A Memorable Evening at the OH AGM and Cocktail Party

Yesterday evening (21/11/24), we had the pleasure of hosting our annual Old Honitonians (OH) AGM and Cocktail Party, and what a truly fabulous evening it was! It was a wonderful opportunity for OHs to come together, reflect on the past year, and hear about the exciting plans we have in store for 2025. We're looking forward to sharing more details on the upcoming events soon—keep an eye on our website for updates!

This year it was wonderful to be joined by Chris Shallow, the grandson of the legendary Headmaster George Shallow, who led the school from 1934 to 1948. George Shallow MA was instrumental in the school’s historic move from Honiton to the Rousdon Estate in 1938, and it was a privilege to have Chris with us to share his memories and connection to the school’s rich history.

There was a wonderful opportunity to thank the outgoing President of the OH Golfing Society (OHGS) John Pagliero. Over the past 11 years, he has been at the helm of the society and organised some incredible tournaments. Our President Seb Warner presented him with a small token of appreciation (a very lovely bottle of

Bordeaux) and a card from the Committee.

The incoming President of the OHGS David Danskin also spoke abe the exciting golf events that are planned for 2025.

All helped in our brand new venue for the evening, The Royal Society and it certainly did not disappoint. From the welcoming atmosphere to the excellent canapés and fine wine, everything was first-rate. A huge thank you to the team at The Royal Society for being such excellent hosts and ensuring the evening ran smoothly.

Of course, none of this would have been possible without the wonderful OHs who attended and made the event so memorable. It was great to catch up with familiar faces and celebrate the sense of community that makes the OH network so special. We were joined by:

Christopher Goddard
David Richardson
Susie Richardson
Myf Adams
Seb Warner
Peter Sloan
Jamie Jammeson
Dudley Hopkins
Clare Hopkins
Nigel French
John Pagliero
George Hayter
Mrs Hayter
Ros Bailey
Edward Musto
Victoria Musto
Andrew Poe
Chris Shallow
Trevor Blevins
Jeremy Harding
Mr Graves
John Campbell Clause
Tom Morgan
Tom Simpson
Mark Lay
Tim Millar
J/A Watson
Tor Berry
David Danskin
Nick Thomas
David Woollatt

We want to extend a big thank you to each and every one of you who attended. Your presence made the evening very special, and we look forward to seeing you again soon.

As we look ahead to 2025, there are plenty of exciting events and initiatives on the horizon, and we can't wait to share more with you in the coming months. Do keep checking back to our website and events page!

Here's to a bright future for the Old Honitonians community!