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School Prefects 1987-88
Head Boys:
Head Girl:
Blues:
Reds:
Donaldsons:
Orchard:
De Winton:
Supernumerary Prefects:
S. E. Thomas, M. Durbin, J. Cale.
J. Luxton
S. E. Thomas, J. G. Lowry
N. Rees
D. Jenkins, A Grey
J. C. Bryon
J. Luxton
M. Stokes, J. Coomber, J. Spender, L. A. Francis, N. Rameshni

CONTENTS
Editorial.................................................................................. .. . page 3
Common Room News . page 6
Chapel...... . page 9
Music.. . pa·ge 10
Dance .. . . page 12
C.C.F................. .. page 13
Activities.. . page 17
Sport..................... .. page 19
Literature . page 33
Old Boys' News : · page 40

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EDITOR-IN-CHIEF:
Sport (Cricket):
(Rugby):
Literature:
Activities
Advertisements:
Drama:
Music:
CCF (Army):
(Navy):
Art:
Additional Contributors:
and Interviewers:
Photography:
Cover design:
Qli Hides
Richard Horne
Alan Dacey
Annabel Lloyd
Paul Reynolds
Justin Hamer
Oli Hides
Meurig Watts, Esq.
Rhys Watkins
Gareth Davies
Lucy Palmer & Norman Yip
Rhiannon Abrahams, Nicola Kelly, Naomi Smith
Julian L1ewellin
Julian L1ewellin and Norman Yip
EDITORIAL
Over the past few years it has become evident in almost every school magazine that I have read that they tend to
be treated as a journal. as they provide an unparalleled opportunity for a record to be made of the school's
achievements over the year. This makes for heavy reading for all but those involved and so my aim in producing this
magazine has been to provide a piece of literature which will be found interesting by all who read it, by concentrating
on the people in the school other than what they do.
lt is inevitable that in a year that has seen such a great deal of success for Christ College in all fields that 'The
Breconian' should record those events. But I have attempted to shift the strong bias that such subjects have received
before and attempted to discover what Christ College pupils feel about what goes on around them.
'The typical Christ College Student' is a term heard frequently and yet very few people could give an accurate
description of this phenomenon. Christ college boys are interested in more than Rugby and classwork, their pursuits
are wide and varied and no pupil conforms to such a generalised description.
At the end of the first year of girls at Christ College I have also tried to discover how they have been accepted, from
both sides of the picture. Do the girls feel that they fit in well and do the boys feel that they suffer from having to
share attention? I can only hope that I have succeeded in at least some of these aims.
My thanks must go to Mr. Gareth Jones for his invaluable help and to the Bursar for finding a typist at such short
notice.
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16. Have you heard the album 'Brothers in Arms' by Dire Straits?
YES-93% NO-7%
17. Do you believe that the Sixth Form have enough privileges?
YES -15% NO- 85%
18. Do you believe that there is a mature relationship between Sixth Formers and Staff?
YES-40% NO-60%
19. Do you believe that Christ College is a sexist society?
AGAINST BOYS - 22% AGAINST GIRLS - 28% NEITHER - 50%
So beware, the next time you meet a Christ College Sixth Former you may have an encounter with a non-sexist, anti­
C.N.D., illiterate, underprivileged, non-musical Christian who reads the Sun!
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Annabel Lloyd
Jon Bryon
Oli Hides
J. Llewellin

CHRIST COLLEGE SCHOOL CALENDAR
LENT TERM 1987
JANUARY
Fri.16 Mr. James Hall: Lord Atkin Society (Drugs)
Sat. 17 Dr. P. Andrews: Early Man (6th Form Archaeologists)
Sun.25 Brother Philip (S.S.F.Hooke) Evensong
The Atlantis Trio
FEBRUARY
Sun.8 Rev. J. T. Lewis (St. David's, Llanfaes) Matins
Sun.22 Mary Helyer (concert)
MARCH
F. 6 Dr. A. K. Spence, Mrs. V. Williams, Dr. M. Hemmers (Aids Lecture)
SUMMER TERM 1987
APRIL
24 Dr. K. Dowden (A level Latin Seminar)
Sun.26 Malcolm Watts with Alan Lewis (Organ and trumpet recital)
MAY
Sun.3
Sun17
S.23
JUNE
Sun. 7
Sun 14
Prof. D. P. Davies (Lampeter) Evensong
Revd. Peter Noble (United Reformed Church Brecen) Matins
Gwent Chamber Orchestra. Concert
Lord Aldington, P.C., K.C.M.G., C.B.E., D.S.O. (Prize Day)
Revd. Stephen Brooks (St. Paul's Landore Swansea) Evensong
Canon D. M. Lewis (St. Mary's Swansea) Matins.
MICHAELMAS TERM 1987
SEPTEMBER
Sun.20 Canon D. Isitt (Matins)
'The Demon Barbers' Concert.
Sun.27 Revd. K. Evans (Vicar of All Saints, Kilvey) Evensong
OCTOBER
S. 10 Bronwen Nash (Double Bass)
F.16 Lord Atkin Society
NOVEMBER
Fri. 6 Mr. Reg. Woodward.
Sun.8 Christopher Knott (piano)
Sun. 15 Revd. M. W. Butler (St. James and All Saints, Gloucester) Evensong
Fri. 20 Mr. Tim Dinsdale---'The Yeti and North American Bigfoot' (Lord Atkin Society)
COMMON ROOM NEWS
This year Christ College were sad to see the departure of four of the most popular members of staff:
R. M. Abrahams
Mr. Score, the coach of the victorious 'Top of the Form' team and many schools challenge teams left us to become
Head of Modern Languages at Stoneyhurst in Lancashire. He will be missed by everybody, especially the U.12 XV
whom he has coached to glory, and School House Red where he was a House Tutor.
