Rhubarb

St Edward’s r h u b a r b

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1966 The Rev J MalcolmAcheson (G, 1961-1966) has retired after nearly twenty years as Rector of Storrington in West Sussex. He was given a wonderfully warm send-off at two full church services by hundreds of parishioners and friends, who were also thanking Malcolm’s wife Pauline and their son Joseph for their notable musical contributions to the Church. Malcolm and Pauline are now living in Eastbourne. 1967 Keith Page MBE (D, 1963-1967) was awarded an MBE in the Queen’s Birthday Honours list for services to education and voluntary service to young people. After 47 years in teaching he retired from Cowplain Community School, Waterlooville, Hampshire in July 2014. He taught PSHE and was also Duke of Edinburgh Award leader and coordinator. 1976 James Barnes (G, 1972-1976) still keeps in contact with several OSE from his school days, including those pictured here at his son’s wedding: Rick Smart (C, 1970-1975), Bishop Peter Hullah – (assistant Chaplain at St Edward’s) – James Barnes (G, 1972-1976), George Barnes (B, 1967-1971) and Will Higgins (B, 1971-1976).

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Martin Lynch, second from the right, at his most recent cycle ride

1983 Martin Lynch (H, 1979-1983) has

1979 Col MikeVernon (B, 1974-1979) has recently left the Army (Coldstream Guards) after just over 35 years of service, starting as soon as he left Teddies. He has taken up the appointment of Secretary to the Central Chancery of the Orders of Knighthood in the Royal Household and was appointed as an Extra Equerry to the Queen on 1st January 2015. He continues to live in the Scottish Borders with his wife and two sons. Neil Protheroe (F, 1974-1979) runs Manakau Lodge, near Kaikoura, New Zealand. Situated in beautiful mountain surroundings amongst groves of manuka trees, and enjoying panoramic views towards the blue waters of the South Pacific, Manakau Lodge is a luxury rural retreat, offering the discerning traveller the finest in boutique bed and breakfast lodge accommodation and warm, friendly, country hospitality. www.manakaulodge.co.nz Neil writes: “We had a visit from David Self (F, 1958-1963) and his wife a couple of weeks ago as part of a long-awaited post-retirement trip, and in anticipation of the morning breakfast service, I donned this custom-made rhubarb kitchen apron in his honour. The apron was made by my own wife’s fair hands with a little material- sourcing help from the OSE Office a few months ago!”

completed a second cycle ride for charity, and is gearing up for yet another! He writes: “Ok, it wasn’t smart the first time, when we did Perth to Sydney (4,200km), so we’re only going to be doing Adelaide to Darwin (3,000km) this time. Unfortunately, it still requires cycling 150km a day for eight days as part of a relay, which is about six hours a day on a very uncomfortable seat to raise money for the Black Dog Institute. So, whilst I will, no doubt, still be the worst cyclist on this jaunt, I can hopefully be

L-R: Rick Smart, Bishop Peter Hullah, James Barnes, George Barnes and Will Higgins (seated)

David Self and Neil Protheroe