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The Old Ratclifan 2014 | Introductionhe Old Ratclifan 2014 | Old Ratclifan News The Old R T The Old Ratclifan 2014 | Introductionatclifan 2014 | Old Ratclifan News ‘walk the Monopoly board’ to raise Catholic Archbishop of Birmingham Tim Gamble (62) is pictured with A group of Old Ratcliffians from the humanitarian and research activities myself further this coming year. As for money for some charities that are very as my guest. (Incidentally, he has his cousins, John Tams (55) and Class of ‘98 enjoyed a superb sailing in the Peruvian Amazon. Jenny and living locations, I am staying in a flat dear to me.” a Music degree and also, as part Margaret Mary Burns, mother of holiday around the Isle of Wight in Francesca have been involved in the on one of the main streets in Sheffield. of his work for Christian Unity, he Simon Burns (83), at the celebration September this year. The trip was I am very much looking forward to Martine George (03) recently entered the British Powerlifting is an Honorary Canon of Worcester of Tim’s 70th birthday party. organised by Adrian Fidler (98), the staying there and to my next year at Championships and carried off the Cathedral Chapter.) At home, before ‘Skipper’, who is now an officer of the University.” title. Two months later, she competed the concert, we entertained three Merchant Navy and an accomplished Old Ratcliffian sculptor, Theo Gillick in the World Championships and Bishops (two Church of England and sailor. Other members of the party (88), sculpted a tiger for the North won a bronze medal. Martine, who one Roman Catholic), a Dean, the were Rob Hull (98), Andrew Leicestershire Regiment’s New works as a Personal Trainer, started Abbot of Downside, two Monsignors Espinasse (98), Sam Bird (98), Memorial. The new memorial has powerlifting training just eight weeks and three Priests. Their arrival at the Mike O’Keeffe, husband of Ginny been dedicated at the National before the competition, after her concert in a procession of black limos O’Keeffe (née Gamble) (98) and now Arboretum. The dedication comes on brother Zack encouraged her to give it caused some attention!” an adopted OR, and Ben Court, the Jenny Pepper (06) (left) the 326th anniversary of the founding a go. She absolutely loves the sport, Charlee Croxall (10): “After leaving husband of Alison Court (née Mason) & Francesca Wright of the regiment. Nicknamed ‘The and never thought she would become Ratcliffe, I went on to do my A Levels L to R: Tim Gamble (62) with John (98). A good time was had by all! Tigers’, the regiment was given its Tams (55) & Margaret Mary Burns British Champion! at Rutland College, where I studied provision of health care services and ‘royal’ title in 1946 by King George VI. Psychology, Media and Drama. I then education in remote river communities The memorial features a tiger sitting Philip Jones (59): “During the whilst emphasising preventative went on to work as an Apprentice Ben Feasey (03) returned to Ratcliffe on an Irish blue limestone plinth. at the Creative Workshop, where at the beginning of November. He measures and encouraging self- adults with learning disabilities is now living in Tours in France. His reliance and the use of effective come to enjoy a range of activities return was on a sad note, however, traditional remedies. of their choice. I then furthered my as it was for the funeral of his Dan Lewis (13): “I left Ratcliffe in qualifications and went on to complete grandfather. The happier news is 2013 and in September, I started a Level 2 and 3 NVQ in Health and that Ben is engaged to his long-term studying at Sheffield Hallam Social Care and a short course in French girlfriend, Justine. They plan to University. I studied Business Mental Health. I then secured a marry in August 2016. Economics, whilst also working permanent, full-time position at the The Class of ‘98 enjoying their sailing for a Hospitality Company situated Martine George (03) Creative Workshop. I’ve also recently holiday at Sheffield Wednesday Football had a little girl, Siena Grace Brown, Club. However, this coming year, I and am enjoying being a mum!” have decided to change courses to late summer, I was involved in the Dr Jenny Pepper (06) left in August International Finance and Investment, sponsorship of two