Mr. Norkett also leaves uS for Stoneyhurst where he will take over the organisation and co-ordination of all the
sport and teach History. He will be remembered by everybody (affectionately by most) as a cheerful member of staff
who had unparalleled success whilst coaching the 1st XV, and who certainly knew how to get the best out of his
pupils.
Mr. JamesMPratt also travels North, to Worksop College in Nottinghamshire. He leaves behind him a thriving
Drama departmen.t and memories of three excellent school plays. He will also be remembered as a cricketer, and the
first master at Christ College to attempt to teach girls how to play the game.
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Mr. Layder has also left us for his time at Christ College was well spent as he got involved in Cross-Country and
Tennis, and started up a Cycling option for summer games.
To counter-balance these departures we welcomed four new members of staff in September 1987;
Mr. Slaney arrived from Ermyrsteads Grammar School in Skipton to take up the post of Head of Modern
Languages. He has a degree from Birmingham University and will be a House Tutor in Donaldsons House. He also
coaches some rugby.
Mr. Bushjoined us from Hymers College, Hull to teach English and take overthe Drama Department. His degree is
from Pembroke College, Cambridge and he is a fairly accomplished rugby prop-forward.
Miss Hembrow joined us straight from Bristol University to teach History and help out as House Tutor in De
Winton. She is also in charge of girls sport, especially Netball and Hockey.
Mr. Hine, who is an experienced climber, joined us to teach Latin, Greek and Classics. He attended Oxford
University and gained his PGCE from Cambridge, an unusual accomplishment.
BLOCKBUSTERS
As well as winning 'Top of the Form' this year, Christ College have provided two reasonably successful
contestants on Central T.V.'s 'Blockbusters' programme. Oli Hides and Jason Cale survived two and a half
programmes (Alex Lewis and Susan Rothwell failing to be selected) and would have gone all the way had it not
been for an excellent opponent, who himself went on to get five 'gold runs'.
The four days spent at the Central T.V. studios in Nottingham were profitable and eventful. Jason proved he really
is a 'Yuppie' and also hoped to give a demonstration of his male magnetism, but the internal telephone service at the
hotel put an end to that. Oli, meanwhile, was being taken up by children from 'Emu's Pink Windmill' who were
filming in the next studio, and attempting to break the record for the number of ashtrays in one lift.
The filming was an interesting experience; four shows are filmed each day, and contestants have to change their
clothes for each programme so as to disguise this. Bob, the questionmaster, was fairly pleasant, but always seemed
false, and the warm-up comedian was positively awful. His routine was bad the first time, but by the eighth time it
was tortuous.
The four days (with a weekend spent at home in the middle) provided a memorable experience, and both of us
have made many new friends from allover the country.
"0. Hides-!"
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INTERVIEW WITH Mr. JAMES-PRATT
"J. Cale--A naturalJ"
In 1987 Alan James- Pratt left Christ College to go to Worksop College, Nottinghamshire after three years with us.
In true 'Breconian' style Oli Hides visited his home and conducted an interview to discover just what he's all about.
Why did you come to CCB?
-I came here simply because I was offered a job. I was working at Radley at the time but I knew that was only a
part-time job--so I was virtually unemployed. Having spent six years in London it was nice to come to
somewhere quiet. but three years without Marks and Spencer and a decent record shop is too long.
Apart from that. why are you leaving?
-I always said that I'd stay as long as I was happy, and with effect I'm inheriting half a department. The present
head of English-at Worksop is a lovely old bloke, but with the new GCSE thing he wants me to share the running
of the department and within a year take it over.
Why did you give up acting?
-I got out of the theatre as a way of life and a profession because of my wife. She loathes and detests all that a
theatrical life is about, and it was only fair for me to give it up for her. I'm not a brilliant actor-I'm good, but I'm a
brilliant director.
When you left the theatre what careers other than teaching did you consider?
-Journalism at first, but I've always been happiest with people, and I feel that journalism distances you from
people, Publishing, but that's totally elitist, and I seriously considered becoming a bookmaker, the best time of
my life was working in a betting shop for a year. The most money I ever earned was selling cuddly toys at
Christmas-people came up to me then and asked me to sell insurance, but I couldn't. I could have been a rock
star, but I don't wear the right clothes. , .
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.. And you can't play any instruments ...
-I can, I play the clarinet, sax and piano. I played 130 gigs, anti-nazi rallies and so on. I've appeared on the stage
more times as a rock musician than I have has an actor.
What was the best year of your life?
-1977. Then, we really believed that we could do anything we wanted to. I was in Doncaster, and we could see
The Jam, The Clash, The Damned, The Pistols and The Stranglers-it was great! It coincided with the time I was
17 and 18, and I think everyone looks back on the time they were that age as the best time of their life.
THE FIRST TERM AT DE WINTON HOUSE
The beginning of Michaelmas Term saw ten new girls in the Sixth Form and the opening of de Winton House.
Overlooking the 1st XV pitch and the elegant new building provides an ideal home for the seventeen girls, Miss
Hembrow, Mr. & Mrs. Reece and Raglan (their dog).
The girls' new home has not been without its teething problems. The top floor rooms were without electricity and
girls were almost reduced to going to bed by candle light. The fault, when traced, was found not to be an electricians
omission but a faulty extension lead belonging to Emily Brewster.
The 'cook of house' award has definitely been won by Miss Hembrow who managed to burn her toast and trigger
off the sensitive fire alarm. Anyone interested in embarking upon a course in smoke signals, please contact her soon.
The alarm system has been extremely efficient; as unwanted intruders have found themselves being chased away
by Raglan-resident security guard dog.
