Old Honitonians - Aunt Agatha (Page 1)

Aunt Agatha's box-file is brim-full of news from OHs. I am sorry I can't print everything, but many thanks to those who have written and to Nigel Giles, the OH Mercury.

Does anyone have a picture of the 1959 Shooting Team. If so please e-mail Nigel Giles.

Patrick Newton (M 89-93) has been TEFL teaching in Japan for some years now and has been instructing staff at a Japanese airport. Patrick married a Japanese girl and having escaped the Tsunami, which did so much damage to the nuclear plant, he and his wife and son have recently visited family and friends in the UK. His mother tells me it is wonderful to communicate with him via Skype. 2/12

Tim Jones (M 84-89) sent a breezy weather report in the New Year from Afghanistan, where with other NATO Coalition Troops he has been busy training the Afghan Army. Before 10.0am and 4.0pm it is shrivellingly cold, but mid-morning and afternoons are gloriously warm. Heavy snow during the religious festival meant that the locals didn’t clear the snow, which resulted in the most lethal ice-rink in the world that thaws and freezes harder than diamonds. However, the Americans are on hand to help the unwary. Tim has been to top Afghan meetings, furnished with elaborate
Chandeliers like palm trees and a few light-bulbs, where EU style interpreters speak into their ear-pieces. After a light and early breakfast Tim goes to the gym (yes you read this aright); he skypes home, shaves and as he remembers Iraq keeps his mouth shut as there are traces of poo in the heavily chlorinated water. He retires to his bunk about 11.30pm, which is the standard day, punctuated by recces in Kabul. The weather is warmer and they are now threatened with floods, but have another office change with the Danes and Germans. Best of luck Tim. You are not the only OH there. 2/12

Richard Tracey (H 77-89) are still running their popular French courses at Le Grand Osier, St Helen, Dinan, Brittany, when they are not sailing around the Eastern Mediterranean on their boat ‘Miranda’. Caroline’s ‘Essential French Grammar for the Sixth Form and beyond’ has recently been published, which they hope will be a success. Christopher got his International Baccalaureate last summer and is studying Aerospace Engineering in Hertfordshire and keeps in touch with his Allhallows godfather John Stubbs. Henry is in the Lower Sixth studying six subjects in Ashby-de-la-Zouche; he too regularly sees his Allhallows godfather, Dr. David Whittle, Director of Music at Leicester Grammar School. 2/12

Philip Ainsworth (C 75-79), Steve Double (St 74-79), Robert Shaw (St 74-79) and Haydon Williams (M 75-79) got together in November 2011 for a trip down memory lane. They stayed in a splendid house owned by Robert in Lyme, where work is in progress, and went on a tour of the Rousdon estate, which proved very nostalgic. It was Philip’s first return for over 25 years and brought back many happy memories. He says it was of some concern that whilst they all looked their ages, after an excellent dinner and plenty of beer in a local pub they all crashed out at Robert’s listening to Hawkwind until 3.0am. Later they realised they had wives and families and had better revert to more sensible behaviour until they meet again. 2/12

Derek Shelton (C 42-45) married Evita in Mexico City in 1953; they had a storybook marriage, which took them all over the world and lasted for 58 years and each year was better than the last. Sadly it all ended suddenly in November 2011, when Evita had a heart attack in Huntingdon Beach, California and went home to live with God in heaven. Besides her husband, she left three children with their spouses and eight grandchildren – thanks be to the Trinity. 2/12

Justin Tunstall (St 69-73) who used to work for The Spectator and now runs The Town Hill Cheesemonger in Lyme Regis is already making news in the local press. He and his wife Katy have decided to host a promotion for a Dodgy CD ‘Stand Upright in a Cool Place’, their first album in 12 years. Justin has always been one of their fans and others will be able to hear their hits when they play at the Electric Palace – among them ‘Staying out for the Summer’ and ‘Good Enough if you are Thinking of Me’! Dodgy have played at Glastonbury and are promoting a Dorset Cheddar firm Ford Farm, Litton Cheney called Dodgy, which Justin sells. 2/12

Chris Bazalgette (St 52-53) mainstay of OH Cricket Week for many years, says he has sadly played his last game of cricket, aged 72, thanks to the depredations of arthritis. Chris used to work for ‘The Cricketer’ and in May 2011 his update of Think Cricket, which has sold over 5000 copies and his autobiography ‘Who Knows Who’, which previews some 44 profiles of famous people he has known and one on General Sir Roger Wheeler written by Nigel French, were published. Chris promises to give £5 to the Club, out of the cost price of £15 (£3 p and p), if any buyers approach the OH Club. Chris still keeps in touch with Stuart MacGregor and the Appleyards et al. and sends his best wishes to all. Please tell Fiona (Ch 84-86) to send us some news. 2/12

Robert Talbot (M 59-62) and his wife still roam between Italy and the South of France and enjoy the Mediterranean life-style, though not in winter. However, they have decided to sell up and base themselves in Lymington, where they have a small townhouse overlooking the river and the Isle of Wight, until head to either the Bahamas or Florida. Their Art and Antiques business has survived the storm for which they are most grateful, but taxes are too high and there is too much bureaucracy and socialism in France. In Italy there is a different atmosphere; they work hard and enjoy themselves and find ways around the bureaucracy. Robert has been in contact with David Minbashian (M 59-65) who is a high-powered banker in Sydney, but we weren’t able to tell him the whereabouts of James Le Mesurier (C 57-60) , Douglas Bowen (c 59-63) and Robert Hollins (M 58-60), though we gave him Derek Ridge’s (M 60-65) address in Dorset. Robert says that his brother Harold continues to live between the UK and Ireland and would welcome hearing from any of his contemporaries. 2/12

Nick Lindo (H 70-76) former Head of English and Housemaster of Stanton, wrote from Christchurch NZ, with family news and to say that after the 7.1 earthquake of September 4th 2010, the 6.3 on February 22nd 2011 was far worse. The heart of Christchurch City was torn out to leave death, disastrous damage and the nine since, on-going demolition, including the mortally wounded Cathedral, epicentre of their community. Their house turned out to be far more seriously damaged than they first realised and the stark options of repair or rebuild face them. But Nick was cheered by the news that NZ beat Australia by 7 runs. Nick still writes a political column ‘Eye on Politics’ in a country where coalition government is the norm. Nick and Jean hope to visit the UK next year. 1/12

Richard Hurlock (M 65-69) reports that his daughter Dr. Kathy Adam, née Hurlock (Ch 95-98) now has a little daughter Ada – an excuse for champagne! Patrick Grover (C 64-69) is still recruiting overseas students for Pembroke’s educational system, while Dr Jeremy Harding (C 64-69) and Nick Lerwill (V63-68) are in the pink! 1/12

Tim Edwards (C 66-71) wrote from Nova Scotia to say that he and his wife Francis spent a lovely week in Cuba and their youngest son Oliver cruised around Hudson’s Bay last summer on a research ship. His brother Tristan is studying naval architecture at Newfoundland Uni and Stephen works in Toronto as an estate manager, while Gareth is an Associate with the US-based architects SOM. Alan Thomas (H 63-74) stayed with Tim and Francis over Christmas week. Tim’s elder brother David Edwards (C 59-61) 1st XI off-break bowler, who taught Theatre Studies for many years in Glamorgan, has been bravely battling ill health. 1/12

James Chiswell (C 77-81) back from Afghanistan wrote at Christmas to say that he and his wife Linda are now the proud parents of a young son Alexander. 12/11

Libby Kind (Ch 85-83) former head of School is now working at Perrott Hill Preparatory School, Crewkerne, Somerset, and loving it. Charles Thompson (M 68-72) has been teaching French there for many a year and Keith Moore (H 70-98) former Headmaster of Allhallows is a governor of this fine Preparatory School in a beautiful house and grounds. 12/11

Chris Redmond (C 81-85) was in the RA for over a decade and gained a BSc at the RMCS, Shrivenham. More important he married Carolyn and they now have three children. Freddie 11, Oliver 9 and Charlotte 8. Chris joined ICC and worked for about 5 years on IT projects and solutions; he was then offered a job by Dell in the IT Infrastructure Services Business Unit and they financed his MBA at the Henley Business School. Chris lives in the desirable neighbourhood of Fleet in Hampshire and is in regular touch with Christian Apsey (B 80-85) and is Godfather to his son Charles. It was great to meet you again Chris at the AGM & Reunion. 12/11

Lindsay Ganju (née Thompson) (Sh 75-77): Is married with three children and lives on the outskirts of Melbourne. Lindsay left the UK in 1986 for a year’s travel and work but did not get further than Australia where she met her husband and, apart from three years in the USA, has been there ever since. Lindsay works part time as a chemotherapy nurse and also as Practice Administrator for her husband’s medical practice. Lindsay keeps in touch with Kyra Neubauer (Sh 75-77), Debbie Bliss (M 75-77) and Jane Greening (M 75-77). 12/11

Tony Jacob (St 39-44): Arrived in England by ship from New Zealand in August 1939 with his parents and older sister. He was expected to be trained for the family business, Jacob Biscuits, but after they joined with Peek Frean’s and Huntly and Palmers and having been a director for 8 years, he returned to New Zealand in 1972. He keeps in touch with Derrick Webber (St 36-44) who lives in Ottery St Mary and also Richard Syrett (St 40-44) living in Newton Abbott. 12/11

Christopher Mager (St 92-93). Lives at Ratzeburg, about 30 miles north east of Hamburg. He studied law at the University of Kiel, becoming a Doctor of Law, and is now a Judge at the district court. His brother, Martin (V 93-96), lives in Munich where he is a solicitor with Linklaters LLP. 12/11

Richard Nicoll (V 64-68): Lives in Williamsburg, Vaginia where he is the Director of the Coach and Livestock Department of the Colonial Williamsburf Foundation, one of the largest living History Museums in the world. See their Website www.colonialwilliamsburg.com 12/11

John Grose (V 45-52): The Club has heard from his widow, Ruth, that John passed away on 14th November in Napanee, Ontario. In paying tribute to John at his funeral, his brother, James, said that John had described his time at Allhallows as amongst the most memorable years of his life. John went to Canada in 1958 and studied at McGill University where he met Ruth. They were married in 1962 and had a son and daughter. As a member of Napanee Lions Club, John was very active in doing so much to help others the sympathy and condolences of the Club are extended to Ruth and the family. 12/11

Melanie Graves-Morris (H). It is very sad to have to announce that Melanie has died after an illness bravely borne. The sympathy of the OH Club goes to Lucy, Alexander and Henrietta.
There will be a private family only funeral and the family are considering a Thanksgiving Service later. 12/11

Chat Pongprapat (94-98) After leaving Allhallows, when the school closed, he went on to Taunton School and then completed his BA and Masters degree in hospitality management at Oxford Brooks. Chat then joined Marriott International, worked at Marriott, Park Lane, London for 3 and a half years then relocate to Phuket Island in Thailand with another Marriott hotel. He stayed there for 2 and a half years and is now working in Bangkok, also with Marriott International. 12/11

James Sienesi (V94-98) became a chartered electrical engineer this year and has moved jobs to take up a role in an engineering consultancy firm in Bristol. A keen Dumplings cricketer, James has stepped down from the 1st XI captaincy but continues to play for a club in the Bristol area. More important James is engaged to be married next year in Surrey. Congratulations from us all. 12/11

Piers Markham (C 70-74) welcomed his old Housemaster, when Derek dropped into Whistle Wines adjacent to Exeter Central Station. Piers runs a super wine shop for anyone who wants anything from vin ordinaire to high quality vino; he says he has occasionally met Richard Horsfall (C 66-70) the actor Steve Copp (Sh 72-76) and had eats with Justin Tunstall (St 69-73) cheesemonger par excellence in Lyme Regis. 12/11

James Gardner (L 93-98) tells us that currently he is living and working for Esquire magazine in Dubai. 11/11

Alan Wansboro (C 82-86) was having a good rummage and stumbled across his school photo of 1984 (now on Gallery) and hopes that other OHs will enjoy. Alan has had a mixed 2011. He was deployed to Afghanistan and suffered a heart attack three months in! He was casevac’d to Germany and had heart surgery and woke up with Angelina Jolie sitting on the end of his bed. He says that he had to pinch himself that it wasn’t the morphine! Thankfully Alan is recovering well and no harm done! 11/11

John Leveson (B 43-47): The Club has recently heard that John Myer Leveson passed away in January 2011. One of three brothers who entered the school in 1943, John excelled at sport, representing the school in rugby, hockey, cricket, tennis and athletics. John worked for many years in the dry cleaning business, firstly in his father’s company before opening his own company in 1958. He was Chairman of the Dyehards Association, a trade organisation, in 1965. After retiring in 1991 John pursued his love of acting, in films, TV, commercials and pop videos including appearing in Bond films and the Vicar of Dibley as well as with the Spice Girls in their first pop video. John was a member of the MCC, played hockey for Richmond in his younger days and was a member for 50 years of Coombe Wood Golf Club, being Captain in 1977. John leaves his wife of 30 years, Glenda, three children, six grandchildren and one great grandchild to all of whom the Club extends its condolences. 11/11

Arthur Hill (B 35-38) says he was taught chemistry brilliantly by James Turner and was briefly at Rousdon when the School moved from Honiton. He has regularly corresponded and was thinking of his fellow OHs at the time of the 2011 Remembrance Service. Arthur served in the Canadian Navy in WW2 and then qualified as a geneticist at the University of BC and became a lecturer in poultry husbandry. Arthur is writing his family and professional history and he and his wife Barbara recently held a family reunion near Vernon BC – a turkey dinner – with about 40 local friends present. Four of Arthur’s progeny are graduates of the University of BC and a fifth pursuing a successful career in forestry. 11/11

Annabel Irvine née Quin (Ch 67-69) sent us the good news that she has had an addition to their family, Thomas Matthew, born in October, now joins Grace in the Irvine household. Annabel says that she lives near Vanessa Gerrard née Gilder (Ch 87-89) in Bramhall, Cheshire. 10/11

Martin MacCurrach (V 64-69) and his wife were about to fly to Crete for a few days after a very busy summer, but couldn’t face the hassle of the airports and chose Lyme Regis, by the sea, nice hotel, good food, swimming pool, sauna and the wonderful weather. Of course they decided to visit Rousdon after all those years and discover what had happened to the beautiful house. A groundsman directed them down the cliff and they went for a stiff walk along the undercliff and met a couple who had rented the Cliff Cottage for half-term. Back home they found the OH Website and spotted the name of Brodie Hall (C 64-69) with whom they hope to renew contact. Martin spent two years at the Royal Agricultural College and now runs the family farm; he married Henrietta 35 years ago and they have 3 sons. Martin admits he has a passion for the countryside and fast motorbikes. 10/11

Andrew Penman (H 85-93) is remembered by many OHs as Senior English Master, when he rejuvenated Drama at Allhallows with the help of John Stubbs and John Cloke and for his outstanding productions of ‘Twelfth Night’, ‘The Wild Duck’ and ‘Noises Off’. Andrew became Deputy Head of the school for those of Little or No Sight in Exeter and the Head of the Secondary and Primary Schools in the Scillies, widely reported on TV, when they received the support of Bishop Bill of Truro. Andrew is now Head of Westfield School for Children with Special Needs in the Olympic Town of Weymouth. 10/11

