Reunions

Reunions

Ital Restaurant, Bradford

29th June, 2007

Would we recognise each other? Would we remember each other? Would there be great lulls in conversation?

Any apprehension was soon forgotten as the intervening years seemed to melt away. Long-forgotten events, incidents and individuals were remembered - our First Year in the Annexe; George Pollard’s rusty bike; Alan Woodhead (where are you Alan?) and the steel ruler; the school trips; the dance with the “Blood Group”; the effective and ineffective staff; the eccentric staff; the eccentric pupils; the Staff v. School football and cricket matches ........ Sadly, we remembered fondly those former friends who are now deceased - Richard Thorp, Ron Hardaker, Eddie Close, Noel Isaacs, Paul Lightowlers & Keith Narey. We remembered those with whom we had lost touch, Alan Woodhead being one example, last seen working in Hull in the late 90s. Photos were produced and we tried to remember the names of everyone on them, not always successfully. CJ Smith brought copies of the old school magazine and we smiled at the mention of our “achievements”. Old friendships were renewed and the warmth towards the old school and each other was entirely genuine.