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Urgent Appeal for old Magazines

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 17:50:00 +0000

Update : Thanks to Alan Bewick, James just now needs a good copy of Autumn 1980. If you can help, please contact James by clicking here.

Original story : For some time now James G Ruddock-Broyd (G46-52) has been trying to get a full set of magazines together so that they can be bound up and preserved. He’s very nearly there but is appealing for anyone who has unmarked copies of the following editions to urgently get in contact:

Autumn 1980, Spring 1986, Autumn 1986, Autumn 1987, Spring 1988

Spectators needed for aspiring Halford Hewitt team

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 13:50:45 +0000

Gavin Cowell, OFGS team captain, reports that the Halford Hewitt, the largest premier amateur golf tournament in the world, is again nearly with us. The team, at the time of going to press, is Gavin Cowell - Rob Atton - Richard Graves - Jonny Newton - Charlie Plunkett - Patrick Spraggs – Matt Stolls - Andrew Towler - Peter Watts & John Wybar. As you can see we have some excellent players forming a strong team so support from friendly OFs would be most welcome. A special welcome should be given to Patrick Spraggs who left the College last year with a very promising golfing career ahead of him – both he and John Wybar, who are currently studying at Scottish Universities, will be making a long journey to play.

The Halford Hewitt represents the pinnacle of inter-school alumni golf, and has been going since the mid-1920s - see www.halfordhewitt.org for more information. It is some time since the OF team has got beyond the first round – in 2007 we went down 1-4 to Sherborne, and in 2008 we went down by the same margin against Glenalmond. In 2009, after losing to Highgate 1 ½ - 3 ½, we had an excellent run in the Plate, beating Westminster 2/1, Bishops Stortford 2 ½ - ½, before losing to Liverpool 0/3 in the quarter final.

David Turnbull, OFGS Hon Sec, reports, "This year we have been drawn against Dulwich in the first round on Thursday, 8^th April at 11.30am at Royal St George's Golf Club, Sandwich. This could be a very difficult match as Dulwich are some 49 places above us in the ranking order. A win for us would mean that we might have to play against Tonbridge, the holders, in the second round – a very tough draw!”

Gavin and David would very much appreciate the support of OF’s (golfers or otherwise). Royal St George's lies in magnificent countryside and is scheduled to host The Open Championship in 2011. For further information, please check the Events menu item.

SOF AGM & Essex Supper: Friday 23rd April 2010

Sun, 21 Feb 2010 17:00:59 +0000

This year's Essex Supper will again be held at The Warren Golf Club, Woodham Walter (7.15 for 7.45pm, lounge suits, guests welcome), where OFs have become used to an extremely warm welcome in beautiful surroundings.

The Supper will follow the Society's AGM (6.45pm start) which, in its turn, follows the Essex Council Meeting (5.30pm start).

In addition to the supper, OFs might like to know that the golf club welcomes them to play a round of golf earlier in the day (at the special rate of �18.00 - see "Read More").

To find out more about The Warren, please click this link to: The Warren Golf Club

The cost of the supper will be �23.50 a head, which represents astonishing value for money, and applications for places should be made to J G Rankin using the form you can download by clicking here. For further information, please email John Rankin.

If you would like to play golf, please note that Members of The Warren have rights to the first tee until 9am. For the rest of us, the club has instituted a tee-time reservation system, which operates up to a week ahead. You should call Dawn at Reception on 01245 223198. John Rankin has agreed a special discounted rate of �18.00 for OFs on the day, so do make sure you ask for this.

The Diary of a Metronome

Sun, 14 Feb 2010 17:43:08 +0000

Sandy Walker (R2000-2005), the OF Rifle Club’s most successful ever member, travelled to New Zealand as the youngest ever member of the Great Britain Rifle Team. At a mere 22 years of age he is now an international sportsman.

He is only the third OF to shoot at international level, following John Horton in 1972 and David Argent in 1994.

The wunderkind, known to his OFRC clubmates as the Gangling Metronome, gives us an exclusive view of what it is like to shoot at the highest possible level – click here to read his story.

General Sir Patrick Howard-Dobson GCB (R33-40)

Sun, 14 Feb 2010 09:15:42 +0000

A Thanksgiving & Memorial Service to celebrate his life was held in the Chapel of the Royal Military Academy, Sandhurst, at 2pm on Thursday 4^th February 2010. A full write up on those attending can be read here.

OFs present at the Memorial Service were : David Mason (President), Jim Blythe, Nigel Burnip, Charles Carter, Chris Essex, Gerald Garnett, Peter Howard-Dobson; Simon Howard Dobson, James Howard-Dobson; Alaistair Howard Dobson, Alex Howard-Dobson, Peter Liell, Barry Lorkin, Tim Mitchell, Richard Overend, Norman Porter, John Rankin, Brian Rosen, Simon Rosen, James Ruddock-Broyd (and Mrs Christine Ruddock-Broyd), Richard Sayer, John Stevens, Richard Vaughan Griffiths, Andrew Wright, plus Andrew Fane (Hon OF and Chairman of Governors), Bill Rimmer (Governor), Selwyn Prior (Former Governor), Bob Williams (Hon OF- formerly a master at Brandeston).

