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Welcome to the News Archive Section. We will move news articles from the main News section to the Archive Section as they become dated. Scroll down and click through the links to read and see all the archived news:
Please send any news or announcements to Olivia Henley at: admin@worthsociety.org.uk
News Submitted - October / November 2007
Recent Engagement Announcements.
Congratulations to Lucian Sumpter (StB'97) who is engaged to Joanne.
Congratulations to Andrew Cloud (B'00) who is engaged to Natalie Travers. They plan to marry in July 2008.
Charlie Sacarello's Memorial Day took place on Sunday 21st October 2007. Around 300 people attended Mass and the rugby (which was a closely contested match). The day was an unprecendented success and thank you to Rob Cottrell for organising the day and to everyone who attended.
The White Knights Ball in aid of The Order of Malta Volunteers took place on Saturday 5th January 2008 at the Grosvenor House Hotel, Park Lane, London. Some of you will remember Adam Fudakowski ( G'02) who is Chairman of The Order of Malta Volunteers.
VSA 2007. Congratulations to Luke MacWilliam (R'07) and Rob Carson (G'94) who successfully applied for Voluntary Services Awards in 2007. Luke will be woking at an Eco-Tourism Lodge in Kwa Madwala Game Reserve in South Africa and teaching school children in Malawi with Lake Malawi Teaching Volunteers in 2008. Rob ran a summer camp for disabled children in Ireland.
News Submitted - September 2007
A DATE FOR THE DIARY - SUNDAY 21st OCTOBER AT WORTH - A MEMORIAL DAY FOR CHARLIE SACARELLO
As some of you may remember, 2007 marked the 10th anniversary of the death of Charlie Sacarello (B'97) - a great rugby player and friend who is sorely missed by friends and family and all wobs who knew him. WOBS marked this anniversary and celebrated Charlie's life with a Memorial Day at Worth, culminating in a rugby match against Stonyhurst Old Boys. This took place on Sunday 21st October - Charlie's birthday - when he would have been 29. A very successful event was organised by Rob Cottrell.
RIP Neil Cawley, 30/03/1957 - 06/09/2007, Butler '75. Neil lost his battle against cancer and died on Thursday 6th September. Please remember Neil, Serene, Robert, John and all their family in your prayers.
A memorial service was held held for Neil on Saturday 22nd September at 2.30pm at St Edwards The Confessor Catholic Church, Burchard Crescent, Shenley Church End, Milton Keynes, MK5 6DX.
News Submitted - August 2007
James Abbott (C'93) would love to get back in contact with old contemporaries at Worth. He is working in Northumberland as a Chartered Surveyor and married Kath in 2003. Their first son, Tom, was born in December 2006. James's brother, Toby (C'95) is living and working in Bristol.
James is pictured below with baby Tom
News Submitted - July 2007
Congratulations to Louise and Dominic Bruning (StB'89) on the birth of their third child, Toby John who arrived at 10.50am on the 31st July. Mother and baby are doing very well and are safely at home.
Toby Bruning pictured at home with William and Isobel.
The End of an Era. John Denman's retirement as a member of Staff from Worth School this summer was marked by WOBS Cricket Club with the presentation of a picture, with citation, on the day of the Club's annual fixture against the Worth Occasionals. John (pictured centre) accepted an invitation to become an honorary WOBS Cricket Club members and its first Club President. Pictured with John are past Club Captain, Julian Gairdner (left, StB'89)) and current captain, Simon Jones (right, StB'98)
Rob Carson (G94) completed a sponsored bike ride in August to raise funds for the disabled holiday camp that he runs in Ireland specifically for disabled children from the Dublin area. The holiday camp offers the children a five day adventure holiday, enabling them to push their physical boundaries and better understand their abilities and possibilities.
Congratulations to Raimundo Morales (C97) who married Cecilia on the 26th May 2007. The happy couple are pictured below.
Congratulations to James Anthony (G97) who is engaged to Christina St Croix. They met while at Exeter University.
News Submitted - June 2007
Congratulations to Chris Dobson (SB66) who successfully cycled the 320 miles from Greenwich to Paris. He and Alex Burge raised £8,000 between them for charity. Chris was raising money for Jubilee Action (a Christian-based international human rights charity), Nyumbani (an AIDS orphanage where his daughter Theo worked) and The Louise Dobson Charitable Trust. He would like to thank his many sponsors, supporters and family.
In the picture below, Chris (left) and Alex reach their final destination
Congratulations to Christopher Lamb (R01) who is engaged to Isabel Archer. They married on the 12th January 2008.
News Submitted - May 2007
RIP Gareth Belcher 21/04/68 - 28/05/07, Butler '85 Gareth lost his battle against cancer and died on Monday 28th May. Please remember Gareth, Fred and Anne and their family in your prayers.
