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Magazine for Barnard Castle School alumni and supporters
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BARNEY CONNECT ISSUE 06 TRINITY 2019
CHAIRMAN REFLECTS An active year for the Club
4 Alumni & Archive Miss Dorothy Jones +44 (0)1833 696025 dj@barneyschool.org.uk Foundation Director Mr Christopher Enticknap +44 (0)1833 696099 cse@barneyschool.org.uk Published in partnership with the Old Barnardians’ Club
REMEMBRANCE WEEKEND Commemorating 100 years since the end of WW1
6 BARNARDIAN NEWS Round up of news from the OB community
13 All correspondence to be directed through the OB Club Secretary President Mr Tony Jackson
OBITUARIES In memoriam
Vice President Mr Gerry Camozzi
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Chairman Mr John Hunter OB Representative Governor Mr Peter Hodges OB Club Secretary Miss Dorothy Jones +44 (0)1833 696025 dj@barneyschool.org.uk
Barnard Castle School Barnard Castle County Durham DL12 8UN Tel: +44 (0)1833 690222 Email: genoffice@barneyschool.org.uk
DATES FOR THE DIARY Join us at a forthcoming event
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Welcome
TONY JACKSON Headmaster Barnard Castle School Welcome to this year’s edition of Barney Connect, and my thanks to Dot Jones for all her hard work in compiling this magazine. I hope it gives you a flavour of the work that is done to keep OBs informed and connected, and gives you time to put dates in the diary for events in the coming year, of which there are plenty. As I wrote last year, one of the genuine highlights of my first year was meeting so many OBs, and that continues to be a real privilege of being Headmaster of this magnificent school. The meetings have been plentiful, with another gathering in Hong Kong followed by the inaugural Dubai dinner in December. There, we had 15 OBs attend with their partners, and my thanks to Peter and Matthew Hodges for their organisation. We hosted the London Dinner for the first time in the Lansdowne Club, and held a Northumberland Lunch at the County Hotel in Newcastle. I write this shortly before the 1980s reunion at which a large number of you are expected to return. This also coincides with the OB Summer Gathering, and regardless of the weather, these are always lovely affairs. Looking ahead there are plans for another drinks gathering in Hong Kong later this year, in addition to our first ever dinner in New York, so please do keep an eye out for those dates if you are in the area. Our Annual Dinner returns to School next March, and it would be lovely if you could join us, regardless of whether you are a regular or if you have not been back since you left. You are guaranteed a very warm welcome. Elsewhere we have been humbled and heartened by the generosity a number of you have shown since the publication of the School Masterplan brochure, looking at development plans to continue to improve our school, both with regards to capital projects and transformational bursaries. If you have any ideas or think you can help, please do get in touch and I would be delighted to meet and speak with you. To help with this project, we have appointed Andrea Sutton, a former parent and highly experienced individual in the world of development, and I know you will welcome her into our community. As for the bigger picture, it remains a challenging marketplace, with plans in the House of Commons to form an all-party parliamentary group looking at abolishing independent schools and the usually supportive Conservative Party even floating the idea of adding VAT onto school fees in recent months. As a result, this is no doubt a tricky time for schools such as ours. However, I am a strong believer that adversity offers opportunity, and with such exciting development plans afoot, and with the support of our entire Barnardian community, we can and will become stronger. Thank you for your ongoing support, and I look forward to seeing as many of you as possible in the coming months. In the meantime, I hope you enjoy the read. With best wishes,
Tony Jackson Headmaster and President of the Old Barnardians’ Club
‘STAY CONNECTED’ There are a number of ways you can keep up-to-date with School and OB news and events School Twitter: @barney_school Facebook: Barnard Castle School Instagram: Barnardcastleschool Website: www.barnardcastleschool.org.uk Old Barnardians Twitter: @barney_ob Facebook: Old Barnardians Club Old Barnardians Womens Sports Teams Old Barnardians Rugby LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/barnard-castle-school Website: www.barnardiansreconnected.org.uk YouTube: We are pleased to announce that there is now an OB YouTube Channel showing clips of individual OBs and the School film from the late 1940s with an ‘update’ from the 1990s. The Alumni Privacy Notice of Barnard Castle School is available at www.barnardiansreconnected.org.uk
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WELCOME MESSAGES Welcome to the latest edition of Barney Connect, another year of great interaction between the School and the Old Barnardian community. With Tony at the helm, relations between the School and the OBs are going from strength to strength.
Message from the Chairman
As I write this, the Summer Gathering and reunion of OBs from the 1980s is just over a week away. Last year saw the return of the 1970s cohort and a fantastic day was had by all with a strong showing at the Old Well on the Friday evening followed by a morning of reminiscing and a very pleasant afternoon in front of the beer tent whilst various teams competed against the School at cricket, netball, football and shooting. Then in September, the Autumn Gathering saw OBs compete in touch rugby, golf and ladies’ hockey whilst spectators were able to watch as they drank pints of Pepperpot and Top Tree. Speaking of Top Tree it was sent off to be cut up last July and by the time you read this, pieces of it should be available for sale in various formats. In addition to the sporting reunions there were a number of both impromptu and formal social gatherings throughout the year. Notable highlights included the Hong Kong gathering in October, the Dubai dinner in November and the London dinner in March at the Lansdowne Club after many years at the East India Club. With a good turnout of all ages and excellent speeches from the Head and guest speaker David Soanes (Du,’87), everyone was in agreement that this was one of the best dinners yet. Looking ahead, next year’s dinner will be at the school on 28 March – do put it in your diaries as it is sure to be another good event. The long-awaited New York dinner has now been arranged for 28 September 2019, with the venue still to be confirmed. Social media remains a wonderful tool for keeping people up to date on news and events and if you haven’t already joined the Facebook or LinkedIn groups I urge you to do so. The Facebook group is particularly interesting. With over 1,600 members there are photos and stories being added most days.