Tariq Goddard (Sh 88-91) has been travelling the UK to promote his fifth novel ‘The Message’, published in paperback. It was launched at ‘The Groucho’ and featured on BBC 2’s Review Programme. Tariq’s neighbour Steve Pettifer (Sh 86-91) was among the guests. OHs should read ‘The Message’ and some of Tariq’s other impressively reviewed books like ‘Homage to a Firing Squad’, shortlisted for the Whitbread First Novel Award, ‘Dynamo’ and ‘The Morning Rides behind us’. Tariq recently met Dan Glover (Sh 87-91) and James Jones (M 86-91) at Gideon Bullock’s (C 88-91) wedding to Dara. Tariq’s father Major John Goddard (C 38-44) sends his best wishes to fellow OHs and Tariq hopes to stay with Flora, John Stubbs’ (H 80-90) daughter when he flies to Mumbai shortly. 10/11

Stephen de Wild (C 71-75), who came to the Belmont Lunch in May, wrote to say he works for an American company that supplies fuelling equipment internationally and he has spent 29 years travelling the world, starting at Coca-Cola Africa Middle East in 1982. Steve is happily married to Toni, who comes from London and whose grandfather was a business partner of Ernest Simpson during the Abdication crises. Their son Alex hopes to read law next year, if he gets the grades and their twin 15 year-old girl, are both doing well at school and at athletics. Steve keeps up with several OHs like David Danskin. 10/11

Roger Caudrelier (V61-66) is going to the Larkhill Shoot on Salisbury Plain, where he will meet David Shaw (B/V59-64) after 43 years and possibly other OHs. Roger is also attending a reunion, organised by John Armstrong (B 62-67) in Ampfield, on 29th October. 10/11

Graham Salter (H 77-84), who succeeded Jimmy Bliss as Head of Modern Languages, called on Derek in October with Julia, when Graham was on a jaunt around his old haunts in The West Country. Graham has now retired from Downe House, from where he used to send students to Richard and Caroline Tracey for language courses at Le Grand Osier in Brittany. Graham and Julia are frequent visitors to Corsica, on which Julia has written a book. Graham is now fluent in Italian as well as French and Spanish. 10/11

James Verner (St 80-85), who now works from Hawkchurch, Nr. Axminster, has regularly exhibited and sold superb furniture, which he has designed and made, though he admits many of his designs rely on his ability to coordinate different talents. A recent work, for a cotemporary house overlooking Plymouth Sound, is a low table in Stack Laminated English Oak with a top of backpainted laser etched glass – timber hand-carved in his studio – the result of a collaborative effort between a computer technician, a specialist glass manufacturer and painter in Essex and the 3 D Design Facility of University College Falmouth. James manages 50 acres of woodland at home and is working on a new collection for 2012 entitled ‘Wood Pigs’ made from almost worthless lumber that would often be left on the forest floor. Another venture is an outdoor reclining platform – part hammock and part daybed. James has recently enjoyed designing kitchens – a cleverly arranged collection of stand-alone pieces, so as one client said: “If I move house in 40 years time, I want to take it with me the kitchen you have just made.” 10/11(see Links - Fine Furniture)

Graham and Mary Jones (H 66-92) were delighted to be invited by Nick Cousin’s (H 76-80) who now works for the England and Wales Cricket Board, to join him when he hosted an ECB Hospitality Day at Taunton – on the first day of Somerset v Hampshire. By chance they also met Andrew Frampton (V 88-91), farmer and the Bridport Hawks goal-machine, who captained the OH Hockey XI for many a year. Andrew is one of the area supporters of Somerset CCC. 10/11

Dr. Ed Bampton (M 88-93) sent a cheerful note to say that he married his wife Claire from Belfast in May 2008 and that they are now the proud parents of a young son Joshua, almost two. After his glittering career at Oxford, Ed still works for the Medical Research Council Toxicology Unit in Leicester and specializes in stroke therapy and cancer, on which he publishes learned papers. Ed and Claire are keen supporters of the Cathedral in Leicester. Ed sends his best wishes to his OH contemporaries. 10/11

The Trustees are pleased to announce the award of an Allhallows Churchill Bursary to Harriet Humphries, daughter of Nicci Humphries OH (née Thurgood). 10/11 (Full details on Bulletin Board).

Lionel Paston-Cooper (V.64-68) sends his apologies for not being in touch since attending an AGM nine years ago. He moved with wife Edwina and son Tom to Ventnor on the Isle of Wight one year later where he's continued his long term career as an advertising copywriter. Projects while on the Island have included a three week stint at an ad agency in Nairobi, creating TV commercials for Sky TV and writing a website for a local hypnotherapist.
Lionel celebrated his 60th birthday this year with a party on the IOW. Guests from the Island, mainland and abroad included sister Sally with husband John Campbell-Clause (St 66-71) and their two grown-up children, James and Nichola. Lionel's son looks like following in his father writing footsteps by starting a three year journalism course at the London College of Communication this October. Lionel remembers bumping into Richard Hurlock (M 65-69) and Jeremy Harding (Ch 64-69) at the last AGM he attended and will endeavour to attend this year's event in the hope of seeing them again and others from all those years ago. 10/11

Huw Williams (C 74-79) sent a cheerful note from Penarth on the seaside near Cardiff where he resides with his wife, two girls of 8 and 6 and a young son of 4. Huw runs his own business which makes road and safety signs, but his company sponsors Glamorgan Cricket and he enjoys the new Swalic Stadium, unlike Michaels Vaughan and Atherton,if the press is to be believed. Huw still plays some cricket and keeps fit by running 10k and ½-Marathons. Huw was glad to hear news from Derek of some of his OH contemporaries; Eddie Musto and Matthew Lilly, with whom he shared a flat in Wimbledon, when he left Allhallows. 9/11

Bruce Tickell Taylor (W 34-36) who was in Walpole House, Honiton before Allhallows
Moved to Rousdon in 1938, says that at 92 his travels are limited to the coastal area of North California, but he is still driving, as he has passed the tests. If anyone is interested and they put ‘Dilkusha by the Ginkgo Tree’ on Google, they will see references to the book he wrote. Like so many active OHs Bruce says he is happy to read the OH Magazine on our Website www.oldhonitonians.com. Congratulations from us all Bruce.
Hon. Sec. Alec Crawford added: I was given a copy of 'Dilkusha by the Ginkgo Tree', and thought perhaps that it might be a boring autobiography. Not true! I was captivated by this book from the moment I started reading. The author, Bruce Taylor, who published this book at age 90, has experienced an amazing life, and his stories and travel anecdotes are fascinating. He has also injected humour throughout. I particularly enjoyed his accounting of the family gold mining operations and the descriptions of the many countries he visited along the way. I highly recommend this book. The Hon Sec would be happy to put any OH in touch with Bruce. 9/11

Charles Murray (V 91-96) and Chris Lane recently spent a couple of weeks cycling in the mountains of Spain, a wonderful experience; they entered races and look forward to more. A few years ago Charles and Piers Broadhead won their colours on the Cresta Run at St Moritz, as they were in the top eight riders in the biggest race of the season. Charles is a font of knowledge about his OH contemporaries and has supplied most of the news that follows. 9/11

Piers Broadhead (V 91-96) lives near Swindon and continues to do well with his horse-feed company; he is happily married with a young daughter Eliza. 9/11

Chris Lane (V91-96) former Head Boy is pursuing his career in the Army; he married last year and is still playing a high standard of hockey and according to Charles is annoyingly good at cycling. 9/11

Francis Mortimore (M 91-96) resides near Winchester and married his long-term girl-friend; they have a young daughter Phoebe. 9/11

Hamish Eyre (M 91-96) flies helicopters and has his commercial licence. As befits a member of the Eyre family Hamish and his brother James (V 86-92) are leading OH Clay Pigeon shooters. 9/11

James Greig (M 92-95) genial as always, climb trees as a tree surgeon. He to is married and has a young daughter. 9/11

William Murray (L94-98) is Captain of Sidmouth CC for the third year running; they came second in the premier league this year and won the Devon Cup. As OH cricketers know William can be relied upon to take wickets and dispatch the ball promptly to the boundary when required. 9/11

David Viccars (M 66-71) came to the ’71 leavers Reunion and said he had now been working in security in the Far East for longer than he had been in the RTR. David was a top Sevens referee for many a year. It was great to meet you again David. 9/11

Robert Shepherd (Sh 76-81) apologises for staying out of touch for three decades, but says he left Kenya – home to so many OHs – in 1983 and has been working most of the time in the IT department of Bournemouth City Council. He is still at the same desk since in November 2010 he was outsourced to the Mouchel Group. Rob visited the OH Website recently and was delighted to see 1976 New Boys photo. Unfortunately he says he now looks greyer, rounder and probably more haggard than the fresh-faced 13 year-old looking at him, who would surely have a shock, if he could look the other way. 9/11

Keith Wright (Ch 1951 – 55). The Club has learnt of the death of Keith on 25th August 2011 and extends its deepest sympathy to his wife, Jacqueline, and his family. 9/11

Brian Levet (St 66-71) explored the cliff path, when he joined fellow OHs on September 10th. He said he had been inspired to become a Geologist by Robin Biggs and Keith Moore. Brian has recently retired, but spent many years prospecting for gold worldwide. 9/11

Susan Jackson, née Strickland (Ch 70-72) came with her husband to the reunion on the Rousdon Estate on September 10th. Sue was delighted to meet many old friends and said it was the first time she had been back since she left. Sue is a lawyer and a School Governor in Oxford. Another of her contemporaries and fellow historian was Caroline Plumtre, née Wilson (Ch 69-71), who lives in Salisbury; her husband was at Kelly. 9/11

Jeremy Best (C67-72) Cross-Country Captain at Allhallows was surprise surprise one of the leading old pros, alongside Nigel Clist (C 67-72) and Steve Bath (C 66-70) in the run organised by Richard Anderson and Peter Sloan on the Rousdon Estate on September 10th. Jeremy grows strawberries on his farm near Newquay and is usually seen on TV talking about the problems of the industry for the NFU. Jeremy brought welcome news of his brother Kim (C 65-69) long serving RAF pilot like his father Peter (C 37-40) before him. 9/11

George Hayter (V 65-70) borrowed a cine camera from his parents to make a brief colour film of life at Allhallows when he was 18. George, who later became a BBC TV Technician and journalist has put the film on YouTube (v=5jpmzqdnf.8) under the title Allhallows Public School 1970. It shows boys in the dining hall, in their study, down the cliffs and enjoying an illegal smoke. George found the film at home, when he was asked to bring some memorabilia to an OH ‘do-it-yourself’ reunion. 9/11

Norman Borrett (H 43-50) ) “Master Sportsman” the story of Norman Borrett by Richard Sayer is a must read!
His list of achievements might have been even more outstanding but for the intervention of the Second World War.
The author played a number of sports under the control of Norman Borrett when he returned to Framlingham College from his first teaching spell at Allhallows School in Devon.
The 186 page fully illustrated book is available, price £17.95 plus p&p from the author - Richard Sayer, Tilburys, Liphook Rd. Passfield, Liphook, Hants GU30 7RX (01428 751 302 - sayer@tilburys.co.uk) 9/11

Toby Simmonds (ST 84-88) has updated us on the purchase of a brewery. He has since done so and would like it known that OH's are welcome to come for brewery tours etc. (www.kentbrewery.com) 9/11

Lucy Graves-Morris (Ch 93-96) reports that, after various secretarial jobs with an estate agent and the NHS, she is now a fully qualified Personal Fitness Trainer. Her brother Alex (V 94-98), who studied horticulture is now enjoying his building tasks in Exeter. 8/11

Ron Barr (M 47-51), who lives in Newport Rhode Island, thanked Nigel for the Golf and Cricket reports, as the New York Times doesn’t seem to have heard of cricket. However, his local Anglican Church actually has a cricket team. Ron and his wife will be travelling to Finland, Estonia, Russia, South Africa and Zimbabwe in the autumn and NZ in the winter. They hope to be in the UK next August, when they hope to catch up with OH events. 8/11

Geoffrey Johnston (H 63-77), former Middy Housemaster, who resides near Gloucester RFC, wrote to say Peter Brown (B 62-68), star rugby player, whose son was an England forward, called on him to chat about the intervening 40 years since they last met, as he goes to all the Gloucester home matches. 8/11

Jonathan Wickes (L 93-98) caught a brilliant catch in the deep in the OH match v the Dumplings, but dislocated a finger, which required treatment in a local hospital. Fortunately his parents, Howard and Geraldine Wickes were there, who organised the golf team that defeated the OHs in the match at Lyme Regis. Jonathan tells me he now works in financial services. 8/11

Tom Morgan (L 93-98), who has regularly played OH cricket, was again at Bradninch for the match v the Dumplings, under Phil Tuck’s captaincy. Tom, as his friends know is a company lawyer and tells me has recently been on postings to New York and Chicago. He occasionally plays for the same rugger club as Tim Huxtable in London. It was great to see you Tom. 8/11

Tim Huxtable (V 92-97) dashed down from London to play again for the OH XI in their match v Devon Dumplings at Bradninch CC. Tim, is now fluent in Russian, works for a British company as a surveyor, usually in Moscow or the Ukraine. Tim’s parents were among our supporters. 8/11

Steve White (Sh 81-85), who manages large motor yachts on the Riviera and is a fully qualified captain, made a welcome appearance for the OHs in their match v the Dumplings at Bradninch, but was unlucky to damage a knee and aggravated an old yachting injury – the second OH injury of the match. It was a pleasure to chat with you again Steve. His business partner is Simon Dawson (Sh 81-85), who handles the financial side from his base in Andorra. 8/11

Peter Force (M 55-59), who has farmed near Cullompton since he left Allhallows, came to support the OH XI in their match v the Devon Dumplings, on the beautiful Bradninch CC ground. Peter played rugger for the 1st XV and was Captain of Fullbore Shooting from 1958-59. Not surprisingly he ran his local rifle club and met Alec Crawford, our new Hon. Secretary, who was also Fullbore Captain, when they were sailing in Alderney. Peter is married with two daughters and says he regularly visits the OH Website. 8/11

Charles Hocken (B 56-59) kindly sent, as promised, a report on his career since he left Allhallows, when he returned from a merges and acquisitions assignment in Singapore, which typically has led Charles to set up a corporate consultancy, Charles B Hocken Associates Pte Ltd and a mirror image company in the UK. After leaving Leslie Barr’s Baker in 1959, Charles joined Smith Bros, a stock-jobbing partnership on the LSE; he started as a ledger clerk, became a ‘red button’, then walked 7 miles a day as a ‘blue button’, was promoted to a ‘dealer’ and became a member of the LSE in 1965. Prior to the ‘Big Bang’ in 1986, Smith Bros became a market maker trading in mining, pharmaceuticals, food, transport, oil, property and insurance stocks. Bt 1991 Charles had a enough sitting in front of 8trading screens 7 hours a day and embarked on a new career in media with J P Jenkins Ltd and developed a service for smaller companies called Newstrack, which became a trading facility called OFEX, which hosted over200 companies by 2000. Charles says it was a pleasure to go on company visits to firms like Arsenal, Manchester City and Adnams. Any younger OH working in financial services will know that, if he is a lucky as Charles, there is a future there, despite all the ups and downs of the market. 8/11

