Old Wandsworthians Memorial Trust

Wandsworth School Choir Reunion

Saturday 21st October 2006, held at St.Paul's Community Centre, Inner Park Road, SW18

The fifth choir reunion was attended by slightly fewer 'old boys' than in previous years, but the 39 who did make the get together, along with several wives, girl friends, and partners, had another most enjoyable evening. About 25 others who had been unable to attend, expressed their disappointment at missing an event that they always looked forward to.

One notable feature at every reunion has been the sight of our ex-member of staff, Nigel Spearing, arriving on his bike, all the way from Hammersmith! He is obviously fitter than most of us and this year, to add to the excitement, whilst attending the event, he padlocked his bike and then realised his keys were still at home! The thought of him walking all the way home was too much to bear, so a little bit of DIY vandalism helped break the chain and he was seen happily cycling off in the dark about 10.30pm. What stamina!

As always, it was announced, during some notices, how much we appreciate the grant that is given to the choir reunion account from the Old Wandsworthians Memorial Trust. Without it, the cost per head would obviously have to go up.

The enthusiasm to hold reunions seems to increase each time we meet and towards the end of the evening, several people were suggesting that we should make it an annual event, especially as we are all getting older! Also, if some people can't attend for unavoidable reasons, they wouldn't have to wait too long for the next opportunity to catch up with their friends.

A short survey was carried out, the vast majority choosing to meet every year, and the easiest solution seemed to be to hold the event on the first Saturday in October each year, so that everyone would know the date well in advance. Consequently, the usual hall and caterers have been booked for Sat. 6th October 2007, and have also been reserved for Sat. 4th Oct.2008!

The names of those who attended the 21st October reunion were:

Damian Allain

John Bourton

Phil Cadman

Graham Day

Keith Eldridge

Mark Emney

Wilf Finbow

Steve Hattersley

Ron Hollis

Jim Hughes

Brian Johnston

Robin Jones

Chris Lacey

John Lally

Martin Lince

Mary Lince

Peter Love

David Munden

John Munden

Michael Nicholls

Barry O'Shea

Mark Painter

Geoff Park

Ray Pritchard

Neil Read

Pat Read

Nelson Roberts

Brian Sawyer

Fred Shaub

Geoffrey Shaw

Andy Smetham

Rob Smith

Nigel Spearing

Adrian Thompson

Judy Thompson

John Tobin

Geof West

Les West

George Willis

After another most successful and enjoyable evening, we can now look forward to our next reunion in October.

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