Div. 1. 

B.Sc., Electronic Engineering, Class II, Div. 2. 

B.Sc., Economics and Politics, Class II, Div. 1. 

B.A., Law and Sociology, Class II, Div. 2. 

LI.B., Class II, Div. 2. 

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Part II THE SCHOOL 

Leicester 

D. B. Oliver Combined Science. 

University Open Awards 

B. P. Davies 

S. D. Fitter 

Exhibition in History, Jesus College, Cambridge. 

Choral Scholarship, Magdalen College, Oxford. 

Liverpool 

R. D. Ellis Medicine. 

P. Fox 

P. L. Hastings 

C. R. Holden 

M. R. Mabon 

A. H. Milne 

R. H. Sellars 

Scholarship to read Computing, Imperial College, London. 

Scholarship in Natural Sciences, Queen's College, Cambridge. 

Exhibition to read Politics, Philosophy and Economics, Oriel College, Oxford. 

Scholarship in Mathematics to read Economics, Pembroke College, 

Cambridge. 

Scholarship to read Mechanical Engineering, Imperial College, London. 

Exhibition in English, St. Edmund Hall, Oxford. 

London 

P. W. Atkinson 

E. Georgina Berrow 

S. R. G. Dakin 

P. Fox 

Kim E. Hackett 

A. J. Hawes 

Imperial College, Mechanical Engineering. 

University College, French. 

Imperial College, Physics. 

Imperial College, Computing. 

University College, Economics. 

Imperial College, Aeronautical Engineering. 

Lucy Kirby-Gallagher Bedford College, Mathematics and Physics. 

S. N. Lawley University College, Law. 

THE UNIVERSITY ENTRIES Bettina L. Lope Bedford College, Biology. 

S. G. Rice Goldsmiths' College, Geology. 

Aston C. D. Wilde King's College, Law. 

M. P. Evans Business Administration. 

Manchester 

Bangor Tessa A. Dickinson Drama. 

D. R. Williams Zoology. E. Ann McVeigh History. 

R. H. Moss Mathematics. 

Birmingham Elizabeth A. Sewell Economics and Accounting. 

A. S. McNeish Law. M. Shepherd Medicine. 

I. F. Sadler Law. 

D. I. Sloss Dentistry. Manchester Institute of Science and Technology 

K. D. Allen 

Management Sciences, 

Bristol 

T. J. V. Walker Mechanical Engineering. 

J. E. M. Dillon Classics. 

J. S. Flannery Architecture. Newcastle 

M. D. Gill Medicine. A. N. T. C. McKenzie Agricultural Economics. 

D. J. Whitney Law. R. Macer-Wright Civil Engineering. 

Cambridge 

P. G. Coldridge 

A. C. Constable 

B. P. Davies 

Trinity Hall, Natural Sciences. 

St. Catharine's College, Modern Languages. 

Jesus College, History. 

Nottingham 

M. D. Earl 

T. R. Shackley 

Agriculture. 

Medicine. 

M. Greengrass 

P. L. Hastings 

A. P. Holt 

P. N. Lawrence 

M. R. Mabon 

P. R. Manton 

R. D. Millar 

M. C. Rejali 

Jesus College, Natural Sciences. 

Queen's College, Natural Sciences. 

Jesus College, Natural Sciences. 

Trinity Hall, Modern Languages. 

Pembroke College, Economics. 

St. Catharine's College, Geography. 

Sidney Sussex College, Classics. 

Fitzwilliam College, Engineering. 

Oxford 

A. Cooper 

P. P. Dean 

S. D. Fitter 

C. R. Holden 

R. H. Sellars 

Natalie R. Zolty 

Lincoln College, Politics, Philosophy and Economics. 

Balliol College, Modern Languages. 

Magdalen College, Music. 

Oriel College, Politics, Philosophy and Economics. 

St. Edmund Hall, English. 

Worcester College, Mathematics. 

T. J. F. Steele 

R. C. Vinen 

Trinity Hall, Engineering. 

Trinity College, History. 

Reading 

M. G. Hughes German. 

Cardiff 

S. C. Young Economics and Accounting. 

N. Jan 

D. N. Macgregor 

Psychology and Physics. 

Business Administration. 

St. Andrews 

C. G. MaIlin Economics and International Studies. 

Durham 

N. C. Pittaway Mathematics and Economics. 

D. T. Brown 

D. J. Stevenson 

Combined Arts. 

Law. 

Surrey 

H. Canning Hotel and Catering Management. 

Hull 

A. B. S. Cox Law. 

Swansea 

J. C. Thornton Mechanical Engineering. 

Leeds 

G. R. Chamberlain Mechanical Engineering. York 

R. P. Hindley Textile Management. R. J. Hinton Economics and Politics. 

D. N. Protheroe Medicine. Susan J. Matthews Physics. 

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Aberdeen 

J. A. Duffy, D.Sc. 

A. W. Calder 

Aberystwyth 

J. A. A. Jones, Ph.D., M.A. 

R. A. Evans 

D. M. Tomkins 

A. D. Keil 

Aston 

S. R. Greenfield 

M. S. Stott 

S. K. Jervis 

S. B. Roberts 

M. Wallwork 

J. R. A. Hereward 

A. C. Rhodes 

Bangor 

P. Greig-Smith, Sc.D. 

(Professor) 

Bath 

P. P. Rutherford, Ph.D. 

P. M. Taylor 

Birmingham 

J. M. Bishop, M.D., D.Sc., 

F.R.C.P. (Professor) 

J. Bridgwater, M.A., Ph.D. 

(Professor) 

C. S. Upton, M.A., Ph.D. 

W. H. Gunzburg, B.Sc. 

Sally A. Gill 

R. S. Bate 

Ann R. Blackburn 

Philippa L. Johnson 

K. L. Mak 

Catherine A. Meldrum 

R. H. Portman 

J. D. B. Potts 

M. W. Taylor 

S. W. Ward 

M. V. Oliver 

N. J. Hawkins 

J. R. Hopton 

Sandra H. Lloyd 

Deborah A. Price 

Julie K. Showell 

Bristol 

M. R. Peck 

S. J. Wood 

P. Hadjisotiriou 

N. T. A. Campkin 

Penelope A. Hamilton 

R. P. Holt 

N. R. Hurrell 

Brunel 

J. M. Zissman 

THE UNIVERSITY AND COLLEGE LISTS, 1981-82 

The accuracy and completeness of the lists depends largely on the information received from Old 

Silhillians themselves. 

THE UNIVERSITIES 

Cambridge 

W. J. H. Butterfield, 0.B.E., 

M.D., F.R.C.P. (Professor) 

J. G. Collier, M.A., LI.B. 

(Fellow) 

R. R. Weber, B.A. (Fellow) 

F. D. Skidmore, M.B., Ch.B., 

F.R.C.S. (Ed.) 

B. G. Gasson, B.A. 

C. J. Pollock, Ph.D. 

K. D. Evetts, B.A. 

S. G. W. Smith 

A. B. Murray 

Diane Watson 

A. J. Barsham 

R. A. Brocksom 

N. R. Fisher 

B. K. Horne 

Susan E. Moss 

P. A. Newman 

M. H. Pardoe 

J. N. Steffen 

A. Barkla 

P. M. Bradford 

M. J. Bullen 

J. A. Butt 

R. D. J. Heacock 

P. M. Jessop 

W. Powrie 

P. F. Rivers 

C. E. Sweeney 

M. R. Taylor 

R. M. Tickell 

M. W. R. Worster 

P. F. Anderson 

P. Bell 

I. P. Eckloff 

T. B. N. Farazmand 

Melanie J. Harris 

I. M. L. Jones 

A. T. M. Wyles 

L. V. Barker 

D. J. Briggs 

A. J. Creedy 

T. J. Fulford 

T. M. Gower 

Suzanne R. Hunt 

P. A. Lawrence 

G. M. Lowe 

D. M. Middleburgh 

K. J. Plummer 

S. H. Thane 

Elizabeth A. Wrenn 

Cardiff 

Jacqueline R. Byles 

J. E. Abbott 

C. J. Forss 

Carolyn Hazard 

Cornell 

F. H. T. Rhodes (President) 

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Dundee 

M. S. Ellis 

Durham 

J. M. J. Rogister, B.A. 

J. S. Ward, B.Sc. 

Elizabeth Beaumont 

C. S. Watts 

R. G. Gordon 

S. G. Haberland-Schindler 

P. J. Moss 

R. J. Packwood 

D. A. Penn 

A. J. Plant 

East Anglia 

A. J. Boulton, Ph.D. 

T. J. M. Love, B.A. 

M. J. Hindley 

Edinburgh 

Abigail A. Barrow 

M. E. Dodds-Smith 

I. C. MacGregor 

M. J. K. Thorpe 

Exeter 

A. J. C. Lea, Ph.D., B.Sc. 

Joanna C. Goddard 

Christine D. Lilley 

P. M. Dodds 

Sarah L. Hurley 

Hull 

J. H. Sudd, Ph.D. 

Deborah J. Pack 

C. P. Sayer 

Keele 

R. M. Whitehouse, B.A. 

G. H. Ellis, B.A. 

F. Mursaleen 

Sarah A. Beresford 

Kent 

L. T. Holmes, M.A., Ph.D. 

M. A. Bradford 

Lancaster 

R. M. Waltham 

Leeds 

M. L. J. Rollason, B.Sc., M.Sc. 

R. M. Green, B.A. 

R. M. Thomson, Ph.D., B.Sc. 

M.Sc. 

C. J. Roylance 

R. G. Berrisford 

P. C. Salloway 

N. M. Williams 

N. J. Stockton 

R. N. Wood 

M. G. D. Ashton 

Rosalind E. Tague 

Leicester 

J. H. Parkinson, B.Sc. 

M. A. Binnersley 

M. D. Billingham 

Liverpool 

T. R. G. Gray, Ph.D. 

N. E. J. Sharrock 

M. R. Arlington 

P. J. Banister 

P. E. Scott 

B. R. Taylor 

J. M. Parry 

R. D. Williams 

M. A. Bull 

A. J. Knight 

M. A. Stretch 

London 

J. S. M. Hutchinson, Ph.D. 

M. Hardingham, B.Sc. 

P. Donnai, M.A. 

D. A. Henley, B.Sc. 

C. D. Bellamy, M.B., B.S. 

A. M. Cotton, B.Sc., 

A.R.C.S., F.R.E.S. 

M. L. Harris 

M. R. W. Evans 

R. Y. Anthony 

Rosemary C. Berrisford 

R. D. Evans 

J. Fairley 

M. J. Foster 

M. Mitra 

D. 0. F. Rafiqi 

Jane M. Clayton 

J. Crisp 

S. N. Gray 

N. A. Kahtan 

A. M. Stroomer 

P. I. Butler 

M. S. Hawes 

L. R. Irani 

Karen T. Steyn 

M. A. Holmes 

R. M. Harbidge 

R. D. Jones 

I. G. Sinclair 

D. M. Allen 

Catherine D. Allert 

I. J. Christian 

Jacqueline E. Cutting 

J. B. Hall 

A. G. Macdonald 

T. D. Plant 

Jacqueline S. Pugsley 

A. P. Spurrell 

M. D. Wright 

T. S. Yapp 

Loughborough 

A. P. Harbon 

A. J. Tapper 

M. Sleath 

Tania E. Pickering 

Manchester 

P. J. King, Ph.D. 

J. R. Mace, B.A., M.Sc. 

P. R. F. Clemence, B.A. 

M. J. Darby 

Teresa A. Millane 

M. T. Spurrell 

A. Sara E. Playford 

A. F. Kay 

Susan E. Walton 

Madeleine E. Hughes 

Manchester Institute of 

Science and Technology 

J. C. Bodenham 

I. K. Strangward 

C. J. Boucher 

Caroline E. Masters 

R. D. Parry 

P. E. Scarrott 

A. J. Bourne 

W. R. W. Evans 

R. H. Morton 

A. W. Palmer 

Newcastle 

P. L. Lowe 

G. A. Dickinson 

R. H. J. Newcombe 

North Western University, 

U.S.A. 

Melise R. Blakeslee 

Nottingham 

D. M. Smith, D.Phil. 

P. N. Bishop 

C. H. Liew 

Lynne C. Davies 

A. G. R. Griffin 

H. R. Loader 

A. D. Young 

M. S. Marshall 

Oxford 

A. R. Hands, B.Sc., M.A., 

D.Phil. (Fellow) 

P. R. Cook, M.A., 

D.Phil. (Fellow) 

R. L. Hutchings, M.A. 

Nicola J. Creedy, B.A. 

M. J. Colledge 

C. J. Phillips 

G. A. R. Simpson 

K. M. Colgan 

D. I. Colledge 

Karen L. C. Ellison 

M. C. Johnson 

S. C. Whatling 

J. B. P. Barber 

A. J. Darby 

M. R. Hudson 

P. J. Pinto 

S. L. Ramage 

N. A. Smout 

P. Jenkins 

J. Fiona Keil 

Louise V. Tunbridge 

D. T. W. Young 

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Reading 

D. J. Smith, B.Sc. 

A. P. Ash 

A. C. Ellison 

T. C. Lowe 

M. T. Bradbury 

Kathryn C. Craig 

Elizabeth J. Willson 

A. J. Watson 

St. Andrews 

R. A. Stradling, M.A., D.Phil. 

M. T. L. Johnson 

Salford 

P. J. F. Millier, B.Sc. 

J. H. J. Gower 

G. N. Perkins 

J. M. Ellis 

A-R. Mehjoo 

P. J. Norris 

R. Satchwell 

M. N. Wright 

Sheffield 

M. Cable, Ph.D. 

J. R. Tippetts, B.Sc. 

P. J. Green, B.A. 

P. R. Junod 

R. D. S. Burton 

N. A. Hayward 

C. M. Singer 

J. P. Wyatt 

Southampton 

S. A. H. Lloyd 

R. D. J. Seedhouse 

Surrey 

P. A. Newby 

Sussex 

R. J. Tayler, Ph.D. (Professor) 

R. C. Morton 

J. A. Newman 

Warwick 

A. G. Marriner, B.Sc. 

R. N. Arney 

S. E. Read 

York 

V. W. D. Hale, Ph.D.

lir IL El 

Once again I would like to thank all those who have contributed to this important and interesting section 

of the magazine. I have to rely on your efforts so please write and let me know what is going on. 

