Rossallian Club News

Redvers Wilbur Takes Up the Challenge in NZ

Congratulations to Redvers Wilbur, last year's Rossall School Captain, and son of ex-Head Tim Wilbur, on gaining a place in the prestigious College House, Christchurch University in New Zealand.

.

We wish you all the best, Redvers, in your studies next year.

Sam Moore on Radio Lancashire

Sam Moore is to perform on BBC Radio Lancashire on the 6^th of November as part of the "Ladies at Lunch" programme and will provide two musical performances (one at 11:45am and another at 12:45pm) to break up the show. He will useg the opportunity to showcase one of his new Flamenco compositions ‘Rondeñas’ at the 11:45 performance.

.

In addition, he will be performing a traditional Spanish Flamenco tune by Juan Serrano called ‘Lamento Gitano’ at 12:45pm.

.
To view the gallery of this match, please click here.....

Old Girls'" Hockey Challenge

For the first time this year we had an “Old Girls” hockey match against the 1st XI to conclude the 1st XI’s pre-season training. It was fantastic to see so many old girls - who tried to lull us into a false sense of security by claiming they hadn’t played hockey since they left school – their skill and fitness certainly didn’t confirm this!!
.
With 12 players (after Dana Takeuchi kindly “volunteered” her services – debuting at the game of hockey) the Old Girls, comprising of four ex-school hockey captains, gave the young 1st XI a very tough match. Despite their youth , the 1st XI came out as 3 – 1 winners. We would like to make this a permanent fixture in the calendar, and those Old Girls who were unable to make it this year – put next year's date in your diary now – Sunday 31st August 2008.
.
My thanks to all the Old Girls who dusted off their sticks to play it really was a very enjoyable day and I look forward to seeing you all again next year!
.

1982 

.

2008

Anne and Harry Are Real Diamonds

There have been many successful partnerships at Rossall over the years, but not many as successful as Anne and Harry Rowbotham!  The couple celebrated their Diamond Wedding Anniversary on 7th February 2008.

.

Many of you will remember Harry, a skilled joiner and carpenter who joined Rossall Maintenance team in 1962 (and still comes into School on a couple of days a week to show the new boys how it's done!) and Anne, who came to work part time in 1968 and then was Postmistress and Tuck Shop Manager from 1973 until her retirement in 1986.

.

The Rowbothams have 3 children David, Nicholas and Stacey, and 2 grandchildren, Lucy (21) and Emma (18), who all attended a lunchtime celebration at the Hilton in Blackpool, together with 80 guests, including many Rossallian friends.

.

To view a larger version of these pictures,  please click on the relevant image.

Kellie Anne Calnan weds James Ramsey Atkins

J R Atkins (O & MF 90-97) has married Kellie Anne Calnan on Friday, November 10 2007 at St. John’s Episcopal Church, Montclair.

.

To read the full article please click here .....

England’s oldest international dies at 95

ENGLAND'S oldest surviving rugby union international, Jack Ellis, has died in Northampton. He was 95.

A classics teacher who taught at Fettes College, Rossall and Scarborough Boys' High School, he was born on October 28, 1912, in Rothwell near Leeds.

He played club rugby for Wakefield, playing five times for Yorkshire in 1938 and representing England the following year.

advertisement
He made his only appearance in the last England international before the outbreak of World War Two, playing at scrum half in the 9-6 victory over Scotland at Murrayfield on March 18, 1939.

He also played five times for the Barbarians.

He leaves a widow Joy and sons David and Richard.

A service to commemorate his life was held at St Andrew's Church, Steyning, West Sussex on Tuesday, December 11, at 11.30am.