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The Old Ratcliffan 2010 | Births Ed Gamble (95) with Baby Wilf Adrian Farnham (95) with Baby Esme Gianpaolo Mantini (95) with Baby Albi Ed Gamble (95) and Harri are pleased Adrian Farnham (95) and Hannah are Mr and Mrs Gianpaolo Mantini are to announce the birth of their son, pleased to announce the birth of their delighted to announce the birth of their Wilfred George, a brother to Huw, who first baby this year, a daughter, Esme. first baby, Albi. was born in August. To all Ratcliffians - please let us know of any Old Ratcliffian family births for inclusion in next year’s magazine by emailing your news to jbennett@ratcliffe.leics.sch.uk. maRRIages Mr & Mrs John Yates (95) Mr & Mrs Gary Tse (95) Pictured with Ginny and Mike make their vows with John & Merrick Yates the help of Father Philip Sainter John Yates (95) and Laura Heppinstall Gary Tse (95) and Merry Lo Michael O’Keeffe and The wedding of John Yates and Laura Ginny Gamble (98) Heppinstall took place in the Chapel Gary Tse came to Ratcliffe from Hong at Ratcliffe College on July 24th 2010. Kong for his Sixth Form course and, Ginny married Michael O’Keeffe from John met Laura on the same Art course whilst at the school, was in the care of Botswana at Ratcliffe College’s Chapel at Sheffield Hallam and was delighted Mr and Mrs Merrick Yates. The friendship of the Immaculate Conception on to discover that she was from Burbage, continued through Gary’s time at Oxford Saturday August 7th. She was given Leicestershire. From then on, Laura and the promise was made that Mr and away by her father, Richard Gamble was a permanent fixture in John’s life Mrs Yates would one day visit him in (64), in a beautiful and joyous ceremony and a large group of friends and family Hong Kong. This year, Gary invited them conducted by Father Philip Sainter. gathered to enjoy the long-awaited day. to join him in Hong Kong for his wedding Over 200 guests joined the couple from Fr Belsito celebrated a Nuptial Mass and to Miss Merry Lo on November 21st 2010 as far away as Australia, Malawi and a number of John’s Ratcliffian friends and they were delighted to accept. The Mauritius to celebrate their marriage. The were on hand to assist. Luke Spencer wedding took place on Hong Kong Island reception was held at the family home in (95) came to play the organ, Gianpaolo and then the bridal party transferred to Gaddesby; the marquee was decorated in Mantini (95) did the job of best man The Shangri La Hotel in Kowloon on an a British Colonial style which combined and Ed Gamble (95) read the Bidding open top bus for a traditional wedding the couple’s backgrounds. Richard prayers. Also there to enjoy the day were banquet of 12 courses! At the reception, Fairhurst (93) played the grand piano Amy and Andrew Mason (96), Sarah Gary spoke fondly of his memories of inside the marquee during a drinks and Michael Murphy (95) and Malcolm life at Ratcliffe and amongst the photos reception and, later on, bongo drummers (93) and Nadia Hawes (nee Chbat) flashed up on screen of his life, there captivated the party with their infectious (91). The Reception was at the College were a number from that time. Gary and rhythm, whilst those present enjoyed and thoroughly enjoyed by all. Merry will live in Hong Kong but hope what can only be described as a perfect to visit England next year when a trip to wedding day. Ratcliffe will be high on the ‘to do ’ list. The bridesmaids were Jessica Jordan (nee Gamble) (96), Lucinda Gamble (00), Amy Clear (98) and Hannah Farnham. There were also a large contingency of Old Ratcliffians in attendance, including Alison Mason 2