MICHAEL R. ARLINGTON (left 1979 — Shenstone). Michael has achieved a B.A. Honours degree in 

medieval and modern history at the University of Liverpool. 

JOSEPH R. BATES (left 1975 — Fetherston). Having qualified as a Chartered Accountant now 

works in Birmingham. Married Denise Hurdley in September 1981 and they live in Barston. 

ANTHONY WILLIAM BELCHER (left 1970 — Pole). Now a qualified Chartered Accountant and 

having got married in September 1981 lives in Preston Bagot. Currently is a management accountant at 

Heron Garage, Stratford upon Avon. 

ROSEMARY BERRISFORD (left 1977 — Fetherston). Rosemary is in her 4th year at Charing Cross 

Hospital Medical School where she is due to qualify in 1983. Spending 6 weeks in Sri Lanka during final 

year. Recently engaged to Jonathan Isherwood, a fellow medical student from Littleborough in Lancs. 

RICHARD BERRISFORD (left 1979 - Fetherston). Now in his 3rd year at Leeds University Medical 

School and working at Leeds General Infirmary. 

DAVID BILLING and family. David, an ex-president of the Association wrote to my father last 

Christmas so I am able to pass on the following update. 

Simon - married Frances Smith in April 1981 and lives in Toronto where he is working as an account 

executive for Leo Burnett. 

Guy - now working for Johnson and Blay, Canada Inc. where he is setting up their Canadian 

operation just outside Ottawa. 

Edward - married Maureen Bartram in 1978 and they have a baby daughter. Edward is manager of 

Sears, Cobourg, Ontario. 

Joan - shortly to be President, Toronto General Hospital Auxiliary. 

David - is his usual self! - very busy by the sound of it. 

R. S. BRAGG (left 1927 — Jago). Mr. Bragg informs me that his academic career at school was 

overshadowed by his sporting achievements where he was Captain of Jago, Captain of Football 1925 and 

1926. Sports Champion 1925 and 1926, Captain of Athletics and Boxing and a member of the Country 

Life Shooting Team. He was a founder member of the Old Boys' Hockey Club and Golfing Society and a 

past Captain of Copt Heath Golf Club. Now retired. 

MARTIN BROWN (left 1980 — Shenstone). Now lives in Montevideo where he is the banqueting 

manager of the Hotel Christeador. Engaged to be married in October 1982. (How about a change in venue 

for the Old Boys' Dinner!) 

RICK CANNINGS (left 1976 — Shenstone). Having qualified as a member of the Institute of Cost 

and Management Accountants in 1981 is now a senior costing assistant with the West Midlands Gas 

Board in Solihull. Married Deb on 31st May 1980. 

STEPHEN CLARK (left 1975). Née 'Barrel' at School. Having spent 2 years at Aston University where 

he met his wife Sue, he moved on to Lanchester Polytechnic to study combined engineering. Has met Bob 

Noakes, John Harrison and Tim Platt and Neil Wylie to name but a few. Hopes to return to the clubhouse 

soon to renew old friends. 

MARTIN CLAYTON (left 1978). Martin has achieved a B.Sc. Urban Estate Management Class ll 

Division 2 at Liverpool Polytechnic. 

ANTONY W. T. CLEAVER (left 1946 — Jago). Antony is now a consultant who wrote to me earlier in 

the year. Unfortunately I have lost his letter (typical!) and would be grateful if he could write to me again. 

N. T. FOSTER (Came to School in 1916 when it numbered 120). Mr. Foster wrote to Charles 

Whitehouse who has passed on his letter to me. If I read it right: "the Headmaster was an unpopular Dr. 

Cooper, but as a Senior in the Sixth Form he welcomed W. F. Bushell and dined many times privately with 

him and his sister - happy days. PS. Basil Cooper (Headmaster of Newbury School) and a younger brother 

of Desmond and Melville came to lunch last week (August 23rd). His son is Jeremy Cooper who shares 

Arthur Negus's programme on antiques on television. 

PHILIP COUCH (left 1977 - Windsor). At present in his 3rd year HND Sandwich Course at 

Bournemouth College in petro-chemical engineering design. 

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B. D. DUFFIN (left 1950 - Jago). After national service joined BOAC as a pilot. Has been a captain for 

the last eleven years, flying VC10's and presently B747's. After 26 years with BOAC/BA is retiring this 

year and probably joining Singapore Airlines. Occasionally meets contemporaries Roger Kimberley, also 

BA 747 Captain (he used to belt me when I joined the boarding house in 1953) and quantity surveyors 

Tony Nield in Nairobi and Brian Wallace in Perth W.A. See you at the next London Dinner! 

T. C. ELKINS — Now living in Solihull having passed Solicitors Finals in 1982. 

MARK S. ELLIS (left 1978 — Fetherston). Having graduated at Dundee University starts work for 

'EXLOG' a company of exploration oil geologists in April 1983 and hopes to work in Australia for at least a 

year. 

JOHN W. ELSE (left 1951 — School House). A professional Airline Transport Pilot Flight Navigator. 

Is still a keen Squash player. 

TIM FARAZMAND (left 1979 — Windsor). Is a second year economist at St. Catherine's College, 

Cambridge. 

CRAIG FFITCH (left 1967 — Fetherston). For the last 3 years has been a sales executive with Land 

Rover Ltd. African Operations, selling to Nigeria, Kenya, Tanzania, Zimbabwe and South Africa. Now back 

in Solihull and is keen to play hockey again. Has kept in touch with Robert Bruce (left 1967 — Jago) who 

is now managing editor of Accountancy Age and John Richards (left 1967) who for the last year has been 

Head of the Physics Department at a school in Brighton. Craig married Maureen in August 1981. 

JULIAN FORD (left 1975 — Pole). Currently second engineer (instruments) with West Burton Power 

Station. 

FRANTISEK R. GEISLER (left 1963 — Shenstone/Windsor). A little more information about his 

company this year. Called Mirawise Limited, it is situated in Coventry and is engaged in all types of 

shotblasting and shotblast equipment, and is expanding well. Hopes to move nearer Coventry in the near 

future. 

JOHN GELLARD (left 1955 — School House). I have received a letter from M. Thompson who has 

kept in touch with John and also Bill Kerkham, all contemporaries of mine (Bill was that splendid swimmer 

with the enormous hands). We were all boarders and I gather John is now living in Canada where his wife 

has a law practice. Keep in touch! 

JOHN GOWER (left 1978 — Windsor). Having completed a B.Sc. course at Salford University he has 

now been appointed to H.M.S. Charybdis. 

IAN HAGUE (left 1975 — Windsor). Ian has just obtained his B.Sc. 2nd Class in Geography/ 

Mathematics from Bedford College (University of London). 

TIMOTHY A. HALE (left 1980 — Windsor). Timothy has embarked on a 7-year course in Architecture 

at Liverpool Polytechnic. 

TIMOTHY M. HALES (left 1979 — Jago). After studying for a B.A.(Hons.) Graphic Design hopes to 

leave for Lima, Peru in 1983. 

FRED HARRIS (left 1959 — Jago.) Following last year's offer, I am delighted to report that I met Fred 

at the Club recently and he duly bought me that pint. Thanks Fred. 

ALEX HENDERSON (left 1977 — Windsor). Deputy Head of School in 1976/77, is now married to 

Susan Alexander and works in the family business. 

RICHARD I. HILLS (left 1959 — School House). (He and I held up the School scrum.) Now a 

chartered surveyor working for Bass Ltd. 

J. N. A. HIRST — Welcomes any Old Silhillians during licensed hours at the Carrington Arms, 

Castlethorpe, Milton Keynes. 

A. L. HOLMES (left 1922 — Fetherston.) Has now moved to 5 Cook Close, Kenilworth Road, Knowle. 

PAUL HOLT (left 1980 — Jago). Now at Bristol University on an Army Scholarship and upon 

graduating will be going to Sandhurst before joining the Gloucestershire Regiment. 

NICHOLAS HURRELL (left 1980 — Shenstone). Presently a very active member of Bristol University. 

PETER S. JACKSON (left 1967 — Windsor). Now living in Reading, Peter hopes to re-enter the 

teaching profession soon. 

TOM JACKSON (left 1956 — Shenstone). Just a few notes to tell everybody that we have settled in 

very nicely after completing our first year in W. Australia and enjoying life to the full. 

I am now manager of Stramit Industries (W.A.) Ltd., a building supply company which I am sure you 

are familiar with. 

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I was amazed to find a short time ago that the local vet in Kalamunda was an Old Sil - John Hawkins 

who has been practising here some 20 odd years. 

I was also delighted to meet David Caines (Old Sil) who spent a few days in Perth at the conclusion 

of an Australian tour with his son Matthew. 

My elder son Graham (1981 — Shenstone) is in his final year at Hale School, Perth about to take his 

tertiary admission examination and hopes to progress to the W. Australian Institute of Technology to study 

engineering. He, along with younger brother Michael (1981 — Shenstone) have played regularly for the 

School 1st XV at centre and scrumhalf respectively. 

Michael was also fortunate to be selected for the W. Australian State U.16 rugby team and has just 

returned from Melbourne after having a very successful 8 day trip with the State team to take part in the 

Australian Inter-State U.16 Festival, only losing to the eventual winners - Queensland. Whilst in 

Melbourne he met my cousin John McNidder (Old Sil.). Incidently the State U.16 Rugby coach (Viv 

Brooker) was at the same school at the same time as Malcolm Swain, who Michael still keeps very much 

in touch with. He (Michael) also finds time to play to a 14 handicap at golf. 

Happy days, Tom. 

PAUL JESSOP (left 1979). Now reading computer science at Cambridge and enjoying life greatly. 

Following in Andrew Gurnham's footsteps in the Automobile Club and is currently chairman of the 

University Social Democrats. 

STEPHEN JOHNSON (left 1966 — Jago). Now a squadron leader and since he last wrote has 

completed 4 years in the R.A.F. Aerobatic Team, the Red Arrows, and is currently converting to the 

Tornado aircraft which will be flying ;•-om R.A.F. Marham in Norfolk. 

PETER G. LEVENGER (left 1962 — Fetherston). Now a quantity surveyor and still a cricketer of 

repute. 

HOWARD D. N. JONES (left 1959 — Jago). Now living in Sydney, Australia and as a chartered 

accountant is assistant controller of Colgate-Palmolive. 

STAN LEA (left 1945 — Shenstone). Stan left Camberley in December 1981 and now owns the 'Bull 

Terrier' at Croscombe Wells in Somerset. Pat and Joan Hill have already visited him and he hopes many 

other Old Boys will do the same in the future. 

GEORGE A. LINNECOR (left 1968 — Windsor). Having obtained an honours degree at Aston 

University is now a construction manager and company director. 

SIR DONALD LOGAN (left 1934 — Jago). Sir Donald is now director of the Great Britain East Europe 

Centre, London. He spent six weeks in Antarctica in February and March 1982 visiting British Scientific 

bases there. Visited also Argentina, Falkland Islands and Chile shortly before the invasion of the Islands. 

Was much impressed by the opportunity which the British Antarctic Survey at Cambridge offers young 

geologists, biologists, meteorologists, technicians and doctors to gain invaluable experience in a 

challenging situation. Contributed to Royal Institute of International Affairs' compendium on the Falkland 

crisis. 

KENNETH MORGAN (left 1937).Kenneth wrote to the Headmaster indicating that he would like to 

get in touch with the Association again (this is what it is all about and I hope it will encourage more 

correspondence). Now retired and living at 34 Brean Bay Drive, Ruakaka, Northland, New Zealand he was 

at school when A. R. Thompson was Headmaster and fellow pupils were John (Sir) Butterfield and Wilfred 

Homer. 

ROBERT D. MORTON (left 1973 — Fetherston). Having obtained his B.Sc.(Hons) at Aston University, 

is now married and a quantity surveyor. 

DAVID PARSONAGE (left 1980 — Fetherston). David is now half-way through a four year sandwich 

course in electrical engineering at Coventry (Lanchester) Poly. 

JACQUELINE PUGSLEY (left 1981 — Jago). Presently at Southlands College, Wimbledon. 

NICHOLAS REEVE (left 1972 — Fetherston). Nic, who is an inspector's assistant with Lloyds Bank, 

has just completed 3 years as captain of the Old Silhillians Hockey Club and is now looking forward to just 

playing. He is concerned that the O.S.A. feel the pinch on the availability of playing members when they 

leave School and hopes that somebody will come up with the answer to the problem. 

ADAM C. RHODES (left 1980 — Fetherston). Having obtained a degree at Aston University is off to 

Chicago as assistant to the Marketing Manager in the 'Continental' Group of companies. 

DONALD W. ROBERTSON (left 1936 — Jago). Having been to St. John's College Cambridge and 

qualified as a civil engineer is now self employed and living at Basingstoke. 

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DAVID C. SARGENT (left 1971 — Pole). An associate of Institute of Bankers is currently with the 

Midland. Married in 1976, was president of Rotaract Club of Solihull 1980/81. To fellow "hams" he is 

now the holder of amateur radio callsign G4JYE. 