Looking ahead, I hope you all received the brochure earlier in the year on the future of Barney. If any of you are interested in contributing to turning this vision into a reality, we would be very grateful. We have a very ambitious plan for the years ahead but none of this will be possible without the assistance of the Old Barnardian community. Finally, I would like to thank my fellow committee members for their time and effort, all of whom have made an invaluable contribution both in maintaining strong relations with the School and also helping to grow the reach of the Club and ensuring its continuing relevance. Last and certainly not least I’d like to thank Dot Jones, without whom none of this would be possible. Her tireless work goes above and beyond, and on behalf of the Club and Committee I extend my sincere and heartfelt thanks to her for everything that she does to make the Club the success that it is. Kind regards,
John Hunter Chairman of the Old Barnardians’ Club
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Message from the Heads of School
Our Barney experience couldn’t be more different. Charlotte joined Prep School in Year 6 whilst Tomás only initially joined for a term in Year 12. And yet, for as different as they might be, we both agree that the School has completely changed our lives and we couldn’t be more grateful for our School experience. The School’s strong ethos, based on endeavour, integrity, compassion and community not only creates a great relationship between pupils and staff but also an environment where everyone is inspired to be the best versions of themselves. Anti-Bullying Ambassadors, the Diversity Focus Group and Peer Support are different groups which have recently been established, and with huge student input are already having an impact in helping us to emphasise the culture that we have in Barney: a warm and caring place, where you can be yourself and be happy.
The School has massively helped with our own personal development. We have been very lucky by being encouraged to take part in and lead so many different opportunities. Taking risks that might have seemed out of our comfort zone like taking part in the musical, public speaking in Lectern Club or representing our Houses in the many activities such as the never-ending Barney Bash or the fiercely competitive cake decorating, has transformed us into more resilient, confident and humble people. We are aware that we will continue to make mistakes in the future and life isn’t always going to be easy, but we are confident that the school has prepared us for the wider world. We will be able to embrace challenges, guided by the wise words of the School, mastering the small steps so we can then take the bigger ones safely and face life with a positive attitude so we can benefit from the wonders of discovery. These experiences create the charisma of a Barney student that enables us to “light up a room”. One of the important aspects of the School is multiculturalism and diversity, and this year we have seen the creation of a Diversity Focus Group, where we celebrate the importance of being unique, as that is what makes us special. This helps students to become more open minded, which is a very valuable skill in an always changing world. We never know where we might end up, but we know that the knowledge of different cultures that we have gained and experienced in School will always be helpful. And we can rest assured, knowing that no matter where we are, there will always be a fellow Barnardian to help and support us. A very positive experience from last year was being able to attend the Old Barnardians’ Dinner in London. It is impressive and inspiring how, despite our differences, everyone shares the same pride, passion and sense of identity for the school. This feeling is present and visible here at School, as pupils are happy to wear and
represent the Barney badge in everything we do, whether it is on the sports pitch, on stage or inside the classroom. Characterised by loyalty and honour, every Barnardian will always be happy to help with a smile on their face. As we have grown, we have seen the School develop too. We are excited about the future and confident that the School is going in the right direction. Over the last year we witnessed student led activities, as well as an Environmental Committee and an Equestrian Team both being created and led by students. This shows the passion from our students to not only take the opportunities provided by the School but to also create further ones for others. The plans for the future are very exciting and reinforce how the school is adapting to change, but it is just as important that we keep our own values and traditions close to our heart. We will always look back to memories from nailing up, house chants and Fajita Friday of course. Finally, it is the positive and respectful relationship between pupils and staff which has made our experience so enjoyable, and we will always be grateful to staff for their time and help over the years. Barney has been such a special place for us and it is an honour to be a part of the Barney family. It will be hard to sing Jerusalem for the final time as students, as this wonderful journey comes to a close, but we know that it’s not a good bye and we will now start our next chapter as OBs. Tomás Head Boy
Charlotte Head Girl
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REMEMBRANCE WEEKEND The weekend in November which marked 100 years since the end of WW1 was a very special one. This important period in history, in which the boys of the North Eastern County School certainly played their part, was marked with due respect.
On Friday 9 November the whole school, from the youngest preppie to the oldest member of staff gathered outside Chapel as the service of remembrance began with music by the band which was followed by a parade by the CCF. The names of each of the fallen were read out and crosses planted in the grass bank. Wreaths were laid by the Headmaster and the Headmistress of the Prep School. On Saturday evening there was a commemoration dinner and on Sunday morning all sections of the School community joined the boarders at the Remembrance Day Service in Chapel after which the congregation joined with the town around the cenotaph. Also of note in the Chapel are the medals of several OBs. They were given to the school by their families and are now framed and displayed for all to see.
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WW1 Memorial Website www.barnardcastleschool.org.uk/ww1memorial Before and during the four years of the WW1 centenary commemorations a lot of research was carried out to paint a picture of each of the OBs killed during that time. As has been mentioned in previous magazines Mrs Pat Burgess, Mrs Christine Hick and Mr Malcolm McCallum dedicated much of their time to this project and we are most grateful to them. We now know the stories of the 145 boys, four Masters and one member of the support staff, actually the Boot Boy, so no more are they just names on the panels. There is also a list of those ‘On the King’s Service’ as it is important that we remember them too. ‘Lest we Forget’
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WW1 CENTENARY DINNER On Saturday evening, 10 November, a large number of Old Barnardians, those currently serving and those who have served, serving parents, current leaders of the CCF and invited guests gathered at School. The evening began with welcome drinks in the Sixth Form Centre where we were entertained by the choir, who sang songs from the era, and where we could view art work based on those OBs who fell during the war. We were welcomed by the Headmaster who then launched the WW1 Memorial website which tells the story of those we lost. A lot of work obviously went in to it but it was worth it. Seeing those in attendance in a magnificent mass of uniforms from all three services was actually overwhelming and added to the poignancy of the occasion. We were called to dinner by the piper who played as we all processed into a dimly lit dining room past ‘Tommy’. The choir sang a blessing before we all sat down to a superb dinner with a menu based on WW1 food including Barney’s own Maconochie stew and ANZAC biscuits.
