Cumbria (West)

A reception was held in the Salad Room (Foundation) prior to the Dinner which took place in the Foundation Dining Room at St Bees School on Friday 28th September 2018 on the eve of St Beghians’ Day.

Those who attended were:

Guests - Mark George (Chair of the Trustees) and Mrs Sarah George (L/G 77-85).

Officials of the Society - Peter Lever (G 62-68) (President of the Society) and Mrs Jane Lever; David Lord (SH 60-65) (Treasurer of the Society) and Mrs Fiona Lord; Darryl Davies (FS 62-68) (Secretary of West Cumbria Branch) and Mrs Pat Davies (M 91-01); Mrs Pam Rumney (Secretary of the Society).

Alumni - Mike Brandwood (FS 61-66) and Mrs Kate Brandwood; Symon Brown (FS 75-78) and Mrs Sheila Brown; Alan Crowther (FN 55-60) and Mrs Evelyn Crowther; Laurence Gribble (SH 02-09); Tommy Lam (SH 88-90); Alistair Lord (SH 90-95); Andrew Miller (SH 83-90); John Ogden (FS 51-56); George Robson (FN 57-64); Edward Thompson (F 54-59); Don Williams (FN 61-64).

After a lovely meal prepared by Julie Farrer and Claire Bowes, the formal part of the evening began.

Michael Brandwood proposed the Loyal Toast and Darryl Davies welcomed everyone. As the school had reopened, Darryl felt it appropriate to mention a few famous Old St Beghians from the past and their contributions after leaving the school. The Society’s President, Peter Lever, spoke about the work that was currently being done behind the scenes to ensure the opening of the school ran smoothly. Peter concluded by proposing the toast to the school.

Mark George, Chair of the Trustees, then delivered an update on the present situation, beginning dramatically with the words, ‘We’re Open!’ Following his report, a few words were spoken by Laurence Gribble, a former pupil, who had done a great deal of work liaising with Danny Wang, Managing Director of Full Circle, the Chinese group which has gone into partnership with the Trustees of the school and of which Laurence is an employee.

There followed a special event when George Robson unveiled a plaque in the Foundation Dining Room to honour all those who had served in the Great War. It was appropriately placed above the panelling near the carved signatures of a number of those who had lost their lives in that conflict. It was quite a moving moment and George deserves all our thanks for researching and organising this.

All those present said how much they had enjoyed the evening.

Photos may be seen by clicking here.

 

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