Guestbook - please leave your message followed by your Email address. Ignore the prompt for a code please

Atttended Keswick 1976-79 - remember Rita Headington, Sally Pollard , Don Smith(Potts) & Diane Greenstreet. Has anyone heard from any of these people?

I certainly remember the copper beech. It was with great sadness that I watched it cut down.

Student there from 1963-1966 Discovered this site today when asked Jeeves about Keswick Hall because doing OU BA degree and for next assignmnet doing autobiographical poem using the magnificent copper beech tree in front of Hall Anyone remember it?

does anyone know of Anne Williams,Margaret Cox or Cobs,Christine cox and Linda Cox?could any one point me in right direction.At Keswick 1958-1960ish???

I am co-ordinating memories of Bishop John Gibbs as Principal of
Keswick Hall to be included in an article for the College Magazine.
Please will you send me any contributions as soon as possible - either
by email to rosemary.farren@btinternet.com
or by post to
5, Eachard Road Cambridge CB3 0HZ
Thank you in anticipation of your contributions.

Please note new email address

Thanks. I've enjoyed my tour around Keswick Hall and its memories. What a great place to be at college. I like the rules for teachers!

Alan Kerr

Keswick 1968-71 Jun/Sec English mains. So many fond memories of Keswick. Still living in Suffolk with husband of nearly 33 years (did something right!) In contact with Maureen (nee Silk), Margie Sanderson, Gay (nee Hubbert) Alan Attlesea. Would love to hear from anyone else with the same happy memories

Student from 19962-65 - wonderful experience.
Please note my new email address.
Best wishes to all NTC'ers!

Still in memeory of John Gibbs.I just learnt of his death

Just logged on to the site and scrolled through. Some memories from the past and some names.Will post again at a more relaxed time.

Please note my new email address.Have been in contact with several from 1963-1966 recently.Many happy memories revived!

I was at Keswick from 1968 - 1971 - painting mains and juniors. At the end of the 3rd year I believe it was the policy of the college to retain a painting from each student. I would really like to know what happened to the paintings as I would very much like to see mine again (small oil of one of the parks off the Unthank Road). Does anyone know what would have happened to them when the college closed?

Thanks for any help - leads. Kin regs. Mary Standen

33 Callis Street, Clare, Sudbury, Suffolk

CO10 8PX

01787 277134

I'd love to hear from anyone in 1968 to 1971 Geography group (Mr. Cartwright and David Wright or Mr.Tanner's Psychology(Jun/Sec) group.

What lovely days they were!I, I'm sure that we could more than match the 1969 to 1972 memories! (who remembers hiding a certain new lecturer under the bed when Miss.Primmer did her rounds, for example!!!)

I was a student at Keswick Hall from 1958-60. I went on to teach in Sheffield, Kent and London, then worked in a Maths Advisory Centre and finally got early retirement in 1991, since then I have also marked GCSE and KS3 and some tests for QCA. Any news of Janet Gill (Bly) or Barbara Baker ?

Postal address
17 Delacourt Rd.
Blackheath
London
Post / Zip code
SE3 8XA

Phone 020 8858 0307

Sad to report that Mrs Mali Smith has died. She will be warmly remembered as a lecturer in Geog and Junior group, 1968-71.
She was the husband of Dr David Smith, head of PE.

Message sent by David Wright, geog-lecturer 1969-81; currently at home with cancer and welcoming messages to

best wishes for 2008
David W
tel 01508 570532

Message for Alison Mcfaul
I mentioned your message on the Guestbook, yesterday (Feb 4th) at the Committee Meeting of the Old Students' Club and it was suggested that you make contact with me and I will let you know possible ways in which you can find out about your great grandmother, Ellen Jane Pointer, who was a student 1879 / 80.

My great grandmother Ellen Jane Pointer was a student here in 1879/80. Are then any records from that time, please.

I forgot to leave my email address if anyone wants to get in touch,including you Pete Ellis!! timjefferson@freeuk.com

Pete Ellis if you're out there get in touch

Sorry to hear about the death of John Gibbs .Great respect for him when I was at Keswick 1968/71

New email address, just in case!

I am sorry not to have put the news of the death of Bishop John Gibbs on the Keswick Hall site earlier.
The Rt Rev'd John Gibbs former Principal of Keswick Hall College of Education,
(1964 - 1973?),
died peacefully on Thursday, December 20th, 2007, in the Hope Nursing Home, Cambridge, aged 90 years.
Funeral service,
12.00 noon, Tuesday, January 8th, 2008, at Holy Trinity, Minchinhampton, Gloucester.
A Memorial Service will be held later in the year at Coventry Cathedral, where he was Bishop from 1976 to 1985.

Hi Di Bowden
The magazine was called Focus. The weekly newspaper was called Aspect. You might have remembered that as you used to help me to type it up!

E mail address is top.class@virgin.net

I have wonderful memeories of Keswick Hall in spite on being there only 1 year, 73-74, doing my PGCE.
It was a privilege living in and have such fabulous surroundings.
Left Keswick to work in Essex. Now working for the Local Authority as an advisory HT.
Would love to hear from anyone who I came acroos then.

I was at Keswick Hall 1967-70. I taught for 17 years including 2 years in Papua New Guinea then I was ordained and had a couple of parishes - one in Glasgow the other in Surrey. I took early retirement and am now a full-time writer. Active in social issues of one kind or another. My website is www.bryanowen.com and would love to hear from anyone who knew me all those years ago. I should love to hear in particular form Janet Harper (1967-70) and Lynda Wilson (1969 or 70).

By the way, our email address is ajayr@btinternet.com

I was at Keswick 1962-65 - didn't stick with teaching. Married Tony Randall and we now live in Sheringham via Cambridge, France and Sussex.

We are both still interested in music and would like to hear from anyone who can recall details of the special choral work we learnt for the dedication of the Chapel in 1963. In fact we would like to hear from anyone who wants to get in touch. Tel: 01263-823665

PGCE 1976-7 Main subject History. Teacher and then Head teacher in a bilingual school in Bariloche, Patagonia for past 30 years. Will be spending 2008 on a sabbatical in Suffolk and am looking forward to visiting old haunts.

my e-mail is scohen@woodville.org

London Reunion time again. Saturday 13th October, 12.15pm - 4.45pm, St John's Church Waterloo. It's good to be able to read everyones memories, even better to swap memories, photos etc at a reunion! See you there.

Thanks, Trevor! You've reminded me to get my e-mail address up to date also! I've enjoyed reading some of the memories dredged from the backs of folks' minds. It's amazing how vivid they seem to be after all these years! Marguerite and I are still here in Ipswich, though our daughter is now living in London. Both of us now retired, though, as a Chair of Governors, I'm still very much involved in education. Can't quite kick the habit yet. I've enjoyed contacts with several old friends through this site, and would be glad to hear from others. Happy days!

Okay, so it isn't automatic! My e-mail is now : david.kightley@btinternet.com Cheers!

NTC 62-65. New email address 2007 trevor.clements@homecall.co.uk

During my time the magazine was called Aspect. I've had an e-mail from Mick Hawes who edited it. He has all the back issues and is planning to put them on disc as a commemerative 40 year edition. It's good to know I've sparked so much discussion.
Diane

1971 - 1974 Physical Education Group
We are holding a reunion for all those who were part of the 1971-74 cohort during the weekend of 29th June. The reunion is taking place in Stamford. If anyone who was part of the group but has not booked a place yet wishes to have further details please contact me as soon as possible.
If there is anyone who is in contact with a former 71-74 PE student I would appreciate this message being passed on. To date, as far as I am aware we are trying to find: Derek, Frank, Viv and Iris but there may be others. Many thanks.

I was part of the PE cohort 1958 - 1960. I wonder if any one from that time goes to reunions or remembers me?

I did a one-year post graduate programme at Keswick Hall in music 1974-75. My best friend at that time was Peter Reynolds (modern languages/German), but I lost touch with him many years ago. Does anyone remember him, and know where he is now?

bartlettdavidjohn@yahoo.com

Thanks.