News Submitted - April 2007
New secretary for WOBS click here here to read announcement.
WOBS Golf. Moor Park Golf Club at Rickmansworth in Hertfordshire played host to the 10th Spring Meeting for the Rose Bowl Trophy. The event was very well supported and a successful competition took place on 25th April 2007.
Congratulations to Elizabeth and Mark Wilson on the birth of their baby, Fraser Harry Alexander, on 14th April, 2007.
Tom Bright awarded Sword of Honour Many congratulations to Thomas Bright who received the Sword of Honour on 13th April, 2007 at the 153rd Sovereign's Parade at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst. General Sir John Reith KCB CBE, representing Her Majesty The Queen, was the reviewing Officer. Tom has been commissioned into the Royal Artillery (in which his brother-in-law serves as a Major). Visit http://www.sandhurst.mod.uk/news/parades.htm to find out more.
After leaving Worth Tom went to Bristol to study for a Electronic Engineering degree. Between university and Sandhurst he and a fellow officer cadet rowed across the Atlantic in 62 days!
Christopher Hull, RIP Christopher, who was a Worth prep school boy and father of wobs Caspar and Rupert, died suddenly on Monday 9th April, from a heart attack. Please remember Christopher and his family in your prayers.
Dobbo (Eddie) Robinson was awarded a silver medal in the Best Estate Agent of the Year 2007, South East region. Eddie runs an estate agency in Maidenhead, Berkshire and can be contacted on 01628 637 600.
News Submitted - March 2007
Congratulations to Neil and Caroline Laughton on the birth of their baby, Oscar Ronnie, on 30th March, 2007.
Caroline and Neil Laughton with Oscar
St Benedict's Day Mass was celebrated at Corpus Christi, Maiden Lane, Covent Garden on Thursday 22nd March, with D Kevin presiding. Those who attended were: Mark Madsen, James Madsen, Matthew hunt, Robert Rooney, Sean Taylor, Mark Bishop, Anthony Long, mark Collini, Simon McMenemy, Nick Butterworth, Patrick Scott, Matthew Pardo, Phil Symonds, Simon Hawkins, Rob Birchall, James Forte, Christopher Lamb, Charlie Drider, Alexander Lezaic, Patrick Flynn, Terry Delaney, Simon Smith, James Blake, Philip Butterworth, Philip Doyne Ditmas, James MacLean, James Armil, Jonni Smyth, Alex Tyrwhitt, Joseph Ryan, Dermot Woolgar, Michael Morrissey, Paddy Morrissey, Michael Berkley, Simon Smith.
New Leavers' Reunion was held at The Antelope, Eaton Terrace, Chelsea on 30th March. About 20 wobs attended, an encouraging number considering about 40 of the year of 2006 were abroad. WOBS plan to make this an annual event for recent Leavers.
2006 Leavers pictured above at the Antelope are :
Back Row : Nicholas Coleridge-Watts, Robert Butterworth, Matthew Whitehouse, Kensey Green
Middle Row : Julian Pierce, David Moriarty, John Barnes, Richard Hayward
Front Row : Christo Geoghegan, Chris Scotland, Laurence Hegarty, Henry Tung
And pictured from left to right above are : Kensey Green, Henry Herbert, Nicholas Coleridge-Watts, James Talty, Christo Geoghegan, Julian Pierce, Laurence Hegarty, Henry Tung, Matthew Whitehouse, David Moriarty, Richard Hayward, Chris Scotland, Adam Murlewkski, Robert Butterworth, Paddy Johnston, John Barnes and Antonio Capistrano.
News Submitted - Feb 2007
Congratulations to Dom and Louisa Hirons on the birth of their baby, Alexandra, on 26th February, 2007.
Congratulations to Patrick and Jane Harland on the birth of their baby, Charlotte, on 17th February, 2007.
Congratulations to Peter and Abigail Gibbon on the birth of their first baby, Nathaniel Brian James, on the 21st February 2007. He was born at the Queen's Medical Centre, Nottingham and weighed 10lbs.
Nathaniel Gibbon
News Submitted - Jan 2007
Congratulations to George and Sandra Ross on the birth of Emily Anna on 10th January, 2007.
....STOP PRESS...GIRLS AT WORTH...STOP PRESS
Please click here to see a press release sent out by the school regarding a decision by the school governors for Worth to go co-ed from 2008 in the sixth form and throughout the school from 2010. Voice your opinion on the news by adding to the discussion link at the end of the press release
Congratulations to Shauna and Alex Buckley on the birth of their baby, Oliver Anthony David, on 9th January, 2007.
Shauna and Oliver Buckley
News Submitted - Nov/Dec 2006
Dom Roger Bacon RIP (10/04/25 - 07/12/06) after spending sometime in a nursing home near Worth D Roger died on 7th December, 2006. Please remember Fr Roger in your prayers.