Throughout the dinner, extracts from the diaries of Old Barnardians who fought in the First World War were read by students and Old Barnardians. I was honoured to read the story of 2nd Lieutenant SEH Anderson of the Northumberland Fusiliers, who was at School from 1908 to 1913, and whose name is on the boards in the dining room. He sustained gunshot wounds to his knee and ankle and ended up having five lots of surgery. Reading his account of the injuries he sustained really brought home the dedication and resilience of those Old Barnardians who served in the First World War. One amazing fact though, was that on landing in France he met ‘two Barney fellows’ who, of course, celebrated their chance meeting in style! I was pleased to be part of this very special occasion, humbled to think that many of them were my age and proud that my school would seek to honour them in this way. Lizzie Clouston (L,’15)
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BARNARD CASTLE SCHOOL NEWS
COMING HOME I feel I have arrived at a very exciting time in the history of Barney School. As a past parent, having two rugby playing OBs in the family (Tom Marston T,’15 and Jack Marston T,’16), it feels very much like coming home. The welcome I have received from all the staff has been wonderful, and being back here reminds me why we chose Barney in the first place. When I walked into Prep School all those years ago looking for the right school for Tom and Jack, it just felt right, and it was. Like many of you, no doubt, both my boys thoroughly enjoyed their school days and made life-long friends. Jack summed it up as he left Upper Sixth by saying, “I want to go round again.” Praise indeed. There was one ‘blip’ however, when Jack was injured in the Tait 10s Rugby Tournament whilst in Year 11. He sustained a serious head injury losing his memory and the ability to speak or walk for some months. However, it is in times like these,
when the true character of a school shines through and absolutely everyone at Barney showed great kindness and patience by helping Jack re-engage with School life and, thankfully, he made a full recovery. It certainly didn’t put him off playing rugby and a year later he was back on the rugby field, doing what he loves best.
Catterick Garrison. My job here is to spread the word about this amazing School so that more families can experience this very special place and also to help bring the Masterplan to life. With your support we will ensure that Barney continues to thrive and grow for the benefit of future generations of ‘Young Barnardians’.
I think it is the unique character of Barney that keeps OBs coming back and it’s great to see it hasn’t lost any of its charm. I feel very honoured to be back here as a member of staff, playing a small part in Barney’s history. With a background in PR, marketing and communications I have spent the last five years developing supporter relationships and fundraising for the military charity, Help for Heroes at Phoenix House Recovery Centre in
I look forward to meeting you over the coming months and if you have any suggestions please don’t hesitate to get in touch. With warmest regards, Andrea Sutton Interim Head of External Relations Email: ajs@barneyschool.org.uk
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BARNARD CASTLE SCHOOL NEWS THE PITTUCK MURAL Did you know that there is a large mural in St Mary’s Church Hall painted by Douglas Pittuck, art master at Barney in the late 1950s?
It depicts the life of the town at that time. Sadly, despite being restored twice before, the mural is in need of urgent restoration. This is going to be a costly affair and before fundraising could, or should begin, interested parties were asked to attend a meeting to put forward thoughts and ideas and for the committee to gauge whether the community actually wanted to save it.
The overwhelming thought was that it should be preserved if at all possible. In order then to start raising the profile of Douglas Pittuck and to raise some funds the Pittuck committee are looking for stories about him. There are rumours that our boys helped to paint the mural but no-one seems to know for certain. Do you know? If you can help in anyway with stories or if you helped to paint the mural please could you contact Dot Jones, OB Secretary.
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CHORAL EVENSONG AT DURHAM CATHEDRAL Our Chapel Choir returned to Durham Cathedral in February to sing Choral Evensong, and this year they sang with the choir of Aysgarth School, whose Director of Music Matthew Atherton will be remembered by some OBs as a former Director of Music at Barney. Among its guests and supporters, School was delighted to host a ninety year old OB, Dr Desmond Walker (Y,’46). Desmond said “Evenings like this are very special indeed. I attended Barnard Castle School throughout the war years so musical events like this were very few and far between. It is wonderful to be able to come to such a splendid building as Durham Cathedral to see two schools join together on such a magnificent evening for both communities.” The combined choirs were directed by Simon Dearsley, Director of Music at Barney, and they were accompanied by Matthew playing Durham Cathedral’s magnificent organ.
Rob Morse, Headmaster of Aysgarth, noted “To listen to the combined choirs of Aysgarth and Barnard Castle schools in the magnificence of Durham Cathedral brought to mind the words of Martin Luther: ‘When man’s natural ability is whetted and polished to the extent that it becomes an art, then do we note with great surprise the great and perfect wisdom of God in music; thus reminding us of a heavenly dance where all meet in a spirit of friendliness and embrace.’ And marvel we did! Indeed, it was a privilege and a delight to hear the collective voices echoing throughout the cathedral.” Barney’s Headmaster, Tony Jackson, said “It is humbling and, at the same time, as a teacher, inspirational to listen to the
“It was a privilege and a delight to hear the collective voices echoing throughout the cathedral.” unbridled talent of our young people singing together in such a magnificent setting as Durham Cathedral. It is always a pleasure to work with other schools in the region and see how quickly the young people combine their efforts thanks to a common love of music.” Chapel Choir returns to Durham to sing Choral Evensong on 3 February 2020.
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BARNARD CASTLE SCHOOL NEWS GEORGE GIBSON MACAULAY George was a boarder in York House from 1910 to 1913. As a talented sportsman he played on the School’s 1st XI cricket and 2nd XI football teams, on the house cricket and football teams and ran the Junior Barnard Run. He was a member of the OTC. On leaving school George worked in a bank but he gave this up to become a professional cricketer as a right arm, medium fast off spin bowler, playing for Yorkshire County Cricket Club and for England. He gained eight caps and was mentioned in 1923 as one of Wisden’s ‘Cricketers of the Year’. During the First World War he served with the Royal Field Artillery and during the Second World War joined the RAF Reserve as a pilot officer. He died during the war and his name is on the panels in the School Chapel. Earlier this year we discovered that a cup George won whilst at School was a lot in an auction in Yorkshire. Fully primed to buy online, technology failed us and the cup was purchased by the Yorkshire Cricket Foundation. Bitterly disappointed we contacted them and to our relief they agreed that the cup should be back here at Barney.
KENNETH REGINALD ALLINSON MBE Kenneth Reginald Allinson was a day boy at School from 1969 to 1976. His work with the YMCA saw Ken receive the MBE for services to young people. As a proud recipient of such an honour from the Queen, Ken thought it fitting to donate it to his old school. The medal hangs proudly in the Chapel.
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DOMINIC SEWELL (Da,’83) I feel really lucky as I have been able to take my favourite pastime and make it my profession. I own and train horses for historical events, focusing on the late medieval period and also carry out research for riding manuals from the renaissance to the present day. My company, which I started up in 2010, is based in Northamptonshire, where I live with my wife Emily and two children. I took up historical re-enactment as a hobby in my late twenties with a particular interest in armour of the late 15th century. It quickly came apparent that in order to do this properly one needs to be able to ride – something I could not do!
