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I will start by introducing myself. I am Richard Phillips. I attended St Michael's School with my brothers, John and Robin, from 1955 to 1958. I was reminiscing with a friend on our respective childhoods and I got to thinkings about my time at St Michael's. The upshot of it was that I did a search for the school on the web, and, Lo & Behold!!, I found the OMA web site. I was delighted!! To think that you all have such an active association! But then I thought that it was pretty unlikely that anyone would remember me (but that's me being negative). If you would be kind enough to drag out the 1958 panoramic photo of the school, you will see me standing at your right shoulder.
roberts@au1.ibm.com 5th July 2010
Hi all OMAA , trust you are all well or as good as it gets as we get older. News from the mother ship or more accurately the honourable John Wally informs us that they have gone hi tech with the distribution of the Newsletter and The Mitre. We of course in the outbacks of the colony are still relying on the pigeon post or some of you more extravagant OMAA 's may have lashed out on the later version of the kookaburra post which calls twice a day, morning and evening. So if you have subscribed to one of those talking handset things and connected it to your television or whatever that look alike box is , you may wish to try this new fangled method. Apparently all you have to do is type - sorry yes you need a keyboard thingy - www.oma.org.uk . and hit the "enter" key . Sorry you cannot tie the message to your pigeon or kookaburra. Apparently the www thing is a "cloud " and your birds would die in there. Your television thingy will now show you the OMA web site. This is where we have the Australian influence as I am assured that the web site is so called after the Australian funnel web spider. You can now go to the Library and read the latest newsletters etc. Not sure that I remember a library at St Michael's but it is there now cos I went there. Apparently it is in colour but my black and white box is fine for my level of requirement Please try this new fangled communication and let me know how you got on. If you hit any issues let me know. If you still want me to send the documents to you via pigeon or kookaburra let me know and I will send them to you. Les Roberts
SailTheBay32@aol.com 16th March 2009
As I lived abroad I did intend at some point plan to return to visit . As there was at that time no internet, I was unaware of the Schools closure until sometime in the late eighties. I accepted the fact that St Michaels (and my later school years experiences) were now just my memories with a small number of photographs to substantiate them . Last week whilst surfing the net I was staggered to find “The Mitre”. I spent days nostalgically viewing ALL the photos and communications and re lived the entire experience (I have a lot of spare time to use on nostalgia; you can only spend so much time varnishing your boats wood trim). Choir, Cadets , Class mates and fellow boarders , guys that I hung with were Ian Dupont , Martin Clare, Roy Nairn , Gerald Wase , Bary , Harkness , Coats, Gunner , Hodge , Heading , Craddock , Todd , Woolven , to name a few . The fact that so many of you are still in touch and sharing these memories is awesome . If appropriate I will send an aerial undated photo of the lodge and a group ACF photo not included in your existing library.
Glenn Anthony Godden 1957 to 1961 Boy 503.
rv.mikou@yahoo.fr 4th February 2009 Please note that on panoramic 1961 number 22 fourth row is me. My name is Dominique Engel and I am French. Number 14 the name of Magnus is Wallin and he is Swedish. Thank you. Friendly yours.
tracy.marsh18@tiscali.co.uk 2nd November 2008
Hi, My name is Stuart Marsh, I attended St Michaels from 65 to 66. I found a Mitre year book from 1966 and thought, is there a website? Wow!! All those people I know and some I had forgotten! What a brilliant website too, well done! I only Managed one re-union, that was at Heacham Hall. Anyone that knows me get in touch. I managed to be involved in most things, mainly through Chris White. How many remember decorating Hunstanton School? Was also in two of the plays.What has happened to Chris White? Have read the messages, anyone any more info. I will try to make the re-union. Stuart Marsh.
exchange4tx@yahoo.com 22nd August 2008
My name is Elaine Mudgett, I am an Old Michaelian, who is very excited about finding your website last night!! and I am thrilled that the assoc is still extant. I have been in USA since 1988. I had attended every reunion from 67 - 87! and I miss you all! My name was Elaine Clarke and I was at St Michaels from 1961 - 1965 . I would like my e mail address to be put on your list please. Hoping this finds you well, and thanks for all you do to keep the flame alive
grumpsusa@yahoo.com 28th July 2008
Good news, just back from the cardiologist and he has given me a clean bill of health, He said that I can go back to being normal, Must have been a better operation than I thought, as I was never normal before. He wants to see me again in three months for a check up. Mike Smith
hinckleytowers@aol.com 3rd June 2008 I have just received a progress report from Mike Smith in Florida. I am very pleased to report that Mike got through his Operation successfully and is now back home and starting on the long road to recovery. He has asked me to pass on his thanks to everyone who kept both he and his wife Shirley in their thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Best Regards John Wallington
hinckleytowers@aol.com 28th May 2008 Comments: This morning I have just received an email from our dear friend and Old Michaelian Mike Smith who has informed me that today he is due for urgent open heart surgery. Please keep Mike and his family in your thoughts and prayers and I will try and provide an update to Mike's progress in the next publication of 'The Mitre'. John Wallington Editor
ianlynian69@aol.com 13th May 2008 What a surprise to find a web site dedicated to St Michaels I thought no one was interested its superb and to see how we looked all those years ago, superb Ian Hammond 1959 - 1965
hinckleytowers@aol.com 11th May 2008 All Old Michaelian's who remember Jonathan Russell will, I am sure, want to know the latest Medical Bulletin regarding his health. Jonathan has been very poorly for most of this year and unable to carry out his duties as Parish Priest in Elham, Kent. Our dear friend David Ratcliff has been helping out during this time and it is David who has kindly kept us updated with Jonathan's health. Over the past week I have received two communications from David Ratcliff and I am pleased to report to you all that the second communication does provide some optimism. Jonathan has received a massive amount of Chemotherapy and there does appear to be signs that this treatment is beginning to show signs of success. Please continue to keep Jonathan and his family in your thoughts and prayers and I will continue to keep you all updated as further news is released. John Wallington
Contact Ruth Chilvers for Margaret's e-mail address. 11th April 2008 Hello, I have just found this site. I attended the School as a border in the mid to late 60's. Margaret Forman, I was also there with my brothers Ian & Andrew. Does anyone remember us? I shared the dorm with Carol Parsons, Anita Patel, Pauline Carr, and Erica. I remember the cold walk to Church each morning, the long walks on the beach, my awful performance as a fairy at Mr White's production of "Over the Rainbow", where I ended up being pulled off the stage crying! (I was only about 9) Also the jam sandwiches and mugs of tea on a Saturday, watching Dr Who in the tiny tv room. I was one of the youngest there at that time (as a border). Boys I remember are David and Kenneth (who was very kind to me when I had my long hair cut too short!). Would love to hear from anyone who remembers me or my brothers. Margaret (Forman)
camarguehengst@msn.com 4th April 2008: Hello everyone!. Please don't think that my question is a belated April fool thing. Does anyone know or remember the Recipe for the infamous, "St.Micheals Fish Pie"?. On the contrary to many of you, I used to look forward to it on Fridays. I dont seem to get the taste that I remember quite right with my experiments. Should I not be the only living ex OM that enjoyed eating fish pie perhaps someone could send me the recipe to, camarguehengst (at) msn.com Aah, Ian Durston and John Warboys on the scene. Remember you both very vividly!. John, you are retiring?. I'm still trying to earn enough to think of retiring. In Germany they would rather see you drop dead than have to pay a OAP. lol Richard Powley (ex day boy)
ssnndrstn@aol.com 29th March 2008 Great to see so many old faces! Ian Durston 59 to 65 approx day boy.
john.worboys1@btinternet.com 26th March 2008 Hi everyone. This is JOHN WORBOYS (1958-63) calling This is just to let everyone know,if you're interested, that I've retired from running the guesthouse in Stratford-upon-Avon. My new address is: 11 SAFFRON WALK, STRATFORD-UPON-AVON, WARWICKSHIRE CV37 6GN - Tel. no. +44+(0)1789 414 656 Should anyone wish to contact me, I'd be please to hear from you. Kind regards John Worboys
The Revd. Canon David Ratcliff
hinckleytowers@aol.com 23rd February 2008 Dear Old Michaelian, The 2008 OMA Newsletter can now be found on this Web Site. The 'Mitre' will be published and distributed to all existing Members during June so there is still plenty of time for contributions to be made. Best Wishes John Wallington Editor Old Michaelian Association
michaelbarnes13@verizon.net 14th January 2008 Good morning to you, imagine my surprise when by accident I discovered that Saint Michael had a wed page and an association. My time was brief at the school ( 1957-1959) but it left a lasting impression on me. please send me information on joining the association. Credit card would be preferably , but can send Dollars cash if you like. I remember Miss Hayes while desperately trying to ram knowledge into our young minds, always had somebody it seemed in her geography class, that had either lived or was from the part of the world we were studying. Poor Mr Taylor the history teacher always appeared on the brink of constant poverty. The Friday fish and mashed potatoes, has put me of eating fish for life. Having chocked on a fish bone I cannot eat fish without causing a nasty public spectacle. The epic bus crash with the old double Decker returning from London is still fresh in my mind, seeing myself as though in slow motion flying through the air. In fact the more I ponder the more I smile to myself at found old memories. looking forward to your reply. Cheers Michael Barnes
camarguehengst@msn.com 25 December 2007 "Three Kings from eastern lands afar, to Bethlehem followed the pointing star". So begins a Christmas Carol/Song/Hymn which I have remembed all my life from the choir at St. Michael's. This "pointing star", has been visible to us here since the middle of November, appearing in the east and one of the brightest stars in the sky. On this 24th December/ Christmas eve may I wish all Old Michaelian's a very happy Christmas and the very best for the coming year. Let us all perhaps take a minute out the celebrations to think of those who have no roof over their heads, live in fright that the next bomb will claim their lives or don't have enough to eat. Merry Christmas everyone. Richard Powley
maquis@maquis.karoo.co.uk 11th December 2007 Wishing all Old Michaelians a very happy Christmas and a prosperous New Year. Jenny and I can't wait to see you all again at the next reunion. Roll on October 2008. Gordon Littlewood (1955-1958)
hinckleytowers@aol.com 10th December 2007 On behalf of our President, Simon Pott, our Chairman Ian Dupont and all Committee Members, may I take this opportunity to offer to all Old Michaelian's all over the World a Very Happy Christmas and a Properous and Healthy 2008. Best Wishes John Wallington Editor Old Michaelian Association
camarguehengst@msn.com 10th November 2007 Hello out there, I'm Richard Powley & attended St. Michaels from 1961 to 1966 as a day boy. I sung in the choir and have vivid memories of a lot of the names I have read here. Henry Tayler, Michael Whight and Christofer Whight are all teachers that I remember very well as of course our illustrious Headmaster, The Reverend Roger Percival Pott. I served in the army from 1970 until 1976 and after my discharge, stayed in Germany where I am still living. I am married but we have no children. I would be very pleased to hear from any of you who may remember me. The Email is there for everyone to read. All the best to you all, Richard
rene.albert27@btopenworld.com 16th October 2007 Hello to all OMs out there in this small world of ours. Its getting smaller as i get older. My twin and I (Rene & Enos Albert. Register Nos. 950 / 951. were at St.Michaels 67-69 to the very end. I attended a reunion in the early 70,s with Ian Calder, cant remember much about it. Since then i've been busy carving my way in life.My experience at St. Michaels certainly stood me in good stead. I will eternally be grateful to the Rev & Mrs. Pott for looking after us one Christmas. A year we coulnt make it home for various reasons. They made it a memorable one for us. Rene Albert.
