Fosterian Magazine 1986 - Old Fosterians and Lord Digby's Old Girls

THE 

FOSTERIA 

NOVEMBER 1986

THE 

FOSTERIAN 

The Magazine of Foster's School, Sherborne 

No. CL XXVI 

NOVEMBER,1986

GOVERNORS OF THE SCHOOL, 

1985-86 . 

J. H. C PRIVETT, Esq. (Chairman), Mrs J. R. BREWER, Mrs. A. 

EARLS-DA VIS, Mrs. M. GEORGE, Mrs. D. PHELAN, M. BARDSLEY, 

Esq., 1. ELLIOTT, Esq., Rev. Canon P. GODDARD, Dr. P. 

HARKER, C. J. HARTLEY, Esq., G. HERN, Esq., J. MANATON, 

Esq. 

STAFF, 1985-1986 

Headmaster 

K. H. HOUSE, Esq., Dip.P.E. (Cardiff) 

Deputy Head 

J. F. CROUCH, Esq., Cert. Ed. (OXFORD), M.Coll.H. 

ASSISTANT TEACHERS: 

M. J. GO ODE, Esq., DIP.ED. (ST. LUKE'S) - Physics, Chemistry, Careers 

1. C. MAUN, Esq., M.A., M.Phi!. (CANTAB.) - Modern Languages 

M. BARDSLEY, Esq., B.Sc. (LONDON) - Physics 

Dr. D. J. PEARSE, B.A., Ph.D. (LIVERPOOL) - History 

S. A. SHAPLAND, Esq., B.Ed. (ST. LUKE'S) - Science, Physical Training 

L. R. MOLLOY, Esq., B.Tech. (BRUNEL) - Physics, Chemistry 

Mrs. M. M. WEBB, A.B.S.M. (T.T.D.) - Modern Languages 

A. B. STRATTON, Esq., B.SC. (Econ.) (L.S.E.) - Business Studies 

A. J. TURNER, Esq., B.Ed. (DUN ELM) - Geography 

M. A. GUNN, Esq., B.Sc. (BIRMINGHAM) - Chemistry, Computing 

D. K. HUGHES, Esq., B.Ed. (M.A.C WINCHESTER) - CD.T. 

R. T. WHEELER, Esq., B.Mus., M.T.C (LONDON) - Music 

J. BURROUGH, Esq., B.A. (YORK) - Mathematics 

J. JOHNSON, Esq., B.A. (THAMES) - English 

PART TIME STAFF 

P. E. HAILLAY, Esq., N.D.D. - Art 

P. CRABTREE, Esq., Cert. Ed., H.N.D.Mech.Eng. - Mathematics, 

Computing 

Mrs G. C. KOHN, B.A. (LONDON) - German 

A. F. MORLEY, Esq., M.A. (CANTAB.) - English, Latin 

Mrs. T. H. ADCOCK, B.Ed. (WARWICK) - Art 

SCHOOL OFFICIALS 

Head of School 

I. HAYNES 

School Prefects ....... .. 

A. BEAUMONT, M. HOPPE, 1. BROOKS, A. HILLIER, V. SMITH, 

R. BALMFORD, S. JONES, D. PRICE R. HOLE D BROWNE 

A. WIL.KES " . , 

Head of Boarding 

D. BROWNE 

House Captains 

St. Aldhelm's 

1. HAYNES 

Bede's 

M. HOPPE 

St. Dunstan's 

R. HOLE 

School 

D. BROWNE 

Games' Captains 

Rugby 

D. BROWNE 

Soccer 

A. BEAUMONT 

Cricket 

A. BEAUMONT 

Tennis 

1. HAYNES 

The Fosterian Editorial Committee, 1986 

N. HEAL, C LEE, H. MARTIN, R. ATKINSON, A. COCKERHAM, 

E. HOPLEY 

FOREWORD 

During the past twelve months much has happened and yet so little has 

changed. The national teachers' industrial dispute continued to make its mark 

in the life of the school and although there has been a return to normal 

working this is not quite the same as "normal" in the pre-dispute days. I look 

forward to the day when these issues are finally resolved and we can 

concentrate all our efforts on the actual task of educating the pupils in our 

care. 

I wrote last year that "our future remains uncertain" and although there 

have been developments, uncertainty still prevails. Many of you will be aware 

that the. Authority's proposals for t~e 

re-organisation of the secondary 

schools In Sherbrne was turned down In Marc~ this year by the Secretary of 

Stat~ for Educa~lO!1 on the groun?s that "he IS not satisfied that given the 

qualIty of the eXIstIng schools, theIr closure would be in the best interests of 

pupils of higher as well as of lower ability". 

Following this rejection the Authority established a further Working Party 

whose .tas~ was to submit ~y September a report on the future of secondary 

edu~atlO~ In Sh.erborne. ThIS r~port made two proposal.,. Firstly, that during 

the InterIm pen?d the AuthOrIty were asked to maintain the staffing in the 

three schools at ItS prese!1t level and, secondly, that one single, co-educational 

school should be establIshed on the St. Aldhelm's site. 

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The present situation, as I write this, is that at the September Education 

Sub-Committee meeting three recommendations were made: 

(a) That the Education Committee reaffirm·s its support for the establishment 

of a single co-educational 11 - 18 school on the St. Aldhelm's site. 

(b) That the County Education Officer report back to the Schools Sub 

Committee on the practicality of establishing such a school with the 11 - 

13 age range being taught core subjects and the pupils then dividing into 

two streams, one studying the arts and pure science subjects and the other 

applied science, technical and vocational subjects. 

(c) That the County Education Officer report back to the Sub-Committee on 

the possibility of supporting all three schools in the Sherborne area with 

staffing subsidies, pending their re-organisation. 

These recommendations, if accepted by the Full Education Committee, could 

form the basis of a re-organisation proposal to be presented to the Secretary of 

State for Education. 

What is perhaps surprising is that, in spite of the many problems, the School 

is, I believe, in good heart. The pupils continue to give a good account of 

themselves in many aspects of school life, as this magazine will clearly show. 

That they are able to do so owes much to the generations of Fosterians, both 

staff and pupils who, during their time at school, set the standards for the 

present boys to aim at. Past Fosterians still have the interests of the School 

very much in their thoughts. This was very evident when at the annual dinner 

this year a spontaneous collection of over £180 was made to support the 

publication of this magazine. In addition, two Old Fosterians offered to help 

with the printing. Without their help the format of the magazine may well 

have had to change. Instead, the magazine has been enhanced by the addition 

of photographs and drawings. The magazine may not show clearly the other 

strong supports which have helped us through the year. I would mention here 

the continued support of the Governing Body under the Chairmanship ofMr. 

H. Privett, the backing given to the School by the Parents' Association under 

the Chairmanship of Mr. J. Mana ton, the support of and the teaching skills of 

the staff and, finally, I must not forget the students. They have, I believe, 

showed good sense in the way they have faced and overcome many extra 

challenges this year. 

STAFF NEWS 

In September, Mr. Johnson took up the post as Head of English and Mr. 

Maun returned to teaching, having completed a year's secondment connected 

to Exeter University. 

Mr. Haillay, who for seven years organised the Art Department, resigned at 

the end of the Spring Term, enabling him to concentrate on his business. He 

was replaced by Mrs. Adcock and her influence is already apparent within the 

School. At the end of the Summer Term we said farewell to three other 

members of staff: Mr. Bardsley took a Physics teaching post in Birmingham; 

Mr. Hughes, who married in the summer holiday, also took a post in 

Birmingham; and Dr. Pearse left to become Head of History at Carmel 

College, Oxford. I would like to take the opportunity to thank them all for the 

invaluable contributions that they have made to the school and I am sure that 

all of us wish them every success in their new careers. 

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS 

Mr. G. Bunter for printing the magazine this year. 

The Goyernors and Old Fosterians for their generous support for the 

Fosterzan. 

Canon Goddard, the Rev. Nigel Orchard, Mr. Batten, the Verger of the 

Abbey and Mr. Tom Geen for helping to make the Founder's Day and 

Carol Services memorable occasions. 

Mr. D. Mildenhall for presenting books to the Library. 

The Pare.nts' Association for their many forms of valued support. 

Mr. E. KIng, Messrs. P. & R. Gregory, Mrs. Elliott, Mr. Abbott, Mr. Sugden, 

Mr. Molloy, Mr. Green, the Old Fosterians' Association and the Parents' 

Association for donating prizes. 

The Reverend Darryl Weyman for taking Assemblies. 

H. Williams, K. Millar and D. Marshall for playing accompaniment at 

Assemblies. 

Mrs. Kempsell for arranging flowers at Speech Day. 

The Gideon Society for presenting New Testaments to Form 1. 

The parents and friends who have assisted at the Friday night Swimming 

Club. 

Mrs. Haynes for presenting the awards at Sports Day. 

The Plessey Company for their continued help with electronics activities. 

My apologies to anyone omitted from this list. 

CONGRATULATIONS 

To all those students who gained "A" and "0" level certificates and in 

particular: 

I. Haynes, R. Balmford, S. Jones and A. Langdon on their performance in the 

"A" level examination. 

J. Pennell, M. Schofield, A. !ones, A: Rayner, H. Martin, R. Atkinson, 

J. Treadwell, S. Hares, J. LIng, I. Pnce and R. Harris for gaining at least 

ten subjects at "0" level. 

D. Smith., D. Randall and M. Greenfield for producing a Maths Monthly 

MagazIne. 

S. Martin for passing the Admiralty'Interview Board and gaining an R.N. 

scholarship. 

Senior Boys who took part in their own production of Candied Peel. 

D. Clamp who won the U.14 County Badminton Championship. 

R. Brown and S. Martin for taking the opportunity to visit S.H.A.P.E. 

H.Q. 

N. Bacon, who came first in the County Javelin competition. 

R. Parsons fo~ being selected to play cricket for the County U.13 team on 

seven occaSlOns. 

The pupils whose work appears in a new magazine Pen Points. 

P. Good, J. Stinchcombe and I. Beveridge in conjunction with girls from Lord 

Digby's School for the Radwatch programme. 

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VALETE 1986 

P. Foster 

Form V 

N. P. Aplin, 1981 - 86, St. Aldhelm's, to Yeovil College for "A" levels. 

R. M. Bealing, 1981 - 86, Bede's, U.15 Rugby, to study Forestry at Hereford 

College of F.E. 

1. D. Bennet, 1981 - 86, School House, U.15 Rugby, apprenticeship at D. C. 

Chutters. 

S. Briden, 1981 - 86, St. Aldhelm's, to Bournemouth College of Art and 

Design. 

D. P. Cook, 1981 - 86, Dunstan's, to Yeovil College for Art and Design. 

Glen Cooper, 1981 - 86, Bede's, to Yeovil College for "A" levels. 

S. 1. Greene, 1981 - 86, St. Aldhelm's, U.15 Athletics, to Yeovil College for 

"A"levels. 

R. O. Harris, 1982 - 86, Bede's, U.14 Cricket Captain, U.15 Rugby, Basketball, 

to Yeovil College for "A" levels. 

1. M. Hodge, 1982 - 86, St. Aldhelm's, to Yeovil College for "A" levels. 

1. N. Mabbot, 1981 - 86, U.15 Athletics, to Queen Mary's College, Basingstoke 

for "A" levels. . 

Form UVI 

S. A. Andrews, 1979 - 86, St. Aldhelm's, nine "0" levels; "A" levels: Art, 

History, French, General Studies; Athletic and Cross-country teams. To 

Reading University to read Art. 

R. A. H. Balmford, 1979 - 86, Bede's, ten "0" levels; "AO"levels: Additional 

Maths; "A" levels: Maths, Physics, Chemistry, Further Maths, General 

Studies; "S" level Physics; 1st team tennis; BAYS treasurer; to Imperial 

College of Science & Technology for Electrical and Electronic engineering 

sponsored by Ferranti Computer Systems; School Prefect. . 

A. Beaumont, 1981 - 86, Bede's, ten "0" levels, "AO" levels: Maths; 

"A" levels: Maths, French, Chemistry, General Studies; 1st team football 

and cricket Captain; 1st team rugby; U.19 basketball; to Westland's 

sponsorship/Portsmouth Polytechnic, Management Studies; Deputy Head 

Boy; Librarian; House Captain. 

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R. G. Brady, 1979 - 86, Bede's, eight "0" levels; "A" levels: English, History, 

Business Studies, General Studies; 3rd XV Rugby; to Birmingham to take a 

degree in Psychology; Librarian; involved in three School plays and 

Commoners' Concerts. 

M. T. Braunholtz, 1979 - 86, St. Dunstan's, eight "0" levels; "A levels: 

English, Business Studies, Geography, General Studies; 1st team tennis, 

House Captain of tennis, basketball and swimming; 1987 entry to University 

to read Economics and Geography; involved in six School plays. 

1. A. Brooks, 1979 - 86, St. Dunstan's, eight "0" levels; "AO" levels: 

Additional Maths; "A" levels: Maths, Business Studies, General Studies, 

Geography; 3rd XV rugby, 3rd XI football, 1st XI cricket; to Aston 

University for Management and Administration Studies; School Prefect, 

Box Office Manager for School productions; Accountant for VIth Form 

Society and Common Room Committee. 

D. M. Browne, 1979 - 86, School House, eight "0" levels; "AO" levels: Engineering 

Technology; "A" levels: English, German, Art, General Studies; Captain 

1st XV Rugby, 1st XI Football, 1st XI Cricket; to Leicester Polytechnic for 

Business Studies and Public Administration, followed by Army Officer 

Career in Royal Artillery; School Prefect; House Captain; involved in School 

plays. 

S. K. Brazier, 1981 - 86, St. Aldhelm's, eight "0" levels; "AO" levels: 

Engineering Technology; "A" levels: Chemistry, Art, Geography, General 

Studies; 2nd team Football; to Yeovil following a B. Tech. course. 

M. Doodney, 1979 - 86, St. Dunstan's; six "0" levels, "AO" Social Biology; 

"A" levels: General Studies, History, English; 2nd XI Football, 2nd XV 

Rugby. 

D. 1. Foster-Pegg, 1984 - 86, School House; "AO" levels: History, Technology; 

"A" levels: English, Geography, History, General Studies; 3rd XI 

Football; Librarian; to Royal Corps Signals, Sandhurst. 

1. V. Gale, 1979 - 86, St. Aldhelm's, ten "0" levels; "AO" level: Additional 

Maths; "A" levels: Maths, Physics, Chemistry, General Studies; 1st XV 

Rugby; 2nd XI Football; to Portsmouth Polytechnic for Electronic 

Engineering; Deputy Head of Boarding House; Common Room Committee. 

1. M. Haynes, 1981- 86, St. Aldhelm's, nine "0" levels; "AO" levels: Maths; 

"A" levels: Biology, Chemistry, Maths; 1st team Badminton, U.19 

Basketball, 3rd team Football, 1st team Tennis Captain; to Selwyn College, 

Cambridge, to read Natural Science; Head of School; House Captain. 

A. Hillier, 1979 - 86, Dunstan's, six "0" levels; "AO" Social Biology; 

"A" levels: English, Art, General Studies; 2nd XV Rugby; Prefect; 

Librarian; to Royal Tank Regiment, Sandhurst. 

R. M. Hole, 1979 - 86, St. Dunstan's, nine "0" levels; "A" levels: Art, Biology, 

Chemistry; Captain U.13 Football and U.15 Rugby, U.12, U.13, 2nd and 1st 

team Rugby; U.15, 3rd, 2nd and 1st team Football; U.14 and U.16 

Basketball; U.14 Cricket; U.15 Dorset Athlete, represented North Dorset 

Athletics at U.14 and U.15 levels; VIth Form Society Committee; to a career 

in agriculture; Prefect. 

M. K. Hoppe, 1979 - 86, Bede's, nine "0" levels; "AO" levels: Statistics, 

Maths; "A" levels: Maths, Chemistry, General Studies; Vice Captain 1st XV 

Rugby (awarded colours), 1st and 2nd (Captain) XV Football, U.16 

Basketball Captain, U.19 Basketball Captain, 1st XI Cricket; to Industrial 

Laboratory Technician; Prefect; Duke of Edinburgh Bronze Award. 

P. F. C. lesty, 1979 - 86, Dunstan's, seven "0" levels; "AO" Maths; 

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"A" levels: Physics, Maths, General Studies; Rugby 1st XV; Football 1 st XI; 

Athletics: 100 metres (Dorset senior level); to agricultural college after one 

year in New Zealand. . 

S. M. Jones, 1979 - 86, Bede's, ten "0" levels; "AO" levels: Maths; 

"A" levels: Maths, Further Maths, Physics, Chemistry, General Studies; to 

Bath University for Electrical and Electronic Engineering sponsored by 

Thorn-EMI; School Prefect; Librarian; BAYS representative. 

T. M. Langdon, 1979 - 86, School House, eight "0" levels; "AO" levels: Additional 

Maths; "A" levels: Maths, Physics ("A & S" levels), Chemistry, 

Further Maths, General Studies; to Imperial College & Institute of Science & 

Technology for Electrical and Electronic Engineering. 