Justin Tunstall (St 69-73) hit the local press again, when he urged Lyme Regis’s Tourism and Advertising Committee to boost the town’s food outlets, excellent restaurants, a super bakery and other shops. Justin, who used to work in Publishing and for the Spectator, opened a Cheesemonger’s at the Town Mill, which sells fine West Country and Artisan Cheeses and other delicious goodies. Justin won the Best New Cheese Retailer Award in 2009. Lyme Regis has so much to offer with Jane Austen, the Cobb, the Jurassic coastline, Mary Anning and fossil-hunting, as anyone from Allhallows knows. Tip-Top food is another attraction. 8/11

Tom Hembrow (B 49-53) was interested to read Ronald Osborne’s comments about the return from Bisley on the first occasion of winning the Ashburton. I was probably the youngest on the bus, as one of the Cadets Pair. I remembered we were stopped at North Lodge whilst the whole were roused from their slumbers and a Guard of Honour paraded to welcome us at the school; it was indeed a daunting experience.
I am off to Bisley tomorrow. Once I wound down my farming activities, I started shooting again and have been back to the main meeting for the past 24 years. Another time I read about two boys who went to Allhallows from schools in Hampshire, Gorse Cliff and Edinburgh House. I played cricket against both when I was at Durlston Court in the late forties. I remember in the early days at school one hoped to complete a shoot with a magpie at Bisley in the fifties, to get two thirds of your rounds in the bull, now you expect to get them all in the bull and half in the inner V (inner) bull. This is all down to improved rifles and ammunition. 7/11

Dudley Hopkins (B 59-64), former Committee member, phoned in July that he had a delightful lunch-party with Derek Ridge (M 60-65) and his wife at their beautiful house at Burton Bradstock. Dudley has exchanged news with Derek over the years and says that, now he approaches retirement from his solicitor’s chair in Southampton and with his children fast growing up, he hopes to attend more OH events. He sees neighbouring OHs from time to time, among them: that outstanding cross-country runner Hugh Ellicombe, Robert Williams, David Boorman and Martin Boulden. 7/11

Graham Watson (B 59-65) will be remembered by his contemporaries as Captain of that star-studded Gymnastic team, from 1962-65, master-minded by RSM Cliff Hickson. Among them were: Brian Rawlins, Tony Lough, Robin Jack, John Jerome, Roger Mould and Mark Duke. Graham taught PE for many years, after St. Luke’s, at large comprehensives, Bilton Grange and Cheltenham Junior School; he even ran his own Gym Club in Cornwall and now in retirement occasionally drives special deliveries to hospitals and universities. As promised, Graham called on Derek Blooman, his old Baker House Tutor, and a happy few hours was spent poring over magazine photos of rugger and cricket teams, one of them featuring Roddy Long as Captain of the 1st XI. Now he has time Graham hopes to attend many more OH events. 7/11

Ralph Harding (B 36-43), who came to the Belmont with his wife Pauline and nephew Dr. Jeremy Harding (C 64-69) still plays tennis twice a week, organises two groups of players and has been doing voluntary work for Devizes Hospital for 20 years. Ralph has been President of the Aldbourne Lawn Tennis Club since 1995 and before that was Chairman from 1963-95. A celebration tea-party was held for Ralph with fizz provided by the Wiltshire LTA. Ralph was awarded the ‘Outstanding Contribution to Sport in Wiltshire’ at the inaugural Wiltshire & Swindon Sports Awards evening. Ralph and Pauline have four children. Ralph’s father, his three uncles and three brothers all revelled in their days at Allhallows. 6/11

Peter Curtis (C 59-62) kindly wrote from South Africa to say he was very sorry to miss Derek’s send-off at the Belmont. He confesses his schooldays were purgatory, though he gained a clutch of O levels and won his 2nd XI Colours for Hockey and his minor colours for Athletics and Gymnastics. After Allhallows Peter entered the highly competitive and sometimes ruthless world of international advertising and travelled far and wide. He sold his business to an American agency and, having been married for 30 years with two sons both with first class degrees, now lives on a wine farm with a golf course meandering it in the Constantia valley – 20 minutes from Cape Town. 6/11

Ron Osborne (C 47-52) was glad to hear from Jan Prins (Sh 45-50) who taught him to shoot and whose father always supported the VIII at Bisley and gave him a conducted tour when he came to Guernsey. Ron remembers returning to school, after they had won the Ashburton for the first time and James Turner bought them all a drink in Romsey; they arrived at Allhallows about midnight and the whole school was waiting for them, which was a little frightening and very moving. 6/11

Bill Jenks (C 75-80) skipped Uni, after good A Levels, and took a Commission like many OHs in the Devon & Dorsets. He then joined the City Branch of IBM – information system marketing. He became S & M Director for Rieber, the Norwegian Food Company, and enjoyed globe-trotting from Bergen to much. After a divorce he returned to the UK and gained firsts in Graphic Arts and Communication at Cambridge College of Arts and Technology. He became Marketing and Communication Director of CPL Aromas UK and worked for ten years on a variety of strategy tasks for fashion houses and other products. Bill says he arrived at Allhallows an artist and left a warrior; he has never squared the circle and never will! 6/11

Henry Thompson (B69-74) sent news of the death of Ray Smith (JH 44-46) hipster, jazz musician and cricketer, who for many years ran Collet’s Record Shop, in New Oxford Street, which he took over, when it moved to Shaftesbury Avenue, and rechristened Ray’s Jazz Shop. In 2002 he sold the business to Foyles. Henry has spent a fair time over the years in Ray’s shop and benefited from his remarkable knowledge of the entire history of jazz and was stunned and felt very proud, when he discovered in a Guardian obituary that Ray was educated at Allhallows, where he developed a love of jazz and cricket. He brought to school recordings by Lionel Hampton and Dizzy Gillespie and was probably in the Rousdon Rhythmics. The Housemaster of the Junior House was Norman Borrett, who became the English Amateur Squash Champion, captained England at Hockey in the 1948 Olympics and played Cricket for Essex three times. Ray developed a talent for spin bowling and later played cricket for the Ravers, an enthusiastic XI of Jazz musicians. Henry says neither he nor David Holmes (C 68-73), that respected OH jazz drummer, realised Ray’s connection to Allhallows. 5/11

Roger Webster (C 56-59) will be remembered by his contemporaries as the Railway buff who ran the model train club, above Tom Wallace’s Biology lab. Roger went on to run an historic railway in Cornwall and his son Alex, who excelled at rugger and art, was at Allhallows when it closed. Roger sent Derek a super card of the railway viaduct over the Tamar at Calstock. 5/11

Graham Watson (H 59-65), who taught PE for many years, phoned Derek to say he was sorry he couldn’t get a place at the Belmont reception, but promised to call on him in Lyme Regis as he does some delivery driving to hospitals and universities. Graham hopes to contact Peter Brown (B 62-68) again, who resides in Clifton. 5/11

Paul Hutton-Ashkenny (B 69-72) is still living in the Bahamas and is now enjoying a temporary respite from working in the telecommunications business he has been helping to build for the past 21 years was recently sold to the local cable company. He is taking advantage of the spare time by sailing in the islands, at least until Hurricane season spoils the fun. 5/11

John Higgins (St 48 – 51) continues to live in Brazil and e-mailed with a change of address from a cruise ship on his way to the UK. During his stay he intends to go back to the Lyme Regis area for the first time for many years and, hopefully, to visit Rousdon and he says “I wish that Jack Jarchow would be there to welcome me! Perhaps in spirit as he was an excellent housemaster”. 5/11

Andrew Appleyard (C 80-85), an archaeologist, who has worked for many years with Exodus, the adventurous Travel company, apologised for not being in the UK very much, but says he has been in Burma recently planning a cycle ride and doing some research on Trekking and Tiger trips in the North of the country. Andrew says he finally got engaged to Carole on Christmas Day. Congratulations from us all. 5/11

Arthur Hill (B 35-38) wrote a delightful letter to Michael Shaw, our Hon. Treasurer, and another to Derek, in which he recalled a visit he and his wife Barbara made to the school in June 1991, when Derek showed the much extended facilities and beautiful chapel; he also introduced them to Peter Larkman, the Headmaster, and arranged for them to visit James and Caroline Turner in Colyton. Arthur says James’s tutelage in inorganic chemistry helped him to get his degree from the University of Manitoba. Michael thanked Arthur for a generous donation to the Club. 5/11

Tim Jones (M 97-89) and his wife Lucy, née Branston (Ch 87-89) sent welcome family news. Tim is with the 9/12 Lancers, but they bought a small farm at Sturminster Newton a few years ago which is very much home. Their daughter Jemina goes to Knighton House and Archie is at Sandroyd. James Jones (M 86-91) remains in London and has two children, while Nick Jones (M 89-94) after many years overseas, is now in Bridport and West Bay, presumably fitting out boats. 4/11

Alan Thomas (H 63-74) former Director of Music and Housemaster of Stanton sent a super letter and his support for the Club to Michael Shaw, our Treasurer. Alan was a fellow Housemaster, with Derek and says he could keep one up all night with tales about what went on in those days, but the music programme took off with the building of the Music School just after he arrived. He remembers rescuing Michael Walsh (M61-67), now a D.Mus. who conducts choirs and symphony orchestras, from the Grot, a cellar near the Chapel in which a pop group met. Alan was amazed at Michael’s progress on the piano and says The Common Room was a wonderful collection of eccentrics, from culture vultures like Jimmy Bliss to that genius Tom Wallace. Alan produced ‘Oliver’ with Mike Drew in 1970, before he headed for Ashbury College, Ottawa, and is still active on the music scene in Canada and the USA. 4/11

Mohammed Atri (C 77-81) kindly phoned Derek from Georgia, when he learnt he had retired as Hon.Sec. Mohammed, Art student par excellence at Allhallows, attended Dekalb Community College until 1984, then married his wife Lucy Maryam Gayle Walker Atri on his birthday, 25th February 1984. He opened a small Art Gallery in Roswell Mall – later expanded to 1,250 sq.ft., then 12,000 sq.ft. of retail space. His business was mainly custom framing, but he also sold original art work, limited edition prints, movie posters and popular posters. However, a new owner wanted to demolish the Mall and everyone was pushed out. Temporary illness forced Mohammed to run his business from his workshop home in Alpharetta, Georgia, but he happily makes a living. 4/11

John Sherrard-Smith (B 37-44) sent a charming letter from Mt Tamorina with his new address to say that perched on their little mountain behind Brisbane they had not suffered from the floods and other calamities that affected Queensland – overshadowed by Tragedies in New Zealand and Japan. We sent John the plaque from one of the chapel pews in memory of his brother Arthur (M 33-40) killed in action over Fiensburg in 1942. John says the highlight of a recent trip to England was to attend a midweek service at St. Michaels, Honiton, when soon after visiting his brother’s grave in Kiel, he saw Arthur’s name in the Allhallows War Memorial Chapel. John is glad to hear Tom Vaughan (B 35-42) is still going strong. 4/11

Tim Read (M 1955-59), writes in to say that he emigrated to Australia in 1963 and found his way into the film and television industry where he enjoyed a 40 year career as an editor, producer and finally a bureaucrat working for a variety of Australian government film agencies before retiring. Tim married an Australian, Adrienne Bell, in 1967 and they have two sons who also work in the film and television industry. Tim lives at Bondi Beach where he is a member of the famous surf club and swims all year round. Occasional visits to and from (Professor) Anthony Pollard (M 1955-60) and his wife Sandra have been a great pleasure. Tim is interested to contact Jeffrey Fairweather (M 1954-59) who he saw once or twice in the 1970s when Jeffrey was an architect living in Islington and anyone who knows of his whereabouts or indeed any recent history of him please email Tim at tpread@bigpond.net.au 4/11

Jan Prins (Sh 45-50) read Alasdair Carnegie’s (Sh 48-52) ‘Down Memory Lane at The Shallow End’ with great interest, but points out he was only 18 when he left in July 1950. However, senior boys looked like masters to juniors. Jan spent the war in the Channel Islands under German occupation, but thanks to a brilliant Swiss surgeon, who repaired his shattered knee-cap after a skiing accident, he was able to play rugger for the Royal Agricultural College at Cirencester and became a fine horseman with his own pack of hounds the Sligo Harriers, where he farms in Eire. Jan and his wife Pat-Ann regularly go to Guernsey on holiday. 4/11

Robert MacCurrach (V 62-67) having lived in Serbia, working with churches, for 7 years, Robert is now back in Forest Management in the Welsh Borders. He has written a book about the northern province of Serbia ‘In the Bend of the River - finding Vojvodina’, This book is a wonderful mixture of history, birding adventures, landscape, faith and village life in a little know region of Central Europe. Robert is in the programme for Hay festival this year, as the new unknown local author and will be interviewed on Saturday June 4th. See you there! To buy the book go to Daunts books shop in Marylibone St., London, or contact Robert rob@maccurrach.com 3/11

Andrew Hughes (St 72-77) kindly invited Derek for a glass of vino and a pow-wow about the good old days and some of Andrew’s OH contemporaries, to his residence a few yards up Clappentail Lane, which overlooks Lyme Bay and Golden Cap. Andrew owns a large agricultural estate near Andover and was runner-up in the Farm Management Competition in 2010. Andrew’s estate is Green and he concentrates on wild flowers, birds, insects and plants, as his Website and welcome to children, students and visitors demonstrates. Andrew came on the Undercliff Walk in 2009 with his handsome Springer Spaniel. Like James Morrow, Andrew promises to fully explain his activities leading to Aunt Agatha later. He is shortly heading to Scotland for a wedding, when he hopes to meet other OHs. 3/11

James Morrow (M 61-66), who lives just over the hill from Nigel and Anne Giles in Somerset sent some news to Derek for Aunt Agatha, which he says he will explain fully later. After Allhallows James taught for a year at The Red House, Peter Spencer’s preparatory school in Yorkshire; he then joined HSBC in London and went overseas in 1970 and stayed there until 2004, living in Hong Kong, Sri Lanka, Mauritius, Saudi Arabia, New York and finally Toronto. Now in Somerset, James has been doing some charity work for ‘The Battle of Waterloo’ 200th commemoration Committee. 3/11

Tony Lough (M 59-64) stumbled across the OH Website and was amazed to spot the name of Don Hunter (V 64-66), Herbie Yool’s nephew; they first met when Tony flew a Cathay Pacific 747 into San Francisco airport, where Don was the Airport Manager. They only realised years later they were at school together. Tony read George Bruce’s (was Marshall) (Sh 55-60) tale of loosing his boat in the Indian Ocean and says he picked up his distress call and initiated the rescue of the Dragonfly’s crew by the tanker Naticina. Tony hung up his flying goggles some years ago but tours Europe and other continents on a motorbike. 3/11

John Snook’s (C 44-47) wife Carole wrote to say that their boys Robert (C 77-81) and Philip (C 79-83) –both whizz kids on computers - are now running the family farm. Robert is married and Philip still unattached. John gives a helping hand when needed, though he spends most of his time working on his collection of classic cars. John keeps in touch with Chris Lambert (C 41-49), former Governor and architect who designed the War Memorial Chapel for me at St. Michael’s, Honiton. Carole says Roy Frith (Sh 45-48) belongs to the same car club as John and they see Tim Frost, father of Will (B 82-85) when they stay with their Uplyme friends. Carole plays tennis with Ralph Harding (B 36-43), star OH hockey player. Who regularly comes to events with his nephew Dr Jeremy Harding (C65-69). 2/11

Kayvan Kardan (Sh 77-81) sent us news from his home in Los Angeles that he had found the OH Website and is delighted to see the spirit of Allhallows is still alive, as he had some of the best days of his life there, when Bob Oliver was his Housemaster and Donald Mathewson the Headmaster. Kayvan has offered to scan and send some of his old team and house photos to the site. Great to hear from you Kayvan. 2/11

Martin Boulden (St 80-83) e-mailed to tell us that he had moved home and business last September 2010 to beautiful Poole in Dorset. He now runs his own successful design and printing company for hotels across the UK and Channel islands. Martin regularly meets with Simon Gibbons, Henry Bowers-Tolley, Charles Osborne and Claus Anderson. 2/11

Roger Webster (C 56-59) ‘Railway King’ wrote to say he is enjoying retirement, though still involved with historic railways in Cornwall and, as befits a winner of the Jarchow Prize for Music plays a church organ. His son Alex, a promising rugger-player at Allhallows, married Hazel at Tywardreath Church in September 2010 and still plays football. 1/11

The Moore family is very sad to have to announce that Trish died on Sunday evening, 23 January, after a long and hard fought battle with cancer. In her own inimitable fashion she put up with the pain, the treatment and the inevitability with great humour and fortitude to the last.

