ISSUE 64
GIGG:NEWS December 2013
For All Giggleswickians
Young OG Governor Forty Club Award In Profile: Megan Darbyshire Giving is Good For You: John Nickson OG
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On the cover: Dr Victoria Turner OG, Young OG Governor Editor: Mr James P Bellis Editor at Large: Mr Andrew C Beales Contributing Editior: Miss Kat Stobbs © Giggleswick School 2013 Giggleswick School is a Registered Charity - No. 1109826 Information is correct at press time. Check www.giggleswick.org.uk for latest information. OGs and their families are always welcome at School. To arrange a visit please contact OG Liasion Officer, Mr James P Bellis 01729 893123 jpbellis@giggleswick.org.uk OG Club Correspondence address Anthony Briggs, Hon Club Secretary The OG Club, c/o Giggleswick School, Settle, BD24 0DE. or email direct briggs393@btinternet.com Article deadline for next issue: Friday 21 March 2014 2 22
WHO ARE THESE OGS AND WHAT WERE THEY DOING? Answers on a postcard please… or email jpbellis@giggleswick.org.uk You can send your submissions of photographs for the next issue to the same address.
BONUS QUIZ How many times does the Duke of Edinburgh appear in this issue?
CONTENTS
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DUKE OF EDINBURGH REWARDS GIGGLESWICK XI - STORY PAGE 10 2
Picture Conundrum
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Young OG: Megan Darbyshire
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The Young OG Project
From the Chair
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Why Giving is Good For You
24 Events
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From the President
How a trip with Russell Hartey inspired a book that could change the super rich.
Reviews of OG Events
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OG Day
Dont miss the London Dinner or the Candlelit Service!
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Big School Bulletin
News from OGs and the School
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Sports Shorts
Sport from OGs and the School
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Famous OG Series: JB Towler
A record breaking royal flyer
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Running the School
We meet some of the Governors
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A Rich Merry Joyride: An Edinburgh Odyssey
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Diary
The new OG website
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OGs at The Fringe
World War One
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Picture Perfect
A new image of Giggleswick’s iconic chapel.
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At the Leavers’ service in June I told the assembled company of young leavers that they should go away and not come back ……. If they come back too soon they are clearly not having a good enough time!
The OG Club Prize President Rod Waldie Chairman Michael Barr Treasurer Dina Pejcinovic Secretary Anthony Briggs Vice President Robert Drake Immediate Past President Sophie Brookes
Of course the tongue was firmly in cheek. What was striking on this momentous occasion was that yet another cohort of students had reached the decisive moment that they had been working towards since the day that they arrived five, or in two cases, fifteen years earlier. As a geographer, I find myself teaching and predicting what may happen to our world in the future. So, as the theme of our last edition was legacy, it would be appropriate before we move into 2014 that this edition is concerned with how things unfold into the future. Since issue 63, the Development and Alumni Office and the OG Club have been busy. We entertained our members at school to a Catteral-focused OG Day, we met together at Paternoster Square in London for drinks, we have had the Yorkshire and Lancashire dinners, the Lodge has had its annual meeting at school, the Golfing Society has been on tour, OGs have been performing at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, we have held our annual meeting place at the Great Yorkshire Show, and a number of OGs have visited the school to speak to current pupils.
OGs have been active in helping with our projects including recreating the team lists in the sports pavilion at Eshtons and the Young Giggleswickians book is beginning to take real shape. Clearly OG life is so exciting that there is no time for writing! At school, with pupil enrolment at a pleasing high, we have adjusted to the news of the Headmaster’s retirement and the appointment of his successor. In September the School passed its inspection with flying colours. The 1st XV has begun the season positively, the girls have been rebuilding a young hockey XI and rehearsals have been gathering momentum for both Romeo and Juliet and West Side Story. All of these things point to the exciting future that is unfolding for our current, past and future pupils. As members of the Giggleswick family, we hope that you will continue to be involved in all future aspects of Giggleswick life, and we look forward to welcoming you all back to school and to various OG and school events throughout the world.
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Yorkshire Dinner Chris Harwood Lancashire Dinner Alastair Sames
CHAIRMAN: MIKE BARR
OGGS Secretary Robert Barker Andrew Fraser Nick Jefferies Tamara Markarian Neil Ratcliffe Headmaster: Geoffry Boult Foundation Director Andrew Beales OG Liaison Officer James Bellis
Mike Barr After a fantastic summer the shorter days are hard to bear, especially for students whose natural inclination generally appears to be to sleep or, as my son puts it, hibernate. All the Committee are very sorry to hear that the Head is leaving next year.
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His influence on past and current students cannot be over emphasised and his support of the OG Club has been exceptional. Geoffrey will certainly go down as one of the greats of Giggleswick and I will cover this subject more in May.
being involved; all help is much appreciated.
I am very pleased to see an increasing number of OGs, parents and friends coming back to the school to support events and to give talks on careers, universities and many other subjects. The world outside Giggleswick is tough, uncertain and exciting but as ever the future is very bright for young enthusiastic, passionate individuals so thank you everyone for
To quote Timbuk 3 – the future’s so bright I gotta wear shades. This is as true today as it was in 1986 although John Dean would have taken exception to the word ‘gotta’!!!
The more we, as former students can help, support and encourage current students, the greater the chance of them achieving their aims and ambitions.
On that note; I wish everyone a fantastic Christmas and brilliant 2014.
THE PRESIDENT: ROD WALDIE DIARY
JANUARY Monday 20 January OG Committee Meeting FEBRUARY Wednesday 12 February North East Dinner Tuesday 25 February Hong Kong Dinner MARCH Friday 14 March London Dinner at the East India Club Saturday 22 March Scarrig Sunday 23 March Candlelit Service Friday 28 March Spring Concert in the Sports Hall
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APRIL Thursday 17 April Informal Drinks, The Lion, Settle, 7-9pm Friday 25 April OG Golf Society 85th Anniversary Dinner, Hobson Room
Saturday 10 May 1512 Society Lunch Saturday 24 May Speech Day & Commemoration Service JUNE Saturday 28 June OG Day Special Reunion for those who have attended school since 2001 (All OGs welcome). JULY/AUGUST Tuesday 1 July Careers Week at School OG event in Germany TBC Tuesday 7-10 July The Great Yorkshire Show 5
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MAY Thursday 8 May London Drinks at the Cheshire Cat – Fleet St
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I should close with mention of the Boults. I did not anticipate being President during their swan-song year but it has been an absolute pleasure being Geoffrey’s warmup act at each event that we have attended together. I unwittingly stole all of his best lines at our first event but we are a little more polished now and should be perfect by the London Dinner so make sure that you get your tickets for that ! As I have said at each event, there is no doubt that Geoffrey falls in to the category of “Giggleswick Greats”. There is much that I have to say about that...but... will do so later in the year. In the meantime, I hope that you enjoy reading this edition of OG News and that you are encouraged to support the School and fellow OGs in some way. I look forward to seeing as many of you as possible at next June’s OG Day or at an event before that.
Thursday 19 December 2013 Leavers’ Reunion, 7pm-8.30pm RWT Bar, Giggleswick
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I am very much looking forward to an Evening of Music and Words for Christmas in Chapel on 12 December. Katie Boult more than whet my appetite for that when telling me of the strength of the various choirs that now exist at School. I promptly ordered my tickets !
Friday 13 December Evening of Christmas Music in Chapel
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The last five months have flown by. For me, the highlight was the OG drinks evening in London on 12 September. The Committee was keen to organise an event in the City that would be attractive to all OGs but particularly to the younger end. We had no idea what interest there would be and were absolutely delighted that over 100 OGs and guests joined us on a warm roof terrace in Paternoster Square directly under the dome of St Paul’s Cathedral. There was a perfect mix of OGs ranging from Mr Jim Howe who left Giggleswick in 1944, to many who left School as recently as 2010. For some, the event ran two hours beyond its anticipated end time. It was great to see so many OGs enjoying a late summer evening in such a wonderful setting (but not as wonderful as subsequently hearing from the Headmaster that a young OG who met an older OG that evening is now employed by his business ... perfect). The Committee’s hope is that evenings such
Early October saw the annual Yorkshire Dinner in Harrogate. Once again, this was superbly organised and hosted by Chris Harwood with close to 50 attendees enjoying a great night at Oakdale Golf Club. My table included a group of OGs who have attended the Yorkshire Dinner together for many years. As well as having happy memories of their time at School they now have stories to tell of Yorkshire Dinners down the years. Their camaraderie reminded me of my closest group of friends, all of whom are OGs.
DECEMBER Thursday 12 December Evening of Christmas Music in Chapel
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Following Sophie Brookes as President is a challenge. The daughter of a Giggleswick legend, the sister of a Governor, a former Head of School (1987 / 88) she is hugely talented in many different arenas. The consolation is that we are both Partners in the same Law Firm and she has therefore been an easily accessible and invaluable reference point as I navigate my year in office. I am grateful to her for that and congratulate her on a successful 2012 /13.
as that become Rod Waldie a catalyst for younger OG involvement in events and wider OG initiatives. The message here is that in many ways, the School and its former pupils are symbiotic and no OG should underestimate what he or she may be able to offer either the School or a fellow OG.
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The weather held fair on 29 June which made for a perfect OG Day. Visiting School that day to become the 2013 /14 OG President coincided with my first ever visit to Catteral Hall. We gathered for coffee in the assembly room, then again outside the Hall for a photograph. Those of us who needed to attend the OG Club AGM made our way to the Memorial Library, and those who did not took guided tours of the School from Lower Sixth pupils (each of which was excellently conducted). Lunch was superbly catered (as always) and it was wonderful to see so many visitors to the idyllic setting that is Top Pitch during the afternoon and later in Chapel for a short service to close the day (save for those of us that rounded-off with a beer in The Black Horse!). Many thanks to all who helped organise a great day.
