1 June 2000
Many ex-pupils who visit our web site have yet to join the society. It
costs just £8 to join and you'll receive a pack containing all fifteen
newsletters, Concordia magazine plus a list of members with contact details.
Complete the form on the 'How to Join' page and you'll receive an information
pack plus a booking form for the reunion on 24 June - there's never been
a better time to join the Windsor Society.
David Pipes (S 65-67)
david@windsorsociety.freeserve.co.uk
Just checking up after not visiting for some months. I see that an old friend has been visiting the site. I can remember someof the times Mike Cowley Ernie Davidson and others including your truely went out visiting the local hostelary. Look forward to seeing people at the reunion later in the month.
Malcolm (Bruno) Brunsdon (E 67-69)
malcolm.brunsdon@basralopus.freeserve.co.uk
David is quite right, the information, newsletters and Concordia magazine sent to you on joining the society are well worth it. I enjoyed reading everything about the old school and the people in it. Names I'd forgotten conjured up faces and memories of a distant past but I loved every minute of it. Not long to the re-union, hope to see lots of faces long forgotten but not many people from the sixties seem to place letters on the site - where are you all?
Jean Rontree (Bartaby) (S 62-66)
jkr8m@netscapeonline.co.uk
Sorry left an in complete e-mail address!
Tony Reilly (M 73-76)
tony.reilly@cableinet.co.uk
Hello to everyone from the early seventies era.There do not appear to be very many messages from that time.Maybe it's a touch of techno-phobia or could it be just a lot of early senility creeping in!!
I saw the the message from Geezer Butler and remember well the HMS Pinafore performances since I played the sailor who spent half the play wandering around the stage dressed only in a red and white striped Victorian swimming costume while talking to a pet tin lobster! (my senility started very early!!)
Some may also remember my fine performance(!) as Mrs Lovett the pie maker in the previous years production of Sweeny Todd .I am happy to say that I no longer wear womens clothes.
On a serious note does anybody know the whereabouts of Peter Jones who was a day patient during the early seventies? I last saw him in 1975 when he was living in Holywell in North Wales. It would be great to here from anyone who remembers me or my brothers Roy and Alan who were at Hamm at the same time, Hopefully we will be able to make the re-union and meet up with some old friends.
Dave Savage (C 70-74)
davidsavage@runcorn08.freeserve.co.uk
I dont seem to notice many letters from E-house 69-72. Where are you all? Remember 'BIFFO?'
Hope to be at the reunion.
Phil Griffiths (E 69-72 )
Philip.griffiths2@tesco.net
I remember Nige Hoar, Phil(Peasoup)Morris, Keith Shipton, Tony and Preston Northcott, Kev Morgan, Steve Mayne, Ian Cook, Geezer Butler et al.
Does anyone remember me????
Ivan King (C 72-75)
tig.five@tinyworld.co.uk
I have a house photograph of all pupils in Caernarvon House taken in 1961. Would anyone like a copy?
Liz O'Neill (nee Fairhurst) (C 60-62)
liz.oneill@btinternet.com
At last!! I've finally found the web page and I can, hopefully, re-establish contact with some old school mates (yes, we're over 40 and rapidly declining!!).
Looking for: Steve "Flip-flops" Dipper, Drummer extraordinary Andy "Fingers"Ranson - guitarist supreme John Henderson and Chris Bowyer, fellow 6th form room mates Sally Pennington, Maths genius and any Soest Day pupils from 73 - 76 that may remeber me in happier times.
Alex Robinson (E 73-76)
aj.robinson@ntlworld.com
Some of these names appear in the Windsor Society membership register. DP.
Just posting new e-mail address. Can't make the reunion this time. Anybody who wants to contact me or my hubby Alan Gravener ( M 70 - 74) e-mail at the address below.
Jill Gravener (Green) (B 70-74)
adgy@lineone.net
Hi everyone, If any of you or know of anyone who attended Cornwall School Dortmund you may be interested in an informal chat club that has been set up for ex students to reminisce about old times and perhaps find old friends. The address is
http://clubs.yahoo.com/clubs/excornwallschooldortmund Hope to see you there!
Julie Appleton
jules_a1_2000@yahoo.com
8
June 2000
HI there....not long to go now. Has anyone recieved tickets as yet? I
havent and I am wondering if I have been "gated" from attending for some
reason! Hopefully see you all there on the 24th.
Carolyn Meakin (was Amos) (M 76-79)
swimskool@aol.com
Tickets are being sent out now. DP.
My sister Dorothy and I were students a long, long time ago and our mother was matron at the Boys School in the early 70's, Edinborough House. Does anyone remember us? I now live in California but my sister and mother are in England and will be at the reunion.
Christa Christ (Smith) (M 63-66)
cmc3250@juno.com
Hi everyone or anyone who was in Edinburgh House from 1960 to 1963. My sister Edith Ridewood and myself were there. Am looking for Janet Mackie who was in St. James and Sharon Howe - Balmoral (both still reside in England). Would be interested to hear from anyone from that time. I now live in Geelong, Victoria, Australia.