events with an Tom Hamlyn Williams (06): “Having this year to become a volunteer in as it is something I am very interested ecumenical dimension. The first was left Ratcliffe back in 2006, my journey the Amazon jungle with her friend, in. I am still working at Sheffield a co-sponsorship, along with my elder has taken me in various directions. I Dr Francesca Wright. They joined a Wednesday Football Club, but have son, of a St Peter’s XI cricket team started with a year working in Beijing, team called ‘Project Amazonas’ which also recently got another job in a under the auspices of the Pontifical promotes and co-ordinates medical, Prosecco Lounge/Bar to help fund Theo Gillick’s (88) tiger sculpture Council for Culture. Two matches were played against an Anglican team Ben Feasey (03) with his sister, Saskia at Windsor Castle and Canterbury (left) & his fancée, Justine (right) Georgie Rea’s (13) Gap Year Trip to India and, despite a farewell reception in Rome from Pope Francis, the Anglican Gemma Rumbold (01): “In July this An Open Mind woman sitting next to me on my flight different from my own, did not seem side won! The second was my co- year, Megan Stephens (01) and I Try as we might to prevent it, the to Chennai. I was the only white girl alien or, indeed, to alienate me. I was sponsorship of a performance at the entered the Race For Life. As a cancer opinions of others can shape our own. on the plane and she took me under included and welcomed. From the Worcester Three Choirs Festival, at survivor myself, I was incredibly When travelling, it is my belief that her wing - my first experience of gentle directions of my host mother, Worcester Cathedral, of Elgar’s ‘The honoured to be invited to give a the only thing which it is essential to the kind-hearted nature of Southern aiding me to dress appropriately, to Apostles’. The Festival ranks as one speech to all the entrants on the day, bring is an open mind. This, however, Indians. As we parted, however, she the patience of my work colleagues, of the oldest in the world and, in its sharing my story, and to start the race is difficult when, pre-departure, all you looked at me with concern and said teaching me to eat with my right hand three hundred year history, it was Tom Hamlyn Williams (06) itself. Megan and I had a fantastic day can think about is what to expect. You (in a thick Tamil accent), “Don’t be attended for the first time by a Roman and raised nearly £1000 for Cancer find yourself relying on other, more disappointed if you don’t like it here. then I went to Exeter to study History Research UK.” informed individuals to give you these Try to keep safe.” Flustered, and and Arabic, then found myself working expectations. So was the case with trying to carry two backpacks at once, in professional Sport on commercial myself. almost missing my connecting flight sponsorship deals and, two years to Madurai, her words played on my ago, most importantly, I got married. “The streets are so busy and homeless mind. They were, however, drowned Most recently, though, I have set people litter the roadsides.” “Everyone out as soon as I landed. up a Marketing Agency that offers, will stare at you - you won’t get a amongst other things, print, design moment’s privacy.” “Never go out on Revelations and websites. It is amazing, in such your own.” “Expect to get ‘Delhi belly’ My reception into the country and a short time, how much can change, in the first few days.” Coming from feeling of ease were simultaneous. and it all started at Ratcliffe, so I family and friends who have been to Loud, busy, vivid: these things could L to R: Rt Reverend John Inge, Bishop wanted to share an update with you India, it was hard to disregard their so easy have been terrifying, but of Worcester, Philip Jones (59) & all. Perhaps I’ll see you at an Old comments, but I tried not to let them somehow I found them awe-inspiring. The Most Reverend Bernard Longley, Ratcliffian event at some point!” Gemma Rumbold (01) & Megan faze me. The most disconcerting Colourful, spicy, deeply religious: the Archbishop of Birmingham Stephens (01) in the Race For Life comment was that made by the Indian customs and culture of Madurai, so Georgie Rea (13) in India 42 Register online at www.ratclifanassociation.co.uknline at www.ratclifanassociation.co.uk 43 43 42 Register o