S. F. Norsworthy, 1979 - 86, School House, seven "0" levels; "AO" History, 

French; "A" levels: English, History, Geography, General Studies; 3rd XV 

Rugby; Librarian; to Police Force or Civil Service. 

T. J. Osborne, 1981 - 86, Dunstan's, nine "0" levels; "AO" levels: Social 

Biology, History; "A" levels: French, History, English, General Studies; 

Librarian; to Manchester University to read English and American 

Literature. 

D. E. Pinnock, 1984 - 86, School House, ten "0" levels; "A" levels: 

English, Geography, General Studies; 1st XV Rugby; Duke of Edinburgh 

Bronze Award; to Armed Service career. 

D. J. Price, 1979 - 86, School House, six "0" levels; "AO" levels: History, 

General Studies; "A" levels: Geography, History, French, General Studies; 

1st team Tennis; 3rd XI Football; Duke of Edinburgh Bronze Award; 

Prefect; Head Librarian; to study Geography at Plymouth Polytechnic. 

V. N. Smith, 1979 - 86, St. Aldhelm's, eight "0" levels; "AO" level: History; 

"A" levels: History, English, Art, General Studies, 3rd XV Rugby and 1st XI 

Soccer; House Soccer Captain; Prefect and Librarian; to become Estate 

Agent. 

N. Sturgess, 1979 - 86, Bede's, seven "0" levels; "AO" level: Maths; "A" levels: 

Maths, Physics, Chemistry, General Studies; 2nd XI Football Captain; to 

Bank. 

G. M. G. Weston, 1979 - 86, School House, six "0" levels; "A" levels: English, 

History, Art; to Yeovil College for Art and Design course. 

A. Wilkes, 1979 - 86, St. Aldhelm's, nine "0" levels; "AO" levels: French 

for Business, Maths; "A" levels: Maths, Art, Physics, General Studies; 1st 

XV Rugby; 1st XI Football; U.19 Basketball; to Bournemouth & Poole 

College of Art and Design for one year's Foundation Studies; School Prefect. 

SALVETE 

Form I 

David Ackroyd (St. Aldhelm's), Lloyd Bryant, (St. Dunstan's), Robin 

Budgell (School), Randolph Burt, (St. Dunstan's), Martin Cole (St. 

Aldhelm's), Barry Divall (School), Robert Haines (Bede's), AndrewHarris 

(Bede's), Neil Hayward (St. Aldhelm's), Graham Hole (St. Dunstan's), Gary 

Ireland (St. Dunstan's), Robin Jeffery (Bede's), Jonathan Kershaw(Bede's), 

Michael Maynard (Bede's), Dean Mitchell (St. Dunstan's), Alan Morey 

(Bede's), David Noble (St. Aldhelm's), William Nutt (St. Dunstan's), 

Alastair Orchard (School), Philip Organ (School), Alexander Palmer 

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D. Perkin 

(School), Simon Rendell (St. Aldhelm's), Oliver Rushworth (St. Dunstan's), 

Michael Taylor (Bede's), Kern Vickers (School), Ross Wilson (St. 

Aldhelm's), Peter Worboys (Bede's). 

Form Il 

Michael Everitt. 

Form III 

Stephen Everitt. 

Form IV 

Alex Wilson. 

HOUSE COMPETITION, 

1985-1986 

St. Aldhelm's 

Bede's 

St. Dunstan's 

School 

Autumn Term 

50!J4 

54 

36% 

56 

Spring Term 

58 

47 

60% 

65 

Summer Term 

1021/4 

101% 

103% 

131 !J4 

Totals 

. 210% 

202% 

201 !J4 

252!J4 

2nd 

3rd 

4th 

1st 

FOUNDER'S 'DAY SERVICE 

This year's Founder's Day service was held on the morning of the 23rd of May 

in Sherborne Abbey. The service was conducted by The Reverend Canon 

Goddard and the address was given by a former pupil of the School, the 

Reverend Nigel Orchard. The School choir featured throughout the service, 

contributing songs from "Daniel Jazz" by Chris Hazell and also performing 

two spirituals. The service was well supported both by relatives of pupils and 

also by "Old Friends" of the School. During the service a collection was made 

in aid of the World Wildlife Fund. 

C. D. Lee 

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SPEECH DAY 

This year's Speech Day took place on 19th September and as usual the Digby 

Hall was filled to bursting point. 

After the customary welcome from the Chairman of the Gov~rnors, Mr. 

House described the year's achievements and events. He also mentIOned some 

of the wider issues affecting education and gave an update on the "Sherborne 

Schools" saga. 

The guest speaker this year w~s ~r. C;. J. Lea, a former Headma~ter at the 

School who left in 1983 to work m BIrmmgham. After the presentatIOn of the 

prizes for the year, he made an inter~sting speec~ to descr~be what his j?b as 

Director of the Technical and VocatIOnal EducatIOnal Project for the CIty of 

Birmingham involved. He finished his speec~ by reading out so.me reports he 

had asked a group of First Formers to wnte for them~elves 1,n .~?83. 

Even 

though he did not mention the names of the authors, thIS year s l

EXAMINATION RESULTS 

ADVANCED LEVEL: UPPER SIXTH 

S. ANDREWS History, Art, General Studies 

R. BALMFORD Maths, Further Maths, Physics, Chemistry, 

General Studies 

A. BEAUMONT 

Chemistry, General Studies 

R. BRADY 

English, History, Business Studies, General Studies 

S. BRAZIER 

Geography, Chemistry, Art 

M. BRAUNHOLTZ 

English, Geography, Business Studies, General 

Studies 

1. BROOKS 

Geography, Maths, Business Studies, General 

Studies 

D. BROWNE 

English, Art, German, General Studies 

M.DOODNEY 

English, Geography, General Studies 

D. FOSTER-PEGG 

English, History, Geography 

J. GALE 

Maths, Physics, Chemistry 

I. HAYNES 

Maths, Chemistry, Biology, General Studies 

R. HOLE 

Art 

P. JESTY 

Maths 

S. JONES 

Maths, Further Maths, Physics, Chemistry, 


T. LANGDON 

Maths, Further Maths, Physics, Chemistry, 


S. NORSWORTHY 

English, History 

T.OSBORNE 

English, History, French, General Studies 

D. PINNOCK 

Geography 

D. PRICE 

Geography, General Studies 

V. SMITH 

English, General Studies, Art 

N. STURGESS 

Maths, Physics, Chemistry, General Studies 

P. WESTON 

English, Art 

A. WILKES 

Maths, Physics, General Studies, Art 

LOWER SIXTH EXAMINATIONS 

M. BEVERIDGE - am; R. BRIGGS - h; R. BROWN - h; D. GAPPER - am; 

J. GUMBRELL - h, ff; A. HARRIS - am; N. HEAL - am,h,go; A. 

HEARNDEN - am, sb; N. KITCHER - am; D. KOLLER - am; C. LEE - 

am,sb,fb; S. MANATON - am; D. MANNS - am; S. MARTIN - am; K. 

MILLAR - am,ff; B. MITCHELL - am,go; C. MOORE - h; D. PERKIN - 

am; M. TAYLOR - am,e; H. WILLIAMS - am,go. 

C.E.E. RESULTS 

M. BEVERIDGE, - et; D. GAPPER - et; A. HARRIS - et; N. KITCHER - et; 

D. KOLLER - et; S. MANATON - et; S. MARTIN - et; B. MITCHELL- et; 

C. MOORE - elec; D. PERKIN - et; N. PINNOCK - et; M. TA YLOR - et; G. 

SIMPSON - et. 

ORDINARY LEVEL FIFTH FORM 

N. APLIN - e,el,g,m,b; R. ATKINSON - e,el,h,g,p,c,st,bs,fb; N. BACONe,m,td,bs; 

R. BEALING - e,el,h,g,m,c,b,bs; J. BENNETT - e,el,h,g,m,p.c,bs; 

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M. BETHELL - e,el,m,h,g,p,bs; S. BRIDEN - e,el,h,a,td; A. CARSWELLe,el,h,g,p,c,st,bs; 

S. CHANNON - e,el,h,m,p,td; D. COOK - e,el,h,p,b,td; G. 

COOPER - e,m,b; J. DALE - e,el,g,m,p,c; S. GREENE - e,h,g,m,p,c,ge; S. 

HARES - e,el,h,p,c,b,st,bs,fb; R. HARRIS - e,el,h,g,p,c,st,bs,fb; M. 

HA WKINS - g,p,c,td,st,bs; J. HILL - e,el,h,g,m,p,c,b,fb; M. HILLIER - 

e,el,h,g,m,p,td; J. HODGE - e,el,h,g,m,p,bs; S. JACKSON - e,el,h,g,m,c,b,a, 

fb; A. JONES - e,el,g,p,c,st,td,bs,fb; J. HEMMINGS - e,h,g,m,b; J. LINGe,el,h,g,p,c,b,st,fb; 

J. LOPEZ - e,h,g,p,a,st,td,fb; J. MABBOTT - e,g,p,c,st, 

td,bs; H. MARTIN - e,el,h,g,b,l,f,fb,ge; J. MITCHELL - e,h,bs,fb; S. 

NOTLEY - e,p,td,bs,fb; S. PARK - e,h,m,p,c,td,bs,fb; J. PENNELL - 

e,el,h,g,c,st,bs,f,fb; 1. PRICE - e,el,g,p,c,st,td,bs,fb; A. RA YNER - e,el,h,g,p, 

c,b,st,fb; M. SCHOFIELD - e,el,g,p,c,b,l,st,f,fb; B. STEVENS - m,c; M. 

STOKES - e,h,g,p,st,td,bs,fb; J. TREADWELL - e,el,g,p,c,b,st,bs,fb; D. 

WIJEYERATNE - e,h,g,m,p,b,bs,fb; 1. WILSON - e,el,h,g,p,st,td,fb; C. 

WOOFF - e,m,p.td,bs. 

FOURTH FORM MATHS AT ORDINARY LEVEL 

1. Beveridge, A. Brake, A. Cockerham, T. Cooper, M. Draycott, M. Gillett, P. 

Good, J. Knight, A. Harris, A. Mundy, E. Oaksford, M. Penny, N. Powers, J. 

P. Savory, J. Stinchcombe, P. Tonkin, N. Watkins, A. Wilson. 

ORDINARY LEVEL: LOWER SIXTH 

S. HARRIS - st,fb; M. TAYLOR - e. 

Key to Abbreviations 

e 

English Language 

el 

English Literature 

h 

g 

History 

Geography 

m 

p 

Maths 

Physics 

c 

a 

Chemistry 

Art 

st 

Statistics 

td Technical Drawing 

bs Business Studies 

f 

French 

1st XV 

fb 

French for Business 

ff 

Further French 

b 

Biology 

ge German 

go Geology 

am Additional Maths 

sb Social Biology 

et 

Engineering Technology 

elec Electronics 

I 

Latin 

mu Music 

RUGBY F,OOTBALL 

We knew, right from the start, that it was to be a difficult season, due to our 

lack of size and experience. Added to this, we had an increased fixture list. 

In the first match our inexperience was obvious and this resulted in a defeat 

at the hands of Bryanston 2nd XV. We suffered two more defeats against the 

O.F.A. and Sherborne School3rdXV, and bynowthemorale of the team was 

very low. 

By some quirk of the secretaries' fixtures we played our two matches against 

Sherborne School in consecutive weeks, and played well to win the return 

match. This win improved the team spirit no end and in our next match we 

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managed to hold a very strong Milton Abbey side to a draw. 

Of the remaining matches three were lost and two won. Our lowest point 

being a 48 - 0 mis-match against Canford 2nd-XV and our highest coinciding 

with Mr. Shapland's 100th match as coach for the School 1st XV. This was 

against Shaftesbury and it produced a very pleasing performance, especially in 

open play. 

Thanks must go to all in the squad and Mr. Shapland. 

D. Browne 

Results 

PI 10 W3 D1 F 109 A 195 

v Bryanston 2nd XV A 9 - 16 L 

v O.F.A. 1st XV H 15 - 17 L 

v Sherborne 3rd XV A 0-24 L 

v Sherborne 3rd XV H 18 - 14 W 

v Milton Abbey 1st XV H 12 - 12 D 

v Hardye's 1st XV A 3 - 21 L 

v Clayesmore 1st XV A 14 - 9 W 

v Canford 2nd XV A 0-48 L 

v Shaftesbury 1st XV A 24 - 19 W 

v Wells 2nd XV H 14 - 15 L 

Squad/Awards 

Team Ties: M. Hoppe, S. Hares, A. Hearnden, H. Williams, D. Browne,S. 

Harris, P. Jesty, A. Wilkes, D. Pinnock, N. Kitcher, N. Downton, N. Bacon. 

Most Improved Player: J. Gale. 

Also Played: A. Beaumont, C. Moore, G. Simpson, S. Notley, J. Hill, B. 

Stevens, I. Wilson, R. Hole. 

V.IS XV 

The unwillingness of many players to train meant that we probably only 

fielded our "strongest" team twice during the season. Although these were the 

only two matches which we won, we were very close to winning in several 

others. Those who did play usually gave their all- notable individual scorers 

were A. Hole (25pts), J. Dumville (14pts) and T. Browne (14pts). 

Thanks should go to Mr. Turner for so generously giving up his free time to 

coach and also to all the people who supported us throughout the season. 

A. Cockerham 

Results 

P17 W2 DO F 89 A 109 

v Bryanston A 4 - 23 L 

. v Sherborne A 30 - 4 W 

v Milton Abbey H 12 - 6 W 

v Clayesmore A 16 - 24 L 

v Wadham A 10 - 13 L 

v Shaftesbury A 7 - 21 L 

v Wells H 10 - 18 L 

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Squad/Awards 

P. Attwell, N. Watkins, M. Draycott, A. Cockerham,J. Dumville,A. Hole, T. 

Browne, T. Cooper, A. Jesney, I. Bartle, E. Oaksford, L. Tanner, A. 

Stevenson, T. Knobbs, A. Franklin, J. Harring, J-P. Savory, M. Yeatman, A. 

Brake, W. Ainley, R. Clark, P. Good and J. Rose. 

Most Improved Player: M. Draycott. 

V.14 XV 

Foster's U.14 XV had a very short but successful season, playing just two 

matches and winning both. Although we finished with a 100% record we had 

to battle very hard. 

The team would like to thank Mr. Turner and Mr. Shapland for coaching 

them. 

T. Knobbs/S. Jaques 

Results 

P12 

W2 

DO F 34 

A 29 

v Hardye's 

A 

22 - 21 

W 

v Clayesmore 

A 

12 - 8 

W 

Squad 

K. Ackerman, S. Jaques, G. Theobald, P. Bealing, D. Bryant, D. Sanford, M. 

Gomm, D. Marshall, P. Harrison, R. Clark, w. Gibbs, J. Rose, T. Knobbs, 

M. Penny, M. Wilson, R. Kempsell, T. Morrison, R. Green, J. Harring, S. 

Everitt, L. Porter, M. Thompson. 

V.12 XV 

We did not play all that well this season even though we managed to win one 

match. Our tackling and general ball handling was not very good at times but 

it did improve as the season went on. Our lack of eagerness and determination 

to get the ball first was the main thing that let us down. 

We practised every week and all involved had a great time. Considering that 

we have played only since September we have learned a large amount. 

A. Orchard 

Results 

PI6 W1 DO F 26 A 174 

v Maiden Beech A 12 - 8 W 

v Port Regis H 0-42 L 

v King Alfreds A 6 - 18 L 

v Sherborne Prep. H 0-52 L 

v Wells C.S. H 8 - 20 L 

v Port Regis A 0-34 L 

Squad 

R. Wilson, W. Nutt, R. Burt, G. Ireland, M. Cole, P. Organ, L. Bryant, A. 

Orchard, G. Hole, K. Vickers, A. Harris, M. Taylor, J. Kershaw, R. Haines, 

R. Budgell, N. Hayward, A. Palmer, D. Ackroyd, P. Worboys. 

Most Improved Player: W. Nutt. 

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Internal Competitions 

In the Senior House Rugby competition one. had to feel a little sorry for 

Dunstan's - they lost every match by two points or less, and ended up with the 

wooden spoon. The points difference in most of the other matches was not a 

great deal bigger, but School House came out on top with a perfect record. 

Dunstan's made amends by winning the Intermediate section with a 100% 

record. 

The Junior House Rugby competition was dominated by Aldhelm's and 

Bede's and it was fitting that they should meet in the last round. Aldhelm's 

came out as the final winners. 

S.A.s., 

Check! First Year chess ladder. 

ASSOCIATION FOOTBALL 

1st XI 

This was a tale of two half terms. In the first half term the 1st XI seemed to 

dominate the opposition and the forwards found the back of the net easy to 

hit. The second half term, however, left rather a lot to be desired. Against 

stronger opposition we failed to perform to our optimum and this was 

reflected in our later results. 

