http://www.burtongrammar.co.uk/forum/ Burton Grammar School: Recent Posts en Wed, 07 Jan 2009 09:59:59 +0000 http://www.burtongrammar.co.uk/forum/topic.php?id=30#post-37 Fri, 25 Jul 2008 08:40:01 +0000 admin 37@http://www.burtongrammar.co.uk/forum/ <p>I was in your year and I can very vaguely remember you John. Any photos from the seventies to refresh my memory would be good. </p> http://www.burtongrammar.co.uk/forum/topic.php?id=30#post-36 Tue, 22 Jul 2008 13:35:57 +0000 jmaafs 36@http://www.burtongrammar.co.uk/forum/ <p>I live in a small town called New Cumnock (between the main towns of Ayr &#38; Dumfries in the west of Scotland) with my partner (Janice) of the last 19 years.<br /> I spend most of my time either working (IFA) playing golf or generally lounging about the house.<br /> Living well, haven’t been back to Burton since leaving approximately 1975 Always meant to visit, never got round to it, many fond memories of place and people, don’t suppose it will look the same. </p> http://www.burtongrammar.co.uk/forum/topic.php?id=29#post-35 Sat, 12 Jul 2008 10:44:22 +0000 bigtuk 35@http://www.burtongrammar.co.uk/forum/ <p>Oh! and it's Phill Hutchinson, not Paul, sitting next to me. he'still hanging around the pubs , uusually the Anchor, Devonshire or Billy's. </p> http://www.burtongrammar.co.uk/forum/topic.php?id=29#post-34 Fri, 11 Jul 2008 16:35:00 +0000 bigtuk 34@http://www.burtongrammar.co.uk/forum/ <p>And a great fan of BGS trivia.</p> <p>Can anyone tell me when the copper roof blew off? I have recently been in touch with another OB who asked the question.I am now recovering from a nast brain haemorrhage from just before last Christmas so when my typing improves I intend to make a nuisance of myself on here!<br /> Incidently on the Swimming phot of 1964 I am th angelic looking f02!! on the front row 2nd from left. </p> http://www.burtongrammar.co.uk/forum/topic.php?id=23#post-33 Fri, 11 Jul 2008 16:27:26 +0000 bigtuk 33@http://www.burtongrammar.co.uk/forum/ <p>Sad that two good pals from intake of 1960 have passed away within the last two years or so,Paul Wheeldon and Ken Jordan. I only managed to meet with Ken just before he died and Managed to attend his funeral which was a real eye opener on a much loved guy I didn't really know at all </p> http://www.burtongrammar.co.uk/forum/topic.php?id=28#post-32 Wed, 18 Jun 2008 15:26:18 +0000 keith large 32@http://www.burtongrammar.co.uk/forum/ <p>Whilst painstakingly compiling the database collected for use at the proposed BGS Grand Reunion, it is a very noticeable statistic that less than 5% of those I have corresponded with have admitted to being in Clive house.<br /> Please let me know if you were a 'Clivee', surely we were not that bad at everything, or were we ?<br /> Keith Large (1967 intake) </p> http://www.burtongrammar.co.uk/forum/topic.php?id=26#post-31 Tue, 17 Jun 2008 11:03:07 +0000 Ian Pidoux 31@http://www.burtongrammar.co.uk/forum/ <p>I was at BGS from 1942 to 1950 When I first arrived there were a and b forms in every year except 3 which had just one form in it. c forms were added sometime later so I suppose 3b and 3c c ame into existence then </p> http://www.burtongrammar.co.uk/forum/topic.php?id=27#post-30 Wed, 11 Jun 2008 12:41:31 +0000 kevin 30@http://www.burtongrammar.co.uk/forum/ <p>If you have a few minutes to spare when you're in town take a stroll down Lichfield Street and into Bond Street. </p> <p>Stand in the car park on the left and a few things might surprise you. Firstly, how on earth did a school, all the outbuildings and playground fit into such a small space? </p> <p>Now walk up to the back of the car park and examine the wall. There's a blackboard attached to it and I'm pretty certain it's the one from G room, the classroom with the sloping floor. I can remember Ronnie Illingworth hurling a blackboard duster up to the back row. You can get your bearings from that point. A few yards to the right across a narrow corridor was the chemistry lab. From there you can easily locate what was the main hall and adjacent rooms.</p> <p>Strangely, though, two of the old classrooms are still standing. They are what we thought were "temporary" huts behind and to the right of the old bicycle shed. I think they were known as Y room and Z room (or it might have been X and Y). The one furthest from the sheds was our first form room, form 1B in 1954. I think Ellick (Ernie) Ward was our form master Amazingly the two rooms are still being used, apparently by the tech college.