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EVENTS

THE BIRMINGHAM DINNER
FRIDAY 17TH MAY 2019

This year, 18 Old Ratcliffi ans and their guests attended the biennial Birmingham Dinner. The event was
held at the lively, brasserie-style Bank Restaurant in Brindley Place, where guests enjoyed a welcome
drink in the bar on arrival, followed by a wonderful three-course meal. Lots of laughter, stories and
memories were shared throughout the evening, interspersed with speeches by host Ed Gamble (95), Headmaster
Jon Reddin, and former Ratcliffi an Association President Emma Wright (94).
One of the guests, Stephen Moorhouse (68), said: “Once again, the Association excelled
itself with the choice of venue, and it was fantastic to see so many ‘veterans’ in good
spirits. The Headmaster gave another very rousing speech, too. Thanks to the brilliant
organisers who, as usual, pulled out all the stops to make sure we all had good evening.”
2020 will see the return of the Yorkshire Dinner, which alternates with the
Birmingham Dinner each year. We hope to see lots of you there for another enjoyable
evening of good food, good wine and good company! To register, please visit
www.ratcliffi anassociation.co.uk.

FIVE YEAR REUNION COCKTAIL PARTY

SATURDAY 19TH OCTOBER 2019

The Class of 2014’s Five Year Reunion was held at Ratcliffe College, hosted by Tom Park (14) and Roisin Sheehy (14). Over 50 past
students and their guests were welcomed into the newly refurbished Ratcliffi an Association Bar to enjoy cocktails and canapés. They
were greeted at the bar by OR and former bar manager Jon Glover (95), who had created a cocktail especially for the occasion. Named
‘Prefection’, it was inspired by his days at Ratcliffe, with gin, elderfl ower cordial, lemon juice and pressed apple juice blended together
to create perfection in a glass!
Once the ORs had fi nished sipping their welcome cocktails, they were whisked off on a whistle-stop tour of the School, exploring the
new areas and facilities that current students at Ratcliffe are lucky enough to enjoy, including the new state-of-the-art Fitness Suite.
Reunited back in the Association Bar, the former classmates gathered together to share memories and catch up on life since leaving
Ratcliffe. While not many of the students had changed in fi ve years, it was a great opportunity for friends to reconnect and celebrate
their achievements since leaving the College – there really was a lot to catch up on!

When time was called at the bar, minibuses arrived to collect those wishing to continue the party in Loughborough, and the night was
thoroughly enjoyed by all. We look forward to reuniting again for our 10-year anniversary in 2024!
Roisin Sheehy (14)

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