March 2015 EDITION 45
• 2015 Town Hall Launch
• Old Mancunian News & Letters
• Forthcoming Events
The Old Mancunian Keeping old boys in touch with MGS throughout the world
• Old Boys Dinner
From L to R: Maurice Watkins cbe, Chairman of Governors; Dr Martin Boulton, The High Master; Sir Howard Bernstein, Chief Executive of Manchester City Council
OUR 500TH ANNIVERSARY IS NOW UPON US … REMEMBER TO JOIN IN THE CELEBRATIONS!
From the Director of Development Civic Launch MGS’s celebration of its 500th birthday got off to a flying start on Thursday 22 January with a reception attended by over 400 people at Manchester Town Hall. Appropriately we were in Alfred Waterhouse’s Great Hall, decorated by Ford Madox Brown’s famous Manchester Murals. Welcomed by Manchester City Council’s Chief Executive, Sir Howard Bernstein, guests representing governors, staff, parents and pupils mingled with MPs, civic leaders, university representatives and other friends of the School. After a short speech by Chairman of Governors Maurice Watkins, Old Mancunian TV historian Michael Wood set MGS in the colourful history of Manchester over five centuries. High Master Martin Boulton thanked everyone for attending and invited them to attend further events in the course of the year, most of which will take place in Manchester but with diversions including London, Exeter and New York.
The Hugh Oldham Quincentenary Lecture Pupils, staff and parents were privileged to hear old boy Michael Wood (59-66) deliver an illustrated lecture on The Excitement of History to open this quincentenary year’s series of Hugh Oldham lectures. Born in Moss Side, Michael left MGS with a love of history and theatre and studied History and English at Oxford. He has made his name as the presenter of an exciting range of television history series (Alexander the Great, Life of Shakespeare, Story of India) and is now working on a History of China.
Please Join Us We are in the midst of a momentous year for the School. You will already have received details of the various events being organised to celebrate the 500th Anniversary and it is good to see the support for these already. May I particularly encourage you to book for the Old Boys’ Dinner on Saturday 21 November. I know that many people are organising parties of friends, former members of their form, sports team, trek, camp or society. We are looking forward to making this a very special event. David Walton 67-74 & Chairman of the OMA
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Cultural Event: Indian Music & Dance Guests were welcomed by Old Mancunian, Ashok Kallumpram. (70-77) The evening saw MGS pupils, teachers from Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan (BVB) and an MGS parent perform music to an appreciative audience. Traditional instruments, including the dhol and tabla, were played. There was also a colourful and skilled demonstration of Indian dance. Established in Manchester in 1994, BVB bases its activities at The Manchester Grammar School, where it offers weekend classical Indian music and dance classes, as well as South Asian languages. Speaking at the event, Ashok Kallumpram said: “As a proud Patron of the Next 500 appeal, I do support the School’s drive to promote diversity and, even more so, because it is committed to increasing bursary places. It is wonderful that MGS values and celebrates the Indian community and also lends support to the BVB.”
Could you help organise an OM event around the world? Old Mancunians are marking the 500th anniversary by arranging small events and gatherings. If you would like to get involved please contact the following OMs: Hong Kong Raymond Chan 88-95 rchan@ichk.edu.hk Perth Matthew Stoker 89-96 matt@stokersutherland.com
Melbourne Simon Hampson 89-91 hampson.simon@gmail.com
Business Class Series
Sydney David Gregory 72-79 bmlf@bigpond.net.au Israel Leonard Gossels 74-81 lengos1962@gmail.com
Fly the 2015 Flag OMs are encouraged to ‘fly the flag’ around the world during 2015. A prize will be awarded to the OM who submits a photograph to the editor with the MGS 2015 flag in the most unusual location or with the most high profile individual. A copy of the flag can be downloaded at mgsglobal.org
Thank you for your help with Careers The School is grateful to Steve O’Hare (86-93), Mark Esner (86-93) and Alex Swift (00-07) for supporting the ‘Careers in Finance’ evening at the School. Mark Chapman (84-91) and Nigel Collier (83-90) returned to Old Hall Lane for the ‘Careers in Media’ evening. Thanks to Hugh Campbell (84-91), Founding Partner of GP Bullhound, Jonathan Diggines (64-71), CEO of Enterprise Ventures and Kunal Hinduja (85-92), Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon, amongst others for providing work experience to current pupils. We are enormously grateful to the growing numbers of OMs who are providing careers support to boys at the School. If you would like to get involved either as a speaker, mentor or provider of a work experience placement then please contact Laura Rooney l.l.rooney@mgs.org in the Development Office.
