News
Reports of informal meetings, reunions, and all other news of the Class of 55 is listed here
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2026 June Meet
The next meeting is planned for Friday 26 June 2026 at 12:00 at the “Hand in Hand”
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2026 Reunion Planning
It was agreed to propose a reunion in 2026 at about the same time of year. Other than to note the principle, nothing else is decided at present. It was agreed to propose a precise target date for those who, from experience, will need a year’s notice to get their body and soul in the…
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2026 May Meet
The “Increasing Level Heads” met again on a chilly May morning at the Hand in Hand. “Increasing ” because the usual mob were joined by Bob Macdonagh and Rick Weston. Gavin Taylor was away playing croquet for Surrey. Mike Bird limped in with sore feet from his charity walk. John Simmonds was fresh off a…
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Mike Bird fundraising for Cancer Research
For the past couple of years I have acted as venue for a battle between cancer and the Royal Marsden hospital. I am glad to say that the Marsden appears to be winning at present and my cancer is described as dormant. Last year I did the Banham Marsden walk. It is 15 miles between…
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College Alumni Initiative
Jerry Stockbridge met recently with Mike Palacios who has been appointed to develop the Alumni Programme for the College. He is also doing something similar at St Ignatius College. He had seen our Class of 55 website after I had responded to his post on Linkedin seeking people to sign up using a new inline…
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Greg Brooks RIP
It is sad to report that Greg Brooks died earlier this year. Greg was a wholehearted supporter of the Class of 55 reunions and a great friend to many over the years. Here are some few images from our meetings and a short video featuring his singing contributions to pre-meal gace and the school song.…
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2025 November Meet
Four “Level Heads” met on Friday 28 November 2025 the Hand in Hand. The aim was to review this year’s reunion and to outline a plan for 2026. It was also an opportunity for one of our number to right a wrong committed over 65 years ago. Review of 2025 Reunion The lunchtime timing was…