A private cremation will be followed by a memorial at a date to be announced. 1/11

Patrick Groves (C 64-69) phoned in the New Year in search of some OH addresses; he hopes to celebrate an important birthday soon, possibly in Exeter, and would like to ask some of his old Chudleigh chums. Patrick is still recruiting students for his university and will be heading for India soon. 1/11

It is with deep regret that the Club has learnt of the death on New Year’s Day of Donald Feaver (M 1942-50). Don was for many years the Hon Treasurer of the OH Club and a regular attendant at West Country lunches and the AGM.

Tim Banting (L 92-97) spent Christmas with his parents Gareth and Michele and is now the proud father of a young son Bertie, born in September 2010. Tim is an Imaging Officer in Parliamentary Archives at the House of Lords. 1/11

Jeremy Kitcat (H 74-90) who will be remembered by his Sixth-Formers for the ‘Lit. and Phil.’ - designed to disturb the deep slumber of decided opinion- wrote at Christmas that he had recently read the part of a naughty Roman Catholic Priest in a staged reading of a new play at Bath Theatre Royal. 12/10

Ian Hannaford (V 72-76) e-mailed Nigel & Anne in snowbound Somerset to wish them a Merry Christmas from Vancouver, where snow had started to fall, and to thank Derek for all he has done for Allhallows and the OH Club. Ian read Frank Kew’s (H 71-74) contribution to Aunt Agatha and remembers him as House Tutor in Venning and going to see Frank playing rugby for Exeter. Ian plans a family trip in 2012 to visit the Rousdon Estate and France, where his history buff son can see the Viny Ridge, where so many Canadians fought and died. Ian works for Planet Clean in charge of their wash division, they had a contract with Vancouver for the 2010 Winter Olympics and are expanding into Ontario and down the US West Coast. His oldest son has graduated from Arts College and is entering Video Game design, while his younger son, a cross-country runner, is playing AAA Midget baseball. Ian sends his best wishes to the Venning gang: Andy Hack, Giles Feltham, Neil Stumbles, Lance Herbert, Steve Walsh, Alex Bayer and of course Peter Underhill, both 3rd XV players and the Birthday on Dartmoor. 12/10

Jolyon Jesty (M 59-64) was delighted when an OH Magazine landed in his mailbox and wonders how we found him. After Allhallows he read Chemistry at Exeter College, Oxford, followed by a stint at Yale. He has recently retired after 35 years at Stony Brook University as teacher and researcher – blood coagulation thrombosis and all that! He is now Professor Emeritus of Medicine and has also acquired the title of grandfather of two. At his Long Island Home he has a wood workshop, a 1960 Austin Healey and he runs a Jesty Family Tree. Jolyon says Richard le Fleming and David Shaw will remember him as Hon.Sec. of Fullbore Shooting and, although he hasn’t fired a shot since he left the UK in 1972, he would try to attend a reunion shoot if it is arranged in the Charmouth Tunnel, as he often visits his mother and brother Nick in Bere Regis. 12/10

Sir John Lister-Kaye (St 59-64), one of Britain’s finest nature writers has produced another crackerjack book ‘At the Waters Edge: A Personal Quest for Wildness’. Described as a Darwinian, in a Guardian review, John reflects on the wild life he sees on his daily walks at the Aigas Field Centre in the Scottish Highlands. 12/10

Richard Hurlock (M 65-69) sent a cheery note to say that he married Miranda Eastwood on 10th July 2010; she is a health nutritionist, so he is in fighting trim. Messrs Groves, Harding, Lerwill and wives were among the guests and all things considered they behaved surprisingly well! He also said his daughter Kathryn (Ch 96-98), who took a PhD on Welsh Crusaders, is married to Dr Andrew Abram, a fellow historian. Both are university Dons. 12/10

Peter Brown (B 62-68), Head of School in 1967, met Andrew Hamilton recently, who told him about the OH Club. He said it was good to catch up with some of his news and he will make an effort to come to the AGM and Reunion next year. Peter lives in Bristol and is married with three children. His middle son Alex has followed Peter’s life long passion for Rugby by becoming a professional player for Gloucester with over 200 appearances. He has also been lucky enough to win three caps for England – in the second row of course. His brother Michael (B 58-63) lives in Greece where he is enjoying his retirement. Any OH of his era would be welcome for a drink and chat, if ever visiting Greece. Peter works for a Farmhouse Cheddar Company in Devon and has lived in Bristol ever since leaving Allhallows; he is always keen to meet anyone of his era. He is delighted to hear Derek Blooman is still going strong. 12/10

Charlotte Mould, née Keats (Ch 79-81) hailed Derek as he was queuing for the Canaletto exhibition at the National Gallery. Charlotte’s children are rapidly growing up; she said that Andrew Henry (C 76-81), Derek’s Head of House, lives near Beaminster; his son was taught by Keith Moore at Taunton School. 12/10Charlotte Mould, née Keats (Ch 79-81) hailed Derek as he was queuing for the Canaletto exhibition at the National Gallery. Charlotte’s children are rapidly growing up; she said that Andrew Henry (C 76-81), Derek’s Head of House, lives near Beaminster; his son was taught by Keith Moore at Taunton School. 12/10

Derek Ridge (M 60-65) with his wife Alison called on Derek early in December; he brought a bagful of splendid OH photos, mainly hockey teams of course, as he was a fabulous short-corner striker. Tales were told of exciting escapades with the girls of Shute and Rhode Hill and many of Derek Ridge’s OH friends like Richard Lukawski (B 60-64) and Dudley Hopkins (B 59-64) with whom he is in touch. 12/10

Claus Anderson (C 79-84) was one of many OHs of his generation who came to the AGM and Reunion. He said he and his wife Rachel now have a young son to join their daughter Ella. Claus still works for Porsche and was delighted to meet Nigel Giles who taught him automobile engineering at Allhallows. 12/10

Richard Bean (M 50-54) Westcountry Secretary proudly reports that he has become a grandfather. His son Philip, who read Philosophy at York and is an Inspector in the Met., and his wife Kerry have a young son Dexter, born on Richard’s birthday. 11/10

Sarah Bament (Ch 85-88) For those that have not heard, James Bament writes to report the sad news that Sarah passed away peacefully on 19th October 2010 aged 41 years after a brave fight against cancer. She was living in Alderbury, near Salisbury, Wiltshire with her 8 year old son Thomas and teaching year 4 at Great Wishford School, near Salisbury. With thanks to Clare Freeman for being a very good friend during her illness. 11/10

James Bament (V 84-89) is still running the family farm near Salisbury where he keeps pigs and grows arable crops. Family life is full on for James and his wife, Christine as they have 2 daughters, Megan and Beth who are under the age of 3! After many years of playing for Salisbury Hockey Club 1st XI, age has now got the better of him and he has retired! The veterans team now beckons! 11/10

Tom Vaughan (B 35-42) says that as a very old Old Honitonian at 86, he recalls seeing a TV programme recently about the astronomical clock in the Rousdon bell tower, which is still working elsewhere. Tom has happy memories of Allhallows and remembers, when the boys were first let loose at Rousdon, the coach couldn’t get through the gates so they all had to walk down the drive. 11/10

Andy Moore (V 53-58) has heard from Robin Grey (St 54-58) that he has returned to civilization from wildest western Scotland and settled in Tisbury, near Shaftesbury, having sold his holiday chalet business. It was the march of the wind turbines that finally budged him. Robin came to the Remembrance Service at St. Michael’s, Honiton, and met some of his old friends at ‘The Hare and Hounds’. Andy also says that Jonathan Patterson (Sh 62-65) crossed his bows at the funeral of his wife’s aunt. Jonathan’s father lived with the said aunt until his untimely death. Jonathan is resting after a career in commercial property and antiques. Any news of your younger brother Guy (Sh 66-69) Jonathan? 11/10

Sarah Bament (Ch 85-88) died peacefully on 18th October aged 41 years. Devoted mother of Thomas, much loved daughter of John and Heather and sister of James (V 84-89) and Christine. Her family is closely connected with Allhallows over the years. There will be a Thanksgiving Service at St.Mary’s Church Alderbury at 2.00pm on Saturday 27th November 2010. Donations, if desired, to Cancer Research UK (Salisbury Branch) c/o N.Newman Ltd., 55 Winchester St, Salisbury SP1 1HZ. 11/10

Nick Lindo (H 70-76) over in the UK to visit family members and friends was warmly welcomed at a staff lunch-party in Colyford, organised by Graham and Mary Jones. Nick had some unnerving tales to tell of the recent Christchurch earthquake, but continues to pursue his retirement career as a political journalist and filed an article on British coalition politics, while he was here. 11/10

Alwyn James (H 64-68) kindly sent Derek a copy of his latest CD Blues album ‘Blues by Numbers No.4’ by his Roll Wyn James Band, which is available in shops and on the Internet. Alwyn indomitable as ever, who ran the cricket at Allhallows and Glenalmond has now, with the support of the Mackinnon Centre started making ‘Music’ again and has raised over £5000 for the Centre. Not surprisingly Alwyn was nominated for the Adult Courage Award 2010, presented by HRH The Duke of Kent. Well done Alwyn! 10/10

Commander Ian Charles Bailey-Willmott RN (V 53-58) died on 10th February 2009 aged 68, a victim of cancer. Many OHs will have read the fine obituary of Ian that appeared in The Daily Telegraph. Andy Moore (V 53-58) a great school friend, gave the address at Ian’s funeral on the Isle of Wight, and wrote an obituary for the 2010 OH Magazine, which we failed to publish, as a result of an editorial mishap for which we apologise. It will appear in the 2011 Magazine. Ian won a scholarship to Dartmouth and served 30 years in the RN and commanded HMS Londonderry and HMS Brave Swordsman, a fast torpedo boat capable of 50 knots. Sailing was Ian’s life and he skippered a yacht in the Whitbread Round the World Race. When he retired from the navy he managed the race and became Race Director in 1989. Ian never married, but regarded the close knit sailing fraternity as his home. 10/10

The Trustees are pleased to announce that Bursaries have been awarded to the following:

Henry Watson: Magdalen College, Oxford reading PPE
OH connection: Father, Mark, Chudleigh ’76 – ‘78
His Head Master at King’s College School, Wimbledon wrote concerning Henry’s IB results “ You have demonstrated that you are amongst the very highest academic achievers of your generation. Do flourish – and then become Prime Minister!”

Stephanie Hayter: Birmingham University reading History and Anthropology.
OH connection: Father, George, Venning ’65 – 70
Her reference wrote about Stephanie who is continuing ongoing treatment for an illness “Stephanie has been an inspiration in demonstrating her determination to maintain as much normality as possible throughout her treatment and in offering advice and support to other young patients.”

Miranda Scott Bristol reading Psychology.
OH connection: Mother, Fiona ’71 – 73; Grandfather, Pat
Booth, Chudleigh ’41-49. Uncles; Anthony and Geoffrey in the ‘40s blue bloodied connections and a talented sports woman competing at County level in athletics and netball whilst at school.

The Rev Philip Bell, MA Oxon (B34-38) died earlier this year at the age of 90. Philip always used to come to the lunches of the Ancient Honitonians, as they called themselves, at the Belmont in Sidmouth; he wrote a delightful illustrated pamphlet ‘The Last-Term in Honiton’, which he sent to the Hon.Sec. 10/10

Alex Blyth (Sh 87-92) wrote to say how grateful he and his parents were that so many of his brother Ben’s OH friends were at his funeral in Winchester Cathedral on 24th August and for messages others sent. Alex works as a journalist in London and writes articles for magazines. Book number three – ‘Brilliant On line Marketing’ will hit the shelves in October. Alex says his wife gave birth to their first child Arthur Joseph in June and keeps them very busy. Alex regrets that when he gets out on the cricket pitch with the Fleet Street Strollers his left arm off spin is no more effective than 20 years ago. 10/10

Anthony Pollard (M55-60) has recently retired as Professor of History from Teeside University and written a biography of ‘Warwick the King-maker’. When he was in Lyme Regis in October he kindly called on Derek for a chat about old friends and their days at Allhallows. Tony said he had been at a book-launch at the College of Heralds and been hailed by Roger Wheeler who was also there. 10/10

Fiona Scott, née Booth (Ch 72-74) says her father Patrick Booth (C41-49) an ENT Consultant in the RAMC, had great affection for Allhallows and Chudleigh, like his brother Tony (C 41-46) who became a Colonel in the RAMC. His brother Geo Henry (C 42-52) was an ace boxer and became a Major in the RA and then a craftsman watch and clock repairer. Fiona joined a testosterone rich environment at Allhallows with 4 other girls, among them Nicky Humphries, née Thurgood (Ch 72-74), whose grandfather and father Pat Thurgood (M 45-51), a brilliant sportsman, were at Allhallows. Fiona’s daughter Miranda is in her third year at Bristol and is doing a wonderful job as her father did unexpectedly aged 50. 10/10

Alan Wansboro (Ch 82-86), contacted us recently and says that he is well and that the family is also in good health. Alan is currently serving with the Headquarters Allied Rapid Reaction Corps in Gloucester and will be deploying to Afghanistan for 6 months, in January, he says that life is hectic with pre-deployment preparations and sends his regards to all. Alan has been in contact with Cansh Pope and Adam Bartlett. 10/10

Jill Newton, née Ibrahim (St 73-75) sent a super report of a great ’75 Girls Gathering and lunch at Joe Allen’s. In attendance were Dr. Karey West, née Taylor, Rosie Coates, née Payne, Alison Broadshaw, née Bailey, Joe Cooke, née Grimwood, Claudia Taylor, née Brown, Jennie Walters, née Spurgeon and Jane Pollard, née Booth, who had come all the way from Jersey especially for the occasion. Beverley proved very handy with a camera. We all agreed that none of us looked a day over 26. This followed a meeting of four of us last year and would love to find absent friends: Sara Jane Cumming, née Furguson, couldn’t attend, but we would love to contact Heather Lloyd, Fiona Derbyshire and Joe Bakke, née Blackburne-Kane.09/10 (see Website 'News')

Murray Levet (St 68-72) died in a car accident on 21st August 2010 in Arusha, Tanzania. His brother Brian (St 66-71) says there will be a memorial service for Murray in Karen, Nairobi, on 2nd October at 4.00pm at The Talisman Restaurant. Some of his school friends may like to attend. Brian says Murray became a very well known character in Kenya, loved by all. The Safari lodges that he designed and built all over East Africa are the legacy he leaves. We will all miss him dearly. 09/10

