Dorothy Alexander, who, with her late husband Ian, taught at T.C. in the early 40s, now lives at Burghill, Hereford. She writes: ‘I remember overseeing the Junior games on the lawn of Towers soon after it was bought. That must have been in the summer of 1943.

We saw quite a lot of the Field - Hydes when they retired to Church Stretton. I was impressed by the care with which Douglas looked after Kathleen. I was F-H’s first appointment after he became Head. I must have been the only member of staff who had slept in one of Kathleen’s nighties in their house! I cannot remember why I stayed unexpectedly. It may have been an Air Raid that prevented my going back to College.

We visited the Ponds once after they retired to Herefordshire and we saw quite a lot of the Theobalds.’

Kirk Andrews (1995-2001) will be performing in a Middlesborough theatre during the 2007-8 pantomime season as one of the brokers’ brothers in ‘Cinderella’. He has also had T.V. work in ‘Crimewatch’, taking part in the reconstruction of the sad case of Jack McCleod found dead in the river at Leamington.

Graham Aston continues to spend a lot of time each year amongst the less fortunate people in Paraguay, giving practical help to remote communities. Three of his recent pictures are printed below.

Graham with the delivery girls from the local butcher

Outside home in the chaco.

The national pantheon in Asuncion in which the hearts of all the country’s heroes are stored.

Matthew Baker (1983 – 1989) e-mails: Am currently living in Rindleford, Bridgnorth, running the family business with my younger brother James. Still enjoy my sport and fitness, currently rowing at Bridgnorth Rowing Club. Remain in touch with a few O.T.s

Andrew Barnett (1988-1992) e-mails:  Now working for Taylor Made Golf as National and Corporate Sales Manager. Not enough time to play golf though- too busy! Married to Sarah in 2004 – we’ve just had a baby girl called Lois.

Terry Bennett (1958-65) is now retired from teaching and enjoying voluntary gardening for the National Trust.

Tim Berg (1970-79) e-mails: Having graduated from Lancaster University I moved down to London, training as an accountant. Spent two years in New York (and the waistline shows it!) before moving back in 1989. Moved firms in 1996 after a brief period in venture capital and became head of their music and sports teams- unlikely as that is. Became fed up with the profession and partnership in 2005 so I left to become freelance and now work with a company that produces promotional events, a T.V. production company, as a fund manager specializing in media. Life has been fun and the no kids, pets etc. has been rather replaced by Helen – however, definitely no kids. Currently based in North London and still playing the occasional game of rugby. A recent profile sits on ‘accounts eight’ if interested.

Lou Bradley (1991-93) e-mails: Just completing my second year of teaching in a delightful secondary school in sunny Wolverhampton! Thank goodness it is nearly the summer holidays. I have been married to Rhodsey for two years now and we are off to New Zealand for a month’s holiday in August.

Abbie Bright (1995-2000), after a distinguished career as a law student at University College London, is going to Balliol College Oxford in October where she will read for a D. Phil. In Jurisprudence.

Guiseppe Corbelli’s latest travels have included the Pyramids of Giza, one of the only remaining ancient Wonders of the World, and the Italian Alps- the latter on an  O.T.’s skiing trip to Valle D’Aosta last December. ‘Snow is good here and it’s also sunny – we have been lucky’. A few weeks later he and his friend Natasha were in the W. Indies from where they wrote: ‘Am now wintering in the Dominican Republic partaking of all that inclusive malarkey. There are copious amounts of rum all for the taking, but the food becomes tedious after a while. So you venture out into the real world, away from the herd.’

On a business trip to America this July he sent this cheery message: ‘Hello from the New World; I am in New York visiting some clients. Have started selling my own brand of been here in the U.S.A. Tomorrow am off to Miami.

Truan Cothey (1993-2001) has been admitted to Sandhurst.

R.V.Davies (1961-6) and R.J.Davies (1986-91), respectively father and son, are commercial catering equipment specialists on the Madeley Industrial Estate, Telford.

Kim Dickinson (1988-94) is an NSPCC Inter-agency Training Coordinator for Oxfordshire. Of the recent reunion she writes: ‘I thought the dinner went very well- lots of people sang its praises to me and I am aware those that could make this year are keen to come to next year’s.’

Lela-Janie Durnall (1992-2002) is at UCE in Birmingham doing Business. She has finished her second year and is waiting for her results.

Chris Farnath (1974-83) e-mails: I have recently been promoted to the International Board of Directors of the Association for Services Management International representing EMEA. I will be presenting at the 9th S-Business Europe Services Leadership Conference in Zurich next week (see brochure: http://www.afsmi.org/events/pdf/ACFA3A.pdf). It just shows that all those Public Speaking exams I passed at T.C. have finally paid off! I’ll keep you posted on how it goes!

Stephen Field (1970-80) e-mails: I am currently working as Finance Director for Westlands Toyota, a motor dealer with two sites in Stourbridge and one site in Bromsgrove. I live in Hartlebury with my partner Mandy, and we are getting married in June 07.

