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seven of our young men preparing for special time for us. Old Ratcliffians shows three of the Meredith brothers
their final vows. In June and July, we Laura Betts, Callie Thornton (née (me, Richard and Eddy) with our
were in Rovereto (the birthplace of our Glover) (05), Jenny Tandy (05), Alice broods and Grandma Mary. Paddy
founder, Blessed Antonio Rosmini), Myles (05), Louise Alton (05), Jenny is missing, but all eight of Mum’s
a beautiful part of the Trentino near Slaughter (05), Hannah Merrion (05) grandchildren are there – the first
to Lake Garda. This was followed by and I all keep in regular contact and time this had ever happened! It’s odd
a week’s retreat in Domodossola in see each other when we are able to.” that Mum’s four boys have produced
Piemonte (Monte Calvario), the house seven girls between them; my little
where Blessed Antonio founded our Mike Meredith (89): “I was delighted boy, Alfie, is the only one so far who
Institute. I was able to take time out to attend the London Dinner in will perpetuate the name!”
of this programme to accompany February this year with Georgina
the Ratcliffe pilgrimage in July. We Meredith (96). It’s a great event in a Andrew Mason (96): “I now have
had twelve pupils from the College fabulous venue and I’d recommended two children at Ratcliffe, Tomas
and, for the past three years, we it to all ORs, young and old. I had the and Lucie. Tomas is now in his first
have been most impressed by the pleasure of sitting next to this year’s year of the Junior School and Lucie
willing service they have given to Ratcliffian Association President, is in Cygnets Two. Tomas is really
all on our pilgrimage, setting a very Abe Mee (92). Taking Abe’s lead, enjoying the masses of clubs on offer
good example of caring for others. I’m getting more involved with the and Lucie is loving learning to swim.
At the end of August, I went again to Association this year. I’m really I attended the wedding of Roberto
Lourdes with some ten members of looking forward to meeting lots of De Rienzo (00) in July and saw a lot
my family - it was a time of blessing ORs at upcoming events – the match of ORs, including Andrew Espinasse
and relaxation for me. While in at The Leicestershire Golf Club (98), Rob (97) and Charlotte Hull
Rome, I am working hard at learning was excellent fun this year. It was (née Berry) (98), the Richardsons,
the Italian language, and Don Vito especially nice to catch up with John Sam (98) and Giuliana Bird (née De
is making great strides in learning Astill (89), who was my opening Rienzo) (98), Carl and Maria Pastars
English. After the election of Pope bowler in the 1st XI back in 1989, (née De Rienzo) (96), and a few
Francis, we wait in joyful hope to see and Jim Gillick (88). Others that I others I can’t name. It was a great
the fruit of his living, his preaching of am still in touch with include Bridget day down in Somerset! Tomas has
the Gospel, and his care ‘to bring the Lavin (89), with whom I share an just enrolled at Syston Rugby Club
Good News to the poor’.” annual London-based pint, Tony and I hope to get more involved there
Workman (87), who I trade godfather in the future – I’ve noticed Sam Bird
duties with, and Pav Piotrowicz and his older brother already coaching
(89), who I bumped into at Legoland there!”
this year with his wife and three
daughters! Of the various Merediths,
Eddy (93) has lived in Auckland, New
Zealand, for the last eleven years with
his wife and three daughters. Charlie
(98) is also in Auckland. Paddy (91)
is in Singapore with his wife, Marie.
Along with Richard (87) and his
family, we are all spending Christmas
L to R: Sarah Harley (04), Hannah 2013 together on the coast of the
Merrion (05), Jenny Tandy (05), North Island, New Zealand. Finally,
Alice Myles (05), Jenny Slaughter (05), I had great fun giving the speech at
Laura Betts (05) & Callie Thornton (née Clem Maginniss (74)
Glover) (05) Prize Day this year – although my
memory of a naked Nigel Taylor has Clem Maginniss (74) has left the
Sarah Harley (04): “For the past three left an imprint in too many minds! Regular Army after a full service
years I have been living in Genoa, Finally, this photo, taken at a family career and is now serving in the Army
Italy. I think I have just about got to christening at St Paul’s Cathedral, Reserve. He has also been appointed
grips with the lingo and it definitely is, Commandant of the Norfolk Army
as they say, ‘la bella vita’ living here. Cadet Force, which is not only a
Last May, my son was christened, thoroughly satisfying post, but also
with ORs Laura Betts (05) and David one that brings back many happy
Harley (02) as his godparents. We memories of the Army Section of
had a fantastic weekend; India (05) the Ratcliffe CCF, commanded by
and Charlie Hobbs-Mauger (03) the highly respected and remarkable
even travelled all the way from Le Lieutenant Colonel Bill Robinson.
