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| 5517: Dennis Woods (01/09/2010) | |
| Sadly we have learned of the death of Dennis Woods who was a pupil at the school from 1936 until 1944, returning as a teacher of French and English in January 1955. After leaving school in 1944 he served in the Royal Navy for three years before going up to Sidney Sussex College Cambridge to read Modern Languages. In addition to the French and German that he taught at Bancroft’s he also spoke Spanish, Italian, and Russian. At Cambridge he played Rugby for his college and was also a hurdler. His first teaching post was at Beckenham Grammar School before he returned to his alma mater. Allegedly he once proclaimed in “august company” that he didn’t think much of Anouilh. An opinion that I do not remember him expressing when Antigone was our ‘A’ level set book. He will be remembered by many of us with affection.
His Funeral Service will be at St Peter's Church, Broadstairs (Kent) on Friday September 10th at 12.15 pm.
All enquiries c/o Gore Brothers Ltd. Tel: 01843 223534 |
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| 5516: Dennis Woods (01/09/2010) | |
| Sadly we have learned of the death of Dennis Woods who was a pupil at the school from 1936 until 1944, returning as a teacher of French and English in January 1955. After leaving school in 1944 he served in the Royal Navy for three years before going up to Sidney Sussex College Cambridge to read Modern Languages. In addition to the French and German that he taught at Bancroft’s he also spoke Spanish, Italian, and Russian. At Cambridge he played Rugby for his college and was also a hurdler. His first teaching post was at Beckenham Grammar School before he returned to his alma mater. Allegedly he once proclaimed in “august company” that he didn’t think much of Anouilh. An opinion that I do not remember him expressing when Antigone was our ‘A’ level set book.
His Funeral Service will be at St Peter's Church, Broadstairs (Kent) on Friday September 10th at 12.15 pm.
All enquiries c/o Gore Brothers Ltd. Tel: 01843 223534 |
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| 5514: Inaugural Dinner of the OBLA (04/08/2010) | |
| The recently formed Old Bancroftian Livery Association comprising Old Bancroftians and others linked to the School with connections to the several Livery Companies of the City of London and the City’s oldest TA unit – the Honourable Artillery Company are planning to hold their first Dinner this autumn. Instead of the vast grandeur of Drapers’ Hall, which is familiar to most OB’s, we have chosen one of the smallest, yet equally impressive, Watermen’s Hall is the home of the Watermen & Lightermen renowned for their liveried Royal Bargemasters. Click on the headline for more information |
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| 5513: Professor Sir Frederick Warner (24/07/2010) | |
| Professor Sir Frederick Warner died on July 3 2010 aged 100. He was a leading authority on chemical risk management and nuclear safety and led the first international team into the ruins of the Chernobyl nuclear plant. To see a full obituary go to OB stories under the menu item 'Bancroftians |
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| 5512: Professor Sir Frederick Warner (24/07/2010) | |
| Professor Sir Frederick Warner died on July 3 2010 aged 100. He was a leading authority on chemical risk management and nuclear safety and led the first international team into the ruins of the Chernobyl nuclear plant. To see a full obituary bo to OB stories under the menu item 'Bancroftians |
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| 5511: Professor Sir Frederick Warner (24/07/2010) | |
| Professor Sir Frederick Warner died on July 3 2010 aged 100. He was a leading authority on chemical risk management and nuclear safety and led the first international team into the ruins of the Chernobyl nuclear plant. To see a full obituary bo to OB stories under the menu item 'Bancroftians |
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| 5508: Bancroft's RFC 'old boys' help the Norfolk economy (14/07/2010) |  |
| A fleet of boats manned by Bancroft RFC OBs is to be seen annually on the Norfolk Broads. This year they were praised in the local press for their considerable effort to support local publicans. Click on the headline above for a link to the full story |
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| 5507: Gordon Brown in Sunday Times Top International Track 100 (12/07/2010) | |