Tim Milmo RIP (18/02/47 - 05/12/06) after suffering from cancer Tim died on 5th December, 2006. Please remember Tim and his family in your prayers.
Charlie Sharman married Alex East on 2nd December, 2006. Very many congratulations to them.
Richard Gairdner got engaged to Emma Martin in December, 2006. Very many congratulations to them.
Ben Ford got engaged to Johanna Jerfferies in December, 2006 Very many congratulations to them.
William Pollen got engaged to Jennifer Kyte in November, 2006. Very many congratulations to them .
News Submitted - Sept/Oct 2006
Congratulations to Antony Bromley-Martin who is engaged to be marrried to Lorraine Mandry on 27th October, 2007.
Cas Fecher (10/06/85 - 27/10/06) RIP Sorry to have to post such a tragic notice but Cas (Gervase 2003) was found dead in his room at Keele University during Thursday night, 28th October. There has been a post mortem and a coroner's hearing is due in the next few days. It appears that Cas took his own life but had shown no sign of depression. His studies were going well, he was socially outgoing and an active member of the Students' Union. He was in regular contact with his family and had a good network of friends. Cas's death appears to have been unpremeditated and very sudden. His Requiem will be at Our Lady of England Priory, School Lane, Storrington, West Sussex RH20 4LN (map of location: http://www.norbertines.co.uk/map2.JPG), Thursday, 9th Nov. 1.00pm. Please keep Cas and his family and friends in your prayers at this very sad time.
Congratulations to Susan and Patrick Wilkinson on the birth of their baby, Isabella, on 20th October, 2006.
Congratulations to Stephen and Kate McDermott on the birth of Edward Francis, born 16th October, 2006.
Kate and Stephen McDermott with baby Edward
Congratulations to Simon McGarry and parterner Lisa on the birth of Florence Emmy Eliza, born 13th September, 2006.
Congratulations to Simon and Antonia Gabriel on the birth of Madeleine Monica Anne, born 2.45pm on Monday 25th September, 2006, and weighing 7lb 13oz; a sister for Amelia, Martha and Benedict.
Simon and Antonia Gabriel with Amelia, Martha, Benedict and Madeleine
1976ish reunion, 22nd Sept 2006, The Travellers' Club, Pall Mall
Please click here to see the pictures
76 reunion
76 reunion
76 reunion
News Submitted - July/Aug 2006
Jon Craik and Ed Chedgy
Newly qualified doctors Jon and Ed, returned to Worth to speak to year 13 about their time away on their electives in China. WOBS gave them a VSA to help with living costs while in China.
VSA 2006
Two WOBS VSAs each of £500 were awarded to Dominic Moor (S '00) and Michael Burr ('06) for voluntary work they will undertake in the next few months. Dominic is going to Uganda for his elective period during his fifth year of medical school. And Michael is going to Cambodia to work on a conservation project. Good luck to both of them.
Michael Burr accepts a WOBS VSA from WOBS Chairman Nick Butterworth at the leavers' dinner July, 2006
400 runs in one day but WOBSCC suffer another defeat. Please click here to read the report from Julian Gairdner.
WOBSCC v Occasionals
Batting weaknesses exposed as WOBSCC lose to Occasionals. Please click here to read the latest cricket report from Julian Gairdner.
Congratulations to Olly and Leonora Donaldson on the birth of their baby, Magdalene Elsbeth, on 19th July, 2006.
Olly Donaldson with daughters Maggie and Rosie
Congratulations to Edward (Dobbo) and Helen Robinson on the birth of James Edward on 28th June, 2006.
NEW HEADMASTER FOR WORTH Please click here to see a letter from the Abbot announcing the appointment of new head, Gino Carminati. Mr Carminati took over from Peter Armstrong at the beginning of the summer term.
News Submitted - May/June 2006
New book Abbot Christopher has just had a new book "Finding Sanctuary" published by Weidenfeld and Nicholson ISBN 0814631681.
Congratulations to Cristina and Paddy Hopkirk on the birth of their baby, Amalia, on 25th June 2006.
Congratulations to Charlie and Katie Gerada on the birth of Albert on 12th May, 2006.
Congratulations to Jason Kitcat and his wife on the birth of Ella Izabela on 19th March, 2006.
News Submitted - April 2006
CAREERS FOCUS AT WORTH - 26TH APRIL, 2006, Please click here for more information on this event. We need volunteer speakers and Julian Gairdner would love to hear from you at julian.gairdner@rbi.co.uk. why not contact him right now?
Please click here to see more pictures and read Ben Babington's report on the 1990's reunion
Tom Blake-James, Nick Vasquez & Sean Henry
News Submitted - March 2006
Oli Noakes (S'03) is to climb Everest. Oli has been recruited by the Army as the TA representative, responsible for Equipment & Freight for an expedition departing in April. Click here to view the expedition website and follow the team's progress.