p.t.hodge@btopenworld.com 8th October 2007 Moving to Norfolk to this fabulous house (and 16 acres of woodland not too far away). Who knows I might even make the annual reunion in the next few years. The Cardinals Hat Back Street Reepham Norfolk NR10 4SJ All the best to all Old Michaelian. Paul Hodge
Notice 11th September 2007
www.norfolkcottages.co.uk Search All Regions And The Word 'Coach', The Rectory Should Appear.
gfparis@btconnect.com 14th August 2007 Hello Graham French-Paris here, I was at St Michael's for two years 1957/59 and just visited Heacham (The Shooting Lodge) and Ingoldisthorpe to show my wife and three daughters the school. The current occupants, welcomed us in and invited us to look around the grounds. They also showed me the OMA Guest book and I saw my old friend Robert Balshaw's name. I had just been talking about our wet Whit Monday cycle ride to (well I thought it was Cromer, but maybe it was Wells)! Good to find this site! Graham French-Paris
catton.catts@tiscali.co.uk 24th July 2007 What a good idea. I seem to remember that the East Anglian Archives convert all film onto CD to safeguard the original. Perhaps we could donate the films and ask them if they would make us a CD for our archives at the same time they make theirs. Eventually we could donate all our archives to them. Michael Catterick
patfrost@btinternet.com 23rd July 2007 The East Anglian Archives are interested in collecting films etc from East Anglia, should we donate any films we have to them for posterity Pat Dove
hinckleytowers@aol.com 3rd July 2007 The 2007 publication of 'The Mitre' is now available on our Web Site for all Old Michaelian's to enjoy. If you are not a current Member, please join now by contacting our Membership Secretary Martin Graville at martin@graville.com Our next publication will be the OMA Newsletter scheduled to be published during February 2008. Best Regards John Wallington Editor 'The Mitre'
charliethechimney@illington.fsnet.co.uk 6th June 2007 Hi, I'm Charlie Bishop I was at St. M . school in 1961/ 1965 i know lots of names, but i can't remember the faces.! i sang in the choir, yes we had a very good choir. Oh well, long time ago See you Charlie.
zagadka@wncb.net 10th May 2007 Further to my post last year: The Golden Lion Hotel has been bought by the parent company of the coach firm 'Shearings' and is being refurbished as is the Lodge Hotel. The new Vicar of Heacham is to be Rev. Steve Davis who comes from Winchester. I have heard that his wife, Allison, is also ordained. The Institution and Induction is on May 12th. Barbara Perryman who will be known to those who boarded at the Shooting Lodge died recently. Tom Healey
Hinckleytowers@aol.com 23rd April 2007 To Old Michaelians All over the World Here's a date for your diary. The next OMA Reunion Weekend will be on 27/28 October 2007 in Hunstanton. Let's make it another memorable Reunion Weekend. Looking forward to seeing you there. Best Wishes John Wallington Editor 'The Mitre'
lizandroddiemacl@onetel.com 21st March 2007 In January this year we visited Yokohama to stay with our son, Peter, and his family who live there. The children attend the Yokohama International School, so I was able to check the "Past Head Teachers," brass plaques in the front hall, and there, sure enough, was commemorated one Rev. Roger Pott! The School Librarian thought there was some archive material on him, and I was going to meet up with him later in our stay when he's had a chance to check, but unfortunately he was taken ill, so we were not able to follow this up. By the way - a very late thank you for the organisation behind the re-union last October, and to Simon for his moving tribute to his Father. Best wishes Elizabeth MacLeod (nee Shearman)
Chris.Gibbs@Elmstone50.fsnet.co.uk 13 March 2007 In reply to Ben Frost, you will (should) remember me- Chris Gibbs! I was one of the "professional scivers" who along with yourself used to mark the running track, paint the goalposts or cut the grass. We could even take up the whole games period just reading the weather instruments in that Stephenson screen on the grass below the rectory at Ingoldisthorpe. Anything to get out of games! As you have ventured back to Heacham, I would have thought that you might have liked to come to a reunion. There will be people there from your/our era- although you may not recognise them at first! I've no idea what you have been up to, but I have been married for 28 years we have two grown up children and one grandson and two step-granddaughters. We live near Margate. Lets us know what you have been up to and see you at a reunion. Cheers, Chris Gibbs. 1964-69.
benreynoldsfrost@btinternet.com 28th February 2007 I have really enjoyed going back in time, although I didn't really enjoy my school days. Having left St Michaels now some 40 years, and I have often been back to Heacham. Don't like the changes, but then I don't like any changes. BRING BACK THE OLD DAYS!!! I have really enjoyed looking through all the old photos and somewhere I have a load more which I will try and find to add to your collection. I do know that in the loft I have a couple of programs of the Christopher White productions, but it is just a case of finding them again. I have never attended a reunion and never will, as I doubt if I would know anybody there. I have a shocking memory. Ben (Reynolds) - Frost.
hinckleytowers@aol.com 26th February 2007 The 2007 OMA Newsletter is now available to all Old Michaelian's on this Web Site. 'The Mitre' will be published this coming summer and all existing OM Members can look forward to another bumper issue. John Wallington Editor
jjohnann@dodo.com.au 1st February 2007 HI! Everyone Just a very quick recommendation if you are at a loss for where to take your next holiday. Ann & I have just returned from a Fly / Drive visit to New Zealand and I can only report that the Country is Wonderful. Visit anytime but September (Spring)through to April/May to enjoy the majestic scenery especially in the South Island. Best Wishes for 2007 John Curtis
phayeswi@bigpond.net.au 13th January 2007 Hello and Happy New Year to all those lovely people we met at Peggy Hayes-Williams Funeral 3 years back in Heachem. I was just wondering if any of you may perhaps know if Diana Lewton-Brain (a wonderful friend to Peggy) has moved house again. We have not had contact with her for some time despite the cards we send from Australia. My husband Peter was Peggy's nephew and I (Barb) along with Pete flew from Sydney to Heachem for the funeral service and wonderful get together lata in the hall.
Best wishes to you all from the Hayes-Williams's in Sydney Australia.
jandpdring@idl.net.au 21st December 2006 I hope all Old Michaelians have a happy, holy and blessed Christmas and a prosperous 2007. With all good wishes, John Dring - '57 - '65.
maquis@maquis.karoo.co.uk 19th December 2006 Gordon Littlewood (1955-1958)Believe it or not, just found the website today. Memories came flooding back. Saw myself on the school photos even though you don't have my name on them. When I was at St Michael's I lived in Kilmarnock Ayrshire-now in Hull, Yorks. Came to St Michael's with others from St Chad's near Nuneaton after a serious fire. Remember Robert Balfour, Barry & Anita Batchelor, Roger Davidson, Geraldine Moorhouse, Jane Tuck, Michael & John Butler (twins) Serge Nguen Chang Tu and Elizabeth Herring. Does anyone remember me?
Gordon Littlewood
jjohnann@dodo.com.au 11 December 2006 HI! to all members and a very special Thank Yopu to Patricia Frost (Dove) who put me in touch with the Association. Like Mike Littler I too was a day one pupil in 1946 when the Manor Grounds were a jungle, and I too got the cane , only once, I am a fast learner. Sorry Mike. My wife of 46 years and I have lived in Australia for the last 39 years but we are hoping to attend a reunion in the not to distant future. Maybe I should write a travel book on Australia as I retited in 2002 and spent the next 10 years as a "Grey Nomad" travelling this great country. Please feel free to get in touch and compare notes. Best Wishes to all from John Curtis 1946- 1953 and Ann
Chris.Gibbs@Elmstone50.fsnet.co.uk 2nd November 2006 Hi all, What a wonderful weekend with so many there. Still not enough time to chat to everyone that we wanted to! Well done to the Committee and others for the organising. Great to see David and Vera Winter from Australia and others of my era from not so far away and those who we have got to know over the years. Sorry we missed those who couldn't make it... see you next year! Chris (and José) Gibbs 1964-69.
valfendick@ic24.net 31 October 2006
Dear Ian (Dupont) Please would you pass on my sincere thanks to all the committee for the hugely successful week-end celebrating the school's 60th anniversary. A massive amount of work was put into making it such and I am sure you will receive many glowing lines, so well-deserved and I realized how proud I am of being part of this unique Club. If you are in contact with the Le Strange would you pass on thanks to them for a superb meal - the service, as always, excellent. With best wishes Val (Jermyn) Fendick
davdpleming@AOL.com 30th October 2006 Another fantastic reunion! So much to talk about but really not sufficient time. A fine ending with the service on Sunday morning. What a solo - Simon and Jenny Pott must have been very proud! Great to see everyone. David Pleming
michael.shellock@ntlworld.com 22nd October 2006
Just to let you know that I’ve booked into The Corner House (not been there before) in Old Hunst’on and there are a further two rooms available. There’s also a Colin and a David staying there - could it be the Ratcliffs ?! It’s located on Cromer Road on the bend at the top of the road to the Le Strange. Pretty convenient as an alternative!!
