CHOBA and Christ’s Hospital-related News Archive 
Changes in the CHA Board and a new chairman.
Departures from the CHA Board
Having led the CHA as Chairman of the Board for the past 3 years, Steve Webb (Coleridge A '60–'69) has now stepped down from the Board. We would like to take this opportunity to thank Steve for his commitment and leadership over the past 3 years, and for all his commitment to CH and its various organisations.
Rebecca Ramsay-Smith (Leigh Hunt B, Grecians East '99–'01)has also had to step down from the Board due to personal circumstance and commitments.
Carol Stevens (née Rayson, 3's '59–'65) has been with the CHA Board as the Almoners' representative since its inception. Having completed her term as an Almoner, she has also relinquished her role on the board. Carol was instrumental in the establishment of the CHA and the transition from the CH Club. We are most grateful to Carol for all her wise steering and advice over the past years.
Our new Chairman of the CHA Board
With Steve stepping down, we're pleased to announce that
Adrian Bawtree (Leigh Hunt A, Peele A '79–'86, CH Staff) has been elected as the new Chairman of the CHA Board. Adrian has been on the Board as the Headmaster's Representative since the start of the CHA, and applied to
join the Board as a full member when the recent vacancies arose. Given both his close contact with the school and his continuing involvement in the CHA, he was proposed and accepted as the new Chairman. We look forward to his leadership, and continuing to build even closer ties between the CHA and the School.
New CHA Board Members
With Carol Stevens' departure as Almoners' Representative, we are pleased to welcome
Clare Tattersall (Hertford 1s & 8s '63–'71) as our new Almoners' Representative.
Also, following the recent adverts in the Old Blue and on the website for applications for new CHA Board Members, we're very pleased to announce the following additions to the board:-
- Nick Angel, (Barnes A, Thornton A/B '81-'88)
- Andrew Howgego, (Barnes A, Thornton A '66-'73)
Full details of the CHA Board can be found in the Contacts page of the website, on the CHA Board page.
2008 CHA Carol Concert
The fourth annual CHA Carol Concert took place on Wednesday 10th December at St John’s Church, Waterloo. We had an excellent turn out with 200 guests and a choir and band 25 strong.
At 6pm prompt our Master of Ceremonies, David Eastburn, called us to order and welcomed us to the concert. We started with an old favourite, Once in Royal David's City, to get everyone in the mood and following a reading by Richard Poulton continued with the carols: Unto us a Son is Born, The First Noel and O Little Town of Bethlehem.
The programme also allowed for some choir solos, a further reading by Kate Atkinson and as befits a CH concert, the music was of a very high standard.
Linden Innes Hopkins worked wonders with the choir in the very short rehearsal period and Dean Ryan did a fantastic job with his ability to sprint from the piano at the front of the church up into the organ loft at the back between choir and congregation pieces.
We finished not, as in previous years, with much standing up and sitting down to “The Twelve Days of Christmas”, but instead to foot stamping as we demanded figgy pudding in the final verse of “We wish you a Merry Christmas”.
Following the hearty singing was the good cheer in the form of the mulled wine and mince pies and for many onto All Bar One for a few more!
A big thank you from the CHA to all who gave up their time to make this event happen, which makes this flagship event an opportunity for mingling, renewing old acquaintances, sharing anecdotes and memories and officially starting Christmas!
Photos from the evening are now available in the Photo Gallery
Message about CHA Manager from the Acting Clerk, Tony Hogarth-Smith
Message from the Acting Clerk, Tony Hogarth-Smith
Michelle Sutlieff will leave her role of CHA Manager in mid-January in order to take up a Marketing role as a Brand Manager with a company based in Horsham. Michelle came to us with a great deal of marketing and brand management experience in commercial companies and will be returning to and progressing in that career.
In the short time she has been with us Michelle has made a considerable impact. Hard working, tolerant of the many individual foibles that have presented themselves to her and above all a good organiser, she has worked well with the Board and kept a vitality to the many events and activities, aided by the supportive strengths of Wendy Killner.
I am sorry to see Michelle depart but congratulate her on her new appointment; I am sure that all of us connected to the CHA will wish her well for the future.
As to what happens next, I am aiming to join a meeting of the Board to review the post prior to seeking a new recruit.
THS
CH Performing Arts Events - January to March 2009
Please find below a link to the programme detailing 16 events which will take place during Jan-Mar 2009 period at the CH. Contact the Box Office for more details: 01403 247434.
The CH Performing Arts Programme for 2009
Shop prices reduced in line with VAT drop...
In line with the recent reduction in the VAT from 17.5% to 15%, we've reduced the prices in the CHA Shop!
There's still time to order Christmas Cards, CH Ties and CH Cufflinks for Christmas presents, and to order your CHA Carol Concert tickets.
Get your order in quick for Christmas...
Visit our secure online shop to place your order.
Join us for some festive cheer after the CHA Christmas Carol Concert!
Join fellow Old Blues after the CHA Christmas Carol Concert to help refuel after some superb carol singing! Kate Atkinson (Col B 93-00) and Michelle Sutlieff, the CHA Manager, invite any Old Blues following the Carol Concert, or around Waterloo, on the evening of Wednesday 10th December to drinks at All Bar One, 1 Chicheley Street - just round the corner from St John's Church. Click here to see a map to the venue.
We have a reservation from 7.30pm onwards, we hope to see you there!
Should you need anymore details please contact the CHA Office.
The Lord Mayor’s Show
Report by Mortimer Pockett, Grecian
“The pupils of Christ’s Hospital got onto a coach in the early hours of Saturday morning, 8th November, for the trip to London. We were all ready for the long day ahead of us and everyone was excited to take part in this annual show once again. The event itself is nearly 800 years old; it has taken place nearly every year and did not even stop because of the Blitz or Black Death. It was also impressively the first event to be broadcast on television.
“This year, 151 organisations took part in the three mile march but the CH Band was in pride of place in the middle of the official coaches carrying some of London’s most important people. We played marches such as ‘The Contemptibles’, ‘Blaze Away’ and ‘Army and Marine’ and everywhere we could hear cries of ‘Come on Christ’s Hospital!’ from Old Blues and fans of the School. It seems that everywhere Housey goes there are people who recognise the unique school uniform and exceptional Band.
Even the Lord Mayor stood and applauded as the Band marched past, showing the strong relationship CH has with the City of London.
“It has been a privilege to take part in the Lord Mayor’s Show for six years. Every year has been different and enjoyable. I was hoping that my last Lord Mayor’s Show would be memorable; due to the appalling weather I do not think I will forget it at all!”
James Hooper & Rob Gauntlett named National Geographic 2008 Adventurers of the Year
The National Geographic Society give an annual award that celebrates the most outstanding accomplishments in the world of exploration, conservation and humanitarian work and this year it was awarded to James Hooper (MaB 98-05).and Rob Gauntlett (MaB 98-05).
The 21-year-olds were named National Geographic 2008 Adventurers of the Year at the society's base in Washington DC.
For more information on this accomplishment, please use the following link: read more
CHA Carol Concert Programme
We are pleased to announce the Programme for the 2008 CHA Carol Concert. Your conductor for the evening will be Ms Linden Innes Hopkins (5’s 1961-70) and your MC is Mr David Eastburn (MdA 1947-55).
The Congregational Carols being sung will be:
Once in Royal David City
Unto Us Is Born A Son
The First Noel
O Little Town of Bethlehem
Hark the Herald Angels Sing
The Choir Music will include:
Shepherds Pipe Carol - John Rutter
The Blessed Son of God - Vaughan Williams
Masters in this Hall - Trad arr Willcocks
We now have 25 volunteers for the Old Blue choir. If you are interested in singing in the Choir or playing an instrument for some or all of this service then let us know in the the CHA Office.
We look forward to seeing as many of you as possible on Wednsday 10th December.
Brass players needed for the CHA Christmas Carol Concert!
We are getting a great response at the CHA Office for this year's Carol Concert at St Johns Church, Waterloo from 6-7pm on Wednesday 10th December. However, we are low on Old Blues who can play brass instruments to accompany our wonderful Old Blue's Choir.
So, if you want to relive your CH Band days and meet fellow Old Blues in the process, please do get in contact with me electronically or via the telephone on 01403 246618. Michelle Sutlieff, CHA Manager
ARMISTICE DAY AT CHRIST’S HOSPITAL
Over 1500 pupils, staff and Old Blues at Christ’s Hospital School, marked Armistice Day and the 90th anniversary of the end of World War One with a special Service linked to Remembrance Sunday. Wreathes were laid with prayers and the sounding of The Last Post and two minutes silence. The address was by Sir Garry Johnson KCB OBE MC DSc (Hon), Treasurer of Christ’s Hospital.
The CHA were delighted to have over 50 Old Blues and guests come along to this service, many of whom have/have had a military background since leaving CH.
The Service took place in front of the War Memorials at the School. Over 3,000 Old Blues fought for their country and 370 died during this conflict, named on the memorial tablets, including two who were awarded the Victoria Cross. A group of Old Blues, known as ‘The Feast of Five’ were reunited when commissioned into the Royal Sussex Regiment. They enjoyed a meal together when on leave just before the Battle of Passchendaele; two subsequently lost their lives. One survivor was Lieutenant Edmund Blunden, poet and author of the ‘Undertones of War’.Following the Service at the School, hundreds of poppies were placed by pupils, staff and visitors in the Quadrangle.
The Service was just one of the events Christ’s Hospital has organised over the past months to mark the 90th year. In October, the School’s Band was greatly honoured to perform at The Menin Gate, Belgium and pupils visited the Ypres War Graves. In a cross-curricular project, the History, Music, English, Art and Drama Departments drew together the School’s connections with WW1 in an exhibition of memorabilia from the School’s museum, as well as paintings, poetry, musical compositions by the pupils who imagined themselves in the place of one of the Old Blue soldiers and a dramatic enactment of the experience of war, both from the front and at home, inspired by the letters of Vera Brittain and her correspondents.
.More photographs from this day are available in the events gallery.
CH are featured in BBC Radio 4 Programme
During the Band's visit to the Menin Gate in October, a recording was made of a programme for BBC Radio 4 which will be broadcast on Remembrance Sunday at 11.45am (can also be accessed via BBC iPlayer).
The programme starts with the CH Band, followed by interviews with young people,including CH pupils, about the Great War.
Radio 4 'The Menin Gate' synopsis:-
Mark Whitaker reports from the Menin Gate in the Belgian city of Ypres, a symbol of remembrance that, some 90 years after WWI, still has the power to affect visitors deeply.