Thanks, and bye for now.
Yolanda Ridewood (E 60-63)
yolanda.hartwell@alcoa.com.au
Hi does any body remember me? I was a border and a day girl my sister Linda went to Windsor Girls School as well. When I was a border my father was stationed in Hanover and when Iwas a day girl I lived in Soest.
Angela Wells (nee Howard) (M 71-74)
bobwells@wells67.freeserve.co.uk
If anyone can remember me, otherwise known as bogtrotter, please contact me.
Bob Byrne (M 72-74)
bobbyrne68@hotmail.com
Does anyone remember me or my brother? I attended Windsor Girls School and was in Caernarvon House in 1960 - 1962 and my brother was in Windsor Boys School in Balmoral House for the same period. We lived in Laarbruch and would love to correspond with some old friends.
Liz O'Neill (nee Fairhurst) (C 60-62)
liz.oneill@btinternet.com
Can any one who remembers Darlene Whiddington, who was in Caernarvon House (WGS) 75-79, please drop me a line, especially if you're going to the reunion. She is making the effort and coming over from Switzerland where she now lives to see you all. It would be nice to warn her who she's likely to meet so that it doesn't come as too much of a shock. I'll be tagging along too, so in the unlikly event of anyone remembering me I'd appreciate the warning too.
See you there.
Pete (formerly Dick) Whiddington (C 75-79)
Pete@5Whidds.freeserve.co.uk
Bob Byrne, I can remember you, tried to send an email but your address keeps being rejected, try contacting me if you want.
Tony Reilly (M 73-76)
tony.reilly@cableinet.co.uk
Try once more Tony, I've spotted an error and corrected it. DP.
I never knew this website existed, what a surprise. Does anyone remember me? Sue Jennings are you out there? I'm in touch with Carol Hammond(Hughes) and Joy stevens. My sister Tina and I went to the last 1970's reuinion and will be at the 2000 one too. Hope to see you all there. e-mail me if you like.
Linda Dalton (Kirby) (S 74-77)
Lillyd@currantbun.com
Hello, I managed to access the site a couple of months ago, but this is the first time Iam able to contribute to the"book", was a scruffy little boy attending my first boarding school back then, Mr Flowers was our housemaster and Mr Aspinall was the headmaster. I was a member of the church choir and definitely NOT a cherubic choirboy! I can remember a girl also in the choir; Patricia Pringle, are you out there? I remember that Richard Lishman was captain of the school football team. Also remember Michael Penn( a really natural and gifted artist). It is really fascinating to read all about the school and its past pupils, all the very best to everyone past and present.
Regards Syd Turnbull, Medicine Hat, Canada
Sydney Turnbull (H 53-54)
syd-t@webtv.net
Does anyone remember any of the following - Nick Judge, Clive Christopher, Kev Aves. My mind is not as sharp as it was. I remember the names of people looking for me and some others that they mention, put cannot recall faces. I will return again to see if any names ring a bell.
Ian Cook (C 70? - 75?)
iancook@7riverview.fsnet.co.uk
I've been meaning to post a message since finding the site some time ago. My time at Windsor can hardly be described as lengthy in comparison to most, however, it was long enough to garner some very fond memories. My brother Alan was also a member of Caernarvon from 65 to 67. I left to join the Army in 66 and have subsequently enjoyed a thoroughly rewarding career. If there is anyone who remembers me or Alan from WBS or, indeed, RAF Geilenkirchen, do drop me a line.
Richard Licence (C 64-66)
r.ra.licence@talk.21.com
It's almost here! Look out, the Dorm 2 boys will be there (Caernarvon 'Boggy Dorm' record holders 1977), me, Mike Price and Mel Tough. Frank McCarthy and Jimmy Mair, where are you? We look forward to seeing everyone, even the House Prefects.
Mick Hughes (C 74-77)
mick@batcave100.fsnet.co.uk
A call to all those 40-somethings who were in their 5/6/7th years in '77 & '78. There is a hardcore of your
ex-colleagues who have made it a matter of honour to be the last to leave the hotel bar at each of the previous reunions. Yes, I AM talking about Shippo, Chris Bowyer, Glen Muddle, Ron Ferguson, Nelly Fraser etc. I thought it might be a good idea this time to be the FIRST to the hotel bar (Hilton) at about 15:30, for a quick
re-aquaintance before moving on to the reunion proper. New members of the "It's just like being back at the MB again" society welcome, eg Steve Mayne, Walex Robinson, Nick Meyers et al. Senior Citizens (Geezer, Smut, the other big irish bloke) also welcome. We'd love to hear what it was like during the war .....