Darren Khodoverdi (B'00) reading Medicine at Gonville & Caius College and team captain representing Cambridge has successfully led his team through to the 3rd round of University Challenge. Keep an eye out for them on Mondays at 8.30pm on BBC TWO.
WOB Parents win Oscar
Peter and Minnette Fudakowski parents of Adam (G'02) and producers of the film TSOTSI, won the Oscar for Best Foreign Language Film earlier this month. The film is set in a South African township and is the story of an African who steals a car then finds a baby in it. Minette Fudakowski adds "that I doubt if Peter and I would have been attracted to this difficult subject matter if we had'nt, through Adam, felt that we were bathed in the benevolence of the Benedictines. Having a son at Worth has been a very happy experience for us. TSOTSI will be out on general release the weekend of 17/18th March and Abbot Christopher is encouraging everyone to go and see it
News Submitted - February 2006
Congratulations to Dr Alastair Ferraro (G'91) & his wife Sue on the birth of son Daniel in late January 2006
Fr Kevin thanks the old boys for his 50th Anniversary gift.
Fr Kevin with his hip flask - "Perfect in this cold weather"
Fr Kevin writes, "Apologies for the long delay in thanking the old boys for the wonderfully practical gift in this cold weather, marking my 50 years of ordination. We were waiting for the return of the hip flask from the engravers. Many thanks to all, for their thoughts and generosity."
Joan Edey and Helen Sweetman
Surrounded by friends, Joan Edey celebrated her 90th Birthday with a party which included some familiar faces. Joan retired as Worth's matron in 1976 after 40 years service to the school. She is now living in a retirement home in near East Grinstead.
Please click here to read the latest rugby report from 1st XV captain Rob Carson.
News Submitted - January 2006
News Submitted - December 2005
We wish you all a very happy Christmas and prosperous New Year - see you all in 2006
Congratulations to Stephen and Kate McDermott on their wedding, which took place 10th December, 2005, Farm Street, London. Fr Kevin did the honours.
Stephen and Kate McDermott
News Submitted - November 2005
To Kate and Nat (C'94) Holloway - New Baby - Congratulations on the birth of their first child, Oliver Richard born 13th November in Auckland, NZ weighing 9lbs 6oz.
Nat & Kate Holloway with Oliver
News Submitted - October 2005
"Call My Bluff" Wine tasting evening click here for pictures and report by Dobbo Robinson.
3 out of 3 for WOBS RFC. Please click here to read the latest rugby report from 1st XV captain Rob Carson.
News Submitted - September 2005
London Fire Brigage 14 - WOBS 61! Another cracking result for WOBS. Please click here to read the latest rugby report from 1st XV captain Rob Carson.
Sunday 18th September - Old WOBS v New WOBS rugby match at Worth
l to r Joe Thompson, Desmond Calnan, Stephen Ebbett, Rob Cottrell.
The game was as fast and furious as always! with the young WOBS trying to run the oldies off the park. They produced some wonderful handling and mesmerising angles to score some breathtaking tries.The oldies benefited from the fitness sessions run in Battersea and a couple of players from Her Majestty's Armed Forces who could run all day!!
It was a great event, with cracking rugby and a fantastic BBQ for all back at Glenn Robertson's after the match attended by Livio Belassi, Alex Pollen, Kevin Danagher-Smith, Nick Hopkins(Capt), Jack Merrick, Ben Green, Jamie Bruce, Lorenzo Belpassi, Mark Lane, Giles Heather, Dan Pring Alex Podbury, James Madsen Otto Blom Tom Calnan, Adrian Pring, Andy Pollen, Sean Henry, Dan Mourad, Mark Wilson, Sam Barnett, Rob Cottrell, Ben Holloway, Desmond Calnan, Andy Tyler, Tom Holt, PJ Bailey, Will Taylor, Pearse Lynch, Rob Carson (Capt), Dean Hurley, Ollie Barnett, Phil Myles, Steve Ebbett, Chris Jackson and James Burt.
WOBS younger v older - Sept 18th 2005
Convincing win by WOBS RFC in their first league game of the season. Please click here to read the match report from 1st XV captain Rob Carson.
News Submitted - August 2005
New Baby for Marie-Clare, Secretary WOBS To Simon (R'89) and Marie-Clare McMenemy the birth a beautiful baby girl. Elizabeth Sophie Fleur was born on 17th August weighing 7lbs 4oz, a sister for Charlie and Annabel, huge congratulations from all the Worth Old Boys.
Liz Blake RIP Many of you will remember Liz as Secretary of WOBS 1993 to 2000 and a sometime taxi driver to Worth boys during her long association with Worth School. I am sorry to have to let you know that Liz died on Saturday 6th August after a short illness caused by a brain tumour. Liz's great energy, sense of humour and zest for life will be sorely missed. Liz's funeral will be held at 2pm Friday 12th August at Worth Abbey. Please remember Liz in your prayers as well as Martin, Jo, David, Peter and her four grandchildren.
