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 60 years

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	100 Club The February OW 100 Club draw was carried out at The Black Swan Inn at Horsham St. Faith and this month's winners were:- Mike Herring - resident of Kings Cliffe near Peterborough & William Hammond - resident of North Walsham Attending this month were Philip Wade, Alan Bridges, Jennie Foster [Clarke], Teresa Downes [Lansdale], Jo Voelker [Bassingthwaighte], Steve Human, David Spinks, myself and Steve Read. The Black Swan was originally constructed in the early 18th century and has been recently refurbished but has managed to retain the old timber beams and atmosphere of a historic building. It was quite busy for a Wednesday evening and a few had their supper here and our restaurant critics [and there were a few more this month!] gave it a thumbs up. The beers on offer were Greene King IPA, Marston Pedigree and Ruddles County. A score of 9.0 is well deserved. The March 2014 draw will be held at The Ostrich in Castle Acre on Wednesday 26th March 2014 at 8.00 pm Best Wishes, Phil Robinson OW 100 Club Administrator PS – The April draw will be held on Wednesday 16th April 2014 at a venue to be advised.

	Click on Bella's photo to read about the OW Travel Award and find links to her blog.


February Update The Sixties Bunch - “A few Days in Liverpool:- The 60’s Bunch are going to Liverpool from Tuesday 22nd to Saturday 26th April staying at the Travelodge Liverpool Central The Strand which currently has double / twin rooms at £25 per night Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday with Friday at £51 which equals £126 for the four nights. Breakfast is £6.65 / day extra if booked on-line. We have booked a few rooms and have one left over If you would like it for the sum of £152.60 please let me know. Fingers crossed for some dry, sunny and warm weather. Look forward to seeing you there if you can make it. Philip Wade” Lady Enid Ralphs We have heard the sad news that Lady Ralphs has passed away. I only recently had the pleasure of meeting her and she was an amazing lady. A message from the Principal on the College website can be read here. Also see below under College News. Fiona Barrow We have also heard that Fiona passed away in January. Ms Barrow was a member of staff from 1977 to 1999, taught French and was also Deputy Head of Kett Hall. Wendy Slade Wendy Slade was a pupil of Wymondham College from 1987-1992 and has recently been in touch. See her email here along with a link to an article in the EDP about her restoration work. We have put her in touch with the College as she has offered to come and talk to pupils about her work. If you would be prepared to come to College to talk to current pupils about your profession they are always looking to get past pupils involved. Email me and I will pass on your details. Edith Cavell Jo Mills (ex of Worcester House) has been in touch as there is currently a petition on change.org to have the face of Edith Cavell on a £2 coin. She suggests that Wymondham College is a good place to promote it. Whether you were in Cavell or not, perhaps you would like to support this. You don't have to write a letter, just sign up online. Click here for details. For previous updates please click here.

College News

Leading Norfolk figure Lady Ralphs passes away at the age of 99
Norwich Evening News

She was governor of Norwich School, Wymondham College and Culford School and was president of the Norwich branch of the United Nations

“Do everything you can” to get your children a place at Wymondham ...
Norfolk Eastern Daily Press
Wymondham College has been included in a list of 20 schools society magazine Tatler claims are the “creme de la creme” of the state sector.

100 Club Update - OWs in 2013 - Click here for the latest news and for information on how to join.

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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.

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