The participation level of the house has been very impressive. Recorder lessons from scratch serenaded the quad
and the 1st XV pitch long before the House Music Competition. Seventeen voices gave a most tuneful rendition of
'The Smugglers' Song' for the competition. The actresses of the House are now in full swing rehearsing for the
House Drama Competition.
The girls' sport too has flourished. The first-ever Christ College girls hockey and netball teams have been formed
this term. Badminton and squash have also been keenly pursued by the girls. Along with aerobics and 'pumping
iron' on Monday evenings, the girls are becoming a fit lot. There is also a premiere for girls going on the ski trip-Jo
Davey and Emma Hill intend to hit the slopes this year. Unfortunately the girls haven't organised a 1st XV rugby team
yet!!
De Winton also has a hand in chess, shooting, CCF, drama, orchestra, choir, debating and climbing.
Finally, what do the girls think:-
'De Winton House-where's that?' (M. Jones)
'Raglan is the prettiest of the girls.' (M. Phillips)
We bring this piece to a close with the girls' thanks to Mr. & Mrs. Reece for their kind gift of a sophisticated
telephone which tells the time.
Visit of Brother Gregory S.S.F.
CHAPEL
Annabel Lloyd
(Lower Sixth)
The society of 5t. Francis has for many years made its presence felt in our nation's schools. In the tradition of their
founder, the Brother came to share the life of a community of masters, boys and girls. They come not to exert their
influence, either morally or spiritually, in an overpowering way but simply to experience as deeply as they can the life
of others. It was in that spirit that Brother Gregory visited our school for a week in the lent term. He made an
immediate visual impact his heavy duty brown habit, white girdle and strong leather sandles caused heads to turn
but all that was a temporary distraction because he talked easily with boys and girls and he smiled readily. Barriers
were quickly removed, he spoke openly and often with a rare honesty. He took some of us by surprise. He tended to
do too much, to see too many people and by the evening he looked exhausted but still cheerful. Yet, by the following
morning he jumped back with extraordinary verve.
By the end of his stay some of us began to sense something else. It was not just Brother Gregory's words or his
directness or his humour but that the man himself reflected a sense of joy which must be at the very heart of the
Christian faith. Perhaps that will remain with us when we have forgotten what he said or even what he looked like.
But of course we will do our best to see that he comes again-and soon1
House Communions
It was Brother Gregory who talked about House Communions. They were happening in many schools and pupils
were finding them a valuable 'extra' to the morning worship. House Communions take place in some quiet room in a
school house, the atmosphere is very informal and the service is simplified yet still beautiful. In Michaelmas Term we
adopted Brother Gregory's suggestion and the chaplain visited every house in turn at 7.15 a.m. on a Friday-until
matters beyond his control took him to hospital for a new hip (which by the way had nothing to do with getting up
so early in the morning). We look forward to house Communions continuing when he returns.
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orderly! This listener, at any rate, particularly enjoyed his 'sinuous worm' cadence. It seems odd that Haydn always
gives a musical sketch of the creature being created before, rather than after, it is named in the text.
The soloists, Julie Lee (soprano), Charles Corp (tenor) and Bryn Terfel (bass) all excelled in their various ways
but, interestingly, the conductor 'gave them their head' in matters of interpretation, so that the recitatives and arias
had an almost Victorian rubato, with crotchets and quavers being given identical values at one point! Nonetheless it
was all handled in the grand manner. Trios (and one quartet, which also featured Mrs. Christine Morgan) balanced
well and were commendably crisp. Julie Lee has a delightfully clear voice though on this occasion she sounded less
than comfortable with top Gs and hertop B flat was followed by a pottamento. Charles Corp acquitted himself well,
though his was the least demanding solo. Bryn Terfel used his very powerful voice to good effect in a taxing part and
can be forgiven his one incorrect entry.
The pupils of the two schools and their Directors of Music deserve the highest praise for this most enjoyable
musical experience-and a special word of thanks must go to Mr. Malcolm Watts, who, alone, never had much more
than three beats' rest in two hours!
K.G.R.
SUBSCRIPTIONS CONCERTS 1986-87 SEASON
These concerts are organised by Brecon and Christ College Music Society for the benefit of pupils, parents and
the general public. They are supported by the South East Wales Arts Association.
The first concert, on 28th September, was given by the Midland Youth Jazz Orchestra who have won a number of
National competitions. Their playing was superb technically, although one would have liked more variety in the
choice of music. This concert was aimed at the pupils of Christ College, so it was disappointing to see so few
present.
On the 8th November, Helen Choi gave a recital on the Steinway Grand Piano. Her fingers looked very small, yet
she coped with the demands of difficult works such as the Chopin Ballades effortlessly. This recital was sponsored
by the Countess of Munster Musical Trust.
The final concert of 1986 was on 30th November: an evening with Donald Swann, who used to perform with the
late Michael Flanders. Donald Swann sang a number of highly amusing songs to his own' accompaniment on the
piano. It proved to be a highly entertaining evening.
On Sunday, 25th January, 1987 the Atlantis Trio from Vienna provided an excellent, varied programme of
Chamber Music. The final professional concert was given by Malcolm Watts, Organist of St. David's Cathedral. on
26th April. The organ at Christ College Chapel was 'put through its paces' by some virtuoso playing. We heard
works by Bach, Buxtehude, Flor Peeters, Franck, Mendelssohn and Vierne. The organist was given some respite
while Alan Lewis performed Trumpet Solos by Handel, Mozart and Purcell. They sounded particularly effective in
the Chapel acoustics.
On 21 st May, Brecon Senior Schools provided a concert of Choral and Instrumental items in aid of Music Society
funds. It is good to see pupils of the three schools getting together and making music.
