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OWW NEWSLETTER No.53 March 2010
For former pupils of Wallasey School, Henry Meoles, Oxley and WGS The 79th Annual OWW Dinner will be held on the 22ndOctober 2010 at the RAF Club
(Full details concerning the dinner and how to book are on the Events page) Dear Old Wallaseyan, Andrew Watson joined WGS in 1930 and Vic Green joined in 1931, therefore we have two active members of our Association spanning 80 years. Our committee members cover the thirties,
forties, fifties, sixties and eighties. Alan Berry experienced the last days of WGS and the first of Henry Meoles School. Our thanks are due once again to Stan Lawrence for his
excellent account of the 78th
Dinner in 2009. This records the attendance of a strong contingent from Wallasey School, this empathy is the bond which has now grown up between past WGS pupils and the present school.We also kept in touch with what is now the Wallaseyans's Club in Grove Road and six old friends attended our last dinner. It is 27 years since I first mooted the idea of a Newsletter;-amazingly it continues from strength to strength. Regrettably we have to record the deaths of members at the end of this edition. One shock for me was that of Arthur Stanley, a contemporary of mine at the School and a near neighbour only ten doors from my home in Fairdene Road.
This edition includes fascinating contributions - Andrew Beattie's travels (on line), Perry Bird's vivid memories of the last years of WGS, Andrew Brooks's remarkable life story, Nial Reynolds's
account of WGS cycling and camping trip, and the stories of Roger Smith and Arthur Thomas. Life is full of coincidences, and the entry by Roger Bond is a prime example. Vic Green has passed me the photograph in
question. It is captioned "Wallasey Grammar School May 1923". No other information is given, but it depicts what must be the First Form of that year – a tough looking master surrounded by thirty boys. All of
them are impressively smart, including four with Eton collars. All the boys in the front row are wearing shorts and lace-up boots. Because my family moved from Surrey to Wallasey in 1942, I
transferred from Wallington County School to Wallasey Grammar School. I have been fortunate in attending two first rate Grammar Schools. This was during a grim time for UK and Europe, but my memories of WGS are of
warmth and affection for a school which in many ways felt like a happy family. Keep the news coming, boys, it is a pleasure to hear from you. With kind regards, Tony Simpson
The 78th London Dinner Judging by the general atmosphere of bonhomie, the buzz of conversation at table, and not least by comments made to me at the end of the evening, I have no hesitation in
describing our 78th
London Dinner at the RAF Club as "another great success." It was certainly gratifying for Bob Bryans (Chairman) and the committee to see several new faces among the 56 at table, and a pleasure to welcome once again the contingent who travelled down from Wallasey. As always, the (Old) Wallaseyans' Club was represented. The President, Kevin Harding, joined us – with his wife Wendy – and they were accompanied by Graham Boston & Jerry Brace and their wives Jan and Elizabeth. This year Phil Duffy, the Head of Wallasey School, bought with him his wife Sue, together with the Head Girl and Boy, the Deputy Head Girl and Boy, and two members of staff – Elaine Edwards (6
th Form Progress Leader) and Linda McMullen (Business & Facilities Development Manager). Once again the Club Bar was the venue for pre-prandial drinks and for renewing old friendships before we were called to
table in the impressive Ballroom. Before the meal the Reverend Major Phillip Fanning, OW (1961-'69) said Grace. For those of us who had served in the armed services his stirring delivery brought back memories of
being addressed by the Chaplain on the parade ground. (No one could have accused Phillip of mumbling). Following the meal, Chairman Bob Bryans presented the "Grand Old Man of the Evening " award to Vic Green OW
(1931-'40), our long-serving committee secretary. Absent friends were remembered, and wishes for a speedy recovery were expressed for our past-chairman, Tony Simpson, who was recently in hospital. He and Sabina were