</p> <p>David Moore </p> http://www.burtongrammar.co.uk/forum/topic.php?id=26#post-29 Thu, 05 Jun 2008 04:35:51 +0000 K. W. Arnold 29@http://www.burtongrammar.co.uk/forum/ <p>I was at BGS from 1943 through 1952. There were three fifth forms (a, b and c) and no 3a that I can remember.</p> <p>Ken Arnold </p> http://www.burtongrammar.co.uk/forum/topic.php?id=26#post-28 Mon, 26 May 2008 12:47:02 +0000 Bime 28@http://www.burtongrammar.co.uk/forum/ <p>Can you remember whether there was a form 5x when you were at BGS? Was there a form 3a and if so when was it removed? </p> http://www.burtongrammar.co.uk/forum/topic.php?id=2#post-27 Sun, 25 May 2008 13:27:06 +0000 admin 27@http://www.burtongrammar.co.uk/forum/ <p>I didn't take any photos but Deryck Barker was hovering around with one and someone took a video of some magic.</p> <p>I am not sure if these will surface. </p> http://www.burtongrammar.co.uk/forum/topic.php?id=25#post-26 Sun, 25 May 2008 09:04:03 +0000 Bime 26@http://www.burtongrammar.co.uk/forum/ <p>I don't remember there being any House Crests at Bond Street, perhaps they were introduced on moving to Mill Hill Lane.<br /> Any Bondites concur? </p> http://www.burtongrammar.co.uk/forum/topic.php?id=2#post-25 Sun, 25 May 2008 08:55:12 +0000 Bime 25@http://www.burtongrammar.co.uk/forum/ <p>Any chance of photos from the Reunion Kevin? </p> http://www.burtongrammar.co.uk/forum/topic.php?id=24#post-24 Fri, 23 May 2008 18:54:27 +0000 admin 24@http://www.burtongrammar.co.uk/forum/ <p>Although the BurtonGrammar email group has proved very useful, and will continue to do so, it does have a few failings, not least that it does not preserve any record of emails so new members have simply missed them. More worthwhile posts will be retained here.</p> <p>Another problem is that not all members want to receive ALL emails. This Forum allows members to be selective about what they read by simply registering an interest in Topics of interest. </p> http://www.burtongrammar.co.uk/forum/topic.php?id=23#post-23 Fri, 23 May 2008 18:28:13 +0000 admin 23@http://www.burtongrammar.co.uk/forum/ <p>Are you an ex-BGS pupil or do you know what happened to anyone?</p> <p>Please provide a short account here and, if you can, indicate what year intake they were. </p> http://www.burtongrammar.co.uk/forum/topic.php?id=22#post-22 Fri, 23 May 2008 18:25:28 +0000 admin 22@http://www.burtongrammar.co.uk/forum/ <p>Well, still doing Open Source and Linux, but working for Canonical - the people behind Ubuntu, the most popular Linux distro. If you don't know what that is, ubuntu , but if you do, well you do ;-) </p> <p>Finally moved into the underground house - and still travelling too much and working too hard. I though that by the time you were fifty, the world was beginning to slow down ....... fat chance ! </p> http://www.burtongrammar.co.uk/forum/topic.php?id=21#post-21 Fri, 23 May 2008 18:24:39 +0000 admin 21@http://www.burtongrammar.co.uk/forum/ <p>Now working on a Police Helicopter out of Wolverhampton having been Bank Clerk, Sales Reps unemployed &#38; Coach driver. </p> <p>Married twice, (2nd times better, trust me!!)<br /> 3 kids by first, 2 by second, 2 horses, 2 dogs &#38; a cat.<br /> Still see Paul (zooke) Campion &#38; David (Benny) Holmes.<br /> Still love and have two wheels. latest is Kawasaki ZZR1400 </p> http://www.burtongrammar.co.uk/forum/topic.php?id=20#post-20 Fri, 23 May 2008 18:23:36 +0000 admin 20@http://www.burtongrammar.co.uk/forum/ <p>After 3 years in Wolverhampton riding motorbikes, losing my licence and sometimes studying graphics I joined the graphics department at ATV in Birmingham. </p> <p>The next year I married Diane, my girlfriend since 1973, anyone remember Diane?... too good for me but I always was lucky!<br /> We have 3 teenagers, Rachel 19, Patrick 16 and Eleanor 14. Rachel's now spending my money at University in Leeds..second year already. Patrick's just put us through the hell that is GCSE's while losing large strips of flesh skateboarding and mountain biking.