Regards Mike Shellock
zagadka@wncb.net 11th October 2006 Some news that may be of interest. The Golden Lion Hotel has closed following the closure of the company that ran it. The Lodge Hotel is under new ownership The Le Strange Arms Hotel are expanding by building an extension. The Vicar of Heacham has resigned and the Parish is going through the process of replacing him. Tom Healey
charley@cbb41.eclipse.co.uk 28th September 2006
Hi All
My wife's favourite passtime - moving house - yet again. We have a new address, telephone number and e-address. Not too far from the old one and well within striking distance of the Le Strange. Still at work. At present Captain on the world's largest car ferry, "Ulysses". You may have seen her on the BBC program "Mega Ships". Looking forward to seeing you all next month.
Best regards Charley (Barry) Batchelor
soussan77@yahoo.com 10th August 2006
Hello,
I just wanted to let you know of the change of my e-mail address. I have moved from Michigan and now live in Northern Virginia. I would be delighted to hear from any old Michaelians living close to here. I am really looking forward to seeing everyone at the reunion in October. Regards and best wishes, Soussan Barkhordari (Susie Froozan).
mlittler01@aol.com 5th May 2006
I believe I have the distinction of attending the school at its very beginning [1946] I probably can also claim to have been caned by Roger Pott [Sir] more than anyone else! one was to do with not holding my knife correctly! on average once a term. I am now retired [1998] and had a working life in heavy engineering based in the UK, finishing up for the last 25 years as managing director. I now live with my second wife Lynn, in the Wirral, with the sea at the bottom of our road and the Royal Liverpool golf course a couple of houses away. I have two daughters by my deceased wife Janet, and two grandchildren. Michael Littler (46 - 51) Pupil 2
digbyalan@btinternet.com 20th March 2006 Hi everyone Alan Digby (1961/67) just found this site. have been living in Greece 10 yrs N.Z.8 now in Yorkshire. if anyone out there drop a line it would be great to hear from the past. life passes so quickly. Alan Digby.
dixon.frank@btinternet.com 5th February 2006
We nearly always listen to Songs of Praise on Sunday when we at home and I am often reminded of the heads enthusiasm for the school/Heacham choir. I seem to remember that at some time Mr. Pott had professional recording made on tape do you know where these are now ?? Frank Dixon
djakobsson@t-online.de 12th January 2006
Hello! I discovered the OMA Website while pottering with my laptop during a bout of flu and was delighted to see that there is still what seems to be a flourishing old boy/girl network. I was at St Michaels from 1961 to 1965, as your records correctly state, and have many fond memories of my time there. For the record, I currently live and work as an Architect (commissions scarce at present!) near Weimar in Germany, married my wife Ingeborg in 1973, have two grown-up offspring, Henry and Hannah. Henry is currently studying at the Univ. of Greenwich. Naturally I would be very pleased to meet some of my former school contemporaries and may well try to get to this year's reunion if I can arrange it. With regards, David Jakobsson
maryorpolly@hotmail.com 29th November 2005 You'll be very sad to hear that Patrick Sleight, who went to St Michael's in the late 1960s lost his two year battle against prostrate cancer on 21st October. I don't suppose anyone knows of the whereabouts of his great friend from school Louis whose Dad ran a pub in Brancaster.
Mary (Polly) Wilde nee Sleight
hinckleytowers@aol.com 8th November 2005:
My name is John Wallington and at the recent OMA Reunion AGM I was elected back onto the OMA Committee as Editor of 'The Mitre'. Our publication is still the linchpin of our Association and serves as a vehicle of communication between OM's all over the world. 'The Mitre' will only be published once a year commencing 2006 and I am determined to make sure that, not only is the standard maintained, but that we try and enhance the Mag. by a slight change in format and style, but most of all by the inclusion of many more articles and memories from you, the Membership.
If you would like to contribute in whatever way, either by submitting an article and/or an old photograph, please contact me directly. It will be great to hear from you.
Thank you
John Wallington
iandupont@irs.uk.com 4th November 2005
For those who missed it, a superb weekend with 70 degrees and no wind (well not from the weather anyway) was enjoyed by all, 41 sitting down to the meal. So book your place on this organ to say you will be there on the 28th/29th October 2006 for the Diamond Jubilee weekend when we are delighted that even those from far climbs will be assembling. The hotel and the church are both booked and if I could I would book the same weather which this year was the best in living memory at Hunston! Seriously though, this will be a big one and it would be great if those reading other names here were inspired to come back. This year we had three who had never been back and I'm sure they won't mind me saying that they really enjoyed it and will return again. More about them in the Mitre. With every good wishes Ian Dupont
jandpdring@idl.net.au 26th October 2005 I hope that you all have a wonderful reunion at the weekend. Will be thinking of you as we do annually! Perhaps, one day, we may be able to coordinate our periodic overseas trips home to fit in with a Re-Union. Was last able to do this in 1994 - and stll relish the memory.
With all good wishes,
John Dring (1957 - 1965)
eargazm@dodo.com.au 23rd October 2005
Hi, I'm Geoffrey Nathan I went to St.Michael's from 1961-1963 I sang bass in the choir and later went on to play electric bass in a blues band, I am now an Australian, I was very pleasantly surprised to find this site, great work, very nostalgic.
Best regards
(Geoffrey) Abi Nathan
julie.churchill@flying-club-conington.co.uk 13th April 2005
Hello all, I am Julie Churchill (Taylor)& I was at St. Michaels until 1969 with my brother Clive I Found the website when looking for something else - A very pleasant surprise. Last saw any of you at the memorial service for Mr Pott but recognised so few & had little time spare! I have recognised quite a few names & have revisited lots of memories. I would especially like to say to Chris Gibbs how sorry I am to hear about Helen. I remember travelling to Canterbury on the train with Helen (& Chris as minder!)to spend time with their family who were very kind. Does anybody remeber David & Wendy King or Zana & Mark Juppenlatz? Best Wishes Julie Churchill (Taylor)
dene.allerton@lineone.net 12th April, 2005
Hi, Just found the site while browsing. I attended St. Michaels from 1968 to 1969 aged 10, with my Brother Steven aged 13. Don't know if anyone will remember me or my brother. I am now living in Kings Lynn and Steve is somewhere in Yorkshire. It was nice to see all those old names again. Dene Allerton
laura17_2005@yahoo.com hi, this is just a message to Lorrainne Scoot, I think the Martine you are mentioning was French, and her surname was Bellens.
David Dewhurst
ari_spares@yahoo.co.uk I have just found this site with the help of Steven Baxter. I was at St Michael's 1965-1969. I recognise many names on the email list, and I hope you remember mine. Michael G. Jennings BSc (Hons), DipRS, OPL
yewbarrow@jocol.demon.co.uk Colin Ratcliif Change Of e-mail address..
wootton.e-s@tiscali.co.uk Please note change of email address, I do not look at the breathe address any more. Susan & James Darby wootton.e-s@tiscali.co.uk Thanks Susan (& James Darby)
martin@graville.com 31st December, 2004 May I wish all Old Michaelian's a very happy and peaceful 2005. If you have done anything interesting, been anywhere glamorous, met anyone exciting, do, please, let me know about it for the Spring Edition of the Mitre. Your tales are the lifeblood of the Association. You write, I'll print. With very best wishes to all Martin Graville Mitre Editor
zagadka@wncb.net 24th December, 2004 It was reported in today's Lynn News that Eric Bocking died December 19th. The item reads: Bocking On December 19th 2004, suddenly but peacefully in Hospital, Eric, aged 80 of Ingoldisthorpe. Dearly loved husband of Margaret. Funeral service at St Michaels Church, Ingoldisthorpe on Friday December 31st at 12 Noon. Family Flowers only, donations if desired for St. Michaels Church may be made at the service or sent to: John Lincoln, 40 Greevegate, Hunstanton. Tom Healey
iainkb7@btopenworld.com 21st December,2004 To wish all Old Michaelian's throughout the World a Merry Christmas and a Happy, Peaceful and fulfilling 2005. Iain Barr
catton.catts@ntlworld.com 6th November, 2004 Now that Evelyn and I have returned from a short break, may I thank all who helped in any way to make this year's reunion another "special." I would particularly like to thank those who came to the dedication of the bench in Ingoldithorpe church in memory of our much respected teacher, Peg Hayes - Williams. I have arranged photos of the occasion to be sent to her family in Australia and hope that they are reminded of how much Peg meant to us all. I hope that copies of the photos will shortly be available in the photo gallery of this site. Michael Catterick Chairman
soussan7@aol.com 2nd November, 2004.