My brother Andrew (1968-79) is currently living in Sutton Coldfield with his wife Jen and works as a regional director for a leading firm of surveyors.

Mark Goodson (1983-91) is manager of Marks and Spencer in Oxford St. London.

Robert Stephen Green (1955-62), Dordogne, France: I look forward to receiving the T.C. magazine, to hearing news of old friends. I was taught maths by Mr. Chown and spent five years in class, sitting behind Keith Grant-Pearce and in front of Julian Gronow. I was a founder member of the O.T.G.S. and an active member until I retired to France 4 years ago, with my wife of 37 years, Brenda. We live in a XVth century stone farmhouse, set in 5 acres of woodland. Our eldest daughter, Rachel, husband Neal and 2 grandsons live in a house in the grounds and run a successful gite business. Our youngest daughter, Joanne has a G.P. practice in Torbay. We are only a few hours from the Alps and the Med., so a good place to live. I think the magazine is a credit to the school, keep up the good work and best wishes to all who remember me.

Kiran Hanji (1993-95) is a dentistry specialist, owning Dental Health Care Ltd. with over 65 practices nationwide.

Amie Harris (1996-2002) was awarded a 1st in Management at Lancaster University, July 2006. Whilst at Lancaster she was student representative and also played for her college netball team. She is now on a graduate management programme at the Co-operative Group in Manchester.

John Harris (1956-61) e-mails: ‘I am now 61 and have been retired for two years after a

 successful business career. My wife and I live in The Vendee in France. I would like to make contact with some of the following: Colin Cope, Brian Dockerty, Roger Clay, Mike Bailey and anyone else who remembers me. Also I would like to replace my Colours Tie awarded to me for Rugby. My original which I wore with a great deal of pride for many years had a long career, but sadly ended its life in a bin somewhere in the Middle East. Is it possible to get a replacement?

My address: La Boursaudiere 85410, Thouarsais-Bouildroux, France.

David Hicken (1981-6) is married with a two and a half year old daughter. He now lives in Hawaii.

Linda Horden maintains her keen interest in travel and cruising. In the last year she has toured East Anglia, the Isle of Man, Spain, Canada (twice) and America. She will be on a round-the –world cruise from January to April 2008.

Stuart Howard (1990-92) is married to Stephanie (nee Horton 1986-91).

They live and work in London, having moved down south after University.

Ed Johnson (1984-1990) and his wife Ingrid now have a daughter Emily, born in Sydney on July 27th, a sister for Tom. She is the first girl in the Johnson family for two generations. Ed continues to work as World Affairs Editor for Bloomberg; his office, 38 floors up on Circular Quay has the most wonderful views over the Opera House and Sydney Harbour Bridge.

Margaret Johnson and husband Bob enjoyed another trip to Australia to see grandson Tom. In addition to spending time in Sydney with the family they also visited Byron Bay and enjoyed the wine tasting in the Hunter Valley. They plan to visit their new granddaughter in the spring of 2008, hoping also to take in a visit to the Barrier Reef.

Margaret joined some of her ex T.C. colleagues on a walk on Cannock Chase in January. The picture below was taken at Stepping Stones in the Sherbrook Valley.

L to r Clive Hammersley, Stuart Page, Andrew Milligan, Brian Bosworth, John Adams

Barrie Jones (1945 -55) is proud that a third generation of his family is now at the College. Harry Gordon, son of Barrie’s son William (1972-82) is currently attending The Drive and joining Mrs. Edgar’s group in September. Barrie took a degree in Production Engineering at Loughborough and spent 30 years in the IT industry, firstly with TI group, then at Coventry University. He has spent the last ten years in property development. He is a long term member of the O.T. General Committee and was its Honorary Secretary for 21 years (1985-2006).

William works in the entertainment lighting industry and lives at Pelsall. See photo below.

Three generations of the Jones family. L. to R. Barrie, Harry, William.

Robert Lickley (1984-1992) graduated from Birmingham University with a degree in Medical Biochemistry. Spent some time traveling and (quote) ‘generally not doing a lot!’ Married on 2nd June 2001 to Nicola at Tushingham Church near Chester, honeymooning in The Maldives. They are now living at the Equestrian Centre, running this, having just opened a restaurant on site. Their first child, Isobel Tyrer, was born on 24th July 2004.

Alex Liu (1992-2003) got a Master of Earth Science at St. Peter’s College Oxford in June. He starts his D. Phil. in Palaeontology at Exeter College Oxford this September.

Edward Margetts (1988-1995) e-mails:  I am happy to announce the birth of my first child on 22nd January 2007; George Jeffrey Margetts. Both George and Mum (Vicky) are well. We are currently living in Lightwater, Surrey. Unfortunately I cannot make the O.T‘s reunion this year due to a family holiday. I will endeavour to turn up at next year’s reunion and cricket match. I do intend to visit the College sometime this year to review the extension to Upper School.