Calendar
2nd Oct.
6th, 7th, 12th Dec
11 th Dec.
31st Jan.
21st May
28th May
31st May
17th June
7th July
CHORAL SOCIETY 1986-87
Harvest Festival at St. David's Uanfaes
Carol Services
Carol Singing at St. David's Hospital and around Brecon
Confirmation and First Communion
Brecon Senior Schools' Concert
Ascension Day
School Concert
Evensong: Uandaff Cathedral
Choir Outing
The work chosen for this year by Christ College and St. David's Convent Choral society was Haydn's Creation.
Rehearsals began during the first week of the Michaelmas Term and continued weekly up until 28th February, the
date of the Concert in Brecon Cathedral. There follows an account of the concert written by Mr. K. G. Redford for the
Brecon and Radnor Newspaper.
HOUSE MUSIC COMPETITION 1987
It is very encouraging to find more and more entries as the years go by. However, this does provide problems in
finding enough time to hold the-Preliminary Rounds. It is amusing to note the lengths to which people will go in
order to gain points-in many cases it is commendable. To quote a few examples: we heard tunes played on the
clarinet, trumpet, oboe and guitar by pupils who had never touched those instruments a few days before! Of course,
we are becoming accustomed to enterprising House Music Representatives teaching large numbers of urchins to
play simple tunes on the recorder! Thanks are due to Mr. K. G. Redford for the adjudicating the Organ preliminary
round and to Mr. A. R. Lewis for adjudicating a number of the others.
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The final round, on Sunday, 18th October was adjudicated by A. B. Smith-Masters Esq., B.Mus., formerly of
Tonbridge School. He coped admirably with the demands of the day even though one may disagree with some of
the adjudications. The standard was generally very high, and School House Red were the deserving winners again.
Alway House are to be congratulated in coming second, considering their young age. De Winton House, competing
for the first time are to be commended for their excellent effort despite having only seventeen members.
The following are the results:
SHR234 A187 D178 0149 W115 849
Vocal Solo (Junior): A. Evans (A) Vocal Solo (Senior): J. Skidmore (D) Piano Solo (Junior): A. Evans (A) Piano
Solo (Middle): S. S. Paddam (D) Piano Solo (Senior): J. Greatorex (R) Organ Solo: J. Greatorex (R) Strings:
N. Rameshni (0) Guitar: C. Cain (D) Woodwind: C. Bould (D) Recorder: M. Jones (W) Brass: M. Tidball (A)
Composition: W. J. Evans (D) Instrumental Group: S. H. Red Unison Song:.Alway House Part Song: Or9hard House
SCHOOL PLAY 1987
MURDER IN THE CATHEDRAL 8Y T. S. ELIOT
DRAMA
CMW
January came as quickly as ever, as did Mr. James-Pratt, with yet another idea for a school play to shatter his
critics. The choice of play may at first have seemed strange, but as time progressed we discovered what great
promise it had. The idea was to create a general atmosphere by the use of the Chorus (led by Greg Ashton), lighting
and sound effects. The whole play was to be an assault on the senses of the audience.
The success of the House Play Competition earlier in the year meant that many young actors came forward for
parts. This ensured that the power generated by the Chorus would be intense and lend as much as possible to the
atmosphere. The chorus soon developed into two halves; the 'star' half led by Greg and the 'other' half. apparently
led (astray?) by Dean Sheehan and Dave Rees.
Type-casting may have appeared to be the order of the day with Rhys Watkins playing a knight and Jon Shinton
playing a sycophantic priest, but nothing could be further from the truth. Jon Bryon, usually a quiet shy and retiring
member of the school was forced to portray a Tempter appealing to the Archbishop's desire for carnal lusts. And the
Archbishop himself, Justin Hamer, what of him? Justin handled the part admirably, coping very well with the large
number of lines (and costumes). The part proved to be very hard work and it was only his dedication that made it
such a success.
As the Easter Term drew to an end everybody was kept entertained by Robert Holgate's remarkable feat of
managing to fly across the stage with only the help of Rhys Watkins, Jon Hughes, Chris Hides and Sean Sheehan,
the four psychopathic knights who would stop at nothing short of blood. There were relatively few last-minute
problems and the performances went well. It was evident that all concerned acted better in front of an audience
rather than a video camera.
"'Murder in the Cathedral'-The Cast"
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'The Brazen Hussy"
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"D.C. Davis. A.C. W. Thomas and D. Andrew"

set by the opposition whom we usually put in to bat. I hope Mark Yendle, Captain of Cricket for 1988 will take note!
That approach worked with Jim Lewis' 1985 side but that is a different story all together, since we did not have a
player who could really take the opposition bowling apart as from the word go in T.W.L. style. What suited the 1985
XI was not right for Christ College in 1987.
C.W.K.
3rd XI
The third cricket team this year consisted of eleven boys unrivalled in enthusiasm, and not lacking in talent. It was,
therefore, unfortunate that a hailstorm only an hour before the game was due to start forced a premature end to their
only fixture against Monmouth.
However, due to excellent facilities we were able to play them indoors in two six-a-side games. Both were lost
valiantly. with impressive displays with the bat from Eddie Sykes, Sanjeev Sharma and the captain, Oli Hides, and
spirited bowling performances from Sykes and Sharma. This can only be a good sign for the future, and I hope that
we may see some of last year's 3rd XI players playing for the 2nd XI this summer. It is important to remember though,
that the main aim in 3rd XI cricket is enjoyment, with achievement coming a close second, neither of which would
be possible without the help of Mr. Cousins and Mr. Potter. whom we thank sincerely.