EDWIN G. SHEPHARD (left 1967 — Pole). Married in 1979 to Victoria is currently managing director 

of Huxley (Astwood Bank) Ltd. Building Contractors. (Good advertising space in The Si/hill/an available!). 

MARK SINGER (left 1978 — Shenstone). Now working in Birmingham with Thornton Baker 

(Chartered Accountants). 

JOHN SPERRING (left 1954 — School House). Now living in Cape Town, Tel. No. 213411. He was 

based in Turkey between 1969-1979. Now involved in marketing with the British Petroleum Group of 

companies. 

SIMON H. THANE (left 1980 — Jago). Now reading engineering at Trinity Hall, Cambridge. 

R. W. THANE (left 1976 — Jago). I have received the following letter which will be of interest to a 

number of Old Boys: 

-After leaving school, I went up to Liverpool University to read Geography, between dabbling in 

various sports, and enjoying the life of the city. Liverpool was a superb place to be a student; a very lively 

city. I can strongly recommend it to anyone considering the University for a course, the media have 

painted far too bleak a picture. 

From Liverpool, I went to the contrasting serenity of Downing College, Cambridge, to do a Postgraduate 

Certificate of Education. It was a very pleasant year, including a term's teaching at Charterhouse 

(a rather easy introduction to the profession). While at Cambridge, I bumped into several Old Sils, 

including Chris Osmonde, Mark Higson and Steve Jacobi. 

After this I moved down to Kent, to teach at The Kings School, Canterbury, where I found another 

Old Sil. Martin Parker was already teaching Geography. 

Last summer (1981) I got married to Liz, another geographer, and have since then been enjoying the 

proverbial marital bliss. We were lucky enough to be married in Canterbury Cathedral, which was a rather 

grand setting for the occasion. 

My brother, Simon (Head Boy, 1980) is now at Trinity Hall, Cambridge, doing Engineering. He is 

being sponsored by Tube Investments and so gets sent all over the country to work during his holidays. 

We have both rather lost touch with Solihull now, as our parents have moved down to Exmoor to a 

place called Wilsham, near Lynton. My father, Peter W. Thane, was in Jago in the 1930's." 

CHRISTOPHER MILES-THOMAS (left around 1935). In response to last year's letter and photographs 

submitted by Paul Newell we publish in full the reply reply which Miles-Thomas was prompted to write. 

Dear Editor, 

One was most interested to see the photograph submitted by Paul Newell showing the Solihull 

O.T.C. guard. This must have been in 1935. Solihull nearly always won the competition for the best turned 

out guard. We took this very seriously and everybody removed their stripe for the occasion, in other words 

most of the guard were in fact sergeants in the Corps. 

The other day when cleaning up the effects of my late father, I came across a letter I had written 

from Tidworth Penniuls referring to the fact that Solihull had won the guard competition and that the 

Brigade Major was highly complimentary and my letter concludes, "Wally Wiggs has given us a shilling 

each and Hutchins stood us a free feed". 

These O.T.C. camps were the greatest fun, I remember going to four - one at Strenshall in Yorkshire, 

near Catterick, two at Tidworth, Tidworth Park and Tidworth Penniuls, and one at Twesledown near 

Aldershot. Every school that had an O.T.C. was represented and being in the band and ultimately Drum 

Major, I seemed always to be on guard duty, and was on occasion lent to other schools who did not have a 

bugler. 

The band naturally regarded themselves as a Corps d'Elite and one remembers a few of one's 

predecessors, Botteley, Tubby Thexton, Alfie Adams and Bunty Lewis doing sterling work on the big drum 

complete with a magnificent tigerskin. 

They were indeed memorable and happy days and Paul Newell's photograph brings it all back. 

With best wishes, Yours sincerely, Christopher Miles-Thomas. 

LEONARD VILLERS — I can always rely on one Old Boy to come up with a gem (let's have some 

more). This year Len has supplied a couple of items which make great reading to members of all ages. 

They are reproduced here: 

My father, Walter Villers, was born at the family home in Muntz Street, Small Heath, in the year 

1867. He was one of 13 children, and was deemed to be the 'bright' boy of the family, and so it was 

decided that he should be given more extended education. So, in the Autumn of 1879 he became a 

Boarder pupil at Solihull Grammar School. His first journey there was made by 'stage-coach,' along the 

Coventry Road, to the Clock Inn, Bickenhill, where he was met by the School pony and trap. 

Dad spent 3 happy years under the kindly, patriarchial tutorage of The Rev. Dr. Wilson. 

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After lessons, the Boarders, under the supervision of a junior master, were allowed to go long walks 

around the leafy countryside surrounding Solihull Village. As a result of this, Dad vowed he would some 

day make his home in Solihull. An ambition which he achieved, for which, on my part, I am eternally 

grateful! 

A highlight of the Summer Term was the annual Cricket match at Elmdon Hall. The School Team 

were invited, by Squire Alston, to play against a team drawn from the guests staying at the Hall. There was 

always a super alfresco lunch. 

A feature of the Winter months were the many fierce and prolonged 'snow-ball' battles between the 

Grammar School Boys and the lads at the nearby Church School. 

Then, in the Summer Term of 1882, came the move to the New School premises, on the Warwick 

Road. My father always spoke, with awe, of how palatial the place seemed, after the 'homely' feeling of 

Park Road. It was at the end of this term, at the Annual Prizegiving, a Mr. George Beard, resident at 

Hil!field Hall, and a Governor of the School, was presenting the prizes. Father had done pretty well, and 

went up to receive several prizes. He was complimented by Mr. Beard, who added: "You seem a bright lad, 

young Villers, if you need a job when you leave, come down to my works in Bradford Street." This my 

father did, at the end of the Winter Term 1882. 

He commenced work there as an office boy, in January 1883, and served the company for 65 years, 

finishing up as Chairman! 

Whatever else he learned at Solihull School, above all, he learnt the meaning of the School motto 

'0 Perseveranti'. 

Leonard Villers. 

WALTER SHELDON VILLERS, who was at the School from 1902-1907, recently celebrated his 90th 

birthday. At the celebration he was surrounded by his family of son, daughters, grandchildren and greatgrandchildren, 

numbering 51 in total. 

He resides in Sidney, Vancouver Island, B.C., Canada. 

STUART THORPE (left 1977 — Jago). Stuart writes: 

I left school in 1977 and started a six month tour of service as a Junior Leader in the Army, winning 

the Army Junior Small-bore rifle championships 1978. I followed this with a couple of years of wild excess 

and far too many jobs, from sales to accountancy. 

In 1980, studentship reared its ugly head, and I started a computer course at Solihull College of 

Technology. As the course draws to a close, I can look back on two years of study, interspersed with 

involvement in National Union of Student politics, expense account conferences in Blackpool, and a year 

spent serving on the Board of Governors. 

What's next? Politics? The Stage? The Salvation Army? I wish I knew. 

MARK WATSON (left 1974 — Pole). Now a solicitor working in London, he recently married Debbie 

and they live in Watford. 

ANDREW WHITE (left 1981 — Pole). Andrew works for the freight forwarders Metro Shipping and 

lives in Solihull. 

MIKE WISEMAN (left 1973 — Shenstone). Having qualified as a Chartered Accountant with Touche 

Ross is about to commence a position with Burroughs Computers as an international accountant. 

PENNY WOODALL (left 1977 — Jago). Having left Oxford Polytechnic in 1980 with HND in hotel 

catering and institutional management, is now assistant manageress at the Rutland Hotel in Sheffield 

where she has been since August 1981. 

GEOFFREY A. WRIGHT (left 1930 — School House). Now retired and living near Billingshurst, West 

Sussex, G. A. Wright trusts that his brother has kept us informed of his progress. Well - he has — 

OLIVER WRIGHT (left 1939 — School House). "After the Navy 

(1941-45) and Diplomacy (1945-81) I seem to have started a third 

career in the groves of Academic. My old college, Christ's, elected me 

Master from July 1982. In Cambridge I join John Butterfield, an old 

School friend: we went through Solihull together from 1930-1939. 

I have also been elected to the Boards of a couple of companies - 

Siemens and the Amalgamated Metal Corporation - and to the Board of 

the British Council and I broadcast once a month for the BBC German 

Service. 

So retirement from the Diplomatic Service has its compensations 

and the third career looks like being as interesting and stimulating as 

the first two." 0.W. 

Well, as most of us will now have read, the following press extract 

is self explanatory. 

A former Midland public school pupil has been brought out of 

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retirement after a distinguished career to become Britain's new ambassador to the United States. 

Sir Oliver Wright, who was at Solihull School for nine years, is expected to take over Britain's top 

diplomatic post, in Washington, in September. 

He replaces Sir Nicholas Henderson, who has just retired from the diplomatic service. Sir Nicholas 

himself was brought out of retirement by Mrs. Thatcher. 

Sir Oliver, aged 61, a former British envoy in Denmark, was Ambassador to Bonn when he retired 

from the diplomatic service in March last year. 

The announcement of his appointment yesterday ends speculation that the former Foreign 

Secretary, Lord Carrington, would be offered the post. Mrs. Thatcher is said to be keen to see her former 

colleague back in public life. 

But a Foreign Office spokesman said: "I have no knowledge of an offer of any kind to Lord 

Carrington. We are not in the habit of saying what appointments are discussed before an announcement is 

made. 

Sir Oliver, who has lived at Horley, in Surrey, since 1952, is no stranger to top positions. He was 

Private Secretary to both Sir Harold Wilson and Sir Alec Douglas-Home when they were Prime Ministers. 

He was given a trouble-shooting role when he was put on attachment to the Home Office as British 

representative to the Northern Ireland government, at the start of the present troubles in the province, in 

1969. 

Sir Oliver's parents, who were hoteliers, moved to Birmingham from London to run the Stork Hotel, 

in Corporation Street, and later to Cheltenham, to keep the Rising Sun public house, on Cleeve Hill. 

He met his wife Marjory, when she was helping to serve teas to the cricket team at Solihull School 

during a parents' function. They celebrate their 40th wedding anniversary later this year. 

Lady Wright said that they were looking forward to the move because their youngest son lived in 

California, and New York had been their first appearance in the diplomatic service. 

But it meant they had to abandon plans to move to Cambridge, where Sir Oliver had accepted the 

appointment of Master to his old university, Christ's College. 

She said: "It is a great honour to be called back to the colours, even if it is a bit like a gypsy 

existence." The couple have three sons. 

Sir Oliver joined the Navy at 19 and was later awarded the D.S.C. In 1966 he was part of the British 

team involved in independence negotiations with Rhodesia. 

Congratulations, Sir Oliver! 

DAVID YOUNG (left 1978 — Fetherston). To date David has attended the College of Law, Chancery 

Lane, London and in September has taken up articles with a local firm of solicitors. 

t is with deep regret that I have to report the death of A. G. Bragg in June of this year. A. G. as he was 

always known to most was an outstanding figure both on and off the sportsfield. Known for his continual 

stream of humorous conversation in all circumstances, he was alway in demand as an after dinner 

speaker. In the latter years one of A. G.'s great pastimes was his golf and he was president of the 0.S.A. 

Golfing Society where he applied his talents as a ball-player after years of service to hockey, cricket and 

football. It may be regarded that A. G. was the pioneer of the 24 hour London Dinner and he will be missed 

at all future Old Boys' events. 

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At the 1981 Annual Dinner the editor of The Silhillian was admonished for not making due reference to 

the retirement of Dink Steele as Bursar of Solihull School. I am sure that on reflection the apparent error in 

my ways will be excused when it is realised that the compiling of The Silhillian was complete by the date 

of Dink's retirement in order to get publication and distribution of the Annual Accounts within the 

prescribed time limits for the AGM (invariably duly noted). Far be it for me to pre-empt the retirement of 

Dink before going to press but Dink had retired before, many times and as Councillor Hill describes in the 

following article quote, "Mr. Steele as a 'pessimist who believes in and preaches impending doom, which 

of course never materialised because he plans so well to avoid it' " who am I to say that he would not have 

done it again. 

I am delighted to rectify that position and print in full the following article which appeared in the 

local press together with two submissions which Dink has produced himself. On behalf of the Association 

and all its members we would like to wish you a long retirement after so many years of service to the 

School and the Association and we look forward to an annual contribution to this magazine. 

SCHOOL SAYS FAREWELL TO ITS KEEPER OF THE PURSE 

As keeper of the purse at Solihull School or more exactly, as the bursar and clerk to the Governors, Mr. 

Harold Arthur Steele, this month retires from a post which he has held with distinction for the past 20 

years. 

The school bursar is not someone who comes into the limelight - he is more in the style of a 

backroom boy whose responsibilities are many and his privileges few. 

In the 430 years, and it may be more, since the Free Grammar School of Solihull was founded there 

must have been quiet, earnest men to keep the accounts. 

Among them, in more recent years were Mr. Albert Stainton, who held the office for 45 years, and 

Mr. R. B. Wright, known affectionately as 'Slapper', who was a master at the school for many years and 

temporarily held the position of headmaster during an interregnum. 

Records show that in 1566 the revenues of the Chantry of St. Alphege, and two other chantries, 

contributed towards the salary of the first known headmaster, Edward Pole, who received 12 a year for 

his labours. Thus was forged the still strong link between church, school and town. 

Somebody had to help the Feoffees, now, since 1879, the Governors, to keep the books straight for 

at that time the Solihull Charity Estate was being built up by local men of consequence and from their 

endowments the School benefits today. 