Anthony Preston (66-73), serial entrepreneur and former CEO of Pets at Home, and Theo Paphitis, Chairman of Ryman Stationery and Founder of Boux Avenue both shared their business stories with a live audience in the MGS theatre. Marc Shirman (91-98) interviewed Jonathan Samuels (89-96), founder and CEO of Dragonfly Property Finance in January. Upcoming MGS Business Class Events: Tom Bloxham – CEO of Urban Splash Monday 20 April Scott Fletcher – Chairman & Founder, ANS Group Wednesday 20 May David Gill – Former CEO of Manchester United Wednesday 9 September Richard Hytner – Saatchi & Saatchi Worldwide Wednesday 4 November Michael Morley – CEO of Coutts & Co Date TBC William Lees-Jones – MD at JW Lees Brewery Date TBC MGS Business class events are open to Old Mancunians. For more details visit www.mgsglobal.org
Left: Teachers from the Bhavan Group
SATURDAY 22 NOVEMBER 2014
Old Boys’ 210th Dinner Bottom right: From L to R; The High Master, Dr Martin Boulton; The Senior Steward, John Young; The Junior Steward, Judge James Hassall; The Recorder, Paul Rose
Senior Steward: John Young Junior Steward: Judge James Hassall Recorder: Paul Rose
Judge James Hassall 83-90 (extract) “How did MGS shape me? In many ways. Without hesitation I seize, with both hands, what former Junior Stewards have highlighted as the identifying feature of the Old Mancunian: the all-rounder. In my life I have seen that most in clarity of communication and clarity of thought. Communication: as a barrister I talked. As a judge I listen. My hobby is ski instructing. Instructing is teaching and all teaching is communication.”
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The full version of the speeches can be read at mgsglobal.org If you would like a printed copy please contact Julie Wright in the Development Office.
John Young 68-75 (extract) “This sapere aude business – daring to be wise – can take some courage, of course. And none of us succeed in it all the time. But I have not the slightest doubt that I was trained at MGS to sapere aude as an expected attitude of mind. At Cambridge I was surprised at the number of my contemporaries who were highly intelligent but were unquestioningly accepting of a received view on a topic, even though it didn’t stand much scrutiny.”
Dr Martin Boulton 84-86 & High Master (extract) “Across all independent schools the number of students in receipt of a full bursary, those paying no fees at all, is fewer than one in a hundred. MGS are currently giving bursaries to 212 boys. The average means-tested bursary support is 92% of the fees. This was made possible by the generosity of our old boys, who have collectively given £25m. MGS is the only school to have done this in this way.”
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From the Archive
Below: From L to R; Chess in the Common Room; Sivori’s Ice Cream Van; 1515 Foundation Deed; Statue of Hugh Oldham
The History of MGS in 50 Objects These are just some of the comments we have received since we launched our ‘History of MGS in 50 Objects’ project. The first object, Sivori’s Ice Cream Van, was released online on 7 January 2015. Each object has an article and images published on a dedicated webpage, www.mgs50.net We have also included an online forum so that boys, staff and Old Mancunians can discuss the objects and their memories of school life. The 50th object will be the result of a vote by members of the school community, and Old Mancunians are invited to put forward their nominations for what this object should be via the online discussion forum or by contacting Rachel Kneale (see below for contact details). The objects that have been released to date are: • Sivori’s Ice Cream Van
• School song
• 1515 Foundation Deeds
• Admissions register, 1869
• The Entrance Examination
• School Officers’ Medals
• Erasmus New Testament • MGS Shuttle Bus
• 1 922 Handbook for Parents
• Statue of Hugh Oldham
• The Common Room
• 1965 Film of school life
Rachel Kneale School Archivist 0161 224 7201 ext 361, archives@mgs.org
THANKS TO OLD MANCUNIANS AND OTHER BENEFACTORS, ABOUT 17% OF PUPILS ATTEND FREE OF CHARGE ON RIGOROUSLY MEANS-TESTED BURSARIES PROVIDED BY THE SCHOOL. OUR GOAL IS TO INCREASE THIS NUMBER.
