VIII College Staff

In December 2017 we had the sad news that Chris Rose from the Porters’ Lodge had died after struggling heroically with a long illness. Despite being ill, Chris continued to work in the Porters’ Lodge when he could, always being cheerful and optimistic. As a signal mark of respect, the flag was flown at half-mast and many Staff and Fellows past and present attended his funeral, thoughtfully and sensitively led by our Chaplain, Revd Nick Widdows.

Mrs Marian Martin died in January 2018. She was Housekeeper and Conference Organiser for 14 years, retiring on 2002. She was a big-hearted, forceful, lively, and energetic presence not only in College, but in Cherry Hinton, the village where she continued to live. And in March, we were greatly saddened to hear of the death of Mick North, Sarah Palmer’s partner. Mick served the College 23 years faithfully as the plumber, his ingenuity being constantly called upon, until he retired in 2011. Unfortunately, his retirement was marred by ill-health, but he kept his impish grin, always remained positive, and continued to run the Staff Social Club. His funeral took place at the beautiful Rampton Church and was attended by a Mick North large gathering of family, friends, and colleagues.

On a much happier note we welcomed back those who had been on maternity leave: Sarah Reynolds, Emma Tunbridge-Hibbert, Vicky Levet, and Jenny Woodfield. Amanda Rule decided not to return after her maternity leave and Imogen Jackaman was appointed as Conference & Events Coordinator. We also welcomed Rebecca Stankiewicz as maternity cover for Jemma O’Grady in the College Office. A further new addition to the College Office was Abigail Murray to the post of Senior Accounts Administrator after the resignation of Natalie Silgram. Jenny Woodfield, HR Manager, and Georgina Rose, Accommodation Coordinator, also resigned their posts.

After 17 years at Magdalene, Barry Holman retired to take up a post of school caretaker in his village. He was Clerk of Works, an exceptional demanding job, and he was given a memorable send-off. In August we welcomed Brian Williams as Head of Building Services and in the meantime Sid Dawson, Coleen Keohane and the maintenance team worked hard on the summer maintenance programme and keeping the power supply going in very difficult circumstances.

Following the successful launch of the FUTURE foundations campaign the Development Office expanded with the appointment of Will Thong as Senior Development Officer and Will Southwell as Development Administrator. Harriet Lamden was appointed as the 2017–18 Development Office intern.