|
|
| Brian Rosen (S40-46) recalls death of George VI and coronation of HM Queen |
Last Updated: Saturday, 7 January 2023
|
|
Reflection by Brian Rosen (S40-46) on the death of HM The Queen “When the king, George VI, died 70 years ago It was quite unexpected and we had just 9 days to prepare to play our part in the State Funeral on 15 February, 1952. I was one of the 10,000 troops lining the route from Westminster Hall (where some 305,000 had paid their respects at the Lying in State) to Paddington station, from where the late king’s coffin continued its onward journey, in a train hauled by the aptly named ‘ Windsor Castle', to Windsor, for the Funeral Service in St.George’s Chapel. It was a pretty long, hard day for us and everybody was still shocked and, of course, very saddened, at the king’s sudden passing.
This was in some contrast to a similar privilege, 16 months later when I had another very long day, starting out from Olympia where we had to muster very early in the morning, marching in the Coronation Parade; a much more joyous occasion. As representatives of the 21 SAS (Artists) TA Marching Contingent, we led the Territorial Army in the Procession. With the weather forecast for 2 June, 1953, for somewhat mixed weather, I well remember, having marched up Park Lane and set to make an eastward turn into Oxford St, the heavens opened and we received a hefty soaking, with the blanco on our belts running down all over our military uniforms. A fair old mess to sort out at the end of the day!”
|
|
|
| Carols by 2 OFs included in service at Manchester Catherdral |
Last Updated: Friday, 30 December 2022
|
|
John LeGrove (K67-75) writes: "You may be interested to know that at Manchester Cathedral's service of Nine Lessons and Carols on 22 December 2022, there were two carols by OFs. Well, sort of. One was an arrangement, by me, of the traditional English carol I saw three ships. The other was a fully original composition by Gerald Hendrie (K49-52) called As I outrode this enderes night, which crops up every so often in carol services. In my view, Hendrie's music deserves to be much better known; there are some superb choral works.
I play the organ at Manchester Cathedral every so often as a deputy organist, which makes a change from the lovely but tiny village organ over which I usually preside."
Professor Gerald Hendrie (K49-52) is included in the Distinguished OF section - click here for his biography.
|
|
|
| Overseas Bag 2022 - Full version now available |
Last Updated: Wednesday, 21 December 2022
|
|
Chris Essex (K69-75) writes: The 2022 Framlinghamian will be published online at some point. As usual it will contain a heavily edited version of all the news and photos I have received over the last year from OFs around the world. For your Christmas reading I have now published the full version of the Overseas Bag for 2022 in the People section of the website. This full edition runs to 27 pages distilled from over 200 emails received/sent over the last year. It will be emailed to all overseas OFs in the next few days. As you will see, this edition starts off again with an appeal from me for someone to come forward to take over the Overseas Bag. Its really enjoyable keeping in touch.
The photo featured in this news article shows Mike Bullock (R55-59) landing a tuna off South Africa.
I earnestly hope we will see an increased number of reunions being organised around the world. As always I will help with mailing lists and publicity but can’t promise to be able to attend them all! If you are interested in helping/attending then please get in touch with me via email
|
|
|
| Death of OF while live broadcasting |
Last Updated: Friday, 11 November 2022
|
|
Tim Gough (M80-85) died unexpectedly on 24 October 2022 while broadcasting live on GenX Radio Suffolk. He is suspected to have died from a heart attack mid-song during his programme, which he was broadcasting from his home 35 miles from the station’s headquarters in Ipswich. His funeral is on 30th November as a private service for family only, but a memorial service is being held afterwards at Bury Cathedral at 2.15pm. More details of the memorial service can be found by clicking here.
National and regional newspapers carried obituaries, including The Guardian, Daily Mail and the Ipswich Star.