From the High Master Social Mobility A few weeks ago, I was invited to take part in a debate with the proposition ‘This house believes that private schools should be abolished.’ Speaking for the motion was Helen Pidd, the Northern Editor of The Guardian; I led the defence. The debate was part of a new forum set up in Manchester by an Old Mancunian. The debates so far have had topics ranging from ‘This house believes the future is fracking’ to ‘This house believes that democracy is broken’. The standard rhetoric on the role of private education these days tends to hinge on the number of high profile figures who attended Eton College; the argument is helped by the fact that the Prime Minister, the Mayor of London and the Archbishop of Canterbury are all alumni. When you read the papers these days only one school seems to feature. In fact you could be forgiven for thinking that there was only one private school in the UK.
Dr Martin Boulton 84-86 High Master
Rather than offer a defence of elite boarding schools (and there are good arguments one can put forward) I decided to take a different tack, one that I think came as a bit of a surprise to the opposition. The cornerstone of my argument was that far from limiting social mobility, as is argued in the case of Eton, many private schools do more for social mobility than the most highly regarded state schools. If you look at the top ten state schools based on exam performance, they all have a few things in common. They are selective, they are in wealthy suburbs and the number of pupils on free school meals (pupil premium) is embarrassingly small. The top two schools, Tiffin Girls’ in Clapham and Henrietta Barnett in Hampstead have around 2.5% and 3.5% respectively of their pupils eligible for pupil premium. The top schools in the North West, Altrincham Grammar School for Girls (12th) and Altrincham Grammar School for Boys (87th) have 2.3% and 2.6% respectively. I therefore went on to argue that if our aim is to increase the chances of access to the top jobs for children from the poorest families the key factor is to ensure that they can attend the top schools be they private or state. Social mobility at MGS was never greater than in the days when it was a direct grant school, when something like half of the pupils had their fees paid by the state. Today, thanks to the fantastic generosity of Old Mancunians and other benefactors, about 17% of pupils attend free of charge on rigorously means-tested bursaries provided by the school, and it is our goal to increase this number. This proved to be a very powerful argument, and I am pleased to say that it carried the day in the debate, if only by a single vote. Dr Martin Boulton
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The School Today For more stories like these visit mgs.org
Matthias Completes OU Degree Sixth Former Matthias HoffmanVagenheim has graduated from the Open University with a BSc Honours degree in Maths and Astrophysics, all whilst studying for his seven A-level subjects. He began the distance learning course at the age of 13, after completing his Maths GCSE at the age of 8.
Kai Sails to Second Place Junior School pupil Kai Wolgram has come an incredible 2nd out of 291 sailors overall in the National Optimist Championships held at Rutland Water. Kai’s performance has meant that he is 12th in the British rankings, and has achieved the top position for his age group as the highest ranked 10-year old.
Bodyguard Author Teaches MGS Pupils Lower School pupils were treated to an unusual English lesson, thanks to award-winning author Chris Bradford, who is also a qualified bodyguard and trained martial arts expert. Chris has enjoyed international success with his popular ‘Bodyguard’ book series and he delivered an interactive book recital at MGS, which saw pupils up on stage to aid demonstrations with tools such as secret cameras and a samurai sword.
Theo Hosts ‘Dragons’ Den’ at MGS MGS students presented their entrepreneurial ideas to Theo Paphitis in a ‘Dragons’ Den’ style event and received his honest critique of their efforts. The winning group pitched a school information management system which impressed Mr Paphitis, and all the candidates received work experience placements with the Manchester-based EV Group, who sponsored the event.