The Last Post has been played there by local buglers every night since 1929, except during WWII, and it is the most visited site on the Western Front. The imposing memorial arch lists the names of over 50,000 British and Commonwealth soldiers who fell in the Great War and have no known grave.
CH Band will no longer be playing at the final sailing of the QE2
Please be aware that following the distribution of Housey!, the decision has been taken that the CH Band will not be playing for the final voyage of the QE2 at Southampton, as advertised in the Housey! timetable.
Please accept our apologies for this amendment.
The Old Blue September 08 available for download
The latest edition of The Old Blue magazine is now available for download in PDF format from the Electronic ‘Old Blue’ & ‘Blue’ Magazine Archive page.
The downloads are broken into sections, including CHA News, Old Blues Day review, Reunions, Sports, Interviews, 180 Degrees, Memories, Creative Old Blues, Updates, Remembering. There's also a copy of the recently completed CHA Survey (note that this has now closed)
You can also download previous magazines, including the school magazine, The Blue, as well.
2009 Christ's Hospital Reunion Programme Dates
The CHA are delighted to announce the 2009 CHA programme of events being held at CH. We are welcoming back Old Blues on their 10,20,30,40 and 50 year anniversaries to re-visit the site and see how it has changed and meet up with their peers and teaching staff, including the new Head Master. These events include lunch in Dining Hall with current pupils, which proved a great success at last years' reunions. We also have Old Blues Day, open to all Old Blues and their families, planned for June 2009 (date to be advised).
To access these dates visit the events page.
Any queries concerning these events, please contact the CHA Manager
Check back on the CHA Events Page after Christmas for more specific details on each event.
Middleton Reunion 2008 -Wednesday 8th October
Wednesday 8th October was a glorious day. The sun shone from morning till night and helped to make the Middleton reunion a great success with Old Blues from many parts of the world.
Middleton was the last Avenue block to be renovated and the first to benefit from the spacious and modern family ‘Townhouse with private garden’ concept of houseparents accommodation. The simultaneous reunions in Mid A and Mid B celebrated this renaissance of Middleton. In the morning, those present were taken around the boarding house and the houseparents accommodation, witnessed the unveiling of plaques by CH Treasurer Sir Garry Johnson, himself a Mid A Old Blue, to commemorate the development and then took part in group photographs.
The assembled gathering then saw a magnificent Lunch Parade. The Band, which had only returned a few hours earlier from an outstanding contribution to the evening ceremony at the Menin Gate in Ypres, marched past and saluted the Treasurer, the Head Master and the Clerk who were accompanied in front of Dining Hall by Keith Lugton and Michael Bamford as standard bearers for Mid A and Mid B respectively.
This, the largest reunion held at CH, consisted of 48 Old Blues from Mid A and 45 from Mid B, who had all entered the school by 1965. Together with 45 supporters and guests, around 140 people sat down to lunch in Big School. After explanations of how the Middleton houseparents accommodation had been funded and other aspects of the current Christ’s Hospital, the Treasurer, the Head Master and the Clerk answered questions from the audience.
Then Lance Reynolds, Mid B Old Blue and treasurer/secretary of the Friends of Christ’s Hospital in America, presented to CH a copy of Ackermann’s Public Schools, a vast book published in 1816 which contains wonderful pictures of the main public schools of that time (including Christ’s Hospital – described as a free-school) and a write-up of each. This will form the centrepiece of a special display in the Library.
The visitors were then free to visit other parts of the school, including the Art School and the Doyle School of Design and Technology, funded by the Doyle family and opened by Jack Doyle, Mid A Old Blue, last year.
Grateful thanks were expressed to all the CH staff who had made it possible to have such a successful reunion.
The party then attended a short chapel service. The lesson (Rejoice in the Lord always from Philippians chapter 4) was read by Susan Mitchell, who as Treasurer of CH in 1998 was closely involved in the successful Mid A appeal at that time. The homily by Rev Muna Mitra in his last reunion service before leaving CH was most uplifting and reflected the volume of the singing by the congregation, accompanied on the organ by current Mid A pupil Adam Matthias.
The gathering dispersed after tea in Dining Hall and the Court Room, only for many to find themselves meeting again at the Boar’s Head (formerly the Fox and Hounds) to celebrate a hugely enjoyable day.
Photographs taken by the CHA Office during the Middleton Event can be viewed here. Should you wish to add your own personal photographs of the day to this gallery please send them into the The CHA Office.
Report written by Middleton Reunion Joint Organiser Mr Chris Pearson.
90th Anniversary of WW1 - the Old Blue Roll of Honour
As we draw towards the 90th anniversary of World War One, we are delighted that we can share David Miller's (LaB 1948-55) work on the involvement of Old Blues in WW1, available on the CHA Website until 1st December 2008.
In 2005, David started to look into the involvement of Old Blues in World War One. He started with the “Record of Service” and the “Roll of Honour” published by the Counting House in December 1920, which listed all known Old Blues who had served in and died as a result of their recently-concluded war. His first step was to compare these two documents to the names listed on the Dining Hall War Memorial (DHWM) and discovered that there were several differences.This led David to review every name by comparing the names in the Christ’s Hospital records with official documents and deeper research where necessary into names where there were major discrepancies.
This has resulted in a far more detailed and accurate Roll of Honour (along with a set of Guidance notes) which can be
viewed in this article.
Any queries or questions regarding this piece of work, please forward them to the CHA Manager.
Christ's Hospital Foundation announces resignation of Clerk
Christ’s Hospital Foundation has announced that its Clerk and Chief Executive, Paul Tuckwell will be leaving the charity in November.
During his time at Christ’s Hospital Mr. Tuckwell, a former senior banker in the City of London, guided the Foundation through the initial period of substantial change in its governance and organisational structure and introduced a simplified committee structure for the trustee body. He has been instrumental in establishing a new Medium Term Financial Plan and led the initial stage of an ongoing review of the Foundation's Investment Strategy.
Thanking Mr. Tuckwell for his contribution, the Treasurer of Christ’s Hospital said:
"Paul has helped us enormously by leading some key reforms using the skills he gained from his financial background. He now feels that it would more appropriate for a new appointee to take on the implementation phase of the Plan he helped create. We wish him the very best in his next endeavours".
Correction to the Christ's Hospital Roll of Honour Old Blue article
The Old Blue, September 2008. Please note the following corrections:
1. Page 32. Caption to upper picture reads "Bishop of Westminster" and should be "Bishop of Worcester."
2. Page 32. Lower left picture. The last word of the caption should be "CEMETERY" and not "Cemetry."
3. Page 33. Final Paragraph. Penultimate sentence after "live" should read "with and tend".
We apologise for any inconveniance caused by this error.
CHA Carol Concert 2008
It is our pleasure to give you details on the 2008 CHA Carol Concert. Following on from last year's success we will be holding the concert in the same venue as last year, at St John's Church, Waterloo Road, London, on Wednesday 10th December 2008 at 6pm.
The evening will start at 6pm with carols and readings from your fellow Old Blues followed by a glass of warming mulled wine and mince pies!
Ticket prices are £6.00 for adults, £3.00 for students and those aged between 12 and 18, children under 12 years are free. To book tickets please use our secure online booking facility by clicking here or alternatively call the CHA office on 01403 247665.
If you are interested in singing in the choir, or if you regularly play a brass instrument and want to contribute to the evening by taking part, please contact Wendy Killner by email or on 01403 247665. Rehersals for the choir will start from 4.00pm at the venue.
If you are still in touch with your CH peer group, why not help us organise Christmas drinks after the event! Contact Michelle Sutlieff by email or on 01403 246618 to help market the event.
We will shortly publish more details on this event so check back on the website in the next few weeks to find out who your conductor will be and how the choir is coming on!Order your copy of the School Blue - A report on the 2007/8 academic year
The annual School magazine, reflecting the year 2007/8 will be published in late November, featuring a whole range of activities including Sport, Music, Drama, Creative Writing and Art and once again a CD of the best of CH music.
The price will be £10.00 incl p&p. If you would like a copy, you can place your order via the CHA shop, or contact Wendy Killner at the CHA office. Should you wish to pay by cheque please make them payable to “Christ’s Hospital” and send to CHA, Counting House, Christ's Hospital, Horsham, West Susex RH13 0YP.
Closing date for orders 15th November 2008.
WW1 Armistice Day at Christ's Hospital
Christ's Hospital are putting together a morning of Services and WW1 displays for Armistice Day 2008, the 90th anniversary of WW1, on Tuesday 11th November.
We have 300 tickets for this event avaliable to Old Blues, on a first come basis, the programme of events will be:
10.30 am: Guests in place at viewing points in The Quad (Old Blues will be asked to stand or sit, where seats are avaliable, on the grass infront of Common Room and Court Room).
10.40 am: Pupils formed up in The Quad
10.50 am: Service begins with laying of wreathes
11.20 am: Service concludes with planting of poppies
11.30-12:15 am: Coffee/Biscuits in Dining Hall, where WW1 displays from various CH departments will be on show.
If you would like to take lunch after this time, please contact the CHA Office,where we can recommend local places to dine.
To book your place at this event please contact Wendy Killner via email or on 01403 247665. Please note there will be a charge on the day for coffee and biscuits taken in Dining Hall.
Join the CHA Advisory Board
Applications are invited for a vacancy that has arisen on the Christ’s Hospital Association Advisory Board following the resignation of Richard Ruck. Applications are sought from all Old Blues who would like to contribute to the development of the CHA and represent their peer group on the Board.
The role of the Board is to:
- Provide support and guidance to the Christ’s Hospital Association staff,
- Advise on the level and type of service to be provided
- Assist with events and activities where appropriate
What are the commitments of a Board member?
There are monthly teleconference’s and three to four face to face meetings either in London or Horsham a year. The initial term of office is for three years.How do I apply?
Interested applicants should contact the CHA Manager for an application form which will need to be submitted by the 31st October 2008. Applications will be considered by the CHA Advisory Board Nominations Committee which will take into account the capability and skills of each applicant and how they can contribute to the work of the CHA. We envisage to announce the new appointment by Christmas 2008.Christ's Hospital Band visit to Menin Gate
The CH Band will be performing at the Menin Gate, Ypres on Monday 6th October. The Band will be there from 7pm, the Last Post is sounded at 8pm each evening by the local fire brigade and the Band will play prior to this ceremony. The next day the Band will be visiting the WW1 battlefields and the graves of the Old Blues who fell in the Great War.
Old Blues are welcome to attend this service, although will need to make their own arrangements to make this trip.
Should you need more information on this visit please contact the CHA Office on 01403 247665.