THE GIGG LECTURE SERIES As part of the programme events presented by the Richard Whiteley Theatre, these lectures are aimed at providing stimulating material of local and contemporary interest. Clive Hallam-Baker (S 51-56), visited the school in October to deliver his lecture on the Battle of Flodden and its connections to Giggleswick as part of the Gigg:Lecture series. Clive, who now lives on the battlefield in the Borders has become, in his retirement, an expert on this event and its consequences.
BONFIRE Following the great success of the OG club sponsored event last year which was part of the Quincentenary celebrations, the bonfire and fireworks fair returned by popular demand, run again by the Development & Alumni Office (picture below) Children and families from across both schools were entertained by the firework display, bonfire and fairground rides on Little Papes. It was good to see the entire school community from ages three and up joining together in celebration.
assisting Geoffrey Boult. She was for most parents, staff and children, the first point of contact with the school from their earliest enquiry, to the day that they or their children left the school. Her unstinting professionalism, attention to detail and reassuring advice have aided everyone and she will be missed from the offices. However we are pleased that she will be returning to the offices on a part time basis in aiding Deputy Head, Sarah Williamson. Mrs Carole Jowett has been appointed to replace Dot, and OGs can be assured of the same genial and professional welcome as they enjoyed during Mrs Lambert’s reign. INSPIRING ENGINEERS Anna Wood (Hon OG, Staff ) has been awarded a Certificate of Appreciation from the Engineering Development Trust for her work as Director of Learning in inspiring future engineers and scientists.
This battle happened exactly one year after our formal establishment as a school. Fascinatingly, along with long pikes, cannon and musket balls and swords, Clive was armed with documents of the time which showed that several men of Giggleswick and Craven would have attended the battle on behalf of the local Lords. It is interesting to ponder whether any of the boys who sat in those early lessons with James Carr might have been on the battlefield. Certainly the lists of soldiers include many very familiar local names.
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BUDDING OG BUSINESS Chris Holmes (CH/S 98–05) has been building his Wood Buds (Google it) brand product range and receiving rave reviews from the entertainment industry. Wood Buds has been featured in numerous publications, including The Times, and has also been used by Innocent Drinks. The range has expanded from the initial inear headphones, to include iPad and iPhone products. Though Wood Buds is still small, Chris has succeeded in creating a fantastic brand, whilst simultaneously fulfilling his duties as the U.S. Business Marketing Manager for Stephenson Personal Care. “I never thought I’d sell soap!”, he says. DANISH DEGREE Simon Smith (CH/S 00-08) writes to let us know that he is now living in Denmark and is studying for a Bachelor’s degree in Global Nutrition and Health at VIA University in Aarhus, alongside working as a fitness instructor and personal trainer. OGS CAUGHT UP IN QUAKE Ruth Blane, nee Pendlebury (St 93-98), currently enjoying her maternity leave from the British Council, has had time to update us on her brother and sister. Matthew (M 02-07), is living in London and studying for a masters degree in geo-technical engineering at Imperial College.
END OF AN ERA Dorothy Lambert, Hon OG (Staff 87 - 13) retired this summer after 26 years’ service as headmaster’s secretary and PA. She is pictured here after receiving a highly deserved award from the R & A at this year’s Open Championship, which she has organised the Giggleswick group’s participation in for 25 years. During her time Dot served three headmasters from her appointment by Peter Hobson and including 13 years
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The award results from her establishment of our Aspire programme- an initiative aimed at scholars in Years 9 - 11. The certificate was given with particular regard to activities aimed at girls becoming scientists.
Helen (St 95 - 00), has married and moved to Christchurch, New Zealand where she works in marketing online and social media at Ballentines. Ruth reports that they were all there during the earthquake as it was four days before Helen’s wedding. FRENCH PHD Chris French, (CH/N 97 - 03), is well settled in Edinburgh on his way to finishing a PhD in architecture. MATTHEW QUALIFIES Matthew Smith (CH/S 99-85) is a qualified youth worker, supporting young people and students in Bradford and was married in August 2012.
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INTERNATIONAL AWARD FOR QUINCENTENARY HH Judge David Stockdale (CH/M 60 - 69), has received the Schools Engagement Award 2012 from the Council for Advancement and Support of Education Europe (CASE). He collected the award during the opening ceremony of CASE Europe Conference at Manchester GMEX in August. This award, which David was keen to accept on behalf of the entire 2012 Committee, reflects the excellence of our Quincentenary Celebrations as an innovative programme of external engagement.
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MR BROOK HONOURED Keith Brook (Hon OG, staff 97-99) Keith visited Buckingham Palace in June to receive his MBE from Prince Charles for charitable work in Nepal (pictured right). ÂŤ Mark Gemmell (CH/M 97-09) and Robbie Davidson (S 11-13) unveil Maltby Plaque on OG Day. 7
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After the talk we explored some of the Science Museum and looked at many different things from how the first planes were built to how calculators have changed over the years. We then moved on to look at the Victoria & Albert Hall, walked briskly through Hyde Park and went into various shops, including Harrods, before catching the train back home.
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D OF E GOLD Congratulations to John Rae (S 02-09) who has collected his Duke of Edinburgh’s Gold Award at the Palace of Holyroodhouse in June. He received his certificates from Paralympian Stephen Miller on behalf of HRH the Earl of Wessex. (Picture above)
In his talk, Professor Higgs not only spoke about the theory of the Higgs Boson, and its more recent discovery but also gave us an insight into what being a physicist is like.
OGS SPRING INTO ACTION Alex Driver OG (CH/M 86-94), Managing Director, JB Springs and his brother, parent Chris Driver (Production Director, JB Springs) welcomed a visit from our L6 design students and were able to assist them in producing some extraordinary pieces of furniture as part of their AS level coursework. Pupils were given assistance by Chris and his team at JB Springs to turn their designs into working objects. Each pupil then had the opportunity to manufacture elements of their product at the JB Springs factory in Skipton.
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SPORTING BEQUEST JC Maltby (C/N 39 - 44) who died in March this year aged 88, was honoured on OG Day at the unveiling (below) of a plaque to commemorate his generous contribution to school sport. His legacy gift has allowed for the refurbishment of the cricket nets and the provision of a new scrummage machine for the Lords pitches. JCM was captain of the cricket XI in 1944.
PUPILS ATTEND HIGGS LECTURE A group of five physics students, led by Dr Hucknall, went down to London to see Nobel Prize Winner Professor Peter Higgs give a lecture in the Science Museum. This trip was generously supported by the Annual Fund
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David received the award from John Lippincott, the President of CASE (Pictured Right) in front of an audience of over a thousand people. The award recognises his career-long commitment to education at Giggleswick as Governor (Chairman 97-07) and OG Committee member, and for his work as Chair of the 2012 Committee in bringing together and leading the wider School community in the run up to its 500th year celebrations.
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BIG SCHOOL BULLETIN Chris commented; “…the Giggleswick pupils have produced work of the highest standard…Working with the young people from the school has been an inspiration for me and my team. I would recommend any manufacturing company to get involved with the Giggleswick Design Department.” This visit exemplifies the valuable support that many OGs are giving to their former school and any similar offers of support or assistance are always very positively viewed. Pictured (right) are Chris Driver (Rear Left), Alex Driver (2nd Left at rear) and Geoff Wigfield is hiding at the back (3rd from left)! ON THE SLIDE A rare slide projector and glass slide collection, given to the school by OG Dudley Illingworth, has been exhibited in the Richard Whiteley Theatre. It is planned to digitise all the slides in the near future. The slides depict various scenes taken on Mr Illingworth’s travels in Europe and the Middle East during and after the end of the First World War. The slide below is just one of hundreds of beautiful images in the collection. Illingworth, Dudley Holden. b. 3 Feb 1876. Son of the late Alfred Illingworth MP, of Daisy Bank, Bradford and brother of EH, FH & NH (qv). Left Aug 1892. Victoria University, Owens ColIege, 1892-96. MSc. Engineer. During the 1914-18 War, was DirectorGeneral of the British Committee of the Red Cross working in France. Chairman of Governors of Giggleswick School 1946. Lived at Hanlith Hall, Kirkby Malham, Yorkshire. Married to Florence. Died 2 Oct 1958.
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TT RACES Nick Jefferies (C 65 - 70) returned to the Isle of Man this summer to compete in the inaugural Classic TT, over the famous 37 ¾ mile course. This was former TT winner Nick’s first competitive race on the TT course in 11 years. Against top TT opposition, Nick finished 12th in the Formula One Class out of some 50 starts, lapping at over 111 mph on his Honda RC30 VFR750R. Nick also finished the competition in the Manx Grand Prix on a Kawasaki 650 (below) finishing 10th in the new “Supertorus Class”. Nick enjoyed himself so much that despite becoming a grandfather (see Becky Savage) he has every intention of returning to the Isle of Man next year!
ROGER THAT Roger Moss (St 44 - 54), visited the school in June to give a talk to L6 economics students. He regaled students with stories of his exploits as a senior director of some of Britain’s largest companies. Whilst the talk was predominantly about the transportation industry, the lessons learned could also be applied to many other types of businesses and the students had many questions for Mr Moss at the end of his talk.
OG RETURNS MEDALS JC Whaley (N 55 - 61), who had not been back to the school for a number of years is pictured (above) in the RWT where he sponsors a seat in the name of his mother. He returned to the school in October to present to the school his collection of Giggleswick athletics medals, including his Scarrig medal which he won in 1961 and his Athletics Gold medal. We were also able to show him the book of benefactors in Chapel where his mother also appears and to share some interesting stories of the 1950s in Nowell. OGS ALWAYS WELCOME OGs are always welcome back to Giggleswick. If you would like a tour, and perhaps even lunch, then do call ahead to organise your visit. 01729 893 123 / 008. If you are just passing please do feel free to pop in, however it is a legal requirement for all visitors to sign in at reception. Sadly it is impossible to visit boarding houses without prior arrangement.