U 14XI
P.7 W.2 D.2 L.2 T.l
A fair season. Spirits were high after a victory in the first game but then the weather disrupted events. A good win
against Swansea schools was followed by a defeat against a strong Monmouth Xl.
In the final game of the season there was a nail-biting finish against Llandovery. Defending a low total of 82.
defeat seemed inevitable until four run outs changed the course of the game. At the start of the last over, Llandovery
needed 3 runs to win with one wicket remaining. One run was eventually scored off the final delivery and a tie was a
fair result.
J. E. Digby (capt.) and A. L. P. Lewis (v.capt.) A. Meredith played well; M. J. Allnutt swatted effectively on many
occasions and M. Morris made a sound return to the game following his pre-season accident. Grateful thanks are
given to our coaches Mr. D. T. Cherry, Mr. K. T. Norkett and Mr. J. R. Williams.
U 13XI
A. Meredith
This was a mixed season, on the whole. We were playing most fluently against Monmouth. who had a very strong
side, despite the fact that we lost. We were lacking any sort of spirit from then on, trudging to the 'sacred' crease and
dangling around prodding at every loose ball and making very little firm contact whatsoever. But suddenly, we
started working harder, and gradually gaining a confident, determinted feeling to enjoy ourselves and so we did.
A couple of great matches followed in which we amassed very respectable scores at any level. Jason Griffiths, a
thorough stroke-maker and a very competent batsman led the onslaught against Llandovery, and though the result
was a draw, C.C.B. gained a victory in "Test Match terms".
To round off the season, we 'whitewashed' H.C.S. by totalling 184 for 4 and demolishing their batsmen for a
meagre 69 with Matthew Pomfret fetching 5 wickets.
SDME OF OUR BEST PERFORMANCES:
Against Bishop ofHereford: B of H 39 all out (N. Menon 3 for 5. Pomfret 4 for 7, Widdows 1 for 10, Griffiths 1 for 6)
Against Monkton House: C.C.B. 130 for 5 (J. Griffiths 56)
Against Llandovery: C.C.B. 150 for 3 (J. Griffiths 99)
Against H.C.S.: C.C.B. 184 for (4 J. Griffiths 84, D. Sheehan 31' (3 6'5, 24's)
H.C.S.: 69 (Pomfret 5 for 15)
Monmouth 156-3 (Edwards 62) C.C.B. (140 all out) S.G. 48
Griffiths' average was over 40 which is quite remarkable. Comparatively his timing is spot on and he had a
marvellous array of orthodox shots. Bad luck for not getting a century.
U12XI
Won 1, Lost 2, Drawn2.
N. Menon (3)
Unfortunately, of the five matches that were played, the under 12 team only won one match. This was against the
Hereford Cathedral School, in which Roderick took six wickets and Marchman took four wickets. Two matches
were drawn against L1andaff and Monkton House, while we were beaten by Monmouth and St. Johns, Porthcawl.
These four matches were closely contested, and there were many fine performances notably; Marshman, ROderick
and Redworth. Perhaps with more practice, commitment and enthusiasm. the team will gain more success in future
matches. Our sincere thanks to go Mr. James- Pratt and Mr. Marshall for their time and enthusiasm,
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D, Roderick (Captain)

"Sion Hooper defies the laws ofgravity"
"Sort it outAlex"
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THE PORTUGAL RUGBY TOUR EASTER 1987
J.Llewellin
After a tiring coach journey and a four hour wait at Manchester Airport the touring party of 26 boys and 4 masters
left a sunny Britain at 8.30 a.m. on Monday 6th April. After some 'In-flight Entertainment' from J. J. Griffiths, We
arrived in torrential rain at Lisbon airport-so much for the Thomson 'Winter Sun' holiday! On arrival at the 'Hotel
Paris' in EstoriL 12 miles from Lisbon, on the coast we found that we had a two hour wait for our rooms. Training
was called off because of the weather and some opted for an early night, but a few found the hotel disco
entertaining.
Tuesday morning saw an optimistic change in the weather and training took place on the beach-a unique
experience-but one not enjoyed by Alex Lewis! This was followed by a welcome first dip in the Atlantic. The next
day was our first game against Lisbon University, CCB winning 32-20. The pitch was alarming to say the least,
containing about 2 square yards of grass at the most! That night we enjoyed a reception where a certain 'Melanie'
will be remembered. Later on, it was discovered the next morning, Mr. Cherry left early with a headache, and Oliver
Facey, when discovered at 4.00 a.m. wandering the Estoril Streets told K.T.N. he'd been looking for the bank!
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Llandovery: Score 10-9 (W)
We stayed in their half of the field for about 15 minutes of the first half and should have scored a couple of tries but
made mistakes before they got a penalty kick, (so) going 3-0 up. In the 2nd half we played well and scored 2 tries
and conversion. At the very end of the match the opposition scored and converted but it was too late. Mr. Cousins
and Mr. Kleiser have trained us well and if we can cut out silly mistakes we could be a good team.
U 13XV
Lawrence Dovey (3)
The U.13's made a good start to the season by drawing in the supposed hardest game of the term against King's,
Worcester. The victory against Belmont was unexpected but the big disappointment came when we were defeated
by Q.E.H. Bristol 16-14. The next match we played was against Llandovery. We won by an amazing 2a-0! There
were encouraging displays by our No.8, the famous Kingsley Thomas; the tight head prop, Adam Khan; the hooker
Leon Spight; the two flankers, David Morgan and Adam Evans. Our outstanding backs were fly half Lee Francis
(vice-captain); serum half, Andrew Marshman (twice vice-captain); the left wing, Richard Price; centre, Simon
Thomas, and the priceless full back, Russel Williams.
