Old Cicestrians Summer Event – June 22nd 2023

This years’ summer event will again be in Chichester and at an earlier date, namely June rather than September. In the morning we will have a guided back-stage tour of the Festival Theatre which will include going onto the set of The Assassins. Michael Whittaker sent an e-mail reminding us that “It will 60 years to the day since a …

Geoff Wills Funeral

Geoff Wills, President of the Old Cicestrians (the Old Boys Association of Chichester High School for Boys died recently. For colleagues and former pupils, the details for Geoff’s funeral are as follows: Jersey Serviceonline Friday 21st April 2.30 pm www.jerseycrematoriumstreaming.co.uk  

Geoff Wills at home and play

Geoff at home in Jersey and an early match for Sussex 2nd XI, opening the batting with test cricketer, Alan Oakman

Geoff Wills

It is with great sadness that we have learned that the Old Cicestrian President, Geoff Wills has died. He would have celebrated his 90th birthday this May. His son Jonathan says :   “After several tough months Pa was at home, in his own bed and had wonderful care when he died.  While he was unable  to take an active part …

Rugby at Chi High

60 Years of Rugby at Chi High Almost a year on and the book is taking shape! Narrative, individual 1st XV season’s review for all 60 years and playing records completed, Sevens records, Tours and those who have made it to International honours. The Author, Andy Turner wonders if you could put out one last plea for me on Facebook …

In Search of CHICHESTER by Andrew Berriman

A new book about Chichester’s history has just been written and published by Andrew Berriman who was Head of Sixth Form at CHSB from 1982 until 2009. It is an excellent read and is lavishly illustrated. Chapter 49 is all about CHSB. See the enclosed Flyer and note about a Press Launch this week. In 2021, Andrew Berriman, secretary of …

Chi High and the City

Chi High and the City  Chi High and the City was the title of the 2022 Summer event that took place on the 15th September. Alan Green led a small group of Old Boys and their spouses on a nostalgic walk in Chichester. After coffee at Darryl Wulff’s Tim Peake Sports Centre Gym, we commenced with a viewing through strategically …

David Wood

Our distiguished alumni the actor and playwright, David Wood OBE writes: “I wanted to let you know about the publication of my new memoir, cheekily entitled ELIZABETH TAYLOR’S KISS And Other Brushes with Hollywood.  Its writing is mainly thanks to lockdown. Hopefully my reminiscences might be of interest, and maybe you might get the urge to invest in a copy! …