<br /> I now run the Carlton design teams at various sites across the country... but still spend most of my time at the studios in Birmingham. </p> <p>We became vegetarian in 1981 following experience of the horrors of factory farming and started campaiging for animal rights shortly after. We abandoned animal food in 1985 when we went vegan... kids and all. </p> <p>Anyone who remembers me tucking into sausage, egg and chips in the canteen in Wolverhampton might be surprised... still probably saved me frooronary! </p> http://www.burtongrammar.co.uk/forum/topic.php?id=19#post-19 Fri, 23 May 2008 18:22:34 +0000 admin 19@http://www.burtongrammar.co.uk/forum/ <p>I actually left Burton Grammer at the end of the second year but thought most of the people I was at Joseph Clark and the Grammer School might have left around this date. (Start date would be so much simpler!) </p> <p>Ok so I'm now a Pharmacist and have worked for Boots for 20years which is pretty scary. </p> <p>I currently manage one of our large Stores in Woking Surrey, and live in Starwberry Hill Twickenham SW London. Married to Elaine (also a pharmacist) with 2 daughters Emma 16 and Kate 13 </p> <p>I would love to hear from "anyone who knows me" in particular John Griffin, Robert Whetton and Ian Rose please do not be affended if you're not mentioned. </p> http://www.burtongrammar.co.uk/forum/topic.php?id=18#post-18 Fri, 23 May 2008 18:21:16 +0000 admin 18@http://www.burtongrammar.co.uk/forum/ <p>Happily living with the same man for 28 years (well, that probably comes as no surprise to anyone!). Took degrees in English and psychology and was a Communications Manager for the government. Living near York with Paul, now (2007) a year into a civil partnership. Left work early 2007 to set up a plain English consultancy. Horribly overweight and stressed out. Oh, and bald as a coot. </p> <p>Had a mini stroke in 2003 and lost a bit of use of left side. Now mostly back in working order. 'Fraid I've got a bit forgetful, so forgive me if I take a while to respond to messages. You might also have to explain who you are in na bit more depth than usual. I seem only to remember the bad times at school! </p> http://www.burtongrammar.co.uk/forum/topic.php?id=17#post-17 Fri, 23 May 2008 18:20:22 +0000 admin 17@http://www.burtongrammar.co.uk/forum/ <p>I am living in Ashby-de-la-Zouch, married with 3 boys between the ages of 11 and 17. I started work in mining and am now in project management in the nuclear industry.... no worries there then. Interests consist mainly of watching the kids having interests, but I do play golf badly if anyone fancies a trash. </p> http://www.burtongrammar.co.uk/forum/topic.php?id=16#post-16 Fri, 23 May 2008 18:19:41 +0000 admin 16@http://www.burtongrammar.co.uk/forum/ <p>Private music teacher (accordion and piano) in County Cavan (Ireland). Married for 16 years to Yvonne (Irish). One 7 year old daughter (Holly), and two dogs. </p> http://www.burtongrammar.co.uk/forum/topic.php?id=15#post-15 Fri, 23 May 2008 18:18:45 +0000 admin 15@http://www.burtongrammar.co.uk/forum/ <p>After school, I trained as English and drama teacher but went into journalism and worked for BBC local radio before becoming print journalist and editing local newspaper group. Moved into corporate PR ten years ago and now working in London. Married to Alison and have two sons Daniel (22) and Sam (20). </p> http://www.burtongrammar.co.uk/forum/topic.php?id=14#post-14 Fri, 23 May 2008 18:17:45 +0000 admin 14@http://www.burtongrammar.co.uk/forum/ <p>Still living in Burton. Married to Anne with two girls Emma (19) and Laura (17). </p> <p>Left British Midland Airways in 2000 and now I work as a Service Manager for ICL. My client is based in Lytham St Annes and Edinburgh, so I travel a lot! </p> <p>Just starting the final year of my MBA. </p> http://www.burtongrammar.co.uk/forum/topic.php?id=13#post-13 Fri, 23 May 2008 18:16:50 +0000 admin 13@http://www.burtongrammar.co.uk/forum/ <p>Still living in Burton area with my wife (of 28 years) Gill, my sons Adam (19) and Paul (29 plus !!).<br /> Financial Director for a group of companies based in Chesterfield. </p> <p>Stressed out, dickie heart, overweight but happy !!! </p> http://www.burtongrammar.co.uk/forum/topic.php?id=12#post-12 Fri, 23 May 2008 18:12:01 +0000 admin 12@http://www.burtongrammar.co.uk/forum/ <p>1976 - 1979 Loughborough College of Art and Design<br /> 1979 - 1981 Notts County Council </p> http://www.burtongrammar.co.uk/forum/topic.php?id=11#post-11 Fri, 23 May 2008 18:10:49 +0000 admin 11@http://www.burtongrammar.co.uk/forum/ <p>After studying Microbiology at Leeds I've eventually ended up in the Food Industry. Now living in Lincolnshire and working in Nottingham - a pig of a drive each day. Four children, no pets and 4 mountain bikes. And yes I know you can't ride them all at the same time - but