Katie Matthews (1989-1996) e-mails: Just bought a beautiful house in the Chilterns with my fiancé Ben, after living together in Islington for a year and a half. We are loving our new home and enjoying the wedding planning (getting married May 2008). I’ve recently moved from KPMG to HSBC (investment banking divisional Canary Wharf where I’ m working as a renewal analyst.

David Moran (1974-79) e-mails: Alive and well in Dubai with 4 kids and a gorgeous wife of 25 years. Having left Imperial College a career did not seem such a good idea, so I became a commercial driver for a few years in Kuwait where I met Siobhan. Returned to the UK in 1986 and got an even more exciting job as a trainee accountant. Having done spells as an auditor, merchant banker, I have been in Dubai for the past 15 years with the same company, latterly as the Chief Operating Officer of our London listed, but URE based, oil & gas construction company.

Frazer Murray (1975-78) e-mails: Unfortunately I am in Congo working with refugees so will not be able to make the reunion – my regards to all.

Barry Nelson (1975-78) to Dom Cleary: I’m surprised my earlier e-mail got through as I am a computer dinosaur and had a wrinkly 69th birthday last week. Yes, I am the 100 Birmingham Rd, Walsall chap from many moons ago; surprised I am still on record! The old fashioned pen and paper did have its uses. If you want more details for the biographic update I would be pleased to supply.

Simon Parr’s eldest son Jack (18) plays cricket for Staffs and for Wolverhampton 1st X1, thus maintaining the sporting prowess of both his father (1968-76) and grandfather Mick (1949-53).

Smita Patel (1996-2004) has gained a first at York in Econometrics and Economics. She was the only 1st in her year!

Edward Poole (1988-1999) is employed in marketing for St. Inber, a brewing company.

Fay Richards (1985-89) writes: After several years working abroad I have now returned to the U.K. I currently work in Walsall at The Job Centre, which I enjoy. I still do my drama and enjoy it very much.

Allen Roberts  (former Second Master) was ordained to the Diaconate in Lichfield Cathedral on September 29th.  He will serve his curacy at Tettenhall Regis.

Mandeep Sanghera (1993 - 2003) completed her LPC at Nottingham Law  School this summer and is now a Trainee Solicitor with Enoch Evans in Walsall.

Her brother Dharminder (1996-2005) is studying Medicine at Leicester University.

Adele Tavener (1997-1999) e-mails: Hi everyone! I am still working in Primary Care, helping to manage a minor injuries unit and out-patients department. We are expecting our first child later this year, which is a nice surprise, considering we are due to get married early next year1 I will have 8 months to fit into the Tiffany wedding dress I have already bought. Would love to hear from anyone! xx

Nicholas Vaughan-Baker (1928-36) wrote in January: I hope you had a pleasant break and enjoyed Christmas. Looking back it seemed to arrive and pass quickly by. Regretfully this festivity has become so commercialized with the true spirit of the religious festival pushed into the background for many of us. The media hasten to report the record sales and financial profits of the retail trade, but fail to dwell upon the religious aspect of worship and attendance during the holiday.

The Tettenhallian magazine is now a fine publication with many items about life in the College backed up with innumerable photographs. I am remembering the smaller and leaner magazine which we had in my day at school. I note the considerable amount of time devoted to the arts and crafts at Tettenhall, far more than in previous years perhaps.

Edward Vodden (1985-88): On 15th October 2006 Edward completed the Amsterdam Marathon in just over four hours. After leaving T.C. he went to the University of the South West at Bristol where he changed courses from Biological Science to IT. He now lives in Islington and works as an IT consultant for BP Gas.

Tim Walker (1966-74) lives with his wife Yvonne and two children in Newport Pagnall, Bucks. He is the joint leaseholder of The Cock Inn: they have one dog and enjoy running a busy country pub together.

Roger Walton (1974-80) e-mails: I’m currently living in Windsor (recently divorced), working in London for a small software firm (Skinkers) and have two children Dan (14) and Jessi (12). Still making the pilgrimage to the Molineux every other week, (Dan and Jessi are both proud/suffering fans too! Poor kids!). I am in contact with a handful of O.Ts but would love to hear from more – in particular Gary Richards and Pete Riley.

Kim Ward (1968-76) and Vicki (nee Legge   1974-76) e-mailed: Kim and I have been married for 26 years. We have moved around but now been in Warwick for the last 12years.   We have twin boys aged 22years. Kim is CEO of Hampson Industries PLC and I practice part time as Specialist Practitioner attached to a GP surgery. We both enjoy various activities including golf, tennis, and bridge and visiting Twickenham, (we used to skive off Saturday morning school to go down to watch the rugby!!) We have recently attained our Power Boat level 2 qualification and all set to undertake various sailing courses this summer as we will be spending more time in Devonshire on the coast.

Simon Whild (1973-77) is a freelance writer/journalist who is updating Geoffrey Hancock’s book ‘The History of Tettenhall College’. He is, of course, working in close consultation with Geoff and the College.