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We started girls rugby in the noughties We even made the final at Rosslyn Park about 15 years ago.

Thank you. That is most interesting. The photo was taken and included in the monthly edition of one of the cricket magazines, probably The Cricketer, in 1969. I still have my copy....somewhere!

Many thanks, Andy.
Yesterday was a hugely memorable day as I sang with my son in a choir for the very first time at the wonderful CHOBA carol concert in Fleet Street. It was great to meet up with so many Old Blues young and less so!
I was flattered when Paddy Castledine persuaded everybody to burst ...

"You had to be a certain age (16, I think) before you could get school colours, which proved embrarrassing in the case of John Snow, who scored a century (normally an indisputable criterion) at the age of 15 (an unusual age to be in the 1st XI in any case). I think the age rule was put aside in ...

Although you are anxious, do not panic.
Try to resist the temptation to ring at this stage. If you are desperate, then leave your call until next week, when you can ask on what date you might be contacted if places become available.
As you aware parents of those selected have until early March to ...

He has fallen on his feet since Wasps collapsed and been snapped up by Harlequins. Smith, Dombrandt, Care, Louis Lynagh, Joe Marler. You couldn't have picked a better team Joe. You would know I was a Quins fan wouldn't you.
The Gallagher Premiership has seen three famous names fall by the wayside ...

I am a bit shocked to discover that the artist behind the murals was celebrated to the extent of getting a 'knighthood', the paintings are embarrassingly awful and I had assumed that the Foundation was scraping the barrel and skimping on the artist by hiring a journeyman. It just shows how early ...

Last night I was watching the rugby and wondered what Joe Launchbury was doing now. I looked him up and was surprised that Wiki has him going to a school in Devon. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joe_Launchbury

I’ve never corrected Wiki, but I’m sure others here have the skill to do so.

The ...

oakes123 wrote: Sun Sep 10, 2023 2:09 pm There were two Dutch assistant matrons if memory serves me correctly. Coming off the dais after lunch, they always made us concentrate (1972-1974)

Good memory. I remember the taller one being pictured in a housey coat...

All I can add, Andy, is that she stayed in Maine for c 20 years. Others might have a clearer idea.
I recall her as being firm and kind. All those bl**dy socks to fold!

Trongon Charsley wrote: Tue Apr 04, 2023 12:33 pm …who as K D P Harris was in Ward 4 at Hertford from 1937 to 1943:

https://www.theguardian.com/education/2 ... n-obituary

Thank you for sharing
What a splendid life led by a kind, happy person.

Might even be Cambridge!

Mid A 15 wrote: Wed Mar 15, 2023 11:42 am

harryh wrote: Tue Mar 14, 2023 9:18 am Sam has been selected for Oxford University for the Varsity match at Twickenham on Sat 25th March.
First one for 40 years?
Many congratulations, Sam

Congratulations indeed Sam. Do you know what position he plays Howard?

Centre, Andy.

Sam has been selected for Oxford University for the Varsity match at Twickenham on Sat 25th March.
First one for 40 years?
Many congratulations, Sam

Accommodation is allocated according to circumstance.


Thanks for the response. What would be the likely arrangement for a family of three with a 7-year-old? Mostly I'm wondering if the living arrangements are conducive to a long-term stay. Or are they more comfortable for young single people ...