The 2022 OH Magazine is now available to read here.

It was wonderful to see so many OHs at this year's Memorial Service. The service was held at St. Paul's Church Honiton on Saturday, 29th October 2022.

Thank you very much to OH Chris Vallins for leading the service, Chris' wife for playing the organ, and Patrick McCaig for the last post. Thanks must also go to Nigel Clist, who brought along some fascinating historical documents about Allhallows.

Here are some photographs from the event.

We very much look forward to seeing OHs at next year's service.

At the Club's AGM held at The Victoria Hotel, Sidmouth following the annual West Country Lunch, Seb Warner and David Woollatt were unanimously elected as the Club's new President and Hon. Secretary, taking the place of Peter Sloan and Tim Birmingham whose three-year term of office had come to an end.

Notwithstanding the very sad news of the death of her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II only two days before, the Club had decided to go ahead with the lunch and AGM. During the lunch the assembled OHs and their guests stood for a short while in silent tribute to the memory of her late Majesty and this was followed by the loyal toast to the new King.

Opening the AGM Peter thanked David Richardson for all his hard work in organising the lunch as well as the staff of the Victoria Hotel who had provided such good service. Then in his capacity as Treasurer, David presented the Club Accounts for 2021/22, full details of which can be found on the About Us page under the heading Club Accounts.

Peter then gave a brief review of the Club's activities during the past year from the Ukranian Relief mission undertaken by Patrick Musters and Richard Anderson earlier in the year, to the activities of the OHGS and in particular to their recent Cornwall trip, to the London Drinks Party on Board HQS Wellington in May and the Allhallows Day Mememorial Service scheduled for 29th October.

The main business of the AGM then followed with the nomination of Seb Warner as the new President and David Woollatt as the new Hon. Secretary. Both nominations were unanimously agreed upon by a show of hands. Unfortunately, the new President was not able to be present at the lunch, but David read a short address from Seb in which he gave some background details of himself and his plans for the future.

In winding up the meeting Peter drew attention to the fact that present at the lunch was Ralph Harding who only the day before had celebrated his 96th birthday! To mark this occasion a presentation was made to Ralph in the form of a set of the Club's cufflinks and a copy of the School Register together with the nomenclature of 'Father of the Club'.

The lunch and the AGM were then rounded off by a stimulating and very amusing talk given by David Shaw in which he gave his memories and reflections of his time as a pupil at Allhallows.     

It is with great sadness that the Club records the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. 

The Club extends its sincere  condolences to all members of the Royal Family at this time of loss and grief.

The Club acknowledges with gratitude the life of  service and dedication that Her Majesty gave to the country during her long reign.

After due consideration, it has been agreed that the West Country Lunch and AGM  should still take place tomorrow, 10th September, where a formal tribute will be made.

God Save the King.

For those attending this year's West Country Lunch and AGM this Saturday (10th September), OHs and their guests can meet in the bar at the Victoria Hotel which will be open from mid-day. Lunch will be served in the dining room at 1.00pm.  The business of the AGM will be conducted whilst coffee is served at the end of the meal.

The Club's AGM is being held on the same day as the West Country Lunch, 10th September, at the Victoria Hotel, Sidmouth. If you have not already booked your ticket for the lunch please do so now by contacting the Treasurer, David Richardson at: jdavidhrichardson4@gmail.com. Early booking is appreciated so that the Club can give accurate numbers to the the hotel.

Payment (£25.00) should be made on line to the following account quoting 'OH Lunch and your surname':-

Lloyds Bank

Old Honitonians Annual Subscription Account

Acccount No. 01622398

Sort Code 30 90 49

OHs are reminded that they have until 31st July to notify the Club Secretary if they wish to stand for election for the position of President or Club Secretary at this year's AGM.

The Club's AGM will again take place at the West Country Lunch on 10th September 2022 at the Victoria Hotel, Sidmouth.

One of the main pieces of business will be the election of a new Club President and other officers of the Club. To date the following members have offered to serve in the following positions:

Club President - Seb Warner

Hon. Secretary - David Woollatt

Treasurer - David Richardson

Magazine Editor and Archivist - Emily Banting

Any other member who wishes to be considered for any of these posts should notify the Club Secretary, Tim Birmingham, by email at OHclub@thebirminghams.com by no later than 31st July. In the event that there is more than one candidate for any of the positions, a vote will be taken at the AGM. 

OHs are urged to come to the West Country Lunch and be a part of the AGM as the Club enters a new and exciting era.

This year's West Country Lunch and the Club's Annual General Meeting will once again be held at The Victoria Hotel, Sidmouth on Saturday 10th September.

Menu choices for the lunch are :

Starter: Broccoli and Stilton soup OR Smoked Salmon Rilette

Main: Roast Loin of Beef OR Hake with a Romesco sauce

Dessert: Back Forest Torte OR Lemon Meringue cheesecake

Bookings for the lunch can now be made by contacting David Richardson at: jdavidhrichardson4@gmail.com. The price remains the same as last year at £25.00 per head.

Details for the Annual General Meeting will follow shortly

Back in May the Club reported on the humanitarian mission that two OH's, Patrick Musters (St. 66-70) and Richard Anderson (M67-71), undertook to deliver essential and much needed supplies to a Romanian orphanage close to the border with war torn Ukraine.

Those OHs who attended the Drinks Party on Board HQS Wellington in May were able to hear first hand from Patrick the finer details of their trip.  Whilst the current political situation in the UK has somewhat overtaken the news headlines, the war in Ukraine nevertheless continues and the need for aid and support remains.

OHs gave very generously to help fund Patrick and Richard's mission and there still remains approximately £1,000.00 'in the pot' which is available to any other OH who may be considering carrying out a similar trip. Any OH who is considering doing so should contact either Patrick (phamusters@aol.com)  or Richard (richardanderson@alsgroup.co.uk) for advice and guidance.

The surplus funds cannot be held indefinitely and if they are not utilised in another trip by the the end of July then they will be distributed to a UK based Ukrainian organisation whose purpose is to help the settlement of Ukrainian refugees in the UK. 

21st May 2022 marks the 40th anniversary of the sinking of HMS Ardent in Falkland Sound during the Falkland Conflict.  Amongst those killed in action was Lt. Cdr Royal Navy Richard William Banfield OH (V.65-69). The Club pays tribute to Richard and those other members of the crew who lost their lives 40 years ago today for their bravery and sacrifice.