(previously the Wymondham College Association)
Contents List
Regaining Contact
Old
Wymondhamians|
(previously the Wymondham College Association) Contents List
Regaining Contact
Old
Wymondhamians |
Introduction and Constitution
Minutes of the First Meeting (1956)
Minutes of the Last Meeting
Goodbye to Carole
The 2004 Committee (click to enlarge): Roger Garrard, John Beales, Colin Leaford, Julie Harding (Ebbens), Jack Smith, Steve Read, Phil Robinson, Mike Herring, Carole Arnold, Philip Wade, Alan Bridges, David Spinks
There have been several past-pupil bodies since the founding of Wymondham College, but little continuity. The Wymondham College Association (WCA), renamed the Old Wymondhamians in 2007, represents an initiative that, it is hoped, will create a firm and lasting bond with the College and will provide a focus for alumni. The members of the General Committee are listed below. The Alumni Secretary is the principal point of contact. She runs the College Alumni Office and is also Administrator of the on-line Alumni database.
Alumni Office
Wymondham College
WYMONDHAM
Norfolk
NR18 9SZTel: 01953 605566
Fax: 01953 603313
E-mail: alumni@wymondhamcollege.com
Chairman: Colin Leaford
Vice-Chairman: Mike Herring
President: Pat Howard (nee Marsh)
Treasurer: Steve Read
Secretary: Jackie Glenn
Committee: Carole Arnold, Bill Atkins, John Beales, Roger Garrard, Iain Trafford (staff rep), Julie Harding, Michael Brand, Phil Robinson, Bob Rowell, Asha Simmons, Jack Smith and David Spinks.
Archiving sub-committee: Roger Garrard (Chair), Bill Atkins, Michael Brand, David Spinks.
Social/Reunions sub-committee: Colin Leaford (Chair), John Beales, Bob Rowell.
Communications sub-committee: Mike Herring (Chair), Bill Atkins, Carole Arnold.
Fundraising sub-committee: Phil Robinson (Chair), Steve Read.
Old Wymondhamians will not be expected to pay annual subscriptions, however donations may be made at any time! Please consider joining the 100 Club and make use of the Affiliate Links on this web site when buying CDs, books, videos, toys and electronic items on-line - it won't cost you a penny more than direct access to the shops concerned.
Please read the WCA Constitution (PDF file).
Carole Arnold retired from her position as Wymondham College Association (WCA) and Wymondham College Trust (WCT) Secretary in September 2005 (see below for photos taken at her leaving 'do'). She was replaced by Joanne Allen, who had a busy year before taking retirement in December 2006. Jo (left) and Carole at the 2005 Summer Fayre
The 2006/2007 WCA Chairman, Mike Brand, with the College's new Alumni & Marketing Officer, Jackie Glenn, at the June 2007 Committee meeting. Jackie has now moved from the rather cramped accommodation in the Chapel to an office in the new admin block (an extension of the Refectory building). The old Alumni office will be retained as a permanent archive and display space for the Association.
Minutes of the First Old Pupils Meeting
15th July 1956The first general meeting of the Wymondham College Old Pupils Society was held in the Lecture Room in Wilkinson Court on Sunday 15th July 1956. As no Officers of the Society had previously been elected, Mr Ryde acted as Chairman and Mr A. Chilvers recorded the minutes to begin with.
Mr Metcalfe opened the meeting by giving an address welcoming the Old Pupils at the Reunion and went on to emphasise the importance to the College of an Old Pupils' Society, its formation forming another step in the history of the College.
Nominations for the election of a President were then called for by the Chairman, in reply to which Mr Harbord proposed that Mr Metcalfe be elected President, this being seconded by Mr Stearman. No further proposals were forthcoming and Mr Metcalfe was unanimously elected President.
The third item on the Agenda was the election of a Chairman. Mr M. Beck proposed that the Chairman should be an Old Boy, this being seconded by Miss G. Eastwood. No amendment was made to the proposed and it was carried by a large majority. Nominations for the Chairman were then called for. Mr J. Smith proposed Mr M. Beck, this being seconded by Mr A. Howe. There were no other nominations and Mr M. Beck was unanimously elected Chairman. At this point Mr Ryde, who had been acting as Chairman, handed over the chair to Mr Beck.
Mr Beck being established in his new position, the meeting moved on to the next item on the agenda. This was the election of a Secretary. Miss G. Westwood proposed that the present Secretary Mr A. Chilvers should continue in office. Due to the probability that he would no longer be resident in the county he declined to stand. Mr Ryde proposed Miss A. Bean and this was seconded by Miss Shepheard. Miss M. Brown followed by proposing Miss M. Seaton, her proposal being seconded by Miss A. Goward. A vote was taken and Miss A. Bean elected Secretary. At this point Mr Ryde proposed a vote of thanks should be recorded in the minutes to Mr A. Chilvers the retiring Secretary. This was unanimously agreed upon.
The election of a Treasurer was brought forward from point six to point five on the Agenda. Miss M. Scott proposed Miss J. Daniels and this was seconded by Miss M. Hall. A further proposal came from Miss M. Brown who proposed Mr D. Diggle and this was seconded by Mr D. Spinks. Mr D. Diggle was elected Treasurer by 38 votes to 15.
