Wymondham College Remembered

The July OW 100 Club draw was carried out on Wednesday 23rd July 2025 at the Parson Woodforde in Weston Longville. This month’s winners were: -

As we were unable to have a Tour and BBQ at the College this year, this event doubled as a sort of mini reunion as well as an OW 100 Club draw. The attendees, in no particular order, were:

Phil Robinson, Steve Read, Geoff Lewis (and wife Fiona), Andy Bowcock, Joy Hetherington (Anderton), Louise James (Hambleton), Jennie Foster (Clarke), William Trevethick, Jerry Linden-Ball, Anne Bradley (Ashworth), Sandra Howard, Joanna Voelker (Bassingthwaighte), Jane Harvey (Bassingthwaighte), John Mewse, Steven Hands, Guy Pettit, Lynne Pettit (Semmens), Jim Alston, Jonathan Green, Chris Parnham, Kate Parnham (Rate).

It is interesting to note that four of the couples first met at Wymondham College!! Also that there were five members of the 1972/73 1st XV rugby team in attendance. Quite a number of us had supper before the draw and a few stayed over (and even overnighted in their campervan in the car park!). The Parson Woodforde team were very friendly and accommodating and we had full use of their dining area for the evening. The draw was kindly carried out by Lynne.

Thanks go to Geoff for dragging us all together for this event.

The August OW 100 Club draw will be held at The Waggon & Horses in Griston (south of Watton). This is not a pub that I was aware of until recently and it seems eminently suitable for an OW 100 Club draw venue.

The September draw will be held on Wednesday 24th September 2025 at The Wheatsheaf in West Beckham (south of Sheringham).

I have been made aware of a revitalised Facebook page recently renamed Wymondham College Alumni which has lots of interesting comments and reminicences:- https://www.facebook.com/groups/1532014457127574

Just a reminder that the The Chapel Project appeal was launched with the aim of preserving the last remaining Nissen hut at the college. The Old Wymondhamians have made a substantial donation to this cause although it doesn't show up on this running total page.

If any of the above links do not work, please copy and paste into your browser. Ed.

	100 Club The July OW 100 Club draw was carried out on Wednesday 23rd July 2025 at the Parson Woodforde in Weston Longville. This month’s winners were: - Marion Reed (Rix) - £60 – resident of Boreham, Chelmsford Paul Kentish - £60 – resident of Hatch Warren, Basingstoke & Gerry Gunton - £30 - resident of Roydon, Diss As we were unable to have a Tour and BBQ at the College this year, this event doubled as a sort of mini reunion as well as an OW 100 Club draw. The attendees, in no particular order, were: Phil Robinson, Steve Read, Geoff Lewis (and wife Fiona), Andy Bowcock, Joy Hetherington (Anderton), Louise James (Hambleton), Jennie Foster (Clarke), William Trevethick, Jerry Linden-Ball, Anne Bradley (Ashworth), Sandra Howard, Joanna Voelker (Bassingthwaighte), Jane Harvey (Bassingthwaighte), John Mewse, Steven Hands, Guy Pettit, Lynne Pettit (Semmens), Jim Alston, Jonathan Green, Chris Parnham, Kate Parnham (Rate). It is interesting to note that four of the couples first met at Wymondham College!! Also that there were five members of the 1972/73 1st XV rugby team in attendance. Quite a number of us had supper before the draw and a few stayed over (and even overnighted in their campervan in the car park!). The Parson Woodforde team were very friendly and accommodating and we had full use of their dining area for the evening. The draw was kindly carried out by Lynne. Thanks go to Geoff for dragging us all together for this event. The August OW 100 Club draw will be held at The Waggon & Horses in Griston (south of Watton). This is not a pub that I was aware of until recently and it seems eminently suitable for an OW 100 Club draw venue. Take care all. Phil Robinson OW 100 club administrator - Philrobinson55@btinternet.com ADVANCE NOTICE The September draw will be held on Wednesday 24th September 2025 at The Wheatsheaf in West Beckham (south of Sheringham). I have been made aware of a revitalised Facebook page recently renamed Wymondham College Alumni which has lots of interesting comments and reminicences:- https://www.facebook.com/groups/1532014457127574 It's a Private Group so you might need to be approved by a current member. Just a reminder that the The Chapel Project appeal was launched with the aim of preserving the last remaining Nissen hut at the college. The Old Wymondhamians have made a substantial donation to this cause although it doesn't show up on this running total page. https://donatemyschool.com/project/page/wymondhamcollege?page=1&per-page=10 More details can be seen at here:- https://www.wymondhamcollege.org/404/news/post/41/the-chapel-project If any of the above links do not work, please copy and paste into your browser. Ed.
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August Update Don't forget the latest news and OW 100 Club results can always be seen at the new Old Wymondhamians website details of which are below. THE GREAT WYMONDHAM COLLEGE GETAWAY!! An Autumn Break with superb food, good company and an opportunity to recharge the batteries and mentally prepare for the onset of Winter!If all that sounds like a plan why not join us in a WyCol Getaway this October? We are headed to Headlam Hall, a superb Hotel and Spa (and more!!) situated on the foothills of the Pennines just west of Darlington. The highlights of this super-break are two evenings of delicious food in a really beautiful setting. Special menus will be created for the two private dinners (see below) and there will be plenty of opportunity to work up an appropriate appetite using the Hall’s facilities during the day. Please click here for more details. Don't forget to visit our new website: https://www.theoldwymondhamians.co.uk New Old Wymondhamians Website has been launched After an 18 month gestation and testing period, led by Chair and Vice Chair John Mewse and Nick Robinson, The Old Wymondhamians are pleased to advise all Wycol Alumni that the new dedicated OW website is now live. This is the formal announcement:- Announcing the launch of the brand new website for the Old Wymondhamians - theoldwymondhamians.co.uk - A fabulous 'One Stop Shop' for you to reconnect with the College and everyone who has attended. Take a look at all the archive material on WC Remembered (can you find any photos you're in?) Join the 100 Club prize draw and help raise funds for College related causes and have a chance to win monthly cash prizes. Keep up to date with all the OW news and future events, and please add your details to the "Keep in Touch' page - we'll then add you to the OW database so we can keep you updated on all things Alumni related. Take a look - we'd love to hear your feedback!! This will be the focal point for all OW related news and we encourage you to register as soon as possible. This WCR front page will continue to add news items until the new site is well established. Please do continue to send in any items or photos which can be put onto WCRemembered as this website will continue to be updated so all heritage and archive material is held in one place. Take a look now and add your details to the database. This is where you can find the new website: theoldwymondhamians.co.uk 100 Club Update Are you a 100 Club member? Every month two prizes of £60 and one of £30 are awarded and twice a year, July and December, we have a STAR draw when three larger prizes are awarded, £500, £250 and £100. Phil has updated the information on the 100 Club, which can be found h ere. To be in with a chance of winning why not join the OW 100 Club. Please get in touch with Phil Robinson and he will guide you through the process or look at the new OW website above where you can join. For previous updates please click here.

	"The manner in which one endures what must be endured is more important than the thing that must be endured" US Secretary of State Dean Acheson (who was Guest of Honour at the College's first Speech Day in 1958)

	A light-hearted look back over the past 70 years

August Update

THE GREAT WYMONDHAM COLLEGE GETAWAY!!

Don't forget to visit our new website:

https://www.theoldwymondhamians.co.uk

New Old Wymondhamians Website has been launched

100 Club Update