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BRIGGENSIANS NEWSLETTER
SPRING 2003
Saturday, 5th April 2003
Briggensians' Association 26th Annual Dinner
12.00 Elsham Golf Club 12.00
7.30 p.m. for 8.00 p.m.
Guest Speaker: Rev.H.B.Williams
(Annual Dinner 2004 Saturday, 20th March)
Summer Sports
Friday, 13thJune 2003
School Field at 6.00 p.m. (6.30 p.m.start)
Cricket - Youth and Experience XI's, Tennis, Rounders
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Winter Sports
Friday, 12th September 2003
School Field at 6.00 p.m. (6.30 p.m.start)
Football, Male and Female Hockey, Netball
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Briggensians' Open Golf Championships
Individual Stapleford Rules
Spring meeting at Forest Pines Golf Club (Briggate Lodge)
Tuesday, 27th May 2003 - 3.00 p.m. start
Autumn Meeting at Elsham Golf Club - Sunday, 19th October 2003
1st Tee off 12.00 noon
Match Play
Past v Present Tuesday, 8th July 2003 Elsham Golf Club 4.00 p.m.
Briggensians Annual Dinner 2003
Guest Speaker: Reverend H.B. Williams
Reverend Brian Williams was born in 1918. In 1936 Brian left his Lancashire Grammar School to go up to Brasenose College, Oxford, to read mathematics and from there to the Punjab (then in India) to serve in the Indian Civil Service.
In 1947 Brian returned to England following the independence of India. He made a career change into teaching at the following schools:
1948/49 Birkenhead School
1949/59 Repton School
1959/78 Headmaster at Brigg Grammar School and Sir John Nelthorpe
In 1981 Brian was ordained to the non-stipendiary ministry following training at Lincoln Theological College. He then became Assistant Curate in the Asterby group of parishes.
In 1988 he reached ministerial retirement age but continued in a "supply capacity" until he hung up his collar in 1998.
Due to unforeseen circumstances the arrangements for this year's Dinner have to be changed.
The 26th Dinner will now be held on Saturday, 5th April 03 at Elsham Golf Club
starting at 7.30pm for 8.00pm. - Jackets please.
Members and guests are welcome and the places are 12.00 per head.
Requests for places with remittance to be sent to the Sir John Nelthorpe Upper School, Grammar School Road, Brigg, N Lincolnshire, DN20 8AA. (Tel. 01652 656551).
Cheques made payable to THE BRIGGENSIANS ASSOCIATION.
Please book and pay for places by 22nd March using the form at the end of this Newsletter
For information on accommodation in the area contact: Brigg Tourist Information Centre. Tel: 01652 657053
e-mail: brigg.tic@northlincs.gov.uk or on the web http://www.northlincs.gov.uk/tourism
Menu for the 2003 Dinner
Choice of Soup
Fruit Juice
Prawn Cocktail
Chicken
With Roast and Mashed Potatoes
Vegetables in Season
Choice of Fresh Fruit Salad with Cream or Ice Cream
Jam Sponge
Apple Pie and Custard
Cheese and Biscuits
Coffee and Mints
Vegetarian meals are available on request.
Briggensians A.G.M.October 4th 2002.
Chairman's Report (October 2001-October 2002)
It was once again my pleasure to present my Chairman's report - this being the end of my term of office. I was pleased to say that it has been a year of many activities - one may even say that it has been the year of the re-unions with no fewer than 5 re-unions taking place. However before we look at the details, I must thank our President (Mr.R.O'Neill) for all his time and interest given to the Association. I thank the whole committee for all the various tasks that they have undertaken to make sure that all the functions have run smoothly and especially our Secretary, Barbara Kernon, and Jonathan Gregory, our retiring Treasurer. To go into all details would take too long but to thank all the newcomers for their help must not be passed by without a thank you to each and every one of them. It is good to see Roger Holmes and Jon Taylor with us adding to the new recruits. I have to mention our vice Chairman Ken Proctor for all his close help and support over the year.
I thanked all the unsung hard working people last year many of whom are not on this committee but I can only say they have again put many hours of committed work for the benefit of our members .
.After our A.G.M last year the Briggensians Golf took place at Elsham with our hard working golf secretary, Derek Stones, winning the event on a wonderful afternoon.
As usual the Christmas Sporting bonanza was held on the school field being organised by Adrian Gibbons. It was well attended by young and old Briggensians and carried on with indoor activities late into the afternoon with eating and drinking taking place while memories and news were exchanged.
The Newsletter was out in good time for all our readers to enjoy and thanks to all those who helped in the publication and presentation which includes so many people in School including our Headteacher. It was so popular that we had to have a second print - maybe due to all the reunions taking place.
In February the first of the re-unions took place when many of the 1988-1993 year travelled from many places near and far to meet in Brigg for the early evening and later going into Scunthorpe before getting home in time for an early breakfast the following morning.