Giggleswick Merchandise Gift ideas for Giggleswickians everywhere www.giggleswick.org.uk/shop 01729 893 004
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Pack of 6 Cards Christ in Glory – Chapel East Window Images of Chapel 12 Postcards of the Chapel by Various Artists The Yorkshire Muffin A Giggleswick Miscellany Cadets at Giggleswick 1910-1980 NJ Mussett 2014 Calendar Katie Boult - Images of The Chapel
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Bow Tie £12.50 Hand Tie Bow Tie £20.00 Compact Mirror £26.00 OG Tie (Polyester) £12.00 Quincentenary Tie £7.00 OG Club Crest Tie £12.00 OG Tie (Silk) £21.00 OG Cuff Links £30.00 OG Brooch £12.00 Silver Cufflinks £100.00 Silver Pendant £45.00
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The photograph of the Duke of Edinburgh and Callum Lockett (right) was taken by official photographer Tony Rowe, son of former Headmaster, Owen Rowe.
Schools Competition as they played some superb hockey throughout competition and had some narrow defeats.
GIRLS’ HOCKEY All teams have enjoyed some success this season, although one or two results do not quite reflect the quality of the matches themselves.
The U16 squad played absolutely fantastically in their National Schools county round and narrowly missed out on qualifying for the north semi-finals after a draw in the semi-finals against St Peter’s was decided on a penalty shuffle shoot out!
Callum received the award on behalf of last year’s team as a current pupil and the century maker man of the match. He gave an impressive acceptance speech at the dinner. In attendance were numerous sporting legends including former England Captain Mike Gatting OBE.
The 1st XI has had a mixed bag of results during the first half of term. The style of play that has developed is superb and in places some of the best seen from a Giggleswick side. Unfortunately, no goals have been scored, to convert some great performances into wins. Georgia Birley, Matilda Boult and Sadie Milbourn in particular have been outstanding and have led the team well. Georgia and Matilda have both been part of the Junior Regional Performance Centres in the North. It was disappointing for the girls not to progress further in the National
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This year the XI was skilfully led from the front by Robbie Davidson (S 2011-13). The prestigious award was in recognition of the team’s high level of sportsmanship and skill in the annual fixture between the two sides, this year held in June 2013 on Top Pitch. In a well-fought contest the School won by 26 runs with OG Ted Illingworth top scoring for the XL Club.
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XL CLUB HONOUR On behalf of the school, current Upper Sixth former Callum Lockett (CH/S 08- ) received the XL Club National School of the Year Trophy from the Duke of Edinburgh, patron of the Forty Club, in the Long Room at Lord’s Cricket Ground.
In the early stages of the competition Giggleswick produced spirited team performances to beat both Rydale School and Queen Mary’s. This allowed them to progress to a very wet Harrogate Grammar School to face St Peters in the semi-final. Giggleswick dominated from the start but unfortunately could not convert any of the numerous chances in front of goal. This resulted in the new style ‘penalty shoot- out’. It was one all after the first succession of ‘shuffles’ but unfortunately St Peter’s went through after the first sudden death battle..... Goal Keeper Sam Pye was superb all afternoon, but the entire team should be proud of both their standard of play and their conduct all afternoon. As for the younger sides, both the U15 and U14 XIs have enjoyed some impressive victories to date and are developing into promising squads. In the younger years we have more girls than ever and many U13 and U12 players show a great deal of promise.
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DUATHALON WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP BRONZE MEDAL FOR CLAIRE LILLEY After a high-level sporting career at Giggleswick, Claire Lilley (CH/St 9909) has gone on to add another medal to her already impressive sporting CV. Claire’s record at school spoke for itself: multiple Scarrig and Sports Day successes, county level representation in hockey, athletics and cross country, club level selection for Yorkshire in the same three disciplines, representing the North on the track at U20 when still under 18, and national champion and three time England representative on the fells. Claire has recently found another outlet for her prodigious talent. A period of injury forced her to look to cycling to relieve the pressure on her shins. It rapidly became clear that she was quite quick on a bike, so she combined this with her running,
entering a Great Britain trial for the World Duathlon age group championships in early 2013, where she gained selection for the championships which were held in Ottawa, Canada in the summer.
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OGGS 2013 was another busy year for OGGS. It started in March when we competed in the Birkdale Bucket Weekend at Woodhall Spa. This was a chance to play a wonderful course but also to enjoy some serious social contact with other school golfing societies. We had a field day at Clitheroe, where Geoffrey Boult won the Shute Cup. Captain’s Day was at Aldersey Green in Cheshire, where Tony Thorpe won the Douglas Bowl and the AGM meeting was at Ilkley where Alex Mendoros won the Carr Cup. Other winners at Ilkley were Simon Walker, the Hammond Bowl with an outstanding round of 71, John Golding,
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The leading try scorer, this season so far, is Taylor Prell who has been picked up by the Leeds Carnegie Academy programme and Cameron Atkinson (pictured above) who is in the Scotland U17 side.
We have been well led by our Captain David Crossley and our President Alan Wilson. Thirty five OGs played in our events as well as a few ringers to bolster our results. It was pleasing to see the Illingworth boys, Teddy and Alex Stamper, Alex Mendoros, Ben Thornton and Simon Walker play with us again this year. All the golf mentioned earlier will be taking place again in 2014 but we shall also be celebrating our 85th Anniversary on 25th April 2014 with our usual match against the school where members of OGGS also compete for the Wolstenholme Trophy. The golf will be followed by a meal in the Hobson Room and we hope many OGs (golfers and non-golfers and partners) will attend. Details will follow in due course.
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Other notable victories this term include a 65 -5 deconstruction of Ashville College and a very pleasing defeat of Harrogate Grammar School who came with both First and Second teams undefeated. They returned with both those records comprehensively broken.
The year finished with our Scottish Tour which this year went to North Berwick where Bob Barker, David Crossley, Bill Haggas, Chris Harwood, Paul Heseltine, Nick Jefferies, Eric Trickey and Tim Wilman all enjoyed 5 days of good golf which was even better in the bar afterwards!! For those interested, a full and frank description of the tour will be produced by Paul Heseltine!!
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It was in the second round cup game, against local derby rivals, Ermysteds Grammar School that one of the closest matches took place, with Giggleswick narrowly winning by 14 points to 7 at Sandylands. Progressing to the third round, we beat a muscular Hutton Grammar School side 29 -10.
1st XV Captain George Hedgely has been selected for Scotland’s U20 development squad, whilst being a year young. George is also involved with Newcastle Falcons Academy and started for them in a game against Gloucester on 26 October.
The Society has played all our usual and long standing fixtures against Uppingham at Ilkley, Ermysteds at Skipton, Mill Hill at Royal Lytham, Oundle at Shipley, Sedbergh at Huddersfield and Barnard Castle at Middlesbrough.
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RUGBY The Headmaster presented the XV with their shirts at a ceremony at the beginning of the term in the Hobson room. Since then the XV arrived at half term impressively undefeated, having played 6 matches, including two in the former Daily Mail Cup, now known as and sponsored by Nat West.
In the match v HGS the XXX impressively turned a 5 – 24 deficit at half time into a 39 – 29 victory, which encapsulated the spirit in all the senior sides at present and suggests a bright future for senior rugby at the school.
the Veterans Trophy and Nick Jefferies and James Illingworth the Nowell Cup for foursomes. The Millennium Trophy for the best three cards out of the four field days was won by Nick Jefferies who also won the Wolstenholme Trophy played for in the match against the School at Settle.
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Thank you to members of the Giggleswick community who helped Claire with her venture in Canada including to Simon Sharp of Hope Technolgy for the loan of the bicycle and to John Crossland for the loan of the bike box to keep it safe and sound in the baggage hold!
The success of the XV is underpinned by a strong senior squad where both the XXX and U16 sides have enjoyed considerable success too, with notable victories over HGS, Ermysteds and Ashville (690) as well the athletic touring side, our friends from Calrossy School in Tamworth Australia, whom we visited on the Quincentenary tour last year.
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In only her second race at the discipline, Claire finished third in the 20-24 age group in the sprint distance race – a 5km run followed by a 20km bike section and a final 2.5km run, recording the second fastest run time on the last run. Her world championship bronze medal earns her automatic selection for the 2014 European and World championship races, so watch this space...
FAMOUS OG SERIES: JB TOWLER Born in 1923 in Langcliffe, John B. Towler came to Giggleswick in September 1935. A member of Town House he took part in the Joint Training Corps and played cricket gaining XXII colours. He left Giggleswick in March 1941, having passed his Oxford and Cambridge examinations. During his years at the school, Towler was described by then
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Wing Commander John (Jack) Birtle Towler, M.B.I.M CH/ Town 1935-41 Record Breaker, Navigator to the Queen
After leaving Giggleswick, John joined the Royal Air Force and received his air training in Canada, where he was later commissioned. John served in the RAF Transport Command from its inauguration in 1943 and gained significant experience in flying long distance missions from California to India and the Gold Coast.
On his retirement from active service in 1977, Wing Commander Towler received a personal letter from the Secretary of State for Defence thanking him, on the Queen’s behalf, for his long an valuable service.
August 1946 saw Flight Lieutenant Towler act as Navigator in a recordbreaking 60 hour flight from England to New Zealand in an R.A.F. Lancaster “Aries”. Having been assessed as “…an exceptional V.I.P Navigator” by his commanding officer, Towler began acting as Navigator for flights transporting members of the Royal Family. Towler flew many high profile Royal VIPs including The Duke and Duchess of Gloucester, The Princess Royal, The Queen Mother and Queen Elizabeth II herself.
Picture: “Aries” on the runway in New Zealand. Its record breaking achievements recorded on its nose. John retired to Carshalton, Surrey and has now sadly passed away. His family have given his log books, medals and other items to the School’s archive and they are now on display in the Memorial Library. Kat Stobbs
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YOUNG OG : MEGAN DARBYSHIRE One of Megan’s Award Winning Designs
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The Young OG project is well underway, but we still welcome submissions from any OG under 40. The project is intended to provide examples of the various career and life paths that some of our most recent graduates have taken since leaving Giggleswick.
