I am pleased to report another extremely successful event last Saturday at Ye Olde Cherry Tree, Southgate when we managed to match the numbers attending our first reunion in 2003. The 25 present had a wonderful time. Those unable to come missed a real treat. Apology was received from Beryl Skinner (Hayter 42) the Association Website and Newsletter Editor. who was unable to join us this year, and will eventually be responsible for putting this and the photos on the website.
NEW FACES
The reunion exceeded our expectations when several new contacts were able to come at short notice, including Hazel Cotsford (now Andrews), Tony Aves, Brian Woodhall and Myra Stanbury, over here from Australia on a visit.
Don Turner and Geraldine Richards (now Warrant) came for the first time. Barbara Dunbar (now Coe) was found recently in Spain, but was unable to come at short notice, but promises to come next year (old friends can be put in contact meanwhile).
Don Turner made the trip into a long weekend, researching his old church and school, St Michael's, and his old Wood Green haunts, plus his birthplace near Hatfield. Other pupils might like to make it a life enhancing project in a similar fashion next year.
RETURNERS & OLD FAITHFULS:
Some who had come once to the 2003 reunion came again, like Sandra Negus (now Bacon), John Mercer, John Knights (1955) and Marshall Wright, all very welcome. Other returners after an one visit included Georgina Hurst (now Huber & a friend of Myra) and Alan Willett.
The faithful regulars like Keverne Weston, Jean Frances, Dorothy Peters, Barry Wilkinson, Malcolm Sell, David Crease,Tony Heaton and Bob Bowes, Ray & Elaine Conner all made it again, making it a real friendly occasion.
I was lucky to see several old class mates like Tony Heaton and John Mercer for the first time in 48 years.
Please correct me if some details are slightly incorrect - sign of a rusty mind.
CLUE MASTERMINDS:
Special thanks to people like Rob Bowes and Keverne for supplying vital clues to trace new faces like Tony Aves, and also to Tony Aves for turning up at very short notice (three days!). Keep the clues coming and we could have even more new faces next year.
David Stevens was unable to come because of his son needed an urgent back operation. We wish him and family a speedy recovery. Barry Wilkinson turned up despite a chest infection, displaying his usual Trinity loyalty and determination - thanks Barry.
MISSING PERSONS
Past regulars we missed, perhaps because of the relatively short notice, included Peter Haines, Sue Binning (now Rimmer), and Valerie Kearey (now Dickson). Janet Manchester (now Charles) came in 2003 but was unable to come this year.
Lastly a special thanks to Keverne Weston for keeping the reunion going when interest was flagging, and to Dorothy Peters, still in Wood Green, and attending the main Old Scholars events in North London for a long time. Magnificent torch bearers, keeping the flame alive!
Former pupils we have addresses for, but have not yet come, include James Grayston, Marion Cribb, Pat Maguire (now Cohen), Sandra Stockley (now Fleming), Carolyn Selkirk (now Ryde), Keith Patchett, Geoffrey Morsley, Keith Sellwood, Barry Livingstone and John Douglas.
If anyone has special influence on these "shy" pupils, and manages to persuade them to come will receive some sort of prize next year.
Please keep the untraced list of former pupils under your pillows, in case a clue comes to you in a dream -
( suggest you include paper & pencil to write it down at once), Extra copies of this list can be supplied on request at any time.
ON HOLIDAY Janet Creasy (now Dutton), John Solder and Alan Barter were going on holiday and could not attend, but sent their best wishes to old friends.
NEWSLETTER?
I am considering sending out an Occasional Newsletter by email later in the year, so any news items and snippets of information, please let me know for inclusion.
2009 EVENT - When?
Please everyone, keep in touch and make next year even more spectacular. I will book the function room to make the pub less crowded.
Suggestions for a time more suitable for them are very welcome, especially from those abroad like Fred Tippett, Elaine Dulley (now Snowdon), Doreen Elam (now Patel) and Vic Deeble in Australia (email not working).
Any mistakes /omissions are all my own work.
Best wishes for the summer. Keep in touch. Thanks again to Keverne - he is the real hero!
Peter Turner