The Annual Dinner was held in March and was again well attended with the golf course being in use for some of the guests in the morning. Our speaker was Mark Proctor who gave us an interesting talk, which included his own memories of life attending our school here in Brigg, as well as his experiences in his career as a vet. For the first time Mrs Linda Hewlett-Parker gave the response for the School, which was eagerly awaited and well received by all present. We all hope that after her first full year Linda has enjoyed her time in school, with us on this Committee and living in this part of North Lincolnshire. Thanks need to be paid to David Tear for being Master of Ceremonies and Nigel Fisher and last year's 6th Form members for all the help they displayed on the evening. It is an evening when the committee can all join together and have a good time…and hopefully this can continue. Our thanks go to Ernie and all his staff at Elsham Golf Club and I know that many of our members are already looking forward to next year's event.
In May Martin Lawley and friends organised a 60's and 70's reunion at Scawby Village Hall where many old faces, including staff, met up again and spent a very enjoyable evening.
On a quieter note Mr Roy O'Neill and many of his contempories met up in Lincoln to enjoy an evening together.
Back on the sporting front the Spring Golf meeting at Forest Pines was won by Jon Taylor being presented with his prize by our Captain Alan Ladlow. The Summer sports evening again took place but again the dangerous rainy conditions prevented the ladies and girls getting together for the rounders while the men had a closer victory over School in the cricket than was the case in the previous year.
The second School v Briggensians Golf match took place before the end of the Summer Term and on another wonderful evening the Briggensians recorded the first win in this contest and our Captain Alan Ladlow was the first winning Captain to be presented with the wonderful Shield. This shield was kindly donated by Mr Ted Cox for future encounters and will be housed in School for all to see. Everyone enjoyed their games as well as the supper that followed provided by Ernie and his staff at the Golf Club.
The final reunion took place in School in July and was organised by Julie Woodliffe (nee Taylor) and Jane Gibbons (nee Yates) with help from Simon Church visiting from Australia. The evening was another great success with many familiar faces having to be guessed by some of their teachers after so many years. The event was another enjoyable occasion and thanks were expressed to all those that had helped in the organisation as well as a kindly donation being handed over to the School from some of the profits.
The final sporting fixture before this A.G.M.was the Winter Sports Evening. The only match was the School v Briggensians football but hopefully the netball and hockey will be back in contest next year .
I have tried to keep my report as short as possible but in so doing I hope that I have not missed thanks where thanks are due ... but finally I come back to the committee members and say a big 'thank you' to you all not just for this last year but for the last four years while I have Vice-Chairman and Chairman ... and I wish Ken all the best for the future while he is Chairman.
PRESIDENT'S REUNION
Our President Roy O'Neill organised a Re-union of some of his old school friends and contemporaries together with their wives, which was held at the White Hart Hotel at Lincoln on 24th May 2002. Some of these friends he had not seen for many years, but some he sees regularly and who also attend the Annual Dinner.
The evening took the format of a private dinner party, a Toast to an absent friend through illness, J.C.H. Codd (38-45), and one to the memory of J.C. White O.B.E. (41-48), and C.P. Stevenson (40-45), the updating of news over the years and many happy journeys down memory lane.
The old Briggensians who attended with their wives were :
T.R.D. O'Neill (36-45)
C.G. Taylor O.B.E. (40-46)
R.W. Stringer (40-46)
D.T. Leeson (40-47)
J.C. Sennitt (41-46)
M. Silverwood (42-45)
Headteacher's Report
It is amazing to realise that it is time to write my second Headteacher's Report for The Briggensians' Newsletter.
During the past year I have become even more impressed with the positive work ethos fostered in the school and the pride the teachers and pupils take in their work. This is reflected in the excellent results achieved in the public examinations. The results achieved in summer 2003 were better than ever. Once again the number of pupils achieving level 5 and above in the Key Stage 3 SATs was very high with 78% for English, 79% for Mathematics and 81% for Science. These figures are well above the LEA targets.
The percentage of pupils in year 11 who gained 5 or more A*-C grades in the GCSE examinations was 57% with 98.5% achieving at least one pass grade.
Last year's A level results were exceptional as they increased from 86%, in 2001, to a pass rate of 94.3%. There was a significant increase in the number of top grades awarded and fourteen subjects achieved a 100% pass rate. This reflects the expertise of the teachers who ensure that students enrol for the most appropriate courses and the specialists teaching the students receive. Perhaps this is what helped to encourage a record number of students to join the Sixth Form last September.
It is very difficult for a high achieving school to maintain high academic standards and to improve on them. Sir John Nelthorpe has done so this year. I would like to congratulate all staff and students who have made this possible.