Click here to read the letter Norman Porter sent to his family on behalf of all Old Framlinghamians and click here to read the full article in the "distinguished OFs" section, which now includes the obituaries from the Daily Telegraph, The Times and the EADT.

11 November 2009: It is with great sadness that we announce the death of one of our most distinguished OFs, General Sir Patrick Howard-Dobson GCB (R33-40) on Remembrance Sunday. He had been in hospital briefly, but was recovering well, when he had a gentle heart attack and died peacefully.

The following notice has appeared in the Telegraph “On Remembrance Sunday, 8th November 2009, peacefully after a short illness. Chorister, sportsman, soldier and endless volunteer, he leaves behind a large family proud of his many achievements. A Memorial Service will be arranged in due course. The funeral, for family and friends, will be held on Tuesday 24th November at 2 p.m., at St John the Baptist Church, Snape, Suffolk. Family flowers only, please, but donations are welcomed to the Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal, c/o Tony Brown's Funeral Service, Saxmundham, Suffolk, IP17 1EH. Enquiries, tel: 01728 603108.”

Update on S.B. Cambria

Sun, 31 Jan 2010 14:36:27 +0000

Some time ago Bill Collard (S55-58) gave an update on the S.B. Cambria (see Read More below). Bill is Project Manager on the restoration of this lovely old sailing barge and is giving a presentation on 17 March 2010 at a fund raising lunch. Please click here for details.

If you are interested in going please e-mail Bill

S.B Cambria is now berthed at Standard Quay, Faversham, Kent and the restoration project is already in progress having started on 19th November 2007. Those interested in following this three year rebuild may like to check into the Cambria web site at www.cambriatrust.org.uk . This site is updated on a regular basis.

2010 Annual Dinner

Fri, 29 Jan 2010 17:22:41 +0000

The 2010 Annual Dinner is arranged for Saturday 27th March. For several years our Annual Dinner has been held in London and has proved to be very popular. However, the Society feels that it is time for a change and, as many OFs live and work in East Anglia, this year we are moving to Brandeston Hall.

The cost will be an amazing �30 per head to include half a bottle of wine per person and two pre dinner drinks. Special arrangements are being made to ensure a full turn-out of OFs, particularly younger ones - please click on Read More for further details. You are asked to note the following:

* Michael Holden is once again organising the Dinner. Contact details: MRK Holden, Eastings, 99 High Street, Linton, Cambs, CB21 4JT. Tel: 01223 891418. email. Please click here to read Michael's letter of invitation.

* Some OFs and their partners will need to travel considerable distances so we are arranging a full day out � not just the Dinner � in order that you can meet more of your friends and contemporaries. Norman Porter is organising a series of events, starting with a buffet lunch at the Queen�s Head followed by a planned walk around the area. Other events follow including a vintage car parade, tennis, golf etc. Please click here to see schedule for all the day�s plans.

* Because of the special nature of the event, it is expected that tickets will be in short supply. Michael strongly recommends that you click here to download an Application form and make your application for tickets as soon as possible.

* In order to encourage younger OFs to attend, a special discount (�20 instead of the full price of �30) will be made available to the first 30 under-30 paid-up applicants for tickets.

Mullie Borrett (Hon OF) celebrates 90th birthday

Fri, 22 Jan 2010 08:35:10 +0000

Norman Porter (Hon Gen Sec) is delighted to report that Mullie Borrett, Hon OF and widow of Norman (S31-36), celebrated her 90th birthday on January 20^th. There is to be a celebration lunch on Sunday 24th January at Frinton Golf Club. A number of OFs have been invited. The Hon Gen Sec will be taking along a card conveying the congratulations of the President, Officers and members of the SOF.

James Miller - former Headmaster (1989-1994)

Fri, 22 Jan 2010 08:33:40 +0000

OFs will be sad to hear news of James Miller, former Headmaster (1989-1994) Gwen Randall’s predecessor, and Honorary OF. He had been suffering with back problems which led to his being admitted to hospital, in the spinal unit at Oswestry. He had surgery on his spine, but the outcome was such that he has been told that he will never walk again.

James had only recently retired from The Royal Grammar School, Newcastle and moved to their home: Orchard Cottage, Eardisland, Leominster, Herefordshire HR6 9BJ. The house will have to be adapted to cope with the new situation.

Glenys Maulden (Hon OF)

Mon, 11 Jan 2010 23:34:17 +0000

Norman Porter (Hon Gen Sec) is sad to report that Glenys Maulden (Hon OF) died on 9^th January 2010. She is survived by her husband John (G 45-50), daughter Sonia and grandchildren Christopher and Vicky.

He says “She had been in hospital. As the wife of John, who was for many years a Housemaster, she did much to help her husband, and that was the main reason why she was elected to Honorary Membership. John has said that it was Glenys' wish that there should be a private family cremation and that he would respect her wishes. He assures me that he is well supported by members of his family who live locally.”