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OUR 40TH ANNIVERSARY REUNION:

AN ACCOUNT

The Class of ‘76 (L to R): Frank Tierney, George Prove, John Law, Mark L to R: Damien Walmsley, Martin Fanning, Nick Hall, Kevin Kavanagh,
Buxton, Ian Law, Paul Moore, Tim Wright, Stephen Walsh & Martin Frank Tierney, Paul Moore, Martin Wilson, Mark Buxton, George Prove,
Fanning John Law, Stephen Walsh & Ian Law (all from the Class of ‘76)

Saturday 9th July saw the 40th Anniversary Reunion of the Class On the Sunday, we all gathered for lunch in the marquee, and
of ‘76, held in the marquee at Ratcliffe’s Summer Ball. We had met up with fellow classmates Martin Wilson, Kevin Kavanagh,
nine Old Boys in attendance, consisting of Mark Buxton, Martin Nick Hall and Damien Walmsley.
Fanning, Frank Tierney, Paul Moore, George Prove, Stephen
Walsh, Tim Wright, John Law and Ian Law. Stephen Law (71), One short weekend was not long enough for all the catching
Ian’s brother, and Edmund Tierney (73), Frank’s brother, also up, so we have tentatively planned another reunion for 2018,
joined us for the evening dinner at the Summer Ball. possibly in London, where we can hopefully raise a few more
from the Class of ‘76 to meet up and have a good time!
We all enjoyed a fabulous night together, reminiscing about old
times at Ratcliffe, and the evening flew by very quickly, as we Ian Law (76)
were wined, dined and entertained until the early hours.

THE RATCLIFFIAN

ASSOCIATION PAST

PRESIDENTS’ DINNER

FRIDAY 14TH OCTOBER 2016

After Mass, celebrated by Fr Simon Giles (60) in the Chapel,
Trustees of the Association and Cunningham Trust Fund joined The guests enjoying a Michael Coker (52),
Past Presidents for their annual dinner, held at the College in three-course meal the Guest of Honour
October. This year’s Association President, Sam Bird (98), was
unable to attend at the last moment, but all were delighted The Past Presidents and Trustees also thanked Gareth and
to welcome the Vice President, Sebako Siame (91), who had Katharine Lloyd for their outstanding contribution to Ratcliffe,
travelled from London for the dinner, returning afterwards on wishing them ‘bon voyage’ and every success when they move to
the late train from Leicester. China next year.

Sir Anthony Holland (56) proposed a toast to Michael Coker Those in attendance were: Janice and Michael Coker (52), Gareth
(52) in recognition of his exceptional and dedicated service as Lloyd, Katharine Lloyd, Jackie Bennett, Sebako Siame (91), Alex
Clerk to the Trust Fund, on his retirement after forty years. Gifts Slack (née Gamble) (03). Past Presidents: Sir Anthony Holland
from the Ratcliffian Association were presented to Michael and (56), Michael Heath (56), Dick Cunningham (59), Fr Simon Giles
Janice Coker. In response, Michael reflected on an enjoyable and (60), Paul Rudd (60), Richard Gamble (64) and Louise Marsden
satisfying role as Clerk and highlighted the many opportunities (91). Trustees: Richard Armitage (71), James Crossley (85) and
afforded to support pupils and families through their schooling Alain Gavin (83).
at Ratcliffe. He concluded by making a generous personal gift to
the Association and Trustees. Michael Heath (56)

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