St Edward's Rhubarb Issue 5

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CricketTour A squad of 16 1st XI and Development cricketers embarked on a Caribbean adventure over half-term to Barbados, where they played six games in nine days against a strong selection of school, club and invitational sides. They were hosted by Henry Oakley (G, 1987-1989) and her husband Will at the Cobblers’ Cove Hotel, where the School team presented them with a signed cricket bat.

Military Dinner The CCF and OSE Office joined together on Thursday 3rd March to host a dinner for all those who have been or are currently serving in the forces. We were joined by Nick Coram-Wright (CCF), Richard Anderson (CCF), Keith Shindler (CCF), Tom Holdsworth (CCF), John Wiggins (Hon. Sec.), Mike Palau (Vice President), Mark Cripps (1996-2001), Patrick Lyster-Todd (1968-1972), Edward Lea (2006-2011), John McCleery (1986-1991), Sarah Bayley, Giles Malec (1988-1993), Clare Malec, Rosie Hamilton (2000-2005), Patrick Hinton (2006-2011), Georgina McHardy (2004-2008) and Jason Webb (1999- 2004). We hope this will become a regular feature in our events calendar.

E V E N T S

West Side Story Pupils brought the New Hall to life with West Side Story on Friday 20th November, the third time the School has performed the musical in its history. The casts of 1976 and 2003 were reunited, and took their front-row seats for the action. We were delighted to be joined by Former Common Room Sheila Pargeter, Simon Taylor and Nick Quartley.

Old St Edward’s Lodge No 5162 Of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons within the Province of Oxfordshire The OSE Lodge needs your help. The school Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons within the Province of Oxfordshire is keen to reach OSE around the country who are involved in Freemasonry. The Lodge meets in School four times a year with the kind permission of the Warden, but with a decline in numbers we are in danger of handing in our warrant. The current Worshipful Master is AlexYoung (A, 1992-1997) and the next meeting is on Saturday 7th May. All meetings take place at weekends during school holidays and the group dines locally. For further information and to record your interest in attending please contact treasurer Bill Graham (F, 1961-1965) on 07785 398009 or email bg4847@ aol.com, or secretary Guy Williams (G, 1970-1973) on 07752 814144 or email guyandsue.williams@ btopenworld.com

Robin Clifford (C, 1971-1976) and Maxi Heil (G) both played Action.

Curtain-call with the casts of 1976, 2003 and 2015