So, I left a steady job and went to work as a stable hand, working cash in hand (not what educators want to hear) and eventually gaining an apprenticeship in the basics of horse riding and animal care. The historical group I belonged to was well recognised on the circuit. We were spotted by English Heritage and they gave us work at their events. It was during this time that I met my friends and mentors, Dr Tobias Capwell and Mike Loades who gave me my first lance at a public event in 2000.
Since then my group has jousted all over the world. There is no doubt that interest in historical jousting has become more widespread since the advent of the internet. One of my greatest achievements to date was to consult and ride as honour guard at the re-burial of Richard III in Leicester Cathedral in 2015. My company Historic Equitation supplies events all across Europe and we will have several events in the North East this summer.
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BARNARDIAN NEWS OLD BARNARDIANS’ CLUB NEW COMMITTEE MEMBERS Ashley Cooke (Du,’81)
Jane Jordan (née Davidson, M,’95)
Nick Green (Du,’90)
Parvis imbutus tentabis grandia tutus.
I graduated from Sheffield Hallam University in 1999. Initially I worked in London in HR, recruiting for the public sector, before moving to Standard Chartered Bank. In 2009 I relocated to Singapore and worked for ANZ Bank in various regional HR roles.
I recently relocated from Hong Kong to York with my wife Anny and our children, Toby and Abi. My father, Mike, attended Barney in the 60s and my son is currently a member of Prep School. I am thrilled by the fact that my father, my son and I all share the same school number 222. Based on the age of the beds in the 80s, I am convinced I probably shared the same bed as my father. How things have changed for the better for Toby. After Barney I studied in Bristol before working in the City focusing on Executive Search. I moved to Hong Kong in 2000 where I founded an Executive Search firm across Hong Kong and Singapore. Whilst in Hong Kong, I had the pleasure of organising a Hong Kong OB Dinner, which was hosted at the Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club.
Ingredients: a trunk, high hopes, no expectations add a little ‘Barney’ spice. Result: fantastic friendships, resilience, a love of life and adaptability. From being a graduate PA for a leading UK diving research company to a strategic, corporate, procurement and supply chain career shaping the 3D graphics industry from its inception, my work has allowed me to master the small aspects while building the bigger picture. I currently revolve around three pillars but one central meme: inclusivity. Mentoring entrepreneurs and senior executives, the Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (I am a Fellow) and tertiary academia. My aim: aid OBs to comprehend their new family; no strings attached, loving life, exploiting opportunities and viewing the horizon. Dum loquimur, fugerit invida ætas: carpe diem, quam minimum credula postero. Horace. ‘While we speak, envious time will have fled: seize today, trust as little as possible in tomorrow.’
I am currently living with my family in North Yorkshire having moved back from Asia in 2016 and now work from home looking after my two pre-school age children. I volunteer at the local secondary school to help support their careers education programme and this year I am looking forward to being involved in Industry Day at Barney.
OB CLUB HONOURS HENRY COATES (DB,’55) Henry Coates (DB,’55) resigned from the Committee earlier this year due to ill health. Always ready with his quick wit and a story from his years at School he will be missed at our meetings. As a thank you for his contribution to the OB Club Henry was presented with a small gift.
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Gatherings and Dinners As ever we continue to offer a variety of social events in a mix of locations, which we hope will interest the majority of OBs, but do let us know if you have any other ideas.
Our Annual Dinner in March 2019 was held for the first time at the Lansdowne Club as we are no longer members of the East India Club. The Club Secretary’s nerves about using this venue for the first time were unfounded as it was perfect. Welcomed by the Headmaster, a mix of OBs from all age groups enjoyed a delicious four course dinner, professionally served by friendly staff. There were the usual toasts to the School and the Club and the very special toast to absent friends at 9:00pm, a tradition that has stood the test of time from the very first OB dinner, 124 years ago. Our speaker, David Soanes, spoke well with references to his time at School, his career and the future of Barney. In April we held a Northumberland Lunch at the County Hotel, Newcastle. Perhaps the venue wasn’t quite up to the standards of the Lansdowne Club but it didn’t really matter as wherever two or three OBs are gathered…
City Drinks are on-going every couple of months with dates advertised on the Old Barnardian Group Facebook page. Our overseas events were held in Hong Kong and for the first time the Headmaster hosted a dinner in Dubai which was very successful. Luckily it coincided with the Dubai 7s so a party time was had by all. On the sporting front the Summer Gathering 2019 was won by the School and the Challenge Shield presented in Nailing Up. On the day of the Autumn Gathering (2018) the golf was well attended, the ladies produced a strong hockey team but we struggled for OB teams to play touch rugby. As a result of this we moved the touch rugby tournament to the Summer Gathering and were able to raise three teams. The women’s hockey and the golf tournament will still be held on the first Sunday of the autumn term (8 September 2019).
Also in a break with tradition we held a Twenty20 cricket match versus School on the Friday evening of the Summer Gathering which started off the weekend festivities in exactly the right manner – and we won. Our thanks go to all those who played, Zoe Wilkinson (B,’09) and Chris Wayman (Da,’04) who have organised teams for years and Matthew Price (Da,’18) who did a great job getting the cricket team together after last year’s disaster.
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BARNARDIAN 1980S DECADE REUNION The decade reunions have always been a huge success but none more so than this year when over 150 OBs, who left School in the 1980s, descended on Barney for the weekend. In a change from the usual routine the weekend began with a Twenty20 cricket match vs School on Friday evening. It was a joy to see OBs who hadn’t met for almost 40 years greeting each other. The beer tent seemed to have a steady stream of customers, so I’m not sure how much cricket was watched but the OBs won by 15 runs. This year we were thrilled to welcome back the first ‘girls’. They had a tour of Longfield, escorted by Mrs Seddon, no less!
A top atmosphere. My top tip for the 1990s leavers is that they put their reunion in their diaries now – it is definitely, definitely worth it.We had a ball.