"Dink" Steele, so called by his friends since early boyhood, is truly an Old Silhillian. He is 71 and 

though he just missed being born in the old town he has been living in the heart of it and near to the 

school for more than 50 years. He was himself educated at the school, served his term as head boy and 

was captain of cricket and company sergeant major in the Officers Training Corps. He left in 1929 to go to 

Birmingham University where he obtained his Bachelor of Commerce degree. 

He saw wartime service with the Royal Artillery, attaining the rank of captain, and after demobilisation 

he qualified as a chartered accountant. For some years, he audited the School's accounts, accepting 

the post of bursar and clerk to the Governors in 1962. 

A prominent member of the Old Silhillians Association, and president in 1959, he is a founder 

member of both the hockey and cricket clubs of the Association and he played cricket for Knowle and 

Dorridge for many years. He is also a member of the North Warwickshire Golf Club. 

Mr. Steele's affection for the school is apparent as is his pride in its achievements, particularly over 

the past 30 years during which period most of the teaching accommodation, laboratories and the sports 

hall have been reconstructed. The cost involved in maintaining independent schools, such as Solihull, has 

been a growing anxiety through the years but he does not believe that the politically motivated intention 

to abolish the independent school is ever likely to succeed. 

The virtues and advantages of such schools are now so surely established that educationists in the 

independent and maintained sectors accept that both can, and should, co-exist and indeed co-operate. 

But Mr. Steele feels that there should be no concession to complete independence and whereas 

when schools were reassembling this month and more than 5,000 boys and girls at 220 schools 

throughout England and Wales were taking part in the Government's Assisted Places Scheme, Solihull 

School was making no claims upon it. 

Mr. Steele's successor is Mr. R. M. Maxted, assistant bursar at Rugby School. 

Councillor George Hill, Chairman of the Governors, pays this tribute to Mr. Steele: 

"To say a few words about Dink Steele as he relinquishes the office of bursar must be one of the 

saddest pleasures anyone can experience. Sad because it is difficult to think of Solihull School without 

him. The school has been a major part of his life and what a major contribution he has made to the school 

in the last 20 years. 

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"His sound professional skill has always kdt the budget balanced, he will never spend two pence 

when one will do, and no-one has ever accused him of being mean, indeed he is of a most generous 

disposition. He has given his time and ability not only to the school but to staff, whether senior master or 

tradesman, and pupils alike." 

Councillor Hill describes Mr. Steele as a "pessimist who believes in and preaches impending doom, 

which of course never materialised because he plans so well to avoid it." 

And he adds: "He claims always to be in a muddle but of course he is a superb organiser, you have 

only to attend a school function which is within his jurisdiction, say prizegiving, to discover the truth of 

this. 

"He is a great man, but so self effacing and shy, anyone can have the limelight and credit, but in his 

retirement he must have the quiet satisfaction of knowing that he has performed a difficult office with 

great distinction." 

DONALD POWIS 

OLD SILHILLIANS OVER -65 LUNCHEON 

The annual luncheon for Old Boys over 65 years of age was held at the Clubhouse, Warwick Road, on 

Friday 7th May 1982. 

This luncheon was started around 10 years ago through the initiative of Joe Wood who left the 

School in 1917. The first people who attended consisted mainly of Joe's contemporaries. Since the 

beginning Joe has continued to be the organiser of this special occasion and efforts have been made to 

secure the attendance of as many eligible Old Boys as possible. 

In 1982 the numbers attending were 33, including the Headmaster. The ages on this occasion 

ranged from 67 years to 89 years. 

Unfortunately, the function coincided with a period when the Club was without a Steward to run the 

meal and the bar. However, an excellent buffet meal was produced and served by the President's wife, 

Mrs. Pat Cupit, together with the able assistance of four other wives of Old Boys. The members present 

were very grateful for the help and attention given by these voluntary helpers, including also the barman 

who was an Old Boy. 

After all the years of hard work put in by Joe Wood he has felt that he would like to shed the load. 

The administrative work for the immediate future will be undertaken by H. A. ('Dink') Steele but the 

function itself will continue to be regarded as Joe's speciality. If there are other members who would like 

to attend future lunches perhaps they will contact Dink at 13 Marsh Lane, Solihull. 

A temporary booking has been made in 1983 on Thursday 5th May which it is hoped will prove 

convenient for members. 

H.A.S. 

ANNUAL DINNER - SCHOOL PREFECTS 1934-5 

An annual dinner for the prefects of the above period has been held every year since 1937, apart from the 

War years. The function is organised by a different member of the party each year and it is held as far as 

possible near the home of the organiser. In the early years most meetings were held at the Midland Hotel 

in Birmingham and during the last few years of the life of Mr. A. R. Thompson the gatherings took place in 

Lindfield, Sussex, In 1982 the dinner took place at the George Hotel, Solihull on Saturday, May 22nd. 

The following regular attendants were present on this occasion: Ken Lucy, Melville Cooper, Tony 

Hall, Charles Hill, D. A. (Nic) Nichols, Donald Robertson and Jack Thornton. It was hoped that John Allchin 

would be able to be present but he was ill and unable to attend. Two members, David Newell and Peter 

Blunt, who died some years ago, were remembered as usual. 

Invited guests who were also present were H. A. (Ebbo) Evans (a former master), Giles Slaughter, 

Headmaster and Harold ('Dink') Steele who had recently retired as Bursar. 

H.A.S. 

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At the end of my first year as Treasurer of the Association and with the presentation of the Accounts in the 

following pages, it is, I feel, my duty to highlight certain of the salient facts that are contained within the 

Accounts. 

As can be seen from the fixed asset statement, your Association has spent some £12,500 on 

additions to the Clubhouse, these improvements being by way of extending the foyer to the Club 

and completely redeveloping the new toilet block and administrator's office. This expenditure 

completes a programme which has seen the completely new kitchens and the lnstone Room also 

having been added which leaves the Association and its members with a marvellously marketable asset 

at their disposal. 

The relevance of the marketability of the Clubhouse and Ground can be seen when we turn to the 

trading results for the year which show that the deficit has unfortunately increased. The escalation of fixed 

costs without the corresponding increase in turnover has attributed mainly for this outcome. However, 

with the new building work completed, a new Steward and Stewardess happily ensconced, certain costcutting 

exercises implemented and a refreshingly new marketing policy, it is to be hoped that the 

Clubhouse and Ground will be more fully utilised and a substantial generation of funds will be seen next 

year in all categories of turnover. 

The Income and Expenditure Account for the Association is printed to reiterate its main function, 

which is to provide Scholarships and gifts to the School and the funding of this magazine. Due to the 

funding of capital expenditure throughout the year, the corresponding reversal in the Bank Balance has 

seen the Association's interest receivable substantially decrease. This has put an even heavier reliance on 

the only other source of income the Association has, and that is our subscriptions. As can be seen, these 

barely covered the cost of Scholarships and the magazine and consequently with other incidental 

expenses the Association's loss for the year also increased. The importance of subscriptions and the level 

they should be either maintained at or increased to is obviously for the Members to decide. It is worthy of 

note though that if we are to continue giving support to the School and hopefully increased support, the 

level and structure of subscriptions require review. 

In conclusion I would like briefly to express my thanks to the Committee for their help throughout my 

first year, and especially to Chris Jacob, who after eleven years in this office handed over to me and has 

been more than helpful in seeing me through an interesting first year. 

A. K. PARKES 

Income and Expenditure Account 


Year ending 31st July 1982 1982 1981 

Income 

Subscriptions 3,050 2,493 

Interest received 57 1,992 

3,107 4,485 

Expenditure 

Scholarships and prizes 1,520 1,370 

The "Silhillian" Magazine 1,593 1,275 

Administration Expenses 456 1,099 

Hospitality 169 154 

Professional Charges 170 247 

Incidentals 118 105 

4,026 4,250 

Association (loss)/surplus for year (919) 235 

Clubhouse and Ground deficit for year (3,639) (1,377) 

O.S.A. Ltd loss for year before tax (4,558) (1,142) 

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Officers Report 

The officers submit their Annual Report together with the audited financial statements of the Company for 

the year ended 31st July, 1982. 

Company Status 

The Company is limited by Guarantee and does not have a share capital. 

Object and activities 

The main object of the Company is to preserve and further the ties of loyalty to Solihull School and 

friendship between its members. 

The principal activity of the Company is the provision of bar, catering and sporting facilities for its 

members. 

Fixed assets 

Details of fixed assets appear on page 30 of these financial statements. 

Officers 

The officers who have served during the year were:- 

President R. C. Cupit Honorary Treasurers C. H. Jacob/ 

President Elect D. D. Cox A. K. Parkes 

Immediate Past President J. L. R. Hare Membership Secretary C. R. Whitehouse 

Headmaster of Solihull School G. D. Slaughter Editor of the Silhillian S. G. Wilcox 

Honorary Secretary D. W. Edwards Chairman of the 

Management Committee S. Crawford 

The following officers and past presidents also served as directors of the Company during the year:- 

P. B. L. Instone C. H. Jacob D. M. Powell J. L. R. Hare R. C. Cupit 

Auditor 

A resolution for the re-appointment of Stephen J. Power, F.C.A., as Auditor of the Company is to be 

proposed at the Annual General Meeting to be held on 10th December, 1982. 

Registered Office: 

Memorial Clubhouse, Warwick Road, Solihull. 

8th November, 1982 

By Order of the Officers 

D. W. Edwards 

Honorary Secretary 

Profit and loss account 

for the year ended 31st July, 1982 Note 1982 1981 

Turnover 2 82,198 92,658 

Trading (loss) 

after charging:- 

2 (4,558) (1,142) 

Depreciation 4,259 3,155 

Debenture Interest 305 299 

Other Interest 534 337 

Audit Fee 120 100 

Directors' Emoluments NIL NIL 

after crediting:- 

5,218 3,891 

Interest received 523 2,329 

(Loss) before taxation (4,558) (1,142) 

Taxation 3 92 1,537 

(Loss) for the year (4,466) (2,679) 

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Balance Sheet 

31st July, 1982 

Fixed Assets 


Current Assets 

Stock 1 4,313 5,783 

Debtors 6,218 7,688 

Bank 11,770 

Note 

5 

1982 

211,985 

10,531 25,241 

Less 

Current Liabilities 

Creditors 17,802 18,437 

Taxation 3 882 3,559 

Bank overdraft 3,580 

22,264 21,996 

1981 

203,715 

Net Current (Liabilities)/Assets (11,733) 3,245 

Financed by: 

200,252 206,960 

Accumulated Fund 6 170,043 174,509 

Life Members' Fund 7 2,120 1,863 

6% Debentures 8 8,484 8,484 

Secured Loan 9 19,605 22,104 

The notes on pages 29 and 30 form an integral part of these accounts. 

R. C. Cupit, President 

200,252 206,960 

A. K. Parkes, Treasurer 

Source and Application of Funds 

in the year ended 31st July, 1982 1982 1981 

Source of Funds 

(Loss) after taxation (4,466) (2,679) 

Adjustment for items not involving cash: 

Depreciation 4,259 3,155 

Funds from other sources 

Donations 257 991 

Cash generated through trading 50 1,467 

Application of Funds 

Purchase of Fixed Assets 12,529 13,339 

Loan repayment 2,500 2,500 

Tax paid 2,676 - 

Working capital decrease (17,655) (14,372) 

Components of decrease in Working Capital 

Decrease in Stock (1,470) (340) 

Decrease in Debtors (1,470) (8,326) 

Decrease in Creditors 635 2,791 

Decrease in Bank (15,350) (8,497) 

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(17,655) (14,372) 

Notes to the Financial Statements 

31st July, 1982 


1 Accounting Policies 

(a) Accounting Basis 

The Financial Statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention, and on a going 

concern basis. 

(b) Depreciation 

Depreciation is provided on all fixed assets other than freehold land at rates calculated to write off 

the cost or valuation of the asset over its expected useful life as follows: 

Freehold Buildings 50 years (from 1st August, 1980) 

Motor Vehicles 4 years 

Fittings and Equipment 5 years 

(c) Stock 

Stock is valued at the lower of cost and estimated realisable value. 

(d) Taxation 

No liability for the taxation deferred to date is likely to arise in the next three years or thereafter as 

can reasonably be foreseen and accordingly, no provision is made in the financial statements. 

2 Turnover and trading results 

Turnover represents the sales value of goods and services provided during the year stated net of 

value added tax. 

Turnover 

1982 1981 

Trading Results 


Bar 53,675 54,646 14,656 18,546 

Catering 1,409 13,234 (188) 2,776 

Gaming Machines 6,605 8,122 4,134 4,534 

Use of Clubhouse 8,309 6,761 (22,223) (24,962) 

Use of Ground 9,150 7,402 (18) (2,271) 

Clubhouse & Ground 79,148 90,165 (3,639) (1,377) 

Association 3,050 2,493 (919) 235 

0.S.A. Limited 82,198 92,658 (4,558) (1,142) 

Detailed copies of the trading accounts are available on request from the Honorary Treasurer. 

3 Taxation 1982 1981 

Liability to tax arising on interest received during the 

year, less debenture interest paid 87 974 

(Over)/Under-provision for previous year (179) 563 

(92) 1,537 

Taxation - Creditor 

Tax payable on interest for year 87 974 

interest for previous years 795 2,585 

882 3,559 

4 Extraordinary items 1982 1981 

President's Appeal for the David Fricke 

Memorial Cottage 1,000 

Donation to the School ( 1,000) 

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5 Fixed Assets Freehold Vehicles 

Land and Fittings and 

Buildings Equipment Total 

Cost at 1.8.81 213,271 14,859 228,130 

Additions in year 12,529 12,529 

At 31.7.82 225,800 14,859 240,659 

Depreciation at 1.8.81 15,703 8,712 24,415 

Charge for year 2,341 1,918 4,259 

At 31.7.82 18,044 10,630 28,674 

Net Book Values 

At 1.8.81 197,568 6,147 203,715 

At 31.7.82 207,756 4,229 211,985 

In the opinion of the Officers the market value of the freehold land and buildings is not less than the 

net book value shown above. 

