Category Archives: News Archive

News Submitted – November 2011 Many congratulations to Jonathan Smith (StB’98) on his recent engagement to Aoife Kilpatrick on the 21st October 2011.  The happy couple are planning their wedding for early 2012. Our heartfelt congratulations to Felix Sainsbury-Martinez (C’09) who received, for the second year running, a Dean’s Commendation at Exeter University where he is studying Astro Physics, Quantum [...]

News Submitted – September 2011 Joan Edey, long time Medical Sister of Worth School, died last Thursday 22nd September 2011 aged 95 years.  Her funeral will take place at Worth Abbey on Friday 7th October at 2.30pm and Worthians are most welcome to attend. Congratulations to Jamie Dunster (B’85), Fraser Moore (G’95), Gordon Moore (G’85), Michael Gabriel [...]

News Submitted – July 2011 Our heartfelt thanks to Ben Hamilton (B’91) who so valiantly took on the organisation of the Class of 1986-91 : 30-Year Reunion remotely from his base outside the UK.  He cajoled 31 Worthians and seven staff into attending an informal gathering at the Courthouse Modern Hotel just off Oxford Street, London W1 on Saturday [...]

News Submitted – May 2011 Congratulations to Mickey Morrissey (R’77) and his son, Hugo, who completed the Edinburgh Marathon on the 22nd May 2011 in 3 hours 58 minutes and 3 hours 56 minutes respectively.  They got off to a fantastic start, completing the first half in 1:49 and 20 miles in 2:55 minutes – then they found themselves [...]

News Submitted – March 2011 A great afternoon was had by all involved in our third Worthians versus School Team Football Match which took place on Sunday 27th March.  Our sincere thanks to Andrew Taylor for all his help in orchestrating this Event, where we had enough players – a magnificent 48 in total – to field four separate [...]

News Submitted – January 2011 Our grateful thanks to Eddie Robinson (B’89) and Ben Babington (G’96)who organised Worth Society’s third “Call My Bluff” Wine tasting evening which was held at The Prince Albert in Battersea on Thursday 27th January.  This popular event was attended by 33 Worthians includingOwen Lean (C’01) who entertained everyone with his ‘street magic’.  In true Worth [...]

News Submitted – November 2010 Congratulations to Ben Hancock (G’90) and Linda on the birth of Daphne Charlotte Poppy, born on the 14th November 2010. Many congratulations to Richard Hook (B’92) and Di on the safe arrival of their first son, Elliot James Hook who was born at 6.09 pm on Tuesday 23rd November 2010 weighing in at 7 pounds [...]

News Submitted – August 2010 Our thanks to Jamie Bruce (R’04) for co-ordinating a team of 17 Worthians to take part in the Conk-Cunis National Under 21 RFC Festival on Monday 30th August.  The Worthians lost in the main competition to Dulwich (as they did last year) but successfully reached the quarter final of the Plate. Many [...]

News Submitted – June 2010 Worth Society has launched the Worthians Group on LinkedIn as a business networking vehicle for members of the Worthian community.  Over 500 Worthians have already joined this network and are taking advantage of the facility.  If you are not part of the Worthians Group and would like to apply to join, then please e-mail [...]

News Submitted – April 2010 Congratulations to Gavin Chase (C’01) who has just attained teacher status via a PGCE and is starting a post from September 2010 at The Warwick School in Redhill as History and RS teacher. Many congratulations to Mark Collini (StB’89) and Alexandra Finch on their engagement on the 28th March 2010.

News Submitted – February 2010 You may have read about Andy Carroll’s (R’81) cycling exploits in the 08/09 issue of The Blue Paper where he cycled across the Alps for charity.  Well, on the 23rd June 2010 he is going to embark on a further cycle challenge over the Alps with ‘The Fireflies’ in order to raise money for Leuka – [...]

News Submitted – December 2009 Worthian, Robert Bathurst (R’75) - well known to television and theatre audiences with credits including Cold Feet, Hornblower and My Dad’s the Prime Minister - will be touring in the New Year with Noel Coward’s classic comedy ‘Present Laughter’.  You can see ‘Present Laughter’ at the Theatre Royal Brighton from Monday 25th - Saturday 30th January 2010, with Robert [...]

News Submitted – September 2009 Congratulations to all Worthians who took part in the Cronk-Cunis Under 21s Rugby Tournament which took place on Bank Holiday Monday 31st August 2009.  The boys did exceptionally well with a turn-out of more than 24 – and on time!  They beat Gordonstoun 5-0 in the first round, then Tonbridge [...]

News Submitted – July 2009 We are deeply saddened to report the death of Henry Surtees (’09) in a Formula 2 race at Brands Hatch on Sunday 19th July.  Henry, who had just completed A Levels in Economics, ICT and Biology, was a keen sportsman and was passionate about motor racing. He was a popular and positive member [...]

News Submitted – May 2009 Congratulations to Mel Carson (B’90) who is engaged to Ashley Seffernick.  They are pictured (above) in front of Haytor – the spot where Mel proposed – on Dartmoor in Devon and are getting married in Seattle

News Submitted – March 2009 Rob Carson (G’94) is raising money again for the OMV holiday camp for disabled children that he established in Ireland.  To raise additional cash he is going to climb Croagh Patrick with PJ Bailey (R’95) three times in one day (holy mountain, Catholic charity, etc!).  If you are interested in supporting Rob, you [...]

News Submitted – November 2009 Congratulations to Richard Lynton-Jones (StB’97) who is engaged to Tania Letts and is now the proud dad of a little boy, Jacob Dylan who was born on the 15th May 2008.  He is pictured above with Tania and Jacob.

News Submitted – September 2008 Around 150 people attended the funeral of Ambrose Bristow on the 24th September 2008 at Worth Abbey.  Fr Kevin presided and preached and Frs Stephen, Bede, Charles, Martin and Philip concelebrated.  Humphrey Berridge composed and read the Bidding Prayers and Mike Robinson did an excellent eulogy after Communion.  The internment was at Turners Hill [...]

News Submitted – July 2008 Angus Husband (R’68) died on the 29th June 2008, aged 57.  We ask you to remember Angus and his family in your prayers. James McAdam (StB’05) has just graduated from Birmingham University with a 2:1 in Economics and is due to start at KPMG Birmingham in September 2008. Ian George (C’81) and Jennifer are delighted [...]

News Submitted – May 2008 James Pontifex (C’63) has a cottage and studio flat to let in the Buda Hills, Budapest, Hungary.  Worthians are guaranteed both a warm welcome and friendly advice on exploring this fascinating city and country.  Please feel free to visit the website for full details :http://www.orchardsviews.com/ or e-mail info@pontifex.hu. Fra’ Andrew Bertie’s UK [...]

News Submitted – March 2008 WOBS City Lunch - was held on Thursday 28th February 2008 at Bow Wine Vault, 10 Bow churchyard, London EC4M 9DQ.  Go to the Events Archive section to read a Review, see the list of Attendees and view photographs from the Event.

News Submitted – January 2008 Congratulations to William Pollen (StB’94) who married Jennifer Kyte on 15th December 2007 in Hale Barns Chapel, Cheshire.   If you are interested in news pre-dating January 2008, then please do contact Olivia Henley at worthsociety@worth.org.uk.