News Submitted - July 2005
Cricket report for the WOBS v Old Theonians match 17th July, 2005 Please click here to read the report.
Golden Jubilee of Fr Kevin's Ordination, 23rd July, 2005 Fr Kevin thanks all wobs who came to his anniversaary Mass and for all the good wishes sent to him.
Fr Kevin's Golden Jubilee Please click here to see some pictures
Cricket report for the WOBS v Old Theonians match 17th July, 2005 Please click here to read the report.
Mark Lane v Old Theonians July 2005
News Submitted - May 2005
1st XV Rugby Team '73 Reunion Dinner Please click here to read the report by Steve Hutchings.
Worth Abbey on TV Please click here to read a letter from the Abbot in which he gives some background.
Michael Spencer's 50th Birthday Lunch 6th May 2005 Please click here to see the Photots.
Jason Clarke (C'88) engagement Congratulations to Jason on his engagement to Charlotte Armstrong. They will be married in early 2006.
Andy Stewart (B'72) sky dives for MS Please click here to read Andy's message.
Ben Ford (B91) machete attack as reported in the papers over Easter week-end: "Ben Ford, 32, a british financier working in Hong Kong, lost two fingers and was horrifically cut by machete-wielding Triad gangsters who mistook him for their intended victim. Microsurgeoans spent 15 hours stitching Mr Ford's hand and fingers back together." Please remember Ben in your prayers.
News Submitted - March 2005
Guy Robinson (G93) engagement to Sue Baerselman on Christmas Day 2004. Guy and Sue will get married on 30th Sept, 2005. Many congratulations.
Michael Slagle (G71) RIP Michael died suddenly on 10/03/05 aged 52 years. Please remember Michael and his family and friends in your prayers.
Philip (JP) Young (C95) engagement to Sophie Thomas. The marriage will take place on 25th June, 2005. Many congratulations.
Edward Gairdner (S91) engagement to Lizzie Hickson. The marriage will take place in September, 2005. Many congratulations.
News Submitted - Jan 2005
Congratulations to Philip Mould (S'78) who was awarded an OBE in the New Year's honours list for his service as Honorary Arts Adviser to the Houses of Parliament.
Holloway family gets married! Ben Holloway married Fedoua LeClerc on 22 May, 2004; Nat Holloway married Kate Heyworth in Prague on 11 Dec, 2004; Rose Holloway will marry Maj James Cullinan on 23 Apr, 2005; and Maj Tom Holloway will marry Patty Nagle on 4 Jun, 2005.
Twickenham debentures thinking of buying a debenture? If you are, please consider stating WOBS as your nominated team. The sponsorship received by the nomination will be greatly appreciated. Please contact Treasurer of WOBS RFC, Robert Bodnar-Horvath (click here to e-mail), for more details.
Congratulations to Philip Mould (S'78) who was awarded an OBE in the New Year's honours list for his service as honorary Arts Adviser to the Houses of Parliament.
Calling all wob medics Henry Holt (S'01) invites all wob medics to join: The Worth Old Boys' Medics Society. Please click here to read his letter to medics.
News Submitted - Dec 2004
Michael Howard Wheeler (06/06/61 - 18/12/04), RIP Mike died suddenly on 18th December, 2004. Please remember Mike and his family in your prayers.
Christopher Kellaway (B02) is in his final year at Cambridge and thinking of ways to extend his stay. He continues to play soccer, rugby and cricket and dabble in college politics.
News Submitted - Nov 2004
Fr Kevin visit to Sandhurst Monday 29th November, 2004 Click here.
Freddie Dryden (R92) engagement to Fiona Marsh, many congratulations.
Thomas Harrison (S91) engagement to Hilary Gairdner, many congratulations.
WOBS Annual Lunch, Wed 24th November, 2004
Edward Robinson
1954 Reunion Lunch, Sat 20th November 2004
1954 reunion. Back row left to right: Dennis Hall, Rory McGouran, Peter Maddock, Robert Fraser, Rodney Bligh, Nicholas Asprey; front row: Fr Kevin, Michael Fitsgerald, Simon Slaughter, Colin Gleadell.
Andrew Wates (S87) engagement Congratulations to Andrew Wates and Henrietta (Mic Mac) Moss who announced their engagement on 26 November, 2004.
Paddy Hopkirk (G89) engagement Congratulations to Paddy Hopkirk and Christina Coloma-Moody who are engaged to be married in July.
Dominic Crossley (S92) engagement The engagement is announced between Dominic, son of Mr and Mrs Jim Crossley of Wiveton, Norfolk, and Marie-Louise, daughter of Mr and Mrs David Fiske de Gouveia, of Funchal, Madeira - The Times, 23 November, 2004.