6 Accumulated Fund 1982 1981 

At 1st August 1981 174,509 177,188 

(Loss) for year (4,466) (2,679) 

At 31st July, 1982 170,043 174,509 

7 Life Members Fund 

The fund was established in 1980 as a result of an Appeal to Life Members and is still open for 

donations. The income from the fund is used to support the School. 


£ £ £ £ 

At 1st August 1981 1,863 872 

Donation in year 83 825 

Income for year 374 366 

457 1,191 

Less gift to School (200) (200) 

At 31st July, 1982 2,120 1,863 

8 Debentures 

The 6% Debentures are secured by a floating charge on the assets of the Association. The final 

redemption date is the 31st December, 1990. Interest is paid on the 31st March and the 30th 

September. 

9 Secured Loan 

£19,605 is the balance of an interest-free loan of £25,000 received in 1980 and secured by a 

floating charge on the assets of the Association after the Debentures. The loan is repayable over 10 

years, commenced June 1980 at £2,500 per year. 

10 Capital commitments 

The aggregate amount of capital commitment at the 31st July, 1982 was £2,000 (1981 £1,000). 

Expenditure authorised, but not yet contracted for, £Nil (1981 £15,000). 

Auditor's Report to the Members of the Old Silhillians' Association Limited 

I have examined the financial statements on pages 27 to 30 which have been prepared on the basis of the 

accounting policies on page 29. 

In my opinion the financial statements give, under the accounting convention stated above, a true and fair 

view of the Company's state of affairs at 31st July, 1982, and of its loss and source and application of 

funds for the year ended on that date and comply with the Companies Acts of 1948 to 1981. 

Stephen J. Power 

8th November, 1982 Chartered Accountant 

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HOCHEY C UE R A PORT 

1981-1982 Season 

1st Xl Captain: Nick Reeve 

Double Diamond League 15 5 6 4 20 

A 

19 

Friendlies 9 5 2 2 17 9 

Others 

Warwickshire Championship 2 0 1 1 1 3 

0.S.H.C. Festival 5 2 1 2 8 11 

Warwick Festival 4 1 2 1 4 3 

1981-82 proved to be a season of consolidation for the 1st eleven following promotion into Division 

2 of the Double Diamond League the previous year. It was particularly encouraging to see the emergence 

of several younger players, who have matured in the higher standard of hockey encountered. Mark 

Wallwork continued his improvement of last year and was leading scorer in league and friendly hockey 

with 12 goals. David Benjamin, mainly as sweeper, but later in the season at midfield, showed us what a 

talented player he has become, and he was also to represent the County at Senior level although still only 

17 years old. Ian Griffiths made a notable return to the side after the new year, but perhaps above all the 

progress of Nick Smith deserves mention. He has improved greatly at right half, being strong in the tackle 

and creative when moving forward to support the attack. 

Along with the younger element we have seen the consolidation of players such as Dave Ellis, 

Alistair Walker, and Richard Higson into the nucleus of the future first team squad, and with senior players 

such as Roger Newcombe, Bob Ireland, David Chambers and Tony Smith, the side has achieved a good 

blend which augurs well for next season. 

From the results detailed at the start it can be seen that the season was reasonably successful - our 

league results could have been better here and there, and as it was we finished in a comfortable mid-table 

position. We did badly in the Warwickshire Club Championships, but reached the final of our own preseason 

tournament, losing in the final to the 'old enemy' Olton. Our only defeats in friendlies came from 

Cannock and Olton, again - both first division sides. 

2nd Xl Captain: John Harrison 

P WD L F A 

Playing record: 22 8 6 8 34 44 

The seconds started the season badly, scoring only 1 goal in five games and conceding 9. Perhaps 

the lack of some of the senior players, who no longer were available for second team hockey, robbed the 

side of stability and experience. The return of John Levenger who started scoring goals regularly saw some 

improvement, but it was not until after Christmas, when players with 1st team experience became regular 

features of the side, that the best hockey was played. 

The Captain's main difficulty was to field a settled side - essential for consistency - and with players 

appearing in various positions the problems were intensified. Apart from two players already mentioned in 

the 1st team report, the outstanding 2nd team regular was Tony Dwyer, who quite correctly received the 

Joe Wood Trophy as the most improved player in the Club. 

Ideally the second team must be a breeding ground for 1st team hopefuls. This has not always been 

possible this year, but many of the most likely players have received first team experience, and it is to be 

hoped that we shall see more of our younger and current schoolboy members getting similar chances in 

the next few years. 

3rd Xl Captain: Mike Bettridge 

P WD L F A 


The story of the 3rd XI's season revolves around the availability of John Levenger. When not scoring 

for the seconds (15), he was slotting them home for the thirds (24), in particular against Bromsgrove when 

he eased in 7 in the 10-1 win! The record shows that the games involving the thirds were always high 

scoring - if they did not win by a large score, then they lost by one! 

Clive Pickerill was a regular goalscorer with 11 and in defence Pat Bragg and Peter Strickland 

formed a venerable final line of resistance, with Alan Collier and Tom Fielding. 

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4th Xl Captain: Richard Fell 

Playing record: 

P W 

19 4 1 14 

F A 

26 57 

As the record shows, the 4th's were our problem area. We did not really have enough players who 

wished to play 4th team hockey regularly and as we scratched around each week to scrape a side 

together, it was not surprising that team results and morale was often at a low ebb. Richard Fell was 

promoted to higher sides and so a variety of players captained the side including regulars Steve Lucock, 

Scott Morton and latterly Craig Ffitch. Many schoolboys and others 'guested' for the side, but it was sad to 

see this situation, as perhaps these players should be given a better introduction to Old Silhillian Hockey - 

playing with a side of strangers, often without umpires, does not exactly provide the incentive to be 

available in later weeks. It may be an idea for more senior players to take over in the 4th's and enable the 

club to encourage younger people by pushing them in at third team level. 

Veterans Xl Captain: Jim Waters 

P W F A 

Playing record: 20 7 8 5 41 33 

Strengthened this year, the Veterans returned fair results, as the youth and enthusiasm of 'young' 

Peter Levenger injected mobility and verbal abuse into the side, playing nearly all their 12 away matches 

on all-weather pitches was the source of much moaning, particularly from the Captain, who was, however, 

able to report that selection each week from his usual squad of 15 or 16 players was always easy - only 

11 were available at any one time. It was pleasing to see two Hockey Club presidents regularly playing - 

Ian Smith and David Cox and with Alan Butler, Alan Cave and all the regulars turning out. 

Sunday XI Captain: Simon Roberts 

P W F A 


With this record it is not surprising that the Sunday XI lifted the trophy for the most successful side. 

The results are not really all that exceptional when you learn that 6 or 7 of the side each week were first 

eleven players. Perhaps more second, third and fourth team players should declare their availability for 

Sunday hockey - it might improve their own, and ultimately the club's standards. The opposition, to be 

honest, was never better than adequate on occasion, but sometimes rated no higher than very poor as 12- 

1 v West Midlands College, 6-1 v Kings Heath (twice) and 6-0 v Blossomfield testifies. However other 

clubs take Sunday hockey far less seriously than we do! 

Indoor hockey, under the captaincy of Bob Ireland, showed considerable improvement. Being a 

different game entirely from outdoor hockey, it has taken the SiIs some years to adapt to it, but I believe 

that we are, at last, getting the hang of it. Perhaps some of our members who have never seen, let alone 

played, indoor, should come to our midweek training instead of playing, say, squash to keep fit - they 

might find it better! 

Mixed hockey was not so prominent this year as poor weather curtailed many of the games planned. 

However, some matches were played and enjoyed. More important, though, was the success last year of 

our Mixed Hockey Tournament. This year's (1982) is planned to be an even bigger event as in their travels 

around the country, John Harrison, Ian Griffiths and other members of the Mixed Festival Sub Committee 

have been quite relentlessly signing up new teams for the festival. If it is as large and as successful as it 

appears as I write, it will be a fine achievement and the Club will doubtless benefit both in terms of income 

and prestige. 

I have already mentioned our team problems, which is really the result of the reduction in the 

number of active club members. This lack of interest in other than playing on a Saturday afternoon, is also 

reflected in the poor support of social and fund-raising events. From a playing point of view I trust that our 

highly successful venture into 'mini' hockey will provide some new players in future years. Each Sunday, 

between 20 and 30 boys have been given coaching and match practice by Bob Ireland, Jerry Poulter, 

Peter Strickland together with other club members. An award was made to the young player who had 

made the most progress, and Jimmy Humber was the first recipient of this annual trophy. We need more 

players and doubtless we shall obtain some from this source - I hope so, because there are some very 

promising and talented players amongst them. 

Finally a few thank you's - and a plea. Many thanks to our umpires - but we do need more, if only on 

an occasional basis. John Hammond and the ground staff deserve special thanks for all their work, 

especially this season when the weather has been particularly appalling, and at the end of my third and 

final year as captain my thanks are due to everyone who has assisted and advised me over the three years. 

Peter Strickland received the Nic Cutler award at the Annual Dinner - this award goes to the person 

who has contributed most to the Club over the season and Peter quite rightly received it for his work as 

Chairman, acting emergency social secretary and schools liaison officer. 

N.C.R. 

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Photo: Birmingham Post 

Discussing rifle adjustments at a coaching session in the armoury are, left to right: John Tunstall, 

Graham Tunstall, Johnathan Chandler and Adrian Hughes. 

We want more Old Silhillians to have a try at shooting and invite every one of you to come along to the 

range and have a crack. 

Practice times are: 

Mondays 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. 

Saturdays 2 p.m. to 4.30 p.m. for Rifle Shooting 

Sundays 10.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. 

Wednesdays.... 7.30 p.m. to 9.30 p.m. for Pistol Shooting. 

You don't have to bring anything, just turn up and report to the Range Warden on duty. Everything is 

available for your use - the latest and most accurate weapons, telescopes, slings and ammunition, etc. We 

shall be very pleased to instruct you in the art of 'hitting the bull', (we have many experts at this) and you 

may surprise yourself with your latent ability. All we shall request is a range fee and the cost of any 

ammunition you may use. Our hope is of course that once you have had a try you will become a regular 

attender. Our experience has been that those used to playing cricket, hockey, tennis, squash and rugger 

usually make good marksmen, especially after giving up these active sports. 

To encourage other sections to get together and try shooting, former Rifle Club President David 

Lewis presented a handsome silver cup to be shot for annually between all sections, except the Rifle Club 

of course. The Squash Club were the winners this year and the competition showed several contestants of 

great promise. YOU could be a 'Master Shot', but unless you come and try you will not know, so don't be 

shy - we were all beginners once. It should be pointed out that anyone under 18 years of age requires 

signed consent from parents to take part in the first instance. 

We remind all members and other supporters that our Annual Dinner this year will be at the 

Clubhouse on Friday November 19th. Your attendance is requested. Informal dress and ladies are 

welcomed. The 1981 dinner was again very much enjoyed. A toast to the Club was proposed by O.S.A. 

President John Hare and the response by our Treasurer John Young. The trophies were presented to the 

1981 season winners by the O.S.A. President's wife Margaret as follows: 

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Wheatley Shield: Robin Milne 

Michael Doble Shield: Romayne Instone and John Miller 

Young Cup (Handicap): Brian Wilkinson 

Young Cup (Open): John Young 

Billing Salver: Graham Tunstall 

Highway Cup: Johnathan Chandler 

Dyne Schoolboy Plaque: Graham Tunstall 

Dyne Father and Son Tankards: David and Adrian Hughes 

John Doble Cup: Brian Wilkinson 

Davis Cup: Peter Upton 

Miller Plaque: Stuart Danby 

Clegg Cup: Gerry Willsmore 

Tomkins Shield: Ron Argyle 

Taylor Trophy: Adrian Hughes 

At the Annual General Meeting in March a reasonable financial position was reported by John Young 

and although there was an encouraging number of new members accepted, more and more are necessary. 

Newly elected President of the Club was Fred Moon. Fred was a founder member of the Club in 1954 and 

has been an ardent and active supporter throughout. He was a member of the all-conquering A team in 

1968 which went on to win the Earl of Warwick Trophy. John Tunstall was elected as our new Hon. 

Secretary, he has progressed rapidly to become one of our leading marksmen. 

In 1981 Summer League shooting our C team won Division 6 Warwickshire League championship, 

with Dick Moore highest individual average and John Tunstall fourth, whilst our E team won Division 12. 

In the 1981-2 winter season Michael Doble topped the averages at 99.2! We beat the School VIII on 

Commemoration Day and they had their revenge on Old Boys Day. 

Perhaps the best performance by any of our members during the past twelve months has been by 

our youngest - Adrian Hughes who, at only 15 years of age is still at the School. At the Warwickshire Open 

Meeting in May 1982 he won the County Junior Championship Cup for under 18, and also the David Bull 

Challenge Cup for under 16, the first time in twenty years the two cups have been won by one competitor. 

In addition he has won a place in the Great Britain Junior (under 18) Training Squad after a two day trial at 

Thurn Range, Dunstable. 

In the 1982 Warwickshire Postal Individual Knock-out competition we had finalists in four classes, 

more than any other Club. A class Michael Doble, B class John Tunstall, C class Adrian Hughes, D class 

Johnathan Young. 