Ben Raises £31,000 for Breast Cancer Charity Sixth Form student Ben Sciama has raised a magnificent £31,000 for local breast cancer charity Genesis by organising a golf event at Dunham Forest Golf Club. The tournament was attended by 84 players, split into 21 teams, with a further 90 people also joining for the charity dinner in the evening.
Above: ‘Dragons’ Den’ Top left: Top to bottom; Matthias Hoffman – Vagenheim; Kai Wolgram; Chris Bradford, Ben Sciama
OM Sections London & South East A record number of OMs turned out for the preChristmas drinks, sponsored by OM Sandip Jobanputra, at Balls Brothers, Bury Court. The major 500th anniversary event in London will be the annual dinner. OMs will be able to attend with guests in the Great Hall at Lincoln’s Inn on Thursday 17 September. There will be pre-dinner drinks and OM Robert Powell will take questions from guests over coffee. On the same day an OM select cricket match will take place at the Nursery Ground at Lord’s. Please book your place as soon as possible via mgsglobal.org or via Laura Rooney on 0161 224 7201 ext 571. The annual golf tournament for the Owl Trophy takes place at Woking Golf Club on Tuesday 23 June teeing off at 1:00 pm. Contact Mike Richardson audreymiker@ hotmail.co.uk 01483761462 for more information.
Midlands The Section’s annual lunch at the Forest Hotel in Dorridge last November saw some new faces and our oldest member, a vigorous 96. It was an enjoyable occasion, with the High Master as guest of honour. Vice-Captain Will Rooney gave an impressively confident talk.
This year’s event to help mark the quincentenary will be on Saturday 10 October. While the venue is unchanged, there are ideas under development to make the lunch even more special and memorable. Please book online via mgsglobal.org or via Laura Rooney on 0161 224 7201 ext 571. An event in the summer is yet to be decided. The contact group are John Wilson 0121 475 3700, Michael Kennedy 0121 605 4048 and Chris Diggines 01527 45873.
South & West At the Section AGM on 22 June 2014, we agreed significant changes to the Section’s status from 1 May 2015. We adopted a revised constitution and rules, and will gradually hand over most secretarial and financial functions to the MGS Development Office. Section membership will be automatically open, without subscription, to all Old Mancunians living in the south and west of the country, from west Wales to the Isle of Wight, and from Cornwall to the Cotswolds. All will be welcome at Section events. Our autumn social event, on Saturday 27 September 2014, took us to Marianne Pool Farm, Clyst St George, near Exeter, for a tour of the Pebblebed vineyard, where several grape varieties flourish on south facing slopes of sandy loam soils, with high
sunshine hours, and low rainfall. Owner Geoff Bowen told us about the challenges encountered in making English wine. Our 25-strong group then moved on to the winery’s cellars near the Exe riverfront in the historic town of Topsham for a tapas-style lunch and wine tasting. Our main event this year is the 49th Commemoration Service in Exeter Cathedral, in pious memory of Hugh Oldham on Sunday 12 July, followed by lunch at the Mercure Southgate Hotel. All Old Mancunians and their guests are very welcome to join us. Please book online via mgsglobal.org or via Laura Rooney on 0161 224 7201 ext 571. For information on the S&W Section, please contact Paul Gelling 01291 626951 or p.gelling@btinternet.com
OM 20/30 Club We meet for lunch usually at the Freemasons Hall, Bridge Street, off Deansgate, 12:30 pm for 1:00 pm, current cost £30. If you would like to meet us as a guest we will make you most welcome, and you might meet a long-lost friend! Wednesday 22 April: MGS Supper evening with Guests, at 6:30 pm Friday 15 May: Speaker Martin Stephen, HM 94-04 Friday 5 June: Lunch at MGS with members of staff
Friday 17 July: Lunch at the Freemasons Hall,
Speaker the Rt Rev David Walker, Bishop Of Manchester Friday 18 September: Lunch at the Freemasons Hall Please contact Alex Wells on 01298 812886 or alex_wells@ tiscali.co.uk
Manchester Lodge Old Mancunians with Mount Sinai At the May Meeting Louis Rapaport will be celebrating 50 years in Freemasonry. For further information please contact Paul Rose paulrose6395@gmail.com
Chess Saturday 21 November is the date for the diary. We will be organising a tournament in Manchester in which Old Mancunian chessplayers can compete against each other as well as against current MGS players. The title of MGS Chess Champion of the Generations will be contested for the first time since 2006 when David Shaw emerged victorious after a tense last-round game against Alex Lewis. Some of us will then go on to the dinner to celebrate the School’s 500th anniversary. We also plan to have a dinner at the Oxford and Cambridge Club in London earlier in the year. Please contact Peter Webster peter@thea.ltd.uk for further details.
