FACES AND PLACES LEAVERS’ DINNER FOR CLASS OF 2020 On 27 August, 168 guests returned for the 2020 Leavers' Dinner in the Lord Riche Hall at Felsted School for a much-anticipated black tie celebration. Over half of the year group attended, many with their parents, and enjoyed a threecourse meal and live entertainment. OF Society President Sarah Macdiarmid (née Rowledge, m85-87) officially welcomed the leavers and spoke to them of the many opportunities available within the wider OF community.
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CELEBRATION OF JOHN COCKETT’S LIFE
‘TEMPUS FUGIT’ GATHERING AT WIMBLEDON
On 10 September over 200 guests gathered together to celebrate former Felsted teacher John Cockett’s life at a service of thanksgiving in the school chapel, with many friends also watching the service online. This was followed by light refreshments and a special memorial cricket match between Felsted Robins CC and Felsted 1st XI. John taught at Felsted from 1951 to 1989.
Time does indeed fly and after a postponement of 18 months, it was a pleasure to welcome OFs and well-wishers for a lunch at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club (AELTC) in London on 29 September. Over 30 people, largely pupils from the 50s and 60s, were hosted by OFs and AELTC members Barry Weatherill CBE (c52-56) and Sir Marcus Setchell KCVO (c57-61).