Marche to help us celebrate. More
recently, I have just completed my Miles Latham (03): “The business I
English teaching course and hope run with Tim Cabrelli (03), Affixxius
to start putting it into practice very L to R: Richard (87), Mike (89) & Eddy (www.affixxius.com), continues to go
soon. We’re also getting married next Meredith (93) with their mother & all from strength to strength. We have
year, so that’s going to be a very her grandchildren been listed as two of Leicestershire’s
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seven of our young men preparing for special time for us. Old Ratcliffians shows three of the Meredith brothers
their final vows. In June and July, we Laura Betts, Callie Thornton (née (me, Richard and Eddy) with our
were in Rovereto (the birthplace of our Glover) (05), Jenny Tandy (05), Alice broods and Grandma Mary. Paddy
founder, Blessed Antonio Rosmini), Myles (05), Louise Alton (05), Jenny is missing, but all eight of Mum’s
a beautiful part of the Trentino near Slaughter (05), Hannah Merrion (05) grandchildren are there – the first
to Lake Garda. This was followed by and I all keep in regular contact and time this had ever happened! It’s odd
a week’s retreat in Domodossola in see each other when we are able to.” that Mum’s four boys have produced
Piemonte (Monte Calvario), the house seven girls between them; my little
where Blessed Antonio founded our Mike Meredith (89): “I was delighted boy, Alfie, is the only one so far who
Institute. I was able to take time out to attend the London Dinner in will perpetuate the name!”
of this programme to accompany February this year with Georgina
the Ratcliffe pilgrimage in July. We Meredith (96). It’s a great event in a Andrew Mason (96): “I now have
had twelve pupils from the College fabulous venue and I’d recommended two children at Ratcliffe, Tomas
and, for the past three years, we it to all ORs, young and old. I had the and Lucie. Tomas is now in his first
have been most impressed by the pleasure of sitting next to this year’s year of the Junior School and Lucie
willing service they have given to Ratcliffian Association President, is in Cygnets Two. Tomas is really
all on our pilgrimage, setting a very Abe Mee (92). Taking Abe’s lead, enjoying the masses of clubs on offer
good example of caring for others. I’m getting more involved with the and Lucie is loving learning to swim.
At the end of August, I went again to Association this year. I’m really I attended the wedding of Roberto
Lourdes with some ten members of looking forward to meeting lots of De Rienzo (00) in July and saw a lot
my family - it was a time of blessing ORs at upcoming events – the match of ORs, including Andrew Espinasse
and relaxation for me. While in at The Leicestershire Golf Club (98), Rob (97) and Charlotte Hull
Rome, I am working hard at learning was excellent fun this year. It was (née Berry) (98), the Richardsons,
the Italian language, and Don Vito especially nice to catch up with John Sam (98) and Giuliana Bird (née De
is making great strides in learning Astill (89), who was my opening Rienzo) (98), Carl and Maria Pastars
English. After the election of Pope bowler in the 1st XI back in 1989, (née De Rienzo) (96), and a few
Francis, we wait in joyful hope to see and Jim Gillick (88). Others that I others I can’t name. It was a great
the fruit of his living, his preaching of am still in touch with include Bridget day down in Somerset! Tomas has
the Gospel, and his care ‘to bring the Lavin (89), with whom I share an just enrolled at Syston Rugby Club
Good News to the poor’.” annual London-based pint, Tony and I hope to get more involved there
Workman (87), who I trade godfather in the future – I’ve noticed Sam Bird
duties with, and Pav Piotrowicz and his older brother already coaching
(89), who I bumped into at Legoland there!”
this year with his wife and three
daughters! Of the various Merediths,
Eddy (93) has lived in Auckland, New
Zealand, for the last eleven years with
his wife and three daughters. Charlie
(98) is also in Auckland. Paddy (91)
is in Singapore with his wife, Marie.
Along with Richard (87) and his
family, we are all spending Christmas
L to R: Sarah Harley (04), Hannah 2013 together on the coast of the
Merrion (05), Jenny Tandy (05), North Island, New Zealand. Finally,
Alice Myles (05), Jenny Slaughter (05), I had great fun giving the speech at
Laura Betts (05) & Callie Thornton (née Clem Maginniss (74)
Glover) (05) Prize Day this year – although my
memory of a naked Nigel Taylor has Clem Maginniss (74) has left the
Sarah Harley (04): “For the past three left an imprint in too many minds! Regular Army after a full service
years I have been living in Genoa, Finally, this photo, taken at a family career and is now serving in the Army
Italy. I think I have just about got to christening at St Paul’s Cathedral, Reserve. He has also been appointed
grips with the lingo and it definitely is, Commandant of the Norfolk Army
as they say, ‘la bella vita’ living here. Cadet Force, which is not only a
Last May, my son was christened, thoroughly satisfying post, but also
with ORs Laura Betts (05) and David one that brings back many happy
Harley (02) as his godparents. We memories of the Army Section of
had a fantastic weekend; India (05) the Ratcliffe CCF, commanded by
and Charlie Hobbs-Mauger (03) the highly respected and remarkable
even travelled all the way from Le Lieutenant Colonel Bill Robinson.
Marche to help us celebrate. More
recently, I have just completed my Miles Latham (03): “The business I
English teaching course and hope run with Tim Cabrelli (03), Affixxius
to start putting it into practice very L to R: Richard (87), Mike (89) & Eddy (www.affixxius.com), continues to go
soon. We’re also getting married next Meredith (93) with their mother & all from strength to strength. We have
year, so that’s going to be a very her grandchildren been listed as two of Leicestershire’s
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