Over the past year there have been significant improvements made to the school site in order to prepare for major construction work. During the summer holidays the pavilion; refectory and the open-air swimming pool were demolished. The area cleared on the school field will be used for an on-site dining room and to improve parking facilities. The proposed of the dining room is sympathetic to the other buildings in the area and should be operational by December this year. It could be used for future social events!
The Lower School building has benefited from new double glazed windows along the front elevation and the corridors have been decorated. One of the science laboratories is currently being refurbished and an extra computer suite added.
The schools sporting tradition continues from year to year with several of our students participating at county and national level. As well as the traditional activities of soccer, hockey, rugby, golf and gymnastics our students have widened their scope and have achieved success in judo, kick-boxing and wind surfing. Several of the students have been assisted by sponsorship from The Foundation Governors' scheme. There have also been the regular competitions between school and Briggensians Teams, despite the efforts of the weather to disrupt the events.
As well as having academic and sporting students at Sir John Nelthorpe we have a wealth of musical talent. The Sir John Nelthorpe School Choir visited Spain for a week during the October half - term holiday and performed in a variety of venues.
Members of the Brigg Sixth Form held the annual charity week in October and raised over £2,300, which was donated to a range of local and international charities.
The VCE Art students in the Sixth Form produced four stunning murals, which are now on show in the new Parishes shopping development in Scunthorpe town centre.
At the end of every year we have to say goodbye to staff who have been with us for some time. Last summer Mr Jim Flewker retired, he had been Head of Modern Foreign Languages for twenty years. He will be missed by many. Mrs Julie Hebblewhite who was already employed at the school as a Head of Year has replaced him as Head of Department.
Leaving and arriving this year have been:
Subject |
Leaving |
Appointed |
| MFL | James Flewker | Julie Hebblewhite |
| Business Studies | Deborah Wilson | Lisa Duke |
| Business Studies | Andrew Jarvis | Jamie Bestwick |
| English | Gillian Todd | t.b.a. |
| Geography | Jane Irvine | Simon Howe |
| History | Elizabeth Croft | Michael McCabe |
| Physics | Joe Plachcinski | Matthew Mosey |
Several of the above mentioned teachers left Sir John Nelthorpe School to take up promoted posts elsewhere. We wish them well for the future and would like to thank them for their contributions to the life of the school.
It is very encouraging to be able to write about the numerous activities that take place in Sir John Nelthorpe School. We turn out students with a range of skills and it is easy to see why the school is held in such high regard in the area. Once again we have had record numbers applying to start year 7 with us in September 2003.
Linda Hewlett-Parker
Headteacher
BRIGG SIXTH FORM COLLEGE
A-LEVEL RESULTS 2002 (A2)
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Carly Atkinson |
Art, Psychology. |
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Jonathan Atkinson |
PE |
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Jenna Auskerin |
Psychology |
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Sharon Ayre |
English, French. |
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David Baggott |
PE |
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Benjamin Balmer |
Business Studies, General Studies, History, Mathematics. |
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Cara-Jayne Beadle |
Biology, Business Studies, English, General Studies. |
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Matthew Bowen |
Geography, General Studies, History. |
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Andrew Bradley |
PE |
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Lauren Brett |
Technology |
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Emma Bullivant |
English, History, Psychology. |
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Bradley Carpenter |
English, French, General Studies, History. |
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Benjamin Cooke |
English, German, General Studies, Physics. |
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Hannah Corner |
Biology, English, History. |
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Cheryl Crawford |
English, Geography. |
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Terry Davis |
Art, Mathematics, Physics. |
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Sarah Dobson |
English, History, Psychology. |
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Clare Drury |
General Studies |
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Katy Fillingham |
Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics. |
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Tony Flippance |
Physics |
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Danielle Green |
Biology, English. |
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Ian Helps |
Drama |
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Emma Ibbotson |
Art, Business Studies. |
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Sarah Jones |
Drama, English. |
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Louise Kalsi |
Biology, Business Studies, German. |
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Rebecca Lamplugh |
History |
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Carly-Marie Lattimore |
PE |
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Michael Lumley-Holmes |
General Studies, PE. |
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Adam Mager |
English, Geography, History. |
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Francesca Mawson |
English, Geography, Psychology. |
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Kate McDonough |
Drama, Geography. |
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Ian Morriss |
Technology |
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Gemaine Mumby |
Business Studies, English, General Studies. |
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Kirsty Murdoch |
French, German, General Studies. |
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Emma North |
Biology, English, French, General Studies. |
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Sara Payne |
Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics. |
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Richard Phillips |
English |
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Alexander Pitcher |
Biology, Further Maths, Mathematics, Physics. |
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Kathryn Reeve |
Music |
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Charlotte Reid |
Biology, French, Geography, Mathematics. |
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Natalie Richardson |
Drama |
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Adam Rowson |
Business Studies, General Studies, History, Mathematics. |
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Harry Salmon |
Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics. |
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Jennifer Spencer-Lovatt |
Technology |
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David Tataryn |
Biology, Drama, Physics. |
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Carl Taylor |
PE |
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Adam Thompson |
Biology, Geography, Mathematics, Physics. |
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Emma Tippett |
Biology, English, German, General Studies. |
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Richard Tuxford |
Biology, Further Maths, Mathematics, Physics. |