Our aim is to emphasize the sheer diversity of our graduates and show our current and future students that, in reality, almost anything is possible. For those who would like to be involved, all we would need is; • • •
100-150 words about yourself and what you are doing now A photo(s) of you and/or your work Any websites or other media outlets to promote your work
“I was very fortunate to have the inspiration and direction of great teaching staff at Giggleswick. Whether it was on the sports field, in house or during ‘Gigg’ activities, we are taught some valuable lessons of leadership, hard work, drive, and self-belief. I remember a guest speaker at Speech Day saying; “Everyone has their own Everest to climb,” I say find it, and climb it! If Giggleswick has taught me one thing; if you put in the hard work you can achieve anything.“
We also understand that for many, time is precious and possibly in short supply. If you would still like to be involved, but feel unable to offer the time commitment for writing your own submission, please feel free to send some basic facts to developmentintern@giggleswick.org. uk and we would be pleased to collate a submission on your behalf.
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Megan has always had an interest in travel and, having recently been awarded the Australian Institute for Architects Traveling Prize in Architecture, Megan has had the opportunity to work in New York with Snohetta on the progression of Time Square, and the development of Ground Zero Memorial Park. She will also be undertaking
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After leaving Giggleswick in 2007, Megan emigrated to South Australia where she accepted a place to study at the University of South Australia for a BArch in Architectural Studies. During her degree she partook in a number of activities, but one that stood out was a construction elective, which saw her designing and building temporary houses for the Indigenous community of Mimily. The consultation, engagement and research of understanding a new culture enhanced Megan’s love for design. She went on to do a Masters in Architecture, at the University of South Australia.
Since completing her studies, Megan’s work has been shortlisted for an international competition, seeing her work from her final year of university being developed as a proposal for a new Library and plaza space in Sydney. Megan likes to challenge the relationship of Architecture and its context, dissolving the boundary between art and architecture resulting in a place that educates and enhances our experience.
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WHY GIVING IS GOOD FOR YOU Russell Harty was an inspirational teacher at Giggleswick in the late 1950s and 1960s before he became a television celebrity. On 20th June 1964, he led a team of Chronicle editors, including me and my friend Stephen Whitehead, to investigate how the people of Bradford would answer the question: What Do You Think Of Giggleswick? I could not know then that I would use the same interview technique to write a book to be published almost 49 years to the day since our hilarious and surreal adventure in Bradford. I have never really known what to do with my life since leaving school but now I can plot every step of the way and appreciate the importance of my school days and the brilliant role Russell played in stimulating the imagination and appetite of those he taught. I always looked forward to the next lesson because we had such fun. My book, Giving Is Good For You: Why Britain Should be Bothered and Give More ( www. bitebackpublishing.com ), was written at the end of a career during which I was privileged to be head of fundraising at The British Council, English National Opera, The Royal Academy of Arts and Tate. The book is a polemic in praise of giving, partly stimulated by the frustration I felt that only a minority of the wealthy is being generous. And I was also motivated by the shocking realization that the 1000 most wealthy people in Britain have increase their combined wealth by 300% since the millennium whilst charitable giving, incomes and tax revenues are all currently in decline. Inequality matters as the most unequal societies are the most dysfunctional, violent and unhealthy. Inequality costs. It is interesting that I was encouraged to think along these lines by privileged people with considerable wealth as well as a social conscience. I concluded that the best way to persuade the uncharitable was to encourage them to follow the exemplary leadership of those who are generous. So I travelled outside London and sought the views of those who give and those who receive. I found these interviews revelatory and inspirational. People who give have found their lives are transformed, whether they are funding refuge and re-training for sex workers in Newcastle or financing research with profound implications for the wellbeing of 14 dwellers in Bangladesh. I learned how slum 14
people become homeless in Britain: how music contributed to Manchester becoming one of the wealthiest cities in Europe, and has transformed the social lives and academic performance of primary school children in one of the most deprived parts of London. I learned how philanthropy is helping to save the lives of those with cancer who need oral and maxillofacial surgery and how the death of a young British woman in Afghanistan prompted her parents to commit to those who suffer most in war: women and children. I discovered the relationship between blood and philanthropy. Also, a young British man, brought up in care told me what it is like to face a life sentence for drug dealing in the US, to survive prison in the UK and how he came to found his own company which employs ex-offenders, and supports the charity that rescued him and which is chaired by a former Conservative Secretary of State for Employment. Above all, I learned that altruism is one of the most powerful of human urges and, like our need for food and sex, is rewarded by good feelings. We are programmed to share, to give and to support each other and this has given us an evolutionary advantage over other species by encouraging mutual obligation. If we stop supporting others and our civil society, we are in danger of losing the plot. Those I interviewed confirmed what I have always suspected, that decisions about philanthropy are deeply rooted in the emotions of those who give. Those who do not are missing out on profound feelings of fulfillment. Even worse, the selfish are undermining the foundations of the civil society so many of us take for granted. All the great institutions and organizations on which we depend, the law, education, medicine and culture, were established and flourished because of personal generosity. The state cannot provide for everything and we have always needed a strong voluntary sector. The case for giving is best made by those who give, who are determined to make a difference and to put the common good above self-interest. You may be surprised to read what philanthropists have to say about those don’t pay tax and do not give. Some of what they said didn’t get past the lawyers. A member of a well known billionaire family told me: “Not giving is bad for you and that is why the rich should be bothered. By not taking up the possibility of
giving and by avoiding tax, some of the rich are generating a culture in which they are despised. If we continue to have a society which encourages unfairness and a lack of responsibility, and if some of the rich fail to engage and contribute, then we are heading for trouble”. I must confess that my own conversion to philanthropy came late in life, despite decades of asking other people for money. I was not brought up to give. Moreover, there was no encouragement at Giggleswick in those days. Remember, we had an Empire when I was born in 1947. On the day I left school, we were reminded that our responsibility was to offer leadership. This was 1965 and I had little concept of the real world that was waiting for me. I write in my book: “ I spent the best part of eight years living in a rural community without learning anything about it. Apart from a small number of day boys, we had no contact at all with the locals, about whom we were snooty and patronising and we regarded the ‘lunatics’ in the asylum down the road as bunch of ‘spastics’ to be laughed at. But that was another age. Perhaps things are getting better”. I hope they are and will be surprised if they are not. The only way we will become a more harmonious and generous society is by building a culture of giving and gratitude and the most effective way to do that is to encourage the natural idealism of the young. We must ensure everyone of school age understands that they are blessed to be part of a civil society and that we all have a responsibility to sustain it, regardless of whether we have money or not. I believe that those who have had the privilege of a private education have a particular obligation. Philanthropy means commitment of either time or money. These days, we can all be philanthropists. Will you be one? I can assure the feeling of fulfillment is like no other. Asking others to give has given me a terrific career but my own giving and volunteering has transformed my life. I wish I had started earlier. The most important lesson I have learned is that philanthropists can teach us how to live as well as how to give and that is a priceless gift. John Nickson OG Photograph from Summer ‘64 Chronicle »
John Nickson was educated at Giggleswick between 1957 and 1965 and University College, London where he read Anthropology. He is one of Britain’s most experienced fundraising directors. He also has experience as a donor, trustee, mentor and advisor to education, arts and development charities for over thirty-five years. He is a member of the governing council of The Royal College of Music.
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2013 has seen great change at the highest levels in the leadership of the school, with the appointment of a new Chairman, a new Headmaster and the appointment of a Young OG Governor. We meet the new Chairman of Governors and the new Young OG Governor.
Heather Hancock , MA, LVO Chairman of the Governors
Becoming Chairman of the Governors of Giggleswick School is a great honour and it demands a deep breath – following Martin O’Connell isn’t going to be easy. We are very fortunate to have had Martin’s leadership and commitment to the School through our quincentenary celebrations and to weather the economic storms of recent years. I am delighted that he, and his predecessor David Stockdale, remain on the Board of Governors. Their wise counsel will always be in high demand. Having become Chairman, my first duty has been to lead recruitment of a new head for the school, for September 2014. We attracted a very strong field of candidates – testament to Geoffrey Boult’s reputation as well as the School’s standing. Many senior leaders in wellknown and highly regarded schools evidently saw being Head of Giggleswick as a smart career move. When it came to the final stages, Mark Turnbull, currently Deputy Head at Eastbourne College, stood out. He has a deep empathy with the values and style of Gigg, is very forward looking and I am confident will inject great momentum into the school. It will be a pleasure to welcome Mark, Ruth and their children to Yorkshire next summer, and I know that he is keen to get to know the OG community quickly. However, we aren’t going to be standing still for the next twelve months. We have important decisions to take around our next development priorities and how to finance them. Our markets continue to evolve and keep us on our toes in attracting pupils and parents to choose Giggleswick. After several years as a Governor, and as a parent of two boys in the school, I have seen from many dimensions just how positive an impact we can have on young lives. And from many meetings with OGs, there is abundant evidence of how that impact endures. Giggleswickians are getting stuck in and making a difference across the world. I shall look forward to meeting many more OGs and hearing your stories, past and present, over the coming years. Heather Hancock , MA, LVO Chairman of the Governors 16
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The Governors of Giggleswick School 2013 Mrs HJ Hancock, MA, LVO AR Mullins Esq, BSc,MBA,ACA RAP Brocklehurst Esq, MA, MBA, OG Miss LM Campbell, OBE, BEd Mrs S Capstick MR Corner, BSc, MBA Dr M Dorrazapf, DPhil JL Ellacott Esq, MA, FCA, OG Miss SC Fox, BMus,ARCM, OG Mrs GM Harper, BA, OG The Rt Rev’d & The Rt Hon Lord Hope of Thornes, KVCO Miss AL Hudson, MA, MRICS AM Jarman, MA The Hon WJ Kay-Shuttleworth, BA DS Lowther Esq, BA, FCA MH O’Connell Esq, BA, FCA HH Judge David Stockdale, QC, MA, OG PJS Thompson, LLB, Hon. DLaws, MCI Arb Dr VL Turner, MA, MB, BChir, OG Clerk to the Governors GR Bowring Esq, DL, MA
‘ABUNDANT YOUTH’ Giggleswick School has recently announced the appointment of former pupil Victoria Turner as a Governor of the School.