In the N.S.R.A.-Eley National Target Shooting competition our team of three - Michael Doble, John 

Tunstall and Peter Upton have reached the penultimate shoot out of an entry of 6,000. 

Pistol Shooting continues to attract more aspirants and if many more take part (which we hope they 

do) it may become necessary to organise some more range time to accommodate them. Two teams are 

entered in the Warwickshire Pistol League and certainly not without some success. 

An interesting development is the growing number of ladies who now shoot in our teams and some 

better than quite a few of the more numerous male members. In fact, for the first time a lady's name now 

appears on one of our trophies - that of Romayne Instone. How long before many more appear, we wonder? 

Nevertheless we shall be very pleased to welcome more "Old Sils" and take pleasure in coaching them! 

We entered a team in the Swimming Inter-Section competition, and didn't disgrace ourselves. In 

fact, one of our lady members was amongst the best performers. 

Although a much fuller tribute will be paid elsewhere in this publication, it is with great sadness that we 

report the sudden and untimely death of our President, A. G. Bragg. A legend in his lifetime he served the 

Association, and particularly the Golfing Society, for many years, where his wit and humour and unselfish 

devotion to duty will be sadly missed. To Freda, Peter and Patrick we extend our condolences at this sad 

time. 

For the first time in many years the severe weather conditions of early December caused the 

postponement of the golf competition on Old Boys Day. However, members still gathered at the 

Clubhouse for the traditional luncheon. Brian Urry suggested that everyone wrote their name on a pound 

note and David Playdon provided the prizes. The resulting draw provided some strange prize winners. 

Claude Coton won 1st prize - a golf trolley! With no school matches, proceedings were pleasantly 

extended and by mid-afternoon no one could remember whether they had played golf or not. To 

encourage attendance at the Dinner, the Golf Society will have their own table this year. It is hoped that as 

many members as possible will support Roger Cupit with their attendance. 

The Annual Dinner at Olton Golf Club in February was again over subscribed. The guest of honour 

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was the leading amateur golfer, Michael Bonallack, who entertained members and their guests with 

amusing stories and anecdotes. The Society will also be losing a very keen member and supporter, namely 

the Headmaster, Giles Slaughter. He has always been a willing participant in our fixtures and to Giles, 

Gillian and their family we wish every success and happiness at The University College School, London. 

The Committee has made Giles an Honorary Life Member of the Society and we sincerely hope that he will 

be able to visit us in the years to come. 

We were again honoured to have one of our younger members, Robert Tickell, playing in the 93rd 

Oxford versus Cambridge Golf Match at Hunstanton Golf Club in March. 

The first competition of the season took place at Olton Golf Club in early May. The Wiseman 

Foursomes winners were John Duncombe and Barry Hudson with a gross score of 77 less 7i- for 691. In 

second place were Captain John Hudson and Cyril Gold with a 731. The best gross score was returned by 

Duncan Waters and Fred Harris with a 76. 

The Old Boys Challenge Cup and the Charles Hill Salver took place at Olton Golf Club in June. The 

winner of the Challenge Cup for the best net score was a new member of the Society, Richard Blasdale, 

with a score of 93 less 23 for 70. In second place was Roy Tapper with a score of 88 less 16 for 72. The 

Charles Hill Salver for the best gross score was won by Vic Marshall with a score of 76. Second went to 

Laurence Shiels with a 77. 

The B team was very efficiently organised by John Cooper of The Longhurst Society. This year we 

resurrected a fixture against Old Veseyans and a very enjoyable match, ending in victory for the Society, 

took place at Olton Golf Club early in April. It is hoped that the match will continue in future years. 

Notable victories were also attained against North Warwickshire both home and away, whilst the 

School Match was halved. Defeats were suffered against Robin Hood and Olton. Indeed the Olton team 

contained so many Old Silhillians it was difficult to differentiate between the teams. 

The A team distinguished itself with a notable victory against Olton by 31 matches to 21 although 

they lost their only other match against Copt Heath by 4 matches to 2. 

Although in the middle of the holiday season the invitation foursomes were again a popular fixture. 

On a glorious hot and sunny summer's evening Bob Standley and his guest from Copt Heath, Richard 

Jemmett scored 86 less 16 for 70. In second place were Roy Dixon and his guest G. Coldicutt with a score 

of 701. The best gross score was returned by Roy Harris and his guest Roger Allen with a very sound 74. 

The Four Club Better Ball Stapleford heralded the Society's last meeting of the year. The winner for 

the second week running, this time partnered by Peter Siddall, was Bob Standley with 45 points. In 

second place were Ian Gold and Robert Bertram with 41 points. Cyril Gold conducted the A.G.M. which 

followed the competition. Roy King was elected Captain and John Westall Vice Captain. Barry Hudson 

was popularly elected President to succeed A. G. whilst Roger Brown, Bob Standley and John Cooper 

continue in their respective offices. 

The Captain's day out was held again at Tadmarton Heath Golf Club in early September. The 

weather was again warm and sunny and the Rye Greensome in the morning was won by Roy Letts and his 

guest, David Carter, with 38 points as a result of a better back nine, from John Hudson and Cyril Gold. 

David Cox, who is to succeed Roger Cupit, as President of the Association, is a member of the 

Society and we extend to him our good wishes and trust the Association will flourish after the difficulties 

of the last year. 

Finally I would ask Roly Parsons, President of Olton Golf Club, to transmit our grateful thanks and 

appreciation to the Captain, committee and members of Olton Golf Club for the continued use of their 

Course and Club House, and to John and Marion Griffiths our thanks for their excellent catering facilities 

and attention they give to the Society at Olton. 

51/ILIA5 ELEL EIP 1 T 

The 1981/82 season showed a very encouraging increase in participation by club members. This was 

particularly evident in the mini-league where enthusiasm and fierce competition was present at all levels 

throughout the year. 

Membership again held fairly steady in most categories, but it is satisfying to report that the 

beginning of the new season has seen a substantial increase in the number of schoolboy members. 

During the year the courts were fitted with heating and this has provided much more comfortable 

playing conditions. The courts otherwise have not required any major surgery but their condition is 

constantly monitored as the provision of good playing surfaces remains a prime objective of the club. 

Warwickshire League 3 14 7 7 

Midland League 5 14 3 11 

Friendlies 16 9 7 

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As you can see competition is very severe at this level, but perhaps more important than results is 

the amount of enjoyment and goodwill generated by these matches. 

In the competitions, the club open tournament was contested by John Blenkensop and Roy Dickson, 

with John winning by three games to nil. John is still at school and must have a very promising squash 

future in front of him. The Handicap Tournament provided a thrilling final and some excellent squash. John 

Standley eventually emerged the victor over Bill Else by three games to one. 

The Trophy for the most improved player was awarded to Peter Francis and the Ted Price Clubman 

Award went to David Walker for his work as fixture secretary over recent years. 

The Annual Dinner was again well supported and proved a most enjoyable evening. Please make a 

note that the Dinner Date for 1983 is Friday 8th April. 

Finally our thanks go to Peter Siddall who has resigned as Chairman after two successful years, we 

are pleased that he remains on the committee where his patience and experience will still prove so useful. 

HUM C LIB REP 1 R 

JOHN PARROTT 

Dear Member, 

The past season has provided a rather mixed bundle of results with perhaps the weather proving the 

most consistent in having 6 games cancelled. The Colts XV had the best results of all sides, whereas the 

1st XV suffering mainly from lack of players at the beginning of the season recorded some magnificent 

victories after Christmas. 

The results: 

A 

1st XV 30 16 13 1 427 308 

2nd XV 29 13 15 1 331 366 

3rd XV 21 5 16 135 451 

Colts XV 22 15 7 

The 1st XV started the season with plenty of dedication and enthusiasm but, unfortunately were 

unable to turn such effort into results. Being the Jubilee year, fixtures had been arranged against 

Birmingham and Coventry youth and though these occasions proved extremely successful socially, the 

results of the games were disappointing. Credit, however, must be given to all the players in the club as 

even though the results prior to Christmas were poor, morale was extremely good, in fact only 3 victories 

were recorded in the first 15 games of the season. During December and January the fixture list was 

decimated due to the extremely harsh weather. Following this lay-off, the club was fortunate in gaining 

several new players from the school with one particular attribute in common, they were all young and fit, 

with Mark Mabon and Simon Young proving to be players of exceptional talent. 

This influx of new players was just what the club needed and as a result we managed to record 13 

victories from the last 14 fixtures of the season, including notable victories against Camp Hill, 

Kidderminster Caroleans and Leamingtonians. 

The 2nd XV also suffered from lack of players but, under the very capable captaincy of Neil Smith 

were able to record some excellent results. David Veale (a past 2nd XV Captain) who will certainly be 

missed by most 2nd XV players and probably more especially by their wives left the club in order that he 

could take up a position with the bank of Stourbridge and we wish him and his family well for the future. 

The 3rd XV was probably most severely hit by lack of players within the club and it can only be said 

that had it not been for the sterling work carried out by Captain Alan Powers, the 3rd XV would probably 

not have played at all. 

The Veterans XV 

Richard Jerrom has done an excellent job in getting this Band of Desperados off their backsides and 

onto the hallowed turf of Copt Heath. Sometimes they played with 10 men, on other occasions perhaps 

20. Obviously fun was had by all and the prospects of maintaining the enthusiasm seems sure for the 

coming season. 

The Easter tour to Newquay was again extremely successful and for the first time in 5 years we 

recorded a victory over our old rivals Bath Edwardians. Thanks to Tim Platt for organising yet another 

enjoyable Easter. 

Finally may I thank the Headmaster and Keith Berridge for allowing us to use the School Sports Hall 

and to John Smith for the dubious privilege of his coaching expertise. 

PETER A. THOMAS 

Club Captain 

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GO DE JUEll EE YEW' 

Jubilee Year Activities 

The celebrations included: 

- Games against Moseley, Coventry and Birmingham; 

- Stag Night; 

- Jubilee Ball; 

- Jubilee Dinner; 

- Oval Ball Greek Night. 

• The Jubilee Ball was probably, according to the many reports received, one of the social highlights of 

the decade and will be well remembered. It was held at the St. John's Hotel and 430 people attended. 

The entertainment was supplied by the Jack Hawkins Dance Orchestra, the Swinging Blue Jeans, 

SHOT and Al Schofield's Disco. 

The cost of the above, nearly £2,000, was paid for by sponsorship and nearly £1,000 of raffle prizes 

were donated. 

On behalf of all Old Boys, I would like to thank all these people for their generous support. 

There were no speeches but the Guests of Honour were the Headmaster, President of the O.S.A. and 

the President of the Warwickshire R.F.U. 

In February, we held the Oval Ball Greek Night at the Clubhouse and again, this was very successful 

and well attended. The entertainment was supplied by SHOT, Al Schofield and Nick Taylor and his brotherin-law. 

The food and plonk were plentiful and, because it was a self-catering night for the Club, the cost 

was very cheap. 

The final celebration was the Jubilee Dinner, again well attended, where a long list of guests 

included the Chairman of the Governors, the Headmaster, President of the 0.S.A., President of W.R.F.U. 

and President of W. Society of Referees, President of Solihull R.F.C., and many others for whom lack of 

space precludes their mention. 

The major guest speaker was the England International Tony Neary, who had met many of the Old 

Boys on the 1982 Hong Kong Tour, and who re-told a few of the exploits to much amusement. 

Finally, I would like to express my thanks to the Committee and friends who helped to organise all 

these functions in the Golden Jubilee Year and to state once again what a great honour it was for me to be 

elected the Golden Jubilee President. Thank you. 

RICHARD JERROM. 

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As you may or may not be aware, the 1981-82 

Season was designated as the Golden Jubilee Year 

and the celebrations planned accordingly, although 

historians have pointed out that we may have been 

a year premature. 

However, it all went very smoothly and did 

not clash with other local clubs' current Jubilee 

Year. 

The Jubilee President 

- Richard Jerrom

WILL lifILIII: 

Top Table - Jubilee Ball 

The first Sunday in September heralds the opening of the Mini Rugby season, and the serenity and peace 

of the magnificent facilities at Copt Heath are shattered by the hub-bub of noise, enthusiasm and 

boundless energy that are the essential ingredients of the game. 

The section was begun in 1974 by Peter Callaghan, and a year or so later Roy Tapper took over as 

manager, a position which he held till 1982. It was under his guidance and leadership that the Old SiIs 

Mini became known, not only for the quality of their rugby (and we have had our share of trophies) but 

also for the friendly spirit in which they play the game. 

Old SiIs follow the normal pattern of Mini Rugby and we run groups from Under 8 to Under 12 

playing the nine-a-side game, and Under 13 and 14 playing the senior game. Most Sunday mornings 

between 100-150 boys turn up at the SiIs. 

Our main ambition at the SiIs is to strike the balance between the art of playing the game for the 

sheer enjoyment of it all, and playing to win. Over the years we have seen the results of 'overcompetitiveness' 

which invariably leads to ill-mannered behaviour both on and off the field, and among 

players and spectators alike. 

In conclusion our thanks must firstly go to the coaches, who willingly give us so much of their time, 

to the parents for their enthusiastic and vociferous support and finally to the boys themselves, for always 

giving 100% and making the Old SiIs the successful and happy Sunday morning venture. If any parents 

wish to help in coaching or organising, would they please contact me. 

PAUL W. GROSVENOR. 

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TOTAL 

ANSELLS LEAGUE 

P W D W D L Canc, Points Pos. 