OB Golfing Society 2008 Masters Match Report
AUTUMN MASTERS’ MATCH 2008
Masters Match Results
We had an excellent turnout by both the Masters and the Old Blues for this match at Mannings Heath. It was also very nice to see John Stilwell and Bob Rae who joined us for the meal afterwards.We also welcomed a new ‘young’ member Warren Smith. Unfortunately we lost 6/1 but we must congratulate our 'senior' members David Spackman playing with Dennis Quinn and Mervyn Yewe Dyer playing with Colin Ely who Halved their matches. Well Done! For more details see the Link to the OB Golfing Society page
Autumn Meeting 2008
We are very light on numbers for this event. It is not too late to join us. The following are booked in: Jeremy Huntingford, Donald Payne, John Winterbotham, Brian Quaife, Colin Russell, Dennis Quinn, Peter Farnfield, Courtney Burtenshaw, Philip Holden, Rosemarie Varley and Rosemary Adkins.
By popular demand, I thought, we are returning to Cowdray Park Golf Club, Midhurst on Monday, September 22nd 2008. Coffee and Bacon rolls will be served from 09.00. We will be teeing off from 10.00 in threes for nine holes, a ploughman’s lunch and then The Ross Goobey Trophy will be played for over 18 holes, teeing off at 1.30pm. Dinner will be two courses. The charge will be £75, or, for those under 28 years £38. and for those in full time Education £19. Anyone who prefers to omit the Morning Round need pay only £64. Members of Cowdray pay £39.00. Buggies £20 a round or £35 for the day.
Send an email to Rosemary Adkins if you wish to play.
YOB (Young Old Blues) Drinks in London –Friday 26th September
Come and join us for a drink after work on Friday 26th September at the Chandos (by Trafalgar Square) from 6pm.
It's been a while since we've had Young OBs drinks so it would be great to see lots of you to catch up! If you're planning to come along, please drop us a line at youngoldblues@chassociation.org
Kate Atkinson (ColB 1993-00)
Help needed to research Rugby memorabilia
A New Zealand Old Blue has obtained a vintage piece of Old Blues RFC memorabilia from 1930. It is a 1930 Farewell Supper Menu for H H McCleery on the eve of his departure to the wilds of Tanganyika, held at the Bedford Head Hotel, Maiden Lane, The Strand, London WC2 on 3rd July 1930. It has been signed on the back by 25 guests from the supper, probably old players.
Does anyone know any details of players list's from that era?
Some of the signatures are Paul Osborne, K Oliver, R J Rogers, W Weeks, M Payne, A Bennett, S Wales and S Reed.
Forward any help to the CHA Manager (manager@chassociation.org) who will forward on any information.
Network with other professional Old Blues via 'LinkedIn'
For those who are members of the www.LinkedIn.com network, you can now join the “Old Blues” Group. To do this, access your account and then select Groups, then enter “Old Blues” in the search box.
The following link should take you straight there:- http://www.linkedin.com/groups?gid=87763
Christ's Hospital A-Level Results
Once again this year’s Christ's Hospital A Level results were outstanding, with an overall pass rate of 99%, an A/B pass rate of 73% and an average UCAS points total of 325 points.
No fewer than 28 candidates, which is nearly a quarter of the group, achieved three or more A grades at A Level. Of particular note were Rosa Blaus, who gained five A grades and Ralph Hick, Edward Hudson, Dean Ryan and Helen Talbot (from Horsham) who achieved 4 A grades.
Also amongst the top performing candidates were Duncan Evans (AAAAC), Harry Dadswell (AAAB), Christopher Hockey (AAA), William Warman (AAA) and Matthew Phillips (from Horsham with AAA), who have all won places at Cambridge.
The Head Master, Mr John Franklin, said, “I am delighted with these results and very proud that the vast majority of our boys and girls have, through their own hard work and the support of their teachers, gained grades that will allow them to move on to exciting and fulfilling careers in the wider world.”
In recent years well over 90% of Christ’s Hospital pupils have progressed to their first choice of university and indications are that this will again be the case, with most pupils taking up places at Russell Group universities in this country or at good universities in the USA.
Calling all Hertford Old Blues who were at Hertford between 1944 and 1952
Heather Kleynhans (nee Burrows), who moved from the UK to live overseas in 1963, is in search of any Hertford Old Blues from the period of 1944 to 1952 to regain contact.
Heather is now based in South Africa, and would welcome any emails from former classmates and friends.
Get in touch via email - email Heather
For more appeals to find long lost friends from School visit Who's Blue Online or get in touch with the CHA Office on CHA Manager or 01403 247665.
Queensland Old Blues Founders Day Dinner
Geoff Hines, Section Secretary for Queensland Old Blues is offering an invitiation to any Old Blues travelling to Australia in October 2008 to join them on Friday October 31st to their Founders Day Dinner.
For further details email Geoff.
Return visit to the 'Forgotten Blues' exhibition at Hertford Museum
Hertford Old Blues are planning a return visit on Saturday the 2nd of August to the 'Forgotten Blues’ Exhibition at Hertford Museum (Hertford Museum, 18 Bull Plain, Hertford, Hertfordshire SG14 1DT)
.The 'Forgotten Blues' exhibition tells the story of the school that existed in Hertford for over 300 years. The exhibition illustrates the development of the school, from its early origins in 1552 in London, to the eventual move to the home counties and in particular—to Hertford in the late 17th century—which eventually became the home of the girl’s school.
This return visit is open to ALL former Hertford Old Blues, but there has been a particular drive to attract back former members of Houses 2 and 5. People intend to turn up at the Museum late morning, adjourning in groups to lunch somewhere close by. Those who are staying into the evening will probably meet up again, somewhere like Café Rouge. Please note as this is not a ‘formal’ or 'organised' event, no arrangements have been made for access to the buildings on the school site in Hertford.
Click here to request further detailsOld Blues Day 2008 - summary and photos
We were pleased to welcome back over 300 Old Blues and their guest's to Christ's Hospital last Sunday. We were very lucky with the weather which allowed the tradition of picnics to take place around the campus.
The day started with a welcome from Head Master John Franklin, who gave an update on Christ's Hospital in its current format and his appreciation at seeing so many Old Blues return for Old Blues Day.
As we exited Big School the band struck up with Beating Retreat, which many watched around the Quad.
Dining Hall welcomed over 200 Old Blues for lunch where Old Blues were reacquainted at tables set out by decade and seperately for those that attended Hertford - I'm reliably told by many Old Blues the food was the best yet at Old Blues Day.
After lunch we filed out for the afternoon activities which included visits to the Museum, Art & Technology Dept, Library, Middleton A and Thornton A boarding houses, Theatre and Old Blue Girls and Boys Sporting activites. The afternoon visits down 'The Tube' proved very popular and we had to lay on extra tours.
The day was perfectly ended with a tea accompanied by Grecians and the Special Joint Evensong for School and Old Blues in Chapel.
It was lovely to see so many Old Blues of different ages and backgrounds and many brought their families back to the School for the first time, a selection of views of the day we received back from Old Blues the following morning is below;
"May I add my thanks to you, to those of the Headmaster, for the organistion of Old Blues Day. My children and grandchildren had a thoroughly enjoyable day, and were very, very impressed with the School. Looking back, I cannot believe how lucky I was to have gone to Housey - and I have a long way to look back.
"The Beating Retreat rehearsal and lunch in Dining Hall were both excellent. It was a great treat to be back in the old Dining Hall. The School Museum, CDT and Art School exhibitions were all superb and the trip down the Tube was very interesting. We even managed to pop in to the Theatre to see the drama workshop and it has certainly inspired us to visit again and see some future school productions. The day was rounded off perfectly with the evening Chapel service."
"Can I thank you all for making yesterday a really good and memorable Old Blues Day. Everyone I spoke to thoroughly enjoyed the day and I know that for a number of Old Blues, this was the first time for many years that they had been back to Horsham... And it was a very positive experience!" Steve Webb, CHA Chairman.
A photo gallery is now avaliable to view photographs of the day - if you took any further photographs and are happy to let us have digital copies of these, please do send them through to manager@chassociation.org. We would also love to hear of any anecdotes and stories from the day.
View the Old Blues Day 2008 Photo Gallery
Many thanks to all those who attended Old Blues Day and made it such a joyful occasion.
Ann Ward (3s 1948-1954) passes away
Ann Ward (3s 1948-1954)unfortunately passed away on Tuesday 13th May. Her mother, Hazel nee Cathcart, was also in 3s 1922-28 and is now well into her 90s, and has had to move to a residential home since Ann became ill. Ann and her mother were very loyal supporters of CH. The funeral was a private family funeral but donations if desired can be made to Macmillan Nurses - Kent Fundraising Office, Macmillan Cancer Support, 20 Tunbridge Rd, Maidstone, Kent, ME16 8RT
The 2008 Christ's Hospital Late Summer Ball - Book your tickets now!
Book your table for the Christs Hospital black tie event of the Summer.
The Christ's Hospital Late Summer Ball will be held on Saturday the 20th Spetember from 7.30pm till late. Tickets are £30.00 or £300 for a table of 10 (with a complimentary bottle of wine), the ticket price includes a sumptuous 4 Course Dinner,Live Music, Dancing and Entertainment in the wonderful surroundings of Christ’s Hospital.
To book your tickets for this event contact Sean Davey at Christ’s Hospital on 01403 247508 or e mail sd@christs-hospital.org.uk. All profits will go to the School Major Sports Tour Fund to give financial assistance to disadvantaged pupils keen to participate on overseas trips.
Old Blues' Day - attendees list - see who's coming!
The latest list of attendees is now available.
See if any of your old school friends are coming, and why not come and join us?
You can still let us know you're coming from the CHA Shop - attendance is free, and we'd love to see you on Sunday 15th!
Richard Ruck - CHA Board Resignation
Richard Ruck has concluded that he has to devote more of his energies to his business and other interests. He has therefore decided to step down from the CHA Board with effect from the 1st April. Our thanks go to Richard for the significant contribution he has made over the last two years and we wish him well in his ventures. Richard will be continuing to support the CHA, particularly its events, when he is able.
The CHA will be seeking a replacement for Richard and details of this are likely to accompany the summer edition of The Old Blue.
Launch of the Christ's Hospital Walking & Countryside Club!
The CHA in association with Nick de Mattos (BaB, LaB 66-73) are delighted to launch the Christ's Hospital Walking and Countryside Club.
The aims of the CHWCC:
To provide an opportunity once a term for busy, city-bound Old Blues to take to the country for a weekend’s walking.
To provide a possible opportunity to start a group donation governorship scheme to enable others to enjoy the advantages of Christ’s Hospital.
Who can join?
