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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.
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.
Events
2009/10
Cornish (SouthWest) Spring
Luncheon 23 April 2010
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
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.
Cornish Autumn Luncheon
Lord Leycester Hospital
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