1st Xl 34 10 14 10 8 5 2 2 169 3rd 

2nd Xl 22 7 8 7 7 4 3 2 149 7th 

What a difference a year makes! After several very disappointing seasons, 1982 has shown a remarkable 

improvement with the 1st XI finishing third in the AnseIls League and the 2nd Xl in seventh place. It is 

evident that the change to Saturday league cricket has helped the club, bringing a more consistent look to 

the teams - the 1st Xl being chosen from a basic 14 players. 

Despite the good results, the 1st Xl batting was only adequate with a lack of consistency shown by 

all the top run-getters. Roy McDonough, John Vincent, Phil Arthur and Mike Hooper all scored halfcenturies 

but a general improvement is required if we are to win the league. The bowling was excellent, 

spear-headed by Tony Lawrence (31 wickets) and Bob Barnett (27 wickets) with good performances also 

from Jack Dandy, Roy McDonough and Mike Weedon. 

The 2nd Xl was unlucky not to finish higher in the league table having registered seven victories. 

Dick Long, Ken Maguire and Neil Ross all batted well with skipper David Cartwright (29 wickets) and Ian 

Phipps (29 wickets) the leading bowlers. 

The highlights of the friendly matches were John Vincent's maiden century against Birmingham Civil 

Service and Phil Arthur's vain attempts to achieve his - 99 against Netherton and 88 against Pickwick. I 

am sure he will be able to get there next season. 

The club was privileged to act as hosts to the U.S.A. national team during the rain-affected I.C.C. 

Associate Members World Cup. The 1st Xl played a match against our visitors which was a great 

experience despite our heavy defeat. We were allocated the Gibraltar v Kenya World Cup match which 

was played on one of the few warm days in June. 

Only one tour match was completed due to the indifferent weather and this resulted in a comfortable 

67 run victory over Rydal Dolphins. The future of the club tour is at present under review with a new 

location being the major point of discussion. 

For the first time we entered an Under 16 team, consisting of boys from the school, in the Alpine 

competition and they were unlucky not to qualify for the final knock-out tournament. Bob Barnett's 

splendid organisation has ensured the school's future participation in this competition. 

'Mini-cricket' has really taken off this year with over sixty boys taking part in the many activities 

splendidly organised by Jim Tomkins and Peter Wallis every Sunday morning. Many thanks to them for 

their interest and hard work. 

In conclusion, our thanks to John Hammond and Peter Turland for producing good pitches, the 

Weedons and the Scotts for our teas, Ernest Adkins - our splendid umpire - for standing in all weathers 

and our president Geoff Stubbings for his continual help and support. 

ANTIENT AND HONOURABLE FRATERNITY OF FREE AND ACCEPTED MASONS 

THE SHENSTONIAN LODGE No. 5544 

(consecrated September 1935) 

P.G.L. 

The Lodge meets at the Old Silhillhians Association Memorial Clubhouse, Warwick Road, Copt Heath, 

Solihull on the second Mondays in the months of October, November, February and March. 

Enquiries as to membership of the Lodge or attendance at meetings should be addressed to The 

Secretary, A.H.G. Morle, Esq., 8 Debden Close, Dorridge, Solihull or the Master, G. Roberts, Esq., 16 

Ampton Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham, B15 2UJ. 

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Ex-School Members 

Old Silhillians' Association Ltd. 

Membership Report 

NEW MEMBERS APPROVED BY MAIN COMMITTEE DURING 1982: 

BANNOCKS, D., 

"Bon Accord", Valley Lane, Chessetts Wood, 

Lapworth. 

BARWICK, J., 

1 Bramshill Court, St. James Road, Edgbaston, 

Birmingham. 

BULL, M., 

"Kewstoke", Penn Lane, Tanworth-in-Arden, 

Solihull. 

BURDEN, S. T. M., 

2 Diddington Lane, Hampton-in-Arden, Solihull. 

CHRISTIAN, I. 

"Oakfield", Windmill Lane, Packwood, Solihull. 

CONSTABLE, A. C., 

75 Stoneleigh Road, Solihull. 

COOK, M. D., 

70 Purnells Way, Knowle, Solihull. 

COOPER, A., 

1 Beechwood Park, Boxmoor, Hemel Hempstead, 

Hertfordshire. 

CORBETT, R., 

"Tanglewood", Poo[head Lane, Wood End, 

Solihull. 

COX, A. B. S., 

37 Stoneleigh Road, Solihull. 

CROSTHWAITE, S. R., 

17 Church Hill Road, Solihull. 

DAKIM, S. R. G., 

79 Alderbrook Road, Solihull. 

DILLON, J. G. M., 

"Springfields", Ullenhall, Nr. Henley-in-Arden, 

Warwickshire. 

DIXON, R. G., 

28 Brueton Avenue, Solihull. 

DOWNES, P. J., 

244 Warwick Road, Olton, Solihull. 

DUFFY, A. R., 

35 Beechgrove Terrace, Aberdeen, Scotland. 

DUNN, H. V., 

309 Station Road, Dorridge, Solihull. 

FELLOWS, T. S., 

23 Ullenhall Road, Knowle, Solihull. 

FOGARTY, P. S., 

873 Old Lode Lane, Solihull. 

FOX, P., 

60 Shakespeare Road, Shirley, Solihull. 

GIDNEY, A. M., 

86 Lady Byron Lane, Knowle, Solihull. 

GREENGRASS, M., 

10 Meaburn Close, Birmingham B29. 

GRIFFITHS, M. A., 

23 Widney Lane, Knowle, Solihull. 

Charles Whitehouse 

GUMBLEY, A. R., 

20 Four Ashes Road, Bentley Heath, Solihull. 

HAMMOND, K. P., 

5 Rodborough Road, Dorridge, Solihull. 

HARDING, M., 

45 Hampton Lane, Solihull. 

HAWES, A. J., 

27 Green Lane, Coleshill, Warwickshire. 

HILLCOX, S. N., 

22 Silverbirch Road, Solihull. 

HODGKINS, A. D., 

331 Pesiaran Ritchie, off Jalang Ampang, 

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. 

HOLDEN, C. Fi., 

32 Oldway Drive, Solihull. 

LAWRENCE, A. G., 

11 Oakley Wood Drive, Solihull. 

MACER-WRIGHT, R., 

133 Kineton Green Road, Olton, Solihull. 

MacGREGOR, D. N., 

37 Church Hill Road, Solihull. 

MASEK, M., 

85 Alderbrook Road, Solihull. 

MAY, K. I., 

9 Goldfinch View, Loggerheads, Market Drayton, 

Shropshire. 

McKENZIE, A. N. T. C., 

14 The Crescent, Solihull. 

McVEIGH, A., 

824 Warwick Road, Solihull. 

MALLIN, C. G., 

8 Diddington Lane, Hampton-in-Arden, Solihull. 

MORTON, A. M., 

534 Streetsbrook Road, Solihull. 

MOSS, R. H., 

11 Oakfields Way, Catherine-De-Barnes, Solihull. 

OLIVER, D. B., 

40 Moseley Drive, Marston Green, Birmingham. 

PAYNE, C. S. R., 

27 Kingshill Close, Malvern, Worcestershire. 

PEEK, L. B., 

19 Roseacre Close, Canterbury, Kent. 

PI -I-I-AWAY, N. C., 

16 Yew Tree Lane, Solihull. 

PORTMAN, A. J., 

The Grange, Kings Road, Silchester, Nr. Reading, 

Berks. 

RICHEY, D. J., 

50 Fowgay Drive, Solihull. 

SAYER, C. P., 

19 Solihull Road, Shirley, Solihull. 

SHAESBY, D. C., 

16 Treeford Close, Solihull. 

STANLEY, D., 

12 Fox Hill, SeIly Oak, Birmingham. 

THURSTON, J. L., 

"Beaconsfield", Lapworth Street, Lowsonford, 

Warwicks. 

WALKER, T. J. V., 

7 Ramsden Close, SeIly Oak, Birmingham. 

WARD, G., 

30 Broad Oaks Road, Solihull. 

WATERS, J., 

21 Longdon Drive, Four Oaks, Sutton Coldfield. 

WHITNEY, D. J., 

24 White House Way, Solihull. 

WILDE, C. D., 


YOUNG, R. E., 

74 Sansome Road, Shirley, Solihull. 

YOUNG, S. C., 

21 Purnells Way, Knowle, Solihull. 

Parent Members 

ALLEN, G. R., 

294 Norton Lane, Earlswood, Solihull. 

EARDLEY, C., 

23 Marsh Lane, Solihull. 

FARMER, G. S., 

2 Jacey Road, Shirley, Solihull. 

FEENEY, R. J., 

116 Lady Byron Lane, Knowle, Solihull. 

RICHARDSON, M. L, 

364 Warwick Road, Solihull. 

WIDDOWSON, G. H., 

120 Dorridge Road, Dorridge, Solihull. 

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Deaths 

BLUNDELL, T., 

33 Avenue Road, Dorridge, Solihull. 

BRAGG, A. G., 

654 Streetsbrook Road, Solihull. 

COOPER, J. R., 

5 Regents Drive, Ascot, Berks. 

DYNE, F. L. E., 

17 High Street, Hampton-in-Arden. 

GORDON, R. A., 

29 Walcott Drive, Knowle, Solihull. 

HOLME, A. M., 

90 Coleshill Road, Marston Green, 

Birmingham B37. 

SCOTT, A. E., 

Great Trewern Farmhouse, Llandegley, 

Llandrindod Wells. 

WHITEHOUSE, B. J., 

White Gates, Ossett Hole Lane, Claverdon. 

YARDLEY, K., 

15 Brueton Avenue, Solihull. 

Resignations 

BROOK, J. T. M., 

Melville House, Merle Brace, Shrewsbury. 

DAVIES, L. C. (Miss), 

31 Whitefields Road, Solihull. 

FITT, M. P., 

17 Abinger Drive, Lords Wood, Chatham, Kent. 

GOULD, W. R., 

185 Loxley Road, Stratford upon Avon. 

HEACOCK, R., 

8 Blythe Way, Solihull. 

HOLDEN, A. H. B., 


LEES, R. J. R., 

Manor Farm Cottage, Cowhill, Oldbury on Severn. 

MASTERS, C. (Miss), 

Woodside, Arden Drive, Dorridge. 

MEHJOO, A. R., 

63 Riverside Drive, Solihull. 

MILLIGAN, A. G., 

Tettenhall College, Wolverhampton. 

MORTON, D. G., 

18 Barnbrook Road, Knowle, Solihull. 

NEWBY, P. A., 

113 Sharmans Cross Road, Solihull. 

PARKER, D. J., 

139 Chester Road South, Kidderminster, Worcs. 

POWELL, J. H. W., 

New Cottage, Bull Lane, Winchcombe. 

RAYBOULD, A. G., 

Royal Naval Engineering College, Mandon, 

Plymouth. 

SUTHERLAND, D. M. G., 

37 Tilehouse Green Lane, Knowle, Solihull. 

WHITNEY, A., 

24 White House Way, Solihull.

Addresses Unknown 

Contact has been lost with the following members. If anyone knows of their current whereabouts please 

would they inform the Administrators at the Clubhouse. 

ADAMS, J. M. 

ANDREAE, P. 

ASPDEN, P. G. 

BARNETT, M. E. 

BEECHEY, S. W. 

BENNETT, C. 

BERTRAM, R. W. 

BODENHAM, J. C. 

BRADBEER, J. 

BROAD, A. 

BROAD, D. 

BRYANT, M. D. 

CHANG, E. 

CHANG, H. 

EDMONDS, G. A. P. 

ESSEX-CANTER, Dr. A. J. 

FELLOWS, C. P. 

GILBERT, A. 

GLOSTER, J. 

GOODFELLOW, D. 

HARRISON, N. C. 

HARTWELL, D. W. 

HUTCHINGS, Revd. L. B. 

JACOBS, L. 

LEEK, P. 

LEIGH, M. 

LIGHTOWLER, I. 

MADDOCK-CLEGG, A. R. 

MOIST, P. W. 

MOKOENA, M. K. 

OSMOND, C. J. 

PEARCE, N. 

SECTION SECRETARIES 

CRICKET — D. B. WEEDON 

15 Oban Road, Olton, Solihull. 

GOLF — R. J. BROWN 

29 Shenstone Drive, BalsaII Common. 

HOCKEY — N. C. REEVE 

378 Peterbrook Road, Solihull Lodge, Shirley, Solihull. 

RIFLE — J. TUNSTALL 

29 Wharton Avenue, Solihull. 

RUGBY — P. C. BRAGG 

13 Keats Road, Stratford-upon-Avon. 

SWIMMING — J. M. LANDER 

12 Lichfield Court, High Street, Solihull Lodge. 

SQUASH — J. S. PARROTT 

Stonor Park Road, Solihull. 

LONDON DINNER 

PERKS, G. 

RADBOURNE, S. E. 

RAFIQI, B. I. 

RAYNER, G. J. 

RAYNER, M. R. 

RICHARDS, W. J. 

SALLOWAY, P. C. 

SAUNDERS, M. S. 

SHIRLEY, I. F. G. 

WALKER, R. M. 

WALKER, W. A. 

WESTWOOD, H. C. C. 

WILLIAMS, N. 

WILLIAMS, S. 

WRENN, H. 

021-706 2371 (H) 

Berkswell 32039 (H) 

021-430 4968 

021-704 2457 (H) 

S-on-A 293003 (H) 

021-430 7667 (H) 

021-705 5863 (H) 

On the 21st November 1981, John Hare and the Headmaster were guests at the London Dinner which 

was admirably organised by John Orrett and attended by 33 Old Boys. A marvellous evening was had by 

all at the Oxford and Cambridge Club and Old Boys who travelled down had the use of the Public Schools' 

Club in St. James's Place. 