Hello, O.M.A., Just a short note to thank you all for a most enjoyable week end at Le Strange Arms, and the many, many kindnesses extended to Nasser and I while we were there. I truely felt like a long lost sister coming back to the fold, and even though it has been almost 50 years since we'd last met, I felt very comfortable and at ease with everyone.... the common denominator being the wonderful years we all spent together at St. Michael's. I got very nostalgic seeing all the old places that we frequented, and it was great. Even the weather was on our side. Thank you all again, for a very memorable few days. We are now back in Michigan and I have been busy campaigning for "A Fresh Start", Kerry and Edwards. I'm off again and I hope by the end of the day, there will be a new president in the White House. Sincerely, Susie Froozan (Barkhordari).
gibbs@elmstone50.fsnet.co.uk 1st November, 2004
Hi everyone, Thanks to the Committee and to those that came to the 2004 Reunion for making it another enjoyable weekend. Two nice additions to Sunday were the dedication of the memorial seat for Miss Hayes-Williams. I will always remember her geography lessons and in my last year the trip to the west country as part of the A level course which with her encouragement I passed. The other was a look around the outside of Ingoldisthorpe Rectory. Whilst I am here, hello to Caroline Sutton. Yes, I remember you and Nick, although you were a class or two below me. I remember the plays, your picture appears in one of the programmes. How ironic that you posted a message here almost as we were meeting in Hunstanton! Please try to contact others that you know in the area and come along next year.
Best wishes, Chris Gibbs. 64-69.
geraldine.ellison@lineone.net 1st November, 2004 Good morning ! I'm off to an early start as have to get through Sutton Bridge chaos to be north of Newark for 12noon so decided 6 .30 a.m. a good time of day to begin , it was pretty good taking out the wheely bin when it was so still and no one around!! Not crazy just trying to get the week off to a positive start! After seeing all those positive O.M.A.'s it gives one a new impetus!!!!!!!! Thanks for this e.mail from Caroline Crisp ,amazing that she is right on the doorstep and has no idea what is going on with O.M.A. Particularly this weekend .Now this is catching a local/day pupil in the net for NEXT year ! Just confirms a number of thoughts on why Old Michaelians don't belong to O.M.A. Many thanks for all your hard work with the website but also sorting out masses of hidden work which we never know about. Reunion was very enjoyable and I thought a relaxed occasion . The Le Strange Hotel produced a good dinner on Saturday evening , it was good to see a few more new faces especially 'old girls'! Best wishes to Jane hope she had a productive weekend and made the most of the peace and quiet ! All the best, Geraldine
carolinejcrisp@hotmail.com October 29th, 2004
I have just spent the WHOLE morning looking through this website and so many memories are with me now. My name is Caroline Crisp (nee Sutton) and I attended the school, with my brother Nick (Nicholas Sutton) for 5 years between 1964 and 1969. I still live in Norfolk and my parents are still living in Heacham (no longer in Orange House). Nick lives with his family in Portsmouth. My fondest memories are of the plays we used to put on with Mr. White. I was in The Prince and the Pauper playing a peasant I think. I then took the role of Wendy in Peter Pan and finally a main role in Somewhere Over the Rainbow. My brother and I were day pupils but I remember spending so many evenings at Fridham and desperately wishing I could live there like everyone else!
catton.catts@ntlworld.com October 5th, 2004 The 9th of October sees the first reunion of our first sibling, The Old Michaelians Association Australia. It has only taken us 51 years to have our first child! Congratulations to the O.M.A.A. and good wishes for your reunion. I am sure I speak on behalf of everyone when I say we will be thinking of you. Michael Catterick Chairman
iandupont@irs.uk.com September 30th, 2004
In this day and the age we all are(!), with so many reports about financial inscrutability and irregularity, it was pleasant to open my copy of the Mitre today and see the transparency of our accounts. My congratulations to the treasurer!
From the well-retired treasurer, Ian Dupont
plumbovan@tiscali.co.uk September 24th, 2004
I was just wondering if anyone remembers a boy called Herbie DeVilbiss, he was an American and he was in the class to the left opposite the door out of Preceptor?. I cannot find a record of him in the school's register. Also, there was a Swedish girl who was also in his class called Martine and her and I were friends, does anyone remember her surname? We are talking about 1964 thru 67/68.
Thanks Lorraine Scoot
lizandroddiemacl@onetel.com September 12th, 2004
I am Elizabeth MacLeod, nee Shearman, and attended St. Michael's between 1947 and 1950, when I left to go to King's Lynn and West Norfolk High School at the age of 11. I always mean to try and get to the annual re-union, especially as I am now back living in North-West Norfolk, but my grandchildren always come to stay for half-term, which makes it difficult. Judith Boggis and I used to cycle to school together from Dersingham, a lovely ride up the back lanes. I drive that way occasionally, just to remind myself. Jennifer Searle and I went to the High School together - I think other girls did, too - there was another Jennifer, but I can't remember her surname. I left Norfolk with my family in 1952, and returned to North London, to where I was born. David Heard and I once got married up a tree. Does anyone else remember that episode? I often think how fortunate we were to have had that education. I especially remember Miss Phillips with affection, and Rev. Potts with awe. I had a career as a Chartered Librarian, and have been married for 43 years, to Roderick MacLeod, a Marine Engineer, with 3 grown up, married children, 2 sons and a daughter; 5 grandchildren, and another expected. I am now a Local Preacher in the Methodist church. With regards to all who may remember me - i should be glad to hear from you.
Elizabeth MacLeod nee Shearman
jetcon@pnc.com.au
Greetings, I have stumbled onto this website by accident, and was amazed by what I learned. My name is Chris J.Carew-Jones, and I was registered as entering St Michael's as a student in 1948 together with my sister Rosalind. My father was the Vicar of Dersingham, the Rev'd Eric Carew-Jones, and both he and my mother Winifred were well known to Roger Pott. In fact there was an intake of girls to St.Michael's at about that time, and my mother and father arranged for the vicarage at Dersingham to become the "Girl's Boarding House", and as such I think we had up to 15 or 18 female students resident at Dersingham for quite a few years. My family emigrated to Canada in 1952, returning to England in 1955. My father passed away in 1958 at the age of 53, whilst my mother only passed away in 2001 at the age of 94. If anybody remembers staying with us at Dersingham, or remembers me from our school days, I would love to hear from you. I have very fond memories of those days. I have just made contact with "Susie Froozie" whose email I read with great delight as I remember her and her brother Homey very well. We spent some holidays together. I have been living in Australia in the Blue Mountains (Nr Sydney)for the last 24 years, and we have just moved up the coast to Port Macquarie about two weeks ago. If there are other Old Michaelians living in Australia, I would love to hear from them.
Chris Carew-Jones Australia
ninalinn@ntlworld.com September 2nd, 2004
I'm Rosina (Nina) Oughton now Nina Linn..Looking back from this distance I can't remember if I left St Michaels in 1962 or 1963. It was at the same time as Anne and Ben Gunner..Have drifted in and out of Association membership over the years...Often intended to come to reunions but only actually attended two...Will send my subsciption .... Just spend a couple of happy hours browsing the OMA web site...It is very interesting and very well done...Thank you...I noticed one teacher that is not on the list..a Mr (I'm not sure if it should be Rev.)?? Llewelyn. At St Michaels for only a year (I think) might have been 1962 /63 he left to take up a post in Bedford after finding that he could not go along with Mr Potts 'unique' way of running a school.....
Rosina (Nina) Oughton now Nina Linn
frank.lever@crewbase.com August 14th, 2004
I was at St Michael's from September 1958 till the end of the summer term 1961 (though the Register incorrectly states I left in 1960, Now ammended). I seem to remember the girls in my form better than the boys. Particularly Toni Clarke, Clare Randall and Patience Tomlinson.
Francis (now Frank) Lever Pupil no. 596
david.durham@dytecna.com July 15th, 2004
Dear All, Found the OMA website last week, I was at St Michael's from January 1958 until April 1961, when I left to join the Army. I've fond memories of the school, such as melting the lead from the cables in the wood at Heacham and being knocked off my bicycle by the driver of the shooting brake, who forgot the back of the vehicle was wider than the front. I recognise several names on the Register and the OM List. I also found a picture of myself on the Cadet Photograph in the Archives Gallery, which would put the time at late 1960 or early 1961 (I'm back row, 2nd from the right).
Hope to meet up with some faces from the past at the 2004 Reunion. Regards David Durham
Soussan7@aol.com April 24th, 2004
I had thought that St. Michael's was no more. Imagine my utter shock and amazement to read the story on "knowing this Suzie". It was about me! Reading some of those letters made me very nostalgic and brought back wonderful memories which had been buried somewhere deep in the recesses of my mind.... the Carew-Jones' who were very kind and loving towards a young eight year old. Miss Pott with her new car. Digging for mussels at the beach at Snettisham? Going to a medieval pageant in King's Lynn. Going by bus to London, staying in a large, empty house and then spending the night on Pall Mall in order to have a good vantage point for the coronation. Going to London with the Rev. Pott and visiting his two aunts, (who were friends with Queen Mary), and who had a lift in their apartment (flat?). The flood at Hunstanton, and seeing the mattresses on top of the trees.! Etc. etc. I am sure as time goes by, I'll remember more of some of the best years of my life. I would love to hear from anyone who remembers me (including Valerie). My brother Homayoun and I attended St. Michael's from 1950-1955. My name, (spelt incorrectly in the register), is Soussan Barkhordari,(nee Froozan), better known as Susie (Susan) Froozie. I have been living in the suburbs of Detroit, Michigan, U.S.A. for the last 42 years. Hoping to receive many e-mails, I remain,
Yours Truely, Soussan Barkhordari(Froozan)
gibbs@elmstone50.fsnet.co.uk July 17th, 2003 Hello fellow Old Michaelians. There have been quite a number of old friends passing away recently, and now I have to tell you of one more. My sister Helen died of a blood clot to the brain on July 7th. She had been suffering from MS for some years which had considerably reduced her mobility. Recently she fell and fractured her ankle. It seems that a clot from this was the cause of death. She was at the school in its last years and the "younger ones" amongst you will no doubt remember her. I do still hope to be at the reunion this year. Very best wishes to you all. Chris Gibbs. 1964-69.