unable to attend our annual function for the first time in living memory! In an excellent after-dinner talk, our chief guest, David Trapnell, OW (1956-64) told of his journey from Wallasey schoolboy to Chief Executive of
Marley plc – attributing his successful career to "common sense and some luck". He spoke of his belief in teamwork and in getting the best out of people and he told of how this philosophy was acquired during his time as a
member of the school rowing team, which he eventualy captained. (It was interesting to see the Head Teacher making notes as he spoke!) In his reply to the toast to the Schools, Phil Duffy said how impressed he had been
with David's message, which coincided with his certain belief in what Wallasey School's pupils could achieve. The fact that the School received an outstanding grade in Citizenship from Ofstead inspectors is proof that its
pupils realise the value of teamwork. Finally, the four senior pupils - Claire Gent & Samantha McKeand (Head/Deputy Head Girl ), and Michael Bulley & Daniel Turner-Davies (Head/Deputy Head Boy) each gave
a short talk abut themselves and about how much Wallasey School means to them. They all have ambitions for their further education, and we wish them every success. (The news that the four senior pupils who attended last
year's Dinner have all gone on to university – one of them to Cambridge – was greeted with applause.) The RAF Club will be the venue once again for the next Dinner on 22nd
October 2010, and it is the hope of the committee that we will see another good turnout. It is certain to be an enjoyable evening. Be there if you can! Stan Lawrence OW (1944-'50)
Those attending the 78th dinner were: Philip Duffy Headteacher and Sue Duffy. Linda McMullen School Business Manager, David Tanner-Davies Head Boy, Michael Bulley Deputy Head Boy, Claire Gent Head Girl, Samantha McKeand Deputy Head Girl, Elaine Edwards Sixth Form Progress Leader, Douglas Addison 1948-55 Committee, Andrew Beattie 1985-92 Committee, Alan Berry 1967-72 Membership Secretary and Jamilla Berry, Ralph Bibby 1954-61, Graham Boston Past President OWC and Jan Boston, Jerry Brace Past President OWC and Elisabeth Brace, Andrew Bryans 1957-64, Bob Bryans 1954-69 Chairman and Webmaster, Roger Burgess 1953-60 and Sheila Burgess, Brian Clay 1942-50 and Sheila Clay, Dr Peter Cochrane 1944-53, Terry Darlow 1947-53 and Jane Darlow, Rev Peter Dill 1953-60, Peter Doyle 1951-55 Past President OWC, Michael Elder 1951-58, Rev (Major) Phyl Fanning 1961-65, Peter Fawcett 1951-64, Don Fraser 1938-44 and Doris Fraser, Vic Green 1931-40 Secretary, Winfried Roll (Exchange 1963), Kevin Harding President Wallaseyans' Club and Sue Harding, Dr Nigel Knowles 1957-62, Captain Stan Lawrence 1944-50 Sponsor of Dinner, Robert Lear 1956-63, Clive Lewis-Jones 1960-67 Treasurer and Helen Lewis-Jones, Oliver and Richard Lewis-Jones, Rev. Ralph Marsh 1953-60, George McVicar 1936-39 Committee and Tricia McVicar, Derek Verdin 1944-51 and Jeanette Lawson, David Trapnell 1956 64 Committee and Carole Trapnell, Jack Waller 1946-53 and Pat Waller, Clive Whatling 1958-65, John Williams 1954-61 and Sue Williams.
We thank all those who sent donations for the guests, including J Kirk Baird, Bill Wise, Brian Blacoe, Graham Boston, Jerry Brace, Mrs Margaret Bruce, Andrew Bryans, John Budge, Roger Burgess, Alex Burr, Duncan Cameron, Brian Clay, Dr Peter Cochrane, Gordon Davis (1 Little Moor), Peter Dill, Michael Elder, Rev Major Philip Neville Fanning, Don Fraser, John D Fraser, Derek Jackson, Brian Jones, Derek Jackson, Brian Jones, George Johnston, Nigel Knowles, Stan Lawrence, George McVicar, Alan Stabler, Philip Todd , Derek Wardle John Williams & Bill Wise
News from Members
Andrew Beattie 85-92 <andrewbt@yahoo.comLovely to see you all Friday night. Hope you all made it home safely. Thank you collectively; I know a lot of work went into the organisation of the event. Vic: you asked me about pulling together some writing from my recent nine months of travels to India, S.Korea, HK, Thailand, UAE, Oman, Jordan, Syria and Turkey. We actually maintained an online diary, writing up 65 entries and posting over 400 photos; it is all accessible here: http://www.travelpod.com/members/willa_andrew It's all out there, so you are welcome to pass on the link. Sorry you didn't have it when we were actually travelling.