Just about anybody, in fact, even though it is aimed specifically at Old Blues in cities. Members would have to be able to walk three or four miles at a stretch.
What about children?
Welcome, but must remain strictly under the control of the parents. This aspect makes the CHWCC the only family-orientated club in the Old Blue network. Again, it must be possible to take the children on a walk of three or four miles at a stretch.
What places will be visited?
Being a ‘countryside’ club means that it is interested in all aspects of the country. However, this doesn’t mean endless museums of farm implements. The emphasis will be on the live countryside – both managed and natural. The club is a young shoot from the grand old stump of the Old Blues’ Agricultural Club, so farms are of particular interest.
What equipment will be needed?
Good walking boots are recommended, but it probably wouldn’t be necessary to equip the entire family!
A basic waterproof coat – a kagool will do.
A small, light backpack.
Who can I bring?
Anyone, provided at least one of you is a paid-up member and that all are capable of walking 3 or 4 miles at a stretch. Whether dogs or not will depend very much on your accommodation.
Where would we be staying?
Depending on numbers, accommodation would either be arranged, or a list sent of local accommodation for you to arrange for yourself.
How much would it cost?
We would ask for an annual subscription of £15 per family to cover administrative costs. If the subscriptions exceed needs, we could either reduce them, or subsidise trips, or add them to a Donation Governorship Fund. The weekends would cost an average of c£50 per person based on:
Travel = £5.00
Accommodation (one night + breakfast) = £20.00
Visit = £7.00
Evening meal on Sat night = £15.00
We are committed to keeping costs as low as possible.
INTERESTED? - email n.demattos@btinternet.com or manager@chassociation.org for more information and to register your interest
Peele B Annual Reunion - 11th September
After 11 years of organising the Peele B annual reunions, Maurice Hall and Peter Bloomfield have handed over the baton to Ken Mansell. This year's get-together will be a buffet lunch at Cafe Rouge, 2 Lancer Square, Kensington Church Street, London, W8 4EH, on Thursday 11 September.
As before, partners will be very welcome. Ken will be writing out in July to seek acceptances and monies - the cost is expected to be in the region of £30-£35.
If you have not already been informed about this and would wish to attend, please get in touch with Ken via Ken.Mansell@btinternet.com or telephone on 0208 6685075.
Speech Day 2008 photo gallery
Photos from Speech Day 2008 at Christ's Hospital are published in the
Speech Day 2008 Photo Gallery
Other event photos can be found in the Gallery Index
2008 Old Blues Day Draft Programme now avaliable
The draft programme for Old Blues' Day 2008 is now avaliable on the
2008 Old Blues Day Page, or view the large version of the programme here
We are delighted to be able to offer a full day's programme including watching Beating Retreat rehearsals, visits down 'The Tube' and a tea with the new Head Master, John Franklin.
As well as these items the Art School, Library, Theatre and Museum will be open to visit.
There are now over 200 Old Blues signed up to attend the event and we look forward to welcoming everyone back to CH. There is still time to book your places to Old Blues Day either directly on the phone (01403 246618) or Book Online
You can also view a larger readable version of the draft program
Summer Old Blue: Content Deadline 30th June
We are currently collecting articles for the Summer edition of the Old Blue. We would like to hear especially from anyone who has been back at Christ's Hospital recently for one of the reunions, or reports on any Old Blue achievements.
The deadline for all content to arrive into the CHA Office (see contacts page for address) is Monday 30th June.
Old Blues Rob Gauntlett and James Hooper just sailed into Sydney harbour on 9th May, having successfully completed their 22,000 mile Pole-to-Pole journey
At just 19, Old Blues Rob Gauntlett and James Hooper became the youngest Brits to set foot on the summit of Mount Everest on May 17th 2006. They have now just sailed into Sydney harbour (9th May) having successfully completed their 22,000 mile Pole to Pole journey.
The objective of their expedition "180 Degrees - Pole to Pole" was to become the first people to travel using only human and natural power from the North to the South Pole. The purpose of the expedition was to experience and relate to others the effects that global warming was having on the planet.
Travelling 22,000 miles using only renewable resources and their own energy, they have experienced temperatures from -50 degrees C to 50 degrees C as they crossed the globe. On the way they could see the recession of the Arctic ice cap happening and the early melt of areas once permanently ice capped.
Rob, 20, and James, who turned 21 during the trip, and the crew of the yacht on which they have sailed the final leg arrived at the Geomagnetic South Pole on Thursday 24th April. (The crew on this final leg also included Charlie Berenger, also an Old Blue). This was the official end point of their journey.
Speaking of their achievements, Head Master of Christ's Hospital, John Franklin said:
"Christ’s Hospital has been very proud of Rob and James's achievements and their initiative to draw attention to such an important issue as climate change. We wish to congratulate them on successfully completing their journey which is yet another phenomenal achievement".
Further photos, and a letter from the guys, are available in the Old Blues Gallery
Details of Rob and James's trip may be found on www.180degrees.co.uk
'20 Years On' Reunion Cancelled
Unfortunately we have had to cancel the '20 Years On' Reunion planned for the 7th June. This is due to a lower than expected take up for the event, and the fact of being only a week before Old Blues Day.
We have been in touch with everyone that has booked onto the event already and are offering a refund or transfer to Old Blues Day.
Please contact the CHA Manager (01403 246618) with any issues relating to this cancellation.
Hertford Girls return to Hertford for the 'Forgotten Blues' Exhibition
60 to 70 Hertford Old Blues attended the 'Forgotten Old Blues' exhibition at Hertford Museum. CHA Board Member and Hertford Old Blue Jane Rennie commented:
"It was great seeing so many people, some who were on your Christmas Card List (!) and some who hadn't been back since they left"
After touring the exhibition which had lots of memorabilia which had never been seen before, a selection of Old Blues went on to Lunch including Jane Cottage (1's), Anna Swan (3's), Lynda Russell-Whittaker (3's), Anna Simmons (nee Tingle 1's), Katy Simmons (now Dr Katy Rice 5's), Jane Rennie (nee Parker 1's) and Valerie King (5's).
A few photographs have been supplied to us, with which we've started a photo gallery - but it would be great to have more photos to add, so please do send your photographs into the CHA Office
This exhibition continues until the 9th August and is a very personal exhibition that centres on the lives of the girls who attended this school and also to their teachers, who had so much involvement in their lives. Visitors will be able to listen to personal memories of pupils and teachers, see amazing photographs of the school and pupils, together with uniform, memorabilia and other miscellaneous items.
The CHA are keen to have more events for the Hertford Old Girls, so please let us know what sort of events and possible locations you would like to meet up and we can organise that it wont be so long until the next formal event!
E-mail suggestions to manager@chassociation.org
Newbury Old Blues Association - Annual Founder's Day Dinner
The Annual Newbury Old Blues Founders Day Dinner is to be held on Friday 3rd October 2008 in Newbury. Exact venue to be confirmed.
Guest speakers will be the new Headmaster, Mr Franklin and a representative from West Berkshire Council (again name to be confirmed). Two senior pupils will also attend and speak about ‘What Christ’s Hospital means to me’.
Should you wish to book please give use the contact details below:
Mrs Mary Davenport, Secretary, Newbury Old Blues Association,1 Acorn Cottages, Ham,Marlborough, Wilts. SN8 3QX
Tel: 01488 668287 Mob: 07786 920690 Email: mary.davenport@cla.org.uk
Rifle Shooting Cancellation - Old Blues Day
Regretfully we have had to cancel Rifle Shooting on Old Blues Day, this is due to a recent change in legislation in regards to health and safety, which prohibits us using the ammunition without purchasing a new license.
However clay shooting does not fall under this, as they are non-service issue weapons, so we are still able to offer this on Old Blues Day.
If you have already booked Rifle Shooting you will shortly be recieving a refund from the CH Association.
Apologies once again.
Michelle Sutlieff - CHA Manager
30 Years On ... latest attendees' list published
The current list of attendees for the 30-Years-On Reunion on 10th May 2008 is available at the bottom of the 30 Years On page
We're looking forward to seeing you all on Saturday!
40 Years On Reunion - hear the feedback!
A gallery of the day's events is now available to view.
We received some great feedback from last Saturday's reunion and a selection are shown below. We have also uploaded photographs of the day and these can be accessed within the Photo Gallery for the reunion.
"Thank you for organising such a nice day on Saturday - we had a great time"
"What a fabulous occasion it turned out to be on Saturday and I am only sorry we had to wait 40 years for it!"
"It was lovely meeting those of you that we did and we are now determined to make it to Old Blues' Days more often. I think my last one was about 20 years ago!"
"Very many thanks for organising and hosting such a wonderful event last Saturday. Everything about it was brilliant and it certainly served to awaken the "Old Blue" in me that perhaps I had kept to myself a little too much over the years."
10 Years On Reunion Gallery
The 10 Years on Reunion – Classes of ‘97 and ‘98 was a super day. A gallery of the day's events is now available to view.
BUY NOW - Old Blues' Day tickets in the CHA Shop
Tickets for Old Blues' Day, Sunday 15th June, can now be purchased in the
CHA Online Shop. You can book your tickets for morning coffee, lunch, afternoon tea, clay shooting, and the print workshop. Full details of the day can be found on the Old Blues' Day 2008 information page.
(Sorry, rifle shooting is not longer available)
You need to book your tickets by 16th May 2008 so that we can finalise numbers for catering etc.
BOOK NOW
Reunion tickets now available via the CHA Online Shop
Tickets for the various reunions being held this year are now available from the CHA Online Shop.
NB:- These are dedicated events for specific leavers' years, so check the dates to ensure you order tickets for the correct reunion!
BOOK NOW
Peter Frank Lewis
Peter Frank Lewis, a member of the Science School at Christ’s Hospital until 1987, died on 18th March 2008 at the age of 56. When he left CH in 1987 he moved to Benenden School to become Head of Science, where he was still working until he died.
Careers Network – Working Party Request
As part of the Careers Network re-launch we are trying to put together a group of OBs who have experience in the Recruitment, Careers or HR fields who could spare a few hours a month (by telephone, email or in person) to advise us on best practice in terms of offering careers advice and work experience.
The Careers Network is unique in its breadth of industry and professional sources and can offer both Old Blues and current CH pupils,
- Careers Advice
- Work Experience
- Careers Talks
- Workplace Visits
- Gap Year placements
The help and advice of Old Blues can be invaluable in inspiring and guiding aspiration with current pupils.
We have had a marvellous response to our flyer in the latest edition of the Old Blue, but its not too late to sign up to update your details, so please dont hesitate to get in touch. Please email Michelle Sutlieff or call directly on 01403 246618.