Cormac (Paddy) Hopkins (C 73-78)
cormac.hawkins@gmk.cwplc.com
Hello to all who remembers me. Won't be able to go on Saturday, have other family commitments. Will be thinking of you all, I know Phill White is going, he lives near me, will catch up on the day from him. Still looking for Tracey Austin, (Bordon area poss) Fiona Hutchinson, Karen Thompson, and anyone else who wants to rememer me. Angie Donkin is looking for Karen Milne, and brother. Email me please if in contact with any other these. Thanks again.
HAPPY REUNION.
Karen Austin (H 79-81)
Kabbie32@aol.com
Have just browsed the site for the first time and seen many familiar names. Coincidentally, a couple of weeks ago I came across my Priv Card - complete with permissable watering holes listed on the back - as well as a well autographed hymn book and a cartoon penned by Mouse (WBS Edinburgh and a good friend of my husband Paul). Would be good to hear from anyone who remembers me.
Gillian Gallimore (nee Davies) (St.J 75-76)
gillian.gallimore@gefanuceur.ge.com
21
June 2000
It's not too late to book if you'd like to attend the reunion on Saturday.
We've a live band, disco, fireworks, photo display, buffet and 'fun casino'
- plenty to do and see plus hundreds of your school friends to meet, greet
and talk over old times with.
E-mail david@windsorsociety.freeserve.co.uk
for a booking form and it'll be e-mailed back to you. I'll also give you
a fax number to send it to and provided we have your form in advance,
you can pay on the day.
We need your details in advance so that we can prepare your ID badge,
add your name to the list of members attending, and ensure you receive
your commemorative gift.
See you on Saturday - don't miss it!!!
DP.
What a great site, I was at WGS from Sept 79 - 81, in Marlborough house, shared a dorm with Kim Walker, Suzy Younie, Heather Ferguson and Louise Sutcliffe. Any one who remembers me please e-mail me. Unfortunately I found out about the society too late to arrange to attend the reunion - maybe next time.
Dawn Williams (Wicks) (M 79-81)
dawnwicks@yahoo.co.uk
Hope all The Windsor Society members have a great time on Saturday night, unfortunately I wont be able to make it due to work, (said the same thing last time,WILL MAKE THE NEXT ONE). If anyone out there remembers me please drop me a e-mail, it would be great to catch up with lost friends.As the best 3 years of my school days were spent at Windsor School. The stickers on my car already, so if you see it stop and say Hello.
All the Best for the "Millennium Reunion"
Ady Kyle (H 81-83)
Gillian.Kyle@tesco.net
22 June 2000
Reunion Info:
If you're in Newbury on Friday evening and would like to get together,
the bar of the Chequers Hotel between 6-7pm is the place we'll meet
before moving on - pub(s), restaurant or whatever.
We're running
an e-mail message service at the reunion. If you can't be there and
would like to send a message, e-mail it to david@windsorsociety.freeserve.co.uk
and it will be displayed on TV monitors throughout the building. Messages
from the event will be displayed on this page.
DP.
Hope all who are going to Newbury on Saturday have a great time. Sorry I can't be there, work is keeping me away. Alex Robinson & I are back in contact again, thanks to this message board. WHERE IS ANDY RANSON?? Is there a "Magic Bus" in Newbury?
All the best.
Steve Dipper (S 75-77)
stevedipper@compuserve.com
Just discovered this web site, wish I'd found it earlier! It was great to see so many familiar names. Hello to Lofty, Julie, Jeanette and Jacky see you all at the reunion. Little sis Angie and my hubby Paul will also be there. We're all staying at the Chequers Hotel so see you in the bar for a drink or two!!!!!
Maz Barnard (Cummings) (B 76-79)
No e-mail address given
I was at St James house between 1960 and 1962. I was a day girl and would like to hear from anybody who remembers me. I would especially like to trace Priscilla Andre and Gillian Hamer. I look forward to seeing everybody at the reunion.
Heather Osborne (nee Wright) (St. J 60-62)
No e-mail address given
22
June 2000
Ivan King, I've tried e-mailing you but my message won't send. Yes I remember
you and so does Kev Morgan. Are you in touch with anyone else from way
back then? Anyone else out there remember me please get in touch. John
Redfearn, you seem to have changed your phone number. Can't make the re-union
but I hope you all have a GREAT time. Kev Morgan, have a few ales for
me. Still searching for Kev Rawson,Dave Bremner, Steve Forward& Mike Melia.
Alan Savage (C 70ish-74)
AlanSavage@alansavage.freeserve.co.uk
Ivan, Please re-post your e-mail address as I can't get in touch with
you either. Thanks.
DP.
Hi! I lost touch with the Windsor Society for a while. Have just found the website today-brilliant! A bit late to go to the Millennium Reunion but have fun all those who are going. Does anyone know the whereabouts of Tracy Smith, Christine Simpson, Joanna Ludlow (all Balmoral) also Gillian Rowlands (St. James I think)?