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Now that you have been appointed a Governor, are there any other areas to which you feel you can directly contribute? I would like to become involved with informing and preparing Oxbridge candidates. While I appreciate that an Oxbridge degree is not the be all and end all, it is still something which academically interested and able students should consider aiming for. I think that my recent experience of the application and interview process, and the experience of studying at Cambridge for 6 years, gives me an insight that will be useful to both Giggleswick students and teachers.
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What sort of activities did you get involved with? There was so much on offer that it’s hard to list them all! I played the clarinet in the orchestra and the concert band, and through that went on some amazing band tours to Europe. I loved being involved in the annual school drama productions, both on and back stage. Being in the chorus of Les Miserables is one of the highlights of my time at Giggleswick. I also played 1st XI hockey, trekked through the Atlas mountains, and was part of the Giggleswick team operating the main scoreboard at the British Open Golf
Did you continue with any of these while at University? Yes, particularly with drama. I got involved during my first term, producing the Freshers production of Ibsen’s play, The Doll’s House, and I did choreography for the annual Addenbrookes Hospital pantomimes. I wouldn’t have had the confidence to do that without the background and encouragement I received at Giggleswick.
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Was Medicine something you had wanted to study from an early age? No, not at all. I had it in mind when I started A levels and managed to secure some work experience at Airedale Hospital, but I was also seriously considering studying History. The fact that I was able to take both sciences and arts subjects in the Sixth Form (I also did English Literature AS level)
When you look back on your school days, what do you think of as being most important? There is so much! The small classes, the fact that my teachers were so passionate about their subjects, that they were prepared to spend as much time with us as we needed and always pushing us to be the best that we could be – I couldn’t have asked for more in that respect. But just as important were the extra curricular activities that I did.
Championship. There is an emphasis on joining in at Giggleswick, and I think that being encouraged to try everything is a great way for young people to find out what they enjoy and what they are good at.
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What made you apply to become a Governor at Giggleswick School? I have a lot to thank Giggleswick for – it gave me such a fantastic all-round education – so when I found out via the OG network that the school was looking for a former pupil aged under 27 to become its first “young OG Governor”, I thought that it would be an opportunity to give something back and contribute where I can to making Giggleswick an even better School. I was already involved with the Biology department, working with them to develop a programme to provide help and advice to Giggleswick students interested in medical or medical-related careers, and have really enjoyed re-connecting with the staff and getting to know current Sixth Form pupils.
was a real bonus for me, as I have always loved History, in particular. I have found from talking to my peers at university that this combination is not possible at many schools, but it helped me hugely when it came to research and writing the many essays that form part of a medical degree, especially my dissertation.
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After taking A levels in Physics, Chemistry, Biology and History at Giggleswick, Victoria studied medicine at Emmanuel College, Cambridge. She has just completed her first year as a junior doctor at St James’s Teaching Hospital in Leeds.
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At first glance this is not remarkable; many independent schools have former pupils on their Governing Bodies, but Victoria is only 25, making her one of the youngest charity trustees in the country.
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AN EDINBURGH ODYSSEY In his book Sore Throats & Overdrafts, Michael Dale, Edinburgh Festival Fringe Administrator once wrote “Noone can say what the quality will be like overall. It does not much matter, actually, for that is not the point of the Fringe”. With origins dating back to 1947, the Edinburgh Festival Fringe is the largest arts festival in the world and takes place every August for three weeks in Scotland’s capital city. Every year thousands of performers take to a multitude of stages all over Edinburgh to present shows for every taste. From big names in the world of entertainment to unknown artists looking to build their careers and glittering musical extravaganzas to one man shows, the festival caters for everyone. It is a truly international event of the highest pedigree. In 2013 the event spanned 25 days totaling over 2,695 shows from 47 countries, with one of those shows being “If Room Enough” performed by the withWings Theatre Company, all of whom are OGs. Now some might say that I could be described as being a little “old school”, and like my Shakespeare or any drama for that matter, served up with lashings of period costume and interesting staging. My response to the trend for “physical theatre” would normally be along the lines of “when are they going to stop throwing themselves around and do some acting”, until now that is….. The title of this piece is taken from the “Younger Theatre” review of the show, and it sums up the visual and emotional experience to a ‘T’’ Having seen this production in its embryonic stage some time ago I was not prepared for the evolution that has taken place since its inception. The whole production is laced with clever twists and turns, as the limited props and staging centred around the imaginary island.
The arrangement of the original storyline of Shakespeare’s The Tempest is interwoven with engaging caricatures and further enriched by music performed by the whole cast. After the implausibly flexible Tom Coxon had begun the story by his entry from the inside of a front loading washing machine, the stage was literally set and I would defy anyone not to have been captivated throughout. I know that all members of the company would wish all who took the trouble to travel, visit and support their efforts to know how grateful they are for their support. It was a pleasure to meet with the cast, friends and family after the show and give them some proper OG hospitality at the rustic but tasty “Bells Diner”, down the street from the venue. We must remember that the whole company is formed of young people who are doing this because they love performance, not because they are all at drama school. In fact, none of them are! If this group does not go on to make something of itself on the wider theatrical stage then I am not sure how it is supposed to be done. JPB
WITHWINGS ARE: TOM, COXON (P. 04-09) HELEN LINDLEY (HON OG, 06-12) CHRISITAN ECCLES-CANNON (P. 07-09) TOM FIGGINS (N. 04-09) MARK PORTNELL (S. 04-09) BEN MALTZ-JONES (S. 07-09) CHLOE CRENIGAN (ST. 07-09) DOMINIC BLAKE (S. 04 -09) DAVID HICKLING (P. 07- 11) IZZY JONES (ST. 07-12) JOSHUA WELLS (P.07-11) They are currently working on their next production. Look out for previews of their work at the Richard Whiteley Theatre in 2014. « withWings at play. Mr Bellis hosts an impromptu Edinburgh OG Event at Bells Diner, Stockbridge.
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…I really cannot recommend this show enough, and foresee brilliant things for the company this year and in the future. The direction is inspired, the set and sound astounding, and the ensemble are a physical and musical tour de force. I could keep talking about this show for a long long time, but I think it far better if you just go and see it. withWings will renew your love for The Tempest and for physical theatre; go down to St Stephen’s and allow this production to totally engulf you”.
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The songs and the travel of the physical work gloriously illustrate this wellknown play with off-the-wall and joyous abandon. “Feel me” performed splendidly by Izzy Jones, is all at once deeply moving and hilarious when coupled with the whipped cream extravaganza that the lovers are headily embarking upon…
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This modern, melody-filled version of The Tempest sees the islanders dextrously swinging in and out of a jackin-the-box style beach hut, crooning deliciously into upstage microphones and effortlessly performing gravitydefying physical routines, in the expert telling of this much revered tale of shipwreck and stranded hearts…
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“We’re forever chasing after that elusive show that sends tingles from head to foot - not excluding the funny bone, well I’ll cut out the scouring through multiple Edinburgh venues for you; this is it.
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NEWS Taylor, Richard E S (Staff 5264), Former housemaster Paley / Catteral Hall. Hugh Stalker writes: Having been afflicted by a series of mini strokes Richard has been living in care. He is very keen to hear news of school and his old friends. OGs may not know that he received an MBE which he was awarded for his work in music and education, in particular his connection with the Purcell School.
Mortimer, Catherine (St 08-10), on Saturday 12th January 2013 to Robert John Polkinghorne of Eldroth North Yorkshire. The wedding was held in Giggleswick School Chapel. OG’s in attendance were bridesmaids, Harriet Thursby (C 03-10) and Arian Lawson (St 08-10), with guests including Lucy Bailey (CH St 03 -10), Laura Bardsley (St 02-10), Maddy Parker (St 0810), Emma Smith (St 08-10), Thomas Strickland (S 08-10), Lucy Rushton (St 07-09)and Joe Mortimer (P 07-12). The wedding was followed by a reception at the Coniston Hotel. Sexton, Megan (C 94-99) to Stuart Dinnan on 10 May 2013 in Giggleswick Chapel. Smith, Matthew (CH/S 99-05) to Lauren Driver in August 2012; present at the wedding were OGs Alastair Canaway (S 95-06), Andrew Bruno (S 0005) and James Thompson (S 94-05).
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ENGAGEMENTS Boult, Tessa (C 01-07) to Simeon Bridgewater. The wedding will take place in Giggleswick School Chapel in May 2014.
October 2013. OGs attending included James (P 91-00) and Andrew Mabbit (P 96-04).
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Dugdale, Claire (St 03-05) to Keir, Richard (S 00-05). The wedding will take place at Giggleswick Chapel on 8 August 2015.
BIRTHS Blane, Ruth nee Pendlebury (St 93-98). A son, Sebastian Alfred Donald, weighing 8lb 2oz at Kings College Hospital, London.
Hanscombe, Stephen J (C 46-50). 18 June 1933 died on 11 June 2013. Head of House; Praepostor. Bulidon Club; Golf Club; Librarian. Cricket Colour; Golf Colour; Rugby Colour. Corporal CCF. Left July 1950. Short Service Commission, Royal Air Force 1952-56. Scholarship Trinity College, Oxford, English MA Hons 1959, Golf for College & University.
Luiz, Meike (nee Krutein) (C 97-99) and Reinhold, a daughter, Merle, born 6th May 2013 in Barcelona. Savage, Rebecca nee Jefferies (CH/C 94-00) and Andrew, a son Ivor Nicholas, born Sept 30th in London weighing in at 7lb 2oz.
Tseayo, Fanentor (C/M 9297) to Jennifer Ashworth on 4 October 2014. MARRIAGES Cowgill, Fiona (C 01-03) to Pratik Shah on 2 August 2013. Illingworth, Stuart (N 01-06) to Lucie Mitchell on 25th May 2013 at Le Manoir des Roses Anglaises, France, all the Ushers except one were either current Giggleswickians, Henry Mitchell, or OGs Joe Mitchell (S 08 -12), James (N 99-04) and Ted Illingworth (N 05-10), Teddy Stamper (P 0507) and Ben Seybold (N 04-06).
