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| Mullie Borrett (Hon OF) celebrates 90th birthday |
Last Updated: Friday, 22 January 2010 |
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 20th. 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.
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| James Miller - former Headmaster (1989-1994) |
Last Updated: Friday, 22 January 2010 |
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.
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| Glenys Maulden (Hon OF) |
Last Updated: Monday, 11 January 2010 |
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Norman Porter (Hon Gen Sec) is sad to report that Glenys Maulden (Hon OF) died on 9th 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.”
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| An appeal on behalf of the family of Maisie Keable |
Last Updated: Saturday, 9 January 2010 |
We have recently been made aware that the daughter of Mrs Keable, who used to work in the College kitchens, is severely ill and the family are in the process of setting up a charity called “For Maisie”. Maisie has just completed a 6-week radiotherapy course at Addenbroke’s, but is still undergoing chemotherapy. Costs are big for the family, particularly as work is difficult for both parents due to the time they are having to give to caring for Maisie.
Although the College has provided support to the family and supports this appeal, it is not within the remit of the Society itself to be able to donate to this cause. However, we thought some Old Framlinghamians, particularly those who know of Maisie, might be interested. If you want to make a donation, it should be a cheque made out to ‘Patrick Keable’ (her father), and sent to Sarah Moore, 4 Tudor Close, Framlingham, IP13 9SL. Sarah Moore is organising the fund-raising for the charity.
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| Leonard Squirrell print of the College offered to OFs via Tony Martin |
Last Updated: Saturday, 2 January 2010 |
 Tony Martin's grandfather, James Mason Martin (OF 1888-94), was a significant patron and sponsor of the artist Leonard R Squirrell, and Tony (G 47-55) has a fine collection of Squirrell's works in all the media in which he produced them (oils, pastels, watercolours and engravings).
He was approached, recently, by a lady from Needham Market who asked if he would like to buy her copy of an aquatint engraving of Framlingham College - but since Tony already has this in his collection, he offered to contact the Society's website team to see if any OF would like to acquire it. read more
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| Sir Mark Hedley (G56-65) wins award |
Last Updated: Monday, 21 December 2009 |
Richard Sayer (S56-61) spotted that Sir Mark Hedley (G56-65) was awarded a prize in The Times Law Page's annual awards for 2009. He won the prize for Judicial Anger Management in response to the incompetence of a public authority.
In his judgment criticising Orkney Island Council and Cambridgeshire County Council for their failures to give priority to the needs of a very vulnerable child, he revealed that he "found it necessary to adjourn the hearing briefly so as to ensure that no wholly improper judicial observations escaped my lips", and he had not given his judgment immediately "because I did not trust myself to express my views in a temperate manner".
Mark sent a copy of his judgment to both Westminster and Holyrood to draw attention to the behaviour of the two councils. You can read the full article on Mark's judgement here or his distinguished entry here
We have the best judiciary in the world and Mark is one of the best - great intelligence with a human touch.
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| SOF London Supper - Tuesday 26th January 2010 |
Last Updated: Saturday, 19 December 2009 |
The next London Supper has been arranged for Tuesday, 26th January, 2010 at The Farmers Club, 3 Whitehall Court, London, SW1. The cost is £32 per head, which includes half a bottle of wine per person. An added attraction is that the new Head, Paul Taylor, will be attending and speaking at the Dinner.
Please let Keith Handley know as soon as possible if you would like to attend.
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| Jack Meynell (Hon OF) |
Last Updated: Monday, 14 December 2009 |
Many of you will remember Jack Meynell (Hon OF) from your days at the College, particularly if you were involved in Shooting or the CCF. More recently he has been a regular attendee at Suffolk Suppers. We are sad to let you know that he passed away on Friday 11th December.
His funeral took place on Saturday, 19th December, at 11am at Framlingham United Free Church.
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| OF Hockey matches vs the College |
Last Updated: Monday, 14 December 2009 |
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UPDATE : The Mens College v Society of Old Framlinghamians Hockey match was played on Saturday 12th December at the College. A strong SOF team won an impressive 5-1. Full report to follow.
There will also a Girls netball match ( 2 sides) v the College on Tuesday 5th January 2010. Contact Sinead Collins if you are interested in playing in these matches.
Further information can be found in the new Facebook Group called “Old Framlinghamian Sports” which has been set up to advertise future SOF sports fixtures against the College. We hope that this arrangement will enable would-be participants in OF sports fixtures with the College to make quick and direct contact with organizers. read more
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| Three Sopranos – Sunday 13 December 2009 |
Last Updated: Thursday, 3 December 2009 |
Christina Johnston (V01-06), Chantal Clelland (M98-04) and another gifted soprano Juliet Liddell together with Rob Goodrich from the College, will be performing at St Mary’s Church, Great Bealings near Woodbridge, Suffolk on Sunday 13 December 2009.
Tickets (price just £5) to this event can be obtained from our very own Norman Porter (01473 735565 or nhp@rillcott.co.uk ) or reserved to be available on the door. Proceeds in aid of the Great Bealings Church Organ Fund.
Click here to see further details.
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