We edit the annual Old Students' Newsletter and would appreciate items for the magazine - funny, serious, comment, memories, who you would like to contact, etc. This year is the 100th edition; so would like to make it really special. Items can be handwritten, or sent e-mail. Photos especially welcomed. gandgvarney@btinternet.com
Address: 30 Beeches Park, Boughrood, Brecon, Powys, LD3 0YJ. Telephone - 01874 754721

Finding this site brought a smile to my face. I was an English Mains, Junior Mains student 1969-72. Some of the geographers names sound familiar. Friends of friends I believe. I was friends with Felicity Armstrong, Claire Littlejohn, Rosemary (Carol) Dixon. Ken Lloyd, Ricky Mower, and Paul Rivett, among others, and would love to know how you fared after Keswich or anyone who is in touch with them or remembers me. I remember weekend 'rations.' The common room on 'Star Treck' night. (I was the giggly one you all told to shut up.) Education Seminars with a Mr. Wordsworth. Babysitting for the Hayhoes. (They were generous with food!) Silver Service afternoon tea as a treat at the shop opposite Jarrolds. The little book-shops in the old part of town. Goat-lane Quaker House which I attended. The 'God Squad' and discussions over coffee. The production of Undermilkwood, the amazing laundry room! The US student exchange... and much more is coming back to me.
janpayne@ntlworld.com

Have just discovered the site. Good to see and recognise the names of familiar people from the past. Was a student at Keswick Hall from 1964-67 with Divinity as my main subject. Spent 36 years teaching in Lowestoft and retired in 2002. Have lots of very happy memories of Keswick Hall. Sang in the Keswick Hall Choir and helped to start the Keswick Hall Folk Club with my then singing partner, Heather Wright. In 1983 did a year's research in Norfolk, Suffolk and Cambridgeshire for the Keswick Hall Trustees and produced a report with suggestions on how they could support R.E. in the Norfolk area. Am chairman of the Lowestoft Choral Society, perform with Keith Skipper's 'Pressgang', am musical director of a group called the Trinity Singers and have served on the Suffolk SACRE since it was set up. At the invitation of Flagship Homes (their office is in the converted chapel) had a conducted tour of the chapel and its surroundings a few weeks ago. Took them a photo of the chapel as it used to be: they couldn't believe it! Remember the dwile flonking, the barrel-rolling on the lawn near the West Wing and the home-made raft in the 'swimming-pool' during Rag Week? What about the sung grace before and after meals, the roasted parsnips and standing at our tables while Mr. Gibbs and the staff entered and sat down? After dinner (don't forget, in Norfolk and Suffolk we have dinner between morning and afternoon) we used to cram into somebody's room for a cup of coffee, sitting on the floor, on the bed and on the window-sill. Happy days; happy memories; wonderful people; lifelong friendships. My very best wishes to all who may remember me.

ianprettyman@thecroftlowestoft.freeserve.co.uk

I agree with Kim (see below). During my time (1969 -72) KNOW was the official
paper. The alternative satirical paper was WONK. I still have some copies of WONK. I seem to remember writing a few articles for it. I remember the authorities trying to discover who was behind it.......

gdreed@tesco.net

Diane the Keswick Hall newspaper was called KNOW the acronym for Keswick Hall News and Opinion Weekly. It was also turned on it's head and called WONK on more than one occasion. Satire in the best Private Eye tradition? Now that was sommat else our lass.

I've just been reminded by an ex student that the college magazine was called Aspect, not Focus.

I was at Keswick Hall from 1965 - 1968 in the Junior section. I did Pottery mains although I wasn't much good. I married David Colvert two weeks after leaving college and then taught on Canvey Island until my children arrived. After that I did supply work until I returned to full time teaching. I went to a school on Canvey for a year and left 14 years later. I quit teaching in 2000 to become a lady of leisure but I'm now doing supply work in the Southend area. David and I retired to Cornwall in 2003 but came back to Essex after 7 months. You can only spend so much time looking at the views!!!
My years at Keswick were very happy ones. I remember the Film Society on a Friday evening, sitting with a tube of Smarties and then going back to digs in Norwich with a stop at the pub for a half of bitter.
I also remember helping at the Brownie Pack at a girls boarding school. I can't remember where it was but I know someone from the school came to collect us in a mini bus. Hitching into Norwich was never a problem, I don't think I ever caught a bus. So long as you wore your college scarf someone would always stop and pick you up.
Remember the swimming pool? It looked like Lilt in the summer and few of us were brave enough to use it. I shudder to think of what Health and Safety would say now.
Watching Top of the Pops in the common room was an experience not to be missed. It was so crowded we were like sardines.
The college magazine, was it called Focus? I used to type it on a Sunday night sitting in my room although I had nothing to do with its content.
I could go on. Happy days.
Diane

Keswick from1963-66.Please note my new email address. peterjenkins@talktalk.net

Keswick Hall College of Education Scout and Guide Club

Hi,

In 2007, Scouting will be 100 years old and the Student Scout and Guide
Organisation (SSAGO) is 40 years old.


Although it is SSAGOs birthday in February, we are keen to hear from
members who were involved prior to 1967 or subsequently in independent
Student Scout and Guide Clubs.


SSAGO has always liked having a good time, and 2007 will be no
different. A special reunion rally is planned for early July, which
promises to be the best summer rally ever!!! Other events including a
formal ball are currently being finalised. Even if you have no interest
in coming along to a rally or other event, we are keen to find out more
about SSAGOs past.


If you wish to find out more information about SSAGO 2007, please reply
to this email or to ssago2007event@googlemail.com . It would help if you
could give the following information, name, involvement in SSAGO (which
club you were in club, a rough guess at the years you were involved), a
contact email or/and postal address, what you are doing now and how you
would like to be involved.


Please feel free to forward this on.


Yours in Scouting and Guiding


Martin Whelan


Reunion Event Secretary


More information about SSAGO can be at www.ssago.org.uk

Accidently discovered this site when searching for Choir 2000 in Cambridge! Wonderful to read about the continuance of Keswick Hall Choir 200 and see all the comments in the guestbook from ex KH students. My years were 1953-1955. Apart from working on school develoment in Lebanon in recent years I'm now chair of a local primary school governors! I can't get away from 'education'!!!!!!! Is anyone out there from my years?

Now 55 and lost my lovely hair and beard!! Married with 2 kids.
Selling carpets in Colchester
Fond memories of Frank Smith/ Jerry Laws/ Rob Webb many others
Love a reunion!

I was on KH staff 1969-1981; always pleased to hear from ex-students; you may even get a reply..... still at 19 Birchfield Lane Mulbarton; visitors usually welcome, or visit our website run by our son: www.dandjwright.co.uk

The London Reunion is on Saturday 14th October 2006 at St John's Church Waterloo. 12.15 to 4.45. All Old Students welcome. It would be helpful to know who is coming, so we get enough cake for tea! Jenny Hancox(Witham) 60-63, reunion secretary, jenny@hancox.org.uk

I have just found this website & spent many nostalgic minutes reading through it. I was at Keswick from 1967-1970 following the mains PE & Jun/Sec course.They were three really happy years, when the days were full of fun etc. At the end of my course, I went straight out to Fiji, where I taught in an Indian High School for 18 months, so I quickly lost touch with all my friends from college. I returned to Norfolk afterwards & have remained here ever since,have been very happily married for 31 years,& taught in High Schools in Norwich for many years but have retired early. I would love to know the whereabouts of some of my friends from college, in particular, Jen Burrows, Carol Gorringe, Gloria Burgess, Barry Sadler, Penny Bell. My last most vivid memory of Keswick was a production I was in called "The Unicorn",where I played The Gorgon. This was great fun & Roger Aspland & Brian Green not only choreographed it, but danced in it too. It was filmed in the sunken garden, I wonder if that film still exists.! I'd love to hear from anyone who remembers me.

I have just read my message (below) & realise my E-mail address didn't get printed , not a lot of good if one is hoping for a reply! It is kay@ agwatkeys.entadsl.com

Wow this site has brought back so many happy memories! I must dig out the photos. I was at KH 72-75 and shared digs with Kath Booth. Still in touch with Maggie Blundell (nee Adams) although we haven't met up for some years. Now living in Somerset. sue.scarlett@btinternet.com

While I did not attend Keswick Hall, my father was Rev. Ronald Jones, who many of you will remember. My father was on the staff from 1960 to the early 80s when he retired. As well as head of RE, he was well know for Ronnisms, humorous stories which were embellished by his colleagues, Tony Tilford and Jeff McArty (not sure if name is right), his compatriate in the audio visual support. In later years my parents lived in Cornwall and then St. Davids in Carmarthenshire. My father died in October 2000.

