1981 when they were in thousands of school children's teeth in their present house in the Chichester, Haslemere, Midhurst, Shenfield. Many family Petersfield and Petworth areas in the holidays were enjoyed in 1970s-1980s. He was proud to work their Glendale Motor for the National Health Service. Caravan in the UK and He attended Whitgift School from 1938 July 1945, when he HIS June, a group ofEurope. about 50 middle-aged men September will gather in the to Andrew Quadrangle Martin's Pilgrimage to left from the first year of the Advanced and share stories about life at the school. I will be among them as we mark the 30th Jerusalem, Course in Science, having gained his anniversary of our leaving Whitgift.over 13 years a great Certificateover As importantly, we willwas share newsachieveabout how our London families General and livesSchool have developed ment. blessed from by Matriculation, those three decades. Much of He thatwas progress will havewith beenExemption made possible the formative with six grandchildren including a Distinction in years we spent at Haling Park, gaining not just an excellent education but alsoScience learningand the a Dr Martin John Hoyle softer skills ranging from 11 months to 17 years. Credit in mathematics. that we need to succeed in life. (1950-59) talented artist, painting in respective He played a conspicuous part in outMany of He my was year agroup, now leaders in their fields including business, medicine, "I went outside my front door in military and oilslaw, and were belonged thetoMedical Art of-school life,can being a member only to able enjoy everything that Whitgift offer thanks toofitsthe Shenfield, Essex and walked the first 28 Society. Martin was Generations well known for his School 1st XI,the 1stfinancial XV, Athletic team, exceptional Bursary scheme. of Whitgiftians secured support miles of 3,235 that separated me from beautifully decorated cakes. The model Shooting VIII and a Sergeant in the required due to the foresight of our predecessors. the Holy City" steam in the garden Junior Training with Certificate However, thatrailway does not mean that wasn't we canbuilt be complacent. Times Corps, have changed. Action is Martin was born to Frederick andrequired until andofwas "A". reach He was school prefect. Hisfor if wethe are grandchildren to ensure thatarrived as many those who thea academic standard Nancy Hoyle in Colwyn Bay, NorthWhitgift are much loved by them all. school report states "the example he able to attend the School regardless of financial circumstances. Wales where his parents were Martin enjoyed family get-togethers, set and his general conduct and The Whitgiftian Association Bursary Appeal has made an excellent start in raising additional evacuated during the war, his father last being on 3allDecember whichwho have character were throughout excellent". funds, andthe I want to thank those old boys made donations, agreed legacies or being in the Estate Duty Office in supportedwas such aother treat.ways Martin died suddenly Brian was well-known in many with their time or resources. Thealso goodwill behindasthea Real appeal Llandudno. He spent his first 7 years December 2017 the age of Tennis and on played regularly at is fantasticonto23 see, but we are alsoateager to explore how weplayer can build this strong start. there and went to school in Guffin. That’s His why 77. I am really excited to be part of a small Petworth House Tennis Club. He working party looking at how the held sister Hilary and his brother David Whitgiftian five senior world Real Tennis and ThisAssociation, tribute was School, written by Martin's wife Foundation and all relevant stakeholder groups cantitles come were born 2 and 4 years later. Thetogether Molly. national titles. also that The apilgrimage to vision Rome and referred to inten to create compelling strategy thissenior important area. I amHe delighted family returned to their home in Headmaster on thetohistory of Real Tennis, by Molly wasisaleading remarkable walk and I lectured ChrisHoyle Ramsey the group look forward a constructive and Coulsdon, Surrey after the war andfruitful discussion. and co-authored a book - ‘Disturb'd from Shenfield to Jerusalem which he Martin was educated at St. Anne's To succeed, with Chaces’ with David Best accomplished in stages over 13and years. the School, Foundation Association must work -hand-in-hand, butinit’s2009. not Preparatory School and Whitgift going to happen Lastand summer he celebrated his The storyovernight. of his walkInand the the short term, I welcome encourage your continued School. diamond wedding anniversary resourcefulness determination support for the Bursary and Appeal, full details of which can be found on the Whitgiftianwith his Martin's parents were very involved in wife Judith, whom he first met at a required to complete it is described in his Association website. the Scouting Movement and he tennishelp partybut in think Bepton in 1957. Heofisthe fascinating bookof’Six Steps’. As I turned the pages thisMillion excellent review, I couldn’t how so many enjoyed both Cubs and Scouts. He survived bypossible his wife,thanks 4 children and 7 a copy achievements of his book at had been wonderful Martin stories donated and incredible made to financial attained the Queen's Scout award.support intheone WAway Oxford Dinner which and his me grandchildren. or another. It alsohereminded of the broad array of OW events that I Martin decided he wanted to be a have beenwife attended less twoover months lucky enough tothan attend the past yearThis - from the Southwas West Dinner in appreciation written by Brian's doctor and gained a place at Guy'sTiverton before his death. to Dinner at Templeton Green College in Oxford. youBlumfield to all our WA daughterThank Deborah Hospital Medical School. He met volunteers who have organised each event. Molly, who also lived in Coulsdon atThanks a Brian (1938-45) to NigelRich Platts for his editorship of this review, I amCoward sure you will enjoy. Dr which Julian (1957-64) District Cub Camp where he and his on 17 December Please doBrian keepRich the died Association informed of2017 any newsJulian you lived may ahave - thewith WAjoy Committee full life, in his parents were involved. His motherand I lookatforward St Richards Hospital, Chichester after family, satisfaction with his work, and to hearing from you, was a District Cub Commissioner and a short illness, aged 89. enthusiasm for his outdoor pursuits Molly was in charge of a Cub Pack.J O N AT H Brian ANwill B Ube N known N ( 1 9 8as0the - 8 8popular ) and creative interests. They married in March 1968 at St.Chairman, local Orthodontist who straightened Whitgiftian Association Julian Michael Henry Coward passed Francis Church, Coulsdon and away peacefully, with family by his side. remained in touch with the priest who Loved and sadly missed by his wife married them, Rev. Edmund Plaxton. Mary, sons Andrew and Michael, The first year of marriage was spent daughter-in-law Joan Marie, grandsons at Crawley Hospital, West Sussex Matthew, Andrew and Patrick, his sister where Martin was an anaesthetist. Tessa Kirby in England, and many They moved to the Cotswolds for the relatives and friends. next year for Martin to train as a GP, Julian was born in England. He studied then, in 1970, he obtained a partnerelectrical engineering at the University ship at Rockleigh Court Surgery, College London. In 1966, he met Mary Shenfield, Essex where he practised for who was on an exchange year from the next 31 years. University of Toronto. In 1968, he Philip was born in 1970, Elizabeth was followed her to Canada - and also to born in 1972 and Mary was born in do a Ph.D. in hydrogeology at
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