A further update on this CHA service will be published here shortly.
A Visit to ‘The Tube’
We are able to offer those joining the 10 and 40 year reunions, a trip down the ‘Tube’ which runs for roughly a mile and a half under Christ’s Hospital.
I was fortunate enough for a ‘not so dry-run!’ tour of the Tube by Neil Manning, CH Facilities Manager.
From left to right: Michelle Sutlieff (CHA Manager), Samatha Rider (Development Director), Neil Manning (CH Facilities Manager)
We entered opposite the Counting House, descending down steps into the first part of the tunnel.
The distinctive cream enamel tiling continued most of the way down the Tube, although now the various piping and services are Health & Safety compliant!
This is the arty shot (!) can anyone guess what it is? If you can, email me and let me know!
As you can see, the damp has meant in part of the tunnels we have some unexpected visitors making an appearance !
The history of the Tube was still evident in certain parts of the tunnel. I found this particular statement just left of the entrance to Leigh Hunt – who was Joscoe I wonder?
Many of the off-shoots from the main tunnel have had to have structural props added to make them safe enough to access. As Housey has recently reported the Kitchen has the worst of this and unfortunately that is why we cannot offer trips down the ‘Tube’ for the duration of the kitchen refurbishment.
There are parts of the Tube where you can still clearly see how ‘child size’ the smaller tunnels are. I’ve heard rumours that these were often used to try and ‘escape’ CH but Neil tells me it was impossible to get further than the Old Swimming Pool – does anyone dare to challenge this claim?
The only disappointment of the visit was that Ozzy the ghost failed to make an appearance!
As soon was the Kitchen works are completed we will ensure that we organise further trips down the Tube.
Anyone with any stories involving this historic piece of CH architecture, do let me know via email.
Surrey and Hants Border Reunion 2008 Gallery
Photos from the 2008 Surrey and Hants Border Reunion are available to view in a gallery.
CHA NEWS – APRIL 2008
Welcome to the April CHA newsletter!
GENERAL NEWS
New CHA Manager – Michelle Sutlieff
I am delighted to have been selected for the post of the new CHA Manager, working alongside the ever-faithful Wendy Killner. I have spent the first two weeks of my time here at Christ’s Hospital familiarising myself with the Association and its aims and ambitions and greatly look forward to meeting as many Old Blues as possible over the next few months.
I think it is going to be a fantastic year for the CHA with more events for CHA members than ever before, as well as recent additions of CHA Merchandise and forthcoming Old Blues Day.
As ever we welcome comments and ideas on any of the CHA initiatives. As a reminder please find our contact details below;
- Michelle Sutlieff – CHA Manager – manager@chassociation.org
- Wendy Killner – CHA Administrator – administrator@chassociation.org
- Who's Blue Online
EVENTS
10 Years On Reunion (1997/1998 Leavers) – Sat 19th April 2008
The 10 years on reunion has generated a significant level of interest and a great programme of events for the day has been produced including a visit down the ‘Tube’, lunch in Dining Hall and a tour around the recently re-furbished boarding house, Coleridge A.
If you haven’t already confirmed your attendance at the “10 Years On” (1997/1998 leavers), please do so on the 10 Years on Reunion page
Other forthcoming reunion events you can now book:
- 40 Years On (1967/1968 leavers): Saturday 26th April - 40 Years on Reunion page
- 30 Years On (1977/1978 leavers): Saturday 10th May - 30 Years on Reunion page
- 20 Years On (1987/88 leavers): Saturday 7th June – details on website soon, to book early contact Wendy Killner on 01403 247588.
We would be delighted to see you at the School again, with a chance to catch up with old friends. All of the above events are for OB girls and boys and indeed OB families. We very much hope you can join us.
Old Blues' Day – Sunday 15th June
The CHA are delighted to invite all Old Blues back for Old Blues' Day 2008 which will be held on Sunday 15th June. This is the chance for you to meet the new Head Master, John Franklin, visit the refurbished boarding houses and classrooms and learn more about CH’s future plans.
Events on the day will include; fives, squash, tennis, swimming, kids activities, watching Beating Retreat rehearsal, evening chapel service and afternoon tea with the Grecians.
There was a flyer inserted with the recently distributed copy of The Old Blue which gave you the facility to send in your booking to secure tickets. for more details and to download a booking form, or you can contact Wendy Kilner on 01403 247665 or by email.
We are keen to know thoughts from the CHA members on any other activities which you would like to see on the day, and are thinking about organising a family rounders event Comments/ideas and suggestions to manager@chassociation.org.
MUSIC / ARTS
A Reminder - Big Band Concert – July 3rd
The very popular CH Big Band returns for the Summer Concert, spanning decades of Jazz and Big Band music. Early booking is essential. Tickets are £10. To book, email boxoffice@christs-hospital.org.uk.
Come and see the future of CH Music- Junior Ensembles Concert
On Sunday 20th April at 3.30pm in Big School the junior ensembles will be showcasing Strings, Orchestra, Wind Band, Choir and Chamber music. Book your tickets to see this afternoon concert via the CH Box Office.
Lunchtime Concert - Chichester
At Chichester Cathedral on Thursday 6th May at 1.10pm the CH Symphony Orchestra will be performing as part of the Cathedral’s weekly recital series. It is free admission, so those that can make it please do come along to hear some beautiful music in one of Britain’s top venues.
SPORTS NEWS
Important Old Blues RFC date for your diaries
Saturday 12th April hosts the AGM and 'Ditch Day', (in memory of Phil Allen a super player and supporter of OBRFC), reunion event at Mostpur Park. The 1st XV are at home playing the Law Society and there may be a Vets game as well. So make sure you get down and support the club, and meet old friends to reminisce about your glory days! Please bring your better halves as well. Please let Bryan Hall (bhall@chisholmroth.com) or Chris Allen (cgallen@bloomberg.net) know if you are coming in order to arrange the food for lunch. A fee to cover the cost of a buffet lunch will be collected on the day.
Both Chris and Bryan will be enticing as many of their respective generations down to the club so a great turn out is expected. The AGM starts at 12.30, or when a quorum is present. Lunch from 1.15 pm at the club. Please pass this on to anyone you think would be interested.
Annual Rugby Club End of Season Dinner
The Annual Rugby Club end of Season dinner is being held on Friday 18th April 2008 at The India Room, The Oval, Kennington, London SE11. 6.45pm for 7:30pm. Tickets are £50.00 per head and the preferred dress is dinner jackets. Interested parties should contact Olly Derbyshire at ollyderby@gmail.com.
The following day is a family day at the Club with the Annual Silver Fox Challenge Game.
Old Blues Girls Sporting Club – Hockey & Netball Match
The OB Girls Sporting Club will be holding a Hockey and Netball match on Old Blues Day -15th June 2008. If you are interested in playing or supporting this game please sign up via the facebook page or contact Bethan Keall on bethankeall@hotmail.com.
Old Blues Golfing Society – Masters Match
This will be the 11th year of the OB matches against the Masters Golf match and this year the first match is booked at Slindfold Park Golf and Country Club, Stane Street, Slinfold, RH13 0RE (tel: 01403 791154) on Thursday 10th April 2008. We are aiming for five, four-ball matches starting at 9.40, followed by a two-course meal around 2.15pm. The cost for this event is £40 (or if under 28 yrs old £30) and student prices of £10.
This event will be on a first come basis. To book contact Rosemary Adkins (Hon.Sec) on rosemary.adkins@btinternet.com. For further details on forthcoming OB Golfing Society events such as the Spring Meeting as well as the order form for this and other events please see the OB Golfing Society page.
Ben Davey
Former CH pupil Ben Davey is one step closer to his ambition to become a Rugby top number eight. The teenager has loved the game since taking up mini-rugby at Horsham RFC. Ben has taken his first strides towards what he hopes will be a long pro rugby career by joining the Montpellier academy team in France's deep south.
See more details in an article on Ben Davey on the Sky Sports site
NEWS IN BRIEF
- OB publishes Allergy Book: Alice Willitts (nee Peasnall), a former CH pupil (LHB 83-90), has recently published a book on 'Food Allergy and Your Child: A practical guide for parents'. Available to purchase via www.allergybuddies.org.uk.
- Are there any OB’s living in Kenya? Duncan Hart, former CH pupil Ma B/Mid B 90-97, now lives in Nairobi, Kenya and is wondering if there are any other Old Blues in the Kenyan area. If you know of any please get in touch with Duncan by email.
- School Lunchtime Concerts Amendment to the notice in the March 2008 Newsletter. The School holds free lunchtime concerts in the Court Room every Tuesday of term time between 1.30pm – 2.10pm.
- Buy a copy of The Blue There is a limited supply of The Blue which can be ordered from Wendy Killner for £10.00
OBITUARIES
It is with sadness that we report the deaths of the following:
- Cicely Alison Mitford Barlow, Teacher of Mathematics at Christ’s Hospital during the latter part of the war. Died 27th February 2008 peacefully in her sleep at the age of 99.
OLD BLUE ACTIVITES OR EVENTS
If you are organising any OB activities or events please let us know so that we can help you promote them as widely as possible. If you have photographs of your get togethers we can also feature them in the Old Blue and on the website.
For more School news please visit www.christs-hospital.org.uk.
Michelle Sutlieff
CHA Manager
Old Blues' Day 2008 Booking Form Available
Old Blues are always welcome visitors at Christ’s Hospital and we are delighted to invite you back on Sunday 15th June 2008.
This is a chance for you to meet the new Head Master, John Franklin, visit the refurbished boarding houses and classrooms and learn more about CH’s future plans.
Further information and a booking form are now available on the Old Blues’ Day 2008 page.
You can also purchase your tickets online in the CHA Online Shop
The Old Blue February 2008 Available to Download
The latest edition of the Old Blue magazine is now available for download in PDF format from the Electronic ‘Old Blue’ & ‘Blue’ Magazine Archive page.
What's in this issue?
- CHA News
- News on the CHA and CH Museum
- Founder’s Day
- As Celebrated around the World
- Reunions
- Old Blues keeping in touch
- Creative
- Book Reviews and News of Old Blues in the Arts...
- Sports
- Reports on the Sporting Activites of Old Blue Societies
- Updates
- News collected from the press, internet and readers
- Memories
- Old Blues reminisce...
- Includes "Compris Housey" end notes
- Remembering
- Obituaries and memories of former colleagues
60th Birthday Celebration for Hertford (57-66) Old Girls
Gathering at Café Rouge, Hay’s Galleria, South Bank, London, 5 July 2008
A 60th birthday celebration for the girls who were included (at any stage) in the cohort
who started at Hertford in 1957 and who left in 1966
This is by direct invitation but if there is anyone who thinks that they ought to have been invited and has not, they should contact Kerren Simmonds (by email) as a matter of urgency.