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Owl drop ins Amongst other repeat returners raiding the Development Office biscuit tin, former School Captain, Jimmy Campbell (03-10) caught up with some ‘old faces’, whilst Michael Crick (69-76) came in to meet the new HM – someone else who couldn’t keep away.
And so they begin, the 2015 celebrations. In the Development Office we have been limbering up with the custard creams and entertaining many Old Mancunians who come in to tour the school, catch up with old class mates and offer wider world wisdom to some of the current boys. In September, and almost sixty years to the day that they first met in Form 1C, John Somerville, Roger Hall, Philip Andrew and Michael Dearden reunited at school from across Sheffield, Manchester and Cheltenham. Their experience can probably be summed up by Michael’s words “Much to remember – but so much new also”. Someone leaving as that quartet was joining was John C Gardner (49-54) who was equally impressed by the new MGS “After 60 years, the education given by MGS is amazing. We were good in our day, but not this good”. John was accompanied by his OM son Edward. (81-88) Of course, our hospitality extends beyond our own. Fred Briggs (53-59) brought his wife Kay to visit as did John Gillibrand (71-79) with his wife Gillian, both couples being very appreciative of their welcome.
Despite Steve Markey (75-81) referring to MGS as ‘Still the best school in the world!’, we will leave the last word with Chris Turner (01-08). We shouldn’t really give him a plug but he will be providing some of the entertainment at the November Old Mancunians’ Dinner. In his own words ‘MGS made me what I am today. Socially awkward, too smart for my own good and disregarding of authority. This has ended up being my job; I thank it for that‘. If you are curious as to whether he has gone into a career in taxi driving, tax collection or taxidermy then you will need to buy a ticket for the Dinner.
Manchester Events December saw the latest of the Manchester pub evenings at the Albert Square Chop House, once more well attended especially given that it was party season. The next event will be on Wednesday 10 June again at the Chop House, it would be great to see even more OMs attending. If the pub evening is not to your taste the long standing 20/30 Club based in Manchester do hold periodic events & lunches mainly during the day time. Alex Wells would welcome contact from Old Mancunians who would like more details, see page 8. Please visit mgsglobal.org for details of academic lectures, music and drama events taking place at the School. John Whitfield (76-83) johnny.whit@hotmail.com
Far left: From L to R; Mike Dearden 54-61, Phil Andrew 54-61, Roger Hall 54-62, John Somerville 54-60
OM Letters Can you add to Dr Borrows’ idea? I’m delighted that Hugh Oldham has migrated from the back entrance to the main quad. As a pupil in the 1950s, who used the Old Hall Lane entrance, it was a long time before I encountered him and I could never understand why such an important person had been put in such an obscure location. But this rather begs the question – what or who, if anything, is now occupying the vacant niche? Or will this be revealed as another of the 50 objects? If not, I see scope for a rotating competitive exhibition, along the lines of the 4th plinth in Trafalgar Square. Dr Peter Borrows 53-60
Bryan Boardman (41-48) writes: To add to recent readers’ memories of music at MGS in years gone by. ‘I was selected to sing a solo at Speech Day. I was given to understand that ‘Where’er You Walk’ was traditionally the solo in alternate years. Also in the singing (by the whole school) of ‘Hugh of the Owl’ the tradition was for three choristers to sing the sound of the Owl in the chorus. In that year I sang it on my own. Two years later I was again invited to sing solo and the choice of song was given to me – a break
Right: From L to R; John Bever, Staff 90-00; Jeremy Ward, Staff 74-97; Norman Davies, NMS 37-40 & MGS 40-42 Far right: L to R; The 2015 Civic Launch; Rt Rev David Walker, The Bishop of Manchester 67-75 & Tom Bloxham mbe
with tradition? I chose another Handel song ‘Art Thou Troubled – music will calm thee’. Traditionally Speech Days were held in the Free Trade Hall. I have always regretted that by bombing the Free Trade Hall in 1940 Hitler denied me the opportunity of singing my Speech Day solo in that famous hall.’
