Wymondham College Remembered

	"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

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	100 Club The August OW 100 Club draw was carried out on Wednesday 28th August 2025 at the Waggon & Horses in Griston (near Watton). This month’s winners were: - Davod Tilson - £60 – resident of Tallington, near Stamford James Roberts - £60 – resident of Norwich & Pat Howard (Marsh) - £30 - resident of Great Hockham, near Thetford Steve and I were joined by Sandra Howard, Robin Postle, Chris Parnham, David and Geraldine Howard, Beverley Sennett (Millard) and husband Richard. The draw was kindly carried out by Chris. The September OW 100 Club draw will be held on Wednesday 24th September 2025 at 7.30pm at The Wheatsheaf in West Beckham (south of Sheringham). Take care all. Phil Robinson OW 100 club administrator - Philrobinson55@btinternet.com ADVANCE NOTICE The December draw will be held on Thursday 4th December 2025 at the Queen of Iceni, Riverside Road, Norwich from 11.30am where we will be joining the "60s Bunch" for their annual Christmas get together.= 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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September 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. 60's Bunch Christmas Drinks - Date for the Diary ‘Pre-Christmas drinks this year will be on Thursday 4th December from 11.30ish at the Queen of Iceni pub which is on the Riverside, Norwich. (approx. 300m from the Railway Station walking towards Carrow Road). Look forward to seeing you there!’ Philip Wade Annual Golf Day 27th June 2025 A report and photo can be seen here. More photos to follow, watch this space ..... 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.

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Wymondham College Remembered

September Update

The Great Wymondham College Getaway!!

60's Bunch Christmas Drinks - Date for the Diary

Annual Golf Day 27th June 2025

Don't forget to visit our new website:

https://www.theoldwymondhamians.co.uk

New Old Wymondhamians Website has been launched

100 Club Update