On behalf of the team I should like to thank Mr. Shapland in his position as 

trainer and manager, and also everyone involved in preparing refreshments. 

A. Beaumont 

Results 

PI 10 W3 D3 F 18 A13 

U.15s v. St. Aldhelm's 

v Wadham A 2-0 W 

v Weymouth H 3-4 L 

v Sherborne H 4-0 W 

v Warminster H 1 - 1 D 

v Sexey's H 3 - 0 W 

v Millfield 2nd XI H 1 - 2 L 

v OFA H 2-2 D 

v Gillingham A 1 - 2 L 

v Weymouth H 0- 1 L 

v Shaftesbury H 1 - 1 D 

Squad (goals in brackets) 

G. Simpson, A. Wilkes, A. Harris, S. Harris (3), N. Bacon, A. Beaumont (1), 

J. Hill, J. Hemmings (1), S. Manaton, N. Kitcher (4), P. Jesty (6), M. 

Beveridge, c. Moore (1), V. Smith, R. Hole, H. Williams, D. Browne (2). 

Awards 

Colours re-awarded - S. Harris 

Team Ties - N. Kitcher, P. Jesty, A. Wilkes, A. Harris, N. Bacon, A. 

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Beaumont and J. Hill. 

1st XI Paulley Medal for Most Improved Player - A. Wilkes. 

Other Senior XIs 

The fixture lists for the 2nd and 3rd XIs were somewhat shortened. However, 

some enjoyable matches were played. 

SA.S 

Results 

Pl4 WI DO FlO All 

2nd XI v Weymouth College 2nd XI H 3-7 L 

2nd XI v Millfield 3rd XI H 1 - 3 L 

3rd XI v Weymouth College 3rd XI H 0-1 L 

3rd XI v Warminster 2nd XI H 6-0 W 

Studying the Drama situation card 

Squads (goals in brackets) 

G. Simpson, M. Doodney, M. Hoppe (1), D. Manns, D. Koller, D. Perkin, J. 

Dale (1), C. Lee, J. Hemmings (1), N. Sturgess (1), A. Jones, S. Manaton (4), 

M. Beveridge, R. Hole, J. Gale, H. Williams, I. Brooks, S. Brazier, A. Rayner, 

S. Notley, D. Price (2), D. Foster-Pegg, S. Jackson, N. Heal, I. Haynes. 

U.l4 XI 

Throughout the season our main problem was that we did not play as a team. 

In our first match we started well but then got pinned down in our own half, 

finding it difficult to clear our lines. This did improve with later matches; in 

fact, one of our strengths was our ability to break quickly from defence. 

However, at times this did deteriorate to "Boot and Chase". Not surprisingly 

in such a short season, our last match produced our best team performance. 

J. Rose 

Results 

Pl4 Wl D 1 F7 A8 

v Warminster H 2-0 W 

v Sexey's, Bruton H 0-2 L 

v Gillingham A 2-3 L 

v Shilftesbury H 1 - 1 D 

Framed by the wire netting, the 

Fourth Year prepare for an 

afternoon's study. 

Squad: (Goals in brackets) 

J. 13eaumont, R. Clark, D. Sanford, M. Penny, P. Harrison, J. Rose (1), W. 

Gibbs (1), M. Gomm, J. Harring (2), D. Bryant (1), T. Knobbs (1), D. 

Marshall, A. Darley, R. K~mpsell, K. Ackerman, T. Morrison, S. Jaques. 

U.l2 XI 

After a slow start to the season we improved a little towards the end. Our main 

problem was lack of determination, both when we lost the ball and sometimes 

even when we had it. We had a number of close matches and the standard of 

competition was high. All in all, it was a worth-while season. 

N. Hayward 

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Results 

Pl5 W2 Dl F 12 A 12 

v Maiden Beech A 1 - 5 L 

v Narth Darset Schaals D.ll H 4-2 W 

v Maiden Beech H 2-3 L 

v Part Regis H 4 - 1 W 

v King Alfred's H 1 - 1 D 

Squad (Gaals in brackets) 

L. Bryant, G. Ireland, R. Burt, R. Wilsan, N. Hayward, R. Budgell (2), R. 

Haines, K. Vickers, A. Harris (1), S. Rendell (1), A. Orchard (5), D. Ackrayd 

(3), M. Taylar, J. Kershaw. 

Most Improved Player: D. Ackroyd. 


The Hause Saccer campetitians were naticeable far the fact that at every age 

graup ane hause ar anather daminated. In the Seniar and Juniar campetitian, 

Aldhelm's ran aut with 100% recards but pride af place must go. to. Dunstan's, 

who. wan the Internal campetitian, winning all three matches, scaring 23 gaals 

and canceding nane! 

The F.A. Super Skills scheme gaes from strength to. strength. A further 

seventeen bays wan badges this year. 

S.A.S. 

1st XI 

CRICKET 

The seasan started badly far the 1st XI with three early matches being rained 

aff and then the match against the XL Club was abandaned. 

Our secand game was against Sherbarne Schaal 3rd XI; this was the anly 

ane we last, althaugh it was very close and cauld have gane either way. 

The matches against Clayesmare and the O.F.A. XI were drawn, with same 

gaad batting perfarmances fram D. Brawne, I. Broakes and N. Kitcher, and 

bawling fram A. Beaumant, the captain. 

The Miltan Abbey match was abandaned as a draw with Faster's in a gaad 

pasitian, and this left us with two. games against Stalbridge c.c. to. salvage 

same victaries far the seasan. 

The thanks af the team must go. to. Mr. Turner far managing and umpiring 

thraughaut the seasan. Also. to. J. Osbarne, the kitchen staff and parents far 

helping with the teas. 

H. Williams 

Results 

PI 7 

W2 D4 

L1 

v XL Club 

(H) Match Abandaned as a DRAW 

Faster's 56 : XL 39 far 3 

v Sherbarne Schaal 3rd XI 

(H) Match LOST by 2 wickets 

Faster's 87 : Sherbarne 88 far 8 

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v Clayesmare 

(H) Match DRAWN 

Faster's 132 far 6 : Clayesmare 102 

far 5 

v O.F.A. XI 

(H) Match D RA WN 

Faster's 144 far 8 : O.F.A. 118 far 5 

v Miltan Abbey 2nd XI 

(H) Match abandaned as a DRAW 

Faster's 53 far 2 : 

v Stalbridge C.C. 

(H) Match WON by 71 runs 

Faster's 145 far 8 : Stalbridge 74 

v Stalbridge c.c. 

(A) Match WON by 6 wickets 

Stalbridge 74 far 9: Faster's 75 far 4 

Team Ties: C. Maare, C. Lee, N. Kitcher, A. Harris, I. Broaks, H. Williams, 

D. Manns, A. Cackerham. 

1st XI Cricketer of the Year; H. Williams. 

Also Played: D. Browne, A. Beaumant, S. Manatan, D. Perkin, M. Happe, J. 

Hill, J. Hemmings, A. Franklin, J. Dumville. 

U.14 XI 

Despite the rain the D.14 XI managed to. play six matches. The team played 

well throughaut the seasan and finished with three wins and a draw. The mast 

successful all-round player was D. Sanfard with a batting average af 24 and 

bawling figures af 117 runs far 15 wickets. A 'thankyau' is due to. Mr. Mallay 

far arganising and umpiring the team and also. to. R. Kempsell far scaring 

throughaut the seasan. 

1. Beaumont 

Results 

Pl6 

W3 

D1 

L2 

v Bucklers Mead 

(H) Match WON by 58 runs 

Faster's 97 far 5 : Bucklers Mead 39 

v Bucklers Mead 

(H) Match WON by 8 wickets 

Bucklers Mead 50 far 8 : 

Faster's 51 far 2 

v Sturminster Newtan 


Sturminster N. 45: Faster's 46 far 4 

v Clayesmare 

(A) Match LOST by 8 wickets 

Faster's 85 : Clayesmare 88 far 2 

v Miltan Abbey 

(A) Match LOST by 9 wickets 

Faster's 81 : Miltan Abbey 82 far 1 

v Sherbarne 

(A) Match abandaned as a DRAW 

Sherbarne 70 far 3 : 

Team from: R. Parsans, A. Darley, D. Clamp, D. Bryant, J. Rase, D. Sanfard, 

J. Beaumant, W. Gibbs, M. Gamm, J. Harring, T. Marrisan, P. Harrisan, S. 

Jaques, R. Clark, K. Ackerman, M. Wilsan, D. Marshall, T. Knabbs. 

U.13 XI 

This year the D.13 XI had a shart but successful seasan, remaining undefeated 

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in. three matches. In fact, we won all of our matches with ease by eight or more 

wIckets. 

M. Wells 

Results 

Pl3 

W3 

DO 

LO 

v Maiden Beech 

(A) Match WON by 8 wickets 

Maiden Beech 65 : Foster's 66 for 2 

v King Alfred's 


King Alfred's 26 : Foster's 27 for 2 

v Gillingham 


Gillingham 45 for 5 : Foster's 46 for 0 

Team from: R. Parsons, A. Darley, J. Cooper, D. Clamp, G. Budgell, P. 

Foster, M. Beresford, R. Sherrington, T. Park, J. Morris, A. Bardsley, M. 

Wells (captain). 


The House cricket competitions took place, as usual, at the end of the Summer 

Term. The timing of the competition always causes problems at the Senior end 

of the School but this year these problems seemed to be worse than usual. 

However, the standard and tension of the final could not have been surpassed, 

with Aldhelm's beating Dunstan's off the last ball ofthe final over. Dunstan's 

and School won the Inter and Junior sections respectively. 

S.A.S. 

TENNIS 

1st VI 

The season started well with a win over Chilton Cantelo but against stronger 

opposition we were unable to maintain this early form. In the latter part of the 

term we played better and managed victories over Shaftesbury and the O.F.A. 

VI. However, with a slightly weakened team we were unable to finish the 

season on a winning streak. 

Special mention should be made of M. Schofield, who won the North 

Dorset Schools' V.18 Singles competition and I. Haynes and S. Harris, who 

were runners-up in the Doubles section of the same tournament. 

M. Beveridge 

Results PI 7 W3 L4 F 299 A 272 

v Chilton Cantelo CH) 58 - 13 CW) 

v Sexey's, Bruton (A) 26 - 38 (L) 

v Sherborne Colts VI (A) 35 - 53 (L) 

v Milton Abbey CH) 27 - 32 CL) 

v Shaftesbury CA) 64 - 35 (W) 

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v O.F.A. 

(H) 

63 - 46 

(W) 

v Sherborne L.T.c. 

(H) 

26 - 55 

(L) 

Team Ties: I. Haynes, S. Harris, S. Jackson, M. Schofield, A. Rayner, M. 

Beveridge. 

Also Played: M. Braunholtz, D. Price. 

Most Improved Player Award: M. Beveridge. 

U.IS VI 

This was a good year for School V.15 tennis! The flashing brilliance of L. 

T,:nner and A. Hole could only push us to a draw against Lord Digby's, but 

thmgs looked up when we won our first "proper" match against Chilton 

Cantelo. 

Although often playing well, the inconsistency of T. Cooper and P. Good 

meant that we could only struggle to a draw against Milton Abbey. However, 

two winners at the North Dorset Schools competition at Shaftesbury (in the 

~ingles 

D. Bry:ant, and in the .Doubles D. Bryant and T. Cooper) gave us 

mcreased confIdence for our fmal matches. The steady, reliable play of A. 

Brake and I. Bartle led us to victory over St. Aldhelm's and Sexey's, Bruton. 

Not having lost a match I feel that we can claim that the 1986 season was 

most successful. 

T. Cooper 

Results (Scores given in games) 

Pl5 W3 D2 

F 178 A 102 

v Lord Digby's 

(A) 

31 - 31 

(D) 

v Chilton Cantelo 

(H) 

46 - 11 

(W) 

v Milton Abbey 

(H) 

23 - 23 

(D) 

v St. Aldhelm's 

(A) 

47 - 14 

CW) 

v Sexey's, Bruton 

(H) 

31 - 23 

(W) 

Team: A. Hole, L. Tanner, I. Bartle, A. Brake, T. Cooper. 

Also Played: D. Marshall, P. Good, D. Bryant. 

Most Improved Player Award: P. Good 

U.13 VI 

We practised every Wednesday night until Half Term. In our first match we 

played St. Aldhelm's, and easily w'on. Next was an away match at King 

Alfred's, Shaftesbury. This was the closest match of the season, but again we 

won. Our final match of the season was against St. Aldhelm's V.14 team, 

which again was easily won. 

R. Parsons 

Results 

Pl3 

W3 

DO 

LO 

F 119 

A 5k2 


CH) 

47 - 6 

CW) 


(A) 

36 - 29 

(W) 

v St. Aldhelm's V.14 

(A) 

36 - 17 

(W) 

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Team From: D. Clamp, R. Parsons, A. Darley, R. Wilson, M. Elsmore, J. 

Kershaw, A. Orchard, A. Woods, P. Watkins. 

Most Improved Player Award: A. Darley. . 

D. Clamp was the North Dorset Schools U.13 Singles Runner-Up and A. 

Orchard, partnering a boy from King Alfred's, won the U.13 Doubles in the 

same competition. 


Three main competitions took place this term; the Knock Out Tournament, 

the House Competition and the Mixed Doubles with Lord Digby's. The 

results were as follows: 

Senior K.O. Champion 

S. Harris 

Senior K.O. Runner-Up 

M. Beveridge 

Inter. K.O. Champion 

D. Marshall 

Inter K.O. Runner-Up 

D. Bryant 

Junior K.O. Champion 

J. Kershaw 

Junior K.O. Runner-Up 

D. Clamp 

Senior House Champions 

Aldhelm's/School 

Inter House Champions 

Aldhelm's 

Junior House Champions 

Aldhelm's 

Senior Mixed Doubles Champions 

Miss S. Jewell and M. Beveridge 

Senior Mixed Doubles Runners Up : 

Miss C. Noble and C. Lee 

Inter Mixed Doubles Champions 

Miss F. Organ and D. Marshall 

Inter Mixed Doubles Runners Up 

Miss S. Rayes and L. Tanner 

Junior Mixed Doubles Champions 

Miss K. Green and G. Budgell 

Junior Mixed Doubles Runners Up: 

Miss H. Bingham and J. Kershaw 

ATHLETICS 

SPORTS HALL ATHLETICS 

The participation in athletics started as early as February this year when two 

teams attended the Sports Hall Athletics Meeting in Yeovil. As a result, J. 

Murray, A. Ferdinando and J. Cooper were chosen to represent Somerset. 

After two more rounds they found themselves in the National Final at the 

Aston Villa Sports Centre, where the team finished a creditable fifth. 

THE STANDARDS COMPETITION 

The rain played a very important part in the Standards Competition this year, 

keeping individual and team totals well below the record-breaking levels of 

last year. Thirty-nine boys scored more than 150 points. 

