AGM. Well another AGM has come and gone. We were quorate, which was a start! Len Dyer was elected for his second year as President; the other Officers were coerced into another year; the Vice-Presidents proposed in the last newsletter were duly installed and the achievements and accounts of the last year were examined. Apologies were received from Brian French who was coming up from 'down-under' but not in time for the meeting.
School Concert. The President and several members visited School for the Annual Concert back in March. They enjoyed a varied evening with excellent performances from the Concert Band, the Swing Band, ensembles and soloists. The Jazz Group were a sensation, as were the Sax Quartet, who also performed at a recent Blitz Memorial Concert in Bath. ( just 60 years ago if your memory is that long). I seem to find it increasingly difficult to distinguish between the staff and pupils. A sign of something?
E-mail address? I now send around a dozen newsletters by e-mail. It's quick and saves a lot of postage. If you are on 'The Net', send me an e-mail and I'll add you to the list. I can export in most formats and add photos if you have the software. The news is also added to the web-site after a short interval, with any photos in their full glory. Contact me at rogerw@oldsulians.org.uk for this or with any news.
And talking of e-mails, Fred Ward (1950), now in Canada, found us whilst browsing around the Net. He hopes to be in touch with old friends including Bowrey the bat hunter!
Sadly Ken Dawes (1934), passed away in March. Ken was President in 1962, and with his brother Bryan, was responsible for a lot of the entertainment at Su's functions post war. The President and a number of members were at Haycombe for the funeral.
The Bath Chronicle issued an excellent supplement on the Bath Blitz in April, including mention of the attack on The School. A former pupil described how several fires blazed and were put out by two Masters on fire watch who undoubtedly saved The School! For the following week boys had to go to the girl's school. What suffering! What I had not appreciated was that more than 400 were killed during those three days and the damage was far greater than I realised. It doesn't hurt to be reminded now and then!
May 9th Golf Old Sulians v NHSOB away. Tony Bowrey will contact you if you are needed to defend the honour of the Association. 3 on the trot?
May 18th Rugby Club Dinner at Lansdown. Guest speaker is the legendary David Trick. Contact Peter Beach for details. (01225 423355)
June 14th Association Golf Day at Sham Castle. This year's organiser is Mike Wood. The 'Systemagic' hotline will take your calls to book your place. This event is increasing in popularity so get in early please. The usual format with morning medal at 0930, and afternoon stableford from 2.pm. Light lunch and evening meal available if you let Mike know on 01225 426800.
July 3rd Approach Golf at Victoria Park. 6.pm onwards. Last years winner was Neil Blake, who has the 'privilege' of organising this year! However, Peter Beach keeps the handicaps in his 'Book of Doom' so be at the start as soon as you can, or in the 'Malborough' afterwards.
August 1st Walking Rally/Treasure Hunt around the fair City. Sue Trude is now well practised in inflicting mental pain on the participants, and even the longest residents find things they never knew existed. Teams of 4'ish from 6.pm, start from the Abbey Churchyard, York Street side, near the Information Office. Modest charge per head. Let Tony Bowrey know the size of your team! 01225 463896
September 20th President's Night at Lansdown. From 8.pm, your chance to try your hand at skittles, darts and general knowledge, in the return of the 'Tri-athlon'! Enjoy a light buffet and the company of old friends with a competitive edge! It would be a great help if you let Len know how many are coming. He will then know how many bags of crisps he needs! (Phone Len on 0117 986 4514)
October 18th Annual Dinner at Menzies Waterside Hotel, Widcombe Basin. (The usual place!) Tickets £27.50, Black Tie or dark lounge suit. 7.30 for 8.pm More details next time.
November 22nd Ladies Night, Bath Golf Club, Sham Castle. Entertainment to be arranged. Details next time.
PLEASE PUT THESE DATES IN YOUR DIARIES NOW!