North Mancunians Association J.D.Tunnicliffe (NMS 37-40 and MGS 40-44) wrote to mark the winding-up of the North Mancunians Association – the former pupils of North Manchester School, one of MGS’ three pre-war ‘prep’ schools. In doing so he produced a fine document for our Archive Library, and acknowledged the immense contribution to the Association of Norman Davies, since 1992 secretary, treasurer, chairman and organiser of the annual luncheon. Norman himself visited us in early February, his first visit to the school for over 70 years. He brought the papers of the Association, many of the annual panoramic photographs taken of the staff and pupils of North, and a fine collection of school memorabilia and photographs of Grasmere Camp. We are very grateful.
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Lovely birthday party for @MGSMagic tonight. 500 years, blimey. A Manchester legend.
@MGSMagic
Ed Gregory (79-81): Great talk with @TheoPaphitis thanks to @MGSMagic last night. What an extraordinary life story (and even better he’s a secret United fan!) It’s been a while @MGSMagic! 1981 to be precise. Nice to be back.
We have had a great deal of online correspondence from OMs in response to our tweets from the MGS Twitter account – @MGSMagic. The Right Reverend David Walker (67-75): My old school @MGSMagic began 500th anniversary celebrations tonight. Founded for “godliness and good learning” and to educate poor boys.
Rev Dr John Gillibrand (71-79): @MGSMagic Many thanks for the lovely welcome and tour of my old school yesterday – back after all these years.
Ian Thorpe Development Adviser & Current Editor of the OM Letters page, ext 570 i.thorpe@mgs.org
Nigel Collier (83-90): Thank you @MGSMagic for the opportunity to speak about the #digital industries. Great to speak alongside @markchapman & @TheSunNewspaper
In memoriam Since the last TOM we have been advised of the recent deaths of the following OMs: We would welcome offers to supply brief obituaries or memories for Ulula. Vijay Y Ahuja 93-00 Donald Anderton 36-44 Ian E Ashworth 41-48 Christopher M Batty 48-55 Ronald Bowden 32-34 Tony Bowker 42-47 John M Bowran 43-48 Lawrence B Caplan 69-76 Stephen J Capron 94-01 Oliver C Cundall 39-44 Alexander T Demetriades 36-42 Philip Dinnage 48-53 Christopher E Druce 48-55 Jeffery H Eastwood 38-45 Peter R Finlay 66-71 Roy M Foster 40-43 Michael A Frame 77-84 G E “Ted” Gardner 39-46
John D Gemmill 74-80 Roland S Glover 37-41 John M S Grieve 39-46 Henry A Hall 28-35 Frederick J Hampson 37-43 Geoffrey Head 32-38 Stephen M Hempling 56-62 Anthony J M Hitchcock 44-47 Eric Hunsley 49-54 Andrew D Huxley 59-65 John S Jackson 35-42 Paul H Kettlewell 73-80 Simon A Lebovits 70-77 Alan Lister 38-40 John G Nelson 42-49 David Nevitsky 34-40 William “Toby” Norris 49-54 Simon B Parker 51-57 Brian A Philpott 33-37 Brian Poole 45-49 Bruce C Prout-Richardson 36-42 Stanley H Purslow 41-45 Ralph Robinson 38-39
Norman F Rothe 46-51 Richard S Sandbach 28-34 Merton Sandler 37-44 Eric B Saunders 38-40 John C Shepherdson 37-43 Frederick A Sherring 34-39 Roger A Sutton 47-54 Stanley E Sutton 38-44 Robert G Swann 35-40 Alan West 48-55 Richard H Wilkinson 32-39 Farshid Zadanfarrokh 86-88 Staff Arnold Ashworth 39-44; 51-65 Colin Dobson 59-71 Derek J Hockridge 58-65 David G Kershaw 50-57; 66-70 Edward G Le Quesne 72-73 Geoffrey Sleightholme 59-66 W Arnold Thompson 47-53; 63-68