Smith, Rachel (Ch/St 96-03) to Matthew Alder. In attendance were Sarah Dodd nee Stone (St 01-03), Charlotte Selka (St 0103), and Lauren Horsfall nee O’Toole (St 01 – 03).
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Peacock, Karen (Staff ) and Martin. A son, Daniel Henry, born on September 17th weighing 6lb 10oz. Wright, Hannah (nee Bourne) and James (Staff ). Twin daughters, Sophie Rebecca and Megan Rachel, born on November 16th. Davidson, Michelle (nee Hannah) (Hon OG/Staff ) and Michael. A son, Robert James, born October 8th weighing 8lb 13.5oz.
Luiz , Meike (nee Krutein) (C 97-99) married Reinhold Luiz on 5th October 2013 in Barcelona, where they have lived for seven years.
DEATHS Collison, PG (CH/S 50-55). Died on 13 May 2013. Philip of Great Harwood, Blackburn is survived by his children and his elder brother (WB).
Stephen’s brother, Philip Hanscombe (C 43-47) writes: “Strangely enough some of the least I know about Stephen was his three years at Gigg, by which time I had left the school”. Philip would welcome anecdotes about his brother’s time at school from his old school friends should they feel inclined to pass them on either through the OG office or directly. Stephen died at his home in Bath a week before celebrating his eightieth birthday. Head of Carr, he played golf for English Schoolboys against Scottish Schoolboys in 1949 and represented the school at cricket. A fast bowler and powerful batsman, on one occasion playing against an MCC side, he hit Bruce Dooland, a famous Australian slow bowler for six. Dooland reputedly said “…it’s a good thing he hit me against the spin otherwise we would never have found the ball!” On leaving school Stephen passed the intermediate Chartered Accountancy exams, but decided that this was not for him and he took a short service commission in the RAF, becoming a navigator in Meteor jet fighters. On the completion of his commission he went up to Trinity College, Oxford and read English, whilst playing golf for the University. From this followed
a distinguished career at British Airways, finishing on the Board and following his was appointed Chief Executive of Air UK.
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Peter’s life took him from the family business as the originators of Lurpak butter in the UK to South Africa where he moved in 1974 with his wife and young family. After five years in Cape Town he was transferred to Durban in Kwazulu Natal to head the ship handling of Mercers Bach and Hickson.
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He held the position for 12 years having earlier been appointed a deputy lieutenant, in 1987. He was High Sheriff from 1986 to 1987 and in 1999 was elected president of the Shrievalty Association.
Shute house recently lost an old boy from a family with a long history at Giggleswick. A look in the sports pavilion will note the name Kraunsoe mentioned on several occasions. This was a family with a tradition of sporting and cultural involvement at Gigg, starting with Peter’s father, Roddy Kraunsoe and continuing with his uncles, Jimmy and Eddie. Peter did not show the same sporting prowess as the previous generation of Kraunsoes, although he was an accomplished swimmer and marksman: his greatest sporting achievement was winning at Bisley against a field that included army marksmen. That said, his main activities at the school were cultural – he was a talented thespian under the direction of Russell Harty.
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LYLES, John BSc, CBE, CVO (CH/St 3846). Deputy Chairman, Sam Lyles & Sons Ltd, Dewsbury Branch. Chairman CBI, Yorkshire & Humberside Regional Council. Appointed High Sheriff of West Yorkshire
Kraunsoe, Peter Roderick (S 57-62), died in March aged 68. Following the notice in the May edition of G:N, Bob Drake writes:
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Around 2003 Stephen was diagnosed with motor neurone disease. Supported by his second wife, Nicola, her family and his two daughters he fought this cruel illness with great courage and dignity until it finally defeated him in June. His funeral was held in Bath Abbey, a building he loved greatly, and was attended by over two hundred family members and friends.
He held a number of offices and served on many committees over a number of years through both his business interests and as Lord Lieutenant. They included being chairman of Yorkshire and Humberside Chambers of Commerce; a member of Yorkshire and Humberside CBI and on its board; and a member of National Employers’ committee for Volunteer and Reserve Forces. His distinguished service to the county was rewarded on his retirement as Lord Lieutenant in 2004 when he was made a Companion of the Victorian Order, an honour in the personal gift of the Queen.
Mr Lyles, who was a gentle and caring man, was a passionate gardener and a former president of the North of England Horticultural Society. He was an extremely keen photographer who always had his camera with him, with a love of music, especially opera, and he and his wife spent many summers visiting Glyndebourne. His wife Yvonne, whom he married in 1953, survives him, along with his two sons, two daughters and seven grandchildren.
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John was born in Dewsbury, the youngest of four children of Percy Lyles, and was educated at Giggleswick and Leeds University where he gained a BSc in Textiles. In his business life, John was a textile magnate having been chairman and managing director, from 1972 to 1995, of the family carpet yarn spinners S Lyles plc, of Dewsbury, which during his time was turned into a public company. It continued to be run by a member of the family after he retired but, like other such companies of the time, it later went out of business.
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His main retirement interest was in Worcester ceramics and in conjunction with a great friend, he put on a number of exhibitions in London, including many pieces in his own collection. He was responsible for writing and designing the erudite and beautifully written catalogues. He always claimed that his ability as a writer was due to Mr L P Dutton, who taught him English and Latin at Giggleswick!
John Lyles, a former Lord Lieutenant and High Sheriff of West Yorkshire, has died at the age of 84.
As Lord Lieutenant he was chairman of Calderdale Community Foundation and chairman of the West Yorkshire Police Community Trust. He was also on the Yorkshire committee of National Trust for 10 years from 1988 to 1998 and a member of Leeds University Court from 1992 to 1995. He had been Honorary Colonel of the 8th Battalion of the Kings Own Yorkshire Light Infantry and vicepresident of Yorkshire and Humberside Territorial Army Volunteer Reserve. In the New Year Honours of 1987 John became a CBE, and in 1995 he received an honorary doctorate from Bradford University.
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When he retired Stephen became a consultant for the airline industry and moved to Bath, where he and his wife Nicola involved themselves in the life of the city. Stephen took an active interest in the Holburne Museum and was treasurer of the Friends of The Museum for many years. His knowledge and interest in Bath and its history was encyclopaedic and many of his friends enjoyed his grand tour of the city.
(1984). Lord Lieutenant of West Yorkshire (1992).
It was in Durban that Peter was to spend the rest of his life. After several years Peter and two colleagues bought the export department of the chandlers and formed Rumo International, who he remained with until his death. Rumo was the perfect sort of company for Peter as it had an international client base and gave him plenty of opportunity to travel the world and sample its culinary delights. Peter’s outgoing and colourful personality led him to create a network of friends the world over. On hearing of his death, everyone reflected that the world had lost a businessman of integrity, as well as a man with a colossal, fun-loving personality, who led by his example of really enjoying life. His immediately identifiable voice, booming laughter and love of stories will not soon be forgotten by those whose paths he crossed. After his death, one of his colleagues remarked that it felt as if the soul had left their office. Peter expressly wished for a traditional memorial service as detailed in the Anglican prayer book and his abiding soft spot for Gigg extended further than his love for boiled cabbage and the theatre. The hymns he chose for his memorial service were learnt and sung at the school end of term, candle lit service. The minister who conducted the memorial remarked on Peter’s great fondness for Giggleswick as the institution of learning where he became a man. Peter is survived by his wife Jane and son, Sven.
Lofthouse, R L (C62 – 65). b 29 May 1949, of Otley, West Yorkshire has died aged 64. After he left school Richard went into farming and continued that profession until he retired. He had a love of the countryside of which he became very knowledgeable and took part for many years in countryside sports. He also had a great interest in antiques and became an expert in early Royal Crown Derby porcelain.
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Richard Lofthouse Nimmo, Martin (Staff 70 – 81) Exeter College, Oxford; BA. Geography Master. Ran the Transport Society. Succeeded KW Wood (qv) as Librarian in 1978. Married Miss CM Turton. Left Christmas 1981 to join the English School in Paris as Head of Geography. The following edited obituary appeared in the journal of the Institute of Financial Accountants in July this year:
Peter Kraunsoe
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The Institute of Financial Accountants is very sad to report the death of Martin Nimmo on Friday, 31 May 2013. Martin joined the IFA as director of professional standards in 2009 and did an outstanding job of developing the supervision and regulation of the institute’s membership and ensuring compliance with UK government Martin enjoyed a varied career. He attended Brighton College from 1960 to 1965 and won a place at Oxford University to read geography at Exeter College, resulting in an MA . He subsequently qualified as a teacher at Leeds University and took up his first geography teaching post at Giggleswick where he taught from 1971 to 1981.
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He had previously taught Latin during what would now be called a gap year. Martin subsequently went on to become head of Geography at The British School of Paris in 1982. However, a change of career direction saw Martin join what is now the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) in 1984, and by 1987 he had been promoted to director, examinations. Martin became one of the longest serving officers of CIMAbecoming director, member and corporate affairs, in 1990; assistant secretary in 1999 (setting up their professional standards department from scratch); and eventually becoming head of policy and plans, professional standards, in 2001, with responsibility for anti-money laundering supervision and regulation. A further bonus of his time at CIMA is that this was where he met his second wife, Anne. Highly intelligent, Martin brought renewed vigour and professionalism to the professional standards area of the IFA. He laid the foundations for future development and had many plans for further reforms which now, regrettably, will have to be taken forward by others. He had a first class sense of humour and as greatly respected throughout head office for the support and guidance that he gave to many members of staff. His valued experience and perspective contributed much to debate at the senior management team level and his support and friendship will be sorely missed. Outside of work and his family, the great love of Martin’s life was trolley buses - he even owned one that he had brought back from France and which he donated to a trolley bus museum in the north of England. Amongst many other interests, he was also an active member of West Wickham Methodist Church and was extremely active in his local community. Martin is survived by his wife Anne and his daughter Charlotte.
