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Welcome to the News section. We will be updating news here on a regular basis. Scroll down and click through the links to read and see all the latest news, the most recent news items are listed first:
Please send any news, announcements, photographs, etc to Olivia Henley at: admin@worthsociety.org.uk
News Submitted - March 2010
Daniel Grace (F'05) and two of his friends who are studying Medicine at King's College London with him, have recorded the Kings for Haiti Album in order to raise money for the DEC following the devastating earthquake that occurred in Haiti. As students they were wondering what they could do to help make a difference, and this record is the end result. There are two songs, a cover of "Let it Be" by the Beatles and an original song called "The Sun Will Rise Again." Please do visit : http://www.kingsforhaiti.co.uk/ where you can buy their music - all profits will go directly to the DEC. The album is available from Amazon.co.uk's mp3 store or itunes.
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 - the charity that raises money for Leukaemia Research at the Catherine Lewis Centre at The Hammersmith Hospital. He is covering his own expenses and is looking to raise a minimum of £2,000 which will go directly to the hospital. If you would like to support him, than please do visit his JustGiving page at : http://www.justgiving.com/TenaciousFox
Oliver (S'98) and Sam Barnett (C'97) will be undertaking the Marathon des Sables in April 2010. Described as the toughest foot race on earth, it comprises the equivalent of 6 marathons (150 miles) in 7 days across the Sahara Desert - one of the stages is a 50-mile effort. If the heat (averaging 40 degrees centigrade) and the distance are not sufficient tests of their resolve, they will be carrying all their kit (sleeping bag, food, venom pump!) other than water (which is strictly rationed to 9 litres a day) for the duration. If you have the time, do read Ben Fogle's account of the event at : http://www.telegraph.co.uk/arts/main.jhtml?xml=/arts/2004/04/26/ft26.xml The brothers are raising money for an amazing charity called Take Heart India, which is focused on practical education projects in India. Take Heart's belief is in empowering people via education, thereby allowing them to achieve a sustainable way of life through their own efforts as opposed to living off handouts. Because the charity doesn't employ a single person, 100% of the proceeds go to the education projects, which will also be the case with Oliver and Sam's fundraising. Do visit the charity's website at : http://www.takeheartindia.org/main.htm and consider supporting Oliver and Sam in their fundraising efforts by visiting their JustGiving page at : http://www.justgiving.com/Ollie-and-Sam-Barnett.
Do please consider supporting Giles Heather (F'03) in his fundraising efforts for The Lymphoma Association - a charity very close to his heart. He will be running with Mark Lane (F'03) in both the Brighton and London Marathons in April 2010 for this very worthwhile cause. To sponsor Giles, please visit his Just Giving page at : http://www.justgiving.com/Giles-Heather-marathons.
Congratulations to Alistair Myles (G'99) who is engaged to Zia Dottridge (an old Mayfield girl). The happy couple, who are pictured above, got engaged on the 15th January 2010 and their wedding is planned for the 28th May 2011.
News Submitted - January 2010
Congratulations to Julian Gairdner (StB'89) and Melissa who have had a son, Frederick (Freddie) James Temple, born on the 28th December 2009 - a brother, and someone to wrestle, for Olly.
We have just heard that Paul Leahu (B'71) died recently. Our thoughts and prayers are with his wife and two children who live in Madrid where Paul lived for the past 25 years.
Contratulations to Andrew Micallef-Eynaud (B'96) and Katia who had a son, William, born on 20th December 2009 in Australia, where they moved in February 2009. Andrew is pictured above with baby William.
Congratulations to Anthony Haggar (G'93) who is marrying Maria Luz Porcella on Sunday 14th February 2010 in the Dominican Republic - Maria's home.
News from Alan Mitchell, Director of Pastoral Care here at Worth - his son, Tom Mitchell (F'07), has been selected for the English Universities Rugby Squad and is going out to Lisbon, Portugal them on the 27th January 2010. Tom is currently in his second year at Bristol University studying English and Philosophy.
