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NEWS
FROM ASSOCIATION
Current
Officers: - Chairman Brenda Coxen (nee Ashworth)
Secretary Elizabeth Solomon (nee Coak)
Treasurer Janet Wilcock (nee Matthews)
Web site Contact: Wendy Wallis (nee Gwennap)
Website
www.bolithoalumni.co.uk
e-mail info@bolithoalumni.co.uk
Chairman's
Report 2008 - Brenda Coxen
It
was extremely gratifying to see the 2007 Newsletter appear in its
new format, and our thanks are due to Barbara Clarke, who collated
the information it contained. There were some technical and distribution
difficulties for which we apologize but hopefully these have now
all been resolved. Every member of the Association should have received
this second edition of the Bolitho Alumni Newsletter.
The time has passed incredibly quickly since compiling my report
for 2007. Our Annual General Meeting last September was a great
success. The company included several former members of the School
who were attending for the first time. Without exception, they all
expressed the sentiment that they wished they had been before and
certainly hoped to be at future AGMs.At this point I must say that
the superb lunch added to the occasion. Its content and presentation
rivalled many a 5-star hotel. Our sincere thanks go to Mrs Whatley
and all her helpers in the kitchen and dining room. Likewise to
Mr Dobson for allowing us to renew our friendships in the familiar
surroundings of the School.
As the Spring Term was shorter than normal, governed by the early
Easter, it was impossible to find time for the usual Boarders Beetle
Drive. However the annual Skittles Evening for all Alumni members
and friends, held in May did take place. This is such a relaxed
occasion enjoyed by all participants. The date is already booked
for next year (see the Diary Dates). Members of the Committee have
responded also to requests from the Bolitho Parents and Staff Association
to assist in some of its events. A visit to our website will keep
you in touch with both social activities and news of old school
friends as it is constantly updated. However if like me, you are
lacking in computer skills a 'phone call to me or to our Secretary
Elizabeth, may answer your queries. Contact details appear under
the heading of this report.
It is worth reiterating the statement made in the previous Alumni
Newsletter. The Alumni embraces all the Associations of the School.
This means that whether you were a former member of a) The School
of St.Clare b) here during the change over to Bolitho School c)
a fully fledged Bolitho School member or d)parents of any of the
above (Friends of Bolitho) all are welcome. At the moment former
St. Clare Old Girls are well represented though this does not preclude
adding to their numbers. It is the gap, which appears to exist between
them and the later members of the School that we would love to bridge.
Did none of you arrange to meet a decade or so after your leaving
date? Surely you have wondered what happened to colleagues with
whom you spent your schooldays, or that member of Staff who influenced
your daily life for so long? Now is your chance. Renew the contacts
and come along to our Lunch and AGM on Saturday 27th September 2008.
Perhaps, after reading this Newsletter you hear of any Alumni member
who has not received a copy, you could persuade them to contact
our hard-working Secretary Elizabeth Solomon. She, along with our
computer expert Wendy Wallis both endeavour to keep the list of
members accurately, adding new members to our database. It is surprising
how many former members of the Association move house and even countries
without letting us know, then wonder why they no longer receive
communications. Either Elizabeth or Wendy will let you have the
details we require.
On a personal note may I end by thanking our Secretary Elizabeth,
our Treasurer Janet, web site Wendy and all members of the Committee.
Their help in so many ways, is conducive to the success of the Association
and is much appreciated. It is the support though by all members
of the Alumni as it hopefully expands that makes these efforts worthwhile.
It is a delightful way of renewing, maintaining and promoting long-lasting
friendships with the common bond of Our School.
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The
Chapel has been made slightly smaller and given a balcony over
the passage way which now runs from the main entrance hall into
the school. The Members at the AGM agreed to give two pews to
go into the Chapel with our motive engraved on the side. |
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I
am afraid to report that Miss John died on 7 January 2003 just
before her 102nd Birthday. These photos was taken on her 100th
Birthday when she was presented with a map of Cornwall from
the Old Girls Association, and received a card from the Queen. |
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In
the year 2000, The Old Girls planted a tree in the main drive.
This
photo shows Angela Treloar (now Mrs Thomas) and Miss Crankshaw
at the ceremony.
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THE
BOLITHO SCHOOL
These
photos have come to light of the grounds and we thought you would
find them interesting. Before the building was used as a School
it was the Riviera Palace Hotel and these are postcards sent from
the Riviera Palace Hotel. The first photos shows the steps in front
of the building that are still there today but I am afraid most
of the grounds are now sold off for building.This was a postcard
dated 10 September 1907. We are not sure where the palm trees were
situated.
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