My time spans from Miss Duff to Bill Etherington, I spent many enjoyable evenings at the Friday disco and remember a Procal Harum concert, in particular. I made many friends and recognise a couple of names (Ros Mellor and Marsha Utal). I now live in Calgary, Alberta.

tedjones@shaw.ca

Have just found this site. I was at Keswick from 1973-77. I was an English student and completed the 4 year honours programme. I am now married and living in Milton Keynes. I have stayed in education and am currently an Assistant Headteacher in a large comprehensive school in Bedfordshire.
I have so many happy memories of my time at Keswick. My maiden name is Barber and I had a lovely circle of friends and sadly I've lost contact with them all. I remember Marion, Sheila, Christine, Jane (who married John) Gill and Hilary. What about Geoff from Clacton and Tim? The gorgeous Helen, a stunning blonde who was the envy of all the girls - she was such a nice person too!
The lecturers made their mark on me too. The English crew were such a great bunch - John Nicholls, Terry Phillips, Mike Hayhoe (I had such a crush on him!) Stephen Parker and the lovely Muriel Last who rescued me on more than one occasion when I was in a panic over work.
I remember the Friday night disco's - Mud and Tiger Feet!. What about those rations at the weekend and the times we escaped from canteen food and headed for Captain America's.
They were very happy and carefree years (with the exception of teaching practice) and I send my very best wishes to any one who can recall me.
Brenda

Have just found this site. I was at Keswick from 1973-77. I was an English student and completed the 4 year honours programme. I am now married and living in Milton Keynes. I have stayed in education and am currently an Assistant Headteacher in a large comprehensive school in Bedfordshire.
I have so many happy memories of my time at Keswick. My maiden name is Barber and I had a lovely circle of friends and sadly I've lost contact with them all. I remember Marion, Sheila, Christine, Jane (who married John) Gill and Hilary. What about Geoff from Clacton and Tim? The gorgeous Helen, a stunning blonde who was the envy of all the girls - she was such a nice person too!
The lecturers made their mark on me too. The English crew were such a great bunch - John Nicholls, Terry Phillips, Mike Hayhoe (I had such a crush on him!) Stephen Parker and the lovely Muriel Last who rescued me on more than one occasion when I was in a panic over work.
I remember the Friday night disco's - Mud and Tiger Feet!. What about those rations at the weekend and the times we escaped from canteen food and headed for Captain America's.
They were very happy and carefree years (with the exception of teaching practice) and I send my very best wishes to any one who can recall me.
Brenda
brenda.taylor92@btinternet.com

I was a student from 70-73. I would love to hear from those who remember me. I was in Religious Studies mains and the A group for Primary education. I moved to canada in 77 and have been there ever since. I am currently living in Saskatchewan.
My e-mail has changed. Please contact me at jjdoc52@excite.com.

Now preparing next edition of Annual College Newsletter. New e-mail address with this link to send us any articles. It's a great way to keep in touch with past students.
gandgvarney@btinternet.com

Now preparing next edition of Annual College Newsletter. New e-mail address with this link to send us any articles. It's a great way to keep in touch with past students. gandgvarney@btinternet.com

Hi, I have left a message before but my e mail address has since changed. I was at Keswick from 79 to 82. Would love to hear from anyone from those years.

susan.westgarth@ntlworld.com

I have left messages before. I was at Keswick 1974/77 doing Geography mains Junior / Secondary as it was then. I would love to hear from people at that time. Does anyone remember Julie Hargreaves. Hope you are well. I am now working in Ipswich and now have 5 grandchildren!! Where did the time go!!!

cullumandrew@hotmail.com

E-mail Address: dianacomfort@hotmail.com

On reading the article that I submitted re attack by swans I realise that no-one will be able to recall me as I gave my married name .
Now: Diana Comfort; previously (at college): Diana Newnes.

I was at Keswick Hall 1969-1972, Infant/English mains. Great to see Garry Reed's, Dave North's and Mary Radcliffe's messages! I'm still in touch with Dave and Mary, also Yvonne Edney (Mallett) and Lynda Loudon.
I have been married to Ken for 29 years and we have 2 daughters, Gemma, 20, and Aimee, 18.
Anyone else out there remember me?! I have many fond memories of Keswick Hall and of Norwich.

gemlou20@hotmail.com

Met David Wright today who reminded me about this site: I thought I'd contributed fairly recently but see it was a little over four years ago! It's interesting to read through but not many messages from 1971-4 at present...
The reason for popping up again is to update the e-mail address

New Email address: Rosemary@charlesfamily.net

Have just found this site.Was at Keswick from1973 to76 and was a Geography mains.Remember David Wright and Mr Cartwright and the field trip to Whitby. Am still in touch with Hilary Blundell who did Art.We were also part of the Mangreen girls and hear from Mrs D every year. Am now a mum of 2 and an Infant teacher iin Woodford Green.

Didn't quite complete the course before I left in 1972 but have happy memories of college friends including Diane, Jenny and Barbara (big Callan fan at college and my bridesmaid at St Peter Mancroft church in Norwich in 1974). Remember the Marmite rolls and milky coffee at morning break and those endless tins of baked beans for weekend rations? Remember the mess in the kitchens when we'd made creative meals with an egg, an ounce of butter, a lump of cheese, the beans and a rasher of bacon? Remember performing "Under Milk Wood" and those horrendous early morning bus trips to TP in North Norfolk? And who was it used to play "Bridge Over Troubled Water" endlessly in the East Wing?? I've now chosen the easy option and work as a Teaching Assistant at Flegg High School in Norfolk - all of the fun, not too much of the responsibility and only a fraction of the financial reward ... but just enough energy left to enjoy my family - husband Michael, and twin sons Owen and Simon who are about to sit mock GCSEs - and to work as a Reader in the parish church at Ormesby St Margaret. Would love to hear from anyone shares memories of those halcyon days.
judy@pippins17ow.fsnet.co.uk

I have just looked at Pam Bond's photo of Miss Gibbon in the Gallery. I did geography as a subsid. subject to Maths (1962 - 65) and well remember the geography lectures. For one T.P. I even went searching the fences for sheep's wool as she said it would show the children how oily the wool was !! She had some wonderful ideas.
I am still in touch (albeit irregularly) with Ann Luker (Pullen), Anne Slater (Henson), Cherry Williams (Macdonald), Anne Flowers (Hurcombe), Patsy Rampling (Records), and much more frequently, John Scott who is my brother in law from my first marriage.

Would love to hear from anyone from my year 1962-85

pamhadley@aol.com

Calling all ex-Keswick Hall physical education students. If you were a PE student during the Years 1970 - 1975 we will be holding a reunion during the weekend of 5th - 7th May 2006.
Please send me your contact details plus those of any former students as soon as possible. If you know the contact details for any of the PE lecturers please also let me know.
Hope to hear from you soon.so that final arrangements can be made with regard to venue etc. Please contact Leon via e-mail: genmsc@talk21.com

happy new year to all - esp to Penny nee Charles 69-72 who always sends me a Xmas card but never puts her address on, and to Fiona who sailed away with a sailor she met on a Whitby fieldtrip... Just revisited our Sahara adventures of 1977 - so easy now with vjv, but KH were the brave pioneers. Now offering to visit local schools to answer questions about being a non-fiction author - only require supply-teacher level of fee [plus travel costs] if youre an exKH teacher, instead of the Soc of Authors' rate.

dandjwright@hotmail.com

Keswick from 1973-1976 RE main. Taught in Norfolk and Herts. Have been writing for past 15 years for Scripture Union, Bible Reading Fellowship, Cracking RE etc. Love to hear from any in our RE year.

Hi! Just found this site via Tim Wilson. I was at Keswick Hall 1974-77, fantastic time! I spent most of my time in the graphics department. Have bumped into Rob Barnes several times over the years. Really interesting to read all the comments in the guest book, managed to put a few faces to some names, interesting to find out what everyone is doing now.

Hello - I was at Keswick Hall from 1967 - 1970 in the music department. I taught music in Suffolk for 17 years and since then have been teaching IT in the local FE college. Now I pursue my music with more vigor than when I used to teach it.

mwmiles@waitrose.com

Anyone heard from Dick Hall? 1970-3. Recently met up with Jerry Laws, Debbie Laws nee Climie, and Marsha Utal. Nostalgia all round! What about Geoff and Geraldine (Roper) ?

franz6163@aol.com

!968-1971
New e-mail address. hazel.lumb@ntlworld.com
I'm still teaching part-time and have three teenagers.