m.catterick@ntlworld.com May 4th, 2003
I am trying to trace the present address or e-mail of Old Michaelian The Rev.d Richard Bowett so that I can get in touch with him. Are any of you in contact with him? If so, please let me know as I wish to discuss the possibility of of his involvement at this year's re-union. Michael Catterick Chairman
martin@graville.co.uk May 4th, 2003
Hi All, I know that it is some time since I was in Hospital but only now am I beginning to feel almost restored to good health. I would like to thank everyone who sent good wishes, by e-mail, phone, card and personal visit, for my recovery. It is perhaps an exaggeration to say I would not have recovered without them but Barbara, John, Paul and I were immensely heartened by your messages of goodwill and hope, Barbara read them to me whilst I was in intensive care and I know that they aided my fight back from death's door. You will know that I attended the 2002 Reunion, albeit in rather precarious health (I was still relying on a colostomy bag and all that that entails!!) and with the high wind on the Sunday I had to be held down so I didn't blow away. I must record my undying gratitude to Bill and Jane Cullin who actually made this possible. Barbara and I were picked up at home, transported to Norfolk, cosseted throughout the weekend and returned to home with amazing grace (good old Grace she shared the back seat with Jane and Barbara!!) The weekend would have been impossible without this help. My health (almost) restored, my plumbing back internal, and a zest for life returning I look forward to next October and the 50th anniversary of the OMA. May I see you there so that I can thank you all personally. Martin Graville
m.catterick@ntlworld.com April 27th, 2003
It is with regret that I have to tell you that yet another valuable member of your committee has had to stand down due to ill health. I have just received the resignation of John Barrett. His help on the committee has been greatly appreciated by us all but he is unable to continue. John tells me that he is undergoing new treatment and hopes that things will improve. We wish him well and hope that, even if he is unable to attend our dinners, he will continue to be in contact with us. Michael Catterick Chairman
barbiestour@hotmail.com April 26th, 2003
From Peter and Barb Hayes-Williams in Sydney Australia. Thank you for making us feel so welcome during our stay in Heacham whilst arranging for Peg's funeral service. The people we met after the service a special thank you for waiting for us at the hall after we got lost from the Crematorium. For those we missed thank you for attending the service and for your kind words of Peg. We have taken back to Sydney for our family lots of beautiful memories that you bestowed on us about Peg's life in Heacham.
We had such a short time in Norfolk but loved the surrounding areas and managed to take enough photos to make it a travellers paradise. Barb
m.catterick@ntlworld.com April 19th, 2003 A happy Easter to you all. On Sunday 27th April, your committee will be meeting at the Le Strange Arms Hotel in Hunstanton to start organising this year's (50th) re-union. We have already received some ideas as to how to make this year special but are always pleased to hear of more. If anyone wants to suggest an idea that we could look at, please e-mail me not later than 26th April. Michael Catterick Chairman
shepherdfam@yahoo.com April 1st, 2003 Miss Hayes-Williams was the best teacher that I had at St Michaels. Not from an academic point of view but rather she treated everyone as equals. I remember that in my final two years at school my geography marks improved dramatically because her lessons were so interesting. James Gray and I even competed in class to see who could get the highest marks. I don't recall that enthusiasm in other classes. I remember her ticking off a certain headmaster who interrupted a Geography GCE exam simply because a boy was eating a polo mint. "How do you expect them to pass if you keep interrupting". I recall that she was gruff and tough especially on sports day when things didn't go to plan. She was from another era, a character the likes of whom we won't see again. Here's to you Miss HW. Thanks for being there. Peter Shepherd.
m.catterick@ntlworld.com March 29th, 2003 We are all saddened by the news of Peg Hayes-Williams' death. I am sure I speak on behalf of us all when I say she will be missed by many OMA members particularly at our annual re-union. Though she was unable to attend last years due to poor health, I know that she was looking forward to attending this year especially as it will be the 50th. Our thoughts and prayers go out to all who were particularly close to her. Michael Catterick Chairman
legalityUK@aol.com March 21st, 2003
Dear Old Michaelians, I have to confess I was totally unaware of your lineage until I was browsing through references to the winter of 1962/63. Now living in Dersingham, my own memories of that winter stem from my childhood in Cheshire. But it was cold! Nick Williams
bd.mcdonald@btinternet.com March 18th, 2003 Just to let you know that my husband Donald and I are returning to Darwin in six weeks. As our computer will take a bit longer our email address will no longer be current. Once settled I will let you know the knew address. Beveley McDonald (Perry)
Hello everyone, I have just had a message on my answerphone from Rachel. She regrets that, due to ill health, she wishes to stand down from the committee of the OMA. She says that she will be available to help in any way that is within her means. I will be writing formally to Rachel thanking her for her contribution to the Association and wishing her well. She has given me her new phone number which I will give to any of you who may wish to make direct contact with her.
See you April 27th at the Le Strange Arms.
Michael Catterick. OMA Chairman.
martin@yirrell.free-online.co.uk February 18th, 2003 I was sad to hear Maurice Boak had died. I recall there were four of us in a room in the Heacham house who discovered that certain radio components would spark if connected from mains neutral to earth. How we survived our early experiments with electricity I'll never know Martin Yirrell
paultcfewtrell@aol.com January 17th, 2003
Quite extraordinary. I have just checked the register for 1965/1966 and there I am, albeit with a misspelled name and a wrong date of birth. I have thoroughly enjoyed going through the site and have recognised one or two people, not to mention a picture of myself from a play I took part in! I specifically remember Chris White, the Drama teacher (is that the correct title for him - where is he now?) I sang as a treble in the school/church choir (half a crown for weddings and five bob for funerals if my memory serves me correctly?) I also recall singing a solo of the first verse of 'Once in Royal David's City' at the church in Heacham. I also have a panoramic school photograph from 1966; at least I think that's when it's from. For anyone who's remotely curious, I am the little one third in from the right, behind the bevy of females. I also remember playing tag around the trees at Hunstanton - also kiss chase with the girls! I'm afraid my recollection of names has disappeared - I! was only 9/10 at the time. Not, as I recall, hugely popular with the teachers, I do very clearly remember being called out from breakfast on far too regular a basis, to be chastised in the bath/shower room at Ingoldisthorpe by the Headmaster and was always up to mischief of one kind or another. If anyone remembers me and cares to get in touch, I'd be only too interested and will most certainly reply. Paul Fewtrell
zagadka@ntlworld.com December 24th, 2002
Further to my last message I have now cleaned my computer system and have installed a better anti-virus programme. It is now safe to open emails from me. May I take this opportunity to wish you all a Happy Christmas. Tom Healey
iainkb7@btopenworld.com December 20th, 2002 Wishing all OMA's a festive Christmas & a Happy, Healthy & Prosperous 2003. See some of you, or rather, more hopefully, a lot of you at the 50th Reunion. Also, new contact e-mail for personal mail. Regards all Iain Barr
maurice@nsasia.co.th December 19th, 2002
Yes - there is one who has found the OMA website - purely by luck Maurice Boak - originally from Cambridge Now living in Thailand where I have been for the last 10 years, Would like to contact some of you OMs Regards Maurice Boak (1962 - 66) Since Died 29th December 2002.
slouisecb@hotmail.com December 18th, 2002
To All OMA Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Stephanie Cullin (Mexico)
m.catterick@ntlworld.com December 15th, 2002
Happy and peaceful Christmas to you all. On behalf of the committee, thank you for your support over the last year. We hope that as many of you as are able will make the extra effort to attend next year's re-union weekend and we look forward to see you all again. Remember, it is the 50th! Michael Catterick (York) Chairman
aristobulus@telstra.com December 15th, 2002
To all Old Michaelians,
Greetings. May you all have a wonderful Christmas and the best New year ever for 2003 and God willing see you all in October. David McMahon-Winter (in Oz)
plumbovan@tiscali.co.uk November 12th, 2002 I attended St. Michaels from approx. 1964-67. I was in Preceptos. My name in those days was Lorraine Scoot. My mother was a teacher at the School - Mrs. Joan Scoot. I left under a bit of a cloud together with 4 other pupils!! I have recognised quite a few names in the listings. Lorraine Scoot
iainkb7@btopenworld.com November 2nd, 2002
A fantastic & emotional weekend. Wish I hadn't lost contact & missed out on such good fun with good people, but better late than never. Met up with 4 old friends that I had not seen or spoken to for over 35 years; what a whizz!! & not forgetting meeting all the other names & faces which I had almost forgotten. Many thanks to all of you who have put oh!sooooo much effort into keeping the OMA going & especially for the OMA website, without which I would still have been in ignorance of everything & without which I would not have met up with my old buddies. ( Dave ( Chris) Winter came all the way from Oz for this after being away for over 34 years - isn't that wonderful; & I collected him from Heathrow & he stayed at my home for the week, which was all he could manage. What a character he is)!! Anyway, next year I & my re-acquainted friends will be back for the 'big one', so look out Hunston!!!!!!!! To all OM's who have not yet attended, or not been for some years, do try & make it next year - we are a special & rather unique group after all.( Warts an' all)!!! Truly, many thanks to all of you for the time & planning that went into this. Iain Barr
aristobulus@telstra.com November 2nd, 2002
To all the Old Michaelians who were at the 2002 reunion...