Notice: 'The Old Blue'
The CHA would like to apologise for the late posting of 'The Old Blue'. In order to economise on postage costs we needed to include additional material within the publication for this edition, which combined with some technical issues has resulted in a delay on the normal mailing date. 'The Old Blue' is going out in the post before the Easter break and should be with you all as the Easter post allows.
Within the publication you will find details of the forthcoming Old Blues Day, which as ever has a wealth of events to attend. Any comments, ideas or thoughts on the publication, as ever, are always welcome on the contact details below.
Happy Easter!
Michelle Sutlieffe
manager@chassociation.org
Noell Abell Funeral 18th March
Noell Abell - a lively musician who left CH in 64/65. Noell went on to study at the Royal College of Music and through his musical career worked for the Royal Opera House and many other leading musical venues.
He has sadly passed away and his friends are keen to let Old Blues know when the funeral will be held but have been left no contact details.
The funeral will take place on Tues 18th March at 3pm at the West Chapel, Golders Green.
For details contact Christopher Parker 0208 940 5687.
CHA NEWS – MARCH 2008
CH Music
Christ Hospital’s Schola Cantorum will sing Evensong at St Paul’s Cathedral on Monday 10th March at 5.00pm. It is a great honour that CH’s Schola Cantorum has been asked to perform at such at such a prestigious venue. CHA members are welcome to go along and enjoy some beautiful music in one of London’s most iconic buildings. Admission is free.Angus Ross Memorial Concert
Sunday 16th March 2008 at 7.30pm in Big School Brahms - A German RequiemWanting to pay tribute to his mother and Robert Schumann, who both died in 1865, Brahms composed this landmark of the late-Romantic choral repertoire that never fails to move both performers and audience alike. Christ’s Hospital Choral Society, Christ’s Hospital Chapel Choir and Christ’s Hospital Sinfonia, conducted by Bruce Grindlay.
Early booking is advisable from the CH Box Office: Tickets: £10, Friends £8, Child £5.
tel: 01403 24743, email: boxoffice@christs-hospital.org.uk
Thornton B and Ward Nine Association 70th Annual Dinner
Friday 14th March 2008 A reminder that the 70th Annual Dinner will be held at the “Jurys Great Russell Street Hotel”, 16-22 Great Russell Street, London, WC1B 3NN (nearest tube Tottenham Court Road). Please check the Section page for further details and to download a booking form.Old 4’S Reunion
Old 4’s are holding their annual Reunion Tea in London on Saturday, 19th April, 2008. If you would like more information abut this event and suspect you are not on the mailing list please contact Hazel Ingram 4’s 1950-1957 at hazel@ingramh.fsnet.co.ukWest Sussex Old Blues Lunches
Please see the West Sussex Old Blues Section page for details of their monthly lunches held at the The Angel Hotel, North Street, Midhurst GU29 9DN. They meet in the Cowdray Room at 12-30pm for 1.00pm and would be delighted to see you there.The 30 Years On Reunion (1977/1978 Leavers)
On Saturday 10th May both Hertford and Horsham Old Blues will be meeting up at CH to celebrate their school days, to meet old friends and staff, and enjoy some CH jazz; a very special day is planned. To book your place please contact Wendy by email administrator@chassociation.org or telephone: 01403 247665.CH and Hertford Reunions
If you haven’t already confirmed your attendance at the “10 Years On” (1997/1998 leavers) and “40 Years On” (1967/1968 leavers) reunions, please follow the links below for further details. We would be delighted to see you at the School again, with a chance to catch up with old friends. Both these events are for OB girls and boys and we very much hope you can join us.- Ten Years on Reunion Classes of 1997/1998 Saturday 19th April
- Forty Years on Reunion Classes of 1967/1968 Saturday 26th April
Merchandise for Sale - Online Shop Now Live!
The new CHA online shop is now up-and-running, allowing you to place and pay for your order securely using credit/debit cards. Current stock includes CH Ties and Cufflinks. We also welcome your ideas on the types of CH items you would like to see us develop.Life Conquers Death
The Very Revd John Arnold (Ba A 1943-1952) and former Dean of Durham, has written a book called 'Life Conquers Death: Meditations on the Garden, the Cross, and the Tree of Life'. The present publisher is Zondervan (US) and can be ordered online from the Church House Bookshop.Hertford Reunion
Don’t forget the Hertford Reunion on Saturday 5th April – Hertford Old Girls will be visiting the Hertford Museum to catch up and visit the ‘Forgotten Blues’ Exhibition. Please check the original news article for accommodation details or email caroline.payne@adelaide.edu.au for further details.Old Blue Deaths
It is with sadness that we report the deaths of the following:Amorel Griffiths (nee Drew), 5’s and 3’s 1953-1962 died 28th January 2008
R A Cordery, Ba A 1933-1941
'The Old Blue', 'Housey' and Old Blues' Day
The latest issue of The Old Blue magazine will be with you shortly including a flier for Old Blues’ Day on Sunday 15th June 2008. Housey will be mailed from the end March onwards.Open Day
The next Admissions Open Day will take place at the School on Saturday 15th March 2008 for entry into Year 7, September 2009 and beyond. Visit the CH website for more information.Please note that the admissions department is no longer accepting applications for September 2008 entry but welcomes applications for September 2009 and beyond. The closing date for the acceptance of offers for Year 7 2008 places is not until 5th March 2008. So far no refusals, but we still have 50 acceptance forms to be returned to us.
Free membership for Golfing Old Blues
Mulligan+ The Online Golf Club
Mulligan+ was created by Old Blue Reagan Pannell (Mid A 1989-1996) at the end of last year. This golf site not only offers the best information on golf courses throughout the UK but an interactive golf social utility that connects golfers with their game and other golfers. Members have the opportunity to record their rounds, calculate their Golf Handicap, create Online Leagues and personalise their profile section by adding images, Blogs and sharing videos. Its unique Club Manager Reward Scheme allows users to actively participate in building the website and earn reward points for their help.There is no subscription charge for Old Blues or their relatives after April 10th when free membership offer stops for the general public. They have created an Old Blues League for everyone to join so it’s a great way to play together, keep in touch and find out how well other Old Blues are playing.
24Golf+ - 24 Hour Golf Charity Event
Mulligan+ is currently looking for players who would be interested in joining them at Brora Golf Club, in the Northern Highlands on the 21st and 22nd June for a fantastic 24 Hour Golf Challenge to help raise sponsorship for a UK sports charity. If you think you will survive 24 Hours of golf and you can make it, then please visit www.mulliganplus.com for more information.The Blue 2006/2007
There is a limited supply of The Blue which can be ordered from Wendy Killner for £10.00.School News
For news from the School please visit www.christs-hospital.org.uk.Old Blue Activities and Events
If you are organising any OB activities or events please let us know so that we can help you promote them as widely as possible. If you have photographs of your get togethers we can also feature them in 'The Old Blue'.Wendy
Forty Years On Reunion Further Details Published
Further details of the Forty Years On Reunion on Saturday 26th of April are now available on a dedicated page in the Events section. A booking form is also available to download.
Date for CHA Carol Concert '08 - Wed 10th Dec
The CHA Carol Concert date has now been confirmed:-
Wednesday 10th December 2008
St John’s Church, Waterloo Road, London
(this is the same venue as 2007)Please do put the date in your diary - we hope to see you and your families there this year. If you've joined us before, you'll know it's an informal and fun concert with lots of audience participation and traditional CH carols.
See here for the review and photos from 2007
Ten Years On Reunion Further Details Published
Further details of the Ten Years On Reunion on Saturday 19th of April are now available on a dedicated page in the Events section. A booking form is also available to download.
CH Striped Ties now available in the shop - £13
The CH striped tie is now available in the CHA Online Shop
Only £13
(inc. VAT & delivery in the UK - see shop for international delivery prices)Clare Tattersall (8’s 63–71) Joins CHA Board
The CHA Board is delighted to welcome Clare Tattersall (8’s 63–71) as a new Board member representing the Council of Almoners. Clare takes over from Carol Stevens who retired at the end of 2007 and to whom we are enormously grateful for her vital contribution in setting up the CHA. More recently Carol has led our Post Implementation Review, which has brought greater clarity to the responsibility of the board and the objectives of the CHA.
After a career in law, Clare moved into legal recruitment in 1987. She joined Spicer & Oppenheim's management consultancy team in 1989 and then Nabarro Nathanson in 1994. Clare set up her own search and HR consultancy company in 1996, working in law, public sector (mainly charities), commerce and art. Her experience in recruitment and HR will provide valuable support to the CHA Careers Network.
Clare is a Steward of CH, a school Governor, a Director of the BSB and Chair of the BSB Presentations Committee
Free membership for Golfing Old Blues
Mulligan+ The Online Golf Club
Mulligan+ was created by Old Blue Reagan Pannell, at the end of last year with the desire to produce a golf site which not only offers the best information on golf courses throughout the UK but an interactive golf social utility that connects golfers with their game and other golfers. Members have the opportunity to record their rounds, calculate their Golf Handicap, create Online Leagues and personalise their profile section by adding images, Blogs and sharing videos. It’s great to share your news and get the latest news from golfing friends. Its unique Club Manager Reward Scheme allows users to actively participate in building the website and earn reward points for their help.There is no subscription charge for Old Blues or their relatives after April 10th when our free membership offer stops – so it would be fantastic to get you signed up. We have created an Old Blues League for everyone to join so it’s a great way to play together, keep in touch and find out how well other Old Blues are playing.
24Golf+ - 24 Hour Golf Charity Event
We are currently looking for players who would be interested in joining us at Brora Golf Club, in the Northern Highlands on the 21st and 22nd June for a fantastic 24 Hour Golf Challenge to help raise sponsorship for a UK sports charity. If you think you will survive 24 Hours of golf and you can make it, then please visit www.mulliganplus.com for more information."Lady Bountiful and the Bluecoat Boys" Friday 15th February 11am on Radio 4
“Lady Bountiful and the Bluecoat Boys” will be broadcast on Radio 4, Friday February 15th at 11.00am
Two men attempt to discover why they were taken from their primary school in a Welsh mining village at the age of ten to complete their education in an expensive Sussex boarding school. They relive the shock of the day they were transported from Ogmore Vale as they learn more about the woman they barely knew but who bankrolled their secondary education.
Old Blues' Day 2008 - Sunday 15th June 2008
We're pleased to confirm the date for Old Blues' Day 2008!
2008 will be another family-based day, following the success of 2007.
