Page 28 - The Old Ratcliffian 2015 Magazine

28 RATCLIFFIAN ASSOCIATION EVENTS

THE RICHARD HUGHES T20 CRICKET
MATCH & AFTERNOON TEA

After lunch, everyone went outside to watch the Richard Hughes Lee Buckby (97) with Rik Hughes John Plumb (53)
T20 cricket match, which was organised by the OR cricket captain,
Ben Stephens (96). He had drawn together enough players for
two teams, so the match was played between the ‘Oldies’ and
the ‘Youngsters’ - the ‘Oldies’ won! There were also tours of
the School, which were led by Andrew Yell (82), as well as a tour
of the Rosmini Centre. Edward McCall also performed a short
recital in the Chapel, playing well-known classical pieces on the
newly-restored organ. Meanwhile, afternoon tea was served in
another marquee on the Cricket Square, where guests mingled,
exchanging memories of their past days spent in Ratcliffe in the
warm June sunshine. All in all, it was a fantastic way to celebrate
such an important occasion in the history of both the Association
and the College.

On a personal note, I would like to thank everyone who has Afternoon tea by the
helped me to organise this huge event - in particular, Louise Cricket Square
Liston and Andrew Yell in the Development Office, Helen Baird
(14) (who was fortunately on a work placement week with the
Development team in the run up to the event), Alex Slack (née
Gamble) (03) for all her event management advice, the catering
staff, Shaun Walker for helping with the setup of the bars, the
team of Year 12 and Year 13 leavers, the photographer, Gianluca
Misso (15), and also the videographer, Alex Butler (14), whose
film of the weekend can be found on the Ratcliffian Association
website. I would also particularly like to thank Gareth Lloyd and
his Senior Leadership Team for supporting me in the planning of
the weekend, and for allowing us to hold this event during the
busiest part of the school year.

Jackie Bennett Relaxing over a cup of
Editor tea & reminiscing

FEEDBACK FROM OLD RATCLIFFIANS FOLLOWING THE
150TH ANNIVERSARY WEEKEND

“What a triumph! I have just got home “I was chatting to Andy Yell’s (82) sister, “Thank you for inviting me to the lunch -
from the best OR weekend that I have ever and we were talking about the School; it it was great. Many thanks for all the work
experienced. The organisation was great, is unlike any other ‘public’ school, with that must have gone on to make it so
the luncheon was superb, and the musical its foundations based firmly on family successful.”
accompaniment was of real quality. What values. Anyone that has been to Ratcliffe Jane Friendship, Ex-Staff Member
else can I say? I was also able to tour the or worked there will have that association
new Preparatory School, which impressed and the DNA it brings.” “I just wanted to say that I had a fantastic
me no end. Jackie, I am sad that I will no Chris Della-Porta (79) time meeting up with everyone again.
longer have you as my ‘main’ contact for Congratulations to you for doing such a
OR things, but I am sure that all future Chris Della-Porta (79) brilliant job.”
communications will be in good hands.” Vince Langfield (88)
Alasdair MacMillan (58)
“Thank you so much for organising such a
“Firstly, our thanks for organising a fantastic day on Sunday for the Ratcliffian
splendid 150th Anniversary Luncheon; Association’s 150th Anniversary. It was
it was first class! The food was excellent, a total triumph! It was wonderful to
the service outstanding, the occasion catch up with lovely old friends in the
gleaming, and the memories magic. The beautiful Ratcliffe environment. Thank
weather was perfect, too. If I make the you for everything you did to create such
175th, I will especially remember the a memorably special day. I am sure that
150th!” everyone who attended felt the same.”
Clem Maginniss (74) Louise Shore (née Jackson) (91)

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