Was at Keswick 1970-73 and yes I remember you Dai Brown. Certainly remember the t.p crash and most of us simply carrying on again the folowing week! Am still teaching and have just said bye-bye to yet another student. What an easy life they lead nowdays. Remember making all the posters and carrying in the rabbit "thumper"? Lecturers appearing at regular intervals and staying for hours and writing long, detailed reports. Who remembers the small fire before the freshers dinner when someone set alight to their curtains with a candle? Everyone standing out in the quad - far more people than could possibly have been in residence! Cheese rolls and rations and the Saturday morning bus? Gatecrashing the Christian Union and the unique Film Club? How did we ever fit in lectures - oh I remember now we didn't go. Dai - did you go to the dwile flunking?
Stayed and taught in Norfolk for years then the lack of rugby finally caught up with me so back in Wales now. Still teaching Science

biodrum@tiscali.co.uk

My surname was Saul and I trained from 1969 to 1972. Now living in Budleigh Salterton,Devon

E-mail Address: barbcase1@aol.com

My father, Geoffrey Watts, was a lecturer at Keswick Hall for many years
from around 1962. Sadly he died in February this year, and we will be
having a celebration of his life in a Norfolk village church in July. If
there are ex students still in the area who would like to be there, I would
be glad to give them details. I'm not sure if you can put this up as a
message on your site, but I thought it was worth a try, as we don't live
locally now.

jackybirnie@tiscali.co.uk

At Keswick 1963-66. Now living in Stapleford,Cambridge,

Just to let you know that I am still out there but as a school
inspector!

npa.cantab@ntlworld.com

Now living: Sandal Wakefield,West Yorkshire,
New email address
2gatesjrs@tiscai.co.uk

Vernon,British Columbia , Canada,

I was in Science Dept for secondary schools, active in
Norwich Conservation Society, and loved the drama / musical productions.
(Beggars Opera and Helen Keller) of the years 71-74.

We were so lucky withour mentors. Drs Roy Baker and Peter Jennings... and many others. I was inthe group with John Ellis and Bernard Wells - both mature students then andwonder how they are faring.

As you can see, I am in western Canada, have
been for 25 years and am still teaching and own a tourist resort on a lake.
I would like to attend a reunion one day soon but have only just found
your site and this year is a little too soon to organise.

Best wishes to all and thank you to the organisers.
Sue (formally) Pepper.
silverstarcampground@shaw.ca

1970-73.....egg fights, water fights, salad cream fights in the dining room ......happy days oh and the occasional lecture.Can anyone remember the t.p.coach crashing on the way back from teaching practise and val smith lost a toe. Lynette brown was wearing a wig and when it flew off on impact we all thought her head had come off ! Who can remember Alan Cardew ?He is now treading the boards and lecturing student teachers believe it or not!!!!!!! Would love to hear from anyone who remembers me and those mad days especially the christian union cheese and wine evening when most of us woke up in the quad the next morning never having made the hostels. I am not sure if they ever had another one after our terrible behaviour!

thenonnie2000@yahoo.co.uk

At Keswick 1969-72; main subject Geography. Taught in Cambridge for seven years, then Ilfracombe and have been head of a village school in North Devon since 1981. Still there despite three Ofsteds!


Still play the euphonium; married with three grown up children; lead a local choir. Set up this site a few years ago and realised I have never entered myself onto the Guestbook.

gdreed@tesco.net

Do send us articles for next year's Newsletter, the more the merrier, especially those from Years celebrating 40 years/50 years.
greg.n.gwen.varney@ntlworld.com

At KH 74/77 studying Geography Junior/Secondary. Working in a PRU unit in Ipswich.
cullumandrew@hotmail.com

(1960-63) Just received the Old Students club mag. Well done everyone, some great articles especially on the war time events. Well done Gwen & Greg. I have photos of some of the events mentioned in these messages ie the play Noah, Dave Seddon, Carol Pageant & Cricket Ashes etc. Its a while since I last looked at the site-I am enjoying it.

pambond@bridgefield66.freeserve.co.uk

A change of email address. trevorc@trevorc.plus.com
NTC from 1962 - 1965

I found the site through Andrea Crawshaw who found me eventually! I too would love to hear from anyone out there who remembers me! I have taught for most of the time since 69 in various counties and have been Head of Primary in a British school in Malaga Spain for 18 months, having done voluntary work in Peru first! I am still married tho' separated amicably and have a son and daughter, 25 and 28...It is good to find this site

jrees0904@hotmail.com

First message for 2005, so happy new year to all (I was a lecturer 1969-81 and memory of all the fantastic people at keswick is not fading yet.) Still trying out new fun ways of understanding our globe, so if anyone is still teaching real kids let me offer some ideas and you can tell me if they're a hit or a miss - address is on our website which you can link to. Still like train rides, world travel, photography. Now have 3 fantastic grandchildren in Lakenham, Norwich, and Flo's geog-story (when age 4) is in 'Child Education' already! Thank you to Garry - one of my first students - for setting up this excellent site.

dandjwright@hotmail.com

He stumbled, blinking into the bright sun of IT, wide eyed he looked around him and saw names and memories he never thought he would behold again. What a fantastic couple of hours nostalgia this site has given me.
Well done!


Oh, by the way, still married to Hazel, 32 yrs now. Still teaching in the same schools we began in. 2 superb kids, ones on the telly the other keeps the wheels of industry turning. Neither chose teaching, odd that!
Remember Cringleford Ford by moonlight?
Happy days.

Kimbaish@aol.com

Gwen (nee Cox) 1960-63 and Greg 1961-64 have just retired. To fill our time, we volunteered to edit the Newsletter, starting with this year's edition. If anyone can furnish us with interesting articles we would be pleased to hear from them, particularly for our two years, qualifying in 1963 and 1964. Of course we want to include all years, especially from those who have done different and interesting things with their lives since leavning Keswick. We hope to use photographs for the first time. What about those heady days when the first male students appeared, the Pageant, Sport, music, etc

greg.n.gwen.varney@ntlworld.com

I was not at the College - I attended Borough Road College in London - but now find myself in the Keswick Hall Choir for which I am PR/Marketing/Business Manager (some title is needed to satisfy business contacts). I intend putting together a comprehensive history of the choir from 1969 and would welcome any comments, copies of reviews, photos etc relating to the period 1969 to 1982. I do have the archives left by Geofrrey Laycock but these are more an administrative record. Please send any information to me by email as above. Thank you.

mjp@keswickhallchoir.org.uk

Does anyone know where Julie Hargreaves is now. She was at KH 1974/77. I would love to hear from her.

cullumandrew3@hotmail.com

I was at Keswick between 1975 & 1978, studying music. What a superb place it was! I first taught in Surrey for three years and then to Lincolnshire (Stamford area). From 1992 to 2000 I was Headteacher of a primary school before changing careers. I now work on the East Coast Railway, working for GNER. Too much has changed in teaching - I knew I wouldn't "last" another twenty years! I hope to hear from fellow students who remember me.
During the bad winds in January 1976, the tree which fell on to H5, came into my bedroom & I was temporarily housed in sick bay.

glenfiddy@tiscali.co.uk

I was at Keswick Hall 1973-76. I did RE as my main subject and have fond memories of struggling to stay awake in lectures! I have taught for quite a few years in Norfolk and Suffolk but am now training for ministry in the Methodist church. I am dreadful at keeping in touch but would love to hear from anyone who may have been at college with me.

rozzierasp@yahoo.com

Hi! I was at Keswick Hall from 1970-73. I took religious studies mains and was in team A for primary education. I now live in Canada and so have not been able to get to reunions etc. If you remember me, I'd love to hear from you. Keswick was a great time in my life.

jjdoc52@sasktel.net

Didn't know this site existed until conversation with Ian Scolefield. I was at Keswick 1968-71 studying English, beer, doing as little as possible and women, not necessarily in that order. Have stayed in teaching and am working in Suffolk in a middle school. I did a years teacher exchange in Belpre, Ohio - which nobody has ever heard of - in 1989-90, which completely changed my attitude to education ( I now enjoy it mostly). In touch with Alan Attlesey, Ian and Jim Cowan of the above vintage. Love to hear from anyone who recognises my name.

lindy.mcguinness@talk21.com

I was so pleased to find this web site recently. I was a student from 1963 to 1966, majoring in English. After leaving Keswick Hall I taught for a few years in Norfolk then emigrated to Australia in1972 and then worked in schools in the Melbourne area.
While in Australia I studied for a BA Degree at Deakin University, Geelong.
After 10 years in Australia I returned to this country but gave up teaching some years ago and found a job in a solicitors office, specialising in Family Law.
I have just taken 'early retirement' but keep very busy with various activities which includes youth work at a local church and being Clerk to the Governors at a primary school. I'm enjoying the renewed contact with children and school life, so in some ways my life and career has come full circle.
I was so pleased to read the message from Bernard Sedgley who remembers me from our college days and would really like to be in touch with him. It would also be good to hear from other friends, namely Mike (whose surname escapes me but who lived in Ipswich) and Lucy Dennard from Cambridge.