Played
4
U12XV
Drawn
1
Won
2
Lost
1
M. Hepburn (2)
The U.12 XV have only been able to play 1 match, for the other match against Llandovery was cancelled. In the
match against Westbourne House 9 boys sCOred tries including myself. They were: Paul Roderick 1, Mark Jones 1,
Gareth Davies 1, Richard Thomas 2 and 3 converted, Edward Morgan 2.
Westbourne House: for 34 against a
Played 1 Won 1 Lost 0 Drawn a
1st & 2nd VII RUGBY REPORT-EASTER 1987
Edward Morgan, Capt. (1 )
The Season promised to be a good one. However, the original Sevens Squad suffered many injuries, including
three senior players, G. Davies, A. Skyrme and M. Legge.
However, the 1st Squad went to the Marches Sevens with a surprising amount of confidence and managed to get
through to the semi-finals before being knocked out by Plymouth College. This tournament brought out exceptional
displays by Joe Spender and Joe Copley-who surprised everyone by throwing a dummy and scoring.
The next tournament-Gowerton-saw the 1st and 2nd VII's Squad in action and led to a surprise as the 2nd VII
got further than the 1st until they were beaten by the eventual winners, Millfield, in the semiMfinal. The 1st VII were
knocked out in the quarter finals by the runners up, Strady.
A trip to Taunton was next and our most successful tournament. We were already through our group so super-SUb
AI Lewis claimed his only game of the season, although he now has an amazing array of supporters. O. Lloyd-Jones
proved to be on top form and scored in every match. We lost in the final to Millfield-who had won every
tournament we'd entered that season.
Blackpool was our next venue, and although it was a long journey up to Fylde, J. Lowry managed to keep us all
entertained on the bus. Although not the most successful of our tournaments-we suffered the injury of J. Copley
and O. L1oyd MJones-it was certainly the most enjoyable as there was a pleasant atmosphere in the hotel (when we
finally found it). M. Yendle proved able to fill Osian's space well, however we lost in the quarterfinals to K. Norkett's
next school, Stonyhurst.
Next was the big one-Rosslyn Park. This journey proved more interesting-with J. Lowry and Mr. Williams in
the coach. There proved to be quite a bit of support with several parents and masters turning up and, of course, our
"official" supporters. However, we disappointed the crowds and did not qualify for our group, although we had a
write-up in The Times and a photo of R. Sykes and O. L1oyd MJones in action. More publicity!
Although we did not win it was an enjoyable and eventful season. We would like to thank the coaching staff, Mr.
Norkett Mr. Williams and Mr. Thomas; we would also like to thank Mr. Hockey for allowing us the time for the
tournaments and to the Squad for their good behaviour wherever they went.
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A. Lewis (M6) and J. Lowry (M6)

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J. Llewellin

THE UNKNOWN PLANT CELL
Daily, Nightly, No
Words speechless,
Standing, sitting,
Perfect silence
Surrounded sequence,
Tightly fitting,
Out in force
No planned exit
Not a shadow
Solemn Sanctuary
Only fed by
Life-time master
We are many
But so lonely
Ever moving
Never far
J. H. Oavies (5)
THE PLAYGROUND MASTER
LITERATURE
Willing comrades,
You and I,
From the start,
It never changes
You arise, and
I will greet thee
Ever present.
Inside out,
I will serve, Or
Die myself
Life in your
Hands
United together
To move great,
Never lost
Always together.
Jake was obsessed. He couldn't help it, they were
like trees being burnt; trees can't stop the fire,
(But you can) screamed the voice of self criticism.
Jake laughed back at this feeling
(at you rself)
and then made his viJay to his beloved playground
(office)
and started to wait. to watch the children come.
Silence.
Then slam, out they came shouting, slam! out they
came screaming. The daily routine of burning the trees then
started again.
Suddenly, the sly, stupid sound of the siren erupted, and
and silence re-ruled the playground. Silence the loneliest
of sounds.
(Hal Hal You're still hungry, Jake, the fire still burns, where
will the water come from now? Where are the trees?)
"Shut Up!"
(Ha! Hal Face it Jake, you're obsessed, you're obsessed,)
"No!"
(Silence, stir, slam! shouting, slam! screaming, siren, stir,
silence, stir, slam! screaming, slam! screaming, slam! screaming,
silence, siren, stir, silence, silence, silence)
"!"
(You're obsessed, you are the child molester)
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S. S. Paddam (4)

MOCKER
Come,
Kick Me,
Come and scorn Me,
Laugh,
Go on Laugh.
You're stopping,
But why?
Go on,
Kick me,
Again.
Oh!
Don't worry about
Your friends,
They hate
Me too,
You see,
You're right
And I'm,
You see,
I'm wrong.
S. S. Paddam (4)
THE GARDEN
Frozen-frozen in time
In an unknown dimension.
Branches, nude with winter's 'dress,
Transparent, yet present
They sag ignominously,
Their still limbs,
Like dead tentacles,
Like frozen sectionf of lightning,
Are camouflaged by the­
Uniform shapes,
Natural chlorophyll colours
String-like attachments
Broad, brightening dicotYledons­
Leaves.
I've got
No right
To hit
You back, so
Don't worry.
Oh!
You want
Me to hit
You
Is it?
So
You can laugh at
Me; that's all right then,
Go on,
Laugh.
Frozen-frozen in time
In an unknown dimension.
Flowers, enhanced by their circumstances,
Their faces, sparkling yet absorbing.
They laugh appreciatingly,
Their slim physique
Like dancing marchsticks
Like lean hypnotised cobras
Are camouflaged by-
Plainness, vividness
Transparentness, non uniform shapes
Blend, yet prominent-
Nothing.
Anon.
Frozen-frozen in time
In an unknown dimension.