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Caroline Waldie |
English, Geography, Mathematics, Physics. |
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Gareth Walker |
General Studies |
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Daniel Walsh |
Biology, Business Studies, Chemistry, Mathematics. |
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Abigail Ward |
General Studies, Technology. |
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Rachel Winn |
English, PE. |
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ADVANCED VOCATIONAL CERTIFICATE OF EDUCATION |
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Jenna Auskerin |
Health and Social Care |
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Jonathan Atkinson |
Business Studies |
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Kelly Barraclough |
Health and Social Care |
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Andrew Bradley |
Business Studies |
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Lauren Brett |
Art and Design |
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Jennifer Davison |
Art and Design |
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Natalie Hahn |
Art and Design |
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Katie Knill |
Art and Design |
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Michael Lumley-Holmes |
Business Studies |
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Peter Mills |
Art and Design |
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Haley Parkinson |
Health and Social Care |
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Richard Phillips |
Art and Design |
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Kathryn Reeve |
Health and Social Care |
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Rachel Skelton |
Health and Social Care |
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Gareth Walker |
Business Studies |
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Abigail Ward |
Art and Design |
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YEAR 13 AS-LEVEL |
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Sharon Ayre |
Business Studies, General Studies. |
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Bradley Carpenter |
Business Studies |
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Hannah Corner |
Music |
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Clare Drury |
General Studies |
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Andrew Elliott |
General Studies |
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Ian Helps |
Drama |
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Kirsty Murdoch |
Business Studies |
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Emma North |
General Studies |
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Sara Payne |
Chemistry, History, Mathematics. |
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Alexander Pitcher |
Further Maths |
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Kathryn Reeve |
Music |
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Richard Tuxford |
Further Maths |
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YEAR 12 AS-LEVEL |
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Kirsty Andrews |
English, History. |
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Charlotte Ashton |
PE |
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Eleanor Baggott |
English, Psychology. |
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Rachel Baldwin |
English, History, Psychology. |
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Laura Baxter |
PE |
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Charlotte Belt |
Business Studies, English, History. |
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Kirsten Corringham |
Biology, English. |
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Andrew Fowler |
Drama, English, Geography. |
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James Geddes |
English, Geography, Mathematics, Physics. |
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Mark George |
PE |
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Rachel Gladwin |
Biology, English, History, Psychology. |
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Jemma Godfrey |
Art, Drama. |
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Benjamin Grafton |
English, French, German, History. |
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Caroline Green |
Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Music. |
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William Hartley |
PE |
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Jonathan Holmes |
Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics. |
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Charlotte Kidd |
Drama, English. |
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Kerry King |
English |
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Alexandra Lutkin |
Drama, English, Geography. |
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Leanne Moore |
Art |
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Chloë Plachcinski |
English, History, Music, Psychology. |
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Teodora Popovska |
Business Studies, English, History, Mathematics. |
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Vasil Popovski |
Art, Mathematics, Physics. |
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Laura Pridgeon |
English |
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Hayley Ramm |
Biology, Chemistry, German, Mathematics. |
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Charlotte Revill |
Biology, Chemistry, History, Mathematics. |
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Holly Robinson |
Art, Biology, Psychology. |
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Christopher Salmon |
Business Studies, Drama. |
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Shaun Stanfield |
PE |
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Michelle Strong |
English, Geography, History, Mathematics. |
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Lisa Thompson |
Business Studies, English, History, Mathematics. |
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Kate Walsh |
PE |
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Benjamin Wright |
Geography, PE. |
BRIGG SIXTH FORM COLLEGE |
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DESTINATIONS 2002 |
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NAME |
DESTINATION |
COURSE |
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Carly Atkinson |
North Lindsey College |
Art and Design Foundation Course |
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Jonathan Atkinson |
Employment |
Henderson Insurance Brokers Ltd. |
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Jenna Auskerin |
University of East Anglia |
Occupational Therapy |
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Sharon Ayre |
GAP YEAR |
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David Baggott |
Applying for Police Force |
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Jason Baker |
Seeking Employment |
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Benjamin Balmer |
University of Newcastle Upon Tyne |
Financial and Business Economics |
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Kelly Marie Barraclough |
Unknown |
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Cara-Jayne Beadle |
University of Hull |
Business and Marketing |
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Matthew Bowen |
University of Liverpool |
Modern History and Politics |
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Andrew Bradley |
Applying to Fire Brigade |
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Lauren Brett |
University of Lincolnshire |
Television and Film Design |
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Amanda Briggs |