Sharon Hamilton (Nee Nottage) (B 76-77)
hammys7@tinyonline.co.uk
Does anyone remember Geraldine(Gerry) or Judith (Judy) O'Connell. We were in Sandringham from 1962 -1965. I was in 2g2 & 3g2 and my sister was two years older.
Judy Mahon (nee O'Connell) (S 62-65)
sales@halliday.co.uk
Hi everyone, bet you are all having a great time. Wish I was there. Next time definately. Hello to all Edinburgh House girls (and boys that I knew, i.e. Paddy Lafferty (Lover Boy), Rob Chetwynd, Bambi !!) from 1959 to 1963, and also to those that were in my form/house - to mention a few: Dolly Kingdom, Pauline Melia, Margaret (Dizzy) Webster, Carol Hall, Jackie Campbell, Ann O'Shea, Sharon Howe, Julia, Chris Rodger, Margaret Pirie, Carol Smith, Gill, Beryl, Sue Carpenter.
**GO WINDSORITES - ENJOY**
Yolanda Ridewood (Hartwell) and Edith Ridewood (E59-63)
georgejones@optusnet.com.au
Hi all! Quite an exiting weekend ahead for all those meeting up with old pals. I'm off to meet up with Ali Allan who I haven't seen since the '88 reunion in Trafalgar Square. Not to Newbury tho' - a lazy weekend catching up in Oxford. Here's to a brill time for all having a reunion be it at Newbury or elsewhere. No doubt everyone will be thinking of everyone else. Hankies at the ready!!!
Sharon Morrison (nee Baker) (B ? - ?)
smorrison@scanutrition.com
I am sorry that I am not there. Distance, work and the upcoming wedding of my daughter keeps me away in body but not in spirit. My mother and sister are both there, I think! Have a wonderful time. I can' t wait to hear all about it. best wishes from California.
Christa Christ (Smith) (M 63-66)
cmc3250@juno.com
Hi I didn't attend Windsor Schools but I am wondering whether my Parents did. Their families were based at RAF Rheindahlen and the two people I am looking for are Lynn N Browne and Philip H Haughton they were 16 / 17 respectively in 1968 so they may have attended in the 60's. Could you ask around for me and see if anybody remembers them please.
Much obliged
Catherine Okeefe
sleepy88@sleepy88.worldonline.co.uk
Hi everybody, here is the old nagging matron Hessi, from Balmoral girls. I have not forgotten any of you, especially all the trouble makers my favourites, I often think of you !!! Thanks to you, who have send e-mails to me, Iwill answer soon. At the moment Iam very busy with my 4 legged kids, going to shows. I have 5 poodles all black like Robby was.
I do hope that you all have a nice day at the reunion today. I am thinking of you. Don`t drink and smoke too much, keep your hotel rooms tidy or I shall strip your beds and empty your drawers. I read the membership list and saw most of your faces in front of me, young and unwrinkled, ha ha!
I would have loved seeing you all again, whenever you come to Hamm pop in to see me, have a good meal and I`ll show you round the old places.
God bless, lots of love.
Hessi
Gisela Hessenbruch Matron (B 61 - end)
s.schimmel@derpatriot.com
Well the day has finally arrived and unfortunately I am still in Oz! Anyway hope everyone who is going has a great time. Claire and I intend to watch the web cam and see if we can see anyone we know ! Will try and send an email too. Will be looking out for the Sunday Chat Room crew! I see Maz Barnard is going - have fun, will get to write you that letter I owe you soon - more to write about after this! Its really sad to miss this one but hope to join you at the next one But in the meantime we will raise our glasses and have a drink or two!!
Julie Morgan (Maslen) (E 76-79
jemaslen@smartchat.net.au
23
June 2000
Don't forget, if you're not at Newbury in person, you can still enjoy
the festivities.
Visit the 'Reunion Cam' page at least once an hour during the weekend
to see what's happening.
The pictures start with this evening's informal get together at the Chequers
Hotel
and end with the barbecue at Sunday lunchtime.
Wherever you are, raise a glass and join us for a drink - Cheers!!
DP.
Below are just a few of the 150+ messages received
between 1.00pm and 11.00pm at the reunion.
All but a handful received after 11.00pm were transmitted around the building
on the internal TV teletext service.
To everyone at the reunion. Sorry I can't be there, but unfortunately babysitting for my sister who is! (Liz Smith) I have been following the pictures but unfortunately I haven't seen anybody I know. Have a great time everyone, and anybody who remembers me, get in touch.
Rose Dobson (nee Smith H 75-78)
robertdobsonfloors @compsuserve.com
This is Jenny Blount's and Hilary Hillier's mum & dad please say hello for us and hope they are having a fabulous evening. (they were formerly Bolwell from St James) hope it's a great sucess for you all.
