Old Cicestrian’s Annual Christmas Lunch – December 2nd We are very pleased to announce The Old Cicestrians 2023 Christmas Lunch, taking place at the Dresden Room, 4 Canon Lane PO19 1PX on Saturday 2 December 2023. It will be preceded at 11.00-12.00 by the AGM at the Cathedral Bakery beside the Cloisters café at the Cathedral. The after-luncheon speech will be by John …
THE GRASSHOPPERS RUGBY FOOTBALL CLUB, 1944-2005
Andy Turner this evening confirming that the book he was writing recording rugby at CHSB from 1944 to 2005 is now completed and going to print at the University of Chichester print room in the next couple of weeks. There is going to be a big launch event at Chichester Rugby Football Club on the 29th September 2023 from 6.00 …
Andrew Berriman
Andrew Berriman’s memorial service has been booked for Sat 16 September at St Mary’s Church East Lavant at 1400. The ‘do’ afterwards is at Chichester Tennis Club in Oaklands Park. Any who wish to attend the ‘do’ let me know so that I can advise Mari of the numbers (01243 784915 agreenzone@aol.com
A New Book from David Wood
Frank Exchanges Between 1959 and 2005, David Wood (‘the national children’s dramatist’) corresponded with his mentor, Frank Whitbourn, teacher, writer and theatre practitioner If you feel the urge to purchase a copy (!), you can pre-order from the publisher, using this link: https://bit.ly/3GgCoC7 or save £1 and buy it from Amazon here: https://amzn.eu/d/3utA2wY Other online retailers are advertising it too!
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 …