Rhubarb Issue 12: November 2023

REGIONAL RHUBARB – MIDLAND LUNCH 19TH MAY 2023 T he Midlands Rhubarb lunch this year was held on Friday 19th May at the Arrow Mill, Alcester which is situated almost opposite the main entrance to Ragley Hall.

We welcomed the new President of the Society James MacDonald-Smith who was attending the meeting for the first time and who, with the Society’s Hon Sec John Wiggins, updated us on the latest OSE and School news.We were also grateful to John for handling a short question and answer session with his usual aplomb and good humour. The following attended the lunch: Galen Bartholomew (Sing’s, 1968-1972), Christopher Smith (Tilly’s, 1962-1967), Chris Northcote-Green (Sing's, 1963-1968), Susan Northcote-Green, Chris Brockbank (Apsley, 1955-1959), James Synge (Sing’s, 1964-1969), Linda Synge, Chris Stringfellow (Field House, 1965-1968), Michael Pickard (Tilly’s, 1955-1960),Annette Pickard, James MacDonald-Smith (Sing’s, 1981-1985), Brian Ireland (Tilly’s, 1949-1955), Christine Ireland, Derek Ainscow (Field House, 1947-1950), Caroline Ainscow, John Wiggins (Beyond Teddies team), David Smart (Field House, 1968-1972 and Beyond Teddies team), Melanie Smart,Andrew Grounds (SES Staff), Becky Drury (SES Staff).

OSE EVENTS

Report by Chris Northcote-Green (Sing’s, 1963-1968)

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W e are pleased to share with you the latest Rhubarb merchandise including our new Rhubarb umbrellas, dog collars, belts and deck chairs.You can find a range of all our merchandise including books, socks, ties and paintings on our website www.stedwardsoxford.org/whats-on/school-shop MERCHANDISE

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