Best wishes Fred & Margaret
Ticket holder no 0345 Karen Riach (as was) sitting at home ere in Devon nowhere near Newbury - skint after returning from holiday last weekend and suffering from knackered old car syndrome - thinking about it now I could've just attempted the drive and got the nice man from the AA to get me to the venue, I always was good at coming up with winning ideas just a bit too late for them to be of any use!
Anyway it looks like you're all having a good time - if Jackie Emery is there I've been meaning to ring you for ages and will do soon - Oh and a message to Nina Ball if she's there - you could have mentioned in '93 that I looked flush with expectancy, I was shocked to find two weeks after that do that I was three months pregnant - call yourself a midwife!! (I'm now the proud mother of an almost 18 year old daughter and 6 year old suprise called Joe - bless him). And if the Scribbo's are there - sorry I'm not. Hi to everyone from St James and everyone who knew me - this is sounding a bit like one of those Berlin link ups on BFBS during the school hols - 'ello all you wiggles and wobbles!
Karen Hoole
karen.hoole@btinternet.com
Hope everyone is enjoying the festivities, sorry I'm not there...regards to all who may remember me , I probably remember YOU as well...let me hear from you ...
Bruce Kolesar (C 67-73)
(now living in Webster Springs, West Virginia.)
epsilonwv@hotmail.com
Hi Denise, save yourself for tomorrow, after all its not every day you turn ** is it? Have a great time tonight,and tomorrow.By the way, if you see Graeme Edmonson say Hi, and tell him I`ve tried to send him a message but it was returned, what am I doing wrong? I`m sure I`ve got the address right. Take care.
Carolyn Cockle
Carolyn@cockle.fsnet.co.uk
24
June 2000
Hello Everyone, Have been looking in and catching up the with the photos
- brings back many happy memories of the last re-union! Dave you're
doing a great job and must be difficult (too many people to catch-up with
etc) but where are all the "younger crowd" from my era ?? Had a nice
bottle of Verdelho to toast you all with last night but a mug of tea is
more appropriate at this time of the morning (04.00). I'll keep checking
in, please see if you can cover Alec Pratt, Jon Marshall & Tony Williams
as the are quite likely to be together at the same table. Give my regards
to Rev Fielding if you bump into him again!
Best wishes to all.
Mike Hill (B58 - 63 )
MIKESARN@bigpond.com
Hi All Great to see the phots online, sorry I cannot be there but it looks as if you're having a wonderful time?
If there is anyone from Edinburgh House during the same period as myself, would like to hear from you.
Regards.
David Wylie (E 73-75)
jockpie@aol.com
The pic's look great and everyone is enjoying themselves. I do'nt recognise anyone from my time in the 5th & 6th form (69-71ish), but it has been thirty years. If anybody remembers me I say hello. If any of the following people are there I say a special hello . Mr "gaffer" Womersley - ( I used to babysit for you) - George Fraser, Jeff Thom, ( many escapades with these two likely lads down the Yugoslav bar amongst other places. Oh, remember our final attempt at English O level, get out early and then straight into town for the beer festival, only to meet Mr Dudley on route, great teacher , I can't remember but did he give us a lift in his red BMW? -- Ron Quirk & Steve Radcliffe, ( lost any hair yet lads?) I could go on but my beepers just gone off so I must dash, Quickly though some more names, Steve Walker , Paul Williams, Terry Mcgivon, Phil Bull, Mr Birdsill, Christine Gabriel, Liz Mcleer? better rush , have a great time ..
Terry North (S 69-71)
jem.north@lineone.net
TO ALL AT NEWBURY I've been checking the news and photos all day (how sad!!) and I am really sorry I was not able to make it today. Unfortunately I only found out about the Society two weeks ago and was unable to make arrangements at short notice. If anyone remembers me or my brothers Roy and Alan feel free to get in touch. We were all in Caernarvon at various stages between 70 and 74. Don't get to drunk and make sure you go to the loo before 'lights out'. You know what those prefects are like!!!!!!!!
Best Wishes
Dave Savage
davidsavage@runcorn08.freeserve.co.uk
DAVID - MANY CONGRATS ON AN OUTSTANDING WEB-SITE AND FOR SETTING UP THE TECHNOLOGY FOR TODAY.I KNOW I AM MISSING AN EXCELLENT DAY BUT IT HELPS TO SEE SOME OF WHAT IS GOING ON.IF ANY MEMBER OF JACKS UNION IS THERE- THANKS FOR INTRODUCING ME TO ROCK 'N' ROLL AND TELL KEITH BONHAM THAT I STILL HAVE A SINGLE OF HIS - THE WHO ( I'M A BOY/ BORIS THE SPIDER!) IF HE CAN GET IN TOUCH I WILL RETURN IT AND SALVE MY CONSCIENCE AFTER 30 YEARS! HAVE A GREAT NIGHT.
MALCOLM MENDEY(S66-68)
malcolm@mendey.freeserve.co.uk
Have a great time at the reunion. Sorry I can't be with you. Best wishes from a hot and steamy Bangladesh. Tom Hunter (B 60-63)
thunter@TheBritishCouncil.net
Sylvia, Bill, Ali, Nick, Lynn, David!!!!!!