News Submitted - Oct 2004
Patrick Sanders OBE Congratulations to Patrick, who has been awarded an OBE in recognition of his service in Baghdad, where he directed strategy for General Sanchez and became his special assistant. He is now Lt Col and teaching at the Staff College.
WOBS Prize Draw Many thanks to all those who entered the e-mail prize draw. Max McAlister won the star prize of a night out in London for two and Corrado Di Mascio and Richard Jones won the runner up prizes of a case of wine each.
WANTED: A job! New Old Boy, Alex Podbury, who lives near Worth but is willing to travel, wants to earn cash for travels to start after Christmas. Please call him on 01342 714 899 if you can offer him work.
Frederick Charles Gerada - a son weighing in at 7lb 13oz, for Katie and Charlie at 9.29pm on Thursday 7th October, 2004.
Charlie and Katie Gerada with Freddy
News Submitted - Sept 2004
News from Dave Carter "Katie was an incredibly brilliant young lady and gave birth to our gorgeous son (currently Benjamin Thomas Charles Carter) at 1.50am on 21st September. It all happened very quickly and with minimum fuss! He weighed in at a middle-heavy weight divisional 8lbs 4oz. All is going well and hopefully due home today [22nd Sept]....that's when the fun begins!
Adrian Kelly (08/10/59-05/09/04) RIP - Adrian died on Sunday 5th September, 2004, may he rest in peace. Please remember Adrian and his family in your prayers. To read the tribute to Adrian given at his cremation please click here. A requiem Mass will be held at the church of Our Lady of Consolation and St Francis, Park Lane, West Grinstead, West Sussex on Sunday 28th Nov, 2004 at 3pm.
News Submitted - July/Aug 2004
To read the Chairman's 2003-04 report click here.
Saturday 21 August, 2004 Barnaby Watts Congratulations to Suzanne and Mike Watts on the birth of their first baby, Barnaby.
Barney Watts
Julian Tang (G 93) married to Teresa Sham on August 7th 2004 in Vancouver, Canada.
The engagement is announced between Major Tom Holloway The King’s Royal Hussars eldest son of the late Richard Holloway and of Jennie Slimmon of Selham West Sussex and Miss Patty Nagle only daughter of Dennis Nagle of Rhode Island USA and Mrs Patricia Goodenough of Paris and London. Daily Telegraph & The Times 6th Aug 2004.
They plan to get married on Saturday 4th June 2005 at 2.30pm at Holy Trinity Church, Cowes, and afterwards at the Royal Yacht Squadron. Fr Luke Jolly will be in attendance.
And Tom's brother Nat is getting married in Prague on Dec 11th, 2004, to Kate Heyworth.
Sunday 25 July: WOBSCC 190 for 6 lost to Worth Occasionals 193 for 7 Second Hopkirk century sets up thrilling run chase more...
News Submitted - June 2004
David Bell Knighted Founder member of Worth senior school, David Bell (Chapman '64), and nephew of Fr Maurice, was knighted for services to business, the arts and charity in London in the Queen's birthday honours list (12/06/04).
Jack William Ralph Buckley, first baby for Alex and Shauna. Born 8am, Tuesday 8 June, at Epsom General Hospital.
Shauna Buckley with Jack
WOBS Golf Society news Worth came 2nd in the Russell Bowl (the Catholic public schools annual golfing event). Ampleforth came first - they have a fantastic team! However, Worth represented by James Blake, the Davey brothers, Peter Gottelier and Ken Ross came a noble second beating Stonyhurst and Downside!
2004 WOBS VSA Andrew Welsh was presented with a £500 WOBS Voluntary Services Award by Chairman of WOBS, Nick Butterworth on 7th June, 2004. Andrew, who becomes an Old Boy in July, is travelling to the Galapagos Islands in September, where he will spend 3 months teaching in primary and secondary schools on the islands.
Nick Butterworth presents Andrew Welsh with the 2004 WOBS VSA
For Mark Haden's (2003 VSA winner) report on his time in Zambia, click here.
News Submitted - May 2004
2004 WOBS v School Tennis Match On Speech Day, 29th May, 2004, WOBS took on the school in a tennis match. The WOBS team of Andrew Boys (R '64), Chris McCourt (B '83), Crispin Hayhoe (S '82), William Pollen (S '94) and Sean Buckley (G '83) were keen to repeat the winning performance of last year's match. But it was not to be. The boys, who did not appear to have broken into a sweat by the end of the match, won all eight sets played. WOBs were left sweaty, dishevelled and beetroot-faced. Andrew Boys is undeterred and will organise another match for Speech day in May 2005. If you want to play please e-mail him at: andrewboys@abc.uk.com. More pictures...