The activities and events on the day will be confirmed nearer the time - there's sure to be plenty to do, to see and to take part in, so put it in your diary now and keep the day free!
Tickets for meals/tea/coffee etc. will be available later in the year via the CHA Shop
We hope you'll come and join us this summer for what is sure to be another great day, meeting up with old friends and bringing your families along for a great day out.
CHA News – February 2008
Friends of Christ's Hospital Transatlantic Connection Dinner
The Friends of Christ's Hospital Transatlantic Connection Dinner in Baltimore is on Saturday 23rd February at the Mount Vernon Club. Guests will include the Senior Grecian, Alex Baskerville, the two exchange students from Housey who will be studying in Baltimore USA at the Gillman School and Bryn Mawr School respectively, and Mark Laichena (Ma A/Gr E 2000-2007) who was CH’s exchange pupil in 2006. For reservations please contact Sally O'Brien, sobrien@jhu.edu.Admissions
The Admission Panel met on the 24th January 2008 and Parents will be notified of the results by 14th February 2008. These letters will all go out on the same day, to Parents, Governors and Schools. So Admissions are now looking ahead to 2009:At the present time there are 76 girls and 79 boys whose parents have returned application forms and enquiries with further enquiries from 233 girls and 314 boys. This means that there are just over 702 possible candidates already for 2009 entrance. This number will increase as the months go by.
It is with sadness that we report the deaths of the following:
- Patricia Overnell (nee Kimsey) 6’s 1941-47
- Mrs Rosemary Squire( nee Barrett) 3’s 52-57
- Anne Maybrey 8’s 48-56
- John Penny, Head of Art at Christ’s Hospital from 1969-1984
- Kenneth Le Page Ma A 1923-1929
Choral Society Workshop in Big School
Saturday 1st March 10-30am - 5.00pm – Keen singers are invited to join The Christ’s Hospital Choral Society for this workshop day on Brahms Requiem. Simon Halsey, the world-renowned choral Director, who has been Choral Director of the City of Birmingham Symphony Chorus for 24 years, is the Chief Conductor of both the Berlin Radio Choir and Netherlands Radio Choir will be leading the day. For bookings/enquiries please contact Mike Roberts, CH Choral Society, on 01403 742408. Limited tickets are £10.00, and should be booked in advance.Christ’s Hospital Concert Band
Sunday 2nd March 3.00pm in Big School – The famous CH Concert Band is in Concert again with light classics, solos, film music and more. This promises to be a very entertaining afternoon for all the family. Early booking advisable from the box office tel: 01403 247434 - email: boxoffice@christs-hospital.org.ukSchola Cantorum
Monday 10th March 2008 at 5.00pm: Evensong at St Paul’s Cathedral. It is a great honour that CH’s Schola Cantorum has been asked to sing evensong at St Paul’s Cathedral. Go along and enjoy some beautiful music. Free admission (to the service)Angus Ross Memorial Concert
Sunday 16th March, 2008, Big School at 7.30pm: The CH Choral Society, CH Chapel Choir and CH Sinfonia conducted by Bruce Grindlay will be performing Brahms “A German Requiem” composed by Johannes Brahms between 1865 and 1868.Early booking is advisable from the box office, tel: 01403 247434:
email : boxoffice@christs-hospital.org.uk
CHA 2008 Events
- Saturday 19th April 10 Years on Reunion
- Saturday 26th April 40 years on Reunion
- Saturday 10th May 30 years on Reunion: (also Old Blues Cricket Match)
- Saturday 7th June 20 years on Reunion
- Sunday 15th June Old Blues Day
- Wednesday 8th October Middleton Reunion
- Thursday 9th October Founder's Day Dinner Merchant Taylors’ Hall, London EC2R 8JB
- Tuesday 11th November WW1 Event
- Wednesday 10th December CHA Carol Concert
Hertford Museum
‘Forgotten Blues’ an exhibition about Christ’s Hospital School at Hertford, 19th March - 9th AugustThis exhibition on the ground floor tells the story of the school that existed in Hertford for over 300 years. The exhibition illustrates the development of the school, from its early origins in 1552 in London, to the eventual move to the home counties and in particular – to Hertford in the late 17th century – which eventually became the home of the girl’s school.This is a very personal exhibition that centres on the lives of the girls who attended this school and also to their teachers, who had so much involvement in their lives. Visitors will be able to listen to personal memories of pupils and teachers, see amazing photographs of the school and pupils, together with uniform, memorabilia and other miscellaneous items.
Miss Elizabeth Tucker who was headmistress at the school for 10 years, will be giving a slide show and talk at the museum on Thursday 3rd of April at 8pm on the first floor. Tickets are available to buy from the museum priced £3 each. All proceeds go to Hertford Museum’s development project.
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Hertford Museum is open from Tuesday to Saturday, 10am to 5pm and admission is free
From April 5th, the museum will be serving cream teas in the museum garden every Saturday from 11am to 4.30pm until the end of August
Hertford Museum, 18 Bull Plain, Hertford, Hertfordshire SG14 1DT
T: 01992 582686
www.hertfordmuseum.org
Hertford Reunion led by Caroline Payne (née Barrett. 6s 1965-70)
Several of us are visiting the Hertford Museum together on Saturday April 5, and are eagerly looking forward to sharing a weekend of laughter and nostalgia. I sincerely thank Helen and her Staff for initiating and organising this celebration of something that was a large part of some of our lives.The plan is to spend the afternoon visiting the exhibition, walking around old haunts (crocodile formation optional) and dining at Café Rouge, Parliament Square.
Some family rooms have been booked at local(ish) Travelodges for the nights of Friday 4th and Saturday 5th. A few beds are available for anyone wishing to consider sharing a room on either or both nights – please email caroline.payne@adelaide.edu.au if you would like to reserve one. They will be allocated on a first come, first served basis, so get in early to avoid disappointment.
Please advise of your intention to join us for dinner by 3rd March (email as above). A per capita reservation fee will be paid on your behalf and reclaimed on the 5th (April).
Don’t miss out on this opportunity to view, discuss, and laugh over school memorabilia with others who shared your Hertford experience.
I look forward to seeing you on the 5th.
Caroline Payne (née Barrett. 6s 1965-70)
Mongol Rally
Mark Davey (Mid B/Gr W 1997-2004) together with two friends have formed a team called “The Larrikins” to partake in the Mongol Rally next year, driving a one-litre car from Hyde Park in London to Ulaan Bator in Mongolia, a 10,000 mile journey. They leave on 6th July 2008 and should arrive at Ulaan Btor approximately 5 weeks later. Rules of the rally state that no team can use a car over one litre, no safety team, qualified engineers or spare vehicles are allowed. Quite a challenge; To find out more about the adventures of the Larrikins Rally team, please visit their website www.larrikins.co.uk, which will be running from early February.Sportsman Dinner Friday 2nd May 2008
The Dinner, in aid of the Schools sports tours fund, will take place on Friday 2nd May in Dining Hall at Christ’s Hospital. The main speaker is Geoff Miller, known as the best after dinner speaker on the circuit and now the new England chief selector. He will be supported, hopefully, by Dean Richards, record breaking number 8 for England and the British Lions and now in charge at Harlequins RFC. The events of the evening will be overseen by Christopher Martin-Jenkins, himself an accomplished after dinner speaker.Tickets are £50 each; tables of 10, but individual tickets are available. Assistance with transport to and from railway stations at Horsham and Gatwick will be available to those arriving from long distances and to allow later departure.
There will be an auction of sporting memorabilia to assist the tour fund with some outstanding items.
Please contact Mark Russell on 01403 247661, 07778 314305 or at mcr@christ-hospital.org.uk to book your tickets
'Growing up in A War' by Bryan Magee available in Paperback
'Growing up in A War' by Bryan Magee (Barnes A 1942-1948) and reviewed in the September 2007 Old Blue will be available in paperback from 6th March 2008. Details are: Bryan Magee 'Growing up in A War’ Publishers : Pimlico, London. Price £9.99The Old Girls Netball
Sunday March 9th - The Old Blues Girls Sporting Association Netball Match will be held at Christ's Hospital at 2.00pm. It would be great if we could get together enough Old Girls to play against both Christ’s Hospital 1st and 2nd V11's.For further details please contact:
Emma White Ba B/Gr W 1995-2002 – white195@gmail.com
Bethan Anderson (Keall) Ba A 1992-1996) - b.keall@elsevier.com
Kate Newson - kln@christs-hospital.org.uk
Hazel Rowland-Jones - hrj@christ-hospital.org.uk
A Great Opportunity to Join England Rugby Stars at CH on Sunday, 2nd March
England scrum-half Andy Gomarsall and Saracens fly-half Glen Jackson will be among those attending the SET Tours Sussex Open U18 Sevens on Sunday, 2nd March, at Christ's Hospital. The Tournament brings together 32 premier rugby-playing schools from London, Kent, Surrey and Sussex. Included in the line up are four top International Guinness Premiership Referees including Wayne Barnes as well as a number of professional academy players.Organised by Premiership referee, Sean Davey, the event starts at 10.30am with full catering and bar throughout the day, plus Raffle and Auction with donated memorabilia including signed International Rugby shirts. The day finishes at 4.30pm. Free entry. Families, Rugby enthusiasts and all are welcome to help make this a great day for hundreds of children!
Thornton B and Ward Nine Association 70th Annual Dinner
Friday 14th March 2008 The 70th Annual Dinner will be held on at the “Jurys Great Russell Street Hotel”, 16-22 Great Russell Street, London, WC1B 3NN (nearest tube Tottenham Court Road). Diners are invited to congregate at the bar at any time after 6.00pm and dinner will be served at 7.30pm. The Chairman is Richard ‘Dick’ Arblaster Thornton B. 1943-1949. The Thornton B & Ward 9 Association is the longest running Christ’s Hospital house reunion group. For this dinner, Roy Salisbury Th B 1940-1946 has kindly agreed to say something of the history of the Association. Please check the Thornton B and Ward 9 Association page for further details.CHA Manager
We would like to welcome Michelle Sutlieffe as the new CHA Manager who will be joining us on Monday 10th March.Kind regards,
Wendy
Ann Maybrey (8’s 48-56) Funeral Tuesday 5th February
Ann Maybrey (8’s 48-56) died 20th January 2008.
Her funeral will be held at Chester Crematorium Tuesday 5th February.