Alan Berry 67-72 <berry@ speedbird.us> You may have noticed that the youngest winner and 1/7th
holder of the £ 45m lotto prize, Miss Alex Parry, 19 left Wallasey School last year.
Perry J Bird
1964-69 . I was quite pleasantly surprised to see the picture of the Duchess of Kent's visit to open the new School
building, at http://www.oldwallaseyans.co.uk/A_Visual_Record/a_visual_record.html …not least because, as you probably know by now, the Prefect on the right in his Senior colours blazer, holding the umbrella for the Duchess, is
my elder brother Rex, who (I think) was at WGS from 1961 – 1967 or1968. I'm very sorry to have to say, Rex passed away in October 2006, after a well- but hard-foughtbattle with cancer, dying at just 57 years of age. Ah
– but the memories! Rex was a superb swimmer and I think held several School records – I too in my day, managed to win the Junior and Intermediate Cups for Swimming! I also played rugby for the school, starting in
IIIA and ending in UVA. I stayed on, after O-levels, for one year of Sixth Form, and finally left having secured a (very hard-to get!) Student Apprenticeship w/ Ford Motor Co…which went nowhere in the end – but that's
another story! We were both members of Seacombe House. I recall many of the Masters that I see mentioned in the newsletters on the site, Bill Wise, Maurice Eggleshaw, Mick Riddle, the Oxenboulds…and of course Mr Lochner
– who ran the school swimming team! – and some others who did teach me , including Messrs Fisher (Woodwork), WG Allen (Maths), DW Holland (French), Cook (French), Pete Townsend (Geog), Livesey (Chem), Buckley(Physics), Tom
Howard (History?), Paul Summerscales (Music, of course ). I remember Mr Fisher at the pre-term school "shop" determining the size of your first Grammar School Cap by just placing his hands on your head! There were others to, of
course, but their names escape me…I recall the head master when I joined was Mr HJC Oliver (had the dubious honour of being caned by him I think, in form IVA or LVA? –once was enough!) and then of course, JA Bruce for the rest
of my time at WGS. Have been back to Wallasey several times since we (me & my wife Cathy) moved to the USA in 1996, including a nostalgic trip or two to Withens Lane. Nice to see that the building is
still there but I fear that Fred Hoyland (sp?) would be saddened to see what became of the Front and Back Pitches (I played on both, including Rugby on the Back Pitch and Cricket on the Front!…I feel very little nostalgia for
the Leasowe school, though I have to admit, it was never the same after we left Withens Lane. Oh well – main thing was, I just wanted to let you know about Rex in case you didn't know – and to say thanks for the web site,
it sure takes me back – it seems like only yesterday!
Robert Bond crbhayling@yahoo.co.uk I have a picture of your old school with master and boys dated May 1925 I found in the back of a car that I am restoring (a Rover 100 yr 1960
or Rover 110 yr 1963). I wondered if your association would like it, as it is a shame to destroy it. The frame is in fair condition and photo is good considering its age. You are welcome to it free of charge;
please let me know your thoughts. Later: I am pleased your old school picture has returned to its rightful home. [The picture, taken in Vipan's time, is of a master with his class of thirty boys,
four with Eton collars and at least twelve in shorts. (Some years later Wilkinson made this plea in a letter to parents "Keep your boys in shorts as long as possible") – Ed.]