Grass, rude, pointing, accusing
Condemning any force,
That converts their haughty stature.
Like a mental forcefield
Like a bed of nails,
Their strength is camouflaged by the­
Clinging dampness.
Clear visibility,
Transparentness and soother-
Dew.
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R. D. Evans

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R. D. Evans

THE BADGER
I sit on this flat stone surface,
in a choir all of my own.
As I nod away to the sweet land of sleep,
my mind takes this summer's night entail
Suddenly a twig cracks,
and next a face with fur,
all mangled and dripping
with blood of creature that creature devours.
Then a face darts here and there.
but no more,
and then again sets grimace of chill
on that face of death,
that glance of hunger, the spring
like legs dart off into the horizon
It stalks its prey with
its war paint of black and
white, for only Badger,
will triumph from this of many battles.
The sleek body flies into action,
and deals death with claws
like razors.
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Now as the badger strips
the mutilated carcass clean.
Only the smell of badger is apparent,
save the sickening scent of
flesh is devoured in earnest
Having eaten his fill he
departs from me and leaves
me to my rest. Yet he will
be back for more to prey
on them that fear him
So as each distant
footpad fades I return to
slumber well knowing that
he has gone perhaps forever,
but he will rive in soul inside
the mind of mortals who remember.
o. Gabb (3)

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Lucy Palmer

WHAT CAN YOU KNOW OF
WRONG OR RIGHT. OF EVIL OR
GOOD? YOU ARE THE CRIME
This vision came
To a man asleep
Over a book
Beside his candle.
A beast came up
Into the flame
As into the dock.
The sleeper spoke:
"I have to laugh.
You stand accused
And convicted
Of being born
The Unicorn,
God's other son
Whose nature heals
With earthlier stuff,
But just the same
To be sacrlficed-
That opiate beast
Worshipped by
The humbly addicted
Bodily ill
And misery
Of the whole east:
Your every grain
Both anodyne
And Eucharist.
No wonder man
Craving his drug
Divides you small
Strips every scrap
And bloody rag
Off your wrath,
Hooked on his faith
Or senile hope
Your relics will heal
And restore all.
OLD BRECONIAN NEWS
And carves your horn
To adorn
The dagger that stands
His touchy pride's
Totem pole-
The sentinel
Over the hole
Of his navel
And what it hides.
You are to blame.
With your horn's length
You have nailed your strength
To Eden's coffin
Tree, the tree
Of Sophistry
Too solidly
To tug yourself free.
So now you die."
Already dead
The Rhino cried
From a puddle of blood
Almost dried
In the African dust:
What can you know
Of right or wrong
Of good or evil?
You are the crime.
I accept
I no more exist
Outside you dream
And lethal whim
Of what I am
Than the Beetle can­
Though on many aplaque
Where the dead go
Beneath Egypt
The rising sun
And horn of Iight­
Be other than black"
Then the man sighed
And sniffed the waft
Of a candle snuffed.
And lay back in the crypt
of his time-warped skull
Under a wall
Where long ago
The Rhino had left
His lowley name
As a silhouette
Writ in soot
***
The Rhino's mask, a total wound,
The whole face a mouth opened
Uttering its heart-blood a cry,
Fails to deter a single fly.
His murderer hears the bloody mouth
Tell more than the horn is worth:
Glamour of the game, the poachers' wars,
Appease addicted ancestors.
The middle-man, who folds the notes,
Deafened by the silenced throats
That feed mankind, yawn at blood
That curses man and cries to God.
And he who wears the Rhino's knife
Hearing the cry, cannot believe
That this, his pride, is a global crime
For which the fine is a global shame.
N. Menon (3)
Canon N. W.J. Autton, (1933-39) is now Chancellor of lIandaff Cathedral. (Formei' OBs to hold this Office were
J.D. James, ST. Phillips and W.M.G. Simon). Dr. Autton has published yet another book.
J.N. Davies (1947-54) Chief Development Engineer for Lee Green Precision Industries.
G.c. Jones (1978-85) Graduated from R.M.A. Sandhurst (Sovereign's Platoon). Commissioned into 1st Battalion,
Royal Welch Fusiliers.
K.A. Jones (1950-56) Appointed Managing Director of Ruberoid (J.K.) Limited.
w'J.B. Jones (1972-77) is on the Staff of Loretto Junior School.
J.M.N. Powell (1967-72) now a Captain in the Royal Regiment of Wales. He qualified as a Solicitor before joining
the Army and is at present at Staff College.
J.N. Powell (1973-78) Lieutenant in the Royal Regiment of Wales and was Mentioned in Despatches (Northern
Ireland Tour) 16th., October, 1984.
