I have made a study of the school for my own interest, looking at the architecture, planning, the architects and other aspects of the site. I was wondering if you could tell me please, what happened to the 1933 plaque commemorating the opening of the extensions at that time and where was it originally located? Was there ever a similar …
Annual Report and Accounts 2019
Chairman’s Report for the year 2019 It gives me great pleasure, once again, to submit my second report on the activities of The Old Cicestrians and the Committee for the past year. I must first thank an active and supportive committee who worked hard for the Association during the year. The year 2019 was a quieter and more normal one …
AGM and Christmas Luncheon 2019
Christmas Lunch 2019 Dear Member We are very pleased to invite you to The Old Cicestrians 2019 Christmas Lunch, taking place at Chichester Park Hotel on Saturday 7 December 2019. The after-dinner speech will be “A Marine Biologist? I don’t think that’s a good idea!” by Inigo Everson OBE. Inigo was at Chi-Hi from 1954 to 1961 followed by UCNW, …
The Summer Event – a trip to the Isle of Wight – recently favoured by both Tory Leadership candidates!
Your Committee has gone to a lot of trouble to secure an Isle of Wight Steam Railway block booking for the round trip from Smallbrook Junction to Wootton in reserved compartments. You will be served a fine restaurant luncheon at Haven Street station. The price includes visits to the workshops and museums. The cost is only £19 each for Old …
“Do you play golf?”
“Do you play golf?” The Old Cicestrians has in recent times had an Invitation Golf Day at Bognor Regis Golf Club. Thanks to a member there, John Woodhead, we have had some pleasant rounds with a trophy for the winner. Our previous organiser Martin McGranahan has stood down and for the event to continue we need an Old Cicestrian to …
Summer Outing (Revised) – 5 September 2019 – Isle of Wight Steam Railway
On Thursday 5th September 2019 we are continuing our transport theme for our summer events i.e.2017 Canal, 2018 Sea/Harbour and now, in 2019, a Steam Railway! This year’s Old Cicestrians summer outing has an overseas feel to it as we will be visiting the Isle of Wight Steam Railway which runs from Smallbrook Junction, where it connects with …
George Ayling’s Memorial Service
I learned today that George Ayling’s memorial service will take place on Friday 18 January at 3 pm at St Paul’s Church, Chichester. George (Adolf) joined the staff of CHSB in 1950 and served for 35 years until retiring in 1985. At the grammar school, he was the music department and had to teach in the hall as there …
Annual General Meeting 2018 and Chairman’s Report
Please note the 2018 Annual General Meeting will be held on Saturday 1st December 2018 at 11.00 hours prior to our Christmas Dinner at the Chichester Park Hotel, PO19 7QL, as usual. Please click on the links below to see the Minutes, Agenda and Bill Allen’s Chairman’s Report: AGM Minutes 2018 AGM 2018 Agenda Chairman’s Report 2018
Annual Golf Day 2018
The annual golf day was held on the Thursday before the 90th anniversary and it was hoped that with so many making the effort to come to the School for the occasion numbers would be up. Anyway, it was not to be, and one can only reflect that we had quality not quantity! Those that came were Maurice Hall, Tony …
CHSB90 – The Anniversary
Celebrating the Foundation in 1928 of Chichester High School for Boys – Saturday 20th October 2018 Later this year it is 90 years since Chichester High School for Boys was founded and so the alumni association, The Old Cicestrians, with the support of Chichester High School, is organising a celebration and reunion open to all former students and staff and their partners on Saturday …