The archive display was a great success and our thanks must go to Malcolm McCallum for all the hard work he puts in to providing such wonderful displays. OBs from this era also enjoyed seeing the School film which begins and ends with words from Frank McNamara. We are already updating our database for the 1990s so do please make sure that we have your current address and spread the word to others from that era.
Certainly won’t be leaving it another 37 years before I return.
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I’m very impressed with the developments at the School. What a weekend!
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BARNARDIAN 1980S DECADE REUNION
1990s Decade Reunion 26 – 28 June 2020 This event is by invitation. Please make sure we know where to post your invitation to and if you know anyone who is not in contact with the OB Secretary ask them to contact her as soon as possible. Looking forward to seeing you there.
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BARNARDIAN NEWS IN BRIEF
Mathew Tait (T,’04) retired from a very successful rugby career through injury earlier this year and was awarded the RPA Special Merit Award in recognition of his career playing for England (38 caps including the Rugby World Cup Final 2007), Newcastle Falcons, Sale Sharks and Leicester Tigers.
Gary Bishop recently went to stay with Marcus Bately (N,’91) in Las Vegas. Remembering old times they managed to play golf, tennis and spend a couple of days skiing. Gary’s son, Edward (T,’08) was also hosted by Marcus as he and a group of friends went to Vegas for James Ritchie’s stag do.
A M (Michael) Swinbank (Y,’78) recently retired after a career working in the leisure, retail and parking sectors. Michael is married with three children and continued to play competitive squash until his early 50s but is now looking forward to playing more golf and taking the opportunity to travel.
Ross Batty (Da,’05), Ed Williamson (T,’02), Lee Dickson (N,’03), Alex Tait (T,’06), Tom Catterick (Du,09), Rob Andrew (Y,’81) attended a dinner held at school in November last year to raise funds for the charity My Name’5 Doddie Foundation. All in all with the car raffle, auction, ticket sales and Own Clothes Day the school was able to present a cheque for £22,000.
David H Swinbank (Y,’82) lives in Cheshire and is married to Anne with one daughter. After school he gained a degree in Engineering and is currently responsible for the Engineering function across Europe for a multi-national retailer. Lee Dickson (N,’03) retired from professional rugby union at the end of this season having played for Newcastle Falcons, Northampton Saints (256 games and one season as captain) and England (18 caps, captain vs Barbarians). Lee will become Head of Rugby at School from September but before that will be going on tour with the development squad to South Africa. Congratulations to Geoffrey Dixon (DB,’57) who has led the production of a free app for locals and tourists. It uses historic pictures, modern GPS technology and audio recordings from the late Alan Wilkinson to bring to life the history of the town. To get the app people need to visit the Apple or Google app stores, search for Tour Buddy App Guides and enter ‘barney’ as the password.
Ian Nuttall (Y,’65) has just completed a 600+ mile ride swiftly followed by 300 miles around Cyprus. He used to cycle to fundraise for Mencap but now just does it for fun!
Andrew Yeadon (T,’93) will be very busy during the school holidays as he appears at various events up and down the country promoting his eighth studio album The Beast Below which was released last autumn. He will be joined by his musical partner and sister in law Moray Nellis and their band. The album has been a long time in the making and consists of 14 selfpenned acoustic tracks that explore many of the elements that make up what Andrew feels make the time we live in right now, a major turning point in our history. It was recorded over a year in the TCR Hub studio in Barnard Castle. Andrew, Moray and band About the Humans will be appearing at the Also Festival in Warwick, Brightlingsea Festival in Essex and the Witham Hall in Barnard Castle. During term time Andrew shares his knowledge in School working here as a rock and pop music teacher, helping students learn instruments, form bands and put on concerts. The Beast Below by Andrew Yeadon and Moray Nellis is available to stream on Spotify and all major streaming and download sites. CDs are available from www.andrewyeadon.co.uk. Nick Green (Du,’90) very kindly paid for the restoration of the table in Central Hall and his son Toby who is now at school very proudly attached a plaque to mark this gift.
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BARNARDIAN NEWS IN BRIEF Marriages
Ricky Hopwood (Da,’06) married Camilla in Cheriton Bishop, Devon on 1 September 2018. OB Andrew Mason was best man, and Graeme and Andrew Seddon were groomsmen.
Many congratulations to John McGuinness (Da,’92) who was awarded Grassroots Coach of the Year by the Football Association in 2018 for the work he does at Shincliffe Football Club. John went to Wembley to collect his award. The FA wrote ‘Kung Fu master John McGuinness switched from martial arts to football and quickly captured the hearts and minds of his players. He is now at the helm of three u14s sides at Shincliffe Juniors FC – showing the magnetism of his respectful and inclusive approach to the game. Anyone who watched England’s World Cup campaign will already know being a great coach often starts with being a great guy. Summed up as ‘always positive’ and ‘always enthusiastic’ judges were proud to award John McGuinness 2018 Coach of the Year’. The Barney students who went out to Kenya last year were very grateful to John as he tested around 500 pairs of spectacles they were taking with them. The boarders very much enjoyed watching a recent two-part documentary following Angus Thirlwell (N,’81) as he went about the business of running his company, Hotel Chocolat.
Will Wearmouth (N,’01) has recently completed a sponsored cycle ride from London to Amsterdam, over 360 miles for Teenage Cancer Trust.
Eleanor Dinnes (M,’11) married James Woodcock at The Black Swan Hotel in Cumbria on 25 May 2019. In attendance were OBs Hugh Carter, Katie Ferguson and Chelsea Wilkinson.
Jonathan Wallis (Du,’02) is a chartered surveyor and runs his own business locally. Jonathan is a great supporter of the charity Teenage Cancer Trust and last year he held a fundraising ball at school, the Glitz and Glamour Ball. The Dining Hall was packed full and a very enjoyable night was had by all. Naomi Sumner Chan (M,’00) came to school to run some workshops with the drama students, and in the evening her theatre company performed her play. Our congratulations go to Karl Dickson (Y,’00) who has been chosen as an assistant referee for the Rugby World Cup in Japan later this year. Janey Lowes (M,’07), the founder of the street dog charity in Sri Lanka, WECare Worldwide, was recently filmed for the TV programme ‘New Lives in the Wild’ with Ben Fogle. It gave an amazing insight into her work and lifestyle. Janey was our speaker at Speech Day last year.