Brigg Sixth Form |
AVCE Health and Social Care |
Emma Bullivant |
Employment - Henderson Insurance Brokers |
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Bradley Carpenter |
King's College, University of London. |
French and English |
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Benjamin Cooke |
Aston University |
Computing Science |
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Hannah Corner |
University of Edinburgh |
Ecological Science |
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Cheryl Crawford |
University of Hull |
Nursing (February 2003) |
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Terry Davis |
University of Sheffield |
Architecture |
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Jennifer Davison |
North Lindsey College |
Art and Design Foundation Course |
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Sarah Dobson |
University of Hull |
History and Politics |
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Andrew Elliott |
Seeking Employment |
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Michelle Evison |
Seeking Employment |
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Katy Fillingham |
GAP YEAR - Applying for Veterinary Science |
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Tony Flippance |
University of Lincoln |
Interactive Multimedia |
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Danielle Green |
University of Portsmouth |
Marine Biology |
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Natalie Hahn |
North Lindsey College |
Art and Design Foundation Course |
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Robert Haith |
Unknown |
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Ian Helps |
Seeking Employment |
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Jenny Hopkins |
Brigg Sixth Form |
AVCE Health and Social Care |
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Emma Ibbotson |
University of Lincoln |
Equestrian Studies |
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Sarah Jones |
Seeking Employment |
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Louise Kalsi |
University of Hull |
Law |
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Katie Knill |
North Lindsey College |
Art and Design Foundation Course |
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Rebeca Lamplugh |
Seeking Employment |
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Karly-Marie Lattimore |
Grimsby College |
HND Sports Therapy |
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Michael Lumley-Holmes |
GAP YEAR |
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Adam Mager |
University of Hull |
Geography |
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Francesca Mawson |
University of Hull |
Psychology |
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Kate McDonough |
University of Liverpool |
Primary Teaching with Drama |
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Peter Mills |
Sheffield Hallam University |
Architectural Technology |
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Ian Morriss |
University of Lincoln |
Interactive Multimedia |
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Gemaine Mumby |
University of Lincoln |
Primary Teaching/English |
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Kirsty Murdoch |
University of Hull |
Business Studies/Modern Languages |
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David Neve |
Riseholme College |
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Emma North |
University of Wales, Aberystwyth. |
Marine and Freshwater Biology |
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Haley Parkinson |
University of Hull |
Nursing (February) |
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Sara Payne |
University of Newcastle Upon Tyne |
Chemistry with Medicinal Chemistry |
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Richard Phillips |
North Lindsey College |
Art and Design Foundation |
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Alexander Pitcher |
University of St. Andrews |
Mathematics |
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Kathryn Reeve |
Seeking Employment (perhaps Police Force) |
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Charlotte Reid |
Nottingham Trent University |
Accounting and Finance |
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Natalie Richardson |
Brigg Sixth Form |
Continuation of A-Level Course |
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Adam Rowson |
Nottingham Trent University |
Business Studies |
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Harry Salmon |
University of Wales, Swansea. |
Chemical and Biological Engineering |
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Rachel Skelton |
GAP YEAR |
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Jennifer Spencer-Lovatt |
University of Lincoln |
Animation, Television and Film Design |
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David Tataryn |
Brigg Sixth Form |
Preparation for RAF - Re-sits |
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Carl Taylor |
Hoping to play County Cricket (After Christmas) |
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Adam Thompson |
Lancaster University |
Physics |
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Emma Tippett |
University of Hull |
Law |
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Richard Tuxford |
University of Nottingham |
Mechanical Engineering |
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Caroline Waldie |
University of Southampton |
Aerospace Engineering |
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Gareth Walker |
Applying for Police Force |
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Daniel Walsh |
Brigg Sixth Form |
Re-applying for Medicine |
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Abigail Ward |
North Lindsey College |
Art and Design Foundation Course |
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Mark Wilkinson |
Seeking Employment |
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Rachel Winn |
University of Lincoln |
Sport and Exercise Studies |
The above list was correct at the time of going to print.
News of Old Briggensians
It seems fitting that we start this section with a note from last year's speaker Mark Proctor. He wrote to say how delighted he was to meet some of the masters from his days at B.G.S.when he spoke at the dinner last March. Messrs Atkin, Longden, Mailing and Moore looking so different 27 years after his leaving. He was also pleased to meet some old boys from the same era as well as many others. In his days at school it was all about football (never mind the lessons) but today it is all about golf. Hopefully Mark will be able to play in some of the Briggensians games in the near future. Mark lives at 24, Sunningdale Close, Winsford, Cheshire. CW7 2LD
Mark's e-mail address is:mproctor2@ukonline.co.uk
We had many letters of thanks from many of the Briggensians who attended the dinner and notes that went with the thanks and hopefully we shall have room to share their memories. George Gurnell (169, Whirlowdale Road, Millhouses, Sheffield. S7 2NG ) wrote to say that it was with great pleasure that he had been able to be present at the 25th Annual Dinner. He expressed his thanks to all the Committee for the organisation of the event and the welcome he had received. He had enjoyed meeting up with Ken Proctor and Judy and to find them both looking well. Since October 2001 George has been corresponding with a Frank Gant who now lives in Wakatane, North Island, New Zealand. George has not seen Frank since 1938. They were both in the same form through the school from 1932-1938 both appearing on the 1938 Remove Form photograph (School Certificate year). George supplied this photograph to be published in the Nostalgia Supplement in 1999. Frank has had an interesting career in the Merchant Navy and he enclosed copies of two letters for the Association to read.