Prof. John Bennett 1943-52 john@kingspring.co.uk I finally lost patience with Pipex. This new "domain name" [above] should not need changing ever again.
Andrew Brooks 1958-65 drewangola@hotmail.com
I recently received an email forwarded by Don Malcomson in Australia requesting information about David Softly, which originated from his niece.
This prompted me to look at the web and belatedly discover the Old Wals site, a veritable storehouse of memories. As a consequence I attach an update of my experiences post WGS for your editing skills to do with as you
please. Regressing to the heady days of the 60's through rose tinted glasses I will always appreciate the efforts and perseverance of my varied masters. I note that David Trapnell is to be the guest speaker at the
next dinner and remember him as I was in the boat club at the time, eventually claiming a seat in the first eight in my final year when David Softly was captain of boats. I acquired the necessary passes (one
being in woodwork which stunned Arthur Fisher into near insensibility) to be offered a place to study architecture but common sense prevailed and I launched myself into hotel school. After three years I graduated and
embarked on a career in hotel management which took me through a brief matrimonial excursion from which I was released by my ex departing to distant shores with someone who was rich in both time and money, two attributes which
escaped me at the time. I continued to inflict myself on unsuspecting guests at various establishments throughout the UK until receiving an offer to work with a hotel group in the South African sun. With
six feet of snow outside my then place of employment and with no family obligations I leapt at the offer with alacrity.I met a delightful South African lady on my second day in the country and we have been together ever since,
eventually legalising matters and avoiding venturing into parenthood. South Africa was embedded in deepest apartheid on my arrival but provided a fascinating , but at all times challenging, work
environment. I have to admit that as a colonial I was also scorned by the Afrikaners but as I was at Pretoria's top establishment I was tolerated if only to provide for their hedonistic needs. In 1993 we moved to
Turkey where I re-opened a casino hotel for a private banking family but they proved reluctant to obtain a work visa for me and so with visions of Midnight Express looming we curtailed our adventure amongst the whirling
dervishes and returned to South Africa about to embark on elections leading to the democracy enjoyed today. Sadly our enthusiasm was not shared by all and the hotel industry bottomed out, resulting in my moving into the
challenges of mass hospitality and project managing a construction village for BHP Biliton. This move highlighted the benefits of such an endeavour and on completion I repeated the experience at a further four projects in
various South African countries. You will note from my email address I am currently in Angola where I am involved with the support services for a liquid natural gas plant with a 4500 man workforce. We took
a holiday back to the UK a few years ago and enjoyed the hospitality of another ex-school pal, Barry Holland, and some old hotel colleagues. Whilst most enjoyably nostalgic it reaffirmed my good judgement in emigrating to
warmer climes and I doubt if I shall see these shores again as there are many other places still to visit. Irene and I have a home a minute's walk from the beach on the Indian ocean, 100 mile south of Durban on the east
coast, where I return to every six weeks for a three week rejuvenation and the added companionship of a Rhodesian ridgeback, a collie and an aquatic golden Labrador. I shall continue to follow
the reminiscences of not only the old boys but also others such as the participated in the exchanges with the Shadowschule, which I was fortunate to enjoy both as a host and a visitor in 1963 and 65. I would be delighted
to hear from any fellow pupils and oarsmen from those distant times.
John Budge 1928-34 Enclosed please find a cheque for £ 10 towards future copies of he Newsletter. I enjoy reading it as it brings back memories.
Alex Burr 1928-34
As I shall be 92 in a couple of week's time, I feel it would be a little adventurous for me to attempt joining you all at the RAF Club on 16th October. I hope that you all have a splendid time and I am sending a
donation towards the Dinner expenses and the Newsletter, which I enjoy even though the vast majority of contributions are after my day. David Foster 1962-67 I would obliged if you would forward membership details to me. [We have now enrolled you as a member. There is no subscription! - Ed.]
