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“A brief, but sincere, note of thanks for “Many thanks for organising a great have been a lot of hard work. Hopefully, it
a wonderful day on Sunday, which went weekend for all of us. It was very clear from was rewarding for you to see so many ORs
SO well, thanks to all your hard work and the start that you had put a great deal of meeting up, catching up on the past, and
detailed input! Good luck to Alex, who is work into making it such a great success. thoroughly enjoying themselves.”
following a very hard act indeed!” I really enjoyed meeting everyone again – Peter Casartelli (56), Past President
Sir Anthony Holland (56), Past President my, how time flies! I thought the College
looked very good and was presented “Everyone I spoke to (and I spoke to lots)
“Thank you - what a marvellous time we extremely well.” thought Saturday night and Sunday were
had! To see Ratcliffe in the sunshine and David Gallagher (65) wonderful events that had generated
thriving as a 21st century school and, a huge ‘feel-good factor’. On behalf
in particular, to enjoy such a beautiful David Gallagher (65) of everyone involved in the weekend, I
Mass. We also danced and ate far too “Many thanks to you and the team for wanted to thank you for your own efforts
much! I met and re-met really lovely and a lovely day yesterday. I thought the in making it feel very special indeed.”
interesting people. Thanks for all your marquee and luncheon in the Quad Andrew Yell (82), Development Director
hard work!” was wonderful. Lovely to see old chums
Clare Reynolds (80) again, many of whom I didn’t know were “A very good table, thank you, and a
attending. Jackie, good luck, and enjoy very good lunch and day! I hadn’t seen
“Thank you so much for arranging such a your ‘retirement’. Thanks for all you’ve Clipperton (64) and O’Donnell (50) for
fabulous weekend. The twelve members done for the Association.” half a century or so!”
from the Class of ‘83 all agree that it was Anne De Graeve (79) Paul Rudd (60), Governor
a superb celebration. There have been “You were absolutely brilliant, and it was
a number of messages flying round the all absolutely brilliant on everyone’s part! “Words can hardly express my joy at
internet commenting on what a great Thanks very much indeed. Love from This such a wonderful day spent at Ratcliffe
time we all had!” 1 and 2.” on Sunday. I know how much devoted
Isobel Sommerville (83), Honorary David (50) & Mark Thistlethwaite (78) work you put into all the organisation.
Secretary of the Ratcliffian Association “Just a line to congratulate you and your Everything was great, from a most
team on a very successful day. It must prayerful and musical Mass, down to the
“I shall remember last Sunday’s 150th cup of tea later. The meal was absolutely
Anniversary celebrations for the rest of Michael Heath (56) toasts his fellow fathers delicious – I think the caterers deserve a
my days. It was probably the best OR on Father’s Day huge thanks for that, too.”
event that I have ever attended. The Margaret Mary Burns, mother of Simon
concelebrated Mass was, of course, at Burns (83)
the heart of the celebrations. My wife,
Lyn, and I were both so impressed by “Well done! Last Sunday seemed to me to
the atmosphere, the organisation, the be a very good ‘do’, and a great success. It
events, the fantastic luncheon, the was good to see so many there.”
exhibitions, and, of course, the people. Jonty Myles (57), Past President
Thank you, Jackie, and your team, for all
the hard work and organisation.” “Although I was only there for the Sunday,
John Hearson (58) it was a great opportunity to catch up
with my contemporaries and old masters
“I just wanted to say how much Mel and alike; the luncheon was a splendid setting
I enjoyed yesterday. You must have and the high-quality menu was much
worked so hard, Jackie, because it was enjoyed.”
just a fabulous event. It makes you proud Nicholas Plumb (79)
to be a Catholic, and also glad of the ties
that link us to Ratcliffe. Do pass on our “What a fantastic weekend to celebrate
thanks to Superman Gareth!” our Association’s 150th Anniversary!
Hilary & Mel Hann My family group had a wonderful time,
not least because there were activities
“I have been to a great many good OR organised to occupy all ages during the
‘do’s over the years and enjoyed them all. day. I felt very proud of the Association
However, I think yesterday was probably and the School. To me, the organisation
the best - it really was a thoroughly super was impeccable, with great attention to
day. Thank you very much for all your hard detail; I am aware that you had a great
work and commitment - the outcome was team to deliver such a successful event,
spectacular. They say it’s always good to with a huge amount required behind
go out on a high note, and you certainly the scenes. I do hope that you found
did that!” some time to enjoy things with your own
Simon Burns (83), Trustee of families. Well done! Jackie, you deserve a
the Ratcliffian Association medal as big as a dustbin lid!”
& Cunningham Fund Michael Heath (56), Past President
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