As far as George is aware he and Frank are the only remaining survivors of that particular form. Sadly John Gray and Laurie Collins (both mentioned in the Spring 2000 Newsletter) died in the autumn of that year. George was pleased he had been able to make the effort to visit them both in the summer prior to their deaths and spend an hour or two reminising about B.G.S. in the 1930's. George stayed with a family in Brigg one weekend last July and went along after his swimming to see Ken and Judy and mentioned he had some photographs of the Dinner from last year, hoped to be here again this year and talked about school in the 30's and his brother Charles Gurnell who was also an old boy of B.G.S.
Someone else who was visiting Brigg last July was John A Rhodes (13, Hill Rise, St.Ives, Cambridgeshire. PE27 6SP) . He collected last years Newsletter from the school on a day when the Head and most of the senior pupils were away. It was an interesting return…..the first since the Tercentenary. He sent us his stamped addressed envelope for the 2003 Newsletter along with 1.00 pound for his life membership (which he seems to remember paying in 1949!) and a memoir about the staff and their nicknames in the forties. The memoirs are far too long to include in this Newsletter but we have copies that will go on display at this years Annual Dinner for the many 40's pupils who will be attending again. Hopefully these notes will be able to be stored in the library. John has been attempting to put some early memories of life in Brigg on to paper for his grandchildren, but his time at B.G.S. from 1941-48 has still to be completed. John also sent an e-mail, having logged on to the internet and was pleased to note that his contemporary, Robin Sumpter, is a Governor of the School - Fortitudine - and all that!! (e-mail for John: jarivo@waitrose.com)
P.D.J.Campbell (South Winds, High Street, East Markham, Newark, Notts.NG22 0RE) who always writes to us with news every year did not let us down in 2002. I had mentioned that P.D.J. had been contacted by Donald Sykes in the 2002 Newsletter. It was the last time as Peter was informed by a friend that Donald had died during a heart operation last December. Peter and the remaining ones of his generation remember Donald and his twin brother John, who was killed after the Normandy landing. Peter was also interested to hear that Dave Brittain had read his account of life in the Boarding House in the 30's and that others had found it amusing. The Very Rev Leaning's memories of life in the Boarding House from 1947-55 show that conditions were just as spartan as fifteen years before. Remember there had been a war on! Peter met Dean Leaning in East Markham some time ago when he was Archdeacon of Newark. Peter had been glad to hear of Laurie Collins who was in the Boarding House when he was there and remembers his prowess at sport. Finally Peter wishes to pay tribute to the "editor" for the dedication he has shown in collecting information of "old pupils" and editing the Newsletter. I hasten to add that there is a growing team of helpers who are all prepared to have an input in the Newsletter and without their help no production would be possible. On everyones behalf may I thank you for your tribute and thank you for your very welcome contribution every year.
Keith Lacy (26,Abbey Road, Ulceby, North Lincs.DN39 6TJ) was delighted to meet so many of his old school mates from the1944-49 period at the 2002 Dinner. After a very varied career in accountancy, football and cricket, he is now fully retired. He has booked his seat at this years Dinner and is attempting to persuade his brother Roy Lacy (1941-45) to join the Association. E-mail: Keith@Lacy 6630freeserve.co.uk
Also from the 40's period writing to us is Peter Culpan (6, Burn Hall Crescent, Burn, Selby. YO8 8LT) . He was at school from 1944-50 and was better known as Cully. Peter is now in contact with Dennis Woolass, but would like to contact Brian Marris (having noted he was at the Dinner in 2000). Peter accepted voluntary severance from National Power in 1990, retiring as Manager of the Central Fuel Analysis Laboratory. To contact Peter please ring 01757 270693.