1st 

S 

81 points/person 

2nd 

D/B 


4th 

A 


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THE SPORTS DAY COMPETITION 

The following records were broken during the Sports Day Competitions: 

U.15 Long Jump 

Senior Javelin 

J. Dumville 

N. Bacon 

5.45m 

40.45m 

U.13 Hurdles 

D. Clamp 

11.5s 

Senior Shot 

A. Beaumont 

12.92m 

The full results were: 

ATHELTICS FINAL MAY, 1986 

Event No. Perf. Rec. 1st 2nd 

V.13 1500m 1 5:17.0 4:07.0 A. Ferdinando (A) A. Woods 

(D) 

V.15 1500m 2 5:10.1 4:52.8 N. Powers (S) T. Browne 

(S) 

SNR 1500m 3 4:42.0 4:42.0 N. Bacon (S) J. Mabbott 

(S) 

V.15 800m 4 2:21.6 2:15.3 T. Cooper (D) A. Brake 

(B) 

SNR 800m 5 2:30.6 2:11.6 S. Harris (B) N. Aplin 

(A) 

V.15 Triple Jump 6 10.57 11.73 J.Oumville (D) A. Hole 

(D) 

V.15 Long Jump 7* 5.45 5.41 J.Oumville (D) T. Browne 

(S) 

V.15 Discus 8 25.09 27.75 N. Powers (S) A. Hole 

(D) 

U.15 Javelin 9 31.90 41.60 J.Oumville (D) N. Powers 

(S) 

SNR High Jump 10 1.60 1.71 J. Lopez (B) J. Mabbot 

(S) 

SNR Triple Jump 11 11.35 12.41 N. Bacon (S) I. Wilson 

(A) 

SNR Discus 12 24.14 32.98 A. Jones (B) A. Beaumont 

(B) 

SNR Javelin 13* 40.45 39.82 N. Bacon (S) M. Hoppe 

(B) 

V.13 Long Jump 14 4.45 4.99 O. Clamp (A) N. Hayward 

(A) 

V.13 Hurdles 15* 11.5 11.6 O. Clamp (A) A. Ferdinando 

(A) 

V.15 Hurdles 16 13.9 12.6 T. Cooper (D) A. Brake 

(B) 

SNR Hurdles 17 17.5 15.5 J. Lopez (B) R. Browne 

(S) 

V.I3 lOOm 18 13.8 12.9 O. Clamp (A) P. Organ 

(S) 

V.15 lOOm 19 13.0 12.3 T. Browne (S) T. Cooper 

(D) 

SNR lOOm 20 12.0 11.7 P. Jesty (D) R. Browne 

(S) 

V.13 400m 21 65.1 57.3 G. Budgell (S) N. Battarbee 

(A) 

V.15 400m 22 58.4 55.8 T. Browne (S) S. Goodall 

(S) 

SNR 400m 23 59.1 51.2 P. Jesty (D) S. Manaton 

(A) 

V.13. Triple Jump 24 9.57 10.91 A. Ferdinando (A) M. Moore 

(D) 

V.15 High Jump 25 1.52 1.57 T. Cooper (D) O. Bryant 

(D) 

SNR Shot 26* 12.92 11.45 A. Beaumont (B) N. Bacon 

(S) 

V.13 High Jump 27 1.37 1.40 J. Cooper (D) A. Ferdinando 

(A) 

V.15 Shot 28 10.59 11.32 A. Brake (B) N. Watkins 

(A) 

SNR Long Jump 29 5.68 6.26 O. Browne (S) O. Pinnock 

(S) 

V.13 200m 30 30.2 26.8 O. Clamp (A) T. Park 

(B) 

V.15 200m 31 27.2 24.8 N. Powers (S) I. Bartle 

(B) 

SNR 200m 32 24.80 23.3 O. Browne (S) P. Jesty 

(D) 

V.13 800m 33 2. 3 /,.9 2:34.8 A. Ferdinando (A) A. Woods 

(D) 

V.I3 4 + lOOm Relay 34 57.3 56.0 A B 

V.I5 4 X lOOm Relay 35 53.5 51.0 S 0 

SNR 4 X lOOm Relay 36 50.3 47.8 S . 0 

Overall Result: 

1st School 136 

2nd Dunstan's 108 

3rd Aldhelm's 94 

4th Bede's 89 

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REPRESENTATIVE ATHLETICS 

N. Bacon attended the County Athletics Trial at King's Park, Bournemouth, 

having been nominated as a result of his performances during the first part of 

the term. There were no Area Trials. 

He won the Inter Javelin with a throw of about 50m and went on to the 

South West Athletics at Yeovil, where he gained a very creditable third place. 

SCHOOL MATCHES 

The V.15 team played one match which was won convincingly. 

The V.13 team had a good season, losing just one out of their four matches. 

The matches against Chilton Cantelo and Maiden Beech were easily won but 

in a very close competition we drew with King Alfred's, Shaftesbury. Our only 

defeat was at the hands of st. A1dhelm's but this, too, was very close, St. 

A1dhelm's pipping us at the post by winning the relay. 

A. Ferdinando 

U.IS 

V Chilton Cantelo 

U.13 

V Chilton Cantelo 

v Maiden Beech 



(A) 

86 - 37 

(A) 

74 - 44 

(H) 

94 - 60 

(A) 

63 - 63 

(H) 

73 - 80 

(W) 

(W) 

(W) 

(D) 

(L) 

Team From: P. Organ, D. Clamp, G. Budgell, A. Ferdinando, J. Kershaw, N. 

Hayward, N. Battarbee, T. Park, A. Woods, M. Maynard, M. Moore, A. 

Harris, J. Cooper, J. Morris, R. Sherrington, A. Bardsley, M. Taylor. 

SWIMMING 

For the first time in a number of years we were able to use the Sports Centre 

swimming pool regularly for lessons. During the first term this time was 

devoted to the non-swimmers; during the Spring Term there was a life-saving 

class and throughout the Summer Term the Houses were allowed training 

sessions leading up to the Swimming Sports in July. 

The Sports were competitive but friendly and this was exemplified by the 

"Tennis Ball Bundle", a special game devised to waste time whilst the 

computer (Mr. Turner) calculated the final scores! The results were: 

1st 

2nd 

V.13 Breast Stroke 

N. Battarbee* 

A. Orchard 

V.15 Breast Stroke 

A. Cockerham 

A. Hole 

Snr Breast Stroke 

A. Jones 

S. Jones 

V.13 Back Stroke 

R. Parsons 

A. Harris 

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V.15 Back Stroke D. Gedge T. Cooper 

Snr Back Stroke R. Balmford M. Schofield 

V.13 Free Style G. Ireland* D. Clamp 

V.15 Free Style K. Ackerman J.Dumville 

Snr Free Style M. Braunholtz M. Hoppe 

V.13 Diving R. Wilson* A. Orchard 

V.15 Diving A. Mundy J. Harring 

Snr Diving J. Hemmings * M. Hoppe 

V.13 Relay Aldhelm's* 

V.15 Relay Bede's 

Snr Relay 

Bede's 

*= New Record 

Overall Result 

1st B 55 points 

2nd A 51 points 

3rd D 50 points 

4th S 40 points 

CROSS COUNTRY RUNNING 

Cr~ss Country Running during curriculum time took much the same format 

as It has over recent years, with a mixture of timed runs and a varied 

programme of training. 

A small but enthusiastic group of boys entered the A. A. A. Five Star Award 

S~heme for Cross Country and met to train at least once a week. The Scheme 

gIves points for training, time trials and races; the standards are quite high. 

Successful runners this year were: 

One hStar: D. Clamp, P. Watkins, A. Woods, E. Hopley, A. Harris, G. Hole, J. 

K 

ers aw. 

Two Stars: A. Bardsley, J. Murray. 

Three Stars: A. Ferdinando. 

HOUSE COMPETITION 

!he House Country Races took plac~, as usual, at the end of the Winter Term 

m alI?ost pe~fect conditions: Much to the disgust of many of the competitors, 

the tIm~ lImIts were accordmgly cut by five minutes! 

A. Wllkes tok an early lead in the Senior race and a "pack" consisting ofP. 

Jesty, S. Harns, S. Andr~ws and M. Schofield chased. This group eventually 

sprea~ out and S .. Hams to?k the lead just after "White Gate", with M. 

Sch?rIeld overhaulIng A. Wllkes and P. Jesty at North Wootton. Final 

pOSItIons: 

1st S. Harris (B) 2nd M. Schofield (S) 3rd P. Jesty (D) 

1. Fennel! 

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In the Intermediate Race, A. Brake and M. Draycott led a well strung-out field 

from the gun. They ran shoulder to shoulder for the whole dista~ce and were 

only separated by a "photo-finish" in w~ich-M. Draycott ~as gIvef!- !he nod. 

N. Powers finished third, some way behInd the leaders. FInal pOSItIOns: 

1st M. Draycott (A) 2nd A. Brake (B) 3rd N. Powers (S) 

M. Stokes 

Winner, A. Ferdinando, was interviewed just after his win in the Junior Race. 

His sole tactic was to hit the front as early as possible and stay there. J. Murray 

and A. Bardsley were in pursuit throughout. Final positions: 

1st A. Ferdinando (A) 2nd J. Murray (B) 3rd A. Bardsley (D) 

G. Theobald 

HOUSE RESULTS 

A B D S 

JUNIOR 583 648 654 594 

INTER 661 469 430 464 

SENIOR 585 619 484 645 

OVERALL 1829 1736 1568 1703 

1st 2nd 4th 3rd 

Although there was no North Dorset competition this year, four boys were 

nominated to represent the Area at the County Cross Country at Sherborne 

Terrace. J. Kershaw and P. Worboys ran in the first year race and M. 

Thompson and A. Ferdinando competed in the junior race. 

A team of senior boys, led by J. Gumbrell, entered the Bryant Tr?phy race 

at Bruton this year. Although they did not get amongst the WInners, J. 

Gumbrell, M. Schofield and D. Pinnock enjoyed their run against top 

competition. 

S.A.S. 

BADMINTON 

Two Badminton groups were run throughout the Winter and Spring Terms 

but, unfortunately, the size of these groups restricted the work covered. 

Several individuals were entered in tournaments, the most notable successes 

being: 

YEOVIL COLLEGE OPEN TOURNAMENT 

U.13 1st D. Clamp 

3rd 

A. Darley 

BUCKLERS MEAD SPORTS CENTRE TOURNAMENT 

U.12 1st R. Wilson 

U.14 3rd 

3rd A. Harris 

A. Darley 

YEOVIL AREA TOURNAMENT 

U.13 A. Darley Losing V4 finalist 

A. Harris Losing % finalist 

NORTH DORSET TOURNAMENT 

U.12 1st A. Harris 

R. Wilson 

U.14 

2nd 

D. Clamp 

A. Darley 

U.14 

3rd 

D. Clamp 

Doubles 

Doubles 

Singles 

D. Clamp, R. Wilson and A. Harris attended the County Tournaments for 

their age groups. R. Wilson was the losing finalist in the Plate Competition 

(for those knocked out in the first round). 

U.16 TEAM 

BASKETBALL 

This was a most pleasing season, as the team was the most successful since 

Basketball had been re-introduced in 1981. Generally our play improved as 

the season went on, losing twice only to Sherborne School, and finishing 

second in the N.D.S.S.A. Tournament. 

J. Hill 

Results- 

P16 W 5 

L 1 

F 202 A 133 

v Sherborne School 

A 

12 - 19 

L 

v Leweston D.18 

A 

32 - 16 

W 

v Hardye's 

A 

30 - 27 

W 

v Sexey's 

A 

30 - 14 

W 

v Sturminster Newton 

H 

50 - 29 

W 

v Gillingham 

A 

48 - 28 

W 

BADMINTON ASSOCIATION OF ENGLAND 

LARGEST RALLY COMPETITION 

D. Clamp and A. Darley won the School Round with a rally of220 shots, thus 

winning two free tickets to the "Masters" at Bournemouth. 

N.D.S.S.A. TOURNAMENT 

1st Round v Sturminster Newton 

2nd Round v Clayesmore 

Final v Sherborne School 

8-2 

8-6 

4-5 

Runners Up 

W 

W 

L 

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Squad: (Points in Brackets) . 

J. Hill (Captain 49), J. Lopez (47), N. Bacon (43), A. Jones (27), J. Hemmmgs 

(21), J. Treadwell (l0), R. Harris (6), S. Notley (6), J. Dale (5), J. Pennell (4), 

D. Wijeyeratne (2), M. Bethell (2). 

U.14 TEAM 

We started the season badly, losing narrowly (20 - 18) to Hardye's, due to 

poor shooting. For the rest of the season our general play improved. We lost 

only one more match and won the N.D.S.S.A. Tournament for the first time. 

D. Sanford 

Results 

PI 7 W4 D 1 F 144 A 105 

v Hardye's 18 - 2b L 

v Sexey's 16 - 14 W 

v Sherborne 34 - 15 W 

v Gillingham 16 - 16 D 

v Hardye's 27 - 16 W 

v Sexey's 10-11 L 

v Leweston 23 - 13 W 

N.D.S.S.A. TOURNAMENT 

v Shaftesbury 10.:- 4 W 

v Gillingham 6'- 4 W 

v Sherborne 6- 2 W 

Squad (Points in brackets) 

D. Sanford (Captain) (27), J. Beaumont (34), D. Bryant (40), M. Gomm (25), 

D. Marshall (18), T. Knobbs (8), S. Jaques (2), J. Rose (6), K. Ackerman (4), 

T. Morrison, R. Clark, W. Gibbs (2). 

INTERNAL COMPETITIONS 

The House Basketball Competition took place during the Spring Term, as 

usual. However, the start of the Junior Section was delayed until after Half 

Term in an attempt to give the younger players more of a chance to come to 

grips with the game. This proved a useful move. 

In each of the three age groups one team proved too strong for all others. In 

the Seniors it was School, in the Inters it was Dunstan's and in the Juniors it 

was Aldhelm's. A. Beaumont (40 points), A. Stevenson (24 points) and N. 

Jones (24 points) were the top scorers in the three age groups. 

SUPERSCHOOLS 

On Friday, 15th November, Sharon Davis, the British, Co.mmonwealt~ a.nd 

Olympic Swimmer, and Carl Furrer, the World ChamplOn Trampohmst, 

visited our Friday evening Sports Club at Sherborne School Sports Centre. 

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During the early evening over fifty boys took part in a sponsored swim, 

having had their photographs taken with Sharon Davis, whilst an equally 

large number of Lord Digby's girls took gym tests with Superstars Champion 

Brian Hooper. 

This was followed by a trampoline display by Carl Furrer, which had us all 

mesmerised. His antics in the comic part of the routine had to be seen to be 

believed! His performance demonstrating certain moves and tumbles was 

equally breathtaking. 

This was a very exciting evening for all who participated and, to put the 

icing on the cake, over £150 was raised by the sponsored event. 

S.A.S. 

WORK EXPERIENCE, 1986 

My work experience began two-and-a-half weeks before the end of the 

Summer Term, and I had let myself in for two weeks of working at Sherborne 

County Primary School. I had expected to have been given menial jobs, but I 

was pleasantly mistaken. During my time there, I performed tasks which form 

every aspect of primary school teaching life, from cutting, trimming and 

mounting children's work to teaching infants with a computer, from making 

coffee in the staff room to marking maths books, from reading the end-of-theday 

story to cleaning up afterwards. I even had the chance of doing some 

caretaking work, such as painting netball posts and cleaning the canteen. As it 

was the end of term, I was able to help at the sports days (Infant and Junior) by 

jUdging, time-keeping, writing team scores and helping infants into sacks! 

Also, I was able to help at a special Sport Aid day where the children were 

sponsored to do various activities ranging from rollerskating, through 

swimming, gymnastics, athletics and skate boarding to cycling round the 

playground - and I can tell you an afternoon spent on rollerskates (I was a 

"safety marshal"!) is hard going on the legs! Finally, I was pleased to be asked 

to stay for the last half-week of term to help wind everything down, so I can 

truly say I really enjoyed it; thanks to the Headmaster, Mr. Sandy, and his 

staff for having me. 

Hugh Martin 

COMMUNITY SERVICE 

During the Summer Term a group of Fifth Form boys were required to do 

some kind of community service. Some helped to decorate a section of the 

Yeatman Hospital, a group helped out at Culverhayes Old People's Home and 

I went to the Abbey School. During my time there I tested the infants with 

flash cards, read to them and listened to them read. I taught them how to play 

various board games and do jigsaws. On the whole, it was a worthwhile and 

enjoyable experience which gave me a feeling of achievement. At the end of the 

term I was rewarded with a letter of thanks from the Abbey School, which was 

recorded towards my Duke of Edinburgh Award. The other groups also 

received letters of thanks for their helpful work. 

1. Dale 

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THE JOINT SCHOOL PLAY 

This year's joint School play was, because of the recent teachers' dispute, an 

effort taken on solely by the Fifth and Sixth Forms of both schools. It was 

Lord Digby's turn to stage the play, which was an adaptation from Falkland 

L. Cary's play Candied Peel- a comedy drama set in an upper-crust business 

man's village manor in the 1930s. The plot of this "whodunnit" revolved 

around the fact that somebody had tried to kill the owner of the manor (James 

Ondersley) by placing poison in a box of candied peel which just so happened 

to be his favourite sweet! 

Ondersley's crusty business associate, Leonard Brisby, was convincingly 

portrayed by Andrew Rayner, ably supported by Sophie Castle as his docile 

wife. Anthony Hearnden was naturally type-cast as the witty fool whose 

invention had been turned down by Ondersley, and the dotty Miss Pethington 

was humorously played by the excellent Liza Harker, for which she got the 

Lord Digby's prize for drama. Hugh Martin successfully managed to portray 

the elderly family doctor with his brother, Simon Martin, acting out the role of 

false detective/culprit with a kind of natural ease. 

Sarah Kemp, with her acting experience, was perfect in the role of the 

haughty Mrs. Corntonhart and Philippa Jackson looked and sounded exactly 

as a housekeeper should. Ondersley's sexy maid was a natural part to be given 

to Jenny Fox, Helen Clegg attractively played the fought-over ward of 

Ondersley, and Carol Tyndale convincingly played his private secretary. 

Ondersley himself was played by a very nervous Nicolas Heal who, as writer of 

this report, feels unable to pass judgement on himself. 

Not enough praise can be given to the two producers and directors who 

took on the task of organisation. J 0 Bayley and Ellen Cooper did an excellent 

job and special thanks and praise should be given to Jo Bayley, who carried on 

alone for the last few weeks when Ellen Cooper was taken ill. 

Finally, thanks should be given to the extras who made life a lot easier by 

dealing with lighting, curtains, make-up, scenery, refreshments and helping in 

any way they could. 

Nicolas Heal 

COMMONERS' CONCERT 

For the first time in many years, this year's Commoners' Concert ran for three 

nights. Despite the problems of a new stage set and two, instead of three, 

practices, the whole concert ran without a flaw. It gave pupils a chance to 

perform their many and varied talents to a very high standard. 