Nigel Howlett (V 71-75) was married at the Old Thorns Hotel, Liphook, on Friday 29th August 2010. Nigel Dempster aka Uncle Agatha writes that Vanessa looked radiant in a fabulous white wedding dress and Nigel was as handsome as ever. While the harpist played, the marriage vows were confirmed. Vanessa’s two sons looked on and Nigel’s two young daughters attended (one looks like a young Peaches Geldorf… very pretty). Nigel’s father made a sterling speech in honour of British and South African relations. Mike, Nigel’s work colleague, related us with intriguing tales of Nigel’s work practices. Congratulations Nigel and Vanessa from all of us from Allhallows. 09/10

Dr. Richard Gordon (Sh 57-62) sent Derek a postcard from the Baltic coast where he was on holiday with his wife and said he had been trying to get in touch with Julian Cloakie (Sh 57-62), who resides on Hayling Island and had been asking about a local Romano-British temple. Richard says he is busier than ever and involved with classical research projects at Erfurt, Heidelberg and Budapest; his son Henry has won a scholarship to study for a MA in Ancient History at Exeter University. 08/10

Ben Blyth (B 90-94) was killed in an accident on the railway line outside Winchester on Tuesday 10th August 2010. His brother Alex (Sh 87-92) wrote to tell us of this very sad news, we all remember Ben for his sense of fun and he had many friends at Allhallows. Alex says that Ben’s funeral will be held at 2.15pm on Tuesday 24th August in Winchester Cathedral. Some of Ben’s school friends may like to attend; they will be very welcome.
No flowers please but donations can be sent to either the Trinity Centre or the Salvation Army, both in Winchester. 08/10

Robert Houlton-Hart (B 65-69) has written to say that his father Darby Robert Follett (M 34-37) has passed away recently. At Allhallows he was in the 1937 Bisley Shooting VIII and serving in the Royal Lincolnshire Regiment and won an MC at Dunkirk. His son Robert, a Surveyor was for many years a Director of Barker Storey Matthews and is now a consultant; he lives near Bury St Edmunds. 8/10

Dr. Michael Walsh (M 61-67) was in touch with Roddy Long recently and said he had heard from Peter Pratt (M 61-67) Head of Middy. Michael has become a high-powered musician, who plays, sings and conducts choirs and symphony orchestras. We gave Michael the addresses of Alan Thomas (H 63-74), Director of Music at Allhallows, who inspired him and Alwyn James (H 64-68) Blues enthusiast. You will be welcome Michael at all OH gatherings. 7/10

Justin Tunstall (St 69-73) after a successful career in publishing has opened a Deli in Lyme Regis, Town Mill Cheesemonger, selling Fine and Artisan Cheeses from the West Country and Beyond, Wines, Biscuits, Preserves and More. Justin won the Best New Cheese Retailer Award in 2009 for British Cheese Awards; he has also won the compliments of The Times. Justin has recently been over to see Piers Markham (C 70-74) who runs a spiffing Wine Shop, adjacent to Exeter Central Station. 7/10

Tim Huxtable (V 92-97) hopes to meet up with OHs at the cricket match against the Dumplings at Bradninch. He bumped into William So (Sh 76-78) recently, who was speaking at the China Revealed conference, Savoy Place, central London. William said he stayed with his wife in an apartment in the main building on the Rousdon estate and had a most enjoyable time. Tim, a Surveyor, who has worked in Russia and made a noble effort to master the language, was sad to hear Manor House School has closed, as he has very happy memories of Manor House and Allhallows. 7/10

Tom Simpson (Lillies 94-99) was married to his lovely wife Lisa last weekend. 17th July in Jersey. Best man was his brother Jamie (95-99) and present were OH's Jonathan Wickes, Howard Furnival, William Murray, Tom Morgan, George Royle and Alex Sadler.
A fine time had by all, and for Jamie, a rehearsal for his wedding in 3 weeks, where Tom is his best man. 7/10

George Hayter (V 65-70) put off attending OH gatherings for four decades until he stole himself to go to the Reunion at the RAC Club in 2009. It was not without feelings of inferiority. He was overawed by triumphant contributions to Aunt Agatha from around the globe, brimming with career fulfillment and lavish life-style. Correspondents had apparently sustained a life of sporting prowess or commanded the heights of some international organization. George admits he is not much of a go-getter so he wasn’t looking forward to swapping notes with high-flyers he was sure to meet at an OH event, but then he could always say he had met Brit Eckland., Charles Mathews (St 65-69), a charmer, at ease in any company, persuaded him to go and they met for lunch at a Chinese restaurant and wandered around the West End before arriving at The RAC Club – a magnificent building designed by the same bloke who built the Ritz. Handed my name tag, I felt I should have attached a photo of myself at 18 to overcome the effects of baldness, glasses and 39 years of wrinkles, but it was a terrific evening. Meet you there in 2010. 7/10

Roddy Long (V/B 58-63), President of the OH Club, who drove a Land Rover with his school friends John Harper, Robin Sherwood and Philip White, the Greek Scholar, who acted as an interpreter, in the Summer of 1963, through France, Switzerland and Italy before catching a ferry from Brindisi to Igumanitsa on the Greek mainland – met together for the first time since then. John Harper, a retired accountant who ably manages OH Golf Week, organized a reunion after 47 years at The Holt in Honiton, owned by David McCaig (Sh 58-63) founder of the Otter Brewery, who joined them. David’s boys were at Allhallows, Robin Sherwood is a retired bank manager, Philip White still practices as a solicitor in Torquay and Roddy is a retired chartered surveyor. 7/10

Brian Meeke (C 68-73) e-mailed to say that he retired from the Royal Irish Rangers in May 2009 after more than 35 years and now works as a Retired Officer in the Civil Service doing much the same job at Warminster. He disputes the assertion that Civil Servants are over paid ‘Fat Cats’, but enjoys the work and is close to home on Salisbury Plain. Like many OHs Brian receives the OH Magazine by post, but is happy to save the Club money and read it on-line. Derek met your old Chudleigh chums Nigel Clist and Paul Hellier recently. 06/10

William Evershed (Sh 56-59) wrote a mammoth letter to Aunt Agatha about his days at Allhallows, which although he didn’t realize it at the time were a bonus with the undercliffs, the beach and inspiring Biology lessons by Tom Wallace. William enjoyed Berty Stone’s Pioneers, who constructed cliff paths. After school William studied Agriculture at The Surrey Farm Institute and worked on various farms, until he realized he wasn’t going to own a farm and then joined Brown Brothers delivering car parts all over Surrey. A well paid job buying and delivering flowers from Covent Garden followed. William married Patricia, who had her own florist’s, in 1974. He then worked for a charity that trains dogs for people with disabilities. Sadly his wife died in 2006 and William moved down to Bracklesha Bay. He still exchanges cards with Paul Gammon (Sh 55-58) and Martyn Langford (Sh 55-60). 06/10

Derek Ware (B46-50) has many happy memories of Allhallows. He moved to California in 1957 where he entered the insurance industry and met and married Sue. They have two children and three granddaughters and a grandson on the way. Derek and Sue took early retirement and moved to Spokane Washington. Derek remembers Gary Nash who gave him a lifelong love of chess and English literature. Mr. Nash is buried at Rousdon Church Derek recalls. Derek played a lot of cricket in California, including one game with his brother Brian (B50-53). Now he keeps fit with tennis and lawn bowling. After backsliding in his 20s Derek is a communicant of the Episcopal Church. Brian adds that Derek had a passion for exotic cars: a Maserati, an Austin Healey, an Alfa Rameo and a RR among others – used before his son’s and daughter’s weddings. However in RR phraseology it failed to proceed before his daughter’s great day. Brian hopes to get to some OH golf matches this year. 06/10

Peter Read (C 64-67) reports that Patrick Musters (St 66-70) a Solicitor Advocate, who was Vice-Captain of the Law Society Golf Club in 2010, will be Captain in 2011. Peter was Captain in 2008-09 and can’t think of another school that has produced two Captains. 06.10

Paul Hellier (C 67-72) and Felicity Hellier, née Husband (Ch 70-72) with Nigel Clist (C 67-72) and Sarah very kindly entertained Derek to a jolly lunch-party at The Red Lion Hotel in Lyme Regis on Bank Holiday weekend. News of many of their contemporaries and recent OH events were discussed. Paul and Felicity who live in Stockbridge have three children all growing up fast as children do. Paul remembered by many of you as a star 1stXI hockey goal-keeper, worked for many years in the tea industry in Sri-Lanka, a country to which they frequently return, but now runs a family property business. Nigel Clist is i/c the NFU in the Chard area and was recently at the dedication of the bench in memory of Mark and Stephen Johnson. His daughter highly qualified Philippa works in Dad’s office. 06/10

Rod Hansen (Sh 82-84), now Assistant Chief Constable of Somerset & Avon Territorial Operation, sent Derek a cheery e-mail about his days at Allhallows and a batch of photos of himself, Jes Overton and Will Owen at CCF Camp, Hugh Prior and Jim Pigg in Shallow, DJB teaching history, a visit by HRH Prince Andrew and another of Mark Greenhalgh, Andy Panther and Nick Saunders on Arduous Training in the Brecon Beacons with RSM Johns. Rod always enjoys reading the H Magazine and appreciates the efforts the Committee make to keep the spirit of Allhallows alive. 05/10

Adam Ashmead-Bartlett (C83-87) says that cricket at Standlake near Oxford – a mere seven miles from home – sounds great, but he will be 7000 miles away in Pakistan after a stint back in Blighty! It will be almost the hottest part of the year, but while the locals think Brits find it hot, he will have the last laugh during their winter, when they dress up like Paddington Bear and he will still be in shirtsleeves. Looking at the OH Website, Adam was sorry to see that Bill Preston had died, as he was the HM, when he joined Allhallows and it was Bill’s wonderful character that persuaded his mother to choose Allhallows rather than Rugby or Stowe, where Adam wanted to go. Adam says Bill literally shaped his life! 05/10

Bill Henderson (St 39-43) kindly sent us an obituary of Jimmy Beven, who was Bursar of Allhallows in 1939 and after WWII and a great friend of James Turner. Jimmy’s step-daughter Sue Benzecry had already told us that Jimmy had died at the magnificent age of 98 after 30 years as Bursar of St.John’s School Leatherhead. Jimmy remembered by Rosemary Sidwell, George Shallow’s daughter. He served in the RAF and took part in a raid of seven Lancasters to lay mines in the path of the Scharnhorst and Greissenau in the Baltic, but was shot down on his last raid and imprisoned, but had to make a 500 mile march in freezing winter weather to escape the advancing Russians. Bill, who joined Allhallows with his brother Ian – both became Chartered Accountants – spent the holidays with several other boys, whose parents were overseas, on their farm near Exeter with Mr and Mrs Collinson. Bill became a School Prefect and was in the Allhallows LDV or Home Guard; he speaks of Jimmy’s kindness and fairness when distributing pocket money to the boys for their holidays. 04/10

John Levine (M57-62) only has happy memories of Allhallows and recalls playing in the outstanding cricket 1st XI, captained by Roger Wheeler, which boasted Mike Rookes, Sonu Lalvani, Roddy Long, David Edwards and Robin Sherwood among others. On leaving school, John was articled to a firm of solicitors, which he didn’t enjoy, though he qualified as a legal executive. He has two children and two grandchildren from his first marriage, but founded the Bristol Driving School in 1979 and remarried. John played cricket until 2009 and still plays chess for the Bristol and Clifton Club. John and his wife spent their 25th wedding anniversary at the Dower House Hotel, where John had been Head Prefect under V.A.L.Hill, some 40 years before. 04/10

All OHs and other friends who knew Tony will be very sorry to hear that his daughter Rodi (Ch74-76, has told us that her father died on Sunday 18th April after an operation for cancer. At Allhallows, to which he was devoted, Tony was a School Prefect; he won many academic prizes and afterwards gained a First in Engineering at Imperial College. He became a most distinguished consulting engineer and later Governor of Allhallows and a member of the OH Committee. I remember him coming regularly to Committee Meetings at the RAC Club, usually with Geoffrey Blackburne-Kane, and giving us the benefit of his shrewd and constructive comments. Our deepest sympathy goes to his wife Vivienne and daughter Rodi and all the family on their great loss. 04/10

Bill Thatcher (Sh57-61) enjoyed reading the Mag. And decided to send us some news; he modestly says that his only claim to fame at Allhallows was to be in the winning 1960 Ashburton team. Bill spent 37 enjoyable years in the RA and was blessed that he did not have to face the horrors of the Falkland or Iraq. When asked, he says he rode horses for seven years – two tours with the RHA, one in command, and four years skiing, when he was Defence Attaché in Switzerland. He returned once with a bevy of senior Swiss Officers and met Roger Wheeler, when he was CGS, who remarked that he remembered Bill at Allhallows, spending most of his time lying on his belly, which he thinks was a reference to his shooting. After the Army, Bill taught English to foreign students at a College in Bournemouth; he has three grown-up children. 4/10

Adam Ashmead-Bartlett (C83-87) apologises for missing the AGM and Reunion in 2009, but he was in Pakistan and is still there in Islamabad as the risk and security consultant for an oilfield services company with 5 weeks there and 5 weeks leave, so he hopes to catch up with the old crew in the summer. Alan Wansboro contacted him as he wrote. 4/10

David Richardson (St 63-66), a Bournemouth Solicitor, had his 60th bash in 2009 with 50 guests including Hugh Ellicombe, Dominic Naish and Christopher Goddard. David would like to renew contact with the likes of Peter Mackie, Richard Salter, Chris Hole and Brian Hopley. He has great nostalgia for Allhallows and felt it deeply when it closed. His prep school went the same way and when he was Acting Chairman of a senior school where his daughters and sister were educated, that their bank pulled the plug on, he managed to find a buyer in the two weeks Receivers gave them. David intended to read History at Newcastle before he switched to the family law firm. He is about to start his second term as Chairman of the Christchurch Rotary Club and hopes to attend the next AGM. 4/10

Brodie Hall (C64-69), Captain of the Allhallows team that won the Canford Relays, sent his memories of the race and what a day it was. He says that we were lying about third and with the adrenalin building up he was determined to win. It was a joy to return to school. Brodie has been converting a bothy into a residence on the family farm and has completed the roof. Most of his free time is spent shooting at Bisley and he enjoys the club he has joined and the NRA. He also stalks deer at home and on rented property; he has achieved the Deer Stalking certificates 1 and 2, which enable him to prepare and sell meat for the food chain. 4/10

Lucas Shotts (C 81-86) married Kirsty and they have a three year old youngster, they live in Hardway, Gosport and Lucas is Managing Director of Deacons’ boatyard, Southampton. They have been cruising on their classic yacht Nonsuch, which they have just sold, as they ran out of dosh; they spent three years in the French Alps, near Vald ‘Isere and Tignes, and have a ball every winter, all groovy and fun. They see Matt Jones and Gagger Bradley occasionally, also Gert Graeser and met Dan Oguntade a few years ago. 3/10

