OLD PETERITE NEWS
Old Peterite News We are delighted to share Old Peterite news, stories and information with the Old Peterite Community…. Old Peterite attends 75th Commemoration Old Peterite, Richard Harding (1966) made his 75th Commemoration even more special by presenting two kneelers to Rev Daniel Jones, for the Chapel at St Peter’s. The kneelers feature the Cross Keys and were designed to commemorate his 75th consecutive year of attendance at St Peter’s School’s annual commemoration. Richard is a former Governor, was President of the Old Peterite Club from 2012-2014 and Secretary of the OP Club from 1980 – 1991. Richard is also a regular donor to the 627 Society, which supports bursaries at St Peter’s School. Son of Robert Harding (former Member of staff and Houseparent of The Grove), Richard enjoys sharing that he attended his first Commemoration in his pram, aged 6 months! Richard was confirmed in the Chapel in March 1961 by the Archbishop of York, Dr Michael Ramsey, and his two eldest daughters were christened in the Chapel. Richard produced and updated the chronology of St Peter’s in 1982, which is an amazing resource for all and contains a huge variety of facts and useful information about the School and the Old Peterite Club. We are delighted that Richard was able to attend his 75th Commemoration in the Chapel and look forward to celebrating his 76th year, which we hope will be back in York Minster next year. A special thanks to Richard for his ongoing support of St Peter’s and for these commemorative kneelers, which will be cherished by the School.
Old Peterite is Master of the Merchant Taylors Anthony Dixon (1981) was made Master of the Merchant Taylors in June 2021. He joins Old Peterite Alastair Barron (1976) as Governor of the Merchant Adventurers in the same year, both of whom were members of Queen’s House in their time at St Peter’s School.
The Company of Merchant Taylors is one of seven guilds in York whose origins date back to the 13th Century. Pictured: Alastair (left) and Anthony (right) wearing badges of office at Merchant Taylors Charter Day in the Hall at Merchant Taylors.
Phoebe Hall shortlisted to BBC Introducing Live Lounge Competition Old Peterite Phoebe (2018) was shortlisted from over 10,000 entries to the BBC Introducing Live Lounge Competition in 2021 and she was picked to represent North Yorkshire as one of the top 72 artists. Having spent the previous year in and out of lockdown at the University of Edinburgh, where she is studying Philosophy and Theology, Phoebe had been working on writing music with a friend and one song in particular “Just the same”. She was encouraged by her sister to enter the BBC Introducing competition with this song. You can listen to her BBC Music Introducing York interview and her single on BBC Sounds.
Sandhurst Success for Old Peterite Ed Roebuck (2021) Old Peterite Ed Roebuck (2021) passed off the Commissioning Course Short 213 at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst on Saturday 20 November. Ed was named the best Officer Cadet on the Army Internship Scheme and marched out to receive his Cane. He is now joining 3 Rifles in Edinburgh for a year as Platoon Commander before starting University where he hopes to study History.
Old Peterite Siblings Open New Business in York
Toby Simpson (2014) cycles to raise thousands for charity Old Peterite Toby committed himself to a cycle challenge in summer 2021 and raised thousands for cancer and mental health charities. Initially Toby had planned to cycle the White Rose of Yorkshire to the Black Sea and Asia, a total of 4,400 kilometers. Toby had to reorganise his route due to the pandemic but was happy that visiting National Parks around the UK, would offer numerous additional benefits including; friends and family being able to join him for various legs of the journey and utilising friends and family for occasional sleepovers. Toby started his journey on the 1st June and had a 40-day window to compete his challenge, with the aim of cycling through York on 9th July to coincide with his sister (and former Head Girl) Hope’s final day at St Peter’s.
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Founded in 2021 by OPs Tom (2014), Georgia (2015) and Olivia (2017) Calvert, Avorium is the newest addition to York’s vibrant retail scene. Avorium sells luxury desk accessories that match, allowing you to design your dream workspace! From mugs and plant pots to notebooks and pens, Avorium is the perfect one stop shop for all your desk requirements! A key commitment of Avorium is sustainability, so together Tom, Georgia and Olivia have taken every step to ensure it is as environmentally sustainable as possible and have even participated in three tree planting projects on three continents! The products are designed to the highest specification and are made to last as well as look great. With the highest quality paper and vegan leather, their aim is the stationery will be a delight to use and durable. Made in eight gorgeous pastel colours, you can mix and match or buy a full set for a unified look. Avorium can personalise your desk accessories, so they also make the perfect gifts! You can visit Avorium on Colliergate in York or visit their website at Avorium.co.uk. They have some colourful and stylish accounts on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn, so why not give them a follow!