Dr Thomas Waddington (T,’06) married Miss Tara Evans in May 2019 at Laithkirk Church followed by a reception in a marquee at Low Green Farm Mickleton, the home of the bride. Many Old Barnardians attended and Tom’s brother James, was best man.
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Cameron Jones (N,’11) and Harriet Knowles (L,’11) met at school and married in the School Chapel in April 2019. They also held their reception at School and a number of OBs were guests/groomsmen/ bridesmaids.
Rory Wood (Da,’02) married Rebecca in June this year. OBs Richard Parker and Marcus Conner were in attendance.
Births
Glenn Itliong (N,’91) is proud to announce the birth of his son, Jackson Gray Itliong, born on 16 May 2019 weighing in at a strapping 7 lbs and 14 oz. Glenn says Jackson will be ‘joining North House in about 11 years and has long legs like a rugby fullback’.
Scott Carpenter (Da,’06) welcomed a daughter, Lexi, on 18 December 2018.
Tim Sedgewick (T,’07) married Jessica on Saturday 6 July at Bishop Middleham Church followed by a reception at Tim’s parents’ farm. OB Lawrence Oliver was best man and Tom Vickers took some amazing drone pictures of the day.
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OBITUARIES IN MEMORIAM Mike Goundry (Y,’79) sadly passed away on 30 March 2019. On leaving school Mike studied for a geography degree and soon after completing that found a job at Robson Brown, a local advertising agency in Newcastle, where he stayed for all his working life. As one of the directors he opened offices for the firm on Teesside and in Manchester, and developed long-lasting links with a number of well-known North of England companies. Squash was definitely Mike’s favourite sport, and he represented School at every level when the School was at its most competitive, as well as playing for the county. He continued to play squash for many years after leaving, well into his late 40s, after most people had given up. He retained strong links with the school throughout his life and spent a good number of years on the Old Barnardians’ Committee and was Chairman from 1999 to 2000. Mike had a number of interests and hobbies including photography and skiing, although to his friends he will be remembered most for his passion for fast cars, that and his collection of fine art. His funeral was attended by many he had worked with and a good number of OBs too, many of whom had travelled up from London to Newcastle. He is fondly remembered by his family and friends. John Goundry (Y,’81) David King (Y,’54) After leaving Barnard Castle and completing his National Service at Catterick, David took a degree in mathematics at Queen’s College Oxford. He played in the Oxford-Cambridge bridge match and continued to play competitively for many years. His whole career was spent as a mathematician at GCHQ in Cheltenham, including two postings to Washington DC, where he made many friends. After retiring, he moved to the Worcester area, where he pursued a variety of interests, such as photographing roses, and wrote a series of bridge books, which he published himself. David is survived by his wife, Marie, his three children and four grandchildren.
Ian McDonald (N,’50) On leaving school Ian did his National Service and then went to work with his father at Wailes Dove Bitumastic for 34 years ending up as Managing Director. He took early retirement after travelling the world on business and pleasure. Ian married Valerie Robinson, a Barney lass. They were happily married for 61 years, lived in Whitley Bay and had two sons, Richard and Philip. Rugby was a great source of pleasure to Ian throughout his life, and at School he played for the 1st XV for two years, was awarded his school colours and, in his final year, was made captain of the Panthers XV, which played local clubs during school holidays. His involvement with the sport didn’t end there, and after School Ian enjoyed playing rugby for Rockcliffe Rugby Club. His association with Rockcliffe was long and varied; from player, committee member, having responsibility for cutting the grass and marking the pitches, to President. Ian certainly liked the social side of rugby too and for many years after his playing days ended a pint and a gin and tonic were the order of the day! Ian sadly passed away on 13 January 2019 with old age related heart failure in the Freeman Hospital and is fondly remembered by his family and friends.
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The thoughts and prayers of the whole Barnard Castle School community are extended to the family and friends of those Old Barnardians who are no longer with us. May they rest in peace. With her legs back there was no stopping her. She was determined to compete in Sydney later in the year in the Invictus Games. Mostly she was looking forward to being able to walk down the aisle to her fiancé in spring 2019, and to spend the rest of her days in a loving marriage. Unfortunately this was not to be. The church was full for her funeral service, a testament to the person she was. James Croxford (Y,’02)
Anna Kelton (B,’06) passed away peacefully on 31 August 2018 in hospital, aged 30. After leaving school Anna joined the Royal Marines Band and later the Royal Navy. She was injured in 2011 while on exercise to become a Royal Marine Commando. In 2014 while undergoing treatment for her injury, Anna represented Great Britain in the Invictus Games where she won two gold medals. Despite her strength, the effects of Anna’s injury worsened in the months following. She became wheelchair bound and as a consequence was medically discharged from the Navy. Anna showed great resilience in the face of her diagnosis. She was determined to overcome it and live her life to the fullest. She was known for her consistently positive attitude and beaming smile, her interest in the welfare of others, and this caring concern for all made her particularly special. Even with her daily struggles, Anna never stopped fighting. She pushed boundaries and inspired so many. Even with further complications in the form of blindness, her determination to walk again was beyond belief. With the support of her family, friends and fiancé, James, Anna taught herself to walk again.