Edward John Godfrey 1959-66 ejgodfrey@netcabo.pt I enjoyed reading the latest newsletter – if I had been a bit quicker off the mark
with this mail you could have included three obituaries – here they are for possible inclusion in the next newsletter. [Thank you Edward - see below – Ed.]
David Hall 1963-69
davidhall48@googlemail.com I have enjoyed a quick scan of the Old Newsletters. All these names evoke so many
memories; so thanks to those who are putting in the time and energy to bring all this material together. Please add me to your email news list.
Brian G Stanley Jones 1934-42 Very sorry we cannot attend this year;
despite kind offers of accommodation I find the journey to and from and across London fills me with horror and I no longer can enjoy London itself. This now outweighs the pleasure of meeting the diminishing few old
friends. To whom, please convey my best wishes and thanks for their friendship. I look forward to reading of them in future Newsletters. Since Celia's collapse on the cruise to Norway in March, we are
now limited to the UK. The medical experts have been unable to find the cause, nor if /when it may happen again. We enjoyed our visit to the Sea Scout Centenary Jamboree, at Holme Pierepoint, meeting Sea Scouts form
the USA; New Zealand (one of whom as born in an East Yorkshire village and emigrated in 1969); Sweden and all parts of the UK. Strangely Merseyside was poorly represented - only 64th
Birkenhead, with whom the 2nd Wallasey had relations in the early 50s. I trust the 2nd
(Grammar School) Sea Scouts Old Boys Association continues at strength under the new leadership. We are currently seeking possible places for depositing 100 years of archives and photographs, whilst memories are still alive. Best wishes to all at the dinner.
Dr Dave Newman 1950-56 My current email is
shown below. Skipped the "4" class going from III to LVA. Finished education and working in the UK (1956-1968). Was a member from 1956 to roughly 1966, then migrated "West" to the USA in 1968. Have been
there ever since. Since no retirement in the US Government, still practicing as a chemist at 70. Email: dn22a@nih.gov Nial Reynolds 1947-49 [mailto:lisrannal2@gmail.com]
WGS Cycling/Camping Trip to Paris, Summer 1949 I came to WGS in the autumn of 1947 from Slough Grammar School, Bucks, where in the previous year I had passed the scholarship from Cippenham Secondary
School. The only distinction visible on my arrival at WGS was my blazer. It was bright maroon since my parents could not immediately afford to replace the garment after only one year of wear. This set me up as
an obvious target for the initiatory rites although I recall being leniently treated. I left in the summer of 1949 due to another family move, which took me to Lawrence Sheriff School in Rugby.
Although I went to three Grammar Schools in six years I have particular memory of the epic cycling/camping trip with thirteen fellow students and two masters from WGS. I had cut out the brief Wallasey News Report of the
event which appeared in the Saturday, 30th
July, 1949 edition together with a photograph taken just prior to the actual departure. I never went back to WGS and was unaware of its Old Boy activities. It was only when I tried unsuccessfully to trace the photographer of the original article that I came into contact with Vic Green. I had mislaid my tatty 60 year old copy from the newspaper, on which I had pencilled the names of all the cyclists and was hoping to find a more respectable photo somewhere in Wallasey. In the end Vic directed me to Wirral Archive Service where amazingly, with help of the attentive staff there, I found a hard copy of the original newspaper and my wife took some photographs of the entry.