tony@west-wsm.fsnet.co.uk

I lived in keswick from 1939 to1954, two of those years we lived at Keswick Hall (1947-1948) seeing the building renovated and the first group of students arrive. I remember the college dances, christmas carols and other joint ventures between the village and the collage. I well remember Miss Duff and Rev Cyster and a few of the students, some of them attending my 21st birthday party at the reading room in the village If anyone remembers the Hawkins family please contact me. Also wondering what happened to some of the students I knew - Doreen Williams / Clacton, Freda Bailey / Midlands and Audrey Stott / Norway or Sweden. Went to Canada in 1960.
Regards Roger Hawkins

rghawkins37@cogeco.ca

1962-65 Retired from teaching in 2002. Despite all the changes of more recent times, never regretted my choice of career. It's a great privilege to work with primary age children - and such fun! What "halcyon days" we spent at Keswick! The calm before the storm, had we but known it. Am married (to a teacher) and we have one daughter, now at Uni. Enjoying a busy retirement, and still very much "into" birds! Still retain links with my last school, so no serious "withdrawal symptoms". Would be delighted to swap memories and exchange news with any who remember me.


david@kightley43.fsnet.co.uk

Finished up as head of a primary school in Bournemouth but am now retired. Would love to hear from anyone who remembers me or my wife, Janet (nee Lade) and who were also at Keswick during the 62 - 65 period.


janro@tiscali.co.uk

VVVooom! Jane and I are surfing!! Well, the North Sea equivalent of it - bumping up against the pebbles under Cromer pier. But for someone (and I am not speaking of Jane here of course!!) who has spent his life pushing doors marked "Pull" and flashing my windscreen wipers at oncoming traffic, this is no mean feat. I am still playing cricket (indoors in the winter) and there's very little else left to say after that!!!. I am also Membership and Register Secretary for the Old Students' Club so I hope to be adding a little something from time to time to the website. Jane has been headteacher (various) and finished teaching a year ago. She retires next March.
Anybody remembering Jane (Grant) and me (1962-65) please contact.


dandmj@waitrose.com

Attended Keswick from 1962-65 and am in contact with several of my contemporaries including Dave Seddon, Albert Bain and several other members of H.3.West 1963-65. Would like to hear from anyone who was at Keswick at the same time.

clivehollinshead@hotmail.com

Greetings from the antipodes.I look back with affection to my association with staff and students at NTC.I was a mature age student 1963-5 (What does that make me now!)
I taught for 2 years at Sheringham before coming to Australia and am now enjoying retirement in a rural area of Victoria.
I would particularly like to contact Stuart Donson,a member of my group,Shirley Harris a young lady who accompanied me on the first teaching round and her friend Nora.Also any other students/staff who may remember me.
Best wishes to all .

Bernard Sedgley

yangers@bigpond .com.au

Was at Keswick Hall '68-71 - Geography mains.
Have been mostly in Australia teaching/parenting etc since then. Took a walk around the old college grounds last yr when I was 'home' visiting family - still looks a great place to live!! (Don't think we appreciated the quietness of the countryside in those days tho'!!!) Luckily was able to take early retirement 4yrs ago - funnily enough I miss the kids!!
Found this site today - nice to see a few names I recognised. Went to NZ and visited Jak Perry recently. Would be great to hear from any of you....
janmarsh600@hotmail.com

At KH for a year 1978-9, having transferred to do the 4th Year B.Ed. Whilst at KH, I was involved in the Christian Union, the Student Union and - most memorably - the Dance/Drama production of 'The Rime of the Ancient Mariner'. It would be great to hear from anyone who remembers me.

bowdlerfamily@xalt.co.uk

I was at Keswick from 1962 to 1965 and loved every minute. I am still teaching maths, now in West Sussex, via London & Australia & have one more year to go before retiring.
Does anyone else remember the Norwich Family system to get us off campus on Friday evenings?
I am still in contact, albeit not very regularly, with the rest of the girls from Mangreen - Cherry Williams (nee Macdonald), Ann Flowers (nee Hurcombe), Ann Luker (nee Pullen), Anne Passemard (nee Henson). The sixth member Sue Williams (nee Birch) sadly died about two years ago. I also have contact with Patsy Rampling (nee Records) who was part of the maths group with me.
My first husband was John Scott's brother and I still see a lot of John who has decided to retire at the end of this academic year. Some of you may remember him playing rugby & cricket.
I have a daughter & two beautiful grandchildren. Would love to hear from anyone who remembers me & any ex Mangreen people.
pamhadley@aol.com

Anyone else out there from years 61 -64? Made contact with Taff Thompson through Friends Reunited. Dave Seddon...remember Noah production, college theatre club? I was your wife! Now married 36yrs. retiring from teaching this July.
Living in small village in Cambs. Had two sons till recently, youngest, (doctor ) died in Nov.02. Contact.
roger@salter443.fsnet.co.uk

Hi! I was a student 1978-82 and loved my time at Keswick Hall. In 2000 and 2001 I organised picnic reunions based at UEA, but visiting the grounds of Keswick Hall. I have contact with about two-thirds of my year group now. If you were a 1978 entrant and are interested in joining us whenever we get together again, please contact me.
If you overlapped with us and would like to be notified of future picnics to meet up with people you knew...likewise let me know.
I taught full-time until I had children in 1990 ( 2 boys now aged nearly 13 and 8), and have been Supply Teaching ever since.


t_tostevin@yahoo.co.uk

At Keswick Hall 1960/63, known as Joyce. Retired after 39 yrs. mainly teaching pupils with S.E.N. [autism]. Have also fostered children with special needs. [A glutton for punishment!] Became a local preacher of the Methodist Church in 1965. Was looking forward to retirement but still doing 2 days a week in school and do not know how I found time to go to work!

lordbrumwell@aol.com

1950-52 I am living in Vancouver Canada I have been to the 50th reunions to celebrate both going into and leaving college. What fun they were and to meet up with so many friends was wonderful .My years at Keswick were happy ones .I met with Miss Duff in Cambridge a year or two before she died when my sister Jennifer[57-59] and I had lunch with her, Miss Duff was in great spirits,what a privelege to see her again.
patty@woodsideworld.com

Kopparberg,Sweden,

Anybody out there from Keswick 69-72 who remembers me?
e.g. Caroline Holmes, Rita Brace, Isabel Chaplin, Valerie Buist etc.
hagalund@swipnet.se

I was at Keswick from 74 to 77. Good to see a few names from that era, especially the Geography group. I,m now Head of a PRU in Ipswich for the sins of a previous life. Happily married to Jan (nee Wheeler) from the same Keswick era.
siddall@rmplc.co.uk

I was at KH 1974-77. I studied Geography and Outdoor Activities. I now work with EBD kids in Ipswich with another ex KH Dave Siddall. Love to hear from fellow students at the time!!
cullumandrew@hotmail.com

Ruth, Marilyn, Alison and Dorothy are meeting in Gloucester on Saturday 22 March 2003. If anyone who knows us wishes to join us please contact one of us via this site.

dot@dotbarnes.fsnet.co.uk

I saw in the Old Students' Club magazine that a website has been set up with memories of college days. I was one of the first batch of students to go to Keswick Hall;(1947-49. We went for our second year while the first year students were all in Norwich. Best wishes for your enterprise!

Webmaster's note: An article by Joyce appears in the Gallery section

Can't believe nobody of 52/54 aware of this site. Mai Flanagan (am still in touch), Judy Matthews, went to Canada and we were in touch until she died, Brenda Smith with whom I lost contact. Miss Saunders, Cave,Farrell, Gibbons, Oates, Rev.Cyster, and of course MISS DUFF!
Other names still escape me except Joyce Fletcher, Monica ?, Marion? I remember faces from college photo as clear as the day we were all around the 20 yearold mark!!!

At Keswick from1968 to 1971.
Fond memories of Mr.Tanner's Jun/Sec education group and Mr.Cartwright / David Smith's Geography sessions; also our many East Wing escapades!.
In touch with Ronnie,Margie and Gaye.We hope to meet up with some more of you at this year's reunion or on this site! Who remembers hiding a certain new lecturer under the bed when Miss Primmer did her rounds - I am currently teaching 6 and 7 year olds in Cambridgeshire, but have tackled the whole range! Married with two lovely daughters..neither of them teaching...wonder why?!!!

