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

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 …

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 …

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! …

The webmaster receives communications, mostly spurious. However, a recent request is published here and anyone who can help please contact John. From: John Frith <johnoliverfrith@gmail.com> Subject: MAKING CONTACT WITH CHRIS BEARMAN   Message Body: My name is John Frith, I studied with Chris Bearman at the GSMD 1968-72. We shared digs in W. Hampstead and Chris attended my wedding to …

Our Vice Chairman and Archivist, Alan Green was sufficiently incensed at a misreported recent Chichester Observer article, to send a correction. This duly appeared as a “Correction” School buildings gone – but not forgotten Your report “Former school buildings gone” (Chichester Observer 7 April) contains undoubtedly reliable information about the District Council’s moribund Southern Gateway development, but in regards to …

Subject: Old Cicestrians website enquiry: “Fellow class mates” From: Gordon Cocks <cocksy46@gmail.com> Subject: Fellow class mates Message Body: I came to the school in 1962 and left in 1966, just wondering if anyone remembers me. Do not confuse me with my brother , Peter, who joined the 6th form in the same year.

Andy Turner is researching the history of rugby at Chi Hi – it’s growth and development. He would be pleased to receive missing photographs from the Archive. These are listed and if anyone has a copy they can make available, please see Andy’s note: “Could you please send out a email to all Old Cicestrians with a plea for a …