Roy Leech (Du,’54) died in April 2019. Roy was a good athlete and a strong long distance runner demonstrating his prowess by winning the Junior and Senior Barnard Run. On leaving school he undertook his National Service in the Royal Air Force, and then made his career in engineering, which led him to setting up his own very successful company, despite an offer by his hugely successful uncle, Sir William Leech, to join his building company. As Roy’s company prospered, he followed up his interest in aircraft, qualified as a pilot, acquired a plane and used it to fly extensively within the UK and Europe for both business and pleasure. During this time, his illustrious uncle had set up a significant charity trust to which Roy was appointed first a trustee and then Chairman. The trust grew over the years and under Roy’s guidance distributed millions of pounds to important causes in the North East, medical (ground breaking research) and education in particular, but also hundreds to smaller groups. Roy could be very outspoken when he needed to be, but always retained a great sense of fun. He was also deeply passionate about the needs of others, particularly those less fortunate. Along with many others, I will miss him as a generous and perceptive friend who had a refreshing approach to life. Nigel Sherlock (N,’58)
Brian Flintoff (Du,’44) Brian passed away at the end of April this year, aged 91 years. He had a happy time at School and thoroughly enjoyed bringing his daughter to his decade reunion in 2016. Brian’s name is on the boards in the dining hall as captain of the cricket team in 1944, an achievement in which he took great pride. He played cricket until he was in his 60s and was opening batsman at Lords when his local team played in the National Village Knockout in 1976. A kind and gentle man, he will be greatly missed. Peter R Chapman (Y,’56) died on 11 January 2019. His wife informed us that Peter had very fond memories of his time at School. John Kennair Wakefield (Y,’64), ‘Wakers’, was very much a “larger than life character” who lived life to the full and whose company was enjoyed by all. At School he was School Captain, he captained the School cricket and rugby teams playing five years in the 1st XI as well as three years in the 1st XV. His talents also reached to the stage, where he was often seen taking lead roles. After leaving School he went to Glasgow University where his business studies provided a base from which to launch a career working in the diamond trade. He worked initially as a gem stone buyer for De Beers, transferring to work in the industrial diamond business with De Beers, Dubble Dee Diamond Company, and then his own business in Georgia, USA until his retirement 15 years ago when he moved to Spain. John was very involved with the Old Boys and the school until his move to the USA. His generosity was enormous: he paid for a scoreboard for the cricket, he provided a diamond for a school auction which was raising money for a school appeal and he paid for rugby kit for a school tour. John has three children living in London (Hamish), Melbourne (Alex) and Spain (Katie). His partner of 30 years, Sarah, still lives in Spain with Katie.
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OBITUARIES IN MEMORIAM Prof Ian Nichol (N,’52) passed away on 16 April 2018. After leaving School his passion for geology attracted him to Durham University where he was awarded a BSc and later a PhD in research of manganese minerals at Durham. He also received an MA from Queen’s University in Kingston, Canada, and this association with Queen’s was to become a lifelong connection with the University and Canada.
Rev Michael Pearson (Y,’49) Michael passed away in November 2017 after suffering a heart attack. After his National Service Michael trained to become a Chartered Accountant but later became involved in IT. With these skills he became a management consultant, a job he enjoyed, but in 1985 he began to study for ordination eventually becoming a priest. As a counsellor he was involved in Relate, the Samaritans and the New Door Christian counselling service. Very much a family man, Michael was father to four daughters and his marriage to Jean was long and happy.
On graduation from Durham he was recruited by Imperial College, London, where he began a distinguished career as a teacher of graduate students and researcher into geochemical applications particularly relevant to the African continent. He was invited to return to Queen’s University to implement a similar research and teaching programme which he had helped devise at Imperial College. The intention of the programme was a response to educate young geologists about the Canadian geological environment. His expertise was further recognised by the UN who asked him to join a team of researchers with the Revolving Door Fund team regarding geological exploration in various parts of Africa, the Middle East, India, Yemen and Ethiopia. Ian retired as Emeritus Professor at Queen’s University in 1999. He and his wife Sheila made Canada their home. They had three children, Alastair, Graham (a physician) and Joanna. He is also survived by three grandchildren Nathaniel, Mallory and Laverne. As a friend and fellow Barney pupil I always enjoyed his Barney stories of Bentley Beetham and ‘Kip’ etc told in his gentle Northumbrian brogue. He was always interested in keeping the Barney spirit alive by organising OB dinners in Kingston, as well as hosting the School touring rugby team in the late 1990s. In particular Founders’ Day was clearly marked on Ian’s calendar to celebrate the good times we had at School and its place in our lives. Prof David Pickering (T,’60)
Andrew Leitch (T,’69) I first met Andrew Leitch more than fifty years ago. We remained friends until he died on 24 November 2018. At Barney, as in later life, Andrew made us all laugh with his penchant for telling jokes. As a young man his delivery was only enhanced by his stammer, which he employed to comic effect. The jokes were invariably clean and very funny. His delivery and timing were perfect. On the rugby pitch he was robust and surprisingly fast. Andrew impressed me from the start as a very bright guy. In his legal career, his intelligence and his thoroughness made him a formidable lawyer, liked and esteemed by his clients. He started his own practice in Evesham. That this was a very successful business was a result of his hard work and assiduity. His advice was always founded on his having researched each problem in great depth. Andrew was never content with guesswork. It had to be right. Away from the very long hours at the office he was devoted to his family, he played golf (single figure handicap) and a mean game of snooker, he loved watching rugby and he was involved in many areas of his local community in Winchcombe. Every year he would spend a two-week holiday on the Isle of Wight; any jibes about lack of variety were ignored; he knew what he liked. Latterly he and his wife, Peta, enjoyed their weekly visits to the various beautiful churches in the local parish. Andrew was deeply devoted to British traditions and way of life. And he loved good jazz, good food, good wine and good beer. He was scrupulously courteous and very good company. In short: a true Scottish gentleman. Andrew Maisey (T,’69).
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Alan Eugene Swinbank (Y,’46) died on 5 February 2018 aged 90, after a short illness. He was the second generation to attend Barnard Castle School following in the footsteps of his father Albert Anthony Swinbank. Alan made many lifelong friends at Barney, was Head of York House and Head Boy, and won full colours for both rugby and cricket as well as representing the School squash 1st V. After leaving School Alan completed his National Service where he defused unexploded bombs earning an extra 6d a week. He then went up to Oxford where he studied Chemistry at Keble College. As an Industrial Chemist he worked firstly with British Glue and later with ICI. He worked for ICI for over 20 years working at the chemical plants in Wilton and Pontypool. Mike Tarry (Y,’64) Mike had a great time at School and was always very keen on sport, particularly running, shooting and rugby, where he was an extremely robust and popular second row forward with the 1st XV. In the photograph Mike is alongside his cherished 1937 Austin 7 known to all as Gladys, illegally kept at school on a local farm, when he was York House captain. Mike stayed on becoming Head Boy for Autumn term 1964 prior to entry into the BEA/BOAC College of Air Training. Upon graduation Mike was based at Heathrow BEA, flying the four-engine turbo propeller Vanguard and eventually getting his first command with the two-engine ‘Budgie’ 748 around the Orkney and Shetland Isles, where he experienced some very hair raising episodes with the weather and oil rig workers. This was a very happy
time of his career with a small close knit team, but he eventually relocated back to Heathrow and flew all over Europe and occasionally the Atlantic. The retiring age for British Airways was 55, but he was kept busy by restoring his Austin 7, winning prizes and showing her at the National Motor Museum Beaulieu, showing his Albatross ski boat at the Earl’s Court Boat Show, compering at his local boxing club, and being an active member of the Vulcan Bomber Association. He spent time visiting his family in New Zealand and Holland. His super active retirement should be a lesson to us all and despite his distressingly early death he managed to accomplish so much more than others. His funeral was in Wiltshire and his ashes are spread on Ullswater. Quite a life.