1963 -66 found the site through a friend Happy days Plays in the open ait theatre smoking consulate to get rid of the midges swimming in the pool and at Thorpe baths monday night. am still working , head of a village school in Worcestershire ,married two grown up children Anna lives in Vancouver A teacher!!! Ben lives In Bath one Grandson
Lifes good

headteach @ st-barnabas .worcs.sch. uk

I was at Keswick between 66 and 69. Great times! Now retired (1998) after many years as head of various primary school in West Yorkshire. Have wife, 2 daughters, 3 grandchildren. Love to hear from anyone who remembers me - there must be someone! Have you tried the Friends Reunited web site - plenty of us on there too! Cheers to all, and thanks for the memories - reminds me of a song......................
davenkath@hotmail.com

Any of you guys remember me? I was at Keswick 70-72, until Mr. Gibbs, the principal, asked me to leave on the grounds of academic inactivity. Now a croupier in a casino in Stateline, Nevada. Remember John Stevens, Dick Hall, Geoff Roper, Bill Griffiths, Joe Cribb etc. I had fun at Keswick. Also remember going out with Debbie Climie and visiting Jerry Laws at his parents house.

franz6163@aol.com

Hi! I was at Keswick Hall from 1966-69. Would love to hear from anyone out thee
who remembers me. Often
wonder about Janet Swallow, Dereck and Carol Sewell.
Am still in touch with Dave and Wendy, nee Cubitt,Gamble. Still teaching but working
in ETHOS pupil support services.
I too remember the rolls at coffee time ,best food of the day.

Anyone out there still 1952/4 or thereabouts?
Haven't got an e-mail address yet. But will watch this space. Have been in Leicester since '54. Retired through ill-health. Miss Duff. Rev.F Cyster. Too old to remember many names pupils/staff ! Good times and memories in spite of teaching prac.!

I was only at Keswick for one year (65-66) but have always regretted having to transfer. I remember Mr. Sigsworth and High Noon especially. For most of my teaching career I tried to live up to his committment to the worth of every child plus the chapel program. I am now a priest in the Anglican Communion (Episcopal Church). I live in Richmond, Virginia, USA with my husband, Lindon, and have three children and one son-in-law. I am still in touch with Ruth Collinson, as was, Alison Sims, as was. Would love to catch up withn anyone who remembers me. I was so sad when the college was axed but have fond meories of going into Norwich in a nightdress to carry a matress though the town - something to do with a carnival I think.
seaves@attbi.com

Does anyone remember Thomas Gilbody, the Educational Psychology Lecturer? He was my father, and I'd be very interested to hear from you! We lived in Keswick until 1981, and it was a superb place to be a kid! You may remember me (I was in the plays whenever a child was needed, used to swim in the pool even when it was slimy, and enjoyed the pinball, pool, table tennis etc. in the Student Union, tennis courts and so forth). In hindsight - wasn't it a unique/prestige location to live?? Even now, 21 years later, I find it hard to believe how great a place it was to be. A one-off. I would be very interested to hear from anyone.
With best wishes,
John.

john@johngilbody.com

Hi from Australia, I was at Keswick from 1968-1971 and now live in Australia. Please contact me if you rememember me. I now teach Grade 6 (12 - 13 year olds)at a Primary School here in Australia.
famgibbs@netspace.net.au

Hi from Australia, I was at Keswick from 1968-1971 and now live in Australia. Please contact me if you rememember me. I now teach Grade 6 (12 - 13 year olds)at a Primary School here in Australia.
famgibbs@netspace.net.au

!962 - 65. You may remember me. Teacher since 1965 in posts at home and in Africa. Send me an email, should you wish to make contact.

I didn't know the site existed.I was at Keswick 1971-75. I have now been married to Dave for 25 years and still see quite a few ex Keswick folk.I am now head of a Suffolk school.The site seems to have little about the lecturers-maybe those still in education will turn up at my next OFSTED like David Wright!

I was at Keswick 1969-72 doing Sociology mains. I managed to put off earning a living by going off to do the BEd in 1973. After that I taught Sociology/Humanitities in Ealing and Brent. Was active in the union for some years. Now I am working in North London as a Deputy Head in a secondary school. Just had an HMI inspection so am absolutely knackered...I live outside Watford, and am a season ticket holder at Watford FC....who said things wouldn't get better!!!! I am divorced and have a 10 year old son. I still keep in touch with some Keswick mates.

Martin745@aol.com

I've only just found this site. Went to Keswick 69-72. I am head-teacher for a small school in the centre part of Sweden - 122 pupils aged 7-13 yrs. Married with 3 children and 2 grandchildren. It,s really bought back some happy memories.

Mature student, Geography - 1974-1978 now a retired Business Studies Lecturer/Accountant

I would like to be remembered to David Wright,former Head of Geography esp for Tunisia trip!

I am Year Secretary for 1959/61, and would love to
hear from any students of that year with whom I have lost touch.

I am also Treasurer of the Old Students Club, ( I handle all the money and bills!)

Pat Wright
Norwich
patalan@tinyworld.co.uk

Please publish my email address and details to anyone from Keswick - it would be nice to contact people from 'my era'! Yes, I was on the 1970 College photo.
Was at Keswick Hall between 1968 and 1971.
would like to contact anyone else that was there at the same time.
Regards Paul
Åkrehamn,Norway,
paulm@karmoyped.no

Thank you for an insight into the one of our family homes.

Richard is descended from Joseph Gurney, Shorthand writer to the House of Commons and William Brodie Gurney, Joseph's son.

Website is very informative.

Margaret and Richard Gurney

(note: The Guerney family donated Keswick Hall to the College after the last war)

I have only just found this website and it has brought so many memories flooding back! I was in the geography department 1968-71. Does anyone else remember the video of that fieldtrip to Whitby with a little figure disappearing up the hill and into the bushes?

Hazel_Lumb@compuserve.com

I was at Keswick 67-70.
I am on the picture on the web site and I recognise quite a few other people. Dianacomfort@hotmail.com

Hi there,

I am a former student ( '61 intake ) and am writing to from western
Canada. I am planning a trip to the UK with the specific purpose of
visiting the old college and taking some photographs etc. I expect to leave
after freeze-up this year i.e. November 2002.

Contacts welcome

I was at KH '69-'72 . Am still in touch with a few fellow -Geographers. (Yes I do remember you, Dick Jolly ) . Amongst the many happy memories, I recall being in digs in Mulbarton and babysitting for the children of Derek Haylock and Roy Baker. I also remember starting off the Chapel bell an hour too early and Rev Dick Garrard hurrying across from his house!! I taught in Peterboro then Nottingham. I'm now in Leics still teaching.
bill@wsherwood.freeserve.co.uk

Margaret Sanderson 1968 -1971
Still teaching, living in Cambridge and in contact with Ronnie Kendall, Maureen Kirk and Alan Attlesey.
Too many memories - but the cheese rolls at morning coffee ,never was very good at getting up for breakfast, and the Bar are the two that spring most readily to mind!
And I'm not alone remembering the Geography Field trips, Mr Wright and Mr Cartwright
If anyone fancies swapping memories of those ,or any other, times.

Junior Course 1966-69
Mains - History

Would love to contact Gill (Brown) and Graham, Diane and Gordon, Mike
Kendall and Mike Pearce and any other long lost friends...
tuzzy_lp@hotmail.com

I was at KH 1969 - 72. You may remember me as the one who was always chasing your money as Student Union Teasurer.
I taught Science for 3 years, in 3 different schools but found it was not for me. Subsequently I've worked for the Inland Revenue, chasing other peoples money again, and for the Department of Trade Insolvency Service, sorting out the mess when the money runs out.
These days I'm managing a team who enforce the National Minimum Wage legislation across South West England.
ianbrigg@tesco.net

I was at KH 1974-78. I had no 'A' Levels and was described as having 'O' Level metalwork and a sense of adventure! I don't remember much about my time there, though it certainly beat working. I taught abroad for a couple of years, then went into special schools . Got a deputy Headship in 1985 and a headship in 1990. I've been the County Adviser for behaviour in Hertfordshire since 1994.

I was at KH 1974-78. I had no 'A' Levels and was described as having 'O' Level metalwork and a sense of adventure! I don't remember much about my time there, though it certainly beat working. I taught abroad for a couple of years, then went into special schools . Got a deputy Headship in 1985 and a headship in 1990. I've been the County Adviser in Hertfordshire since 1994.