Jonathan Rowe (M 85-90) will wed Lisa Marriott early in August 2010 in their home village of Hartley Wintney. Their honeymoon will be later in the year after the cricket season and Jonathan will only miss one game in spite of the wedding being on a Friday! Jonathan will make a ‘Stag’ trip to Hong Kong in April, when he will meet James Carstairs and possibly Michael Jordan, depends on his schedule as a Cathay Pilot. Facebook has put Jonathan in touch with Fran Waddington, Juliet Baker, née Cara Southey, and Adrian Boddy recently. Jonathan is now Bussiness Development Manager for a training company with courses ranging from Mechanical Apprenticeships to Microsoft product training, Managerial and Director training. 3/10

Richard Tracey (H 77-89) and Caroline (H 86-89) called on Derek early in March, when they were on a tour of schools, recruiting students for their popular language courses at Le Grand Osier. Their eldest son Christopher is at Gresham’s and plays for the Senior Colts. Henry is considering the RN for a career. 3/10

Leslie Barr. All OHs who knew him and especially his pupils and members of Baker House will be very sorry to learn that Leslie died on 9th March, aged 86, at the military nursing home Erskine House in Edinburgh. Born in Queensland and educated at Weymouth College and Hereford College, Oxford, Leslie joined Allhallows in 1950 as Senior Mathematics Master and succeeded Vacy Lyle as Housemaster of Baker. As House Tutor of Baker, when I joined Allhallows in 1959, I remember Leslie coaching his star Maths pupils in the |Baker Room, which he ran with exemplary efficiency. Several went to Oxford. Baker was a house of character and ‘Baker Men’ as Leslie liked to call them reveled in the tribal ritual of tossing for the pancake, as Roddy Long will recall. Was this borrowed by Allhallows from Hot Penny Day in Honiton? Leslie was a formidable rugby referee – not adverse to the occasional penalty try. He was also C.O. of the C.C.F. – a task he carried out with enthusiasm and imagination.
In 1962 Leslie appointed to teach Mathematics at Fettes College and later married Joan Merrerell, whom he had known at Allhallows and who predeceased him. Leslie taught at Fettes from 1962-87 and counted Tony Blair among his pupils. Tom Hembrow’s recent contribution to Aunt Agatha shows in what affection and respect he was held. In recent years he occasionally phoned me to chat about former pupils like Roger Wheeler and Roddy Long.
Our sympathy goes to his children, Caroline and Richard, and all his family. 3/10

Tom Hembrow (B 49-53) wrote when he heard Leslie Barr had died that he used to come to his parents’ farm in the summer holidays and try to shoot whatever flew or ran. Leslie wrote to Tom when he heard his brother James had died and recalled the time they went shooting on the undercliff and bagged a brace of pheasants, which James plucked. In return he was invited to dinner, to which he took a bottle of cider. Only to find his Housemaster Vacy Lyle there. When Tom retired from farming 20 years ago he took up target shooting again and went to Australia with GB Veterans team in 1999 and South Africa in 2001. Tom and his wife have been going to SA in winter for several years and are trying to acclimatize themselves again. 3/10

Andrew Moore (V 53-58) staggered back in March from a weekend in farthest Norfolk as an invitee to Nigel Jenney’s 70th birthday bash. A riotous party was conducted in the only fashion you would expect from that rumbustious soul! Age does not dim his ardour for a good bottle and a round of golf, despite the handicap of a second replacement knee. He is adamant though that he will shortly be able to leave the 19th for the 1st. His brother Brian, late of Kong Kong, and Terence, late of Monsanto, were also to be enjoying the party – quite a Venning reunion. 3/10

Darryl Hunt (C 64-68) called on Derek, his Chudleigh Housemaster, early in March for a long chat over coffee and Chilean vino. Many old friends were recalled, some very active OHs, among them: Peter Read, Patrick Groves, Charles Mortimer, Dr.Jeremy Harding and Lionel Paston-Cooper. Darryl, who read Fine Art at Nottingham, is a member of the Poques and plays at gigs and concerts word wide. 3/10

Andrew Hodge (St 87-92) apologised for not being able to play hockey for the OH XI in their match against Bridport Hawks, but he is attending a birthday party. Andrew is happily married to Georgina and is bringing up two children Barnaby 6 and Daisy 4. Andrew has recently started with his Associates his own firm in Bristol of chartered commercial and residential building surveyors. 3/10

Peggy Hewan (H65-74) all OHs who knew Peggy will be very sorry to hear that she has died. Her daughter Joanna ‘phoned to say that her mother had passed away peacefully at a magnificent age. Peggy was at Allhallows when her husband Gethyn Hewan was Headmaster. Gethyn had been Headmaster of Cranbrook School in Sydney, Australia, for twelve years and had taught at various times at Wellington, Charterhouse and Winchester. At Allhallows Gethyn tactfully discarded many features of boarding school life that were outmoded so that every boy and girl would feel happy and secure and could get on with the business of learning. Gethyn and Peggy introduced co-education at Allhallows. The Sixth Form grew in size and the numbers of those going to university increased. A magnificent games player with blues in Cricket and Hockey and an outstanding golfer. Gethyn communicated his love of games well played to all levels of the school.
In all this of course Gethyn had Peggy’s support. Typically she ran a Sixth Form Club in the Cliff Cottage.
Our deepest sympathy goes to Joanna, Jill and Tim and their families. 3/10

Richard Clist (St 85-89) who was Captain of Clay Pigeon Shooting in ’89 is on target to open his Target Sports Centre in April. Richard’s firm Clist Properties bought the Charmouth Tunnel in 2004, when it became redundant in 2004. A vast sum has been spent to convert the tunnel into two rifle ranges of 25 metres and 50 metres. There will be a café, a shop, an armoury and range safety officers. Richard hopes to open the range in time for Olympic training. Information about the Club can be obtained from 01297-561006 or info@thetunnel.co.uk 2/10

Tariq Goddard & (Sh 88-91) has been promoting his new novel ‘The Picture of Contented Wealth’ since his wedding to Emma last year. Emma was an Olympic skeleton bob-sleigher, but now cultivates organic herbs and salads at the farm where they live at Downton in Wiltshire. Among those at the celebrations where Dan Glover, James Jones, Pru Rowlandson, Grant Cloke, Steve Pettifer, Alistair Crawford, Chris Quin, Gidgeon Bullock, Phil Gilbride, Spencer King, Nick Marrow, Andy Griffiths and Flora Stubbs. Tariq runs the publishing imprint he set up Zero Books and is working on his fifth novel ‘The Message’. Congratulations Tariq and Emma from us all. 2/10

Alwyn James (H64-68) who taught Classics at Allhallows & Glenalmond and suffered a severe stroke in 1995 won an HRH The Duke of Kent Award in 2009 for Life after Stroke. Derek heard from a friend whose brother was Captain of Cricket at Glenalmond, where Alwyn was in charge of the game, what a superb teacher he was “funny and irreverent”, who got excellent results and played blues piano whenever and wherever he could. Alwyn has raised large sums through his blues numbers for the MacKinnon Centre, where Alwyn regained his musical skills. Well done Alwyn! 2/10

Graham Watson (B 59-65) apologises for not keeping in touch, but intends to make up for lost time and hopes to meet some of his old school mates again soon. Sgt. Major Cliff Hickson inspired Graham, as his contemporaries will recall, to become a star gymnast and teach P.E. Graham studied at St.Lukes under their Head of P.E. Jock Campbell. Graham taught at Redruth, then at the Leisure Centre, Camborne before taking a post at Bilton Grange Preparatory School, near Rugby as Head of P.E. The School won the IAPS National Gymnastics Championships. Graham spent two years at Cheltenham College Junior as Games Coordinator before he returned to Cornwall as a self employed trainer; but times were tough and he returned to teaching, before he took early retirement. He now does some delivery driving to hospitals, universities and research institutes. 2/10

Richard Longridge (St 51-56) sent welcome news from Brittany where he now lives. Contemporaries will remember that his father was School Chaplin and Rector of Combpyne. Richard was in Jack Jarchow’s house Stanton and in a winning Asburton team with a record score at the time; he won his fullbore colours in 1954, ’55 and ’56. He remembers the vast freedom boys enjoyed over the weekends, and especially down the cliffs, which would give a Health and Safety squad kittens nowadays. Richard called on Jimmy Bliss shortly before he died and says how much he owed to him and others at Allhallows, during his formative years, which will not be forgotten. Richard later taught French at the Cathedral School, Exeter. He has visited the Rousdon residential estate several times. 2/10

Honor Prerston. All OHs who knew her and other friends will very sorry to hear that Honor Preston has died.
Honor died peacefully at home on January 31st 2010, after a serious illness bravely fought. Fortunately her sons John and Christopher and other members of the family have been able to stay with her in recent months.
Bill and Honor Preston joined Allhallows in 1950. Bill taught Geography and coached two major games, hockey and cricket – later becoming Second Master. Bill and Honor were House Parents of Stanton and Shallow and Bill later helped Honor to run the Girls House, Charton. Honor, an able classical scholor, later taught Classics at Allhallows and they formed a perfect partnership. 1/10

Neville Phillips (B 51-53) and his wife must be among the most regular supporters of OH events like the West Country Lunch, the RAC Club and the Remembrance Service. Neville kindly sent Derek a large envelope of photos of Baker House in 1953 under Vacy Lyle, Barbara Clark and Roger Wheeler, Bill and Honor Preston and Chris Spencer at the Belmont and the Baker Cricket XI. Neville also sent news of James Dann’s (Sh 88-90) mother who lives in Sidmouth. James now works in Canada, after marrying Morgan Bellis’s (St 88-93) sister. Derek remembers Morgan’s baseball style assault on the bowling, when playing for our 2nd XI at King’s Taunton. I believe Morgan is in the hotel business. 2/10

Ian Hannaford (V 71-76) now ready to host the 2010 winter Olympics without snow on the local mountains! Ian is still working for Planet Clean, which has now expanded to 25 locations across Canada, he heads the Warewash division for Healthcare in British Columbia which keeps him very busy. His eldest son is now studying Video Designer at the Art Institute and his youngest is still the sports star playing Bantam baseball in the Western Canadian Championships. He sends his best wishes to all his contemporaries from Venning. He was in touch with Andy Hack last year but lost contact when he had a major computer problem. 1/10

Marc Tyrell (C 80-84), is living with Rachel his partner of 20 years, 2 daughters 18 and 17, self employed for 13 years, ran his own Intl courier business with his business partner until 2004 when circumstances forced us to cease trading.
Currently work for an Intl courier company and trying to survive life’s everyday ups and downs. 1/10

Graham Salter (H 77-84), who taught Modern Languages at Allhallows and was Head of Department at Downs House School, Newbury, for 25 years, has retired. He sent many of his pupils to Richard and Caroline Tracy’s excellent A-level Revision Courses at Le Grand Osier, St Helen, Dinan, and remembers coaching Foals hockey XIs at Allhallows, which often defeated giants. He also recalls hilarious musicals and still takes part in pantomimes. Graham hopes to call on Derek in March. 1/10

Simon Knott (St 60-65) kindly sent DJB some autographed programmes of the 1961 production of ‘The Lady’s Not For Burning’, in which Roger Wheeler played Richard, an orphaned clerk, and the1964 production of ‘The Importance of Being Ernest’ in which Richard Le Fleming played Lady Bracknell and Ralph James, who became a professional actor, took the part of Canon Chasuble. Among Simon’s memorabilia was a super photo of Guy Ackland, Simon, David Shaw and Trevor Shappee in a music appreciation class, presided over by Alan Thomas. 1/10

Derek Blooman (Aunt Agatha). Unfortunately Derek has injured his right hand and is unable to reply to correspondence at the moment. Please refer any urgent business to ‘CONTACT’ at the top of the page. A further report will be posted in the New Year. 18/12/09.

Elizabeth Edwards, née Hale (Ch 83-85) is married to Paul a serving Officer and has 2 children (9 and 7); she works F/T as Head of Brand at Twinings and lives in Hampshire. Elizabeth says that she met up with Gil Campbell (ST 81-85) a few weeks ago. He's got a little larger and she says that she has got a lot smaller but other than that, it felt like they hadn't been apart for 24 years!! 12/09

Graham Jones (H 66-92) joins in sending congratulations to the McCaig Family on their Otter Brewery, winning the Sustainable Devon Award at the recent Devon Environmental Business Awards; the local press reports that the Brewery was one of nearly 90 entries for the Award. David (Sh 59-63) and Mary Ann McCaig started the business in 1990 and, as part of their entry, they had to prove a long-term commitment to protecting and enhancing their immediate surroundings, with the Blackdown Hills being both an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and a Site of Special Scientific Interest. Patrick (C79-84) recently hosted a very enjoyable evening visit to the Brewery led by GBJ, providing a fascinating insight into how their much admired beer is made, and exploiting to the full, in typical Patrick-style, role reversal with his former mentor – to the obvious delight of those present! 12/09

Jason Lytton (Sh 84-89) is enjoying life with Mirjam and their two young energetic boys Josh and Sam near Guildford. He has become a keen cyclist after arranging a London-Paris ride with friends in 2006. As a result he and his buddies now form the ‘Onion Smugglers’. They plan to ride ‘ Mount Ventoux’, a world famous Tour climb in the spring of 2010 and their eyes are set on Land’s End to John o’ Groats in 2011. Jason is a Built Asset Consultant in London. 12/09

Sir Guy Acland (59-64) renewed contact after Richard Le Fleming gave us Guy’s address in the Isle of Wight, where he is Vice Lord-Lieutenant. Guy spent many years in the RA and was for a while Equerry to HRH The Duke of Edinburgh followed by appointment as Equerry to the Queen and Deputy Master of the Household. Guy and his wife Chrissie have two sons Alexander and Hugh both in their thirties. Chrissie runs a Ballet School in the IOW. Guy’s list of eight records for the desert island will follow! 12/09

John Guest (B 71-76) said he spoke to Derek after 32 years and reported, after being seriously ill, he had changed an interesting portion of UK law (Try googling Guest v DPP) and as a result Panorama have aired a programme called ‘Assault on Justice’, in which he features as is the change of law. John says it is a legacy that will stand for many years – no small tribute to the education he received at Allhallows under Donald Mathewson, James Turner et al. 12/09

Michael Rookes (M 57-61). All OHs and other friends who knew Michael will be very sorry that he has died. Although Mike umpired at the OH match v the Devon Dumplings at Bradninch this summer, he was very ill. His contemporaries at Allhallows will remember him as an outstanding sportsman, a Purple Glory who played cricket for the 1st XI in 1959, 60 & 61 and scored 108 in the match v Victoria College, Jersey, and was second in the season’s bowling averages, taking 28 wickets for 13.85. After Allhallows Mike qualified as a Charted Accountant. Our deepest sympathy goes to his wife Maggie and all his family. 12/09

Tim Banting (L 92-97), who read Archaeology at university and has recently been working at the Scott Polar Institute in Cambridge has a new job as Imaging Officer in Parliamentary Archives in the House of Lords. 12/09

Carey Harris, née Adams (Ch 85-87) has lived in Perth, Western Australia, since leaving Allhallows; she has been married for 19 years and has two beautiful boys, Elliot 11 and Hamish 5. Carey has worked in Psychiatry for years and specialized in hostage negotiations and trauma services following natural disasters in the Asia/Australian region. She is currently the Manager of Inpatient Psychiatric Services for Children in Perth, but is about to become a Manager in Adult Mental Health – never a dull moment and a growth industry. Carey would like to contact Helen Fee (CH 84-86). 12/09