A number of OFs will be attending the memorial service, and many of his contemporaries living locally, may wish to attend also. A small group of OFs have made donations to raise funds to allow the installation of a new defibrillator in Tim’s honour, to be located in Framlingham somewhere on the market square, if possible, or another suitable location nearby.
Here is a link to his Distinguished entry which now includes a wonderful tribute given by Ruth Elwood (P80-84) at the Norfolk Supper in November 2022.
|
|
|
| OF Masonic Lodge - Update November 2022 |
Last Updated: Thursday, 10 November 2022
|
|
Gary Duce (K71-79), Secretary OF Lodge, reports from a recent Lodge meeting where Richard Binder (G79-81) was installed as Worshipful Master following in his father's Wally Binder (K48-51) footsteps. Click here for full details and pictures.
It is the Lodge's 75th Anniversary next April 15th 2023 when they will be holding an open meeting to present a history of our Lodge and what Freemasonry is all about. It will be open to anyone to attend if they wish and there will be a dinner after the meeting. Times and prices to be arranged.
|
|
|
| OF link to death of Leslie Phillips |
Last Updated: Wednesday, 9 November 2022
|
|
Bryan Pearson (S45-47) was particularly sad to hear of the death of veteran actor Leslie Phillips on 8 November 2022. Bryan and Leslie had been the only living members of the Charley's Aunt cast from 1950. Leslie played the Aunt and Bryan was the lead in the role as Charley. This was at the Saville Theatre in London. Bryan is pictured on the right and Leslie in the middle.
Bryan has for many years lived in Hawaii. Click here for a link to Bryan's fascinating entry in Distinguished,
|
|
|
| Upcoming Concert |
Last Updated: Friday, 4 November 2022
|
International Coloratura Soprano, Christina Johnston (V01-06) brings you a magical evening of your favourite classic musicals, joined by Special Guest Catherine Bensley on 19th November at the College.
Along with soloists from the school and accompanied by Geoff Lavery, the evening is set to be an outstanding musical celebration, with songs from The Sound of Music, Les Miserables, Miss Saigon, Showboat, Wicked, The Phantom of the Opera, and many more!
Join her for this, not to be missed, magical Night at the Musicals! For tickets and more details, click here.
|
|
|
| SOF Norfolk Supper 2022 |
Last Updated: Friday, 14 October 2022
|
|
Edward Wharton (G80-85) is taking over from Colin Wigg (G48-54) as Norfolk Supper organiser. Ed's first supper will be held at the Strangers Club on Elm Hill, Norwich (NR3 1HG) on Thursday 17th November 2022, 7.00pm for 7.30pm.
The cost is £35 per head, excluding wine. The menu and other details can be found here.
|
|
|
| SOF Suffolk Supper is on Saturday 22nd October 2022 |
Last Updated: Tuesday, 27 September 2022
|
|
Ruth Elwood (Hon Gen Sec) says : "I am delighted to invite members of the Society, together with their partners and guests to attend the SOF Suffolk Supper, to be held at Framlingham College, on Saturday 22nd October 2022. The cost of the supper is £22 per person for Old Framlinghamians, their partners and guests, excluding dinner drinks, payable in advance. Concessions are available to the first 10, under 30s to apply, who only need to pay £10 per person.
Please complete and return the Application Form by clicking here. The last date for booking or advising Kate Jackson of specific requirements is Wednesday 12th October 2022.
Please click here to see and read the full invitation.
I very much hope you will be able to join us and look forward to seeing many of you in person again."
|
|
|
| OFGS Autumn Meeting 2022 |
Last Updated: Thursday, 22 September 2022
|
|
David Turnbull reports: "The meeting was held in windy, but mainly sunny conditions on Friday, 16th September at Aldeburgh Golf Club. We were pleased to welcome Nick Gandy who joined us for the morning’s play and lunch. The picture shows Andrew Wright (R48-57) with a brace of trophies. He last achieved this in 2005.
Click here for the full report.
|
|
|
|
Follow @Framlinghamians on Twitter