GIGG:ONLINE WHAT IS IT?
Giggonline is Giggleswick’s online alumni community. It provides a new way to interact with other OGs, the OG Club and the School.
WHO CAN USE IT?
All former pupils of Giggleswick School
WHERE CAN I FIND IT? F O R
www.giggonline.com
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WHAT DOES IT COST?
Giggonline is FREE to all former pupils of Giggleswick School.
The new site will help you stay in contact with other OGs and the School.
WHERE ARE THEY NOW?
UPDATE YOUR DETAILS
KEEP IN TOUCH
To register or log on go to www.giggonline.com
Find out about the latest Giggleswick news and events. You can also post your own news and respond to event invitations.
Search for an online careers mentor or volunteer to become one through Giggonline. Why not offer your knowledge, skills and advice to other alumni seeking career guidance or work experience? To register or log on go to www.giggonline.com
4) Read and accept the terms and conditions. 5) You will receive an email to confirm successful registration. To register or log on go to www.giggonline.com
CONTACT US
The Development & Alumni Office at Giggleswick School manages Giggonline on behalf of the Old Giggleswickian Club. If you have any comments or questions, please do not hesitate to get in touch:
PROMOTE YOUR BUSINESS
Andrew Beales Telephone: 01729 893 008 Email: abeales@giggleswick.org.uk
COMPETITIONS
Kat Stobbs Telephone: 01729 893 004 Email: developmentintern@giggleswick.org.uk
Advertise your skills and professional services to other members through Giggonline’s searchable business card register.
With free competitions for the English Premier League, special events such as the FIFA World Cup, and the English Premiership Rugby competition, you could win some great prizes. You can also represent Giggleswick in competitions against the alumni of other schools.
PHOTO BOARDS
View photos of past events or upload your own photos from your time at Giggleswick and beyond.
James P Bellis Telephone: 01729 893 123 Email: jpbellis@giggleswick.org.uk
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3) Complete the online questions that will allow us to authenticate your identity. Please remember to provide a current email address.
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YOUR ARCHIVE
An online archive of Chronicles, Photographs, Red Books and more. You can even add content to the archive yourself.
2) Click on the ‘Haven’t signed up yet? Register’ link.
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YOUR GIGG:ONLINE PROFILE
Create your own user profile with direct links to your other social networks, including Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, Flickr, Skype and MSN Messenger.
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Reconnect with your contemporaries and search for Giggleswick alumni around the world.
Help us to keep in touch with you by ensuring that your personal details are up-to-date. You can also easily notify us of particular events which are of interest to you.
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HOW DO I JOIN?
By registering at www.giggonline.com
EVENTS
THE GREAT YORKSHIRE SHOW
The Development and Alumni team were thrilled to meet Mr. Adrian Paley at the show; a direct descendent of the Rev. William Paley. Early in the Michaelmas term, at the invitation of the school, Mr Paley visited the school site and was able to see the living legacy of his ancestor (pictured far right)
LONDON DRINKS RECEPTION On a warm and sunny September evening, close to 100 OGs young and old, made their way to the Gateley London Office at 1 Paternoster Square in London. The spectacular roof terrace, with stunning views across the city, proved to be a fantastic venue for an evening of wonderful conversation and a shared love for Giggleswick School. Special thanks must be given to Rod Waldie, President of the OG Club and Gateley Parter; Louise Ball, OG Parent and great friend of Giggleswick; Holly Carty of Gateley and, of course, St Paul’s Cathedral, for providing such a magnificent backdrop for the evening’s festivities.
YORKSHIRE DINNER, 2013
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Giggleswick School enjoyed another fantastic year at the Great Yorkshire Show, meeting and greeting many OGs and friends of the school throughout the three day event. Glorious weather and the show’s fantastic atmosphere proved to be the perfect partnership, and this year’s show had one of the largest number of visitors in its history- over 130,000!
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The Oakdale Golf Club in Harrogate was, as always, a tremendous host for the 2013 Yorkshire Dinner. Current staff and students joined over 50 OGs for a delicious dinner and great conversation, with a fantastic time being had by all.
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The London Dinner 2014 will take place on Friday 14 March, The East India Club, St James’, Square, London. Tickets are £80 and are available from the Development & Alumni Office. Call Kat on 01729 893 004 or email developmentintern@giggleswick.org.uk. OGs can also book online at: www.giggleswick.org.uk/rwt/community/ogevents/
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LONDON DINNER , 2014
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Organiser Chris Harwood, OG Club President Rod Waldie and Headmaster Geoffrey Boult all gave entertaining, heartfelt speeches throughout the evening, emphasizing the tremendous impact that Giggleswick School has had on past pupils, and continues to have on the next generation. Special thanks must be given to Chris Harwood, who continues to organize such a popular event year after year.
To encourage younger OGs to the dinner the Club are delighted to offer OGs under 30 tickets for the event for just £40 each.* The East India Club merged with the Public Schools’ Club in 1972, and is a favourite haunt of headmasters vising London. Although recently refurbished, its function rooms date back to Napoleonic times, indeed the Prince of Wales received the French Colours from Waterloo here in 1815. OGs are also able to take advantage of special hotel deal for that weekend. A double room at the Double Tree by Hilton Westminster is just £155 per night including a full English breakfast. You can book for Friday or for Friday and Saturday Night at this amazing rate. *Only 2 such tickets per order, OGs ordering must be under 30, other guest must be spouse or partner, age verfication will be required. For tax purposes this event is a fundraising event for the OG Club.
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The East India Club is the home of the Public Schools’ Club. Its historic interior dates back to the early 19 Century.
OG DAY 2013
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As the assembled company wended their way home after their surfeit of strawberry tarts, thoughts were already turning to Saturday 28 June 2014 when we will all gather once more. JPB
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The match was won by the school, but they were made to earn their victory by some most enterprising cricket from younger OGs including Ben Shepherd (M 0611), John Marshall (S 06-11) and Joe Daggett (M 06-11) as well as regulars Chris (M 95-09) and Mark Gemmell (M 94-09), Ahmed Nawaz (M 96-01) and Ian Jenkinson (P 02-07) amongst their ranks. For the statisticians the School won by 8 wickets in 19 overs after the OGs had run up 123 for 4 in their 20 overs, with Ian Jenkinson scoring 54 with some powerful stroke play. Joe Daggett chipped in with an entertaining 37 not out. The school scored 140 for 2 with James Raper hitting 76 before being caught off Jenkinson’s bowling. Ahmed Nawaz took the other wicket to fall, that of school captain and well known OG family, 2013 leaver Robbie Davidson for 18. As ever this was an entertaining fixture, hard fought, no quarter given, but in great spirit and I know that the boys playing greatly appreciated the competition, sporting mood and encouragement that they always receive at this event.
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This year we were lucky that the sun shone for the afternoon events on top pitch and it was good that retiring Shute Housemaster Alastair Scholey was able to give the reading in the chapel service in the afternoon and Stephen Wilson (P 86 - 89) sang a solo operatic piece. During the cricket tea we recognised the contribution of JC Maltby who had pledged a sum of money for the enhancement of sporting facilities, before his death. Mr Maltby had been captain of Cricket in 1944 and represented the XV so it was fitting that his bequest has been put to great use replacing the netting on the cricket nets and in replacing the scrummage sledge on Lords, both of which are essential training facilities.
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At lunch where the Sixth Form guides shared memories with the OGs, we heard Rod Waldie engagingly outline his view ahead for the Club in accepting his election as Club President for the forthcoming year. Sophie Brookes gave her last and as ever entertaining speech as President and TH Foxcroft (CH/T/St 39-46) again did the honours as the oldest OG present in passing over the medal of office. The Club, as ever, continues to be in good hands and it seems that the year ahead will be a very positive one as Rod outlined his vision for the future.
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Another OG Day, my first as OG Liaison Officer, was to be the seventh in the cycle of house reunions begun in 2006 with the Style reunion. This year it was the perhaps overdue turn of Catteral Hall, now Catteral House. It would encompass males and females, young and slightly more experienced; a perfect group to bring together with the present-day Praepostors and Sixth Formers. As ever, Barbara Gent had provided a tantalising display of memories from days gone by and we were grateful to Mr Andrew Pickles, housemaster of Catteral and Mark Brotherton, Headmaster of the Junior School for their hospitality in the Catteral assembly hall for our gathering and coffee. The usual tours were offered and accepted and a “house photograph” was taken outside that prepossessing frontage of the old building.
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MEMORIES
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Dr Brian Atkins: OG (48-55) & Emeritus Fellow of St Cross College, Oxford writes:
Thank you to everyone who has already given to support the 2013/14 Annual Fund.
I left school, aged 18, in 1955 with a place to read chemistry at Corpus Christi College, Oxford in 1957 after National Service. (Corpus was also the alma mater of both my headmasters, ‘Tommy’ Lincoln of Catteral Hall and ‘Ted’ Partridge of Big School). A few precious months of freedom beckoned. In the same year the school Chaplain, the Revd. Philip Curtis, resigned in order to take up the post of Librarian at Pusey House, a High Church Anglican establishment in Oxford. In those days OGs (all male!), mostly sons of north country businessmen, had little awareness of the great educational institutions in the South, and Philip kindly offered me an early taste of Oxford.
