to this years Chapel and Lunch Reunion
Sunday 25th. September 2011
partners and family are most welcome
Rohilla Day
In September 1959 whilst returning from a sailing holiday from the Channel Isles, the yacht Rohilla a 16 ton converted R.N.L.I. lifeboat was tragically lost at sea together with all hands. Those being a member of school staff supported by a second adult and five pupils from school. In 2008 it was requested by former pupils that a Sunday morning chapel service, followed by a lunch reunion be arranged; similar to those held in the 1950's and 1960's. In October that year this was arranged and supported by 35 people. Repeated in September last year, proving so successful with 60 people attending the lunch, and by the afternoon numbers had risen to 65 former pupils and staff.
Agreed by the Rev. Nick Seward, BEng MA Headmaster this event would be established into our calendar as "Rohilla Day" fixed annually for the last Sunday in September an Exeat weekend, so we are free to roam and reminisce on The Hill.
The days format is simple, uncluttered with no distractions allowing ample time to meet up with old friends and reminisce at your leisure.
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From 11:45 am |
Arrival KHS Top School area
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11:55 |
Chapel service with Holy Communion. Rev: Nick Seward (headmaster) officiating
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13:00 |
The Lunch selected from the menu (details below)
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14:15 |
House visits if requested and pre arranged via the organisers Alternatively mingle and mix with friends, wander at your leisure on The Hill
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14:30 |
Top School main hall An Exhibition of memorabilia from the founders time through the ages. House, School, and Team photos. This informal exhibition gives you the opportunity to sit and chat with friends |
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15:25 |
School Chapel Organ recital Organist; Hannah Seward, Director of Music Burford Church |
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16:00 |
Depart The Hill. For those of us who consider ourselves to be Teddie Cooper's boys, a visit to Kingham parish church to put some floral tributes on his and Winifred's grave as we depart from the area |
The Menu Options
Menu A :
Roast Beef and Yorkshire Pudding
served with roast potatoes and seasonal vegetables.
Menu B :
Chicken Breast with Tomato & Basil Sauce
served with new potatoes and seasonal vegetables
A vegetarian option is available: also the choice of sweets details available near the date
Seating arranged by House groups : Should a group wish to be seated together please advise when confirming your booking.
Cost £12 per person, remember your partners are most welcome.
Please confirm your meal requirements to John Timmins as soon as possible; by either phone; 01234 391773 or email; This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Payment details:
By Cheque, please and made payable to:
"Kingham Hill Schooldays";
on the reverse side please print; "Rohilla Lunch 2011"
Cheque to be sent in advance, and must be received no later than; Wednesday 14th September 2011 to;
The Accounts Manager
39 Cameron Court
Britannia Road
Banbury
OX16 5EJ
Remember to confirm your meal requirements to John Timmins as soon as possible; by either phone; 01234 391773 or email; This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Receipts issued at reunion.
Acknowledgements only by email, unless SAE is sent with cheque.
Comments
He was simply brilliant, his tolerance of us idiots trying to learn French and Maths had to be seen to be believed.He was totally dedicated to teaching.
It would be great to have as many old boys ( and girls) back for this reunion as possible, we need support both for the School , KHA and Schooldays! plus you never know who you are going to meet who you havn't seeen for years.On Speech Day this year I met two former class mates I last saw and spoke to in 1959!
Mike Kent. Plymouth 1951/4 Bradford 1954/9
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