Derek Sumpter (6,Litchfield Way, Onslow Village, Guildford, Surrey. GU2 7QL) wrote to say he had enjoyed the Dinner and the golf in the morning with Dave Brittain, Peter Welton and myself. Derek had always wanted to play at Elsham ever since he realized it was Tony Jacklin's old club.In the evening much nostalgia flowed on the 1940's table and the appearance of Barrie Eccles who they had not seen for 50 years was a real bonus! On behalf of the 40's table Derek wished to say "thank you" to all the Committee for their hard work that goes on behind the scenes. Derek finally asked for a favour that many other Briggensians ask. If anyone comes across any copies of Dr.Henthorn's Supplement to his B.G.S. History he would be delighted to acquire one. Many other Briggensians would like to own a copy of the History of B.G.S. so keep your eyes open please. In recent years a copy was found in a second hand book shop in London.
Peter Wade ("Wollaton", 18, Mallard Walk, Mickleover, Derby. DE3 0TF) enjoyed the Dinner and he was also pleased to meet Barrie Eccles again after so many years. Peter's wife has now attended four Dinners over the years and wonders if it is a record for former B.G.S. pupils' wives!! During his travels Peter visited Geoffrey and Betty Romans who had recently moved to Salisbury. Geoffrey was Senior English Master at Brigg from 1946-53 and was Housemaster in the Boarding House for five years where he met his wife who was Matron during that time- more reminiscences!!
The previous written note mentioned bringing his wife to the Dinner and Howard Paynter believes it is part of a wives education to attend the Dinner - so does Jerry Richards and Dave Brewer. More from Jerry later. Howard (7,Bartlemy Road, Newbury, Berks. RG14 6LD) is now "cherry picking" (translating books, inspecting, playing a variety of Church organs and tutoring his private pupils in French and Latin, not to mention Tim Henman's cousin and a little boy called Arthur Guinness!) and reports that he is busier now than when he worked full time. Howard is a life-long Iron supporter, writes articles for the programme and the Scunthorpe Evening Telegraph. He can be contacted at: howardpaynter@hotmail.com Howard includes among his e-mail contacts Calvo-Garcia and Guy Ipoua: the former is the current longest serving Iron player and the latter (who visited the School) was the first Iron player to score hat-tricks in consecutive matches. Last of all where are some of Howard's contemporaries - Trees, Teasdale, Kirkham, Sprake, Harrison, Burgess, Pearson et al?
Now back to Jerry Richards ("Strathmore", 15, York Gardens, Finchfield, Wolverhampton. WV3 9BY) who wrote to say his contact Howard (Harry) Paynter had suggested to write to me to get tickets for himself and his wife which he did and secured some 1957-64 vintage attendance. During 2001 Jerry retired from his post as Assistant Director of Finance at Wolverhampton (now City) Council. Jerry thought that his present news would not be as interesting as a coincidence which occurred immediately following his time at B.G.S. He studied at the London School of Economics from 1964-67. Places in London University's Halls of Residence were extremely scarce. The Lodgings Bureau did eventually find Jerry accommodation in a fairly run-down hotel at Blackheath SE3. Shortly after moving in, the establishment was taken over by new owners who refurbished the lower floors but allowed students to stay on, using the top floor of the hotel. Jerry felt quite lucky-food was good and the charge reasonable and he remained at the Clarendon Hotel,SE3 throughout his three years. He travelled between London and home by train and sent his books, clothes and belongings - in advance - by train. It was an exceptionally hazardous process to get a trunk via BR from Brigg to Blackheath and then delivered to lodgings - but that is another story. By 1967 his battered trunk had been repaired with lots of leather, glue and screws and it bore numerous stickers which witnessed its previous movements between Brigg and Blackheath.
Early in 1967, the hotel room next to Jerry was taken by a pleasant elderly gentleman, fairly short in stature, dapper in appearance, with quite a resonant but educated voice. At the beginning of the Easter term Jerry arrived, as usual, before the trunk but, approximately two days later on returning to the hotel after a day at College, he found the trunk sitting rather conspicuously in the Hotel's hall.
His elderly next door neighbour came up to him looking quite excited, "Is this yours? Has it come from Brigg? Whereabouts do you live? Which school did you go to?” His name was Mr.Gaze and ,on the basis of a rather hazy memory, I think his Christian name was Malcolm. They had several long chats. Mr Malcolm Gaze had been Senior English Master at B.G.S. and had fond memories of the School.He described several exploits and incidents and he used his former colleagues' forenames and nicknames-Chips, Bumper, Tiger, Tod, Jim, Harry, Rupert, Doggie, and the like.
Unfortunately, I left Blackheath after finals that year and lost contact with Mr. Gaze, but I'm pleased to report that he was cheerful and well liked by all the staff and guests at the hotel. Many thanks for your memories and hope you , Dave and Harry continue the education of your wives for many years to come.
R Thompson (Hilltop House, Chalfont Ave., Little Chalfont, Amersham, Bucks. HP6 6RF) wrote in to say many thanks to Martin Lawley and co.for organising the 1970-73 reunion in May 2002. He also appreciated the liquid refreshments supplied by Highwood Brewery. Although it is very late to do he sends his ‘Best Wishes' to Dave Brittain for a long, happy and well-earned retirement.
