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Events 2009/10

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Cornish (SouthWest) Autumn Luncheon 23 October 2009 The Autumn Lunch was held this year on 23 October 2009 and we had changed our venue to the Lanhydrock Hotel and Golf Club just outside Bodmin. It is good to report that 25 OSE attended, including His Honour John Bishop, President of the St Edward’s School Society, who spoke for a few minutes about St Edward’s School in 2009. Amongst those who attended for the first time were Ronald Luckman (C 1940- 45) and Alan Nixon (F 1937 – 1939). It was quite an occasion to introduce Alan Nixon to Christopher Powell-Williams (F 1936 – 1939) as I don’t believe they had met since 1939. OSE Carol Service – 6 December 2009 At the end of the Christmas term the Warden welcomed over 150 OSE to the School’s Chapel Service. The audience were treated to some splendid carols ( Jesus Christ the Apple Tree being my personal favourite) sung by the Chapel, Chamber and the Vox choir. We then retired to the North Wall to enjoy mulled wine and minced pies. A lovely way to start the Christmas festivities. OSE, friends and families are reminded that they are always welcome back to the OSE Carol services. Please check on the SES Society section on the website for dates of events. www.stedwards.oxon.sch.uk OSE Annual Dinner and AGM – 27 March 2010 This March over 120 SES Society members, OSE and guests welcomed Andrew Cherry (B 1957 – 1960) as the new President and thanked the out-going President, John Bishop (D 1956 – 1961) for his tireless work over the last year. The AGM was swiftly followed by drinks in the Dining Hall and an ambitious and delicious three-course meal provided by the excellent catering team. It was another very enjoyable evening where old friends were able to catch up and reminisce and hopefully a few new friends were made too.

Cornish Autumn Luncheon

Cornish (SouthWest) Spring Luncheon 23 April 2010

Midlands OSE Dinner at Lord Leycester Hospital, Warwick – Friday 14 May 2010 – James Synge (B 1964 – 1969) It’s not every evening you get to eat in one of the country’s oldest working buildings, but those attending the Midlands OSE dinner on 14 May were treated to just that. Thanks to the generousity of its Master, the 14th Century Lord Leycester Hospital in Warwick was host to 37 guests including 16 OSE, 7 from the MCR and the Warden. A presentation by one of the “Brothers” in the Guildhall, was followed by a look round the ancient timbered gallery and courtyard. An excellent meal in the Great Hall (we were in good company – King James I had eaten there some years earlier) and reasonably-priced drinks made for a very jolly and friendly evening. We also had the honour of a 1930 entrant – David Theophilus – whose anecdotes and humour enchanted us all, along with his school photo of that year. Following the loyal toast the Warden kindly gave us his usual interesting and entertaining update on recent happenings at the School. No ghosts were observed, but it was a night to remember.

The OSE Spring Luncheon was held on Friday 23 April 2010 and we returned once again to The Crown Inn, Lanlivery. Thirteen OSE sat down for lunch, rather down from the record 25 who attended last October at Lanhydrock Golf Club. The various excuses for non-attendance varied from Icelandic ash, a summons from the Crown Court, to the old favourite “it’s my wife’s birthday”. The Autumn Luncheon will be held on the 15th October, once again at Lanlivery, and anyone over the age of 60 and new to Devon or Cornwall who would like to join us is asked to contact Martin Bishop on 01566 880019 or martinbishop@btinternet.com

Lord Leycester Hospital

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