Download the Minutes of the 2010 AGM of the OO Society

You may download the minutes of the 2010 AGM meeting here.

8th March 2011
By Hon Secretary

The Old Oswestrian Society Announces New President

The incoming President of The Old Oswestrian Society is Michael Longshaw – Chief Executive, International Golf & Resort Management Ltd.

News of Rev'd Eddie Isaac OO (1931-39)

Eddie 2nd from left

Spotted in 'This England' magazine Autumn 2010 by Hon Treasurer Martyn Jones is the Rev'd Eddie Isaac assisting Millom Mayoress Monica Naylor at the Mayor of Millom's St George's Day celebrations in the refurbished Palladium Theatre this April. "It's really nice to see Eddie Isaac well and that he has his priorities right.", Martyn commented, "There he is surrounded by ladies and with a drink in his hand."

Fives Court Re-opening on Founder's Day

READ THE REPORT OF THE CEREMONY HERE

At 2.00pm on Founder's Day, there will be an official opening of the refurbished Fives Court by Dr John Taylor 00 (1933-41), the oldest winner of a Fives Tournament in the OO records who is able to be with us today.

Old Oswestrian Society Dinner - Saturday 27th November 2010

The Annual Dinner was held at the Wynnstay Hotel, Oswestry on Saturday 27th November. Despite the severe weather, very few people cancelled; some travelled several hundred miles braving the elements. It was a hugely enjoyable and convivial event, based on the feedback I have received. A total of 91 attended and here is a list of the attendees:-

Old Oswestrian Society AGM

Old Oswestrian Society AGM Agenda

Saturday 27^th November 2010

Wynnstay Hotel, Oswestry

Rev'd Canon John Francis Edge, Passes Away Aged 78

We are sad to hear of the death of the Revd. Canon John Francis Edge who died on 31st October 2010 at the age of 78.

Born in 1932, John studied at Oxford University at Exeter College and then St Stephen's House theological college. John was ordained Deacon in 1958 and Priest the following year. He served his curacy at Holy Trinity Oswestry between 1958 and 1962, becoming Vicar of the Parish in 1964 until 1979.

Download the Minutes of the Autumn Meeting of the OO Society

Minutes of the Autumn meeting of the OO Society can be downloaded here.

1st November 2010
By Hon Secretary

John Batchlor OO (1962-67) Kick-Starts a Travel Business in South Africa

In 1580, Sir Francis Drake, the first Englishman to circumnavigate the World, wrote in his log that the South African Cape was ". . the fairest Cape we saw in the whole circumference of the earth”.

Death of Sigi Faith OO (1939-1945)

Sigi and Terry

The Old Oswestrian Society is extremely sad to announce the death of Sigi Faith OO in hospital in London this week. The Society wishes to send its condolences to Sigi's wife Terry and family Jonathan, Nicky and their grandchildren. The funeral service has already taken place in accordance with Sigi’s faith.

News of The Boulters

I moved to New Zealand in 1995 after meeting my now husband in London. I lived in his hometown of Christchurch which is beautiful. I worked for the Commonwealth Bank of Australia for 4 years until recently and we now live on the Gold Coast in Queensland with our two boys. I have been this side of the world for 15 years and love it.

Dr Anthony Hammond OO Pulls Out The Stops

Can you believe that someone can compose music as you sit and listen to it? Well, this is what will happen on Saturday 2nd October, at 7.30pm, when music lovers will have a chance to sample a unique experience. Old Oswestrian Dr Anthony Hammond, the organist at Cirencester Parish Church, is giving a concert in St Oswald’s in aid of the Organ Restoration Fund and top of the bill will be a four movement symphony which he will compose on the spot.

Old Oswestrian Is Awarded MBE

Again, it was Patrick’s incisive planning and unfaltering command that were pivotal to the success of this demanding operation.

Patrick’s citation reads: “A gifted leader of men, his soldiers were inspired by his personal example, charisma and decisive action. There was nothing that they would not do for him.

Wannabe a Wallaby?

Some of you may remember Mark Philp, former Assistant Boarding Housemaster in School House, Rugby Coach and 2nd Lt in the CCF contingent here who left for Australia a couple of years ago? Well, last month, after two years 'down under', Mark came back to Oswestry School to visit old friends and present the School with a rugby shirt signed by the current Australian Rugby Union Team, the Wallabies.

Download Michaelmas 2010 School Newsletter

The new format Michaelmas 2010 edition of the School Newsletter is now available.

Click here to download a copy of the newsletter as pdf file or click here to see other editions that are available.

4th September 2010
By Hon Secretary

Aaron Shelley's Band Goes Native

News of Aaron Shelley OO (1995-2003)

After lots of changes in the band's line up under the name 'Held By The Code', Aaron, Dean and Chris have decided to start all over again from scratch under the new name 'Jeaga'.

Like Father Like Son

Tom Nicholas (Year 7) enjoyed taking part in his first Oswestry Show with his father, Edward, and their Suffolk sheep.

Oswestry Show Saturday 7th August

Brian Tomley OO (1952-57)

There will be an opportunity to come along and meet new Oswestry School Headmaster Douglas Robb at the School stand (Avenue F, Stand 75 - next to the food area) at the Oswestry Show today. Complimentary tea, coffee and Pimm’s will be available throughout the day - why don't you come along and introduce yourself as an OO and enjoy a good family day out?

New Headmaster for Oswestry School

Lucinda, Fergus (2), Miranda (8), Hector (5) and Douglas

Following on from the successful nine years under the headship of Paul Stockdale, the Governors of Oswestry School are delighted to announce the appointment of Douglas Robb as Headmaster of Oswestry School as from September 2010.

Challenge of the Three Peaks for Kidney Research UK

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16/7/10

We completed our challenge at 4.37pm on Friday evening, giving us 19 minutes to spare! We successfully completed Ben Nevis in 4.5 hours and Snowdon in 3.5 hours. Unfortunately, Scafell Pike, which was sandwiched between these two mountains, proved a little more troublesome!