Since its foundation, Giggleswick School has flourished in large part through the generosity and support of its alumni and friends. Each year the Giggleswick School Annual Fund has a real and immediate impact on our current and prospective pupils and gifts to the Annual Fund will support the Giggleswick School Foundation’s two priorities:
With two Giggleswick School friends (‘Chas’ Lightowler and Ian Smith) I cycled down the Welsh borders, thence to Oxford where we parted. There followed a week in Pusey House, as Philip’s guest. I was given my own room on the second floor of the south wing. Meals were provided by the housekeeper in what is now the Lange Common Room. At breakfast there were as many as six clergymen, several of whom must have been temporary visitors. The most conspicuous of these was a Bishop who, each morning, would prop against the marmalade jar the tabloid paper of the day (the Daily Mirror, I think) which he studied avidly. It was explained to me that this was “in order to see how the other half lives, dear boy”. Philip Curtis introduced me to the charms and eccentricities of town and gown. He explained the tutorial system, and took me to places with strange names (Bodleian Library, Ashmolean Museum, Agricola Restaurant, Sheldonian Theatre). I remember best a return bus journey on a glorious summer’s day above the Windrush valley, Philip bearing bags of his laundry being processed for him by a community of nuns at Burford. It wasn’t long before Philip Curtis decided that Pusey House was not for him and managed to regain his previous job as a schoolmaster at Giggleswick. In 1975 I was elected to a Fellowship of St Cross College, then only 10 years old, housed in a wooden hut with temporary planning permission. Soon afterwards I became a member of the Working Party that negotiated with the Trustees of Pusey House the 1000-year lease of magnificent buildings in the centre of Oxford. This particular wheel, which had begun with a bicycle journey, had turned full circle. Michael Walker (CH / P 37 - 46) writes:
To attract and support the very best young people irrespective of their financial background by helping the School to provide bursaries and scholarships. To enhance our students’ experience at Giggleswick by providing excellent facilities and a wide range of activities including music sport and drama. By making a gift to the Annual Fund you will be joining the many alumni and friends already making a contribution to the life of the School. Above all, this generosity will ensure that Giggleswick continues to engage and educate young people from a wide range of backgrounds for many years to come. All donations, irrespective of size, really do make a difference to the School and to the experience of our students. When many OGs giving relatively modest amounts join together in support of Giggleswick collectively a huge difference can be made. The telethon over the summer was a great start to the annual fund and we raised a staggering £36,000 from the 176 OGs we spoke to. Callers were young OGs and current pupils, all of whom had some excellent conversations with OGs about their time at School, their thoughts about Giggleswick and how they can help its future. The money raised will be used to support projects around the School. For example already we have purchased a laser cutter for the Art and Design departments, and thanks to your support we were also able to buy a new sewing machine for use by pupils studying textiles. But there is still more to do. I hope you will support the 2013/14 Annual Fund and help us to help young people continue to thrive at Giggleswick.
It was the summer term of 1946, my last term. I was a Praepostor and Captain of Cricket. I was due to be conscripted into the army in the autumn but first I had to attend a medical examination in Leeds. I passed the examination and on my way back to school, in an overexcited state, I decided to do some gymnastics in the otherwise empty railway compartment. I swung on the luggage rack and put my foot through the carriage window. When the train stopped at Hellifield the guard found the broken window and took my name and the name of the school. When I got back to school, I knew I had to confess so I asked to see the Headmaster. With shame and trepidation I was ushered into E.H.P.’s study. I said “Sir, I have done something very stupid” and then I told him. E.H.P. gave his characteristic laugh and said “if anyone had given me a pound for every stupid thing I had ever done I would be a rich man”. That was the end of the interview. I left him with very different emotions. I never knew who paid for the damage. 26 26 26
Giggleswick Motorsport Team with their freshly welded chase - bought with support from the 2013/14 Annual Fund.
WORLD WAR ONE DO YOU KNOW OF AN OG WHO FOUGHT OR GAVE SERVICE DURING THE GREAT WAR 1914 - 1918? If you have any information about an OG who served his country during this time and can give us any information, photographs, letters from the front, or family history before, during or after the Great War please contact the Giggleswick Development & Alumni Office to help us with the publication of “Old Giggleswickians in the Great War”
OLD GIGGLESWICKIANS
Pictured on the right is Henry Earlam-Johnson whose name, along with that of his brother Alfred, is inscribed on the memorial tablet in chapel.
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We need you!
Bob Drake OG Club President Elect 2014 - 15
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MOTORSPORT A team of pupils at Giggleswick School are building a road registered fully functional two seat car by summer 2015.
Is there space for Giggleswick in your will?
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The total cost of the project will be in the region of £15,000 and will rely on donations and sponsorship to complete. Over the coming years the car will be redesigned and re-engineered allowing generations of pupils to benefit from this funding. The project is being supported through the Giggleswick School Foundation. If you would like to make a gift to the project, or would like to sponsor the car, or could help the team with practical support please contact Foundation Director, Andrew Beales. 01729 893 008 abeales@giggleswick.org.uk
Thanks to the support of OGs who have made space for Giggleswick School in their will, we remain one of the country’s finest schools. A Giggleswick education continues to inspire young people with the confidence to go on and make a difference to their communities and the wider world. Today there are Old Giggleswickians helping to solve many of our world’s most important issues from medical research to climate change.
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GIGGLESWICK MOTORSPORT is led by students, who coordinate all aspects of the project from design and fundraising to welding and electrical engineering. With help and guidance of Mr Andrew and Mr Keron the team will take the car from the drawing board to the road following a detailed plan. Along the way these young people will develop skills in project management, marketing, design and engineering that go well beyond the GCSE & A-Level curriculum. The project provides an opportunity to switch on young minds to practical science, technology and engineering, inspiring the next generation of engineers. As a group, pupils will have the opportunity to learn through first-hand experience how to design and engineer a project from start to finish. They will create a precision engineered mechanical device that meets a commercial standard. Just as important as these technical skills, the pupils engaging with the project will also receive valuable preparation for a host of other careers in such areas as finance, medicine, law and management. These professions require analytical, integrative and problem-solving abilities, all of which are part of designing and building a car. (Picture left)
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Along side this project we plan to commission a book of remembrance to be held and displayed in the Chapel and during the next four years we would like to encourage the visiting of every OG WW1 war grave in France, Belgium and the UK. To aid this we will be publishing data and maps in Volume 65 of G:N. If you have ideas to enhance our plans to join in the national commemoration of these events, do get in touch and share them.
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Second Lieutenant Henry Earlam-Johnson was killed on 4 June 1916 and he is buried at Maroc British Cemetery in northern France. He was one of 122 Giggleswickians who gave their lives in service for their country. We intend, as part of the centenary commemorations of that conflict to remember our young men who sacrificed everything by bringing their service to light in this publication. Whilst we have some fascinating material, we really need much more to illuminate the lives and experiences of these young men. So we need your help. Do you know of relatives who served and survived, or who sadly died. Can you investigate back into the annals of family history and collections. Perhaps there are letters, photographs, citations or known memorials? Good luck, at least with this challenge there is no risk of trench foot or dysentery!
The young people who follow them will doubtless go on to tackle the important issues of the future. Leaving a gift to Giggleswick in your will cannot solve all the world’s problems. The young people who benefit from your generosity can. If you would like to know more about how leaving a gift to Giggleswick can make a real difference to those who follow you please contact the Foundation Director, Andrew Beales.
When the time is right for you, please remember Giggleswick School in your will.
Andrew Beales, abeales@giggleswick.org.uk, 01729 893 008, Giggleswick School, Settle, North Yorkshire, BD24 0DE, Registered Charity No. 1109826
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PICTURE PERFECT Susan Parker is trained as an Architect and Glass Designer. She attended Central St. Martin’s College of Art in London to pursue her interest in art and design. Since moving to Yorkshire fifteen years ago, she has found constant inspiration for her paintings in the Lune Valley and Yorkshire Dales.
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The Chapel is one of Yorkshire’s most stunning buildings. Over the years it has been depicted in pencil, etchings, oils and watercolours. From the original plans to the latest work by local artist Susan Parker, the Chapel continues to inspire.
Andrew Beales speaks with Susan Parker about what inspired her interpretation “Dawn Chorus”.
When did you first see the Chapel and were you immediately interested in it as a subject?
used could be a spontaneous outburst of joy in both the subject and the medium.
I first saw the Chapel from the A65 in the mid 1990s. We had just moved to the area from London and I was out exploring. As an architect and artist I was immediately struck by this unusual gem snuggling into the folds of the hillside. At that time the roof was the bright green of verdigris copper which added to the contrast with the subtle greens of the surrounding landscape. At the time I was reminded of my previous studies of various small chapels and unusual briliant buildings.
How long did it take to complete?
So what inspired your interpretation of the Chapel?
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My interpretation of the chapel in this painting was inspired by the wonderful music and concerts that I have attended and participated in over the years. For me this is a joyous building and always uplifts my spirits. I hope this is evident in my painting.
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Her mixed media techniques lend themselves to expressing ideas that, for Susan, involve more than just a visual interpretation of the landscape. She uses the paintings to explore how this wonderful scenery is influenced by use of the land. Her works often incorporate newspaper articles about the environment, farming, wildlife, and leisure activities, half hidden under layers of paint.
You work in mixed media to create your work, how did that come about?
“DAWN CHORUS” A new painting of Giggleswick Chapel by Susan Parker Limited Edition Prints of this exciting new work are now available to order from the Development & Alumni Office. Unmounted A3 Mounted A3 Unmounted A2 Mounted A2 Mounted A1
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Mixed Media is a very versatile and exciting way of working in which I find freedom of expression away from the technical constraints of watercolour or oil painting. I am also able to think on different levels when using different media so variety and energy can be imparted into the work. How has that affected this piece? This particular work has been affected by the mixed media as I have been able to incorporate scraps of music scores to form part of the painting. Also the techniques
This is always a difficult question to answer as I leave works, come back to them, leave them for a long period of time. I think I have to say that it has taken all my life to complete this piece. I would not have been able to do this work at any other stage of my career either technically or emotionally. All past works and experience go into each painting even if a work only takes seconds to physically complete. In more general terms how would you describe your work? My work is generally based on my response to the working and leisure environment as well as events that happen in the area. The unique character of the landscapes around here are influenced and created by us. I could not just paint a landscape view without mentally exploring the events and influences that have created that landscape while I am painting. What are you current projects? Current projects are a mixture, as usual, of some architectural work (residential extensions alterations barn conversions etc), illustration work and continuing painting whenever possible. I am illustrating an academic book on nomadic dwellings which involves technical measured perspectives, so my landscape paintings are an escape from the constraints of this type of work. Prints and other items are available from the D&A office. 01729 893004