Gregor Mahlich (C 72-76) who works for Reuters says that his great friend Philip Curtis (St 72-76) has a wonderful shop in London, The Map House, Beauchamp Place, where you view some of the most fascinating maps and globes in existence – guided by a highly knowledgeable Philip.12/09

Fiona Shultz, née Bazalgette (Ch 84-86) wrote giving us her new address and that of her parents. Fiona now has a daughter Thea and a son Lucas. Her father Chris Bazalgette, who did so much for OH cricket and took a record number of wickets for the Hampshire Hogs and wrote their history, hopes to play another season his forty-fifth, though technically he can only be selected a week before a match. 12/09

Claus Anderson (C79-84) called on Derek, his old Housemaster, in November with his wife Rachel and their playful young daughter Ella, after they had spent a week in a South Devon cottage and visited the Rousdon estate to see the Allhallows commemorative plaque in the wall near the old pavilion. Clause works for Porsche in Reading. 11/09

Nick Cousins (H 76-80) who coached those wonderful Allhallows 1st XVs, when he was Head of PE, is now Senior Executive Officer of the ECB, ACO- the England and Wales Cricket Board, Association of Cricket Officials. OHs may have read his letter in The Times on 12th November, 2009, in which he insisted First-class cricket scorers are not second-class citizens, but honorary members of the ECB, ACO, the new independent Association of Cricket Officials. Nick and the Association are concerned with training scorers and umpires. Nick is a first-class Rugby umpire; he kindly entertained his old Allhallows colleagues in November. 11/09

Nigel Fawcett (C 63-67) says he notices a 60s do-it-yourself dinner was being organised and now he is semi-retired he has more time to catch up with his contemporaries and engage in his hobbies. Nigel still works part-time for the Treasury as a consultant on legislation, but is currently heading towards his 2nd Dan black belt in Tae Kwon Do – possibly an untypical pensioners pastime. Nigel hopes to be at the AGM. 11/09

Archie Frank Pape MBE (1921-26) has died peacefully at home at the magnificent age of 101. Archie was Head of School, a fine sportsman, who was Captain of Hockey and a 1st XI Colour for Cricket; he made his career in Banking and served in Bomber Command during WWII, when he was twice mentioned in despatches. He was also Hon. Treasurer of the OH Club and an Hon. Life Vice-President. Our deepest sympathy goes to his son Colin (B 58-62) and all his family. 11/09

Robin Butler (M 56-61) has written a superb book ‘Great Britain Wine Accessories 1555-1900’ – Baron & Brown, which was well received in The Times on 11th November 2009. Robin joined his father’s antique business in Honiton on leaving Allhallows, where his brother Roderick (M 52-56), who did so much to help us move the Chapel furnishings from Rousdon to St. Michael’s Honiton, deals in antiques at Marwood House. 11/09

James Dann (Sh 88-93) is now in Milton, Ontario, having been made redundant the very day he returned from Paternity leave in March, so the summer of 2009 was a little dire to say the least. But, he has spent every minute of his daughter Madison’s life with his wife Courtney, Morgan Bellis’s (St 88-92) sister, which he will treasurer for ever. James is working for a geotechnical consultancy in Brampton, on railwork and looking forward to lots of snow. 11/09

Jaap Meijer (M 79-84) spent a year in Germany after Allhallows learning the language, followed by a couple of years at a sailing school in Devon. He spent a year in the Netherlands studying before completing a BA in European Business at Leicester Uni and Trier in Germany; he worked for Deliotte in Duesseldorf and then in Luxembourg with several investment vehicles. Jaap has been in contact with Stefano Cardelli, Mark Greenhalgh and Andy de Long, who is constantly somewhere else. Jaap remembers the enameled bath in the basement which seemed huge at the time, with some happy days. 11/09

Ted Sandbach (St 67-71) writes to say he lives outside Oxford and is the owner and founder of the Oxford Wine Company, which he set up in 1991. Ted previously taught at Magdalen College School from (1975-84), but then left to join the wine trade and experience. He has three boys; Chris 24 teacher at St. Edward’s Oxford and has played first-class with games for the academy at Oxford UCCE. Opens the batting for Oxfordshire and has been selected for the Minor Counties. Will 20 at Exeter University is a keen rugger player and George 17 is still in the lower sixth at Cheltenham College. Ted and his wife Sue have a cottage in Beer and enjoy walks around the Rousdon estate and on the undercliff, which can be depressing. Ted and his three boys still play Free Forester cricket, which used to take place at Allhallows, but is now played at Seaton. 11/09

Tom Dunn (B 74-78) attended Will Lead’s (B 73-78) 50th birthday celebration in Zambia last October and a merry time was had by all. Among those present were: Paddy Lead (B 71-76) and Mike Spark (Sh 73-78). 11/09

Nick Lindo (H 70-76) thanked Nigel for invitations to current OH events, but says distance is a problem as he resides in New Zealand. However, the Website triggers nostalgic vibes of halcyon days long ago when he played mostly placid cricket and before he took up the demon golf; he reports that in 27 days – and counting – he will be a free man again having completed his two years and a single week as the GC Captain in Christchurch. 10/09

Chris Watts (B 82-85) met Graham and Mary Jones in Cirencester recently and plucked up courage to get in touch with us. He says the three years he spent at Allhallows were retrospect in a school sort of way the best years of his life – such great friends and adventures the like of which he hasn’t experienced since. He hears via the grape-vine of others he shared his time at Rousdon. 10/09

Martin Taylor (St 56-59) has suddenly dies. For many years he ran his Auctioneering company in Honiton, dealing in antiques and fine paintings. At Allhallows he was an able sportsman, winning the Boardman Cup for rugger and the Pitt Cup for hockey. On leaving he organised events for the OHs in the West Country. Our deepest sympathy goes to Martin’s family.10/09

Jonathan Cooper (C 70-75). All OHs and other friends who knew him will be very sorry to know that Jonathan passed away on 19th October 2009, at a very young age of 53, after bravely battling pancreatic cancer. His wife Mimi and three children were with him. His great friend Andrew Green told us. We will remember Jonathan at Allhallows as an outstanding sportsman who captained the 1st XI for cricket and won his st XV colours for rugger, but he was also an able academic who studied at Warwick University and in the USA. He built up the Armano Italian food chain in London and Bristol. Our deepest sympathy goes out to his wife, children and his brother Simon. 10/09

Warwick Dale (St 84-88) is engaged to Tamara and fortunately sold his helicopter company before the economy collapse. He now works as a police officer in Florida and sends his best wishes to all back home. 10/09

Darryl Hunt (C 64-68) phoned the Hon.Sec. from Munich a few weeks ago and then kindly sent him 3 CDs, the Pogues 3rd album, which is a nice example of what he has been doing for the last twenty years, and the new ‘Bish’ album, which is a solo project of Darryl’s and has a lovely photo of his daughter Sophie on the cover. Darryl says most of his time is spent working in London or touring with the Pogues. You all probably know ‘Fairy tale of New York’, so life is pretty exciting. He sends his best wishes to his old schoolmates. 10/09

Stephen White (Sh 81-85) is Managing Partner of the International Yacht Register and Simon Dawson (Sh 81-85) is a business partner who handles the financial side of his company from his vantage point in Andorra. Steve says life has treated him well since leaving Allhallows and he thinks of the wonderful days he spent there. He has recently found the OH Website and he says he and Simon will sort through their Shallow photos over a bottle of wine to fill in some gaps. Steve was impressed by the report and photos of the memorial cricket match for Don Palmer v the Devon Dumplings and hopes to play some cricket or golf for the OH Club soon. 10/09

Sunanda Kerr (C 97-98) is teaching in a kindergarten in Calgary, Canada and has recently moved from Vancouver; she loves her job and finds it rewarding. Sunanda was in England a few years ago and visited Allhallows. What a change! She hopes to return soon and looks forward to e-mails about OH social events as she doesn’t want to loose touch. 10/09

Roy Honnor (C 40-43) wrote with the sad news that his cousin Major John Honnor RA (C45-49) died peacefully on Friday 4 th September 2009 aged 78. John came to Allhallows in 1945 after being liberated by American forces in Manila where he, together with his father, mother and sister had been interned by the Japanese in 1941. John became a School Prefect. Won academic prizes and his 1 st XV Colours for rugger; he was an accomplished hockey player and Hon. Secretary of boxing; he left to join the army in 1949. Our sympathy goes out to his family. Roy promised to write a brief obituary for the 2010 Magazine. 09/09

Annabel Sedgwick, née Massey (Ch 87-92) lives near Cambridge and is married to Sedge with two lovely children, Rosie and Edward. Annabel is Managing Director of a full service marketing agency based in Bedford, but they escape to the hills and beach en famille whenever possible. 09/09

Tom Selway (Sh 88-92) reported that his great friend Tom Rooth (M 88-93), an art expert at Christies, has made the fantastic discovery, of a superb portrait of Sir Alfred Munnings Reading probably painted by Harold Knight and hidden under a painting entitled ‘Carnival’ by Laura Knight who adored Munnings, but didn’t want to upset Harold. They were all part of the artists’ colony at Lamorna Cove, near Newlyn, before the First World War. Tom’s discovery was the subject of an article by Alastair Jamieson of ‘The Sunday Telegraph’ on 21 st September 2009. 09/09

Jonathan Owen (M 92-97) says his sister Pippa has been married to a Frenchman called Nico for 8 years and they have two children Tom 6 and Nina 3 – both angels. Pippa loves teaching English in a secondary school and his younger sister Becky is happily studying Marine Biology at Portsmouth. Jon hops between Bournemouth and France while he gets photography business in gear. He sent Anne Giles a photo of ‘Importance’ provided by Gemma Weeks, which seems like yesterday though more ago. 09/09

Andy Moore (V 53-58) spotted Leslie Barr’s phone-call to Derek and says his lasting memory of Leslie was when he and John Ballyn were respectively captain and secretary of the 1958 1 st XV. Leslie took them to the OH dinner in Sidmouth, as was then customary after the match, in his Hillman Minx, an item of doubtful reliability. Unfortunately on the return Leslie managed to bend his car neatly around an enormous rock on the top of Sidford Hill. The odd oath was forthcoming before minds leapt into gear, checked the state of occupants and flagged down the next car which was fortunately full of merry OHs. Leslie recovered his car next morning. History doesn’t record whether a local bobby was involved. 09/09

Robin Higgs (M 73-78), who enjoyed Chris Taylor’s Glassboat Restaurant reunion in Bristol last year, says he has just returned from the Canary Islands, where he was engaged in a remake of the 1981 version of ‘Clash of the Titans’ for Warner Bros. Robin has been in the location film business for the last 16 years since he gave up being a Police helicopter pilot after starting his career in the army. Robin’s young son is about to start at St. Edmund’s Oxford and Robin is considering a ‘get-together’ with Jamie Martin and some of their contemporaries. 09/09

Nicola Atkins, née Rutherford-Jones (Ch 79-81) took a Combined Studies degree after Allhallows and then worked in London, ultimately in legal recruitment. Nicky then moved to Birmingham to marry a barrister with a criminal practice, they have two children, Harry 8 and Lucy 5 and enjoying a very happy if somewhat full family life. In 2001 Nicky changed direction and became a Career Management Coach mainly working with those going through redundancy or redeployment, which she loves and finds hugely rewarding as she is self-employed and allows her to work around family life. Nicky has a place on linkedin http://www.linkedin.com/in/nickyatkins and hopes to attend an OH event soon. 09/09

Leslie Barr (H52-62), former Housemaster of Baker and Head of Maths, who later taught at Fettes, phoned Derek, his old House Tutor, in August and said the military nursing home where he is well cared for recently had a visit from General Sir Richard Dannatt as two new rooms are being provided for war-wounded from Afghanistan. Leslie greatly appreciated a chat with him and was able to say Roger Wheeler had been one of his pupils. 09/09

John Stevens (C 50-51), who lives in Stafford, Queensland, and was over in the UK recently, when he met Mike Shaw, Nigel and Derek, says his woodworking keeps him off the streets and it all started at Allhallows, where he restored the little altar table now in Combpyne church. He has been reading a life of Mary Anning the Lyme Regis fossil hunter. 09/09

Anthony Sherman (V54-57) resides in Wimborne and has started a Charity working with ex-offenders from Dorchester prison. He retired due to ill-health, but still mentors drug addicts. He cheerfully says he manages a cemetery as he is looking to the future. 09/09

Nigel Bean (95-98) who taught at RGS Brisbane, after he left Allhallows where he taught History and was Master i/c cricket, had the surprise of his life when sampling fine wine and cheese at the Queensland Agricultural Exhibition he spotted Keith and Lynne Moore in a crowd of over 50,000, who were visiting their son James who works in Brisbane. Next day they enjoyed a nice steak and several bottles of fine Australian merlot. Nigel Bean was delighted to see the report of the OH cricketers victory over the Devon Dumplings. He says the School and the cricket season hold a special place in his heart. 08/09

Graham and Mary Jones (H66-92) reported another extraordinary meeting, when they were visiting their family in Oz and on a trip to Ayre’e Rock spotted Keith and Lynne Moore waiting at a bus stop. The world is a small place for OHs. 08/09

Andrew Keightley (Sh 76-80) wrote to say that he designs and produces concepts on an international basis and lives in Cambridge where he occasionally sees Bill Jenks (C 75-80). Andrew visited the Rousdon estate a few years ago when he was down on business and thought all the old buildings looked smaller than when he was a schoolboy. He was delighted to see a photo of himself in white overalls on the front cover of the 2009 OH Mag – his one and only theatrical performance. 08/09

Peter Anker, FRICS (M 44-47). All OHs who knew him will be very sorry to hear that Peter died on Thursday, 13th August 2009, He was Chairman of the Allhallows Educational Foundation from 1991-1994, until ill-health forced him to retire. Peter was in Middlemist from 1944-47, Head of House and a senior Prefect. He was a talented sportsman with his 1st XV Colours for Rugger and 1st XI Colours for Cricket. He recently showed me proudly a photo of himself and Mike Ray Hills, no mean cricketer himself, ready to go to open the innings for Allhallows. Peter became a most distinguished international businessman, COE of the Hudson Bay Company and a major figure in other businesses. Whenever he came down to Lyme Regis, where he and Anne had a cottage on the sea front, asked me to lunch and loved talking about his old OH friends and the School to which he was devoted.
Our deepest sympathy goes to Anne and Peter’s family. 08/09

Henrie Hutchings (L 87-92) again lives in Hong Kong aboard their sailing boat ‘Mischief’, a solid 47ft, 27 ton steel boat designed for arctic sailing. Henrie says they considered calling her ‘Ice-breaker’, but plummeted for ‘Mischief’, because of her inhabitants, but primarily for her history, as she caught fire, lost a man at sea, was swept from her mooring in a typhoon and a previous owner nearly chopped his leg in two, when he lost control of a chain-saw. Yes, they bought her cheap and after 5 years rebuilding she’s a beauty! They have taught their two cats to swim and climb ropes when they fall overboard. In a few years, funds permitting, they hope to sail for a few years. Henrie runs a copywriting and translation company called ‘The Missing Link’, life is treating Henrie pretty well and there are no moves to marry yet and have no children as she still doesn’t feel responsible enough for either. 08/09

Stephen Ayling (C 67-71) and his wife Marlene thoroughly enjoyed their trip from SA to the UK in April and visited Rousdon. Back for winter in Durban they celebrated two wins against the All Blacks and await Oz in Capetown. 08/09

