50+ Years August Reunion

A torrential downpour during the morning did not deter the 26 “Really Old Berkhamstedians” who came from far and wide to enjoy an excellent lunch at the Golf Club on 25th August.

The President of The Old Berkhamstedians, Brigitta Case, joined us and, after lunch, we had a really enjoyable and interesting talk from the Motor Sports Author and Broadcaster, Mark Cole (Ad ’64), on his 40 Years at Le Mans.

The School Archivist had kindly lent us some House Books and other records of our time at the School, and these were pored over with great interest as we relived our schooldays.

There never seems to be a shortage of conversation on these occasions as friendships are remembered and recreated, and this year was no exception.

The School leaving dates of those present ranged from 1945 to 1972, and we had all left at least 50 years ago. We meet, usually once a year, on an informal basis, to catch up with friends old and new and to have a good lunch.

Those attending were:

John Berry (Fr ’67), Brigitta Case (OB President – NS ’80), Giles Clark (Be ’72), Mark Cole (Ad ’64), Jonathan Culverhouse (Ad ’63), John Douglas (Sw ’69), Courtney Edenborough (Up ’45), Anthony Flack (Be ’58), John Fry (Sw ’56), Keith Goddard (Ad ’62), Gilbert Grace (Sw ’52), John Greenwood (Fr ’68), Ron Hall (In ’60), Michael Harrison (Sw ’60), John Hilsden (Ad ’62), Jeremy Hopkinson (Ad ’61), Mike Horton (Sw ’64), Peter Humphreys (Ad ’51), Peter King (Co ’60), Sam Mainds (Ad ’64), Brian Norris (Ad ’52), Roger Roebuck (In ’59), John Rush (Sw ’59), David Webb (Sw ’62), Peter Williamson (Be ’66), Chris Wynne (Co ’64), David Young (Be ’60)

John Hilsden (Ad ’62)