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OHs will, of course, be well aware of the seriousness of the current situation with regard to the spread of the COVID 19 virus. The Club's Committee has been monitoring developments and, in line with Government guidance and common sense, it sadly had to make the decision to cancel the West Country Lunch scheduled to be held at the Victoria Hotel, Sidmouth on Saturday, 16th May, 2020.

 

OHs who had reserved places for this event were informed of the cancellation and have been be refunded in full. If you have not yet received your refund then please email David Richardson (davidrichardson652@gmail.com)

 

The Club's Committee recently met via Zoom and in light of the continuing situation and uncertainty has decided, with regret, that the Drinks Party that was scheduled to take place again on HQS Wellington in London on 10th September, 2020 should be postponed until Spring 2021.  As for the Club's AGM, this will now take place on 31st October, 2020 at the Hare and Hounds, Putts Corner, Sidbury prior to the lunch that precedes the Allhallows Day Memorial Service.

 

With the Wellington event being moved to Spring 2021, the West Country Lunch will be moved to July or September 2021 prior to which the Club will hold its AGM for 2021 .  These decisions are being kept under constant review and OHs are advised to  check this page regularly for updates and for a final decision on the actual dates for both the Drinks Party and the West Country Lunch being held in 2021.

 

At the present time, the Allhallows Day Memorial Service scheduled for 31st October, 2020 remains in the diary with no cancellation anticipated.

 

Regretfully many of the Club's golfing fixtures have already had to be cancelled. For an update on the current position regarding fixtures planned for later in the year members should email John Pagliero (johnpagliero@googlemail.com.)

It is with great sadness that the Club announces the death of Graham Jones (G.B. Jones) who died peacefully in his sleep on 6th May, 2020.

 

Graham, his wife, Mary, and young family came to Allhallows in 1966. He had taught at Sir William Borlase's School in Marlow, worked briefly in industry and read Mathematics at Cambridge. He was appointed Head of Mathematics by Gethyn Hewan.  OHs will remember that he was an enthusiastic exponent of the new school mathematics and established S.M.P. in the curriculum.

 

In 1971 he became Housemaster of Baker and very early on earned the respect of the boys in his house and their parents for the high standard he expected and the tireless efforts he made for Baker boys to use their talents and opportunities to the full.

 

A fine medium-pace bowler Graham was a natural games player and was master-in-charge of cricket throughout his time at Allhallows.  He was an equally enthusiastic coach of hockey and referee of junior rugger and, as one of the few members of staff with real military experience in Korea, he gave invaluable service as an officer in the C.C.F. in training, at camps and on field days.

 

Graham and Mary also contributed to the Rousdon community as a whole. Together they participated in parish affairs, Mary serving as a Parish Councillor, and supported fetes, village suppers and flower shows just as much as they did chapel services, special lectures, concerts, plays and festive occasions at the school.

 

Graham retired from the school in 1992 but he and Mary did not move far, buying a property in Combpyne where they lived until just a few years ago when they moved to Colyton.

 

The Club sends its condolences to Mary and the family.