Hope you are enjoying yourselves...... We can't see your signs!!! Have a nice time - get on a photo! With names on your heads.
love Julie and Claire at the webcam site downunder xxx
cummi@one.net.au
Couldn't make the re union due to work etc etc etc. Have spoken to Charlie Pringle (same Hillsborough vintage as i) today. He is in Tokio and is similarly work restricted.I did meet up with Charlie a few months ago in Tokio.Of course neither of us has changed a jot since since leaving Hamm!!!
Tom Byrne (H 93-96)?
tom_f_byrne@DTTI.co.uk
Hope you all have a great time at the reunion, it would be good to hear from anyone that might remember me, I`ve heard from a few people already after sending a message to the `book`.
All the best.
Carolyn Cockle (Boyes) (E 77-80 )
Carolyn@ccockle.fsnet.co.uk
Kia Ora (Greetings) from New Zealand Kiwisoo calling in !! (previously know as Soo Holloway - Hillsboro 6th and 7th Form '78 and 79) The Live Webcam is great !! And from what I see happening in the photos it looks like the organisation that has gone into the event is terrific too. Congratulations to the 'movers and shakers'. I really wish I was there. I'm sitting with my first coffee of the morn, (sorry guys, can't manage the champers at this hour) blearily focussing on the pics..can't see anyone I recognise yet....of course I look just the same as I did in '79...(XX) Actually that's not true, the kilo's fell off once I was removed from the temptation of Mr Dunns cream bun morning teas!!*$!! It's really great when the jokers in the photo are holding up a name....the self captioning portraits. We kiwis are famous (and infamous) for our "rounding up the sheep" abilities.......(no lewd comments please.....it's only the Aussies who do that !!). Can the photographer please round up....... Martina Olly Christine O'Toole Debbie Wiles Lesley Gordon Mel Austin Ian and Linda Grey Scott Ferguson and Carol Buchanon David and Sian Jones John Garnett Denis Fletcher and Scott Meyers Kev (I don't reply to emails) Hopkins Chris Cox (saw that you had recently joined..sorry no contact yet !!) And anyone else from that era (6th and 7th Form 1978/79) who may remember me (or each other !!) I realise this is probably going to require a lot of cajouling..thought your alcohol level might be sufficient to attempt the impossible by now .......would really appreciate it tho. Even just a few of them would be great!! I'll apologise in advance if there are any Scottish Rugby fans in that lot ! I'll check in on the live webcam later in the day........ Message for Martina. Hope the Indonesian diving was cracker. Did you hear about the breakup of Team New Zealand.....half the team has been lured overseas to join other teams. (Money is such a crass commodity !!) We've got a strong team coming through...headed by Petes cousins hubby..Tom Schnackenburg. (Tenuous connection I know..but we'll be at their place today while you lot are boogieing the night away...hope you remember your Grease steps !!) I'll check in on Toms computer later to see !! Hope you all are having as good a time as it looks like you are......and hope none of my English teachers attempt to read that sentence..(I'm making a resonable living out of writing..honest !!) WHEN IS THE NEXT ONE ???? I'M STARTING MY UK TRIP FUND NOW !!! Much love to all you brats. And congratualtions to the organisers.
Love Soo.
Soo Holloway (H 78 - 79)
thomoz@voyager.co.nz
I hardly remember anyone, does anyone remember me??
Marianne Farmer (H 62-64)
no e-mail address given
Anyone out there remember my sister Jill, my brother-in- law Alan Gravener or myself, it would be great to hear from you. All three of us attended the initial reunion in 1993 but were, unfortunately, unable to attend the others. I also admit, to my shame, that I have allowed my membership to lapse (this will soon be rectified!).
Sylvia Robinson-Green (nee Green) (B 70-73)
slrg@currantbun.com
Hello Bill, Sylvia, Nick, and John.... ..Can't put names to the other faces:( Just seen you on the telly. (puter)
Love Donna
donna.tutor@btinternet.com
Hi David, You did a fantastic job with the pictures, (in between drinks of course!!), it was great looking at them - didn't recognise anyone though! Looked as though everyone had a great time.....I will definitely attend the next one. Bye for now, and thanks again for including all of us that could not make it.
Yolanda Ridewood (Hartwell)
georgejones@optusnet.com.au
Sorry I missed the reunion, unfortunately duty called I sincerely hope that I'll be available for the next one. I'm sure that all those lucky enough to attend had a great time. Best Wishes.
Dale Harding (B 75-78)
dale.harding@talk21.com
Well done David It couldnt have been easy trying to take the pics and enjoy yourself at the same time. It was good to be able to see the sights that we missed
Regards
Alan Childs
alanchilds@clanchilds.freeserve.co.uk
What a day. I enjoyed myelf. How about the rest of you.
