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by Elvie
Wed Feb 22, 2023 9:49 pm
Forum: Abuse cases and related discussions
Topic: Statement of Acknowledgement from CH
Replies: 12
Views: 32577

Re: Statement of Acknowledgement from CH

Well done to all those who have been involved in this. I'm no expert but i think it's a good statement which doesn't try to deflect or detract blame or accountability. I hope that for those direct victims it provides at least a small amount of comfort in acknowledging their suffering at the time and...
by Elvie
Wed Jul 13, 2022 1:21 pm
Forum: General Chat - CH Stuff
Topic: Opinions on the recent ‘Final Band Parade’ Videos
Replies: 14
Views: 12661

Re: Opinions on the recent ‘Final Band Parade’ Videos

Thanks for being prepared to put together an email. My thoughts: 1) it looked great. As if there were a group of kids who have had 2 severely disrupted years due to covid which caused them significant challenges but were able to enjoy a bit of well planned and harmless fun 2) it's good to see the sc...
by Elvie
Sat Jan 29, 2022 2:59 am
Forum: Abuse cases and related discussions
Topic: Elizabeth Cairncross
Replies: 129
Views: 179615

Re: Elizabeth Cairncross

Unfortunately no it cannot. In order to obtain access to it, I had to approach the trial Judge, Christine Henson QC and state my reason. The reason I gave was that I wished to investigate her fitness for a role as Chair of Governors at Salisbury Cathedral School. I undertook not to distribute the t...
by Elvie
Fri Jan 28, 2022 7:50 am
Forum: Abuse cases and related discussions
Topic: Elizabeth Cairncross
Replies: 129
Views: 179615

Re: Elizabeth Cairncross

I think it might be time for a word to the wise. This issue is clearly very important to some of our contributors for reasons which are entirely understood and, I think, fully justified by the cases that have been prosecuted to date. It would, however, be sensible to remember that this forum is acc...
by Elvie
Thu Jun 17, 2021 11:47 am
Forum: General Chat - Non CH
Topic: Does Being Bullied at School Help to Prepare You for Life?
Replies: 9
Views: 3493

Re: Does Being Bullied at School Help to Prepare You for Life?

No doubt the pot will be stirred and perhaps that was the intent, but let’s hope it doesn’t turn ugly! In my experience some of my contemporaries were subject to horrific bullying. I was often amazed by their resilience to keep going. In later life some have become successful, some have forgiven, an...
by Elvie
Wed Apr 21, 2021 7:53 pm
Forum: General Chat - Non CH
Topic: The wacky world of catheters
Replies: 8
Views: 17825

Re: The wacky world of catheters

I had one of those a few years ago when my back stuffed up. I told the doctor who had the pleasure of doing the plumbing work that he had just come to take the piss out of me. I don’t think he’d ever heard that one before!
by Elvie
Mon Mar 08, 2021 3:40 am
Forum: General Chat - CH Stuff
Topic: The End of Marching in to Lunch?
Replies: 13
Views: 6899

Re: The End of Marching in to Lunch?

Might as well get rid of the uniform at the same time. They could turn big school into a JD sports so that pupils can get easy access to the right tracksuits for the conditions. Thinking it through a bit further, is there any need to actually go to the dining hall? an Uber Eats style arrangement cou...
by Elvie
Fri Sep 18, 2020 5:26 am
Forum: Abuse cases and related discussions
Topic: Webb and sexual abuse at CH
Replies: 25
Views: 13902

Re: Webb and sexual abuse at CH

This letter seems at odds with Robert's message on the schools response.
by Elvie
Sun Mar 15, 2020 5:01 am
Forum: General Chat - CH Stuff
Topic: CH Closed. COVID19
Replies: 35
Views: 13518

Re: CH Closed. COVID19

Could it be more about CH being an ideal location for a temporary hospital?
by Elvie
Sun Jan 26, 2020 10:46 am
Forum: Abuse cases and related discussions
Topic: Here's a hypothetical
Replies: 163
Views: 2539594

Re: Here's a hypothetical

I hope McCall is found before he gasps his pathetic last. I think he might be the most prolific of the lot, typically the worst evade their comeuppance. What can we do?
by Elvie
Fri Jan 24, 2020 11:43 am
Forum: Abuse cases and related discussions
Topic: Michael Porteous
Replies: 19
Views: 20858

Re: Michael Porteous

Isn't there another ex staff member (ERM) in exile in Thailiand? It seems you can join the web of grubs together quite easily
by Elvie
Sat Oct 26, 2019 11:18 am
Forum: General Chat - CH Stuff
Topic: Congratulations To Joe Launchbury
Replies: 111
Views: 67693

Re: Congratulations To Joe Launchbury

Hmmm, I can't help thinking that we'd be saying the same about Kruis or Lawes if either of them was the OB (I'm assuming we all agree that Itoji is a shoo-in). Joe is just unfortunate that we have great strength in depth in the 2nd row. As for ... the 3rd place playoff! shame on you, Elvie! Blasphe...
by Elvie
Sun Oct 20, 2019 1:01 pm
Forum: General Chat - CH Stuff
Topic: Congratulations To Joe Launchbury
Replies: 111
Views: 67693

Re: Congratulations To Joe Launchbury

Kruis and Lawes both toured with the Lions.
by Elvie
Sun Oct 20, 2019 8:10 am
Forum: General Chat - CH Stuff
Topic: Congratulations To Joe Launchbury
Replies: 111
Views: 67693

Re: Congratulations To Joe Launchbury

He'll probably get the full 80 mins of the 3rd place playoff!

Agree with comments, a great player, deserved a lions place. If anything he's probably too nice a bloke for Eddie
by Elvie
Wed Aug 07, 2019 11:14 pm
Forum: General Chat - CH Stuff
Topic: Tom Lawson: the interview
Replies: 23
Views: 10269

Re: Tom Lawson: the interview

did you pour 2 separate glasses or one after the other in the same glass?

I have a mental image that your delight inspired you to fill 2 glasses and sit back to savour the moment