What a blast! A big thank you to the organisers who made it an amazing weekend and to all those who made me feel so welcome and made the long journey so worthwhile a million plus thanks. If I did not get to say goodbye to any individuals please accept my apologies.. God willing I'll see you next year. Best wishes to you all David McMahon-Winter from OZ
m.catterick@ntlworld.com October 27th, 2002
Well, another re-union is over and all those who attended seemed to enjoy themselves. It was good to see some new faces and, I hope, they will come again. The BIG NEWS is that Simon Pott has accepted the position as our PRESIDENT. He has promised to continue his involvement until either the association ceases or he has passed to pastures new. Congratulation to the twenty people (including some Ingoldisthorpe parishioners )who got through the tree barriers and the force 8 gales. Special mention should be made of Jonathan Russell, who celebrated and preached, and Ben Gunner, who played the organ (ably assisted by two people who pumped the bellows!) I hope you all had a safe journey home and I look forward to seeing you all again at next year's re-union. Michael Catterick Chairman
d.rundall@relocationunlimited.com October 13th, 2002 Dear kia, You may not remember me, Dorienne Perry. I had a brother, David, and sister Beveley at school as well. I remember Nooshi's hair, a beautiful plait! I lived in in Iran/Persia as a child and felt happy to be in such an international environment at St Michaels, and especially to meet you! Where in the /states are you? I have not been to a reunion, quite scary! I married Harold East! so many people from that school seemed to get together afterwards. We are now divorced but still friends! Lovely to hear from you. Dorienne.
m.catterick@ntlworld.com October 11th, 2002
There are two weeks to go before the annual reunion. If you are coming, please let Bill Cullin know who will see that a label with your name on is organised. If you are coming to the dinner, please let Ian Dupont know together with your meal payment. If you have any matters you want to raise which are not covered by the usual agenda, please let me know. Looking forward to the weekend and to re-meeting you. Michael Catterick Chairman
azar_ashrafzadeh@yahoo.com October 6th, 2002
Hi: My name is Azar (Zarzar) Ashrafzadeh. My brother Kia (Kianoosh) sister Nooshi (Mehrnoosh) and I went to St. Michaels from 1960-1964 then left England to go to the United States, namely St. Louis, Missouri. I found this site by placing my name in the search block of Yahoo(which I do sometimes when I get bored at work) saw our names on a site for the UK and dates that coincided with the times we were there. It was a thrill when I saw photos much like the ones that are in my dusty photo album. I was very surprised that there was even a site for OMA. My brother Kia has signed us up for membership and I look forward to enjoying this wonderful site and other members of OMA. My wife and I were in Heacham and Hunstanton in 1995 but didn't have time to find the school in Ingoldisthorpe. Did have time to go to the church in Heacham were I was told by someone there that Mr. Pott had died some years earlier. I was sad to hear it. I can still remember him driving us back and forth to Hunst! anton then to Ingoldisthorpe then back to Heacham to the dorms. My experience and memories in those days have stayed with me and I often think of the track meets, cricket games, trips to London on the double decker with Mr. Pott giving us 10 shillings (a fortune in 1962)to spend on stuff. The soccer (excuse me) football games at St. Michaels were the first I had ever played. Anyway, I could go on but suffice it to say that I'm glad to be in the loop of people who have shared similar experiences and environment back when. Talk soon Azar (Zarzar) Ashrafzadeh
frank.dixon@virgin.net October 4th, 2002
Hi everyone, this is a great site, just what the World Wide Web is for, communication…! I wonder if anyone out there remembers the name of a Portuguese boy (or was he Brazilian?) who was at the school round about 1950/1951. If anyone out there can remember or has any other information I would appreciate it. Thanks. Frank Dixon 1946 to 1958
Kia_ashrafzadeh@urscorp.com October 2nd, 2002
Hi all, This is Kia Ashrafzadeh. My brother Zar Zar found this site a few days ago to my absolute delight. We (Zar Zar, Nooshi and I) attended St. Michael’s from 60 to 64. It is so interesting to see the pictures of the reunions. Unfortunately the 38 years since I left England to come to the US, have fogged my memory quite a bit, but I hope my seeing the names along with the pictures I will remember more. The only person I recognize is Miss Williams, she has aged gracefully. Two other names I recognize are Ben Gunner and Rachel Gunter, however I have a hard time seeing that “the cat that caught the mouse” smile he always had. I can definitely see the bubblyness in Rachel. I noticed an Anne (Cullin) Gunner on the list of contacts. Is it possible that a big oof like Ben could talk one of the sweetest girls I have ever known, into excepting him in marriage (just kidding). I would like very much to join the clan. I have not been able to find the application, if someone would be ! of assistance in this area you will be able to help me add three new names to the membership roster. I think the exchange rate is five pounds to $8. It would be a thrill to get an email from any one that remembers me. Kia Ashrafzadeh !960 - 64
It is much regret that I have just had the following e-mail from Simon Pott. I am sure you will all join with me in sending our thoughts and prayers to all the Pott family and friends at this sad time.
I am sad to report the death of my Mother this morning.
christer@helbro.com September 4th, 2002
Thanks to my brother Stefan I got aware of the existence of "OMA", which pleased me a lot. I attended St Michael's School for many summers during the fifties, both as a day-boy and as a border. As a matter of fact I lived at Gresham House in Heacham in 1954 with the Muzios before it was changed into a boarding house. I visited England with my family 1989 and tried to find Mr Pott, which I did. We had a long chat and I took some pictures. Now I found out that he died in 1992. I always had a nice time in England and I remember those years with warmth. Best wishes from Christer Helbro
stefan@helbro.com August 30th, 2002 I am very glad to have found this excellent site. I was both day-boy, living with the Muzios, and a boarder. I went to school in Sweden but spent the summer-term in England. I remember many of you from -57 to -63. My brother Christer did the same but 3 years earlier. I am in the picture from 1960, 3rd row #27 Greetings from Stefan Helbro
p.t.hodge@btopenworld.com August 30th, 2002
Please note my new email address Paul Hodge
Messages For Martin and Family.
Please pass my best wishes on to Martin, I am currently in America, have been here for 4 weeks with 2 to go, but have been following the reports on Martin. Tony Woolven Would somebody let Martin know that we are praying for him even in Texas. John Tanner
We've been away in Cornwall so have just got your news. Glad to hear that Martin has recovered and trust the slippers are in use soon. Please send best wishes to Barbara and Martin. Regards Paul White Very pleased to hear such encouraging news of Martin's progress from Barbara, my very best wishes for a speedy recovery. It sounds as if he'll soon be back in the editors chair!! Geraldine Ellison
Thanks God. Received your mail regarding Mr. Graville and noted He got better. Be sure he will pull through and will be in complete form shortly. I wish him and his family best of luck and good health. Sol
One of the greatest pleasures of my renewed acquaintance with the OMA has been meeting Martin. His wit & humour are such a joy to hear. I wish Martin a swift & full recovery. David Barry
Send my best wishes also - as you say - we are all thinking about him. Anne Gunner. I'm sure that all Michaelians join me in praying that Martin will soon be on the road to full recovery and our thoughts and best wishes go out to him and his family . David McMahon-Winter (Chris Winter) OZ. Our prayers are with Martin and his family. We hope to have good news of his recovery very soon. Stephanie (Cullin) Garcia and Family
Thanks for letting me know about Martin. He was one of the people I remember most at St. Michael's. Please keep me informed as to his progress. John Tanner I never knew Martin Graville he was before my time, but it is troubling to hear of people being taken ill. Mike Donnelly
Please tell his family that my thoughts and prayers are with them, that he will make a speedy recovery. with regards Roy A Nairn.
I heard of your illness and pray to God that you get better and very soon. Sol. We will have to hope the news is good Geraldine Ellison.
Thanks and hope he's soon well again. Mike Pleming.
