Unofficial Christ's Hospital Forum

I am relieved to see that the Dinner is, this year, at CH.
For those of us who do not live "In the Smoke" accommodation is considerably cheaper !
I look forward to putting some faces to names ---- who's going ?

A thought has just occurred ---- how about holding it in Birmingham, for a more central location

Or is this Heresy ??

So are you and Mrs. Neill going? And are you staying over?
I will look out for you.
I am being pressurised from two sources to attend, so I probably will - taking with me another Hertford OB from the 60's, who now lives in America but who happens to be in the UK at the moment. I just jib a bit about paying £70 for a dinner at school, albeit that the price includes loads of free booze, of which I will be unable to partake due to the need to drive home afterwards - which I will have to do because of resident animals, and providing accommodation for said USA Hertford OB!

kerrensimmonds wrote:So are you and Mrs. Neill going? And are you staying over?
I will look out for you.
I am being pressurised from two sources to attend, so I probably will - taking with me another Hertford OB from the 60's, who now lives in America but who happens to be in the UK at the moment. I just jib a bit about paying £70 for a dinner at school, albeit that the price includes loads of free booze, of which I will be unable to partake due to the need to drive home afterwards - which I will have to do because of resident animals, and providing accommodation for said USA Hertford OB!

Pssssssssssssst Kerren

Drink to your heart's content and let your guest drive home

xx

TBA will not be with me at the Dinner --- I am taking my Grandson -----

He will undoubtedly steal any Limelight, I might have expected ----

Being a Handsome, Hunky 22 year old ---


I am staying at Southwater, with Mrs Alway --- my usual B & B at £50 the night -- twin beds. !

Sadly, as with previous years, it's far too much money!

I have noticed ---- with relief -- that, due to my advanced years, my dinner will only cost £40

The Grandson will still cost £70 !!

Think of the advantages of being rude to me -- face to face


Apropos "Face to Face" I think I mentioned, on another Topic, that I "Suffered" an attempred Mugging---

Later --- when the joke was going round the Church---I was accosted by a Church Elder, as having introduced "Hooliganism" into the Church ----- he giggled !

As a Christian ---- I offer the other cheek --- but you only get two shots -------
After that you are a Dead Man !!!

I am going to the Newbury dinner much more reasonably prices and being held at Newbury RFC under 25's get a further discount to £10

I usually spend an hour in "Make Up" before I venture out ----- "Because I'm worth it !"

But I doubt I could pass for 15 !!

Therefore, it is the Horsham affair for Me and the Grandson !

I received a letter yesterday.

£70 per head plus £40 per head accommodation ie £220 for two is a bit steep for me at the moment I'm afraid....

I have my tickets ----

I notice that the Grecians will be excluded from the Bar --- is this to preserve stocks of the Amber Liquid ?


I assume this is the same as the Cider, which we were allowed to drink, with the Housemaster -- LM Carey -- at the end of Term !!!

My son has just received his invitation as a YOB

I am being taken along as someone's guest, and now - with a week to go - I am panicking slightly about the dress code. Can anyone enlighten me?

Thank you!!

You'll be fine, Caron! I'm wearing black trousers, sparkly top, black silk shawl - and my clumpy shoes. And driving an electric buggy. Get the picture?! I don't think there is a dress code as such, but if you turned up in a jumper and jeans they might frown at you. Most men would be wearing black tie, and many ladies will be wearing long dresses. You always look stunning anyway. I've asked to sit near you.. hope that's OK?

As far as the men go --- (How far is that ?) it is usually Black tie, miniature Medals and Decorations.

But who is going to look at us ????

Well ! what can I say ?
The Dinner was excellent
The company was charming
The traditional Toasts were made
HOWEVER ---------
WE were treated to a speech, which lasted well over half an hour, resulting in the assembly being asked to leave quickly, as the Dining Hall had to be cleared by HALF PAST ELEVEN --- and there would be no time for further chat or "Nightcaps" at the Bar !
Several Guests had, already, left their seats and departed.

The speech consisted, to my understanding, of a recitation of the recruitment, achievements and self-congratulation, of the Speaker.

I found this to be a very disappointing end, to what had been an immaculately organised occasion.

Am I alone ?