Once again the Old Scholars were able to hold their Reunion at The Heritage School, by courtesy of
the new Chief Executive, Mrs Helen Hewitt. Between 50 and 60 people came. The day started wet
and very windy so we were glad of the coffee and biscuits in the Staff Room (known as Llangattock
to most of you). There was a chance to chat and catch up on what we had all been up to since we
had met last year and an opportunity to meet Mrs Hewitt. Two "new" old scholars joined us this year.
Do any of you remember Marion Herbert, nee Samson, or Stephen Smedmore? It was a pleasant
surprise to see Alison Lapper again.
The Rev. John Maskell, priest in charge at Chailey-on-the-Green, took our Thanksgiving Service
again this year. Our hymns were:- God Is Working His Purpose Out; The Guild Psalm (Psalm.16);
This Is The Day; Breathe On Me Breath Of God; God Be With You 'Til We Meet Again, and Mr
Clifford Dann played us out to The Master Shipwright. Marion Herbert helped by Mrs Verena
Hanbury then laid the commemorative wreath to our Founder, Dame Grace Kimmins, at her
memorial plaque just outside the Chapel.
We then made our way to the 16+ Room for our luncheon served by the wonderful Volunteers from
The Friends of Chailey plus some of our Secretary's young relations. The lunch was delicious and
we were able to have seconds if we had room!
Our AGM followed luncheon. The present Committee were all, except Dennis Domm, willing to stand
again and were duly re-elected. Richard Clarke had expressed a willingness to come on to the
Committee and he was elected too.
When all the business of the AGM had been concluded we then held a raffle and a quiz, which had
been handed out before lunch. There were two winners for the quiz, so they shared the prize, which
they both donated to our funds, for which I thanked them.
After delicious cakes and tea/coffee we were able chat some more with friends before departing for
another year.
Next year's Reunion Day will be Saturday, 9th May, 10.15am at the Heritage. We hope you will be
able to come and join us to share in a very happy occasion.
Janet Wilkins, Chairman.
Annual Reunion 2014