Before launching into my memories of the camping trip I would like to recall a number of people and events which have stuck in my mind all these years. I can relate to Mr Moscrop,
who taught us Latin and Religious Instruction. In the beginning, because I had already had a year of Latin at Slough Grammar School, I was ahead of the game and produced good work for him. Sadly, this advantage did
not endure and I soon found myself languishing in the lower half of the class, which obviously disappointed him. He certainly believed what he taught in R.I. and I seem to remember his becoming quite emotional when
discussing important principles in the Bible. Mr W G Allen taught Mathematics and had the disconcerting habit of regaining the attention of any inattentive boy by firing a piece of chalk at him with unerring
accuracy. Sometimes the eraser replaced the chalk! Whilst undoubtedly dangerous, either method always worked. Mr Allen also played cricket and Rugby although it was rumoured that he had a "tin" leg. If
he did it did not seem to hamper him. In fact he was highly regarded as a sportsman as was illustrated by the answer given by a student in a school-wide quiz held in the main Hall. The question was "Which famous cricketer
had the initials W.G." to which the boy replied "W.G.Allen!" I have a vague recollection of Mr Howard, who I believe taught History. My mother's family who had lived in Wallasey and Seacombe for generations
apparently knew him, presumably as a boy. He asked me at least once about my Aunt Bet (Elisabeth) and I only found out later why! Mr Taylor who taught English and Music also comes to mind. He used to
mock my "cockney " accent but only in a gentle way. I think he came from down south too. I was a member of his school choir which used to practise in the small annexe adjacent to the main school gates. He asked me
to sing alto as we learned the parts for Tennyson's ballad "The Revenge" which was eventually sung to a public audience one summer evening at School. It was also recorded and very occasionally inflicted upon a bored
assembly as a "treat!" I would have never have recognised it had it not been announced beforehand. Mr Parry was the gym master but I do not recall whether he taught any other subject. He was very
concerned when I fell off the wall bars and momentarily lost consciousness. More of him will be relayed later because he was one of the accompanying masters on the Paris camping trip. Ken Roberts 49-57
mail to:
Sorry for a late response [Bob] and even more so for not being able to attend the London OW dinner this year. I am in the UK currently, but have a long-standing family 'do' on the Wirral, which I committed to a
while ago. I will send a small donation towards the event, which, with luck, might even arrive before the next year's event. My good wishes for an enjoyable and successful evening. Roger Smith
56-63 After years of trying to meet Steve
Williams again I managed this summer in London as he made his way from China back to the USA! We hadn't seen each other for nearly 40 years but it was as if it was yesterday. We met in a splendid proper pub,
slightly scruffy (Sam Smith's "Yorkshire Grey" just off Gt Portland St where excellent bitter comes at £ 1.90 a pint) and we reminisced about School, the masters, rowing, girls and the rest. As we two distinguished and
besuited gents at the top of our professions chatted in received English, a girl leaned over and asked in a thick scouse accent if we came from Liverpool. Steve and I had both been told by our mothers that to get on in
life it was first important not to sound like scousers, or wackers for that, and we thought we didn't. Thanks for passing my regards to Dave Trapnell and for sending his back. Rowing was an important part of my
finding myself and the friendships made on the Float and running along the Prom have been strong and lasting. Steve and I also shared singing as an important influence and I've been glad to have developed that throughout
my life. I was in London because I sit on the GMC's disciplinary panels. Being a grammar school boy I've always had a healthy respect for authority (I still quake at the memory of being summoned to Fred's office
and waiting for the green light to go on) and it seemed a bit strange and perhaps awesome to be on the other end of the stick as it were. I haven't come across any bad WGS doctors up to now. I very much
enjoy reading the WGS news. I wonder if WG Allen (maths) is still alive, he was a fantastic man. Isn't it interesting to see footage of Withens Lane on TV relatively often and to hear that Jonny Lochner was never a full
time master (race issues implied). I have lost contact with Dennis Armitage since he retired from being head of our local Comp, where our sons enjoyed a disciplined school life and which did them just as well as a
private education might have. I will keep looking at the newsletters and look forward to one day getting to the Dinner. I was indeed on the 1960 Zehlendorf trip. Abut 10 years ago I was back in Berlin and found that
my "family " were still there and visited the older son who now lives in the same family home. 1960 was before the wall went up; I was back when the wall was there and thro' to the East where previously it was just
possible to walk and then that third time when the wall was down. Many interesting memories. John Stoddart 50-57 Bob - thanks for dinner reminder. I had hoped to attend this year but unfortunately fell down the cellar steps and cracked a
few ribs the other week and not up yet to overnight London trip. Hope dinner goes well –please give regards (and apologies for absence) to Dave Trapnell. Arthur Thomas
48-53 I took your note of advice, Bob [Bryans], with regard to the friends reunited
site. You can imagine how thrilled I was, after years of searching, to find that my best friend Peter Hudson from Riverside, WGS, Air Cadets, etc, etc, was registered on the site and trying to contact me. We were the three musketeers, Alan "Titch" Lorraine being the third member of our group. We went different ways when we were called up for National Service, Peter joined the RAF Regiment, Alan went into the Army, Pay Corps I think, and I joined the Royal Marines 45 Commando. I met Peter last in Wallasey in 1963 and it is really great to have made contact again. Please put a note on the OW's bulletin board enquiring about Alan "Titch " Lorraine, Riverside Primary then WGS 1948-1953.