The concert opened with the "Foster's Blues Brothers IV", playing their 

own loud and somewhat comic versions of two modern classic songs. Musical 

quality was brought to the fore again this year by "Space" and their versions 

of music by both Tim Rice and J. S. Bach. "Diverse emotions" were felt 

during the very moving farewell performance of "Stag Party", who have 

played in the concert for four years with their own unique style. J. Dale, A. 

Jesney and J. P. Savory very bravely sung unaccompanied in their version of a 

song by the pop group "Wham". 

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There were seven piano solos and duets this year showing expertise from all 

ages in the School, while R. Brady, D. Brown and Dr. Pearse showed their 

eloquence and enjoyment of poetry in "Verse and ... " 

Comic sketches this year were provided by the Third, Fourth and Sixth 

Forms. Members of the Third Form took the poetry of Wordsworth to the 

extreme, while four members of the Fourth Form did a stand-up comic 

routine. Some of the Sixth Form gave two sketches adapted from Fm Sorry, 

F I! Read That Again. These were "The Decline and Fall of the Whole of the 

Roman Empire including Cleopatra" and "The Ghost of Objectionable 

Manor". Both were performed very well by the cast and were very funny 

indeed. 

This year the concert raised nearly £300 and has set a very good target for 

1987. 

On behalf of all those who took part in the concert, I would like to thank Dr. 

Pear se for his direction and enthusiasm in the build-up to and production of 

this year's Commoners' Concert. 

A. Hillier 

A. Bracher 

OUTINGS & TRIPS 

FORM I CAMP 

Visits 

The night on which we arrived at Exmoor for the Form I camp we visited 

Hurlstone Point and the disused life-guard station. To get there we had to 

climb up a horribly steep cliff but luckily there was a path which wound round 

it - you could still see over the side, though. Next we decided that we wouldn't 

be able to go to the top of the point because it was getting dark, so we went 

back by another route through a wood and to Allerford. 

The next day we walked to Dunkery Beacon, the highest point on Exmoor, 

but first we had to go through woods, forests, lakes, rivers, heather and stop 

for dinner. When we got to the bottom of Dunkery Beacon we came across a 

mini-Maiden Castle which was very old. At the top of the beacon was a pile of 

stones which everyone was trying to get on so they could be the highest person 

on Exmoor. 

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Next day we visited Exford, a little inland port with very few inhabitants, 

and Simonsbath, a little town with lots of walks. We took one which went by a 

mine, a derelict house and two big hills. 

Food 

I thought the food was excellent. I enjoyed the cereal, potatoes, Irish stew and 

beans. I also liked cooking it. 

Walking 

When we went walking we took rations, emergency kit, small rucksack, map, 

etc. I enjoyed walking. 

Packed Lunches 

Sweets, nuts, sandwiches, fruit and emergency rations. 

Supper . 

I enjoyed the supper (cocoa and cake) because you needed somethmg after a 

big walk. . . . . 

Overall most of the things were good (mcludmg the fIsh and ChIpS). 

Thank you to Mr. Shapland and Mr. Wheeler for taking us. 

B. Divall 

FIFTH FORM CAMP, 1986 

At 9 a.m. on Sunday, 6th July, eleven boys, Mr. Molloy and Mr. Johnson met 

at Foster's, to cram into a minibus for about seven hours. The lack .of a 

roofrack combined with the mountainous pile of luggage meant that bemg a 

professional contortionist was a useful asset. 

Decidedly tired suspension on the bus made for a harsh ride and on arrival 

at the campsite in Hawes we were all glad to get out. We were at the bottom of 

a hill, by a river, and here we pitched our tents, which were, in many cases, 

missing such superfluous items as guy ropes and metal poles. 

Supper, bearing a striking resemblance to "Pedigree Chum", was handed 

out and some groups, to the amusement of everyone else, had an interesting 

time fending off curious cattle. On finishing supper we visited the town. 

In the morning we were roused by Simon Hares "singing" along to his 

radio. Mr. Molloy fetched food from his tent (nicknamed "the Wendy House" 

- anyone who sees it will realise why) and we headed off on our first walk. That 

evening we went for a positively riveting walk round Hawes. 

Gardale Scar, Malham Cove and the Buttertubs were very impressive, as 

were Gaping Gill and Ingleborough caves. On Wednesday we walked up 

Ingleborough, Yorkshire's highest peak, and Whernside, the fourth highest. 

The visit to York proved more relaxing, visiting the shops, cathedral and 

either the Jorvic Viking centre or Railway Museum. 

By Friday we were looking forward to a comfortable bed, and a break from 

Martin Hillier's Cordon Blue cooking. 

For the return journey we were less cramped, but still were not spared 

AC/DC's music. Mr. Molloy was seen to enjoy the music. 

It was a cold, windy week, full of low flying tornados, impressive scenery 

and cheerful banter. My thanks, and those of all who went, to Mr. Molloy and 

Mr. Johnson for a great camp that we all enjoyed. 

Richard Atkinson 

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TRIP TO FONTMELL DOWN NATURE RESERVE 

On Tuesday, 22nd July, the Nature Conservation group consisting C?f B. 

Divall R. Haines, G. Ireland, D. Mitchell, D. Noble, A. Palmer, R. Wrlson 

and M. Greenfield, went to Fontmell Down with Mr. Wheeler. Our visit 

concentrated on Jerry's Hole and Fontmell Down. 

We left Foster's School at about 11.35 - 12.00. 

When we arrived at Fontmell, we parked the Land Rover at Mr. Westgate's 

strawberry farm and placed our strawberry orders. Mr. Westgate had kindly 

said that the group could have a swim in his pool when we got back. 

When we left the farm we started walking up a very muddy track, which Mr. 

Wheeler informed us used to be the main road to Blandford. 

When we arrived near the middle of the track, we paused to rub our stings 

which were given to us by the nettles on the track. We continued along the 

track until we reached Jerry's Hole, where we stopped so that Mr. Wheeler 

could brief us on what Jerry' s Hole was. He told us that it was a place where 

certain species of wild orchid flourished. Most of the orchids were in seed 

form, so not many could be seen, but there were lots of butte~ies ~hat li~ed 

the orchids. It was here we had our lunch among the butterflIes, mcludmg 

Green Veined and Marbled Whites. 

After we had had our lunch, we walked down the track again and we took 

another path heading towards Fontmell. We continued along this path and 

branched off it and went up a hill. When we had climbed the hill we stopped 

for a rest because it was an extremely hot day and we were all tired out. After 

ten minutes' rest we started walking again, and we followed Mr. Wheeler 

through a wood and then we followed a path which led to a stile. After we :vere 

over it, Mr. Wheeler told us that we were on Fontmell Down. Afterwalkmg a 

bit further, we recognised the coombe of Fontmell Down with its small wood 

and patches of scrubland. Here we had a rest and after that we set offfor Mr. 

Westgate's farm. 

When we reached the farm we collected our strawberries and put them in 

the Land Rover. Then we had our swim, which was very pleasant. After that, 

we went home. 

It was a very enjoyable day. 

D. Noble 

1. Murray A. Burningham 

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THE JUNIOR CONSERVATION GROUP TRIP TO EBOR 

GORGE NATURE RESERVE, 12th ~AY, 1986 

We arrived to explore Ebor Gorge with Mr. Wheeler. Over lunch he briefed us 

on the local flora and fauna. We descended into the densely wooded gorge. 

Birds were singing and there were many colourful flowers to be identified. At 

the bottom of the gorge we crossed over the stream via a wooden bridge. The 

stream which flows down the Ebor Gorge doesn't disappear into the ground 

as happens elsewhere on the Mendips. This is because the stream flows over 

millstone grit and coal measures which don't allow the water to pass through. 

We walked along the gorge and looked up and saw a sparrowhawk wheeling 

overhead. Now the ground was beginning to slope slightly. We continued 

walking and noticed that the gorge was beginning to get narrower. We reached 

the top and turned to admire the view. It was a 300ft drop down to the bottom. 

On the descent, by another path we were excited to discover.a few early purple 

orchids. We reached the bottom and saw an OrangetIp butterfly. The 

underside appeared to be green, but this was an optical illusion, being a 

mixture of black and yellow scales. We climbed back on the Land Rover and 

returned through Cheddar Gorge and Burrington Combe. Three Mendip 

gorges in one day! We were amazed to find we had taken no less than seven 

pages of notes on our scramble through the Ebor Gorge and had learned how 

to recognise many birds, plants and insects. It was a very enjoyable trip and we 

are looking forward to our next. 

Alex Palmer 

U .S.S.R., 1986 . 

The trip began on the first Saturday of Half Term, WIth our group of ten, 

including Mr. Crabtree, meeting at Gatwick Airport to discover our 12.30 

flight was delayed. Eventually the plane arrived and off we went, destination 

Moscow. We arrived at Moscow airport three hours later and left the pleasant, 

smiling air-hostesses for the grim-faced customs officials. After standing in a 

queue where smiling was prohibited, one by one we handed our passports to 

soldiers in kiosks and were scrutinis~d before being allowed through. After 

having our baggage quickly searched we boarded coaches for the hotel; each 

coach was designated for different groups; unfortunately, I was ushered into 

one containing people bound for the Arctic Circle. 

We were ordered to arrive for our breakfast at 9.00 a.m., those who arrived 

late the next morning discovered that the Russians are very punctual about 

mealtimes - if you didn't arrive on time, you didn't get fed. 

The first morning was spent on a free coach trip of the city, complete with 

Intourist guide, Anatoly. He showed us the best parts of Moscow and 

educated us on all the economic and technical achievements of his country and 

told us how brilliant life in general is in the U.S.S.R. We saw many things in a 

short time - Red Square was enormous. At one end was the well-known St. 

Basil's Cathedral with its chequered and swirly domes - it looked more like an 

elaborate birthday cake than a humble place of worship. We stood admiring 

the size and splendour of the Kremlin which flanks Red Square and for a 

moment I thought we would be expected to join a crowd of Russian passers-by 

who had stopped to help shovel snow away from the pavements. 

The afternoon and the rest of our regrettably short stay in Moscow were free 

for us to follow individual pursuits. There was a wealth ofthings to see, such as 

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the beautiful Gorky Park. At the entrance gates there were loudspeakers 

spewing out 1960s-style pop music; this, coupled with the rather backward 

styling of the vehicles and people's clothes, gave me the feeling of being back in 

time about thirty years. In the heart of Gorky Park was a maze of paths. My 

fellow traveller and I slipped and stumbled along them, frequently being 

overtaken by three-year old Russian speedskaters. 

Rather embarrassed, we decided to try skating and so communicated with 

frenzied sign language to a passing soldier that we wished to procure some 

skates. She signalled back that we would have to wait until 5.30 p.m. before 

the skate hire booth was open. Rather dejected, we returned to the hotel. That 

evening my friend and I decided to negotiate the Moscow Metro with the 

intention of arriving at Arbat, a district where there were lots of nice cafes, so 

the guidebook said. 

We were immediately struck by the superiority of the Metro to our own 

underground system. The cost to go anywhere was five kopeks, which in 

sterling can be 5p or as little as 1 or 2p. 

We were impressed by the efficiency of the system and the cleanliness and 

magnificence of the stations. Some of the stations were recommended as 

places of interest in themselves; there were many beautiful mosaics around the 

station, mostly of Lenin. One platform had alcoves with statues of soldiers. 

We did arrive in Arbat eventually, but found there were queues to get into the 

cafes. After queuing for some time we went back to the hotel, once again 

dejected. 

The Kremlin was a fascinating place, enclosed in the wall were all sorts of 

buildings and gardens. My companion and I tried to get into one of the golddomed 

churches but were shooed out by a Russian woman. Outside the 

Kremlin was a mausoleum where Lenin lies; I visited it one night at 2 a.m. to 

watch the changing of the guard. 

The black market was rife in the city. There was a high demand for Western 

currency and goods. I had quite a fright when, standing in a side street waiting 

to be approached by a black marketeer, a police car with flashing lights and 

screaming siren rounded the corner and skidded to a halt by my feet. I was 

relieved to discover that he wasn't going to arrest me for attempted illegal 

dealings, but was impressing his girlfriend whom he had seen strolling down 

the street towards me. 

After our limited time in Moscow we boarded a train for the eight-hour 

journey to Leningrad. The carriages looked like something out of the last 

century, with their draped curtains. I was looking forward to the journey but it 

proved boring. The scenery was the same all the way - vast expanses of open 

land and the occasional hamlet of thirty or forty wooden huts. 

Leningrad was a far nicer place than the greyness of Moscow. There were 

numerous elaborate bridges and beautiful pre-revolution buildings. Even the 

hotel was much nicer; it had bars everywhere and a quaint Russian tea bar 

complete with samovars, which are slightly over-elaborate kettles. Leningrad 

boasted many historic monuments to the revolution, most notably the 

Hermitage and the fortress of St. Peter & St. Paul. The Hermitage, also known 

as the Winter Palace, was enormous; it-contained many treasures and an art 

gallery which takes months to inspect. 

My last exploit in Leningrad was a visit to the main street, Nevsky Prospect, 

via the Metro. In the street was a fabulous bookshop. At the top of it was a 

poster shop, selling propaganda posters for about ten kopeks. I had no success 

when I entered a military uniform shop and asked for a general's hat. The 

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eply of the shop assistant was one word: "Niet!" I did, however, procure an 

army belt from a friendly black marketeer. 

The return home was enjoyable - the officials at the airport smiled and 

joked and there was little waiting; by the time I was home, though, I was 

exhausted after such a fast-moving, exciting week. 

We were fortunate in that our trip coincided with that of several other 

schools, including one at Beaminster, and very few of the party went home 

without having made at least one new friend. 

Our thanks go to Mr. Crabtree for organising the whole complex tour. 

lames Gumbrell 

On the next day we had four more one-hour lectures and on the last day 

another four. The lectures ranged from very interesting and informative to 

extremely boring and totally incomprehensible! Fortunately for us, though, 

there were more interesting ones than boring ones. There was also an excellent 

choice of lectures to go to, from "Is time travel possible?" to "The shipborne 

operation of a helicopter". 

In conclusion I would say that the course gave us both a much wider 

appreciation of the subject and was therefore very beneficial. We would like to 

thank the School Governors for subsidising the cost of the course. 

A. P. Harris 

HOUSES OF PARLIAMENT: NOVEMBER, 1985 

Early one morning members of the Sixth Forms of Foster's and Digby's met at 

Sherborne station. We boarded an unusually punctual train and went to 

Waterloo. A short walk through busy streets brought us to the Houses of 

Parliament. A guided tour of the Palace of Westminster followed, including 

the Chambers of both Houses where Cabinet Ministers would be sitting that 

very afternoon. 

Feeling quite hungry, we walked back to the Old Scotland Yard building, 

now used as offices for M.P.s and their staff. There we had an interesting 

question and answer session with three backbench M.P.s: Jeremy Hanley 

(Conservative), Alex Carlisle (Liberal) and Charles Kennedy (S.D.P.). 

Unfortunately the Labour Member who had been expected to attend was 

unable to do so at the last minute. They were very friendly to each other, even 

though their views were often opposing. 

We then went back to the Public Gallery of the Commons and after a 

virtually empty House for Welsh Question Time the benches soon filled up. 

This was due to the debate on the Anglo-Irish Agreement. Various Unionists 

and prominent M.P.s spoke and many famous faces were seen, including Mrs. 

Thatcher, lan Paisley and Roy Hattersley. After an hour of "the most exciting 

debate in years", in which only two M.P.s appeared to fall asleep, we made our 

way back to the station. 

Thanks must go to Mr. Burrougb and Mr. Jim Spicer, M.P., for organising 

this informative and enjoyable visit. 

Kieran Millar 

MATHEMATICS TODAY 

The "Mathematics of Today" course was held at Southampton University 

f~om the 21st to the 23rd of April this year. The course was organised for any 

SIxth Form mathematics students interested in the subject. 

K. T. Millar and I arrived in good time and duly reported to the reception 

desk at Glen Eyre Hall. We were then given a large brown envelope each, 

~hich 

contained extremely useful maps of the university's grounds, lunch 

tIckets, lecture times and, most importantly, our room numbers. . 

Having found our rooms without any trouble, we quickly unpacked and 

then had a look around before the first of our three lectures that evening. 

Between the second and third lecture we had a first sample of the food that we 

were going to encounter for the next two days. Although most of it was edible, 

our expectations had been higher, to say the least! 

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N.A.T.O. and S.H.A.P.E. VISIT 

Following a West Dorset Schools' Sixth Form visit to Kingston Maurward 

concerning NATO and the Atlantic Alliance, a trip was organised by Mr. 

Spicer to Belgium for a few students with a view to learning more of NATO 

and SHAPE (the Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe). Travelling 

by coach, jetfoil and train, we journeyed from Dorchester to our hotel in 

Brussels. The hotel is situated close to the centre of Brussels, so although we 

were not there for long, we were able to see much of the city during our stay. 

