Renata Joseph Old Wandsworthians would rightly have assumed that our legacy would be consigned to the history books, to be remembered only at the annual Old Boys lunches or on the internet via Wikipedia and Facebook…Well, you’d be wrong! The … Continue reading
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Imber Court The 2022 DPML was attended in February by some 112 Old Wandsworthians and guests. Many started arriving early to enjoy the now traditional barrel of Youngs Original. As always at this event, people gather to meet up with … Continue reading
At Saint Cecilia’s Sutherland Grove. Alan, Les and Femi with HR King award winner Ruby Sims and family. On December 1st at St.Cecilia’s Presentation Evening the winner of this year’s HR King award was handed over to Ruby Sims by … Continue reading
During 2021 the Trustees managed two face-to -face meetings and several Zoom calls. Roger, Alan, Chris, Andy and Femi have all had input into this year’s activities but I am sure they won’t mind if I single out Les, for … Continue reading
After such a long break due to the pandemic, the choir group finally managed to hold a reunion on Saturday 16th October 2021, at St Cecilia’s School. Unfortunately, due to health issues, Martin Saxby was unavailable to organise the event. … Continue reading
I hope this message finds you and your families safe and well. This has been a very testing period for many people across the UK. Our sympathies and condolences go out to everyone who has suffered illness or loss throughout … Continue reading
At the KIA Oval After meeting with Tom Harris, the marketing manager from Surrey County Cricket Club, and much deliberation over several other venues, it was decided that the Kia Oval near Kennington was the one most suited for holding … Continue reading
After a long wait, we finally were able to once again attend St Cecilia’s School for the annual Service of Remembrance, which was held on Friday 5th November 2021. Here we not only remembered the sacrifice of the Armed Forces … Continue reading
Imber Court This year’s celebratory Dave Pollard Memorial Lunch was moved to the summer due to the Covid pandemic preventing us gathering in the February/March slot, so instead of a Six Nations match we saw the British and Irish Lions … Continue reading
Cold Room Technician at Young’s Brewery The Old Wandsworthians had a longstanding relationship with the now closed Young’s brewery in Wandsworth. Here is an insight into what life was like working at the brewery from an Old Wandsworthian. Q1: Did … Continue reading