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 starring as the successful and self-obsessed actor, Garry Essendine. If you are interested in going to see him in this production, then do please visit the following link for further details and to purchase tickets :
http://www.ambassadortickets.com/1471/664/Brighton/Theatre-Royal-Brighton/Present-Laughter
News Submitted - November 2009
Many congratulations to Nick Mifsud (C'87) and Sophie on the birth of Edward Robert who was born on 6th November 2009, weighing in at 7 lb 13 oz - a brother for Thomas, who is slightly confused and apprehensive about his new big brother role but is gradually getting used to it!
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 6-5 (who had been undefeated for their last 30 school matches) and then lost in the Quarter Finals to Dulwich. Dulwich were extremely strong and were the only team to trouble the eventual Tournament winners - St Benedicts Ealing, taking them to extra time in the Semi Finals.
News Submitted - August 2009
Giles Maskell (G'72) has been appointed as the new Director of Cancer Services at the Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust. The announcement was made in June 2009. He is a consultant radiologist based at Treliske and West Cornwall Hospital in Penzance and will hold the role for the next 18 months.
Julian Tang (G'93) and family (pictured above) are delighted to announce the birth of Gabriella Wei Tze Tang, 6lb 2oz, born on the evening of 19th August 2009 at Women's Hospital Vancouver. Mother and baby are doing very well and the children are thrilled with their brand new baby sister!
Martyn Powys-Lybbe has written a biography on his late wife, Anne Powys-Lybbe for the interest of her family and friends and all those who remember her during her time here at Worth School. The biography can be viewed at http://amir.webhop.net/anne/AnneBiogAPL.doc
The Blue Paper 08/09 Issue Now Available
The 08/09 issue of The Blue Paper is available from the Worth Society office and was despatched to all members in July 2009. If you haven't received your copy, it could be that your membership to Worth Society has lapsed so, if you're interested in receiving a copy, don't hesitate to contact Olivia Henley on admin@worthsociety.org.uk to find out more.
Many congratulations to James Baybutt (StB'99) who married Elizabeth Skerrett on Saturday 22nd August 2009 at Our Lady & St Thomas Cathedral in Northampton. His best man was Jules (Julian) Staveley (stB'99) and his ushers included his two brothers, Edward (StB'97) and Charles Baybutt (StB'00), and Matthew Grinsted (StB'99).
Congratulations to Tom Carter (C'99) who married Hannah Sollars in July 2009.
Congratulations to Richard Hook (B'92) who married Diane Hayne in July 2009.
You will be saddened to hear of the sudden death of Dr Michael Robinson, who many of you will remember as Head of Physics and Careers Advisor during the many years he taught at Worth School during the late 60s, 70s and 80s. He died on Sunday 2nd August 2009. May he rest in peace. "A Celebration of the Living Memory of Mike Robinson" will be held on Wednesday 26th August 2009 at St. Paul's Church, Honiton, Devon at 2.00 pm followed by refreshments in the Mackarness Hall which is adjacent to the Church. Everyone is welcome. This follows a private cremation, for family only, which is to be held earlier on the same day. Any enquiries should be made directly with the undertakers - Shoobridge on 01404 41424. Donations are invited in Mike's memory to Survival International, Amnesty International or the Gardeners' Benevolent Society.
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 of the Sixth Form who succeeded in combining his studies with a busy racing schedule. He was just beginning his gap year prior to studying Management at University. He will be greatly missed by the entire Worth community. We send our condolences to his family and pray for the repose of his soul. For those wishing to contact the school regarding Henry, please contact Director of Studies, Mrs Anne Lynch, tel: 01342 710208, email: alynch@worth.org.uk
News Submitted - June 2009
Many congratulations to Darren Jones (StB'04) who got a First at Kent University - a Bachelor of Business Administration Honours. This was a four year course with one year spent working with Siemens in Dubai. He is currently celebrating with brother, Craig and girlfriends in Cornwall, and has yet to decide his future!
