"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 60 years

	100 Club The November OW 100 Club draw was carried out at The White Lady in Worstead and this month's prize winners of £55 each were:- Eileen Baron [nee Miss Fox] – resident of Overstrand & Bob Cooke – resident of King’s Lynn Attending this month were Philip Wade and Alan Bridges [still with his crutches!] (3 draws in a row guys – perhaps we should be striking a medal to reward your enthusiasm!), Colin Farrington, Neil Sparrow, Andy Edwards, Joyce Pycroft [Daniels] and husband Brian (and later, son - Ian), Maggie Skipp [nee Smith], David and Sue Spinks, Guy and Lynne Pettit [Semmens] as well as myself and Steve Read. The draw was carried out by Andy Edwards who I hadn’t seen for 41 years!!!! It was good for so many to turn out on a chilly November evening. A convivial evening of chat and banter was had and a team photo was taken which can be seen here. The White Lady seemed a bit stark on entry but that may have been due to some recent redecoration works leaving the bar area a bit barren. It was also a bit chilly as the logs for the fire hadn’t been delivered, so we didn’t have a roaring fire to sit beside!! Some of us ate and I didn’t hear any complaints about the food. The beers on offer were Woodfordes “Wherry”, Humpty Dumpty “Little Sharpie” & “Lemon & Ginger” and Greene King “IPA”. A score of 8.0 was appropriate [a mark being deducted due to the lack of roaring fire!!] The December STAR draw will be the traditional pre-Christmas 60’s bunch get together at Take 5 in Tombland, Norwich on Sunday 15th December 2013. We expect the draw to take place at about 3pm. Come and rest your feet after all the Xmas shopping in a super establishment run by an ex-pupil and enjoy our scintillating company Hope to see some of you there, Best Wishes, Phil Robinson OW 100 club administrator Advance notice:- The January 2014 draw will be held on Wednesday 29th January 2014 at a venue to be advised.
December Update   Sixties Bunch Don't forget the Christmas drinks get-together: Sunday 15th December 2013. Take 5, Tombland, Norwich. From noon onwards. Look forward to seeing you there. Philip Wade   OW Travel Award Our 2013 OW Travel Award winner, Bella Watson, has now been in Uganda for nearly 3 months and to find out how she has been getting on click here for her blog.   JFK Remembered   With the JFK 50th anniversary being in the news recently, Brian Ellis has sent in his memory of the day: I remember coming out of prep at 7:30pm from Salisbury dining room to be greeted by matron, Miss (Dolly) Dolan. She wore a very solemn look on her face as she broke the news to us. I remember thinking that the tone of her voice and solemnity of her demeanour meant that I should be overcome with grief. I knew he was something to do with the Cuba crisis...whatever that was...but really wasn’t up to speed with world affairs sufficiently to grasp the enormity of the event. We stood silent for a while then had our supper. (Lights out was 8:30pm for us 1st years). I came to realize that JFK may not have been a saint but that the world had lost a great man. Citizens of the USA still grieve and ask questions. I’m sure that all those of a certain age will remember where they were when the news broke. I do! JFK still remembered with respect. Brian S. W. Ellis   Looking for Robert Cameron We have been contacted by a Mr Gammel who would like to get hold of Robert Cameron who was Head Boy a number of years ago. Some time ago he bought a car from Robert and he has found an item which he believes may have some sentimental value to him and wants to return it. He believes Robert is now living in Sweden but wondered if we had any contact details. Although Robert is on the database his details are not up to date, so if you have any knowledge of his whereabouts please email Julie and we can put Mr Gammel and Robert in touch.

November Update

Sad News

We have to report the passing of two OWs this month:

Richard Bawden - known as Dick - died on September 21st. He was Head of History in the late 50s/early 60s and a tutor in East, later Salisbury House.

Gerald Siviour, who taught Geography and Geology in the 1960s and latterly was a volunteer signalmen on the North Norfolk Railway. We understand that his funeral will be at Earlham Road Crematorium on Wednesday, November 6th at 13.30.

October Update

Lake Maggiore, Italy

Jane Everett who was a 6th Former in 1991/92 and has a B&B at Lake Maggiore in Italy has a special offer for a relaxing break over the first weekend in November for the Tutti Santi - All Saints Weekend, a great time to enjoy the autumnal culinary delights of the Piemonte region - mushrooms, chestnuts and polenta! Click here for details.

Justin Fashanu

Some of you may remember back in 2011 Nick Baker started to write his book: 'Forbidden Forward: The Justin Fashanu Story' and wanted to hear from anyone who remembered him. His mum, Betty Jackson, was a part-time music teacher at WC and he grew up in Shropham, Norfolk. Well the book is finally available to buy. It is available from Waterstones and WHSmith but if you order it directly from his website: www.justinfashanustory.com then it is two pounds cheaper plus he will throw in free packaging and shipping (definitely the best option!)

In the end, the book took him almost two years to complete and he managed to interview more than a hundred people who knew the footballer personally when he was alive.

September Update

College Wedding

History was made in August when Nadine Donelan and Ian Bird were the first couple to be married in the College Chapel. Their story can be read here.

School Song, Punk Style!

Derek Williams who was Media Technician from 1981-1985 has sent in a recording he made in the early 1980’s. This is the school song done punk style in the 6th form centre (now the music block?) on 6th March 1983. Click here to watch.

KL Magazine

Those of you still living in Norfolk may have seen the article on the early days at the College in the August edition of KL Magazine. If not you can read it online by clicking here. This will take you to the magazine and the article is on pages 82-84.

Earlier Updates

For earlier updates please click here.

College News

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100 Club Update - OWs in 2013 - Click here for the latest news and for information on how to join.
College Heritage Room	Click here for more information.
OW's in 2013	David Spinks has written a few words outlining our current situation and a call for new OWs to help with various functions on our Committee which can be found here.
	OW Newsletter Please click on the picture on the left to see the latest OW Newsletter.

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