m.catterick@ntlworld.com July 26th, 2002 Just to let you know that I have sent a card to Martin Graville to let him know we are all thinking of him particularly at this time. Michael Catterick OMA Chairman
Michael.Donnelly@ec.gc.ca July 23rd, 2002
Hi Everybody, I just found the web page yesterday while surfing. I did try to find a mention of St. Michael’s some years ago with no success. My years where 61 to 67 after which I emigrated to Canada. I must admit to conflicting emotions and nostalgia rushes as I see the names of people who have almost drifted out of my memory. I have found one or two missing names from the register Antonia Parke being the most obvious as we where very close in those days. While I can not say all my memories of St. Michael’s are good ones, my years they’re certainly toughened me up for life in the real world. I may have a panoramic school photo for 1966 I will be digging through the old photos at home tonight. Best regards Michael Donnelly
bill.cullin@ntlworld.com July 14th, 2002
Hi, just got back from the OMA committee meeting at Martin Graville's, As we were chatting, the subject of accident's in school vehicles arose, We wondered if any of you can shine any light on the subject, When, Where, How, and by whom... It seems as if there are one or two stories to tell, If you can recollect any, please write them up and send them to Martin Graville at martin@graville.co.uk This would make good reading for the Mitre, Michael Catterick recalled the time he adjusted the side of a Commer van, Ian Dupont remembered a time when someone turned over the Mini bus outside the gates of Ingoldisthorpe.... We hope to hear from you all soon. Bill Cullin
Winter@whitejp.freeserve.co.uk June 30th, 2002 I was amazed to learn of this site from my sister, Lynne, and yes its incredible to suddenly have memories return of times gone by. (Time doesn't fade all of them). Winter films on Saturday evenings at Ingoldisthorpe church hall. What other school ran Double Decker buses?? Many pleasant and some not so memories. Good to see the site and perhaps a re-union meet may fit into life's busy timetable of family activities. I still have one of the panoramic photos taken at Hunstanton 1965/6.Anyone remember the mad tag games in the trees and along the fence at Hunstanton with the occasional broken collar bone? My years 1965-69. Paul White
lynne_white@hotmail.com June 29th, 2002 Hi, having got bored at work started surfing and a friend sent me to the friends united site, here I am addicted and utterly amazed. I was only at St. M's for a short while (67-68)with my brothers Paul and Richard but have some happy memories. Keep up the good work. Lynne White
geraldine.ellison@lineone.net June 29th, 2002 You very kindly sent me the o.m.a. details when I had problems with my computer and everything in the memory had been lost. Thank you very much .At present I am very committed looking after my 95 year old mother , but I have not forgotten my days as an O.M. and will return eventually for re-unions. Those far off days were very happy and stress free and important during the formative years in my life. I have kept in touch with a few old friends , which is great.. It is quite amazing the number of o.m.'s who find the website and contact you, I am pleased it is so successful. Many thanks Geraldine Ellison
Change of e-mail address! This is now: drumbuie@btinternet.com Best Wishes, Mike Clark
m.catterick@ntlworld.com June 26th, 2002 Your committee will shortly be meeting to make the final arrangements for this year's re-union. If any member has ideas they would like the committee to consider for inclusion / alteration please let me know as soon as possible. Michael Catterick
AntoniaHowe@aol.com June 17th, 2002 Hi Just advising of change in email address. Regards Toni Howe (Parke)
jensensp@aol.com June 16th, 2002 Hello, My name is Sean Jensen formerly Sean Vrotsos. After many years of searching out my past I located my birth mother who sent me to this web site. My father Richard Vrotsos attended this school in 1960. The first picture I have ever seen of him was your 1960 class picture. Amazing!! Unfortunately he passed away in 1980 unknown cause at the age of 30. I have no photographic record of him until now. His younger brother Neil may also have attended this school. If so anyone I ask anyone who may know of them or knew them personally to please email me. I believe he was at your school because of his fathers work with armed forces entertainment network. Any pictures or stories would be great. Sincerely, Sean Jensen
paulwallacewhitfield@coralwave.com May 30th, 2002 Greetings! I am Paul Wallace-Whitfield. I am Vincent and Kenny's younger brother, and (for identification purposes) I am the 6th from the left, bottom row (seated) in the 1966 panoramic photograph. Vincent told me of the existence of your website, and when I visited it and looked at the photographs - particularly the 1966 Panoramic - the memories came flooding back. I was friends with Graeme Allardyce, Laurie Sharpe alias "Truck Blunt", and Justin Grant, to name a few, and I remember a number of others, who were not in my class, such as James Beech, Ibrahim Shagluf, Enrico Luigi Valvone, and Alastair Duke. I played football for the school, and appeared (along with my brother, Kenneth) as one of The Twins, in the school's production of "Peter Pan" that year (1966-67). I would appreciate hearing from anyone interested in dropping me a line. Regards, Paul Wallace-Whitfield.(65 - 69)
rdb@avacom.net May 29th, 2002 Hello all I am now living Cyprus, about 5 miles out of Paphos, with my 2 dogs, Pongo (Dalmatian) & Notis ( Cocker Spaniel, named after a great Greek Singer) I hope my email will be attached, so anybody visiting the Island of Aphrodites let me know. I am Roy Nairn 1955-1964
mike.nairn@btinternet.com May 29th, 2002 Just an update on the Nairn family... Penny Asker is still living in Dersingham, Roy has retired from the Essex Police and is now living in Cyprus (Pathos) and I am still in the Norfolk Constabulary and I am living at Weeting on the Norfolk/Suffolk border. Michael Nairn (60 - 67)
ginge249@hotmail.com May 27th, 2002 Hi there.......I have just been told about the website for the old school I went to....St. Michaels School. I left there in 1972 being one of the last pupils to be at the school. I first went there in 1962 so I spent 10 years of my life there. I have lots of memories of the school and still have loads of pictures of the place and old friends. I have been driving HGV trucks since I started work but 3 years ago I underwent a liver transplant and now just work in the transport office at the company I work for. I hope to be getting married next year to my girlfriend whom I met over the internet, she is American. Ian Calder (64 - 72)
dave@matrixmk.com May 27th, 2002 Hi, Just found your site while browsing. I left St. Michaels in 1969 when I was 12. Don't know if anyone will remember me or my brother Ian who was also at the school. Was strange to see all those old names again. Dave Calder (64 - 69)
aristobulus@telstra.com May 19th, 2002 Hi fellow Michaelians, just a short hallo to let you all know of a change of e-mail address. Address now look forward to seeing many of you in October. best wishes. David McMahon-Winter (Chris Winter) (64 - 66)
enquiries@elitemortgages.co.uk April 19th, 2002 Just to notify change of e-mail address. It will now be as above. See you at the 2002 reunion( my first one)!! Best wishes Iain Barr (62 - 66)
martin.graville@lineone.net April 9th, 2002 Michael, Thank you so much for your very kind remarks and good wishes. I hope to do my bit for the Old Michaelian Association for as long as they will have me. I enjoy it and it keeps me in contact with a bunch of very old and dear friends from around the world. May the Good Lord keep us all safe and well for many years to come. Martin
m.catterick@ntlworld.com April 8th, 2002
I am sure some of you know, Tuesday 9th April is Martin Graville's 60th birthday (We are all getting older!) Normally we do not, as an Association, mark these occasions but I think an exception is in order. He has been Member Secretary and Mitre editor for many years. On my joining St Michael's in 1955, it was Martin who was put in charge of showing me around. On my joining the Association, his was the first face I saw and recognised. (Cliff Wallington was the second). I was on the editorial team of the first Mitre. One might be tempted to say that without Martin's continuous hard work it might not have continued to be produced and we all would have been the poorer for it. So, Martin, on behalf of all the Old Michaelians, a VERY HAPPY 60th BIRTHDAY. Michael Catterick Chairman OMA
collinsgill@hotmail.com April 1st, 2002 Hi, Browsing through the internet I have just discovered your website. An Old Michaelian from the years 1949 to 1951, I still regard the two years I spent at the school as the highlight of my educational career. After going on to high school in Lynn, I emigrated to New Zealand in 1952, and after completing an M.A. in English I taught in various New Zealand high schools until 1999. I spent part of 2000 in England, but unfortunately didn't get to Norfolk. I am now enjoying semi-retirement with my husband (also an English-born ex-teacher) in Whangarei. Great to catch up with some details of the old school. Gillian Collins (nee Dobbs) (49 - 51)
m.catterick@ntlworld.com March 13th, 2002 There is a committee meeting at the LeStrange Arms Hotel in Hunstanton on Sunday 17th March. Some of us will be there in the bar from about 12 noon. If you want to join us for chat before our meeting please come. If you have anything you would like discussed please enter it on the guest book or e-mail me by Saturday 16th. Michael Catterick (55 - 61)
bill.cullin@ntlworld.com March 4th, 2002 Could Mike Jackson Please Contact Me As We Don't Seem To Have Your E-Mail Address. Cheers Bill Cullin
Davidthepenman@aol.com February 26th, 2002 Hi folks! Despite protesting that I am too old for new technology I have been dragged kicking, screaming & protesting loudly into the 21st century. I would be happy to hear from anybody who might remember me now I am online. I attended St.Michaels 1959-1963.Best wishes to you all, David Barry (AKA Smiler) (59 - 63)
calum.kirk@lineone.net February 13th, 2002 Hello OMA, what a great site. Having registered with FriendsReunited under the wrong school, I was contacted by Michael Shellock, who pointed me to this site. I have just read all the comments below and recognised lots of names. I was at school from '62-'69 and in answer to David Perry's query, I am Calum Kirk, ("Krik Mulac, The black panther with red ruby eyes!" Fancy him remembering that?) Looking forward to seeing everyone at a reunion, or somewhere. Calum Kirk (64 - 69)
slouisecb@hotmail.com January 7th, 2002 Hi everyone: Merry Christmas and a happy new year to all. Steph Cullin (59 - 65)
jandpdring@idl.net.au January 4th, 2002 To all Michaelians, have a wonderful 2002. Looking forward to the next edition of the "Mitre" Best wishes, John Dring (57 - 65)
Robin@elicreek.fsnet.co.uk December 31st, 2001 Hallo and a very Happy New Year to you all. I have found the site most interesting and there were some vivid reminders of my days at St. Michaels. Each year I promise myself to attend the reunion only to find that either my duties or travel plans prevent it. I would like to contact Chris Gibbs and Jonathan Parsons if anybody knows their address's. Regarding Nigel Packer's request, some years ago I met Chris White's second wife Ingrid who also lives in Sheringham, She told me that Chris had converted to Islam and was living in the Middle East. Robin Guy (1965 - 68)
davep123@mac.com December 21st, 2001 Happy Christmas It is good to see some names from my past reappear. In the 70's I attended an OMA get together by accident. I didn't know a soul. They were all from the era before mine. Now in this guest book I see names I know, what a relief, I thought they had all disappeared. Anyway My time was 61 until 68, so Hi to Stephen Baxter and Nigel Packer. I see that my sisters have made contributions so I thought I had better as well, else you might think I had snuffed it :-) Does anybody remember this person: "Krik Mallac the black panther with ruby eyes" I believe it was what Callum Kirk used to refer to himself as? Best wishes for the season. David Perry
aristobulus@teltra.easymail.com.au December 15th, 2001 To All old Michaelians...Christmas greetings from Australia May 2002 be a wonderful year for us all hope to see many of you in October 2002. Anybody remember the Carols by candlelight in St Mary's Heacham and the mad dash to get the late night train to London? best wishes to you all David McMahon-Winter (Chris Winter)
drumnadrochit@btinternet.com December 9th, 2001 This is an EXCELLENT website and well done to all who contributed in any way. I have had great fun in looking round the site and trying to establish old girlfriends! I hope that anyone that might remember me will get in touch - especially the old girlfriends!!! Mike Clark
scullin@elfoco.com November 30th, 2001 Hello Bev, do you remember me? I am Steph. are you in contact with anyone else from school. It is so interesting to see old photos and news about our old school isn't it? I enjoy reading about old friends, do drop us a line. Steph Cullin
d.rundall@relocationunlimited.com November 29th, 2001 What a great site! It's years since I was in touch but Harold (East) passed on the magazine and Bev told me how good the site was. Strange to look at the photos, I can remember most of the names, memories come flooding back! Dorienne (Perry) Rundall (ex East!!) PS How about a get together in London for those that want?
akinbode40@hotmail.com November 29th, 2001 I was pleasantly surprised to have found your web site.As an old Michaelian I have got very fond memory of the school, in fact I still have the School photograph taken in 1959. Just in case nobody can remember me I was at St Michael between 1958 to 1960.Some of my classmates were Clifford Wallington, Keith Colman, Colin Rathcliff, Barry Thomson etc to name but a few. I can still remember boys like John Dring, Best, Taffy, Leslie Ascombe. Well if non of you can still remember who I am after all that I will add I was a member of the School Football 1st Team and a keen athlete. Wish you all well and keep me informed. Akinbode Alaja-Browne (Akinbode Brown) in the School records.