WOBS v School Tennis Match 2004: Crispin Hayhoe, William Pollen, Jack Rackam, Adam Braverman
22/05/04 Mark Petre RIP. Please remember Mark Petre (07/11/69 - 22/05/04) and his family in your prayers.
Birth: Timothy Michael John Robinson to Dobbo (Edward) and Helen on 8th May 2004, weighing 8lbs.
News Submitted - April 2004
Michael Clabburn (C '64), RIP. Michael died on 21st April, 2004, aged 57. Michael had suffered with motor neuron disease for many years. Please keep Michael's wife and three sons in your prayers.
Chris Coopman and Mic Cataldo - marathon survivors. Old Boys, Chris Coopman (R '02) and Mic Cataldo (S '97) successfully ran the London Marathon on Sunday 18th April, 2004. They both ran for Whizz Kidz (for details see 'activities' section); WOBS sponsored each of them £100. Well Done Chris and Mic!
Mic Cataldo
Sol Burridge, RIP. Sol, the much loved spanish teacher at Worth, died after a short illness on Tuesday 13th April, 2004. Sol leaves husband Nicholas; children Old Boy Edward, his sisters Genevieve, Moira, Teresa; and nine grandchildren. Old boys are welcome to attend her funeral, which will be in the Abbey church at 11.30am Monday 26th April, 2004. Please remember Sol and her family in your prayers.
News Submitted - March 2004
WOBS St Benedict's Day Mass There was a good turn-out for the mass celebrated by Fr Kevin on 18th March, 2004, at Corpus Christi, Covent Garden. The mass was offered for Old Boy, Michael Breen who died suddenly in January (18/03/51-17/01/04), RIP.
wob to wob Change of the Guard at Buckingham Palace On 14th March, 2004, the Duke of Gloucester and the Spanish Ambassador were present for a three minute silence held during the change of the guard at Buckingham Palace. The Captain of the old guard was Hugo Clarke (St Bedes '87) and the Captain of the new guard was Ben Hancock (Gervase '90).
Birth: Benedict Gabriel Simon and Antonia on 5th March 2004, weighing 8lbs 6, a brother for Amelia and Martha.
WOBS Careers Event 2004 Five Old Boys representing five different careers spoke to the LVIth boys in the Performing Arts Centre at Worth on Wed 3rd March. More...
WOBS Careers Event March 2004: Julian Gairdner, Angus Gairdner, Mark Collini, Edward Robinson, Nick Butterworth
News Submitted - February 2004
Worth "under construction" February 2004
News Submitted - January 2004
Michael Breen, Worth Old Boy (St Bede's 1968), died suddenly on Saturday 17th January, 2004. Please keep Mike and his family in your prayers. Pray especially for Mike's son Mark, currently in his lower sixth year at Worth. The WOBS St Benedict's Day Mass was offered for Michael.
Bleeding Heart Supper: Nick Butterworth, Mark Simpson, Rupert Boheimer, John Tate, Martin Green, Christopher Coffin, Rupert Rutherford
Photos from the 1970-75 leavers dinner at The Bleeding Heart Brasserie, Holborn on Thursday 29th January are now online... click on the link to view them... [ more ]
News Submitted - December 2003
Understanding Archie - The writers Alex Buckley and Julian Gairdner
What would two ex-Worth pupils know about gangs, the underworld, betrayal, deceit, contempt of Court, felony and prison life? Obviously enough to write and compose an extremely entertaining musical. [ more ]
Elliot Webber, year 13 (Upper Sixth in old money), in training for his 30-mile sponsored row in aid of the MS Trust. Elliot completed his row on 15/12/03 in 2.5 hours and aims to raise £2500. He thanks WOBS for their sponsorship of £100. Please contact Elliot at 99ewebber@worth.org.uk if you would like to help him reach is target.
Dom Michael Smith died on 11th December More...
Fr Michael, may he rest in peace
News Submitted - November 2003
Neil Clayton (C77), Ben Strickland (C86), John Jeffcock (R85) and Martin Hunt (S81)
Photos from the City Lunch held on 19 November 2003 are now online... click on the link to view them... [ more ]
Francis on Operation Wallacea
How did Francis Binney spend six weeks on a desert island in the Indo-Pacific and get away with calling it work!? Read all about it... [ more ]
News Submitted - October 2003
Twelfth Night (a lo tango)
Danny Garrigan (Gervase 1999) reports on ‘Twelfth Night’ (a lo tango), the Epiphany theatre’s second production following its formation in 2001... the group comprises Worth Old Boys and Old Girls of Burgess Hill, the girls’ school...
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Arrow Trophy Regatta
Peter O'Hea (Gervase '82) and Giles Turton (Farwell '02) report on Worth's entry into the Cowes Public School's regatta.