At both NATO and SHAPE we were made to feel welcome and most of the 

lectures or discussions we took part in were interesting and gave valuable 

information on NATO policy and principles. 

The visit was enjoyable and certainly worthwhile. Coupled with a proposed 

visit to foreign embassies in London, this will form the foundations of the 

mock NATO conference where we will represent the countries allocated to the 

School which are, in the case of Foster's, the U.K. and Turkey. 

Simon Martin 

TWELFTH NIGHT 

Just before midday on Monday, 21st October, all of the Fifth Form boarded a 

bus and went to Exeter to see a production of Twelfth Night by William 

Shakespeare at the Northcott Theatre. 

The play was one of the "0" level texts and seeing the play helped us to 

understand and visualise it far better than reading it in class. 

The stage used no curtains and the play began with the cast bringing on the 

scenery and props, whilst singing the "Twelve Days of Christmas". 

The play was interesting and in places quite funny as the actors were good. 

Some humorous touches were added by using puppets and other ideas in 

certain scenes. 

During the interval the usual ice creams were served, and also hot drinks by 

the cast. 

Before the play resumed there were sword fights of various kinds, followed 

by the cast singing. 

The play then continued and the complicated plot was finally sorted out in 

the last scene. 

The return trip was uneventful and we arrived back in Sherborne at about 

6.15 p.m. 

Richard Atkinson 

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SKIIN G: ARTESINA, 1986 

After watching the customary episode of Dallas and packing my suitcase, I 

made my way to Culverhayes car park. Finding it deserted, I quickly realised 

my error, hurried to the Old Market car park and boarded the coach bound 

for Gatwick. Although the coach was comfortable, sleep was difficult; as it 

was i~ 

the deserted Gatwick airport during the small hours of Thursday 

mormng. The plane took us over the Alps which, majestic beneath us 

promised of the snow to come. 

' 

O~r hote! in Italy was excellently situated near the slopes, ideal for lazy 

speCImens hke me. It was comfortable, although down in the basement with 

four to a bedroom, swinging the metaphorical cat would have been unpleasant 

to say the least. Toilet doors without locks caused initial problems, but they 

were soon resolved by loud singing from the occupant. Food was plentiful 

even if service was slow; there was always plenty of water and dry bread t~ 

chew on. Spaghetti and pasta abounded, along with pale imitations of English 

fare. Waitresses were friendly, although their inability to recognise quaint old 

English customs, like dunking bread in soup, left one bleach-blond member of 

our party soupless. 

Meanwhile, the skiing: being a beginner I soon got plenty of practise in the 

es~entials of skiing (fallir:g over and narrowly avoiding other hapless skiers). 

RIght frC?~ the start ~ 

dIscove.red that snow was wet to sit on and although 

under brIllIant sun, thICk clothmg was necessary to provide padding. Plunging 

down a slope at breakneck speeds is essentially easy; stopping, however, needs 

to be mastered before moving on to greater heights. Button lifts were also an 

experience; an ice cold metal bar needs to be placed between one's legs and 

then you hang on for life itself. Later days saw the use of chair lifts and even 

descending on a black run, though half the time not on skis. 

Eventually, the time having flown past, it was our turn to fly back to Old 

Blighty, land of wind and rain. Another early start, a descent of the slopes in a 

coac~ and we were soon waiting for hours in another airport. Before landing 

the aIr hostess informed us, "Please extinguish all smoking objects," and, 

"Fasten your seatbelts - or you're not insured." Fortunately, insurance was 

unnecessary and we all arrived safely, bar bruises and a few broken bones. 

Heartfelt thanks go to Mr. House for organising the trip (and only falling 

off once); Mr. Goode for adding his experience, and Mr. Molloy for making 

sure we got a good night's sleep. 

Now only money will stop me going again ... 

K. T. Millar 

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FISHING TRIP 

At approximately 5 p.m. on the evening of Thursday, 6th July, a party of six 

boys and two members of staff met .at ~oster's. . 

We travelled in two cars. Our destmatIOn was Beer m South Devon, where 

at 6 p.m. we would be met by a boat to take us deep-sea fishing. We arrived 

shortly before 6 o'clock, donned our warm jumpers and walked down to the 

beach where we found the boat. 

The weather was fine and there was virtually no wind, so the sea looked 

relatively calm but, even in such conditions, there c';ln be quite a swell furth~r 

out which a few members of the party soon dIscovered, much to theIr 

misfortune they were all sufferers from sea-sickness! 

c 

We motored out to sea for about twenty minutes, listening to the 

coastguard on the vessel's radio talking to Channel shipping. Once clear of the 

headland a fine view of the coastline could be seen to port and starboard. To 

starboard the coastline stretched away round Lyme Bay. To port the 

magnificent headland of Golden Cap could be seen and, beyond that, 

Portland. From out at sea you can see why Golden Cap got its name because 

the sun reflects off it in a golden colour. 

Once we were out a good distance, the skipper of the boat started to loc';lte 

the shoal. After a minute or two we were told we were above the shoal. WIth 

bow into the wind we dropped anchor and set up the rods. We used small slices 

of mackerel as bait to try to tempt the whiting below. It was not long before 

everyone except me began to pull in fish, but it was also n?t long before 

Richard Negus, Kent Batten and Mr. Goode began to feel sea-SIck. Eventually 

I caught my first fish of the evening. 

Every so often there was a lull in the fishing. This was apparently due to 

conger eels frightening away the shoals. 

By 10 p.m. we packed up the gear and headed for sho~e. We had recorded a 

good bag, about eight fish each. Mr. Good.e had pulled m ~he heavy on~s and 

Mr. Johnson the most, including a dogfIsh, the only bIt of varIety m the 

evening's catch. 

Land was a welcome sight for those three green-faced members of the party, 

specially Richard who had been violent~y ill for the last two h.ours. ~e could 

hardly speak for fear that if he opened hIS mouth he would be III agam, b~t he 

did tell me he felt like kissing the ground! He did not return to School untIl the 

next week. . 

I would like to express a big thank you to Mr. Johnson from all who went on 

the trip for organising an enjoyable and profitable evening out. 

E. Hop/ey 

MUSIC REPORT 

The academic year 1985 - 86 has seen a variety of musical events taking place, 

which have involved a large number of students from all parts of the School. 

Some have been continuations of tniditional events, others have been new 

ventures. All have been enjoyable and successful. 

THE FIRST HALLOWE'EN CONCERT 

Tickets for this new venture were in such demand that a second performance 

had to be hastily arranged. 

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The aim of the concert was to provide an opportunity for as many musicians 

as possible to perform in public and, it being a joint event with Lord Digby's 

School, boys and girls of all musical abilities participated. 

After an address by Mr. House various instrumental solos were heard, all 

played most professionally. Piano accompaniments were provided where 

necessary by the Director of Music, Mr. Wheeler. Solos were performed by 

Kern Vickers, Alex Palmer, Jonathan Kershaw, David Noble and Dominic 

Marshall. There were also piano duets by Jonathan Kershaw and Dominic 

Marshall, Kieran Millar and Hayden Williams. Before the refreshment 

interval, the instrumental group "Space", comprising Sixth Formers: 

Dominic Manns (drums), Chris Lee (guitar), Kieran Millar ('cello), Anthony 

Hearnden (piano), Hayden Williams (organ) - played lively arrangements of 

popular themes. Their arrangement of the National Anthem also deserves 

mention! 

The final half-hour was devoted to an Opera Workshop entitled "The 

Somerset Cuckoos", composed and directed by Mr. Wheeler. The whole of 

forms 1 and 2 of both schools formed the cast. Special guest star in the opera 

was Mr. Burrough, who took the part of Merlin, the wise old hermit, most 

effectively. With audience participation the first Hallowe'en Concert was 

brought to a riotous but enjoyable close. 

Special thanks go to Dr. Pearse (Concert Manager) and Mr. Osborne 

(Opera Assistant), who helped to marshal participants behind stage. 

Retiring collections raised £180.00 for the relief of Earthquake and Famine 

victims. 

THE CAROL SERVICE 

As is usual, the Joint Schools' Choirs prepared for the Carol Service at 

Sherborne Abbey during the Michaelmas Term. An interesting programme of 

carols, familiar and less well known, was prepared. Unfortunately, Mr. 

Wheeler was taken ill early in December and it soon became clear that he 

would not be able to conduct the service, and so it was Mr. Morley who 

suddenly found himself in the "hot seat". It must have been a most daunting 

prospect, even though he is a fine musician. We are all most grateful to Mr. 

Morley, who certainly threw new light on the topic of choral singing! - Who 

will forget those Beer-Mugs?! 

Thanks are also due to Mr. Geen, who we are always glad to see, who played 

the organ for us once again. 

FOUNDER'S DAY 

Slightly more music than is customary was provided for the Thanksgiving 

Service. In addition to the usual hymns, a large choir comprising several 

senior pupils, a few members of staff and all of Form One started the 

proceedings with two unaccompanied spirituals. Later on, Form Two sang 

excerpts from the "Daniel Jazz" by Herbert Chappell. Unfortunately, Form 

Two. sang with a rather "dead" tone, not in keeping with the vigour of the 

mUSIC. 

Once again we wish to extend our grateful thanks to Mr. Geen for 

accompanying our service on the organ. 

CONCERT VISITS 

Several visits have been paid to Weymouth and Yeovil to hear those two fine 

orchestras, the Bournemouth Sinfonietta and the Bournemouth Symphony 

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Orchestra. We travel in somewhat unorthodox fashion, by Land Rover, and 

are grateful to Mr. Wheeler for using his vehicle to transport us to these 

enjoyable occasions. 

MORNING ASSEMBLY 

Apart from Mr. Wheeler, pianists in J??rning assembly h.a ve i~cluded ~a yden 

Williams, Kieran Millar and DomImc Marshal!. TheIr assIstance IS most 

welcome. 

The growing stock of electronic equipment finds regular use in group work 

and two Yamaha CX5-M music computers have been purchased, courtesr C?f 

the Parents' Association. The department, however, has no VDUs, but thIS IS 

a thing for the future. 

H.W 

HISTORY SOCIETY 

Five major events featured in the History Society'S calendar this year. In 

September, a guest speaker, Mr. Gomm, provided us with an entertaining talk 

on the Second World War campaigns in North Africa and Italy. We were 

particularly interested by his frank ipsights into both t~c.ti.cal 

developments 

and people like Montgomery and EIsenhower. Other vIsItmg speakers were 

Mr. J. Page, who spoke with l!v~ly intere~t on Cu.ster's Last Stand, an? Dr. H. 

Ridgeway, who spoke entertammgly and mte~estmgly about AdolfHItler. We 

learnt about Hitler's character and how atYPIcal he was as a German leader. 

Other events included a debate "That History is of the past and Science is of 

the future" and S. Andrews of the Upper Sixth talking on the importance and 

influence of military uniforms. The debate resulted in D. Manns and K. Millar 

of the science faction narrowly scoring over S. Norsworthy. S. Andrews 

illustrated his talk with examples brought in from his own collection and we 

are grateful to him. 

Also, thanks to Dr. D. Pearse for orgamsmg the events and being a 

continuing source of informed knowledge. 

SCHOOL PARENTS' ASSOCIATION 

Again this year the School has 'been beset with difficulties. However, 

undaunted the Parents' Association Committee has met on eight occasions 

through th~ year and enthusiastically arranged a programme of fund raising 

and social events. 

It is becoming a tradition that early in the School year a skittles match is 

arranged between the newly-formed committee and the staff. This year the 

match was played at the White HaTt, Bishops Caundle. Another very 

convivial evening was enjoyed by everyone, marred only by the fact that the 

committee suffered yet another defeat. 

Our year started memorably with an evening at the Digby Hall with ~ebble 

Mill's Cooking Canon, Reverend John EJey. A superb demonstratIOn of 

cookery matched by Reverend Eley's wit and humour captivated the audience 

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of over 200. Who will ever forget the gallon of double cream and Y4-bottle of 

whisky that went in the gateau? This event was organised by our Treasurer, 

Mr. Robert Cooper, and I congratulate him and the committee for a 

marvellous evening which, incidentally, raised over £400 for the funds. 

Our next venture was not so successful. In March, we held our second Car 

Boot Sale from which a profit of £42 was realised, compared with over £100 

last year. In retrospect we felt the event was not sufficiently well advertised 

and we possibly chose the wrong day. 

We certainly picked a good day, however, for our next event, the annual fete 

held in June. Despite this year's appalling summer we again managed to find a 

beautiful sunny day and raised over £ 1,100 - a record. The highlight of the 

afternoon was the arrival and landing of the helicopter from RNAS Yeovilton. 

Once again this event was masterminded by Mr. David Ling. 

Our year ended on another high when just a few weeks ago a "Cavalcade of 

Costume" was held in the Digby Hall. A magical evening, attended by 

approximately 120 people, where a glittering array of costumes dating from 

the sixteenth century through to the 1920s was modelled from Mrs. Penny's 

collection. £150 was raised from this event. 

The Committee has, of course, been very concerned about the problems 

that have beset the School this year; the teachers dispute and the unending 

delay in settling the issues regarding secondary education in Sherborne. Many 

hours were spent in committee discussing ways in which the Association could 

help. To that end Mr. Jim Spicer, M.P. for West Dorset, was invited to address 

a meeting at the School on 21st February, where parents from all schools in 

the catchment area were given the opportunity to express their views. Mr. 

Spicer was left in no doubt of the concerns felt by parents and a subsequent 

meeting was held at St. Aldhelm's School. 

From the financial success of the events I have mentioned the Parents' 

Association has been able to allocate over £1,500 for use in School this year. 

The Committee has also during the year provided refreshments at many 

School functions - the Hallowe'en and Commoners' Concerts and at sports 

matches, etc. I would like to mention here the work that Mrs. Diane Simpson 

and Mrs. Sally Williams have put in over the past few years. I am sure that the 

many hours they have spent organising and serving teas has been much 

appreciated by staff, pupils and parents. 

Finally, thank you, the parents, for your support during this year; may it 

continue through next year. I am sure the Association will continue to support 

the School in whichever way it is able. 

C. Webber 

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ORIGINAL CONTRIBUTIONS 

COMPROMISE 

.Ellen Davison stirred ~er herbal t~a viciously, the fragrant steam rose slowly 

mto the room to be dIspersed qUIckly by the light breeze entering from the 

open french windows. She indicated, offering me a cup of the brew from a 

terracotta teapot, not willingly but with forced politeness. 

"\yell, Doctr," she began as I declined her invitation, "I believe you're 

wastmg your tIme here. I do not need any of your medication and I am 

perfectly fit. Save it for those who are ill." 

She sipped her tea venomously. 

"Miss Davison," I began tentatively, "these modern medicines can help 

your condition." But she was not listening, indeed she was not in the room. 

Having subdued my embarrassment I entered the garden where, having 

dodged a goat and several rows of beehives, I spied Miss Davison inside a 

neatly concealed garden shed. There was no need to speak. She knew my 

question and I kn.ew her answe.:, but she had to agree or accept the fatal 

consequence when It came. I studIed her face, there was no emotion about it. 

She was adamant that she would receive no medication but would trust in her 

own variety of natural remedies, although what I spoke was commonsense 

and my methods w~re the bette~ ones. ~t 

was not pride either that kept her 

away from my evemng surgery, Just feehngs for natural medicines and fresh 

air. In so~e cases my pr

"I'm sorry - I - I get carried away sometimes." Steele relaxed but he felt 

foolish. 

"Mr. Steele, I ass~re you that I am 100% serious but - as you wish." Once he 

was sure he had gamed the upper hand, Arthur rose from his seat with the 

grace of a swan (despite his frigidity he appeared a well educated and well 

~annered I?an) and moved swiftly to the coat pegs. Then he stopped in midfhgh~, 

t~rnmg. to look Steele in the eye. "I just thought that a man of your 

~redIt mIght dIscern more agreeably a figure with seven zeros." Heele broke 

mto a cold sweat and he could hear the beat of his heart in his ears. 

A card floated down onto the ordered, right-angled table-top. 

"I'll be awaiting your ~all, 

Thomas." Marx's cultured but rasping voice 

fl0'!lt~d 

ac.ross the room lIke the vapour of a mist out to sea, creeping and 

sWIrlmg, lIke the croak of a seagull and yet sharper to the point than a razor 

blade. 

Then he was gone in a ruffle of overcoat and scarf. 

Steele stood staring at the swinging door that was the last evidence of this 

wraith that had just been there. 

"Strange man." He tried to dismiss the short incident as he sat down to 

contin~e 

with his wor~, but :vas haunted for the rest of the day by those 

mysterIous abysses .WhIr1poo~mg down into Marx's mind and skinning his 

quarry before the kIll. But thIS one could not be caught without a bait - with 

the £10,000,000 at the forefront of his mind, Thomas called the number. 

T. Cooper 

everywhere, and the material was cut into suitable shapes and sizes. 

