St Edward's Rhubarb - 2018

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Ted had a long career in the timber trade and successfully went on to run his own company. Ted loved sports all through his life. He played rugby for Wasps at a high level until 1967, remaining a keen supporter and becoming treasurer of the Wasps Golfing Society. He played rugby for Hertfordshire 1961-64 club cricket for Chorleywood for 30 years from 12 years old. Golf was a passion as a member of Moor Park Golf Club from 1976 he played off a single handicap - even ‘playing his age’ on the High Course at Moor Park at 71 years old. He was captain of Moor Park in 2002/2003, became a member of the Board and then President 2012/2015. Ted was always a keen OSE - attending carols and memorial events. His Martyrs support included playing cricket, rugby and golf, with over 20 years with Martyrs Golfing Society, enjoying the company of OSE and Common Room and Wardens. He was a regular supporter at Henley, quaffing the champagne from the Princess Elizabeth Cup after the 1984 win ended the 25-year drought since the 1968-1969 victories. Ted was a ‘presence’ at any event, a good speaker, warm and irreverent in his sense of humour, maintaining a wide connection with all people and events in sport.

missed by his family to whom he was always a calm, reassuring presence. He died peacefully and at home aged 89 in January 2017. BEAMENT – On 6th February 2017, Michael John Beament (A, 1967-1972). Manchester University 1973-1976, BA Economic and Social Studies. Joint Director BEST – On 6th March 2015, Andrew D’Ewes Best (C, 1944-1947). BIRCH – On 2nd August 2017, Polly Birch (née Dick) (J, 1998-2003), aged 32. The following tribute has kindly been provided by her friends Georgie Parsons (née Medwell-Bates) (J, 1998-2003) and Ally Harrod (J, 1999-2003): After a brief but fierce battle with melanoma cancer last summer, it was with enormous sadness that Polly passed away, leaving behind her husband Phil and four-month-old baby girl, Ada. In her memory a new wild garden has been planted next to the bee hives at Teddies. For any of you who had the pleasure of meeting Polls, you will know that she was the most caring person, who always put others before herself and could be counted on to be there for you when you needed her the most. She never took life too seriously and we all remember her infectious laugh echoing down the corridors of Oakthorpe. She was a fiendish sportswoman who dominated the right wing of the first team throughout her time at Teddies. In the 6th form she captained the top teams for both tennis and netball and vice- captained the 1st hockey team. Out of school, she was also a keen sailor and spent most of the summer holidays down on the Isle of Wight on the water. of Beament Leslie Thomas Recruitment Consultancy.

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John Bartlett

Ted lived in Chorleywood, Herts. He passed away suddenly 21st May 2017. He was married to Chris for over 50 years, they have two daughters and four grandchildren. BARTLEET – On 16th January 2017, John Edmund Bartleet (E, 1941-1945), peacefully at home, aged 89. Brother of David (E, 1943-1947) and Anthony (E, 1951-1956). His son Robin has kindly sent the following: After St Edward's John served in the Royal Artillery started farming at Great Tey in Essex in 1953, being married in the same year to Felicity Ann Daly. They had four children, Teresa, Robin, Timothy and Helen and enjoyed a good life on the farm at a time when farming was witnessing great technological change and consolidation. John enjoyed farming enormously and entered into local farming life where he chaired a local farming co-operative for 21 years and was parish councillor for 32 years. Skiing, sailing yachts in the Hebrides and fishing in Scotland and Ireland were great favourites, in which activities he and Felicity made many good friends. He is much in Palestine, just missing the Second World War. Afterwards he studied Agriculture at Pembroke College, Cambridge and

Ted Appleby

APPLEBY – On 21st May 2017, Edward Anthony Appleby (A, 1952-1957). Brother to Robert (A, 1960-1965), uncle to Amy (J, 2004-2005), Joe (G, 1991-1996), Laura (J, 1998-2000) and Tom (G, 1992-1997). Edward (Ted) Appleby Hertfordshire. Sport defined him. As a precocious leg spin bowling talent, he earned a place in the 1st X1 at 15, playing in 1955, 1956 and 1957. 6’ 2” tall, Ted Appleby was also a formidable sprinter – ‘always dangerous’ (Chronicle 1956) on the wing in the 1st XV in 1956, and Captain of Athletics in 1957, breaking the school long jump record. entered Cowell’s House in September 1952 from Beaumont House School in

‘Dangerous’ Ted Appleby - St Edward’s v Wellington College 1956 WON 15-3