Aristobulus@Telstra.easymail.com.au November 16th, 2001 It's insane its over 35 years since I was at St.Michaels 64-66 and I have just been looking through the O.M.A. web site and memories have come flooding back...does anyone remember the chippy opposite Gresham? .I had hoped to have attended the reunion in 1999 but was unable to but...may 2002 or3 I'd love to hear from old Michaelians who remember me. Best wishes to all who have had their lives warmed by memories of St Michaels. David McMahon-Winter (Chris Winter) resident now in outback New South Wales Australia and on the email.
martinyirrell@null.net November 6th, 2001 The register brought back memories - tho' I'm not included! Come to that, I couldn't find Jonathan Heslop either. I wonder if anyone else is missing. Martin Yirrell
bd.mcdonald@BTInternet.com November 3rd, 2001
Hi, I have recently come across a copy of the Mitre and found this email address in it. It's a great site. I had great fun looking at the photos. I have some of the school photos (all the school) but I'm not sure which years. I will have to look them out and let you borrow them if they are the ones needed. I will be in touch! Beveley McDonald (Perry 1961-1969)
jandpdring@idl.net.au October 11th, 2001 After reading the Guest book, I feel I should leave my e-mail address: I know that there are a few OMAs in Oz, but one still feels a little isolated, will be thinking of you all at re-union time. Many names known in the guest book and there are some names that I recollect not on the members' list. Best wishes, John Dring, (57-65)
Hello to all, I read all the notes and when I came to John Drings letter I noticed he didn't give his email, John if you read this send your address. Remember me. Steph Cullin ( Garcia ) ( 1959 - 65 )
big_ik@btopenworld.com OR enquiries@elitemortgages.co.uk September 29th, 2001
Read with interest! Eddie Lee ( 1958 - 60 )
Hi Mike Jackson, Of course I remember you. Only problem is you did not put a contact phone number or e-mail address on your guest book entry. My e-mail is: shepherdfam@yahoo.com Drop me a line and give me an update best regards Peter Shepherd. ( 1960 - 67 )
Hello to one and all. I was trolling the 'Net and decided to look up any references to "St. Micks". Much to my surprise, I found a report on the school and then this Web site. I doubt too many people remember me or my brothers Kenneth and Paul. I attended the school from 1964 to 1967, while my brothers were there with me for 1966-1967. We are from The Bahamas, which is where we all live now. I played soccer and cricket for the school and also ran the sprints and high-jumped. My best friend at that time was a young man named Steve Shields from Cambridge. It would be good to hear from any of you that remember us. The site is excellent. Keep up the good work. Regards, Vincent Wallace-Whitfield
A couple of weeks ago I was chatting to a friend of mine about the school we'd been at in Kenya during the dark ages. This inexplicable bout of nostalgia got me thinking about St Michael's and wondering what some of you are up to these days. So I looked on the net and there you are! Anyone remember me? The last of you that I saw was Pete Shepherd - we had lunch in a pub in the City sometime in the summer of '70 (or '71?). Also present Mike Shellock, Dermot Lewis, Jack and Debbie Owens, I think. Be nice to hear from you. Mike Jackson ( 1965 - 67 )
Hi, Peter Shepherd here. Just want to change my e-mail address. Hemisphere e-mail is now cancelled. Please use, shepherdfam@yahoo.com. Thanks. Peter Shepherd ( 1960 - 67 )
Hi everyone this is Nigel Packer. I have recently had contact with Stephen Baxter who attended St Michaels at the same time. We are attempting to find as many students who attended the school from 1963-1969 to get in contact with either of us to see if there are contacts that the OMA have no records or addresses of. In the "Whos Who" year book Sir Chris White (teacher) has a contact address in Malmesbury, Wilts. Does anyone live in that area in the organisation? Stephen has an address in Illington, Thetford. Could this be the same Charles Bishop who attended school? Does anyone live near there? Contact me for the full address.
John Dring ('57-'65) logged on after receiving the Spring 2001 Edition. (I might say 'Autumn' here in Oz)! Still have marvelous memories of the last reunion I attended in 1994. We are due to come to the U.K. in June/July this year to help celebrate my mother's 80th birthday and also to marry off one of our daughters to an Irishman! I am most grieved that I am not able to co-incide things with the reunion, but, as usual, I will be thinking of you all as you make your merry pilgrimage in October.
Hi I attended St Michaels from 1955 - 1966, I did attend a reunion a few years ago, and it was great meeting, and failing to reconise those I had been at school with all those years ago. Unfortunately due to a serious illness I was unable to attend recent reunions. I would love to hear from anybody who remembers me, and I am sure there must be a few. I still live at Heacham. Best Wishes Toni Howe ( i.e. Antonia Parke) ( 1955 - 66 )
Recently found this site by accident - after trying to trace an old friend from the school. I attended between 64-69 as both dayboy and boarder. i have spent two evenings trawling this site and it has brought back many memories. I would be pleased to hear from anyone who can remember me on steveb@spald11.freeserve.co.uk . Brilliant! Stephen Baxter. (1964 - 69 )
Hi John & Stephen, Welcome to the OMA, Could you please contact Martin Graville on his e-mail address from the contacts page... Thanks Bill Cullin ( 1964 - 67 )
My name is John Tanner I am an American that went to St Michael's in 1957-58 and have trying to get intouch with anybody who knew anything about the school.
I have just found this site after talking to Mr. Oweis on the telephone (he was in the bath). Did not know it existed! Had a brilliant evening reading and looking. So many friends from my 5 years who have not been seen since. I will have to something about it. Memories just came flooding back. Stephen Baxter ( 1964-69 )
Gets better and better Martin Graville ( 1953 - 59 )
This is better reading than reading about floods!
Good Morning So that’s another Christmas over and done with and now on with the Spring Mitre, an Editor’s work is seemingly never done!! This, therefore, is my usual request for your life histories, anecdotes, memories, “what ever happened to’s….” tall tales, the précis of the novel you have just written so we can all buy it, mini-scootering for geriatric OM’s (did YOU get one for Christmas?) or any other subject, and all for the interest of your erstwhile school colleagues. You have the fascinating tales, I have the Mitre so come on put pen to paper (or fingers to keyboards!!) and let your imagination run free. I also enclose the latest e-mail list, I know some of you may already have had it but there are one or two additions/subtractions so it’s simpler to send it again to everybody on my ever increasing list of e-mail minded OM’s. As Cliff said in his letter, this all started two years ago with about 7, we are now up to 50 and new names appear regularly. If you know of any OM who has an e-mail address and doesn’t show on my list please let me know. May I wish you all a Very Happy New Year and do please write and let me know of your activities. Very best wishes Martin Graville
The web site is great, lots of old photo's to bring back memories. Hopefully I can add to the photo's in a few months. Any old friends are welcome to contact me in Calgary...my e-mail is peters@hemispheretrade.com Happy new year to everyone Peter Shepherd ( 1960 - 67 )
Sorry to have missed the 2000 reunion. Looking forward to 2001. Often look at OMA pages .. Keep up the good work David Pleming
Hi, I don't know if I qualify as a fully fledged Old Michaelian, but I did go to school there for a short while, and I lived in the girls residence where my mother was the 'matron'. I shared a room with Phillipa and Barbara - don't remember their last names. Phillipa's parents were in Bermuda. Just before we left, I celebrated my seventh birthday, and had a big cake in the shape of a number seven and all the big girls gave me the bumps! Visiting this site has brought back a lot of memories, too many to write here...I was there in the spring 1962. My father taught at the school. My two brothers, Stephen and Thomas were both pupils at the school. Anybody remember me? or my family? or giving me the bumps? We left the school and returned to Canada shortly after my seventh birthday. P.S. If you do remember me, you can email me: aboston@microtec.net Regards Alison Boston
Hi all, Many regards to all OMs who read this, remember I need copy for the Mitre 2001 so get remembering, writing and sending to me at martingraville@tiscali.co.uk The Mitre is YOUR magazine but it does need your input to make it successful Martin.
Greetings all OMA's, As requested Tony George calling - It looks good and I hope all is working well now. Regards to all !. Tony George
I am delighted with the development of this Website for Old Michaelians and all thanks must go to William Cullin for the endless hours building the site to where it is today. I understand we have already secured one "new" member through the Internet and I sincerely hope there will be many more - perhaps in time for the 50th Anniversary of the Association in 2003. Cliff Wallington
Hello this is Nick Smith , I was at the school from 1961 to 1963 .I have recently moved from Ingoldisthorpe to South Wootton near King's Lynn . I am a lecturer in electronics at The College of West Anglia in King's Lynn . Looking forward to seeing you all at the next reunion weekend . Best wishes, Nick .
Esta muy bien lo que hizo tio Estuve visitando la pagina y tiene muchas cosas interesantes Lo felicito. Saludos Eric Garcia (Son of Stephanie Cullin).
The Mitre online is excellent. Sadly, John Dove died in a car accident a few years ago. It was reported in one edition of the Mitre so you may want to delete him from your "Missing Old Michaelian" section. John Haslett.
Good work !
Hi there! This is a GREAT idea and you have done really well with the site! I will get in touch again - particularly to follow up to some of the articles from the recent editions of the OMA Newsletters. I remember some (many!) of the people mentioned. Does anyone remember "The Beeches" where the girl boarders stayed for a while - I do!! I'll be in touch again. A very Happy New Year to everyone. Mike Clark
I have enjoyed looking at the photographs and seeing the news on the website. I send all Old Michaelian's greetings. Isabel Pott 11th January 2000