the colours, the wheels, the mechs ......... </p> http://www.burtongrammar.co.uk/forum/topic.php?id=10#post-10 Fri, 23 May 2008 18:09:51 +0000 admin 10@http://www.burtongrammar.co.uk/forum/ <p>April, 2003 - Happily married to Sue for 23 years, with 2 children aged 17 &#38; 15, I have just completed my first year of living in England after spending 20 years in Hong Kong. </p> <p>I am now working from home near Burton-on-Trent, &#38; generally available to meet old mates, for a round of golf, game of squash, or a pint or two. </p> http://www.burtongrammar.co.uk/forum/topic.php?id=9#post-9 Fri, 23 May 2008 18:08:57 +0000 admin 9@http://www.burtongrammar.co.uk/forum/ <p>I live in a small market town, work for a local firm, and am a member of the local running club. Just as keen about running as I always have been. I am still interested in art - drawing, painting and sculpture. </p> <p>I occasionally do artwork for money and recently become a keen woodturner. I will probably be making a move in career soon, though staying in Wales. I am hoping to be one of the top regional runners for my age. I have come to know North Wales very well, and I am gradually becoming more fluent in Welsh. </p> http://www.burtongrammar.co.uk/forum/topic.php?id=8#post-8 Fri, 23 May 2008 18:08:02 +0000 admin 8@http://www.burtongrammar.co.uk/forum/ <p>After Leeds University, did a PhD in London and a post-doc in Germany. Back to Liverpool as a lecturer in 1983/4. Currently Senior Tutor in medicine, and University Teaching Fellow. Also ordained in 1994 and currently curate in charge of St. Michael and All Angels Altcar, and an ACF chaplain. </p> <p>Otherwise - happily married since 1979 (Sue, a teacher) with two daughters (15 and 18). Overweight and overworked. </p> http://www.burtongrammar.co.uk/forum/topic.php?id=7#post-7 Fri, 23 May 2008 18:06:41 +0000 admin 7@http://www.burtongrammar.co.uk/forum/ <p>Worked in financial services for almost all of his career, initially for Prudential and more recently in an Independent financial advisory company which he set up with colleagues in 1999. </p> <p>He has been married to karen now for 25 years, and has 2 daughters Faye aged 22 and Shelley aged 20. He left Burton in 1984 and has lived in Wollaton, Nottingham since.</p> <p>Still a regular supporter of Burton Albion though and will be at Eton park for most matches. </p> http://www.burtongrammar.co.uk/forum/topic.php?id=6#post-6 Fri, 23 May 2008 18:04:28 +0000 admin 6@http://www.burtongrammar.co.uk/forum/ <p>Ian left BGS in 1973 and joined the Staffordshire Police Cadets. A few years later, he enrolled as a PC and after 30 yrs retired. He is still in the Force working as an analyst but now as a Police Staff member. </p> <p>He has been married for 29 years and as two grown-up kids. </p> http://www.burtongrammar.co.uk/forum/topic.php?id=5#post-5 Fri, 23 May 2008 18:02:21 +0000 admin 5@http://www.burtongrammar.co.uk/forum/ <p>'Jes' is a Chef and was Chef on North Sea Oil &#38; Gas Rigs.</p> <p>He lives in Carlisle and has two daughters. </p> http://www.burtongrammar.co.uk/forum/topic.php?id=4#post-4 Fri, 23 May 2008 18:00:00 +0000 admin 4@http://www.burtongrammar.co.uk/forum/ <p>Bernard Crump M.B. Ch.B. MRCP(UK) FFPH</p> <p>Birmingham University Medical School and spent 7 years doing medical and clinical research in Birmingham, Canterbury and London. </p> <p>In 1987 he did a post graduate training in Public Health medicine and earned the title of Professor.</p> <p>He has been a Public Health director ever since in various towns in the Midlands. </p> <p>While at the Grammar School he was a member of the Youth Choir and the Little Theatre Players. </p> <p>In September 2003 he opened the new Winshill Health Centre.<br /> Now Chief Executive of the Shropshire and Staffordshire Strategic Health Authority. </p> <p>Married to GP with two children, Thomas and Eleanor. </p> http://www.burtongrammar.co.uk/forum/topic.php?id=3#post-3 Fri, 23 May 2008 17:58:23 +0000 admin 3@http://www.burtongrammar.co.uk/forum/ <p>The BGS_Reunion group are to stage a large BGS reunion towards the end of this year.</p> <p>Since the OBA doesn't cater too well for 'younger' ex-pupils, it is not too surprising that a separate group has emerged.</p> <p>Although very different to the long established formal AGM and Annual Dinner, it would nice if somehow it could be done in association with the OBA. Who knows, it could even lead to some much needed cross-pollination!! </p>