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Giles Turton, Mark Kendall, Peter O'Hea, Tom Holloway, Cavan Fyans, Hamish Wilson, Edmund Davies
News Submitted - September 2003
Father Benedict
Dom Benedict Sankey
We are sad to report the death of Father Benedict on 31 August 2003. He was known to generations of WOBS for his trams and sailing. May he rest in peace.
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News submitted August 2003:
"Twelth Night... a lo tango" by William Shakespeare
The second Epiphany Theatre Group production by the company of past pupils of Burgess Hill School for Girls and Worth, sponsored by WOBS, will take place in the Worth School Performing Arts Centre, 11th and 12th September 2003. (The gala performance will take place on Saturday 13 September at 7.30pm.) Tickets: Students £5 / Adults £10. For tickets call 01342 710200. Don't miss it!
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The Wheel's Silver Jubilee 1978-2003
On 1st March 2003 Fr Ian celebrated the Silver Jubilee of his brainchild, The Wheel, with a dinner for 25 friends and supporters at Worth. Read his dinner speech and Abbot Christopher's response here...
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Marathon effort in memory of Rorie
Edward Strickland is attempting a half-marathon in memory of his old friend Rorie Duncan, please support if you can...
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James Heywood, Cambridge Blue
Worth Old Boy Is Cambridge Cricket Blue
Worth old boy James Heywood from Heathfield in East Sussex has gained his Blue. Blues are awarded to players in the annual varsity matches between Oxford and Cambridge...
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News Submitted - June 2003:
The victorious WOBS
WOBS vs School Tennis Match 2003
"It was a lovely occasion and I know the boys enjoyed playing in what for some will be there last match for the school. Playing against the Old Boys...
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News Submitted - May 2003
Andrew Boys hands over to Nick Butterworth
Nick Butterworth is the new Chairman of WOBS
On 30th April 2003, Andrew Boys (Rutherford 1964) stepped down from his post as Chairman of Worth Old Boys’ Society Committee...
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The WOBS RFC 2002-03 Season —The South Face...
Another season draws to a close and the Worth Old Boys Society RFC is moving from strength to strength... but was this year to be the season that we broke out of Surrey division 3...
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Mike and Nathan Tait
Old Boy Turns House-husband...
"It all changed for me when I was 35 and met Mary. We married 2 years later and the patter of some not so small feet came 11 months after that... there were 11 of us in the operating theatre, 12 by the end...
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Arrow Trophy Team, October 5th and 6th 2002
The Arrow Trophy Regatta
On a surprisingly hot weekend in October 2002, a Worth Old Boys racing team... spanning 20 years of Worth history... took to the Solent to compete in the Arrow Trophy Regatta...
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News Submitted - April 2003
Jamie Vassallo survived the London Marathon..."There were bands playing on the roadside and pubs with their music on full-volume. It was only at about 6 miles when I realised..."
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Tom Podbury on the Crackerjack
Tom Podbury has completed his Atlantic crossing...
50 knot squalls did not prevent Tom completing his journey from Las Palmas to St Lucia...
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Why is Nick Barnett behind the wheel
of a Van Diemen RF83 Formula Ford 2000?!
Nick Barnett is working on his neck muscles...
And with good reason having recently bought a racing car...
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News Submitted - March 2003
Jamie Vassallo to run London Marathon
Worth Sixth former Jamie hopes to be one of the youngest runners in this year's London Marathon and would appreciate our support in his efforts to raise money for a worthy cause...
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News Submitted - February 2003
Antelope Reunion - some of the attendees...
Reunion at the Antelope Pub
A reunion for guys from 84/5-89/90 was held at the Antelope pub in London recently... recognise anyone?!
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Antelope Reunion - l to r: Simon Mcmenemy (R 84-89), Brendan "Wazo" Barry (C 84-89), Peter "Larry" Escott (R 84-89), Mark Collini (StB 84-89)
Congratulations to Mike Watts (C '89) and Suzanne Dunkley
married on 21 Dec 2002 at Arundel Cathedral
News Submitted - January 2003
The Helen Sweetman Retirement Dinner
(Left to right: Father Luke, Dominic Strickland, Ken Ross,
Helen, Julian Gairdner, Julie Armstrong)
Helen Sweetman Retirement Dinner
It's official - Matron Sweetman really has retired and as a mark of her 45 years of service and our appreciation the Worth Old Boys committee recently held a dinner in Helen's honour and presented her with a set of antiquarian ornithology books...
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The Duncans’ Christmas Newsletter 2002
Rorie died suddenly on 3rd September 2002, here his family demonstrate great strength and courage, paying him a fitting tribute and thanking family and friends for their support...
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NEWS ARCHIVE:
Click on the links below to read news pre-2003 and to read excerpts from the 2001 WOBS newsletter (including news from the Society, School, Abbey and Old Boys themselves):
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