I was beginning to think I wouldn't find any 68 - 71 Keswickians on the list. I'm still teaching, a wage slave in Essex, though I try to spend time up North as I'm researching a book there. Anybody out there remember Film Society on Friday nights?

Hi. I am from the 1967 - 70 crowd.

I would love to meet / contact some oldies like Neil Hodges, Kathy Dowsett (nee
Stratton), Hilary , Penny Bell, Carole Rye, Suzie Barlow, Ian King, Andy
Downing, Andy Bransby, Andy Sawyer etc.

I was at Keswick 1960-63. I was the only Chinese students in the College then. Have fond memories of my 3 years there. I've been living in California since 1966. Would like to hear from any of my old college friends.

Just found this site through friends reunited. Am still in touch with quite a few from 1963-66, Sue Barker, Margaret Milne, Sybil Broughton and Cath Rogers. Would love to hear from anyone who remembers me from those long ago days. I am still teaching and live in Ware.
margaretmeldrum@hotmail.com

Jerry Laws married to Debbie (Climie) both former students 71-74 and 71-75 respectively. Just found the website and wondering how much life there still is out there!

Keswick 73-76. I joined the hoardes of unemployed teachers and then went into social work. I am now working in Rotherham where amongst other things I provide training for designated teachers for looked after children. I'm still in touch with a number of college friends but like everyone else would be glad to renew old acquaintances!
dona@womack.idps.co.uk

Many happy memories of NTC 1962-65.
Miss Duff - a great Principal who knew everyone!
Carol Pageant at St Peter Mancroft,
consecration of the Chapel by Archbishop of Canterbury, Commem.Days
TP's in Sheringham, Wensum View and Sprowston and so much more.

Taught in Northamptonshire 65-68, since then on Merseyside. Head for 17 yrs in Waterloo, Liverpool. Ret'd '97.

Ordained deacon in C/E July '01, to be priested May 26th '02 in L'pool Cathedral.
Married to Liz (a nurse) we have 3 ch in their 20's.

Grettonboy@oal.com

I was at Keswick Hall from 1976 - 1980. I did English Mains. After leaving, I taught in various high schools in Norfolk for ten years, finally ending up at Framingham Earl High School. In 1990, I left England for Canada and have re-invented myself as a writer of children's books. My fourth book will be published next summer. All that reading of children's literature with Terry Phillips and Mike Hayhoe obviously paid off. I would love to hear from anyone who remembers me.

I was only at Keswick Hall from 1970 -1971 as I decided that teaching wasn't for me. I joined the Civil Service working in the Dept. of Employment (as it was then). I now work as Learning Resource Centre Manager at a secondary school in Coventry, having worked as a school librarian since 1990. I still know why I decided not to teach! However, I do enjoy working in a school environment and playing my part in the education of our young people. I am married with two children of 22 and 20 who are both at the Royal Northern College of Music in Manchester. Although I was only at Keswick Hall for a year I remember it with great affection. East Wing was my home for the year. Although I don't have contact with anyone at the moment, I did keep in touch with a few friends for a while. Names I remember are Ann Saunders, Anne Cogman, Gill Houston and Evelyn Stevens and a number of others in the CU.

jmtraining@ntlworld.com

Mature student 74-78 mains Geography. Thanks to Jo Ruffell for pointing me to this site. What memories it all brings back, wonderful years at college and as one of the mature students who were so happy there, a big thank you to all the lecturers and fellow students of our years. Hard work at the time but looking back so worthwhile. Thanks again and keep writing books David (Wright).

maureenbleay@hotmail.com

I was a member of the PE Mains group that commenced in September of 1968. Unfortunately I never completed the course and left at Christmas 1970.I joined the Royal Air Force in May 1971 and have spent most of the last 25 years flying as helicopter aircrew.

Seeing 68-71 photograph again has brought so many great memories flooding back and it's difficult to believe that the bloke with the 'thatched roof' haircut was actually me.I still keep in contact with Jude Whitehouse(nee Aldred)and Jan Sutcliffe(nee Browne) and we visit each other several times a year. I would delighted to hear from anyone who rememembers me, particularly those in the PE Mains group,and I shall be making this web site essential reading from now on.

Was at Keswick/UEA from 79-83.Involved with the CU,(we were quite enlightened and went to the Christmas disco in undies and garters as 'Ladies of the Night'to improve our image!!) also did English,Art,and moved to Waveney Terrace in yr 4 The 'East Wing five' thing rung a bell somewhere-and I can remember Mud playing at a Summer Ball.They were brilliant
Also remember the Waffle House in Norwich,dirt cheap strawberries at the end of the day from the Market and Rob Barnes violin making.
Am not teaching now-staff writer for a charity,married with two kids and living in Plymouth.If anyone remembers me( and wants to!!)...?
thebrays@thebrays.worldonline.co.uk

I was at Keswick Hall from 1967-70.
I have just taken early retirement, after 31+ years teaching Maths in Secondary Modern, Comprehensive and Independent schools. Married Angela Barnes (1968 - 1971) in 1972. We celebrate our 30th Wedding Aniversary this March. We have two daughters Hannah and Amy. I also coached Games for 30 years. I am still in contact with several former students. I remember Keswick Hall and the students that I knew with great fondness.

I was at Keswick from 1961 to 1964. I married Nick in 1968 and have a son and daughter and one grand-daughter. I live in Sheffield where I was a Headteacher for 12 years, taking early retirement in 1997. I have since written a book 'A History of Totley All Saints' Church 0f England School, Sheffield 1827-2000.' I would love to hear from any of my contempories.

Anyone out there remember me? I was at Keswick Hall from 1979-1982. I now teach at Paston College in North Walsham.
donelda@bridson.com

I was at Keswick from 1963-1966, I retired last year taking early retirement. I have recently been in touch with a few people who were at Keswick the same time, i.e. Dave Osborne and Laurence Davies.

Year secretary for 1964/67. Would love to hear from any of you who attended the college in these years.

I was at Keswick 69-72.Geog main subject.Good to read Garry's letter in old students mag. Great idea this website.

I've been back to visit the college but only from the outside.I'm still teaching. I spent many years in Newham in London now in Essex

thornwood@ukonline.co.uk

I have had such a nice time reading through all the comments and I just have to ask where are the Chris Robinsons and David Yelvertons Nicky?

I was at KH from 79 to 83 I did the 4 yr B Ed and was in the last year prior to UEA takeover. Yes I remember the Mud do the rations pot noodles. I was always eating the chocolate out of the machine in the sports room !!!
I loved my time at Keswick. I loved those rooms !!! David Wright I would love to hear from.I always enjoyed those field trips and you supervised my pracs if you remember. I went onto to teach at Blair Peach School in Southall London then went onto to teach in a private school in NYC (completely different!!) Then onto working as a Teacher Trainer in Sydney Australia.

I married a UEA Student Phil Baxter. We have 3 children 9, 6 and 2 We have lived for the past 4 yrs in the US first in Washington DC and now in Miami ( my espanol is improving !!) Saying that I am reminded of Tony Cartwright trying to teach me Esperanto in his little office and buying me garlic tablets !!!
Robert Barnes (Art) once asked me for my birth sign and on being informed told me I would never stay in the same place for more than 3 years and he was exactly right !! I would love to hear from anyone who remembers me. All the best to all of you
lesley_snell@earthlink.net

I was at Keswick Hall between 1971 - 1974. I now teach in Hampshire. Gained my Master's degree in 1974 but still teaching PE. Other responsibilities have allowed me to rise to the height of an M+4! I visited the College grounds in August 2001 - what a change!
Please contact me if you remember me. I would love to hear from you.

I was at Keswick 1963-66.Took early retirement in 1994 after 19 years as Dep.Head of an S.P.A.4-11 Primary School in Sheffield.National Chairman of P.A.T.for two years.Have had a parallel career as sports journalist and commentator on radio for past 26 years.Married Val in 1969.Daughter(31)and son(28) and one grandaughter.Have recently joined the Old Students Club and found this website.Contacts very welcome.

I was in the first intake of men in 1961. I have been trying to contact our year secretary through this site but her e mail address is not working. Judith G. would you please contact me. I would love to hear from any body else of a similar vintage to myself.