Then it was on to another conveyor belt. The left-hand coat pocket ended 

up in a large room with a continuous loud clattering. It was snatched off the 

moving belt by a bored young sewing machinist who was hoping for much 

more than just a job on the production line. It was the last piece she needed for 

this particular coat she was working on. It seemed about the same size as the 

right-hand pocket, maybe it :-vas just a little smaller - oh, who cared, anyway? 

She swiftly sewed it on, and put it on the conveyor belt moving parallel to 

the one the left-hand coat pocket came in on. 

A middle-aged woman took the coat off the belt, and poised it ready 

underneath her sewing machine. She was quite happy with life at the moment 

_ all her children had left home, and this was just a little job her husband had 

encouraged her to go for. It suited her fine; it needed hardly any exercising of 

the brain at all. She sewed the silk lining into the coat with very little effort, 

then she pushed open a large flap beside her and popped the coat in. 

lt slid down a chute into the packaging department. A young lad earning 

pin-money folded the coat neatly, wrapped it in crepe paper, boxed it, and 

then slapped an address label on the box. Harrods, Knightsbridge, London, 

England. 

A. Jesney 

THE MINK COAT 

The mink coat's left-hand pocket slipped quietly out of the ice-encrusted 

water. It swiftly made its way from the riverbank over the snow its dripping 

tail leaving a trail of pearls in the snow. 

' 

The grey-moustached man stealthily went from tree to tree, making sure his 

movements were not spotted by the left-hand coat pocket. He had noticed the 

flash offur ~s i! asce?ded from the water and had immediately pursued it. He 

was not enJoymg hImself. He had left his home with his rifle well before 

bre~kfast, 

and his stomach was now crying out for food. It was now just 

gettmg d~rk, a~d he had only shot three other minks. He knew he had only one 

chance wlth thIS left-hand pocket; a shot off target would result in the hunted 

creature disappearing back into the water. But he was an ex-KGB man a sure 

shot - he was bound to make a hit with very little effort. 

' 

He dropped to one knee, brought the rifle butt to his shoulder and fired. The 

left-hand pocket flopped limply on the snow. The Russian ran to collect his 

kill, his fist clenched with victory and a smile across his face. He bundled it in 

his bag and started for home, his mouth watering at the thought of a steak on 

his plate when he got there. 

On his way, he dropped his bag of mink in at the empty post office with a 

Berlin address card tied to it. 

' 

The left-hand coat pocket reached the factory with the other lifeless pieces 

of .fur a few d~ys later. The bag was emptied into a huge wire basket. The 

ammals were slIt down the belly by a woman who seemed to gain some sadistic 

plea.sure o~t of i!. She yanke.d out their innards, then set about obtaining the 

fur m as bIg a pIece as pOSSIble. When this was done, she threw them on a 

conveyor belt which took them into a well-lit room with guillotines 

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LOOK BACK ON THE CHERNOBYL DISASTER 

April 29. Chernobyl plant explodes. 

April 30. The West think that over 2,000 people are dead. Other reports say 

80 people died immediately, but Soviet authorities admit only two people are 

dead. The October Hospital in Kiev is now packed with radiation sickness 

victims. The nuclear plant is still blazing out of control. Scandinavian 

countries and Poland have reported rises in radiation. German experts think 

that over ten years, thousands of Europeans will die of cancer caused by the 

radiation. 

' 

Possible Meltdown 

1) Core heat rises too fast. 

2) Superheated fuel rods - melt down possible, rupturing containment. 

3) Any water coolant is vaporised, sending radioactive steam and gases into 

the atmosphere. 

4) Graphite tiles controlling nuclear reaction catch fire. 

May 1. A second reactor is under risk of a meltdown. The Poles have been 

told to throwaway their poisoned milk and the Swedes have been warned 

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against drinking rainwater. Meanwhile, the reactors are wrecked and blazing 

out of control. 

May 2. British students arrive back from Kiev and Minsk. High radiation 

levels are found on their clothes. The radiation levels are dropping according 

to the Soviet authorities. Meanwhile, the radiation cloud has spread over 

Romania, Hungary, Eastern Czechoslovakia and Austria. Sweden and 

Denmark have banned food imports from areas affected by fall-out. The 

radiation cloud is expected to reach the eastern coast of Britain as early as 

tomorrow. 

May 3. The fall-out reached Britain today and drifted along the south coast 

as far as Dorset. Experts stress that there is no danger from the radiation. 

May 4. The fire is still out of control. 

May 5. The Russians state that their figures of two dead and twenty 

critically injured are accurate. The Russians also confirm that over 49,000 

people have been evacuated from the Chernobyl area. 

May 6. North Wales, North England and Scotland have been told not to 

drink rainwater. According to the Soviet authorities the radiation leak at 

Chernobyl has been plugged. 

May 7. Thousands of people are trying to get out of Chernobyl and Kiev 

and escape to Moscow to avoid the radiation. 

May 8. More than 2,000 children arrive in Moscow from radiation-torn 

Kiev in three trains. Radiation levels in Kiev are said to be falling again, 

although there are still double tests on vegetables entering the city. The 

nuclear cloud comes back over Britain again, but again experts say there is no 

danger. 

May 9. The Russians are still battling to stop the radiation spread from 

Chernobyl. Sand, clay, lead and other materials are being dropped into the 

reactor to suffocate the fire. Experts are also working underneath the building 

to stop a possible meltdown. The evacuations from Chernobyl and Kiev are 

still continuing today. 

May 10. A concrete tomb is being built around the Chernobyl reactor to 

stop the radiation. There will also be a concrete wall underneath the reactor to 

stop a meltdown which is still possible. Reports say that the plant is still 

smouldering, but the core of the reactor has now been cooled to 300 0 

centigrade. 

D. Randall 

From small beginnings great 

drummers do appear 

A HOT JUNE DAY 

Although a soft breeze drifts 

Through a matt of dark hair 

On my head, I feel sluggish 

And tired. The sun is beating 

Down in waves of heat 

Creating an atmosphere blurred 

By flickering heat haze. My 

Feet bake in a casing 

That feels like an oven, and 

I stand there, swimming in this 

Ocean of deathly warmth. 

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D. Gedge 

Does it bite? The result of a Chemistry experiment.

FIRE 

It flickers, and in that tiny spark 

is liquid gold, so fresh, so frail 

and yet it seems so deathly pale. 

And hope is born from one small dot 

that shudders but begins to clot and 

form new boundaries, bright and hot. 

It glimmers, and slowly comes alive, so 

crisp, so ... nice, and yet it seems 

to beckon and entice. 

With golden fingers it gently touches 

paper that tingles and is consumed, 

and so the house is calmly doomed. 

In the computer room 

It glows, with all serenity and grace, 

it quickly bares its yellowed face, 

so happy, so full of joy, the house 

to it is just a toy. 

And so it starts to play a game, to eat, 

to burn, to take, to claim, and onward 

moves its fluttering self forever 

growing in its stealth. 

It leaps, and, with just a second more, 

. lets out a death-defying roar, so loud, 

so bold and yet so malevolently cold. 

Burning, falls the tattered frame, 

the remnants of its primeval game. 

And so it never seems to tire 

but can MAN properly control fire? 

H. Martin 

What is Mr. Shapland saying? 

HYPOCRISY 

Off to the shops on the weekly trip, 

Armed with a chequebook and shopping list, 

Mustn't buy French apples, 

Mustn't buy Spanish pears, 

Must stay faithful to British farmers; 

That's what the government says. 

The basket now is full, 

Full of British goods, 

She takes them back to her car 

And pauses to read the sticker. 

"Keep Land Rover British". 

She fills again with pride 

as she drives home in her Renault 5. 

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A. Cockerham

A VISIT TO THE DENTIST 

I'm going to the dentist, 

A horrible thing to do 

I hit my tooth on something hard - 

So now I cannot chew! 

My dentist's really horrible. 

He doesn't really care 

With one exception, though, I think - 

He's got a super chair! 

The worst bit's in the waiting room, 

Some people sit with ease 

But I just bite my fingernails - 

When, "David Ackroyd, please!" 

I'm walking to my dentist's room, 

My nails are feeling sore 

I cannot stop myself from saying - 

"I don't want anymore!" 

I'~ in the room and in the chair, 

Like stuck inside a jam jar 

I'll count to six and hold my breath - 

I - 2 - 3, AARRGH!! 

DANGER: Government Health Warning: This poem can seriously damage 

your health. 

D. Ackroyd 

"This isn't the Ben Nevis I used to know," remarked my brother. "All the 

times I've been here it's been raining and misty." 

After a long, hard slog we reached the summit. There were about fifty 

people up there sunbathing!!! That is practically unheard of in Scotland, the 

land of rain, the land of the brave and so on. 

We saw the memorial stone and the reefs and the little sheltering hut with 

the bright orange roof. 

After a while we started on the descent of Ben Nevis and ... Well, that's 

another story. 

C. Doodney 

MINI-SAGA COMPETITION 

We had a very disappointing response to the Mini-Saga competition as 

announced in last year's magazine. The best entry from the students came 

from H. Martin for his "Reflection", with l. Coleman's "The Last War" 

runner-up. 

The habit of contemplative writing must be encouraged amongst the old 

boys: it is good for the soul. 

Reflection 

The face was grotesque, twisted, mutilated. An eye bulged frog-like in one 

socket. The other was hollowly black. The upper lip curled, a sudden quiver 

left an ominous sarcastic twist. Bloated, the cheeks puffed out disease, and 

pallid tissue peeled. 

A stone fell, and the face rippled away. 

H. Martin 

THE ASCENT OF BEN NEVIS 

The summit of Ben Nevis towered above us as we struggled on up in the 

murderous, sweltering heat. Sweat glistened on our faces as we pushed 

r~lentlessly on up the rocky pathway. Shrubbery flanked each side of us and 

hId the long, stoney drop. We passed tourists who were wearing high heels as 

th:1 sat on rocks an~ co~plained .t~at 

they couldn't walk properly. 

Good God, dear, SaId a perspIrIng man. "I told you you shouldn't have 

worn them." 

"Oh, you're always getting at me. Everybody does, Mum, Dad ... " 

I felt sorry for the man. His wife must be paranoid. 

We rounded a corner a~d befo.re us lay a picturesque blue loch. It was salty 

water. It stretched for qUIte a dIstance, a blue void in a valley of grey. 

Then we passed a French couple. 

"le ne sais pas quelle conclusion en tirer," said a blonde woman. 

The man replied, "Ce n'etait pas de ma faute." 

We start~d the big climb, a~out half a mile of a rocky, windy footpath up 

alm~st vertIcally. The rocks Jud~ered and slipped as you stepped on them, 

causIng you to do an embarra~sIng, wobbly dance-like action up the path. 

There were a lot of sharp bends In the path and on one side of these we stopped 

for a rest by a boulder, a bite to eat and a drink. 

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The Last War 

He pressed the button. There was no turning back. Six thousand miles away, 

fearful voices were being drowned by the howling sirens. Four minutes was all 

they possessed. Then it happened. The world was destroyed as quickly and 

with as much vigour as· it had been created. 

J. Coleman 

"THE RUSSIAN SOLDIER" 

- The BBC2 drama about Germ Warfare 

Last year I was lucky enough to appear in a BBC2 drama called The Russian 

Soldier, written by Brian Ph elan from Pinford Farm, near Milborne Port. 

In February, 1985, I attended auditions for the part at the Digby Hall in 

Sherborne. There were four parts being given, one for a seven-year-old, an 

eleven-year-old, a twelve-year-old and a fourteen-year-old. After the first 

audition I was told Iwas down to the final eight. After the next day's rehearsal, 

taken by the Director and Production Managers, I was informed that I had 

been given the role of the eldest boy, Michael. 

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About three weeks later I attended rehearsals at the Acton Studios in 

London. At the end of March filming began, based at Pinford Farm, although 

there were scenes shot in other locations. Filming lasted for about three weeks; 

I was present for about one-and-a-half of them. 

On 5th March this year my family and I attended the preview of the film at 

the BBC Studios in London. The preview was for the cast, their families and 

the production team. 

The Russian Soldier, the chilling story of germ warfare and how it affected 

the lives of the people on an infected farm, was broadcast on BBC2 on 9th 

Ma~ch .. Its . th~)Ugh.t-prov?king ~heme was well received and I gained a 

fascmatmg mSIght mto thIS partIcular part of the world of the media. 

S.lackson 

TELEVISION 

How did we used to manage, 

Before we had T.V., 

No "A Team", "Dallas" or the like, 

For everyone to see. 

My parents say they used to talk, 

Play cards and have friends round, 

Now it's "Sit down, shut up, my programme's on, 

Don't you make a sound." 

If I could plan the programmes, 

They wouldn't be the same, 

Less snooker, soaps and advertisements, 

More musicals like "Fame". 

I wouldn't be without T.V. 

Because now our set's gone wrong, 

I find I really miss it, 

I hope it won't take long. 

To mend. 

M Cole 

EPIDEMIC - 

A short story 

The yellow school bu~ creaked a~d thumped its way down the hill, throwing 

up st

The 'phone rang in the President's office. 

"Sir, we must have a meeting on what to do about this waste spill." 

"Rightey ho, there; we'll have a conference at 7.30 about what to do." 

"Yes, sir, Mr. President." 

Inside the bus the conditions grew worse; it was becoming airless and the 

burns on the children were becoming very bad. They sat in their seats crying 

quietly, this interspersed occasionally with a cry of "Mummy, Mummy! I 

want my Mummy." The seats were starting to decay even more. 

"This meeting is brought to order. The case in point is that of the Idaho waste 

spill. It has contaminated a bus of school-children and they will of course 

die ... " 

"Yes, we know that." 

" ... as I was saying, they will die unless given hospital care in the St. Leon 

Clinic. However, ifthis hospital care is given there is a great possibility that the 

infection will spread and we will have a national epidemic on our hands." The 

Secretary of State finished speaking and the Defence Secretary gave his views: 

"There is, to me, no option. These children must die for the sake of 

America. If they live there will be an epidemic and we could all die. One 

cannister of gas and this problem could be solved. No-one need know. We can 

say they all died in an explosion and reconstruct the scene with a petrol tanker 

and have the bus blow up. Yes, that would be best." 

The Secretary of State called for a vote on the matter. It was taken but the 

President was left with the casting vote. 

"Okay, gentlemen, it looks as if it's all down to me to decide. Let me look at 

it again. First, if we admit to this accident, Russia will ha ve a perfect excuse to 

condemn us for chemical warfare testing and the whole world will back them. 

Second, the nation could be devastated by an epidemic ... " 

"For God's sake, man, don't you realise these are children's lives we're 

playing with. Jack said that the epidemic was only a possibility. We can't let 

these kids die. Have you no heart?" The senator's outburst took everyone by 

surprise, especially as he had interrupted the President. But the President did 

not seem very disturbed. 

"It is my opinion, then, that these children must die inside the bus." The 

President of the D.S.A. had spoken. 

Inside the bus gas started filtering in. Colin and Lynne sat in the front, locked 

in each other's arms. The children were still. Terribly disfigured, they felt no 

more. A small teddy bear fell to the floor, its arm burnt by the waste. 

M Stokes 

FIRE 

Fierce 

Igniting 

Red hot 

Exciting. 

B. Ireland 

OLD BOYS' NEWS 

Membership of the Association now stands at 500. This number is mc;tde uI? of 

487 Life Members, eight paid-up Annual Membe~s and five L~fe VIce 

Presidents. Since the publication of the last magazme the followmg have 

become members: D. Bradley-Carter (79 - 84), R. Balmford (79 - 86), R. 

Bealing (81 - 86), A. Beaumont (80 - 86), S. Brazier (81 - 86), I. Brooks (79- 

86), D. Browne (79 - 86), R. Common (53 - 56), N. Downton (79 - ?5), D. 

Foster-Pegg (84 - 86), J. V. Gale (79 - 86), S. Green (79 - 86), S. Harn~ (80- 

86), I. Haynes (80 - 86), G. Helson (40 - 44), R. Hole (79 - 86), C. Hoppe (56- 

60), M. Hoppe (79 - 86), P. Jesty (79 - 86), S. Jones (79 - 86), !. Langdon (79- 

86), J. N. Mabbott (79 - 86), J. P. Mitchell (79 - 86), D. E. Pmnock (84 - 86), 

D. Price (79 - 86), N. Sturgess (79 - 86), G. Weston (79 - 86), P. M. L. West on 

(75 - 80) and C. Wooff (81 - 86). 

THE YEAR'S ACTIVITIES 

Mr. R. D. Brewer placed the Association's wreath on the Honour Boards after 

the School's Remembrance Service in November, 1985. . 

The Soccer match against the School was on 1st March. After the prevIOUS 

year's wintry match in January it had been hoped t~

competition will again be o~ the day of the Dinner, 26th September, and any 

Old Fosterians who would hke to take part should contact H. J. House at 9 

Sherborne Road, Milborne Port, Sherborne, DT9 5AT. . 