We are absolutely delighted to report report that the Worthians Golfing Team has succeeded in winning the Russell Bowl Trophy for the second time! The scores were Ampleforth 78, Downside 79, Stonyhurst 58, and Worth 76 in the morning. After a 'severe talking to', the scores in the afternoon were Ampleforth 80, Downside 80, Stonyhurst 53 and Worth 91. To find out more detail and individual scores, please do visit www.worthsociety.org.uk/h/n/SPORTS/golf/ALL///
Many congratulations to Murray Shanks (R'77) who has been appointed as a Circuit Judge for the South East with effect from the 17th June 2009.
We have just heard about the death of Johnny Hoyle (C'65) who died peacefully after a long illness on Monday 1st June 2009, aged 61 in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends. May he rest in peace.
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 - April 2009
Simon Gordon (StB'74) has completed work on the outside terrace area of his bar, Gordon's Wine Bar. It now has additional seating for 80 people under awnings with heaters. You can find Gordon's Wine Bar just off Villiers Street, London WC2. Do visit www.gordonswinebar.com for more information or even better, just drop in for a drink!
Charles Grieve (StB'70) has been out of touch for a long time and recently sent us an update on what he has been up to. He is living in Hong Kong and summer finds him and his family visiting their house in Turkey, near Bodrum. Charles would be delighted to see Worthians either in Hong Kong or Turkey, and he would be very happy to make their house in Turkey available to Worthians as it is empty for much of the year. If you are interested in finding out more, you can make contact with him via Olivia Henley at admin@worthsociety.org.uk.
Congratulations to Ben Hancock (G'90) who is engaged to Linda Henrysson. They are getting married in November 2009.
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 can find his fundraising page at www.justgiving.com/holidaycamp.
News Submitted - February 2009
Martin Powys Lybbe, who taught at Worth School for many years, has asked that we inform you of the very sad news of the death of his wife, Anne. She died on Monday 9th February 2009. Many of you will remember her as a vital figure in your lives during your time here at Worth School. Anne's funeral took place at 10.30am on Tuesday 17th February 2009 at St Pauls Church, Hazelgrove Road, Haywards Heath, West Sussex RH16 3PQ. We ask you to remember Anne and her family in your thoughts and prayers. May she rest in peace.
Congratulations to Fr Martin McGee who has recently published his book "Christian Martyrs for a Muslim People" which tells the inspiring story of the nineteen Algerian martyrs - priests, sisters and Bishop Claverie of Oran - who were assassinated by Muslim fundamentalists between 1994-1996. The story of the Algerian martyrs has a direct link with Worth as Fr John MacWilliam (StB'66), a Worthian and White Father, was sent to re-open the White Fathers' house in Tizi-Ouzou, Algeria following the assassination of the four White Fathers who had been resident there. For copies of the book and further information please e-mail Fr Martin at mmcgee@worth.org.uk
No News - Nov 2008 to Feb 2009
Apologies for the lack of news during this period, but this was due to the website being off-line from the 23rd November 2008 to the 31st January 2009.
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 - October 2008
Congratulations to Paddy Lynch (C'92) who married Geraldine Coleman on Saturday 11th October 2008 in Foxford County Mayo. They met in Lourdes on the Order of Malta Volunteers pilgrimage. Paddy's brother, James (StB'94) was best man and Fr Luke preached at the wedding. Of the seven Worthians present, three were married and all had met their wives in Lourdes (also on the Order of Malta Volunteers pilgrimage). They were Helen and Pete Cole (C'92), Caroline and Will Loden (C'93), Sophie and Ben Nickell (B'94). The happy couple are pictured above with the Worthian contingent who attended their wedding.
The date for our first Worthians Football Match has been finalised! It will take place on Sunday 4th January 2009, here at Worth School, and will be co-ordinated by Andrew Taylor. If you'd like to find out more, then please go to Worthians Football , or e-mail Olivia Henley at admin@worthsociety.org.uk
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 Church where Ambrose is buried close to Russell. Past Worth School staff members who attended included Fred and Anne Belcher, Humphrey Berridge, Ian Bonner, Norma Cheshire, John Denman, Evonne Gubbin, Pat and Frank Kelley, Eileen and Jim Knight, Keith and Gilly Owers, Mike Robinson, Philip Robinson, David Smith, Roger Stokes and Guy Teasdale. Worthians included Matthew Bullen (B'97), Dominic Gordon (StB'83), Jeremy Jenkins (G'84) and Marc Wiehe (R'88). The Hamshaw-Thomas parents came up from Dorset and Matthew Bullen's parents were also there.