Forthcoming Events Stuart Dale Memorial Football Match & Dinner. Friday 17 April if you are interested in playing or supporting contact Mike Strother at m.strother@mgs.org 20/30 Club Supper Evening. Wednesday 22 April at the School at 6:30 pm. Guests welcome please contact Alex Wells at alex_wells@ tiscali.co.uk MGS v MCC Cricket Match & Dinner. Friday 22 May at MGS at 11:00 am followed by an informal barbeque please contact David Moss at d.moss@mgs.org 20/30 Club Lunches. Friday 15 May, 5 June, 17 July and 18 September. Please see page 8 for details. Golf Day at Woking Golf Club. Tuesday 23 June tee off time 1:00 pm for further details please contact Michael Richardson at audreymiker@hotmail.co.uk Manchester Pub Evening. Wednesday 10 June at The Albert Square Chop House from 6:00 pm for further details contact Simon Jones at s.jones@mgs.org
Details of all the OM events can be found at mgsglobal.org
Music events 16 April MGS The première of Tariq O’Regan’s MGS 2015 commissioned piece Celestial Map of the Sky performed by the Hallé Orchestra & conducted by Sir Mark Elder. The Bridgewater Hall, 7:30 pm. 22 April Guitar Concert, The Theatre, 6:30 pm. 30 April Summer Concert, Memorial Hall, 6:30 pm.
MGS Cricket Match at Lord’s & Annual London Dinner. Thursday 17 September. Speaker Robert Powell.
Noteworthy
26 & 27 June Return to the Forbidden Planet. Shakespeare’s forgotten rock and roll masterpiece – the classic Jukebox musical by Bob Carlton based on The Tempest and the 1950s science fiction film Forbidden Planet. A rip-roaring dash through the hits of the 60s and 70s with comedy, drama, and romance, which will have you literally up and dancing’! The Theatre, 7:00 pm. Dates and times of events are subject to change. For confirmation and ticket reservations please see mgs.org
MGS: A History at 500 Pre-ordered copies of the MGS: A History at 500 is now available for collection from the Development
Get in touch ... Correspondence to Julie Wright at MGS, Old Hall Lane, Manchester, M13 0XT or 0161 224 7201.
Old Mancunian Ties Old Mancunian silk ties are available at the cost of £20 in the UK or £22 overseas including p&p. Please contact Julie Wright.
L to R: Jane Graham, ext 243, j.graham@mgs.org ; Julie Wright, ext 241, j.wright@mgs.org ; Laura Rooney, ext 571, l.l.rooney@mgs.org
Drama events
Exeter Trek. Monday 22 June – Sunday 12 July from Manchester Cathedral to Exeter Cathedral. Please see insert for route details. Hugh Oldham Commemoration Service in Exeter Cathedral and lunch. Sunday 12 July for further details contact Paul Gelling at p.gelling@btinternet.com
Office at the School. If you would still like to order a copy (Priced £30 excluding p&p), please contact Julie Wright in the Development Office.
Amazon.co.uk Many of us are regular shoppers on the internet, and by accessing the Amazon.co.uk website through the icon link on the School’s own website (mgs.org ) up to 10% of the value of any purchase made is automatically given for the direct benefit of the Bursary Fund.
Gift Aid We are grateful to the significant number of Old Boys who donate regularly to the Bursary Fund. We are obliged to remind you that Gift Aid regulations require you to let us know if you no longer pay sufficient tax on income and/or capital gains. Please notify any changes to the Development Office.
L to R: Simon Jones 88-95 Teacher of Geography from 2004, Director of Development, ext 240 or s.jones@mgs.org , Ian Thorpe 62-69 Development Adviser, ext 570, i.thorpe@mgs.org
L to R: Rachel Kneale and Mary Ann Davison School Archivists, ext 361, archives@mgs.org