The Dinner, again held at the School, was a very successfl:ll functIOn, 

attended by 66 Old Boys and the Head Boy of the SchooL T~e mam guest 'Y as 

Comd. P. A. Fish, R.N., an Old Fosterian, whose interestm~ and amusmg 

speech was much enjoyed. One pleasing featur~ of th~ Dmner was the 

attendance of four of the Association's five Life VIce-PresIdents - Mes~rs .. C. 

R. W. Francis, E. Hulme, C. J. Lea and C. W. Summerfield. ~he ASSOCiatIOn 

is again grateful to Mr. Summerfiel~ for a ~enerous donatIOn towards .the 

expenses of the occasion, as also to MISS Phylhs Andrews, who regularly gIves 

a contribution in memory of her late brother, who was a former Treasurer of 

the Association. . . 

In spite of these donations the evening r~sulted in a fma?-cIalloss of some 

£30 and the Committee has reluctantly dec~ded. that th~ pnce asked for THE 

1987 DINNER will have to be increased. ThIS Dmner wIll be on SATURDAY, 

26th SEPTEMBER at SEVEN FOR SEVEN-THIRTY at the School, and will 

cost £10 (£9 for 1987 leavers). Please make a no.te in y~:)Ur diaries now a~ NO 

OTHER NOTICE will be given. Will members mtendmg to be at the Dmn~r 

please also be sure to PAY IN ADVANCE as ~t is not f~ir on Mr. Pike, W~lO IS 

again arranging the Dinner and to whom, :VIth the Dmner Su~ CommItt.ee, 

the Association is most grateful, to expect hIm to spend the even!n~ collectmg 

money, which he must then look after over the week-end. ~lso, It IS necessary 

to give the caterer exact ~umb~rs sever~l days before the Dmner. As last year, 

a proforma is included wIth thIS magazme a~d members are urged to keep and 

use this, although it is of course not essentIal. 

MAGAZINE 

Because of the costs of production of the magazine, and the low state of the 

Association's finances, it seemed at one time that the present form of .t~e 

magazine would have to be replaced by one pr?duced.by amateur.s. That It IS 

not so is due partly to the efforts ofMr. House m form.mg a magazme fund (to 

which a most generous sum of about £180 was raIsed by a spontaneous 

collection at the Dinner) and to the kind offer ofMr. G. Bunter, a pa!t~er ~f 

Remous Ltd., Milborne Port, to print the magazine at cost. The AssocIatIOn IS 

most grateful to him. 

MARRIAGES . 

The Association sends congratulations and best wishes to all Old Fostenans 

who have been married in the past y:ear. These include: 

On 7th June, 1986, D. S. Rose (72 - 79) and Miss Karen Bailey at Sherborne 

Abbey Best man was B. White (72 - 79). 

On 21st June, 1986, K. V. Farley (68 - 74) and Miss Sally Wells of Southbourne, 

Bournemouth. B. Farley (63 - 67) was Best Man. 

and C. Dawson (73 - 80) also attended. 

BIRTHS .. 

On 28th October, 1985, to J. E. Treasure (69 - 76) and his wife, Chnstme, 

a son, Stuart Jack. 

On 20th March, 1986, to S. R. L. Easton (68 - 75) and his wife, Sandra, a son, 

Laurence, a brother for Celia. 

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eventual scoreline was 63 - 46 to the School. The O.F.A. VI was made up ofT. 

Ashmore, J. Treasure, R. Haines, M. Day, H. Wood and S. Shapland. 

Every member living in the locality had been circularised about the Skittles 

Evening but, disappointingly, a total of only eighteen members and their 

ladies attended. As a result, the Committee has reluctantly decided not to 

arrange such an event for 1987. 

The A.G.M. was also sparsely attended. At this, the Treasurer's report 

showed the Association's finances to be in a poor state. The year's 

expenditure, which had included some items left over from the previous year 

and some exceptional payments, such as a donation of £30 to the Friends of 

the Yeatman Hospital in memory of the late Chairman, Mr. A. E. H. Sweet, 

had exceeded the income by £574 and the increase in capital resources from 

Life Membership fees had been only£126. As a result ofthis, the Association's 

resources were down to £61 at the bank and approximately £1,000 invested. 

The meeting decided to raise Life Membership subscriptions to £10 and the 

sUbscription for new Annual Members to £2. Officers and Committee elected 

at the A.G.M. were: President, Mr. K. H. House; Chairman (for two years), 

Mr. R. D. Brewer; Secretary, Mr. S. G. McKay; Treasurer, Mr. J. W. Pike; 

Assistant Secretary and Sports Secretary, Mr. S. A. Shapland; Auditor, Mr. 

R. Haines; Committee: Messrs. T. W. Bennett, S. R. A. Foot, R. D. Gay, R. P. 

Green, R. G. Harris, E. Hulme, J. F. C. James, E. Pile, M. Tompkins, E. J. 

'Tothill and G. J. Treasure. At a later meeting Messrs. S. C. Burgess and N. 

Downton were co-opted to the Committee. 

The 1987 Annual General Meeting will be held at the School on Thursday, 

7th May, at 7.30 p.m. 

The Rugby Match against the School took place on Saturday, 20th 

September, and resulted, like the soccer, in a draw. There was never any doubt 

as to which team played the more technically sound game, but the fitness of 

the Old Boys and the sheer pluck of the School meant that this would be a 

close match. The O.F.A. conceded a try quite early in the game but soon 

levelled the score with an interception and a long run from which P. Jesty 

scored under the posts; R. Hole converted. The School took the lead again and 

put the O.P.A. defence under a great deal of pressure for long spells in the 

second half. However, a fast break from their own 22 metres area brought the 

Old Boys up to the line where they earned a scrum. In the last few moments of 

the match the O.F.A. scored the equalising try through R. Bealing. Team: R. 

Perham, S. Brazier, S. Mildenhall, M. Doodney, R. Bealing, J. Simpson, M. 

Eagers, S. Rawlinson, R. Hole, J. Hart, N. Downton, L Haynes, P. Jesty, J. 

Gale and a member of the School. 

An innovation this year was the establishment of an Old Fosterians' Golf 

Competition. This came about as a result of an informal meeting of Old Boys 

who decided to run an annual competition and to provide a trophy which will 

be called the "Ernest Hulme Old Fosterians' Trophy". As many Old Boys will 

be aware, Ernest Hulme (A.M. 1929 - 64) was for several years a scratch 

golfer. For this first competition only, local members were contacted and 

twelve players took part. These ranged in age from G. H. Hallett, in his 81st 

year, to J. C. Stringfellow, who left School last year and who, after a very close 

finish, became the first winner. The "field" included the present Headmaster, 

K. H. House, and his predecessor, C. J. Lea. The competition was played on 

the day of the Dinner and it is pleasing to report that Ernest Hulme was well 

enough to attend that function and to present the trophy. Next year's 

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Rev. W. F. E. Burnley (15-21), one of our older members, sen~ a welcome. letter 

last December. When he compared life at School today wIth that whIch he 

experienced during the First World ~ar, he w

confines his sailing to some three or four weeks each year off the Greek 

Islands, Turkey and Yugoslavia. It is many years sin~e h~ has met any Old 

Fosterians but he would be delighted to hear from any m hIS area. He has two 

children and two grandchildren. 

Lt. Col. J. Hambleton, M.B.E. (49-55) cel~bra!ed his Silver Weddi~g thi~ year. 

He is chief transport and movements offIcer m Hong Kong, dealmg wI!h all 

road transport shipping and national airlines, and has made regular tnps to 

Kathmandu an'd Calcutta; he also has responsibility for Korea and ~~~nel. He 

lives on Stonecutters' Island in Hong Kong harbour - an

farm before going to Seale-Hayne Agricultural College. 

RA. Jones (68-75) is completing a qualified helicopter instructor's course at 

RA.F. Shawbury, after which he will return to RNAS Culdrose to instruct 

with 705 Naval Air Squadron. He describes his hobby as "rebuilding my 

house"! 

R. R Jones (69-76) is a specialist salesman with Alexander, Laing and 

Cruckshank. 

R. E. G. Jones (67-74) has now qualified as an architect. He took a RA. 

(Architecture) at Kingston Polytechnic in 1980 in 1984 he obtained a 

Dipl~ma. in Architecture and the following yea; took his final R1.RA. 

exam~natIOn. J:Ie was for a .time in Pool.e with an architects' practice and has 

been mvolved m work rangmg from deSIgning bathroom extensions for Local 

Authority housing in Lymington to designing elevations for a multi-million 

poun.d offic~ complex in Andover. At a party in Poole he met S. Davies (64-70) 

:vho IS workmg.for the.Ordnance Survey around Southampton. He now lives 

m L(;mdon and IS workmg in Westminster in Sir Hugh Canon's office on a new 

ParlIamentary building in Whitehall. His leisure activities include badminton 

squash and music. 

' 

M. J. L~)Ve (76-82) is to be. congratulated on obtaining a First Class Honours 

Degree m Management SCIence and Computing at the University of Kent. He 

also was awarded a Faculty Prize for his performance in Part II to add to the 

Ernst and Whinney Prize reported last year. He is now studying with Ernst 

and Whinney in London to become a Chartered Accountant. 

S. G. McKay (A.M. 46-79) has recently had published a book on the history of 

Milborne Port. 

A. P. ~cQ~een (76-83~ recently graduated with an Upper Second Honours 

Degree m BIOlogIcal SCIences. (Pl,:,-~t Bio~ogy) at the University of Birmingham 

and has started work as a SCIentIfIc OffIcer on a potato breeding programme 

at the Plant Breeding Institute, Cambridge. 

R. Manat.on (77~84) is in his third year at St. Catherine's College, Cambridge, 

whe~e he IS re~dmg Natural Science. Among his other interests he has taken up 

rowmg and hIS Colleg.e VIII were very successful in the May races. He reports 

that S. ~aton (77-84) IS now married and living in Barnsley and that A. Beard 

(77-84) IS engaged. . 

E.. F. C. Mear (39-45) retired from the Headship of Halstock (near Yeovil) 

pnmary school at the end of the Summer Term. At the same time, the school 

closed and he arranged for a Rolls Royce to take the last seventeen children 

home. 

S. D. L. Mildenhall (78-85) began his training at the Royal Naval College 

D~rtmouth, in May and represented the College at water polo on a tour of 

GIbraltar. He keeps up his rugby and basketball. At Dartmouth he met J. 

Gomm (82-85) who passed out of the College as a Midshipman in JUly. 

FI~. Lt. 1. Milton (64-7~) has b~en po~ted to No. 216 Squadron at RA.F. 

Bnzenorton as a Captam on Tnstar aIrcraft. Prior to this posting he was a 

Hercules Captain on No. 30 Squadron, RA.F. Lyneham. His last task on the 

Hercules was relief flying in Ethiopia. 

Rev. N. J. Orchard (68-75) was ordained priest on 29th June. His first mass at 

St. Paul's, Totte?ham, was attended by his brother, A. C. J. Orchard (66-73) 

and D. K. Watkms (67-74). In early May he came to Sherborne with a West 

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Indian Steel Band from St. Paul's School and on 23rd May he was the preacher 

at the School's Founder's Day Service. 

J. Partridge (69-76) is in advertising, with McCann-Erickson in London. He 

has a son aged three-and-a-half and a daughter one year old. 

W. J. Paulley (39-46) is a School Counsellor at Blandford Upper School. He 

lives at Durweston where he is a Parish Councillor and a member of the 

Church Council. His sporting activities are now largely confined to umpiring 

at cricket. He has a son, married with two children, and a daughter. 

M. A. Pearse-Danker (75-82) is now a dairy farmer. Besides animals and 

people he gives his interests as tr~velling a~d.art. He gives news ofL. p. Va~ah 

(75-82), who is at Bracknell WIth the MmIstry of Defence, workmg WIth 

computers. 

R. J. Perham (77-84) is a student at CCAT, Cam,?ridge. Through his 

association with R. Manaton (77-84) he has been playmg rugby for the St. 

Catherine's College 1st XI. His cricket is mainly for Sherborne 2nd XI. He 

played both games for the O.F.A. teams and captained them at rugby. 

G. H. D. Pitman (41-49) teaches at St. Al.dhelm's S~hool, S~erborne, where he 

is Head of Religious Studies and of SOCIal EducatIOn. He IS well known as a 

historian of Sherborne and has published Exploring Sherborne (1966) and 

Sherborne Observed (1983). He was founder Secretary of the Sherborne 

Historical Society from 1957 to 1960, has twice b:en its Cha~rman (196~ to 

1965 and 1980 to 1984) and is currently a Vice-PreSIdent. He gIves much tlII~e 

to the Abbey and is a Lay Pastoral Assistant and master of the Servers; he IS 

also a member of Sherborne Deanery Synod Standing Committee and 

Sherborne Abbey P.c.c. and Editor of the Sherborne Deanery Newsletter. 

Besides all this he is a Brother of the A1mshouse, a member and past 

Chairman of th~ Amateur Players of Sherborne, a life member of the Society 

of Dorset Men of Sherborne Museum, of the West Mill Preservation Society, 

of Sherborne Arts Centre Association and of the Sherborne Society. He is also 

a member of the Advisory Council of the London Appreciation Society and 

an associate member of the Dorset Building Preservation Trust. He lectures 

extensively on local history and architecture and on Thomas Hardy and has 

recently recorded with the Yetties "The M~sical Her~tage of Thomas Hardy:'. 

He wrote the script and produced Fortune s Fold, a vIde.o ab~)Ut Sherborne, m 

the summer of 1985 and in February, 1986, appeared WIth SIr Harry Secombe 

on the ITV programme Highway. 

W. J. Ricketts (38-43), a retired Inspector with the Dorset Police, is now 

working with teenagers with behaviour problems at an adolescent and young 

persons' psychiatric unit. He is a Ch~rchwarden a~ ~~. GeC?rge's Churc~, 

Langton Matravers. Besides his interest m Church actIVItIes he IS concerned m 

local charities, especially with the disabled and youth. 

J. A. Roberts (72-79) obtained an honours dewee t~is summer i.n the Histo~y of 

Art, Philosophy and Politics at Newcastle UmversIty. Latert~Is year he WIll be 

joining "Encounter Overland", and, next summer, conductmg tours to ou.tof-the-way 

places. He has held a TA Commission for the past two years and m 

this connection has made two visits to Canada. 

J. S. Simpson (78-85) recently retur~ed from New ~ealan.d, w~ere he ,,:,orked 

on a small farm near Hamilton. He IS now at Readmg UmversIty studymgfor 

a B.Sc.(Hons.) in Agriculture. 

N. Sims (75-77) obtained a B.A.(Hons.) at Maidstone Art College in the 

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summer. He is engaged to a girl from Barton Mills, Suffolk, whom he met at 

college. 

W. K. Smethurst (58-63) has left The Archers after being its editor for eight 

years and has moved to Central Television, where he will produce Crossroads. 

J. Stringfellow (77-84) is reading Mathematics at Leeds University. He plays 

cricket for Sherborne 2nd XI and, as reported elsewhere, won the inaugural 

Old Fosterian Golf Competition. 

C. W. Summerfield (13-14), one of the Association's Vice-Presidents, still runs 

his Coal and Builders' Merchant business in his 86th year and is the oldest 

working merchant in Shropshire. He has been a Councillor on what is now 

South Shropshire District Council for thirty-five years and was Chairman of 

his Parish Council for forty-five years - 

and is now Parish Clerk. He 

occasionally sees R. O. Taylor (57-62) who is a solicitor in Ludlow, and J. 

Phillimore (58-61). 

J. E. Treasure (69-76) has returned to international banking and has recently 

moved to Basingstoke. The birth of his son last year is reported elsewhere. 

D. K. Watkins (67-74) is a Senior Auditor at the National Audit Office where 

he is responsible for the audit of national museums and galleries. He lives in 

London, where he is Treasurer of his local parish Church and, as a member of 

the Steering Committee, is involved in designing a new Church building. 

R. S. Webb (38-45) has been manager of Lloyds Bank, Lewes, for the last 

seventeen years, during which time the staff has increased from ten to forty. 

He remarried some three years ago and he and his wife have five children 

between them, ranging in age from thirty to twenty-two. For their honeymoon 

he and his wife went on the Orient Express to Venice and Verona. He is a 

Governor of Northease Manor School and of Lewes Technical College. An 

illness some years ago has precluded active participation in sport, but he is a 

regular supporter of Brighton and Hove Albion. He looks forward to 

revisiting Sherborne one day. 

K. B. Whittaker (74-80) whose marriage is given earlier, has been working in 

the telecommunications industry since 1981. 

H. G. Wood (66-73) is Editor of Pulman's Weekly News and Reporting Editor 

of the Western Gazette. He has two daughters and a son. 

OBITUARIES 

We have heard with regret of the deaths of the following Old Fosterians and 

send condolences to their families. 

Jack Stickland (1939-43) died at Southampton on 12th January. After 

National Service in the Navy he worked for some years with Dyers of 

Sherborne. 

George Arthur Toose died peacefully at South Petherton Hospital in his 85th 

year, on 21st March. 

R. W. Hughes (1931-39), who was a Life Member of the Association, died on 

18th April. 

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