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by Gingerbeard17
Mon Jul 22, 2019 9:22 pm
Forum: General Chat - CH Stuff
Topic: The moon landing at CH
Replies: 27
Views: 8043

Re: The moon landing at CH

Was definitely during school holidays. I was the only one in my family to stay up and watch the whole thing. I sat and listened to Pink Floyd as it seemed appropriate somehow.
by Gingerbeard17
Mon Jul 22, 2019 7:14 pm
Forum: Abuse cases and related discussions
Topic: Response from the Head Master
Replies: 34
Views: 15460

Re: Response from the Head Master

robert totterdell wrote: Mon Jul 22, 2019 5:27 pm

With - well I suppose love and best wishes

Rob
You have my admiration, love and best wishes, you sometimes leave me aghast with your courage and tenacity. I am in awe

Richard
by Gingerbeard17
Sun Jun 23, 2019 4:48 pm
Forum: General Chat - CH Stuff
Topic: 1968 and all that
Replies: 16
Views: 5045

Re: 1968 and all that

I left in 1960, just as Peter Cook and co were readying the end of the age of deference. A faint rumble of dissent deep underground. But in 1968 Paris was ablaze and Grosvenor Square was rioting. I'd love to know what was happening at CH from anyone who was there at the time. How did the sedate and...
by Gingerbeard17
Fri Jun 14, 2019 7:32 pm
Forum: Abuse cases and related discussions
Topic: Dobbie sentencing hearing
Replies: 93
Views: 44533

Re: Dobbie sentencing hearing

I think it is interesting but sad that the number of posters on this site has diminished, apparently because of the revelations. I haven't seen any posts by ex masters for a while and a lot of pupils that were sceptical of the accusations have disappeared. The last few months have had a huge effect ...
by Gingerbeard17
Fri Jun 14, 2019 10:00 am
Forum: Abuse cases and related discussions
Topic: Dobbie sentencing hearing
Replies: 93
Views: 44533

Re: Dobbie sentencing hearing

I am not addressing this to Richard, who has been so helpful throughout this whole episode, as I don't believe in shooting the messenger. The teacher lived with knowing what had happened , certainly with this boy, probably at least suspecting others without acting on it for over 25 years. The teache...
by Gingerbeard17
Thu Jun 13, 2019 6:15 pm
Forum: Abuse cases and related discussions
Topic: Dobbie sentencing hearing
Replies: 93
Views: 44533

Re: Dobbie sentencing hearing

Richard This raises so many questions. 25 years before the teacher thought it was safe to report? Was the teacher protecting the boy or his fellow staff? Was the language used by the teacher supportive? Did the boy feel supported or fobbed off. I don't expect you to be able to answer these questions...
by Gingerbeard17
Thu Jun 13, 2019 2:32 pm
Forum: Abuse cases and related discussions
Topic: Dobbie sentencing hearing
Replies: 93
Views: 44533

Re: Dobbie sentencing hearing

It isn't what it seems Bob. I will explain later but it actually was appropriate advice given the circumstances at the time. I look forward to seeing your explanation, but as a mental health survivor for 50 plus years and worker for over 20 years I can honestly say I have never seen "get over ...
by Gingerbeard17
Wed Jun 12, 2019 11:53 pm
Forum: General Chat - CH Stuff
Topic: Lousey magazine
Replies: 5
Views: 2480

Re: Lousey magazine

It worked for me. It just took its time.
by Gingerbeard17
Wed Jun 12, 2019 9:20 pm
Forum: Abuse cases and related discussions
Topic: Dobbie sentencing hearing
Replies: 93
Views: 44533

Re: Dobbie sentencing hearing

Horsham police claim justice has been done.. no mention of him being a chaplain

https://m.facebook.com/horshampolice/ph ... 47/?type=3
by Gingerbeard17
Wed Jun 12, 2019 4:38 pm
Forum: Abuse cases and related discussions
Topic: Dobbie sentencing hearing
Replies: 93
Views: 44533

Re: Dobbie sentencing hearing

12? That's half what Higgens got; is sporting abuse "worse " than school?
by Gingerbeard17
Thu May 16, 2019 6:42 pm
Forum: General Chat - CH Stuff
Topic: CH bans free speech
Replies: 10
Views: 3546

Re: CH bans free speech

Pe.A wrote: Wed May 15, 2019 9:16 pm
Who's a bad troll, then...? :lol:
Personally I think he's a brilliant troll... mire power to him 😊
by Gingerbeard17
Tue May 07, 2019 4:55 pm
Forum: Abuse cases and related discussions
Topic: Dates of birth of convicted abusers
Replies: 45
Views: 14546

Re: Dates of birth of convicted abusers

add .... who had the authority and/or power and/or connections to take strong and effective action IThere was a whole sodding infirmary which presumably had some sort of psychological care remit? After Hoskins came in there was. I was in the infirmary for a few weeks under his care and was sent off...
by Gingerbeard17
Sat May 04, 2019 2:44 pm
Forum: Abuse cases and related discussions
Topic: Trial of Gary William Dobbie
Replies: 328
Views: 107095

Re: Trial of Gary William Dobbie

I had confirmation classes with J H-M in that flat. He may well have moved after a short time when he and his wife had a(nother) child. I remember J H-M being in a house in Junior end when I was in my last couple of years , i even stayed there once when I went down to visit. Your memory is proven b...
by Gingerbeard17
Sat May 04, 2019 2:18 pm
Forum: Abuse cases and related discussions
Topic: Trial of Gary William Dobbie
Replies: 328
Views: 107095

Re: Trial of Gary William Dobbie

The Chaplain's house in those days was on the Avenue opposite Peele. It was converted into two flats when Robson took over. He lived downstairs and Hall-Matthews was upstairs with a young family. I'm sure the Hall-Matthews had a house down the Junior end while Robson held court opposite Peele, cert...
by Gingerbeard17
Sat May 04, 2019 12:48 am
Forum: Abuse cases and related discussions
Topic: Trial of Gary William Dobbie
Replies: 328
Views: 107095

Re: Trial of Gary William Dobbie

JR do you really believe that this all started happening after CMES left? There were rumours and accusations during his time which were covered up and dismissed. This was going on before, during and after your halcyon days.