I find that I don't get to visit Britain so often these days. My profession seems to require me to visit much wilder places: Angola, Botswana, Cambodia, Kenya, Lesotho, Madagascar, Mozambique,
Malawi, Namibia, Swaziland, Tanzania, Thailand, Zambia, Zimbabwe, etc, etc. Doug Addison and I were both in Seacombe House and contemporaries at WGS. My daughter and I did attend one of OW's dinners that were held
at the RAF Club a few years ago. I had the good fortune to sit next to an elderly gentleman who remembered my father and uncle when they were at WGS. I am lucky enough to possess several books of poems that were written
by my father. However, I learnt something that evening when this gentleman informed me that my father's brother Eric had also shown some promise as a poet. I don't remember uncle Eric very well since I was eight
when he died in World War II. However, I believe he was serving as a hurricane pilot in the RAF, in World War II. Thanks again for the friends reunited tip. I have written to a couple of schoolmates I found
there and am hopefully awaiting some response. Peter Townsend 49-56 All 5 'Old Walls' brothers Townsend (Peter, Tony, Philip, Alan, Edward and Spouses) assembled in Wallasey in early August to celebrate the 70th
birthday of the "twins" (who remembers which were they?) A suitable feast was enjoyed at the Mezze Turkish restaurant in Liscard. Derek W Wardle 1938-46 I am still in regular touch with
Gillie Morrison and Roy Storer. Gillie lives in Sidmouth, Devon and Roy in Newcastle upon Tyne. All three of us played local cricket after leaving WGS. Roy played at Rake Lane for New Brighton C.C., Gillie and
me at The Oval for Wallasey. Now all over 80 years old, but possessed of many happy memories. Roy recalls making runs against Kenneth Cranston in Harrison Park, whilst Gillie and me remember playing against
Southport at the Oval. The visitors made 172 in two and a half hours before declaring, leaving Wallasey one and three quarters hours to get the runs. Soon in trouble Wallasey were 25 for three. With 22 minutes and
five wickets to go Wallasey needed 49. Gillie and me scored 51 in sixteen minutes, Gillie bringing victory by crushing Southport for 44 & 6. We still have the cutting from the Daily Post dated August 1952.
Bill Wise
Member of Staff 1950-65 Many thanks for the Newsletter, which I always find interesting to read. I found the School Photograph from 1951 recently and was surprised to find how many of the boys
that I remembered - even Les Stockton was young then. I did wonder if I might be of general interest if I wrote about the staff and boys I remembered from this photo.
[Please do write about the staff and boys in your photo. – Ed.] My best wishes for the dinner & to all Old Wallaseyans of my time.
Obituaries
John Young Cleator (1927-48) died November 2008
Capt. John Douglas Igoe, Master Mariner, Commander RNR, RD(1944-50) - died 26th November 2008 John entered the junior school and left the senior school aged 14 and entered HMS Conway.
John Wilfred Lascelles (1943-48) died 29th January 2009 Marshall McHarrie, Head Boy at WGS circa 1950, died September 2009 Albert Parkes Nute (1934-39)died on the 8th
January 2010 at the age of 86 years. Arthur M Stanley (1944-49) died in August 2009
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