Chester Crematorium
Blacon Avenue
Chester
CH1 5BB
'Growing up in A War' by Bryan Magee Available in Paperback March 6th
'Growing up in A War' by Bryan Magee (Barnes A 1942-1948) and reviewed in the September 2007 Old Blue will be available in paperback from 6th March 2008
Details are:
Bryan Magee 'Growing up in A War'
Publishers : Pimlico, London
Price £9.99
Old Blue Headlining Jazz Evening, Horsham Feb 1st
Andy Walker - HORSHAM MUSIC (a former Band Captain Mid A 86-93) is headlining a Jazz Evening in HORSHAM Friday 1st February
ANDY - SAXOPHONE
John Pearce - Piano
Robin Jones - Guitar
Malcolm Mortimer - Drums
Neil Boxall - Bass
This event is in The HOLBROOK CLUB North Heath Lane.
01403 254880 for info/tickets
John Penny Obituary
John Penny, Head of Art at Christ’s Hospital from 1969 to 1984, died peacefully in his sleep aged 79 on 1st of January 2008.
Read his obituary on the Blue Yellow Pages.
Hertford Reunion: Saturday 5 April 2008 at The Hertford Museum
Several of us are visiting the Hertford Museum together on Saturday April 5, and are eagerly looking forward to sharing a weekend of laughter and nostalgia. I sincerely thank Helen and her Staff for initiating and organising this celebration of something that was a large part of some of our lives.
The plan is to spend the afternoon visiting the exhibition, walking around old haunts (crocodile formation optional) and dining at Café Rouge, Parliament Square.
Some family rooms have been booked at local(ish) Travelodges for the nights of Friday 4th and Saturday 5th. A few beds are available for anyone wishing to consider sharing a room on either or both nights – please email caroline.payne@adelaide.edu.au if you would like to reserve one. They will be allocated on a first come, first served basis, so get in early to avoid disappointment.
Please advise of your intention to join us for dinner by 3rd March (email as above). A per capita reservation fee will be paid on your behalf and reclaimed on the 5th (April).
Don’t miss out on this opportunity to view, discuss, and laugh over school memorabilia with others who shared your Hertford experience.
I look forward to seeing you on the 5th.
Caroline Payne (née Barrett. 6s 1965-70)
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Hertford Museum is open from Tuesday to Saturday, 10am to 5pm and admission is free
From April 5th, the museum will be serving cream teas in the museum garden every Saturday from 11am to 4.30pm until the end of August
Hertford Museum, 18 Bull Plain, Hertford, Hertfordshire SG14 1DT
T: 01992 582686
www.hertfordmuseum.org
‘Forgotten Blues’ - Hertford Exhibition
‘Forgotten Blues’ an exhibition about Christ’s Hospital School at Hertford, 19th March - 9th August
This exhibition on the ground floor tells the story of the school that existed in Hertford for over 300 years. The exhibition illustrates the development of the school, from its early origins in 1552 in London, to the eventual move to the home counties and in particular – to Hertford in the late 17th century – which eventually became the home of the girl’s school.This is a very personal exhibition that centres on the lives of the girls who attended this school and also to their teachers, who had so much involvement in their lives. Visitors will be able to listen to personal memories of pupils and teachers, see amazing photographs of the school and pupils, together with uniform, memorabilia and other miscellaneous items.
Miss Elizabeth Tucker who was headmistress at the school for 10 years, will be giving a slide show and talk at the museum on Thursday 3rd of April at 8pm on the first floor. Tickets are available to buy from the museum priced £3 each. All proceeds go to Hertford Museum’s development project.
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Hertford Museum is open from Tuesday to Saturday, 10am to 5pm and admission is free
From April 5th, the museum will be serving cream teas in the museum garden every Saturday from 11am to 4.30pm until the end of August
Hertford Museum, 18 Bull Plain, Hertford, Hertfordshire SG14 1DT
T: 01992 582686
www.hertfordmuseum.org
CH on 'Blue Peter' 5.00 pm Wednesday 9th January BBC One
Blue Peter 5.00 pm Tonight (Wednesday 9th January) BBC One
Repeated 8.30 am Tomorrow (Thursday 10th January) The CBBC Channel
Blue Peter finds out today what it is like to be a boarder at Christ’s Hospital. Filmed last summer (but under wraps until today) presenter Andy Akinwolere spent the day at CH meeting Habon Mohamud and her friends.
The feature item will be shown on Blue Peter tonight (Wednesday, 9th January) on BBC One/CBBC at 5.00 pm, repeated at 8.30 am tomorrow (Thursday, 10th January) on The CBBC Channel.
Thanks to all staff and pupils involved in the making of this film last summer.
Habon says:
“The thing that I enjoyed mostly was being with Andy and crew. The best shoot was the last shot where we had a little game of rounders. Andy was really funny.
“From being involved in filming I learnt that, if you want to become an actress or an actor, it’s a very difficult job, saying the right words at the right time, it’s not easy. But the main thing I learnt is just being yourself and having fun.”
CHA News – January 2008
Happy New Year from the CHA, and welcome to the first newsletter of 2008
Online Events Gallery
You can visit the Events pages to find out about CHA events happening across the country in 2008. If you have organised a CHA event for 2008, or are planning to do so, please let the CHA office know at so that we can feature your activities.Events at CH 2008
It looks like being a full year of events for the CHA in 2008. Amongst others, reunions are being planned, subject to dates being available and confirmed, for 10 years on, 20 years on, 30 years on, 40 years on as well as a Middleton and a WW1 event. Watch this space.Founder's Day Dinner 2008
This will be held on Thursday 9th October at Merchant Taylors’ Hall. More details to follow nearer the time.Admissions Open Day: Saturday, 15th March 2008
If you know of a child or have a child who may be interested in an education at Christ's Hospital and would like to visit the School on Open Day, please contact the Admissions Office on 01403 211293 for a programme of the day.The next Open Day on 15th March is for children aged around 10 years old (or currently in Year 5) starting secondary education in September 2009. The Head Master will speak in the Theatre and there are guided tours of the Departments and specified Boarding Houses.
Applications are warmly welcomed and forms can be downloaded from the School's website www.christs-hospital.org.uk, along with a copy of the prospectus and information about contributions.
The Blue 2006-2007
The School 2008 Blue publication is available to download via the Magazines page. Limited numbers of the hard copy (without the CD) are still available for £10 from the CHA Office.CHA Online SHOP launched
You can now place online orders for CH Cufflinks, and we still have a few CHA 2008 Calendars left. You can use credit/debit cards, using the secure services of Pay Pal. Striped Old Blue Ties are now available only from the CHA office at £12.00 plus p&p. These will be available to order online in the New Year. Please contact the office if you wish to purchase a Tie.We plan to add to our merchandise over the coming months, and if you think of something you'd like to see us selling, please do contact us with your ideas.
Commission Scheme
We have also launched a Commission Scheme - you can give to and support CH by shopping online, clicking through the Commission page, using all the same online stores you'd normally use. The retailers give a percentage of everything spent to CH. Encourage all your family & friends to use it for all Shopping!CHA Carol Concert 2007
Thank you to all who came along to the Carol Concert last month at St John’s Church, Waterloo last month. It was a great success and over 200 Old Blues, and their families and friends came along to this festive occasion. A report and photo gallery are available to view in the Events pages and a full report will follow in the upcoming edition of The Old Blue magazine.Whether you attended this year’s Carol Concert or not, we would really value your feedback.
Local Businesses visit the School
Christ’s Hospital was delighted to host the Cadia (The Business Association for the Gatwick Diamond) meeting at the School in November which was attended by over 150 businesses from throughout the South of England. The event was sponsored by LloydsTSB Corporate and guests met pupils over lunch, were entertained with a march past by the band and taken on tours of the site. Cadia members listened to a presentation by the Headmaster who told them that Christ’s Hospital is one of the last truly charitable Schools which supports and educates children from families with social, financial and other needs. Over 97% of the pupils have their educational costs subsidised by the School’s Charitable Foundation and 14% of children’s families pay nothing at all. The School, which is fully boarding, educates up to 850 boys and girls from the age of 11 to 18 with over 25% of children coming from Sussex. The event was an opportunity for the School to highlight its work and its vital need for funding to the local business community. The business community were encouraged to join the recently launched Corporate Donation Governorship Scheme which is a way for business to help the School identify and support individual pupils.The Sue Thomson Foundation
Administrator required for a charity with close CH connections. This is a new part time post of about fifteen hours a week, based in Henfield, West Sussex BN5, starting around April 2008. It is being created so that the charity's five trustees can give more attention to expanding their charitable work. The Sue Thomson Foundation is an endowed UK registered charity that regularly presents children to CH and supports them through their school careers and beyond. The Foundation also supports CH in other ways and gives modest grants to a limited number of other charities, usually for education and welfare. The post holder will be the sole administrative employee so the job will involve all aspects of the Foundation's work and there will be plenty of scope for taking on increasing responsibility over time. Relevant skills and previous administrative experience are required. For a job description, background information about the Foundation and an application form please contact Mrs Susan Mitchell, Chairman, The Sue Thomson Foundation, e-mail: susanmitchell@macdream.net or telephone 01273 493461. Closing date for applications is 29 February 2008 and interviews will be at Henfield in March. The office will be closed from 22 January to 10 February 2008 but all enquiries will receive responses outside those dates.Old Blues Football Club
Please come along and support the Christ's Hospital 1st XI v Old Blues Football Match Sunday 6th January 2008 - 1pm kick off. Christ's Hospital 1st XI Football Pitch (behind Grecians West). The season's opener is only a few weeks away and CH pupils and staff are looking forward to the new season and more than 120 hard fought fixtures, including two new fixtures against schools from outside the county.Etta Harris update
A request was sent out with the December newsletter asking if anyone knew anything about the plaque commemorating Etta Harris, which was formerly in the Hertford chapel. As a result of the notice, the plaque has now been found and is in good order. Thank you to all those who responded to the request for information.For your dairies
Bluecoats Concert
Monday 4th February 2008 at 7.30pm at St John’s, Smith Square concert hall in London. The School’s most accomplished pupils will perform a showcase concert featuring jazz, brass, wind, vocal and string ensembles interspersed with some exceptional solo items. Tickets £12 (£8 conc.) Available from St John’s Office, tel. 0207 222 1061 or www.sjss.org.ukChrist’s Hospital Concert Band
Sunday 2nd March, 2008, Big School at 3.00pm: Details can be obtained from the box office, tel: 01403 247434: email : boxoffice @christs-hospital.org.uk2008 Christ's Hospital Sports Dinner
Friday 2nd May 2008 at 7.30pm: Book your Table for this Black Tie Event. Tickets £50.00 each including a 4-course meal Dinner with wine:Guest Speakers and Charity Auction. To book your tickets please contact Mark Russell at CH on
01403 247661 or email mcr@christ-hospital.org.uk.
Kind regards
Wendy