Ambrose Bristow died on Saturday 13th September 2008 after a long struggle against cancer. Some of your will remember him as a master here at Worth. His funeral took place at 2pm on Wednesday 24th September at Worth Abbey and many Worthians attended. We ask you to remember Ambrose and his family in your thoughts and prayers.
News Submitted - August 2008
Anne Powys-Lybbe Your thoughts and prayers for Anne - wife of Martin Powys-Lybbe who taught at the school for many years - would be most opportune at this time. Anne has been in hospital and is now convalescing after a complicated condition. Many Worthians will remember her as a vital figure in their lives during their time here at Worth.
Congratulations to John Mocatta (B'80) who is engaged to Nichola Wood. They will be getting married in December.
Congratulations to Ben Hancock (G'90) who is engaged to Linda. They are getting married in November.
Congratulations to Andrew Bayles (B'98) who is engaged to Maeve Mulcahy. They are getting married in June 2009 in Ireland.
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 to announce the arrival of a baby girl, Aimee Mendes on the 22nd April 2008. Both mother and baby are doing fine.
News Submitted - June 2008
Neil Laughton (C'82) and Caroline are delighted to announce the arrival of Scarlett, a beautiful sister for Oscar, on Monday 23rd June, weighing in at a bit over 7lbs with dark brown hair and a healthy set of lungs! Mother and daughter are settling well into their new country life.
Tori and Christopher Martin (R'85) are delighted to announce the arrival of twin girls - Isobel and Stella - on 31st May 2008
Countdown to the Girls' Arrival - Three important benchmarks have been reached in the path towards the introduction of girls to Worth School on Tuesday 2nd September 2008. Click here to read more.
Worth '75 : A Celebration of Worth's Past, Present and Future - The 28th September 2008 marks the start of a full year of celebrations in the diverse and colourful history of Worth School. Click here to find out more about Worth '75.
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 Memorial Service - was held at the Brompton Oratory, Brompton Road, London SW7 on Tuesday 22nd April. Go to the Events Archive section to read more about the Service and click here to view the Obituary written by Father Stephen Ortiger.
News Submitted - April 2008
St Benedict's Day Mass - was celebrated by Father Kevin on Thursday 10th April at Corpus Christi, Maiden Lane, Covent Garden, London WC2E 7NB. Go to the Events Archive section to see a list of people who attended and photographs from post-Mass drinks.
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 - February 2008
Fra Andrew Bertie RIP - you will be saddened to hear of the passing away of Fra Andrew Bertie, who some of you will remember as a teacher of Modern Languages and Assistant Housemaster of Gervase at Worth School. He died on Thursday 7th February 2008. May he rest in peace. His UK Memorial Service was held on Tuesday 22nd April 2008 at Brompton Oratory, Brompton Road, London SW7 1EX. See the Events Archive section for further information.
Congratulations to Julian Gairdner (StB'89) who is engaged to Melissa Fuentes. The wedding is scheduled for July 2008.
Congratulations to Jessica and Carrado Di Mascio (R'96) on the birth of Isabella Florence who was born on Saturday 12th January 2008 weighing 6lb 4.5oz. Carrado is pictured with Isabella below :
Congratulations to Christopher Lamb (R'01) who married Isabel on 12th January 2008 at Westminster Cathedral. There was a large Worth contingent present on the day - Abbott Christopher officiated and Michael Oakley attended with the Worth Abbey singers.
News Submitted - January 2008
Congratulations to William Pollen (StB'94) who married Jennifer Kyte on 15th December 2007 in Hale Barns Chapel, Cheshire.
News Submitted - December 2007
Congratulations to Charles McHugo (G'85) and his partner, Myriam. We recently heard from Charles, who let us know that he and Myriam had a son, Sam, last April.
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