| Founded in 1992 by Gordon Brown, TeleAdapt is listed number 50 in the Sunday Times International Track 100. The firm's wired and wireless internet systems, audio technology and clock radios can now be found in more than 2m hotel rooms worldwide. With operations in America, Hong Kong, China,UAE, Singapore and Korea, international sales have grown 70% a year from £3.9m in 2007 to £11.3m in 2009. For more details click on this headline |
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| 5492: Samantha Spiro Wins 2010 Olivier Award (31/03/2010) | |
| Samantha Spiro won the award for Best Actress in a Musical or Entertainment for her performance in the Open Air theatre’s revival of Jerry Herman musical Hello, Dolly |
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| 5491: We Have a New President for 2010 (21/03/2010) | |
| At the recent AGM a new President was elected, Jim Williams. Log in and click on the headline for a detailed report |
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| 5490: 5 and 10 Years Reunions (18/03/2010) | |
| Reunion for those who left in 1999 and 2004 on Friday 7th May 2010 from 7.00pm - 10.00pm
see more in the events calendar |
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| 5489: 5 and 10 Years Reunions (18/03/2010) | |
| Reunion for those who left in 1999 and 2004 on Friday 7th May 2010 from 7.00pm - 10.00pm
se more in the events calendar |
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| 5481: Centenary of Bancroft RFC (25/02/2010) | |
| On 6th February 2010 the President of the RFU, John Owen presented Bancroft RFC President Michael Stout OB with a plaque to commemorate the Club's centenary.
The club was actually founded in 1894 and played Association Football, converting to Rugby Football following the change at the school. Before it became known as Bancroft RFC the club was the Old Bancroftians' Rugby Football Club |
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| 5480: Centenary of Bancroft RFC (25/02/2010) | |
| centenery Bancroft RFC |
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| 5478: Latest Newsletter Now Available (23/02/2010) | |
| The OBA Newsletter issued on 10 February 201 can be nowread online |
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| 5477: 2010 OBA AGM (19/02/2010) | |
| The agenda for the AGM is now available online together with the Chairman's report and Accounts. Log in to search documents for 2010 Agenda, or click on the event headline in the event diary |
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| 5415: Andy Saull in the Saxons EPS (16/01/2010) | |
| Andy Saull, who made his England Saxons debut in the International Friendly match against Portugal on January 30, 2009, has again been included in the Saxons Elite Players Squad |
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| 5406: Bancroft's in Vogue (15/12/2009) | |
| In 2009 Vogue Italia used the school as a location for a fashion photoshoot. The results were published in the September 2009 issue of Vogue Italia. For a full report log in and search for Vogue in the documemt search facility |
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| 5400: Laura, Lucinda and Desiree run for charity (09/12/2009) | |
| Laura, Lucinda and Desiree ran despite howling winds and heavy rainfall, all three of them were still in good spirits, along with 2000 other runners, all raising money for charity |
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| 5396: Sajjad Huq (1998-2205) at RAF Cranwell (08/12/2009) | |
| AN ASPIRING RAF pilot has taken the first step towards winning his wings after graduating from officer training school.
Former Bancroft's School pupil Sajjad Huq has made it through the Initial Officer Training course at the airforce training centre - RAF Cranwell - with flying colours and will now begin his elementary flight training.
The 23-year-old paraded in front of his proud family alongside more than 130 other cadets outside the historic College Hall in Lincolnshire - with the event featuring music from the Royal Airforce Band and a special flypast.
Mr Huq, whose parents still live in Ilford, joined the RAF after graduating with a degree in Aerospace Engineering from the University of Sheffield.
He said: "Joining the RAF as a pilot has always been an ambition of mine.
"I am so happy to have finally graduated as an officer."
Bancroft's School spokeswoman Karen Rogers said: "Sajjad now hopes to carry out fast jet training at RAF Linton-on-Ouse.
"Sajjad is a former member of the RAF Section of Bancroft School's Combined Cadet Force and was also an officer cadet on Yorkshire Universities Air Squadron.
"A keen sportsman, he enjoys football, skiing and motor sport |
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