I did find two of my three ties so was able to turn up in uniform. Look forward to the next meeting or even mini meeting. Good to catch up with so many old faces.
Malcolm (Bruno) Brunsdon (E 67-69)
malcolm.brunsdon@basralopus.freeserve.co.uk
Hi I attend the reunion yesterday and it was terrific. Met three girls I shared a dorm with. The whole thing was well organised - well done the society.
Gail Holder (C 65-70)
gail.holder@sweetand Maxwell.co.uk
Just a quick message to say I was sitting here in Canada getting all of the hourly updates and pictures from DP and I was so peeved I could'nt be there.(A weekend off was just not long enough to fly from here)
Any way I gather every one had a brilliant time. Don't wait too long untill the next one! Alex, Paddy, Steve D keep in touch (yes Steve I did get your E-Mail).
I intend to make the next one.
Chris Bowyer (E 74-76)
chris167@telusplanet.net
Hi just discovered the web site wish I'd known about it sooner, it's brilliant. My sister Susan and I were in Balmoral, if anyone remembers us please drop us a line, it would be good to hear from you. Sorry I can't be at the reunion but I'm thinking of you all, and I shall be watching on the reunion cam.
Annie Campbell Leighton (nee Bruce) (B 77-80)
apcl@globalnet.co.uk
Never made the day and had spent money on a number plate just for it (S18 SMW). Never mind, I got the car sticker in my membership renewal which will placate me slightly. Anyone see me on the motorway give me a hoot! Anyone from '77 - '82 who feels like a chat, please drop a line. Look forward to the war stories. I'm working in France during the week but weekends are for living...Mike Massey and fellow dorm mates, we need to meet! Send me mail...lets do it!
Steven Wieczysty (S 77-82)
smw@cairn-cross.demon.co.uk
Glad to see all went well, green with envy Icould not make it. Hope to get to the next but think I missed the best there will be. Great pics, was there in thought.
Regards
dae gordon (H74-77 )
dated.gordon@virgin.net
Hello to every one I knew at WGS. Sorry couldn't make the reunion but had to work the weekend at last minute. Thanks to everyone who contacted me to see if I was going, hopefully will see some of you soon.
love Julie
Julie Williams (C 73-74)
juliemather@lineone.net
Have a great time everyone - send me an e-mail or letter if you remember me. I love to get back in touch. To Alison Osborne (Whiting) - wish I could be at Newbury for a face to face chat instead of just corresponding! Oh yes, and if Neil Barclay has made it there - its about time you wrote me again!
All the best .
Angie O'Neill (Rowell) (M 70-77) (but also WBS 67-82)
Angie@mstuff.freeserve.co.uk
I really enjoyed the reunion. As before I have returned home to the family with a warm feeling about all those friends from long ago that it was simply great to see again. This time I even made some new friendships, easy when you have such an experience in common.
Paddy Hawkins (C 71-73)
brianahawkins@hotmail.com
Hello to anyone recognising the name. I used to hang around with Spook (Malc. Mcgookin) and Kev. Newman. Spook I met some years ago prior to him Emigrating and stayed with him and Alison in Manchester. I lived in Berlin after School working with a German painting and decorating firm and Steve Dobson came out and stayed for awhile. Reply eh?
Steve 'Pleso' Pleasance (E 71-74)
StevenandSallyPleasance@btinternet.com
Hello everyone, - and special greetings to anyone from the mid-late fifties, we seem to be quite rare. I was in Sandringham from 55 to 58 and remember David Benfield very well as reigning housemaster, ably assisted by "Ned" Kelly et al. Recollected student names include Brian (Howie) Howson, Scotty, and Nigel Frith.
Anyone from way back there and then remember me?
This site has certainly brought back many great memories.
Yes, now I remember Maybugs! Also learning how to reassemble a fully dismantled bed (including springs and ends) in total silence and darkness after lights out, - it sometimes didn't pay to visit the bathroom :-)
Dave P. -This is one great site you've put together, congratulations! My dues should have reached Chris in Phoenix by now, and I'm really looking forward to the info package and hopefully finding some old friends. Only wish I could have made the re-union, -maybe next time. Best Regards to all, John
John Ellor (S 55-58)
jellor@csc.com
Hi, I didn't go to the school but I'm looking for an old friend who did in the 70's her name was Diane McCafferty can anyone help? You can find me on the Edinburgh school site or the British forces school site.
Mandy Jackson
sfletcher@sprint.ca
As with all such requests, if anyone knows where Diane is, would they please tell her Mandy would like to make contact.
DP.
Hi, it would be nice if someone remembered me, I'm looking for Tom Lafferty, Peter Marshall, Kev Savage, James Flint and ladies wise, Valerie Young and Jenny Knight. It seems like ages since Ileft in 64, but Ihave lived life to the full, travelling all over the world, enough for now, maybe more some other time.