Alan retired in 1979 and so enjoyed his near 40 years of retirement. He filled his time by continuing to play sport, mainly tennis and golf, and by undertaking volunteer roles for the Old Barnardians’ Club, including being Chairman from 1980 to 1981. He was also Treasurer of Low Harrogate Tennis Club for many years. Despite suffering a stroke in his 60s Alan retained a positive outlook on life and continued to have an active social life. Alan and his wife took numerous holidays in the Lake District and travelled throughout the UK to see friends and the family to whom they were devoted.
With love from his family and brother Philip (Y,’63).
Harry Smith (Du,’59) David Wilberforce (Du,’59), good friend of Harry, rang to inform the Club that Harry died in March after a battle with cancer. He was a rugby and squash player at School. After School he went to Leeds University and eventually became Head of English and a Housemaster at Silcoates School in Wakefield. Harry’s funeral was held at Silcoates School where he was given a good send off. After his death Harry’s nephew called in to School to donate a Pittuck painting that had belonged to Harry.
He was predeceased by his wife of 62 years, Kathy, just five weeks earlier. He is survived by his two sons.
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OBITUARIES IN MEMORIAM and set the marvellous tone and atmosphere that remains there today.
Miss Maureen Willatt taught in Prep School for 29 years from 1965 to 1994. For the first 12 years there were only two teachers in Prep School and they were pretty much left to their own devices, so she and John Hay pretty much did their own thing. Maureen was a highly regarded member of staff. On her death earlier this year many OBs from that time sent messages of condolence to her family and this quote from Phil Mews (Du,’88) seems to sum up the thoughts of all those who sent messages. Miss Willatt’s family were very grateful for the messages and that a number of former staff and some OBs attended her funeral, including Phil Mews and Jules Odulate (Y,’73). ‘Such sad news. Miss Willatt stood out amongst those at the Prep School for her kindness, compassion and energy. She had a creative flair not just musically but her art skills could rival any Blue Peter presenter. She treated us all as individuals and brought out the best in us, even when we didn’t think we had it in us. I’m so very sorry that I never got the chance as an adult to tell her how grateful I am to her for her kindness that she showed me when I first arrived as a frightened grieving eight year old boy. Miss Willatt was proof that great teachers make all the difference to the young people of the future. A life well lived I would say. Thank you Miss x.’
Ms Jane Tulip Jane Tulip, who passed away on 10 July 2018, joined the Prep School staff in 1996. She took on the enormous task of setting up a new Pre-Prep Department and becoming its first and at that stage its only teacher, having mixed years groups under her control. The school could not have found anyone better for this role as her detailed planning, hard work and great care for the pupils’ ensured success. She quickly gained the trust of the children, the confidence of their parents and the respect and friendship of her fellow staff members. The department grew rapidly and other teachers joined her in this venture. However, it must not be forgotten that it was Jane who started it all
Jane became a vital member of the staffroom. Her fashion advice was legendary. One Headmaster was severely chastised for wearing a particular brown suit. He never wore it again! All items of clothing lost one point if they were not purchased at Marks and Spencer’s, her favourite shop. Her sense of humour was both very funny and quite sharp. She used humour to make her point in such a way that no one would ever take offence. She was a huge music lover, especially one musical in particular, The Sound of Music. There was no greater fan of this show than Jane; she would break out into ‘The Hills Are Alive’ at the slightest invitation and seemed to be able to introduce the play into whatever conversation was occurring at the time. Jane left Barnard Castle School in 2010 due to illness which she battled with great courage. She was sustained throughout this time by her strong Christian faith. Her funeral in Darlington was attended by almost a complete compliment of the staff who worked with her in the Prep School. Many memories of her were shared and the entire congregation left the church singing songs from The Sound of Music. Ted Haslam, former Prep School Headmaster
Robert Bloom (Du,’44)
Tony (AP) Gordon (N,’73)
Reg Booth (N, ’62)
Ian Johnson (Y,’60) 2019
Baynham Broadhead (Du,’57)
PJ Kent (N,’82)
Rev Eric Craig (Du,’58)
John Wilkinson (Du,’47) 2018
Peter Ellis (Y,’51) Angus Foreman (N,’52) Mrs Foreman wrote to let us know that her husband had died, aged 82 years, from leukaemia, at home surrounded by his family.
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DATES FOR THE DIARY All events are listed online. For more information and to register your attendance, visit: www.barnardiansreconnected.org.uk/events or email: development@barneyschool.org.uk
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Women’s Hockey Sunday 8 September 11:00am Golf Day Barnard Castle Golf Club Sunday 8 September noon New York Dinner Saturday 28 September with the Headmaster. Venue in NYC tbc. Please register your interest with Dot. City Drinks Monday 30 September (with the Headmaster) Wednesday 27 November and Wednesday 29 January All 6:00pm onwards
Remembrance Sunday Sunday 10 November in the School Chapel at 10:45am, followed by a Ceremony of Remembrance at the Bowes Museum Cenotaph.
Annual Dinner Saturday 28 March at School. Further details to follow.
June
December Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols Wednesday 11 December 7:30pm, Thursday 12 December 7:30pm and Friday 13 December 5:30pm. An annual highlight: the stunning, candlelit choral service.
February 2020
Golden Fleece, 9 Queen St, London, EC4N 1SP
October Open Day Please see back page. Choral Evensong at Durham Cathedral Monday 3 February 5:15pm Followed by a reception. All welcome. Please RSVP to Dot for catering purposes.
Summer Gathering (incorporating 1990s decade reunion) Friday 26 June to Sunday 28 June. Twenty20 cricket vs School at 6:00pm on Friday. On Saturday morning the 1990s leavers will meet at School. Then on Saturday afternoon there will be shooting, netball and football vs School for the Challenge Shield, and touch rugby for the Alan Lumley Cup. Further details nearer the day.
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