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SPORTS DAY RESULTS
EVENT FI RST & Performance SECOND THIRD
100m Junior A.L.P. Lewis 12.8 D.J.B. Sheehan P. Daly
Middle J.M.W. Cale 12.37 B. AI-Bahrani R. Harvey
Senior J.R. Spender 11.16 J.C. Cale T.F.G. Neumann
200m Junior A.L.P. Lewis 27.7 J. Masters P. Daly
Middle J.M.W. Cale 26.5 G. Rogers R. Harvey
Senior J.R. Spender 23.62 J.C. Cale T.F.G. Neumann
400m Junior W.J. Exton 68.19 J. Griffiths N.S. James
Middle J.M.W. Cale 59.6 J.L. Fells C.H. Hides
Senior J.R. Spender 52.65' J.e. Care G.L. Barry
800m Junior J. Griffiths 2.37.80 W. Henry N.S. James
Middle J.L. Fells 2.26.34 N. Weston D.G. Williams
Senior J. Bryon 2.19.3 P. Reynolds G. Barry
1500m Junior A.J. Marshman 5.30.07' J. Griffiths R.G.W. Turner
Middle J.L. Fells 5.14 S. Crompton N.J. Weston
Senior P. Reynolds 4.47.54 J. Bryon A. Rose
Hurdles Junior T.G. Jones 15.17 W.J. Exton J.G.W. Masters
Middle B. AI-Bahrani 14.5 G. Powell
Senior T.F.G. Neumann 12.2 J.R. Spender M.J.C. Dempsey
Long
Jump
Triple
Jump
High
Jump
Junior P. Daly 4.13 T.G. Jones S.P.W. Masters
Middle G. Powell 5.23 M.J. Allnutt J.M.W. Cale
Senior J. Horsham 5.87 G.O.C. Llewellyn J.C. Cale
Junior AL.P. Lewis 9.73 J.M. Edwards O.A Lucas
Middle G. Powell 10.52 J.M.W. Cale E.P.M. Holland
Senior J. Horsham 13.00' G.O.C. Llewellyn P. Rees
Junior S.P.W. Masters 1.21 J.M. Robinson T.L.G. Williams
Middle N.J. Weston 1.37 H.L. Williams S. Sharma
Senior J.A. Copley 1.50 AC. Brundrett G.O.C. Llewellyn
Shot Junior AL.P. Lewis 12.27' D.J.B. Sheehan J.R. Skelding
Middle J.H. Davies 9.19 J.L. Fells J.C. Mayglothing
Senior P. Rees 10.20 J.A. Copley T.F.G. Neumann
Discus Junior AL.P. Lewis 42.89' D.J.B. Sheehan P. Daly
Middle E.P.M. Holland 31.96 J.C. Mayglothling J.H. Davies
Senior J.J. Griffiths 29.56 R.T.W. Horne S.E. Thomas
Javelin Junior J.R. Skelding 27.49 I.E.G. Lumby B. Bradley-Watson
Middle G. Powell 39.4 R. Curtis M.J. Allnutt
Senior J. Horsham 41.45 P. Rees RT.W. Horne
Relay Junior Reds 56.80 Alway Donaldsons
Middle Reds 51.80 Blues Donaldsons
Senior Orchard 47.80 Blues Reds
New School Record
Standards Cup Reds
Sports Cup Reds
Victor Ludorum A L. P. Lewis
Best Performance Cup - J.R. Spender/AL.P. Lewis
6th FORM GIRLS' BOARDING HOUSE OPENED
AT CHRIST COLLEGE
The new boarding house for 32 6th Form Girls was opened at Christ College, Brecon, on Saturday, 16th
November 1987. After the Lord Bishop of Swansea and Brecon had blessed the building, the Rt. Hon. the Lord
Caccia of Abernant, the former Ambassador to Washington and provost of Eton, unveiled the dedicative plaque. The
house is to be known as de Winton House, in memory of the long association between the de Winton family and
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Christ College, and Lord Caccia described how the association started with Walter de Winton attending the school
in 1750. Walter de Winton later became the High Sheriff of Brecon and Radnor, the local MP and at some stage the
very first Governor of Chittagong. He also became a Governor of the School and, subsequently, quite a number of
his descendants attended the College and became Governors in their time during the intetvening 237 years. The
Headmaster expressed his thanks to the 25 to 30 members of the de Winton family who attended the ceremony,
some having come from considerable distances: and he also expressed the school's thanks to the local Architect
(Mr. F. Tudor Morgan) of the Hurley, Denbury, Morgan Partnership of Abergavenny, and the local Building
Contractors (R. J. stephens of Talybont on Usk) for their outstanding workmanship in the de Winton House, which
would surely stand for at least another 237 years.
Lord Caccia then led the visitors and parents on a tour through the house: the Housemaster and his wife (Mr. and
Mrs. J. M. Reece) welcomed him to the 1st Year 6th Form Common Room and the House Tutor (Miss A. M.
Hembrow) welcomed him to the 2nd Year 6th Form Common Room. The Head of House (Joanna Luxton) received
him on the first floor where many of the resident girls subsequently received the visitors in their single or double
study bedrooms. Lord Caccia, former Oxford University Rugby Football Blue, was most impressed with the
furnishings and modern comforts of the individual and common rooms: he was further distracted .by the straightbehind-the-posts-and-over-the-crossbar
view of the Christ College 1st XV -v- Clifton College Rugby Football
Match which had by then started (the final score was 6-6). The ceremonies finished with tea for the de Winton
family and other visitors in the main dining hall, and another era-that of 6th Form girls attending the College on a
full-time basis-was launched in its 446 year history.
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Marriages
Major D.J.L. Arter (1963-70) and Sister Margaret Ward in Germany in June 1984.
D.P. Griffiths (1965-69) and Miss Sarah Jacqueline Hussey at the Church of St. Nicholas Edmondsham, Dorset in
August 1985.
W.J.B. Jones (1972-77) and Miss Hilary Forbes at St. Mary's Reigate in April 1985.
N.D. Elston (1972-6) and Miss Joanne Croxford at Tenby 1986.
R de R. Morgan (1974-79) and Miss Susan McGaw in Japan on 31 st January 1987.
Chancellor D. Hywel Davies (1927-32) and Mrs. Carmelia Simon.
J.J.M. Arter (1963-9) and Miss Amanda Thomas daughter of the late L.I. Jones DB at Christ Church, Radyr in June
1987.
Engagements
C.L.D. Clarke (1969-75) Old Boy Committee Member and Miss Phillipa Mary Ward.
Births
E.C.Rees (1972-6) A Son.
D.J.L. Arter (1963-70) A Daughter Elinor Victoria.
"Donnlngton 1987-J. Llewellin"
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