It was a great evening for renewing long friendships and reminiscing. Unfortunately once again the 

numbers were down on the previous year and it was sincerely hoped that new members would feel it was 

a worthwhile occasion to start attending, particularly those in the London area. In fact John Cooper went 

so far as to bet John Orrett that in 1982 the number of Old Boys from outside the London area would 

exceed those from within. (I wouldn't mind betting that neither of them could remember, but I wrote it 

down). 

S.G.W. 

STOP PRESS 

1982 KNOCKERUG DRAW - WINNERS 

£500 Stuart McNidder 

£200 B. Yates 

Congratulations! 

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS 

We acknowledge with thanks the support and interest of the following firms 

and organisations: 

ALLEN STANLEY ADVERTISING LTD. 

4 Drury Lane, Solihull, West Midlands B91 3BD. 021-704 3535 

Advertising Agency. 

Contact: T. K. Stanley or C. W. Davies 

A-P SPRINGS LTD. 

Reddings Lane, Tyseley, Birmingham B11 3HA. 021-706 2236 

Spring and Spring Clip Manufacturers. 

Contact: P. D. Taylor, N. D. Taylor. 

ARCHERS (SHIRLEY) LTD. 

Stratford Road, Shirley, Solihull, West Midlands B90 4BA. 021-744 4405 

Solihull's leading B.L. Cars Distributor. 

Contact: Mr. P. W. Jennings (General Sales Manager) 

AVON VALLEY INVESTMENTS LTD. 

Station Road, Pershore, Worcs., WR10 2DN. 038 65 2181 

Colour Litho Printers and Garage Proprietors. 

Contact: John Hare 

BAIN DAWES LTD./WOOD & STEVEN LTD. 

Alpha Tower, Suffolk Street, Queensway, Birmingham B1 lEJ. 

021-632 4211, Telex 336118 

International Insurance Brokers 

Contact: Gordon Campbell 

BRIGHT WILLIS 

677 Warwick Road, Solihull, B91 1AU. 021-705 6491 

1624 High Street, Knowle. Knowle 79111 

Also at Birmingham, Moseley, Sheldon and Warwick 

Chartered Surveyors; Valuers, Auctioneers and Estate Agents. 

Contact: Allan Thompson/Michael Cutler 

BURCHELL EDWARDS & CO. 

137 Stratford Road, Shirley, Solihull. 021-744 3010 

Estate Agents, Valuers and Surveyors. 

Contact: D. W. Edwards, ARICS., ARVA 

CARTWRIGHT & CO. (SERVICES) LTD. 

365-369 Olton Boulevard East, Acocks Green, Birmingham B27 7DP 

021-706 5541 

Suspended Ceiling Thermal Insulation and Partitioning Contractors. 

CARTWRIGHT NEWMAN & NOCK 

46 Poplar Road, Solihull, West Midlands B91 3AB 

021-705 6361/2 

Chartered Surveyors, Auctioneers & Estate Agents. 

Contact: M. Wilkin & T. J. B. Croft 

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CHART TUTORS LTD. 

82 New Street, Victoria Square, Birmingham B2 4BA. 021-643 2406 

Professional Tutors who prepare students for the examinations of the Institute of 

Chartered Accountants, The Law Society, The Institution of Taxation and for 1st 

degrees in Law and Economics at London University. 

Contact: C. R. Whitehouse, F.C.A., Managing Director. 

A. W. T. CLEAVER 

97 Woodthorne Road South, Tettenhall, West Midlands WV6 8XL. 

Wolverhampton (0902) 753806 

Energy Utilisation Consultant - Industrial and Commercial 

Contact: Tony Cleaver 

COLLIERS OF SOLIHULL LTD. 

Station Garage, Grange Road, Dorridge, Solihull, B93 8QR. Knowle 6131 

Austin-Morris-Rover-Triumph Distributors 

Contact: Richard Husler 

COLLINS, SON & HARVEY 

95 High Street, Solihull and 1584/6 High Street, Knowle. 

021-705 6348 & Knowle 4251 

Estate Agents and Chartered Surveyors. 

Contact: J. S. Shepherd & J. Pearce 

COX WILCOX & CO. LTD. 

Ten Acre Works, Pershore Road, Stirchley, Birmingham B30 2YL. 021-472 1250 

Domestic Hardware Manufacturers. 

Contact: Trevor Jones 

DIXON DOBSON & CARVER 

64 Poplar Road, Solihull & 1683A High Street, Knowle 

021-705 7541 Knowle 6888 and 2384 

together with seven other midland offices 

Estate Agents and Surveyors. 

Contact: Vyvyan Dunn, Christopher Propert 

ECONA (BILSTON) LTD. 

Oxford Street, Bilston, West Midlands WV14 7DN. Bilston 41519 

Brass Pressure Diecasting and Hot Brass Stamping for the Building and Engineering 

Trades 

Contact: R. C. Young 

ELLIS & YOUNG 

25 High Street, Solihull, West Midlands. 021-705 0618 

Also at Shirley, Sutton Coldfield and Lichfield 

Chartered Surveyors and Estate Agents. 

Contact: Peter D. R. Ellis 

ELWELL & BROWN LTD. 

New Road, Netherton, Dudley. Dudley 232631 

Steel Stockholders and Shearers. 

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"FLORAL ART" FLORIST OF BIRMINGHAM 

66 Lower Queen Street, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands 

021-354 7107, Telex: 339279 

Florist and Floral Tributes 

Contact: Linda Instance 

GREENHOFFE LTD. 

80 Ullenhall Road, Knowle B93 9JH. 560-2892 

Property Investment and Development. 

Contact: Geoffrey E. M. Herne, A.R.I.C.S. 

MIKE GRIMES OF SOLIHULL 

Four Ashes Road, Dorridge, Solihull, West Midlands 

Knowle 5118 

Datsun Main Dealer 

Contact: Mike Grimes. 

HARRIS McCLELLAND LIFE AND PENSIONS CONSULTANTS LTD. 

Dorset House 244A Lichfield Road, Four Oaks, Sutton Coldfield, 

West Midlands B74 2UD 

021-308 6381/2 

Life Assurance and Pension Brokers 

Contact: Tony McClelland, Knowle 4185 

L. S. HARRIS & CO. LTD. 

Edgbaston House, 183 Broad Street, Birmingham B15 lEA 

021-643 7391 

"Public" Loss Assessors, Surveyors and Valuers 

Contact: Steve Aliso 

HUDSONS BOOKSHOPS LTD. 

116 New Street, Birmingham B2 4JJ. 021-643 8311 

Branches at: The University, Coventry, Dudley and Wolverhampton 

Booksellers. (A Pentos Company) 

BERNARD INSTONE 

Langstone Works, Boulton Road, Solihull, West Midlands 

021-705 4038 

Manufacturing Jeweller. 

LEESON SON & HACKETT 

43 Newhall Street, Birmingham B3 3QP 

021-236 0501 (5 lines) 

Chartered Surveyors, Estate Agents, Valuers. 

Industrial and Rating Consultants, Property Management. 

Contact: Derek H. Hackett, Esq., B.Sc (Est.Man.) FRICS FRVA 

LESTER BROTHERS (A Division of Amoco U.K. Ltd.) 

Lincoln Road, Acocks Green, Birmingham B27 6NY 

021-706 0658 

Fuel Oils Industrial and Domestic. 

Contact: V. G. Allaway 

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LONDON & MIDLAND OFFICE CLEANERS LTD. 

7 Summer Hill Terrace, Birmingham B1 3RA 

021-236 4050 

Commercial Cleaning Contractors 

Contact: John Levenger 

CHARLES LUCAS & SONS 

84 Vyse Street, Birmingham B18 6HA. 021-554 5445 

Manufacturers—Gold Dress Rings 

Contact: Stephen Lucas 

MANSTYLE OF DORRIDGE 

Dorridge Shopping Precinct, Dorridge, Solihull, B93 8HU 

021-560 5464 

Clothes for Men with Style 

Contact: Clifford Amiss 

MARSTON ROOFING CO. LTD. 

Prospect House, 635 Warwick Road, Tyseley, Birmingham B11 2EZ 

021-707 8211 

Roofing and Construction Service to Industiy. 

Contact: Stephen Bridgens 

McKECHNIE METALS LTD. 

Middlemore Lane, Aldridge, Walsall, WS9 8DN 

0922-53321 

Makers of Brass and other Copper Alloys in Rod and Section. 

Contact: R. Marchington—Home Sales Manager 

MARAWISE LIMITED 

Unit 17, Lythalls Lane Industrial Estate, Lythalls Lane, Coventry. 0203 88135. 

Shotblast, Paint Spray, Stove Enamel, Metal Spray, Distributors for Shotblast 

Developments Ltd., all shotblasting requirements. 

Contact: Franta Geisler. 

G. W. PEARCE & SONS LTD. 

158 Chester Street, Aston, Birmingham B6 4AT 

021-359 3147 

Holloware Manufacturers. 

Contact: Roger Brown or Peter Brown 

PEERLESS STAMPINGS LTD. 

Priory Road, Aston, Birmingham B6 7LF 

021-327 1621 

Manufacturers of Hot Brass & Aluminium Pressings. 

Contact: Clive Jordan 

HERBERT W. PERIAM LTD. 

2-10 Gopsal Street, Birmingham B4 7DB. 021-359 1762 

Fastener Distributors. 

Contact: R. C. Periam 

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PHILLIPS PETROLEUM PRODUCTS LTD. 

Divisional Office, 4th Floor, Post and Mail Building, 

Colmore Circus, Birmingham B4 6BQ. 021-236 4083 

Industrial and Automotive Petroleum Fuels. 

Contact: D. H. C. Foss, Division Manager. 

POWELL GEE & CO. LTD. 

P.O. Box 15, Rigby Street, Wednesbury, West Midlands, WS10 OUF. 

021-556 1495, Telex CHACOM.G. 338212 

Manufacturers and Distributors of a complete range of roofing fittings and tools for 

fixing for the roofing and cladding industry. 

Contact: Steve Powell (Sales Director) 

POWELL PIGGOTT LTD. 

Herbert Road, Birmingham B10 OQG. 021-772 5754 Telex: 337315 

Non-Ferrous Tube Manufacturers and Non-Ferrous Machinists. 

Contact: J. B. M. Urry 

RAYNERS (Ironmongers) LTD. 

55/57, Warwick Road, Olton, Solihull. 021-706 2278 

Contact: Richard Rayner 

Ironmongery, Hardware and Garden Sundries. 

and at 33/35, Drury Lane, Solihull. 021-705 8318 

Pine and Cane Furniture, Cookware. 

Contact: John Rayner 

F. H. SIMS & SONS LTD. 

Birmingham Road, Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire. 0789-5671 

Suppliers of Farm and Garden Machinery. 

Contact: Barry Sims 

SOLIHULL MOTOR COMPANY LTD. 

707 Warwick Road, Solihull. 021-705 3028 

Austin-Morris-MG-Rover-Triumph Cars Distributor. 

Contact: J. M. Kinchin 

SOLIHULL SPORTS SERVICE 

74 Drury Lane, Solihull 

14 Station Road, Solihull. 021-705 4980/1203 

Sports Outfitters 

Contact: Ray Hitchcock 

STERLING MOTOR BODIES (BIRMINGHAM) LTD. 

Lode Lane Industrial Estate, Solihull. 705-0677 & 705-4874 

Motor Vehicle Accident Repairs 

Contact: Mr. L. A. Morgan 

GEO. STUBBINGS LTD. 

Streetly Road, Erdington, Birmingham B23 7AJ. 021-373 1681 

General Building Contractors. Private and Industrial Developers. 

Contact: Geoffrey/John Stubbings 

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F. W. THORPE LTD. 

Facet Road, Kings Norton, Birmingham B38 9PU 

021-458 5321 

Industrial, Commercial and Floodlighting Equipment 

Contact: Mr. M. D. Lippold 

TRIDENT COMPUTER SERVICES LTD. 

2113 Coventry Road, Birmingham B26. 021-742 4431 

Computer Hardware and Software 

Contact: Mike Bull 

W. J. VINCENT & CO. LTD. 

Bournbrook Sawmill, 473 Bristol Road, SeIly Oak, Birmingham B29 6BB 

021-472 1142 

Timber and Plywood Importers and Merchants, Packing Case Makers and Fabricators 

Contact: John Vincent and David Vincent 

WHITBREAD FLOWERS LTD. 

Southern Way, Off Holyhead Road, Wednesbury, West Midlands 

021-502 1672 

Beers, Wines, Spirits and Minerals. 

Contact: Brian Dennison, Area Sales Manager 

WHITEHOUSE MOORMAN & PARTNERS LIMITED 

International Insurance Brokers, Malvern House, New Road, Solihull, West Midlands 

B91 3EE. 

021-704 2531 Telex: 337210 

Insurance Brokers - General, Marine and Life. 

Contact: Bryan J. Lancaster Esq. 

JOHN WILDE & CO. (PLASTICS) LTD. 

66-69 Devon Street, Birmingham B7 4TU. 021-359 6868 

Injection Moulders 

Contact: Brian Wilde 

WOOD & STEVEN LIMITED 

24 Bennett's Hill, Birmingham B2 5RD. 

021-643 9531 

Incorporated Insurance Brokers 

Contact: Gordon Campbell 

H. WOOLMAN (DORRIDGE) LTD. 

Grange Road, Dorridge, Solihull B93 80B. 021-560 6283 

Suppliers of Plants for Garden and Greenhouse. Send for catalogue. 

Contact: John Woolman 

J. S. WRIGHT & CO. LTD. 

4 Bartholomew Row, Birmingham B5 5JX 

021-236 0425 

Plumbing, Heating and Electrical Engineers. 

Contact: R. L. Boland 

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