James Pigg (Sh 82-84) and Annike had an enjoyable couple of days staying at The Dower House hotel Rousdon and had dinner with James Verner, master furniture-maker who works at Hawkchurch, near Axminster. James and his wife managed to descend the cliffs to the beach without upsetting the ‘natives’. 08/09

John Robson (C46-52) phoned Derek for an address of a family friend and reminisced about some of the characters on the Allhallows staff in his day. Horace Lee, Jack Yarchow, James Turner, Norman Butler and Tommy Jones. John is a neighbour of Joe Robson (H 71-74) , the England hockey player, who taught History at Allhallows before he went to Rydal as Head of History and Kent College as Second Master. 08/09

John Pagliero (St 62-67) phoned Derek in July for a chat about the good old days and to ask for addresses of some of his OH chums, John Armstrong, John Bridger and Nicholas Love et al., whom he hopes to get together for a reunion. Nigel was able to give him the whereabouts of Jon Husain. John a former Committee member, also wrote a fascinating letter about Cricket Weeks with Don Palmer, David Hillier, Pat Thurgood, Roger Wheeler and Roddy Long. John worked for Fyffes for many years is now with Asda. He paid a gracious tribute to Bill and Honor Preston his House Parents in Stanton. 08/09

Christopher Coates (Sh 65-70) sent welcome news from Millfield, where after a spell of business abroad he has taught Business Studies, been a Housemaster and is now Admissions Tutor; he likes the philosophy of the school, where his two daughters were educated. Chris has recently been in touch with Simon Martin (Sh 65-70). 07/09

Chris Taylor (M 74-78), who organised the Glassboat and black tie 1978 Leavers’ Reunion in Bristol in 2008, called on the Hon.Sec. in July with his young son Peter, who had just entered the Sixth Form at Clifton College, when they were on their way to a day-out at the Bovington Tank Museum. A happy time was spent chatting about Chris’s OH contemporaries. I hope Peter wasn’t too bored surveying photos of Chris in the 1st XV. 07/09

Richard Tracy (H 77-89) and his wife Caroline (H 86-89) who run their very popular French Courses in the school holidays at Le Grand Osier, Dinan, www.tracey-frenchcourses.com had a splendid letter published in The Daily Telegraph on 18th July 2009. Richard said when Eaton College was closed briefly in May by swine flu, Alan Johnson remarked that the virus had succeeded in doing what Labour governments had failed to do for years. He also pointed out in view of recent burdens placed on independent schools and parents by the Charity Commission that, when Mitterand threatened to close down private schools in France in the eighties, that caused uproar and he was forced to retreat. 07/09

Richard Clist (St 85-89) is delighted to tell us that Amanda is currently expecting their fourth son, no girls in sight as yet! Richard who was Captain of Clay Pigeon Shooting at Allhallows, now owns the Charmouth Tunnel, reports that on 24th May 2009 planning permission was granted for a new shooting range with club and catering facilities. You will be able to follow progress on: www.thetunnel.co.uk thanks to Matthew Bray (St 85-88). Practical rifle, gallery rifle and full bore will be available. Work has started and discounted OH membership is offered from spring 2010. Those interested should contact Richard via the OH Website and at Clist Financial Management Ltd, Charmouth. 07/09

David Hamilton (B 65-68) has had a highly successful career as a Purser first with Union Castle and then Cunard, sailing the Caribbean and the Mediterranean. In 1994 he was appointed Purser of QE2 and in 2008 became Hotel Manager of the ss Queen Victoria. His hobbies include cycling, backgammon and looking for golf balls he has lost on courses round the world. He has an apartment in Salisbury, but spends many leaves with his partner Kelly in Australia. 07/09

Phillip Ainsworth (C 75-79) has a new management post with the NHS at Hornchurch in Essex, but still serves in the TA, having left the regular Army in 1993, so has been in green for nearly 27 years. He says his wife Amanda keeps him on his toes and their children Oliver 14, Sophie 12 and Camilla 10 run circles around him. Oliver and Sophie are at the Royal Hospital School near Ipswich in Suffolk and Sue Bourhill who taught at Allhallows is Sophie’s Housemistress. Family life revolves around their children and horses. 07/09

Chris Hulburd (B 55-60) wrote to say that Robert Hill (St 57-62), no mean athlete himself, put the photo of one of Chris’s record-breaking high jumps on the OH Website. Chris was interested to see the photo of the Misty City Jazzmen in the Baker Common Room, in which he spotted several friends. 06/09

Peter Roberts (V 48-52) and Vernon Burchell (C 52-56) kindly sent photos, as requested by our President, of Sid Cornish of Corps of Drums fame. Peter who lives in South Africa, was one of the original members of the band, he also sent a group photo of Venning pupils proudly displaying the Ashburton Shield in 1951. Peter mentioned many of his contemporaries ‘Blogger’ Bowden, John Palin, Brian Clark, Brian Jenney and of course his Housemaster Carey Stone and House Matron, Mrs. Sweet with whom he kept in contact until she passed away in New Zealand. 06/09

Brodie Hall (C 64-69) met Peter Cresswell (V 52-57) recently and borrowed his OH Magazine which he read from cover to cover and kindly wrote to his old Housemaster DJB. Brodie was an outstanding athlete and Captain of the team that won the Crawford Relay in 1969. He said he was about to go sailing off the coast of Croatia and would then convert a barn on the family farm into a residence. 06/09

Leslie Barr (H 52-62), a former Baker Housemaster and Head of Maths, phoned Derek his old House Tutor in June and said he had been poorly recently, but was being well cared for; he chatted about Roger Wheeler who was SUO of the CCF and Roddy Long his Head of House. Leslie later taught Maths at Fettes for many years. 06/09

Nick Shorter (H 87-88) who joined us as a GAP student from Australia contacted us to say he is a Commercial Director of Bausch & Lamb in NSW and is happily married with three kids. 06/09

Stephen Huxtable (C & L 86-91) has just become a proud father for the first time. Jackie and Daniel are both doing well. Steve is involved in IT Consultancy and Project Management and lives in Exeter after returning to Exeter four years ago. He is a keen motorsport enthusiast and regularly races his kart at Mansels Raceway’s at Dunkeswell, near Honiton. Steve’s brother Tim Huxtable (V 92-97), a surveyor, is based in Kiev, but also works in London and Moscow. 06/09

Simon Dunn (C 79-83) is now Headmaster of Bronte House Preparatory School, Apperley Bridge in West Yorkshire, and very happy. Music and modern languages were always your forte. No doubt your pupils benefit from your cultured tastes. 05/09

Dr. Michael Hawkins (C 45-50) has lived in Bangkok for the last 20 years, so hasn’t been able to attend many OH functions. Michael spent his career in Aviation with the RAF and the Royal Saudi Air Force before he retired with his wife Sallypahn to their Bangkok home. Dr.Hawkins gave a presentation on ‘Flying Stress and Older Airline Passengers’ at the Aerospace Medical Association in Los Angeles in May 2009 and wore his OH tie at the opening ceremony. Michael and his wife are back in a more peaceful Bangkok again, though his wife does voluntary nursing twice yearly in the upper Amazon villages. Mike says he flew control-line model aircraft in the forecourt at Allhallows until he was rightly banished to the games fields. He sends his best wishes to his contemporaries. 05/09

Alison Smallshaw, née Sparks (Ch 88-92) decided to take a break from her teaching career, after giving birth to her Son Finley in October 2007, and became a full-time Mum. She has loved every minute of it. Alison and her husband are expecting another baby boy in August. Busy time ahead! 05/09

Jeremy Parrett (M 58-63) has been wandering the Bahamas in his yacht ‘Two Pelicans’ and doubts whether he will be able to attend the RAC reunion in 2009. Jeremy retired in 2005 from the Toronto Transit Commission, where he was affectionately known as ‘Blakie’. He spent two summers moored at Vero Beach in Florida, but has flown back to Toronto to see his daughter and his grandson. He is installing a larger diesel in his yacht this summer and will visit his son, daughter and grandson again in Toronto. He met his companion Lyn in Andros in 2007, which he hadn’t seen since his days in the RN Submarine service, but thinks the Bahamas may become his new home. 05/09

Kathryn Cox (Ch 89-94), champion cross-country runner at Allhallows, is getting married in Dorset next September and will honeymoon in November, when work permits. Kathryn manages a Sightseeing Company and her fiancé conducts the tours; they live permanently in Alberta, but missed the snow last winter, though they had some super skiing in Whistler. Kathryn remembers vivid colours of the West Country and the cider and is sorry she can’t attend reunions. 05/09

Neil MacCuaig (C 72-76) was spurred to tell us that after Allhallows he read Physics and Chemistry at Manchester university, then took an MSc in Radiation and Environmental Protection and a PhD in Applied Nuclear Physics at Guildford. He joined a university start-up company developing imaging systems for medical and industrial applications and for the last 10 years has been running the instrumentation development group for a railway maintenance equipment company with groups in the UK and France. Neil has been happily married to Debbie for 20 years and they have two boys, Ian studying Philosophy at Sheffield and Sam taking his A2 exams this year. Neil says he is an Anglican Lay Reader and that in 1976 his father and step-mother moved to Seaton and became good friends of Bill, who died recently, and Honor Preston. Neil would love to hear from OHs who left in 1976. 04/09

Richard Porte (C 82-87) sent welcome news from the IOW, where he plays cricket for his local club. Derek remembers your enthusiastic batting and bowling for the 2 nd XI and hears regularly from many of your Chudleigh chums. You can follow OH news on our Website, ably run by Nigel. 04/09

Kate Cook née Worth (Ch 86-89), who is now a Schools IT Supervisor in Essex, met the Hon.Sec. in Lyme Regis in April, when she was on holiday with her young daughter and staying with her mother in Charmouth. 04/09

Rosemary Sidwell, an OH Hon. Life Vice-President, pointed out to us that in a Daily Telegraph obituary of Major-General Patrick Crawford, which some OHs may have read, it was related that Patrick Crawford MO to the Gurkhas on operations in Sarawak in 1964 extricated Major Eric ‘Birdie’ Smith (C 33-41) from a crashed helicopter, first having applied a tourniquet and amputated Birdie’s trapped arm with a clasp knife sharpened by a Gurkha. Both Patrick and Birdie went on to most distinguished military careers. Birdie became a prolific writer about the Gurkhas and died in 1998. Jill Smith is delighted for us to publish this account. 03/09

Roddy Wakeford (M 69-73) welcomed March rain in the Cape, where they moved five years ago, but says he has had an annus horribilis in terms of work and resigned, but since September has been consulting for a construction and property company in Somerset West. He hopes to run another residential golf estate. Roddy and his second wife Nicky have two whippersnappers, Oliver 7 and William 8. His elder two Freddie and Hannah are behaving as badly as their father at the ages of 20 and 19, but Freddie hopes to join the Blues and Royals soon. Roddy is in regular contact with Martin Johnstone in Lyme Regis, Peter Scott, Mark and Pat Hunt, Shaun Conner, Jimmie Thornton, Andrew Green and Peter Clegg among others. Roddy helped Nigel French to organise a Richmond Hockey reunion in SA last year and has managed to defeat his solicitor brother Joe at tennis in Bristol. Roddy misses OH Cricket, but looks forward to attending OH events and sends his best wishes to Derek. 03/09

Bill Preston (H 50-84) All OHs who knew him will be very sorry to hear that Bill Preston who served the School for thirty-four years from 1950-84 died peacefully in Seaton Hospital on Friday 6 th March 2009. We chiefly rememberBill as Second Master and briefly as Acting Headmaster, but he also taught Geography, was master-in-charge of hockey and cricket, Commander of the C.C.F., housemaster of Stanton and Shallow and co-founder with Honor of Charton House for the girls. Our deepest sympathy goes to Honor and her sons John and Christopher and their families.

Mark Hubble (C 76-81) says he spent 12 years in the Army and travelled the world in various roles and theatres. He then started a property development company, which is doing OK, but he hopes to start a major redevelopment, but will have to take a sabbatical for six months. Mark would like to move abroad, but can’t for a while as he has family commitments. D.J.B. says he remembersreceiving a warm welcome from your father at your grandfather’s house at Moretonhampstead.3/09

Russell Bugden (C 77-82) sent welcome news from Whitemore Lake USA where he resides with his wife Jane. After Allhallows Russell graduated with a degree in Mechanical Engineering and has worked mostly with SKF, a Swedish top fortune 200 company that makes bearings for racing boats, motor cars and motorbikes. Russell says he liked talking to people so he took an MBA and has specialized in sales. He has been in touch with Benson Lo, Adam Baisley and Richard Kinver. He hopes to attend an OH event soon and meet old friends. 3/09

Toby Guyatt (M 92-97) says he went to Uni a year after leaving Allhallows and gained a 2:1 in English at Greenwich; he jobbed around for a while, but is now living happily with his girlfriend and her son in Hackney. Toby enjoys working for the Charity Motability and asks to be remembered to his classmates.3/09

James Dann (L 88-93) updated us with the big news of a little addition in the form of Madison, who was born in February and weighed a comfortable 6lb 10oz; she is adorable and has James wrapped around her finger. James, Courtney and Madi hope to move to Canada in July and have applied for visas.3/09Paul Shallow (Sh 45-53) promises to send Aunt Agatha the story of how he came to settle in Australia in 1961. He kindly offers to save the Club postage by reading the Magazine on the Website. Paul says he still keeps busy by taking visitors on night tours at the Sydney Observatory.3/09

George Bruce, was Marshall (Sh 55-60) joined the RN after Allhallows and served in several warships among them HMS Ark Royal in the Med and Far East. On leaving the Navy he qualified as a Vet at Edinburgh University in 1971 and was in practice in Carmarthen and Guernsey before migrating to Australia, where he worked in Sale, East Gippsland. In ’78 he became an offshore oilfield saturation diver in the Bass Straight. George was sailing with his wife Margaret and three children in the Indian Ocean, when they lost the boat, but were fortunately picked up by a Shell Tanker. After more veterinary work for AQIS in Brisbane, George returned to the UK and worked as a government vet in Dorchester, where he resides and retired in 2007 – not far from Des Armitage (Sh 54-58). 2/09

Robin Pearce (C 75-79) apologises that it has taken 28 years to drop us some news. After Allhallows he had a string of office jobs and then worked in the aerospace industry at Hurn airport near Bournemouth, but has spent the last decade running his own business in the Care industry. Robin’s hobbies include snow-skiing, riding and motobiking; he has recently bought a jetski and enjoys wave-jumping to help him cope with midlife crisis. Robin has been with his partner for 16 years who thinks it’s about time he grew up! 2/09

Chris Pickett (C 70-74) remembered by many of you as an outstanding games-player, a Triple Colour. After Allhallows and business studies, he joined the family jewelry business, Picketts & Pursers in Petersfield, of which he became MD at 25 on his father’s death, a position he still holds. Chris played hockey for Havant 1 st XI for 24 years, when they won the Division One title three times. In 1997 Chris became the England Under-21 men’s team manager and in 1999 the England and Great Britain women’s team manager in many international competitions and retired after the Beijing Olympics. Chris has four children Sarah and John in their twenties and Henry and Ella much younger from his second marriage. 2/09

Peter Larkman (H 84-95) is thrilled to be a grandfather; his son Tim, a Housemaster at Worksop, and his wife Lucie are the proud parents of twin sons Archie and Harry. 2/09