The election of a Committee to consist of two Old Boys and two Old Girls then followed. Nominations for a Girls' Sports Secretary were first called for. Mr A. Chilvers proposed Miss J. Daniels and this was seconded by Mr A. Howe. Mr T. Tilley proposed Miss P. Coles, being seconded by Miss M. Savage. Miss J. Daniels was elected Girls' Sports Secretary by 35 votes to 15. For the office of Girls' ordinary Committee Member Miss M. Scott proposed Miss J. Harris and this was seconded by Miss J. Daniels. Miss P. Coles previous nomination was then considered for ordinary membership of the Committee. Miss J. Harris was elected ordinary member by 35 votes to 15.
Nominations for two Old Boys to the Committee were called for. Miss M. Brown proposed Mr D. Spinks as Boys' Sports Secretary and this was seconded by Mr T. Tilley. As this was unopposed Mr D. Spinks was unanimously elected Boys' Sports Secretary. Miss Shepheard proposed Mr J. Hagg as an ordinary Committee Member and this was seconded by Miss M. Brown. Mr D. Spinks proposed Mr H. Harbord and was seconded by Mr A. Chilvers. A final nomination was made by Mr J. Smith who proposed Mr A. Chilvers and was seconded by Miss G. Eastwood. Mr A. Chilvers was elected ordinary Committee Member.
Several amendments followed as a result of discussing point 7 on the agenda. The final decision reached was that the members of the Staff to act as ex-officio members of the Committee should number four in all and consist of two male and two female, one of each being a senior member of Staff. Nominations were called for and Mr J. Hagg proposed Miss Shepheard which was seconded by Mr T. Tilley. Mr C. Stearman proposed Mr Ryde and was seconded by Mr A. Chilvers. Mr R. Collins proposed Mr Bailey and was seconded by Mr D. Spinks. Mr Bailey however, did not wish to stand. Miss J. Harris proposed Mr Appleyard and was seconded by Mr H. Harbord. Finally Miss G. Eastwood proposed Miss Brunning and was seconded by Miss J. Daniels. All the nominated members of staff, with the exception of Mr Bailey were elected ex-officio members of the Committee.
As a result of open discussion on point 8 it was decided that the name of the Society should be left open and suggestions sent to the Secretary. Amongst the suggestions made at the meeting were "The Impressionists" by Mr T. Coppin and "Wymondham College Old Students Association" by Mr H. Harbord. The choice of a badge and tie were also left open.
Points for the constitution were also left open and it was decided that that the Committee should draw up a provisional constitution which would be presented to the Society for debate. Mr J. Smith proposed that Mr Diggle should bank with Barclays Bank rather than the Tuck Shop Fund, and this was seconded by Mr Chilvers. It was unanimously agreed upon. On the point of membership it was decided from open discussion that people leaving should apply for membership to the Committee who would decide.
There were several other points raised when the Chairman called any other business. Miss G. Eastwood proposed that Dr Mosby and Miss Tebbutt be elected Honorary Vice-Presidents. This was carried unanimously. Miss Eastwood also proposed that all ex-members of of staff and present members be invited to attend Society functions. This was seconded by Mr A. Chilvers and carried unanimously. Mr J. Smith proposed that a Committee list be sent to all members and was seconded by Miss G. Eastwood and carried unanimously. Miss G. Eastwood proposed that a provisional date for the next annual general meeting be made. This was seconded by Miss M. Brown and was unopposed. Mr T. Tilley proposed the last weekend of the summer term in 1957. Mr N. Daniels seconded this and again it was unopposed. Amongst suggestions were official Society stationery and a Society magazine. With this the meeting closed.
COMMITTEE MEMBERS
President Mr Metcalfe Head, Wymondham College, Wymondham, Norfolk Chairman Mr M. Beck "Clavering," Ashby Road, Loughborough, Leicestershire Secretary Miss A. Bean 8 Woodside, Neatishead, Norwich Boys' Committee Members Ordinary Member Mr A. Chilvers "The Knoll," Pastures Hill, Littleover, Derbyshire Sports Mr D. Spinks Norwich Road Farm, North Walsham, Norfolk Girls' Committee Members Ordinary Member Miss J. Harris Elm Cottage, Whitlingham Lane, Trowse, Norwich Sports Miss J. Daniels Flint Cottage, Antingham, North Walsham, Norfolk Treasurer Mr D. Diggle 6 Wildfields Road, Clenchwarton, King's Lynn Temporary -
12 Coppice Avenue, Hellesdon, Norwich Members of Staff as ex-officio Members Mr Ryde
Mr Appleyard
Miss Brunning
Miss Shepheard)
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)Wymondham College, Wymondham Honorary Vice Presidents Dr Mosby Miss Tebbutt
Minutes of the Last Committee Meeting
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Alumni Secretary Carole Arnold was dined out by the Wymondham College Association Committee and representatives from the College on 24th September 2005 at the Bird in Hand, Wreningham. After the dinner Carole was presented with a crystal decanter and a set of glasses. She hopes to continue her involvement with the Association.
Attendees were Carole Arnold, Victoria Musgrave, Bob Rowell, Jack Smith, Asha Simmons (Ramseebaluck), Mike Chambers, Phil Robinson, David Spinks, Roger Garrard, Julie Harding (Ebbens), Philip Wade, Mike Brand, Colin Leaford, John Beales, Steve Read and Bill Atkins. The following photos were taken by David Spinks.
Wymondham College Remembered