George ? (S 61-64)
georgecoughtrey@talk21.com
What with a last minute hitch at work I almost didn't make it.Fortunately I did and it was brilliant! Met up with loads of old Friends and made loads more. Thanks to all those who put in tons of work to ensure it came to fruition.It's a great "family " to belong to. Look forward to the next one.
John Kinchin (M 74-78)
jaykaybluesfan.fsnet.co.uk
Had a great time at the reunion. Jeff Bullen where were you? I flashed around a pic of a tall, dark & handsome young man but couldn't find you,despite the message put out by Sandie Ford. Helen Rose, if you read this, yes I'd like to meet up with you some time. When I've learnt a bit more I'll get an e-mail address sorted. My phone no etc. is in the membership list. Pete Whiddington thanks for bailing me out & making the rest of the evening interesting. Love to hear from you again.
Petra Sullivan (S 70-75)
No e-mail address given.
For those of you who did not attend the WS Millenium Reunion because they were worried that they would know no-one there, or that they cannot really "remember" anyone I would say DO IT - put in an e-mail, attend any functions going. I was in that situation last W/E and had a great time and met some super new people (thanks Nicky & Nick et al).
I did not see anyone I attended WGS with - or so I thought! Since then I have been put in comtact with about 7 ex-inmates!! Service children (Scale-E brats!) often have disjointed memories of childhood and by attending such reunions one can regain and spark memories. It certainly is happening to me and it is such a joy to rediscover neigh-forgotten memories.
Many thanks again to all the committee (official AND unofficial!) for such a splendid 'DO'.
Barbara-Ann Deakin (Nibs) (StJ 63-65) barbara_deakin@nibs.fsbusiness.co.uk
Hi everyone! Would of loved to be have been able to make the re-union this time. Will go to the next one. Hope everyone had a great time!! Hi to Jakki, Yvette, and anyone else who thinks they may know me! Where are you??!! (soest Patch)
Best wishes
Jeanette Lewis (Pritchard) (E 78-81)
Jeanette.@fsmail.net
Thanks to all concerned for a magnificent re-union. Especial thanks to Bob Jordan for finally returning my bound copy of Concordias.
Mike Capey (C 63-70)
capeys@tuckaway.fsnet.co.uk
Hi, Y'all, Sorry I missed the reunion, but for some reason BA just wouldn't sponsor my flight from Texas. Any one remember any of the following? Angie Dunmall, Sharon(Shaz) Robinson, Debbie Goulden, Andie with waist length dark hair, the tall American twins ?
Were you in Berlin? Remember the train at 5.30 am? Ped lock, Phil Hooper, are you still on this planet? Not that you ever were in the first place.
Tomo, I know you're out there. Are you on the net? Does anyone share my memory of the trip to Amsterdam, where our teachers took us in to see "Hair", thinking it was a regular new musical?
Love to hear from anyone from the early 70's.
Barbara (Babs) Lloyd (S 70-73)
Barbaral@ev1.net
Yes it was great wasn't it? My first time. I was the bloke who "looked like the singer in Status Quo" and turned up with Mike 'Big Yin' Price. Good to see everyone, Sheryl and Jackie Blackmore, Caernarvonites: Barrie Gibson and his wife Deb, Paddy (jnr) Hawkins, Devs, Pete Whiddington, Kev Morgan, Ron Ferguson, Woody, Geezer and too many to mention.I even managed to come away without a prefects detension! The Ladies are still lovely. I did however after 23 years, once again share a room with Mike Price. His snoring has not improved with age, the wedding is now off! Love to hear from anyone. See you all at the next one.
Mick 'Plug' Hughes (C 74-77)
mick@batcave100.fsnet.co.uk
Just discovered this website and can't believe it. Found the messages and have enjoyed reading everyone's comments and memories. Haven't found any familiar names except mention of Mr Purvis, music teacher who I remember well. Also a production of Pirates of Penzance. Whilst I was there I think Miss Beckworth (Becky) was housemistress and a German lady called Frau Bellafeld? Would love to see some messages from anyone who remembers me. My nickname was 'Podge' and I shared a dorm with Michelle Walker (her sister Deanne was Head of House I think) Stella Hall, Susan Parker, Jane Foy. Great memories.Visited the WGS site in 1996.... happy days....
Sue Jaine (now Jones) (St. J 61-63)
No e-mail address given
Thank you for the replies and to Philip Griffiths for the photo....Biffo is that you? I am at the back second in from the right....I spotted Kev Newman and of course "FA.MA." with that bloke next to her we believe was...uh hum!! Thanks to Alan Savage and Chris Bowyer, e-mails on the way. ..
Sitting here swigging a Becks and thanking heaven I've matured..or at least grown into the school jacket. Keep sending anyone who notices me...it confirms I didn't dream the experience and was there ...
Bye...
Steve 'Pleso' Pleasance (E 71-74)
Stevenandsallypleasance@btinternet.com
