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by harryh
Fri Feb 16, 2024 7:37 am
Forum: General Chat - CH Stuff
Topic: Reserve list
Replies: 1
Views: 307

Re: Reserve list

Although you are anxious, do not panic. Try to resist the temptation to ring at this stage. If you are desperate, then leave your call until next week, when you can ask on what date you might be contacted if places become available. As you aware parents of those selected have until early March to ac...
by harryh
Sun Nov 05, 2023 11:47 pm
Forum: General Chat - CH Stuff
Topic: Wiki is wrong! Launchbury
Replies: 8
Views: 23207

Re: Wiki is wrong! Launchbury

He has fallen on his feet since Wasps collapsed and been snapped up by Harlequins. Smith, Dombrandt, Care, Louis Lynagh, Joe Marler. You couldn't have picked a better team Joe. You would know I was a Quins fan wouldn't you. The Gallagher Premiership has seen three famous names fall by the wayside: ...
by harryh
Sun Oct 29, 2023 11:01 pm
Forum: General Chat - CH Stuff
Topic: Paintings in Chapel - Frank Brangwyn
Replies: 24
Views: 33926

Re: Paintings in Chapel - Frank Brangwyn

I am a bit shocked to discover that the artist behind the murals was celebrated to the extent of getting a 'knighthood', the paintings are embarrassingly awful and I had assumed that the Foundation was scraping the barrel and skimping on the artist by hiring a journeyman. It just shows how early th...
by harryh
Sun Oct 29, 2023 10:59 pm
Forum: General Chat - CH Stuff
Topic: Wiki is wrong! Launchbury
Replies: 8
Views: 23207

Re: Wiki is wrong! Launchbury

Last night I was watching the rugby and wondered what Joe Launchbury was doing now. I looked him up and was surprised that Wiki has him going to a school in Devon. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joe_Launchbury I’ve never corrected Wiki, but I’m sure others here have the skill to do so. The school ...
by harryh
Sun Sep 17, 2023 11:20 pm
Forum: General Chat - CH Stuff
Topic: Matrons
Replies: 27
Views: 31847

Re: Matrons

oakes123 wrote: Sun Sep 10, 2023 2:09 pm There were two Dutch assistant matrons if memory serves me correctly. Coming off the dais after lunch, they always made us concentrate (1972-1974)
Good memory. I remember the taller one being pictured in a housey coat...
by harryh
Fri Jun 09, 2023 10:38 pm
Forum: General Chat - CH Stuff
Topic: Miss Gracie, Matron in Maine in the 1960s?
Replies: 9
Views: 18910

Re: Miss Gracie, Matron in Maine in the 1960s?

All I can add, Andy, is that she stayed in Maine for c 20 years. Others might have a clearer idea.
I recall her as being firm and kind. All those bl**dy socks to fold!
by harryh
Wed Apr 05, 2023 11:01 pm
Forum: General Chat - CH Stuff
Topic: Guardian obituary of Pearl Norman
Replies: 2
Views: 3689

Re: Guardian obituary of Pearl Norman

Trongon Charsley wrote: Tue Apr 04, 2023 12:33 pm …who as K D P Harris was in Ward 4 at Hertford from 1937 to 1943:

https://www.theguardian.com/education/2 ... n-obituary
Thank you for sharing
What a splendid life led by a kind, happy person.
by harryh
Fri Mar 17, 2023 11:35 pm
Forum: General Chat - CH Stuff
Topic: Sam Odu
Replies: 3
Views: 8575

Re: Sam Odu

Might even be Cambridge!
by harryh
Thu Mar 16, 2023 7:48 pm
Forum: General Chat - CH Stuff
Topic: Sam Odu
Replies: 3
Views: 8575

Re: Sam Odu

Mid A 15 wrote: Wed Mar 15, 2023 11:42 am
harryh wrote: Tue Mar 14, 2023 9:18 am Sam has been selected for Oxford University for the Varsity match at Twickenham on Sat 25th March.
First one for 40 years?
Many congratulations, Sam
Congratulations indeed Sam. Do you know what position he plays Howard?
Centre, Andy.
by harryh
Tue Mar 14, 2023 9:18 am
Forum: General Chat - CH Stuff
Topic: Sam Odu
Replies: 3
Views: 8575

Sam Odu

Sam has been selected for Oxford University for the Varsity match at Twickenham on Sat 25th March.
First one for 40 years?
Many congratulations, Sam
by harryh
Sun Jan 29, 2023 10:59 pm
Forum: General Chat - CH Stuff
Topic: staff accommodation
Replies: 47
Views: 34672

Re: staff accommodation

Accommodation is allocated according to circumstance. Thanks for the response. What would be the likely arrangement for a family of three with a 7-year-old? Mostly I'm wondering if the living arrangements are conducive to a long-term stay. Or are they more comfortable for young single people who pl...
by harryh
Fri Jan 27, 2023 11:52 pm
Forum: General Chat - CH Stuff
Topic: staff accommodation
Replies: 47
Views: 34672

Re: staff accommodation

Accommodation is allocated according to circumstance.
by harryh
Fri Sep 30, 2022 11:18 pm
Forum: General Chat - CH Stuff
Topic: David Newsome
Replies: 15
Views: 13079

Re: David Newsome

Oh well....I thought David Nrwsome was a great man and a sincere Head Master. I have many memories of talking with him as a pupil - as a House Captain/School Monitor, and as captain of the 1st XI, to which he gave unswerving and greatly appreciated support. He was unfailingly honest and complimentar...
by harryh
Thu Aug 18, 2022 5:53 pm
Forum: General Chat - CH Stuff
Topic: A Level and Pre U results
Replies: 0
Views: 21941

A Level and Pre U results

Congratulations to the leaving Grecians who have worked so hard in the face of unprecedented adversity to achieve excellent results. Well done to those with a fistful of A*, but well done also to those whose C, D or E grades reflect countless hours of blood, sweat and tears.
Enjoy your futures.
by harryh
Sat Mar 12, 2022 7:04 am
Forum: General Chat - CH Stuff
Topic: Joe Launchbury
Replies: 3
Views: 3922

Re: Joe Launchbury

Let us hope Mr Jones gives Joe long enough at Twickenham troday to prove what we have been missing for the last two years.