CHRIST CHURCH CATHEDRAL SCHOOL OLD BOYS' ASSOCIATION
The CCCS OBA was founded in 1933, and exists to keep former pupils and choristers in touch with the School, and with each other. All former pupils of the School, whether choristers or not, may join the Association. T he Association arranges Reunions, usually at the School, on a regular basis (usually every two years).
LAST REUNION, SATURDAY 11 JUNE 2005
The Reunion was attended by a number of regulars, and also by some who had not been seen for many years. We began the day at 12 Noon with Sherry in the McKenna Room Christ Church, attended by our President, the Dean of Christ Church, the Very Revd Christopher Lewis, and went on to lunch in Christ Church Hall. This was followed by a tour of the Cathedral, led by Hugh McDonald (Headmaster 1973-91), who provided much fascinating information about the early history of the Cathedral and College. The tour ended in the Cathedral garden, where group photographs were taken. We then returned to the McKenna Room for Tea & Biscuits in McKenna Room, followed by a General Meeting in the old Choir Practice Room, at which the proposal to form an Educational Trust jointly with the Parents' Association, for the benefit of the School, was approved and the constitution of the trust was ratified. Richard Lane was elected Chairman in succession to Ron Roberts. At Evensong Old Boys were allowed to join Choir in singing Walmisley in D Minor and the anthem Like as the Hart desireth the Waterbrooks, by Herbert Howells. The day ended with Sherry (again in the McKenna Room) followed by Dinner at the School, in the Hall of the Sir William Walton Centre, at which the principal guests were The Very Revd Nicholas Coulton, Sub Dean, Martin Bruce, Headmaster and Mrs Bruce, Paul Wavell, Deputy Headmaster, Mrs Lisa Mynheer, Chairman of the Parents' Association, and her husband Nicholas Mynheer. FORTHCOMING EVENTS Sports Day & Fair, Saturday 2 July 2005 The Association plans to have a Stand at the Fair, and all Old Boys are welcome to attend. Programme: Sports Day at 10 am - 12 noon, followed by picnic in Meadow and then Fair (weather permitting) or in school (if wet). Cricket Match on the School Playing Field, Saturday 3 September 2005 We are planning to revive this event, with a different format. It is hope to form two OB teams - “Under 30s” and “Over 30s” - who will play each other! This light-hearted event will include Afternoon Tea. Attendance is free! You can be either a player or just a spectator! Please contact the Hon. Treasurer if you are interested. An Idea for the Future: Singing Workshop & Concert, possibly Summer 2006 In the Cathedral, under the Direction of Stephen Darlington. Open to anyone connected with the music of the School (including non-choir) or the Cathedral, present and former choristers (including Worcester and Exeter), Lay Clerks, Choral Scholars, Staff, Parents (present and former), etc. Further details when available. MAGAZINE ARCHIVE The Association also makes donations to the School from time to time, for the purchase of equipment, etc. Members requiring further information, and former pupils who are not already members, are invited to contact the Chairman: Richard Lane: richardlane@blueyonder.co.uk Membership subscription is £12 a year, payable on 1 January to the Hon. Treasurer Gordon Hughes gordonhughes@btconnect.com News of members can be sent to the Hon. Editor of The Cardinal's Hat: JOIN THE ASSOCIATION! SEND IN YOUR NEWS! COME ALONG TO THE REUNIONS!
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