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| "Into the Third Millennium" - Sales going well |
Last Updated: Saturday, 22 September 2012
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 We announced the ‘print-on-demand’ launch of John Maulden’s book “Into the Third Millennium” in late July (read the original story here). Since then, sales have been going well, and fulfilment of orders by Blurb.com has been prompt and efficient. If you haven’t already ordered your copy, click this link to go straight to the book’s order page, where payment can be by credit card or PayPal (the retail price is £8.99 plus P&P).
The book is an enjoyable read for all Framlinghamians, but particularly for those who were at the College between 1975 and 2000. It provides, among other things, a comprehensive index of 500 named individuals – and you never know, you might be among them!
A permanent link to the book’s order page will be maintained under the Publications menu of this website. |
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| SOF Football - 'Suffolk’ XI -v- ‘Rest of the World’ |
Last Updated: Wednesday, 15 August 2012
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 Stephanie Wright (M 2002-10) reports: On September 1, a welcome condition will be spreading throughout the Society of Old Framlinghamians. Indeed, on September 1, 2012, the College will once again be welcoming football fever into its grounds.
UPDATE 15th August: A reminder that the deadline for SOF Football is this SUNDAY, 19th August - if you want to participate in any way then get in touch ASAP. If there are not enough players by Sunday then I might have to cancel; please spread the word. All the information you'll need can be found at: OF Football Match Facebook Event – or, if you are on Twitter, search the hashtag ‘#FramFootball’.
If you are interested in playing or getting involved in any way at all, please contact Ted Harrington (S 2005-10) as soon before Sunday, 19 August as possible. Should any questions arise, you can also contact him via email at Teddy.Harrington@hotmail.co.uk.
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| The Colditz Cock - New Channel 4 Programme |
Last Updated: Monday, 13 August 2012
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 Followers of the website may recall an article, back in July 2008, about the Colditz Cock, and the part that Bill Goldfinch (26-32) played in the construction of this secret glider, which he and others built in a concealed attic of Colditz Castle.
A new film has been made, this time on location at Colditz Castle, following the reconstruction of the glider from the original plans and materials, culminating in a flight attempt using the method planned by Bill and his fellow prisoners - but will it work?
The programme, "Escape From Colditz", goes out tonight (13th August 2012) at 9.00pm, but it should be available on 4oD for a while afterwards. You can read about it the programme Here.
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| “Three Heroes” tour of Northern France and Belgium – Feb 2014 |
Last Updated: Thursday, 2 August 2012
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 Plans are afoot to conduct a unique tour of Northern France and Belgium, in February 2014, to commemorate the actions of three military heroes of Framlingham College, and James Ruddock-Broyd (G46-52), Hon. Tour Promoter, is keen to hear from people who might be interested in joining it. He writes:
“The 18th February 2014, marks the 70th anniversary of Operation Jericho, the famous raid on Amiens Prison led by Group Captain Percy Pickard (G 26-32). In the course of the raid, Pickard was shot down and killed. Before his early death, Pickard won no fewer than three Distinguished Service Orders.
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| Book-launch: “Into the Third Millennium" – By John Maulden |
Last Updated: Monday, 23 July 2012
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 Thanks to the hard work of Catherine Howard-Dobson and Chris Keeble this long-awaited book is now available.
The book is being published through Blurb, the online publishing service, which is essentially an on-demand means of publishing. The retail price is £8.99 plus post and packaging, and you can click on the following link to go straight to the book’s order page. Just confirm the number of copies you want, and then click on the “Add to cart” bar to checkout and provide credit-card or PayPal details to order the book. Blurb will dispatch the book direct to you – they offer two delivery prices, and recent experience suggests that the cheaper version takes only five or six days to reach UK postal addresses.
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| West of England Supper Report - 7 July 2012 |
Last Updated: Sunday, 8 July 2012
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The West of England Supper was again held at the Angel Inn in Hindon on Saturday 7 July 2012.
Click here to see a full report and photos on the recent West of England Supper.
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| Jim Blythe (K48-54) wins prestigious award |
Last Updated: Thursday, 28 June 2012
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We are delighted to see that Jim has been awarded the Associate of Honour by the Royal Horticultural Society for distinguished services to horticulture by a British National. The July edition of "The Garden", the RHS magazine says "A Royal Horticultural show judge and expert on pelargoniums and fuchsias, with 25 years experience exhibiting at RHS shows".
Click here to read more from the EADT, together with a picture EADT Article – 19 June 2012
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| UPDATE: Charlie Vaughan-Griffith nears end of cycle marathon in Dad's memory |
Last Updated: Saturday, 23 June 2012
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 Charlie Vaughan-Griffith reports on 27 September 2012:
I've been on the road now for 54 days in my journey to cycle to San Feliu de Guixols in memory of my father, Richard Vaughan-Griffith. We reached San Feliu yesterday (26 Sept), where 50 years ago, my father finished his own bike ride, with five friends from Framlingham.
It has been an incredible journey. My aim was simple. I wanted to complete a journey in memory of my father, and help raise valuable funds for the hospice that cared for him so well and also to coincide with an organised race for Help for Heroes I had entered before my father got ill.
On that note, if people would like to support the hospice that desperately needs the help to keep proving its wonderful support to cancer victims, the details are here:
http://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/CharlieVaughanGriffith
And if people would like to follow our progress as we move to Gibraltar, the blog is:
www.followingmyfatherscycletracks
Click "read more" for more details and also the original story "Charlie Vaughan-Griffith repeats cycle marathon in Dad's memory" for Charlie's ride in tribute to his late father, Richard Vaughan-Griffith (K60-64)
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| Laurie Rimmer - 1935-2012 |
Last Updated: Sunday, 3 June 2012
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It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Laurie Rimmer, who died in a care home near Aldeburgh after a long illness. A former England rugby international, Laurie was Headmaster at the College from 1971-1989 and along with his late wife, Gillian, is remembered with great fondness by many Old Framlinghamians.
He died on 31 May, his 77th birthday, and leaves behind his 4 sons, Shane (Z76-81), Drummond (Z72-83), Daniel (Z74-85) and Arran (Z77-87). A Thanksgiving Service was held on Friday 15th at 11.00 am at Aldeburgh Parish Church. Donations, if desired, to RAF Benevolent Fund c/o Moore Bros, 5 Woodbridge Road, Framlingham IP13 9LL Tel. 01728 723448.
We would like to collect tributes to publish in the Yearbook, to do so please click on Post a Comment below or post a message on our Facebook page.
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| Work Experience for College Students |
Last Updated: Tuesday, 29 May 2012
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The College is keen to use its valuable links in the OF community to provide work experience for current pupils. As you know, work experience is a hugely important part of young people’s preparation for their futures and we know there is a rich and diverse variety of expertise in the OF body.
This year, Thursday 21st to Thursday 28th June has been allocated as a period of work experience for Year 11s after their exams. If you are able to offer a place to a pupil for all or part of that week, you can register your interest by following this link:
http://www.framcollege.co.uk/workexperience.
If you are unable to offer anything for that week, but could provide places at other times, the College would still like to hear from you. If that is the case, you can again follow the link above, or you can simply email the Head of Careers, ccranmer@framcollege.co.uk.
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