Geoff Parratt, (180, Kings Ave., Woodford Green, Essex. IG8 OJQ) wrote back to say that he spends most of the Summer months at their holiday bungalow in Norfolk. With it being a popular holiday area, if any old school colleagues are around he would be delighted to see them. The address is: 24, Hillside Bungalows, Paston Road, Mundesley, Norfolk. (tel.01263 722423).
Our Guest Speaker for the 2003 Dinner Rev.H.B.Williams (5, The Terrace, Stewton Lane, Louth. LN11 8RZ) informed us on the reply slip that he and Margaret have moved into ‘sheltered' accommodation. Although neither of them are adequately qualified for such as yet, when the opportunity came along it seemed sensible to make provision for the future. We all look forward to seeing them both at the Dinner in April.
Paul Layzell ("Brookwood", Shootersway Park, Berkhamsted, Herts. HP4 3NX) made contact with us and pointed out that he had been at B.G.S.from 1954-61. On leaving in 1961, Paul emigrated to the Home Counties and headed for a career as a schoolmaster. It took less than a year to discover the error of his ways and after a short spell as a newspaper reporter he became what is euphemistically known as a "soldier of fortune" until his early thirties. In due course he retreated into the oil industry where he was involved for nearly 20 years in the supply of jet aviation fuel to the American Air Force based in East Anglia. During that time he married and has two sons, one of whom is at University and the other still pondering his future. Nowadays Paul works part-time as Bursar of York House School (an independent school) but his principal activity is as M.D. of Century Arms Ltd., a trading company which he set up some years ago.
Andrew Hepworth (6, Uppleby Court, Barton Upon Humber, N. Lincs.DN18 6DR) sent his membership money and said that he enjoyed reading the pages on the internet and he would love to come back to School sometime as he has not seen it since leaving in 1985. He would like to see what they have done to the Boarding House. Andrew has just moved back to Barton with his family, wife Jenny and three children Amanda, Joanna and Matthew to join up with the rest of the family. His Father is Vicar of St. Mary's and retires in a few years time and Andrew's move means he will be able to spend more time with him before that day.
Someone who will be remembered and maybe just as keen to see the Boarding House is Nick Oxberry. He made the back page headlines last August of the Lincoln Echo Sport when he was selected to be the new supporters' representative on the Sincil Bank board of directors. Nick was appointed assistant director by Imps chairman Rob Bradley and looked forward to playing a new role at a club he had supported since he was a small boy.
Mrs. Jean E. Robertson -nee Barley (7, Stoke Close, Seaford, East.Sussex. BN25 3RN) wrote to say that she had enjoyed reading the 2002 Newsletter and found some interesting news of girls she knew at B.G.H.S.during the years 1942-47.Jean and her friend Margery Baitson (now Atkinson ) both travelled to school from Broughton. They were unable to attend the Dinner last year due to golfing holidays abroad but hope to keep the end of March free in 2003. Hopefully you will be free in April …sorry about the change. She sends her "Best Wishes” to all their friends.
Mrs Gloria Twells --nee Empringham (9, Links Way, Luton, Beds. LU2 7AJ) was a pupil at B.G.H.S.from 1958-1964 and remembers attending the 50th Anniversary of the High School's opening in1969. Gloria married Ian in 1971 and moved from Hibaldstow to Luton. They have two sons aged 24 and 21 and Gloria works as an Office Administrator in their local Junior School.
Sally Dewberry—nee Smith (4 The Bottlings, Elwes Street, Brigg, N.Lincs. DN20 8UL) wishes everyone to know that she is still living and working in Brigg. She has found a few old acquaintances via the internet and has had great fun meeting up. Sally is still looking out for anyone at BGHS around 1965-68 who may want to get in touch. Her e-mail is: sallydewberry@hotmail.com
We have a letter from Mr.Jean-Pierre Trimoulla. P.O.Box 8621. 98719 Taravao, Tahiti Island, French Polynesia. He is trying to locate a friend who he has not been in contact with since the late sixties. Her name was Judith Stringer and was living at 10, St. James Road, Scawby, Nr. Brigg. After taking her A levels Jean-Pierre believes she went to the University of Aberdeen, Scotland. If anyone can help please get in touch with details.
Mrs Helen Cresswell informed us that Robert Hudson celebrated his 80th birthday in at the Kent County Cricket ground in Canterbury on December 15th. A Sunday lunch with music provided by a live band , was organised by his son, for family, friends and many ex-colleagues. Bob is one of only a few scientists to be elected a Fellow of the Royal Society.
We were pleased to have been contacted by the Jarvis family (Gwen and Peter) who informed us of the death of John Derek Peck on January 2nd 2003. Peter attended the funeral in Derbyshire. Jack Moore very kindly wrote the notes for Derek in the Obituary Section.