I was at Keswick from 1969-72 (Geography mains). On leaving I taught in Boston (Lincs) at an all boys secondary modern which was a good introduction to real teaching!!! It really was a case of sink or swim! I still travelled back to Norwich to see people like Pete Muchlinski. I then moved to Peterborough to be Head of Geography in 1980 and haved stayed ever since. I did an exchange to New Zealand in 1987, and the first Rugby World Cup was on at the same time! Since seeing this site different memories are flooding back. The food strike,various groups and social events, being in digs,building a fire on Whitby beach and the police telling us to put it out as we were attracting ships towards us! Mr wright and Mr cartwright soon disappeared into the darkness!
All good wishes to you all, and look forward to more memories.
Alex.
John.A.Dyer@btinternet.com

I was at Keswick Hall 1965 - 1967, but I never went in to teaching. Instead I got a job at The British Museum and 34 years later I am still there! I am now the Museum's Personnel manager. I would be happy for anyone who knew me to get in touch.
normanjacobs@hotmail.com

I was at Keswick 1969-1972, doing infants with Maths mains. I played the clarinet in the orchestra. I taught in Norwich for a while, but I am now the Deputy Registry Officer at Norwich City College.

At Keswick 1974 - 77, preferring 'the real world', I joined the Royal Navy .... but its funny, after 25 years I am back teaching, albeit adults ... and now manage IT Guided Learning centres for North Oxfordshire College ... Hello to those that remember me ..

Formerly Ruth Collinson,was at Keswick 1965 - 1968 also in Mr Sigsworth's group. Work for Kirklees Ethos - Educating Those Out of School mainly with children with severely challenging behaviour excluded from school or unable to find a suitable placement. Married with two grown up daughters. Still in touch with Alison Sims, Marilyn
Smith, John White, Dorothy Barnes and occasionally Hywel Williams. Love to hear from anybody who did geography mains or anyone in Yorkshire area.

I am year secretary for 1961-64 would love tohear from any of our year.

Hi,
I was at Keswick from 1977-1981. Does anyone remember me???At that time I was a member of the C.U and we used to try and ward away the spirits from the sunken garden!
I've given up those ways and have been teaching ever since. Write to me, if you can remember me.

At Keswick 1964-67. History mains.
Now enjoying early retirement, after 3 children, divorce, and almost 20 years teaching.

Does anyone remember me from the Biology Group of 1967 - 1970. At lot has happened since that time. I would love to hear from any ex-students as I regret losing touch with you all.
Jolly@busman53.fsnet.co.uk

I was at Keswick Hall between 1975 and 1978. Didn't we have a heat wave every summer or was it just my imagination? Yes I remember the Geog field trips with D. Wright, especially as his PJs were stashed under my pillow!
Surprise, surprise D.W. turned up at my school as an Ofsted Inspector in 1997.
I left Norwich and ventured south to Chelmsford where I have been teaching ever since.
Sue@sbulbeck.fsnet.co.uk

I was at Keswick between 1972 and 1975.
I taught in shoeburyness for two years and then returned to Norfolk for two years. I moved to London in 1980 and am now teaching at Hill Mead Primary School in Brixton, where I am SENCO and Senior Teacher. I would like to hear from anyone who came to parties in H2C. does any one know what happened to Andy Manning, John Taylor osr Lennie Reed?
Cheryl.Stonebridge@Tesco.net

I was at Keswick 1965-1968, junior course with lecturer Alan Sigsworth (Siggy),taught in Hounslow for 3 years, VSO 1971-1973 in Papua/New Guinea, returned to Hounslow back to the same school! was made redundant Christmas 2000, supply teaching now, living in Staines. Still keep in touch with the old Mangreen lot, Mim, Liz, Jenni, Judes, Jane, Trish + Dinkie and Fay

At Keswick from 1967 to 1970 - Music department - and around Norwick for the next 3 years too. Now in Kent, Maths Coordinator.
ruth_johnpaterson@lineone.net

Left in 1975 and stayed in East Anglia, now head of a primary school on the Suffolk coast. I come across many former Keswick students who are still teaching in Suffolk but would love to hear from anyone who remembers me.

I attended Keswick between 1974 and 1978 spending the last year as College President. I married Kim Jarman who did Music whilst I studied RE (what a fantastic department that was!).
I left to teach RE firstly at Wymondham High School and then at Hethersett High leaving Education in 1989 (Did we join to teach a National Curriculum?) I am now an Independent Financial Adviser whilst Kim is still teaching. We live just South of Norwich.
david_Hickman@bigfoot.com

What a turnup!
I was at Keswick from '73 to '77 in the Art bit. Now Head of Expressive Arts in 11-18 in Brentwood but living near Colchester. Still in contact with Dave Simington and Dave Hickman.
Would love to know where Liz Rowles and Tim Brooke are now......?PETEVCOX@AOL.COM

At Keswick 69/73 Social secretary for nearly three years -who remembers Roxy Music at the college ball? And what about the discos - won't get fooled again! Now on my fourth headship in South East London but more importantly still playing basketball, football and singing in a rock band - not prepared to grow up just grow old. married to Claire (Calver) with two fabulous kids. Do we need a reunion or what?

1961-64
Retired Deputy Head after a lifetime of Infant/First teaching
Anyone else out there from this era?
mhurll@clara.net

Haven't seen any messages yet from anyone in my year. I was at Keswick 1955 -57. Anyone out there remember me?
joan@lod.ndo.co.uk

How the world turns! I now train teachers at Nottingham Trent University after, like Dona, leaving Keswick with no job, working in voluntary sector, teaching in a Nursery, having 3 kids, working in FE, doing OU BA/MA then joining academia. Frankly, I'm not sure what I offer to 18 year olds whilst still hankering after integated days and child centredness, but I do love giving a performance based lecture...annie.woods@ntu.ac.uk

At Keswick 68/71. Did PE mains and loved every minute. Great to see so many names I recognize, would we recognize the faces I wonder!!!

I was at Keswick between '67 and 70. Since then I have been in teaching for most of the time. I spent 27 years in Suffolk being Head of Department in various schools. Now teaching in North Yorkshire as AST and Head of ICT Faculty. I still think of Keswick as a wonderful time!

jill-n-neil@sheriff26.fsnet.co.uk

Hi-I was at Keswick from 1979-1983ish.
Does anybody remember the East Wing Five, Mugsy Dale,me,etc? Midnight dips in the pond, mud playing at our leaving do?? Dave Yelverton??Chris Robinson??

nhuitson@hotmail.com

Where are the rest of you Wrinklies like me? (1959-1961) I remember N.T.C. as very happy days.Will never forget Miss Duff. Yes she knew us all inside-out. We loved her. I've had a very happy life. Married Rupert a few days after leaving and we have two sons and 4 granchildren.Had lots of very interesting teaching experiences. Now run a smallholding ,goats and organic food our speciality. So say retirement!

I'm very pleased that David Wright pointed me to this site. It great to 're-visit' Keswick where I came from Kent to be a student 1971-4. However my links with the college go back to my Grandmother and Great Aunt who were students at College Road in 1902-4.

After Keswick I did a BEd in Cambridge, before moving to Wymondham where I still live. I taught briefly in Wymondham, Swaffham and North Walsham before having children and discovering home education. Last year I was a co-author of the book 'Free Range Education'.

I'll look at this site from time to time to 'see' old friends. Spotted Leon's piece - hello! Do you remember failing me on the Union Minibus test? I've driven a number of them since so it didn't put me off :-)

Rosemary@charlesfamily.net

I was at Keswick from 1968/1971 and took the junior secondary course with Divinity mains.
I married Peter Hart who was at Keswick at the same time and we are still married!
Peter is a primary headteacher in Luton and I am a deputy headteacher at another Luton primary school.
We are still in contact with Susan Sutton nee Allen, Audrey Marsden nee Allott and Brenda Swinglehurst nee Roche.
wendy.hart7@btopenworld.com

I was at Keswick 1971-74. I am now an Assistant Head of a primary school in Luton. I live in Harlington but visit Norwich when I can as my sister-in law lives there. The last time I visited Keswick it was Jewson's head office and a security guard let me look round, muttering under his breath 'another teacher!'

Hi to everyone out there!
I was a student between 1972 and 1975. Spent fifteen years teaching abroad - Sydney, Singapore, Thailand and back to England and the National Curriculum.
Left the profession and worked as a journalist for three years. Am now working on my first novel.

Many fond memories of my time in Norfolk. Anyone remember Andy who in 1972 was my college father and ran the college mini-bus for the union?
Please get in touch anyone who likes red wine :O) Marlene
marlene.perowne@ntlworld.com

Iwas at Keswick Hall from 1967 to 1970.The time of the best soccer team in its history- well I think so.I did geography as my main subject and managed to fit in some work around a hectic sport and social diary. Who remembers The Bill of Rights? No prizes for guessing just jogging memories.

Tnel3@AOL.com

Attended 1967/1970. Biology mains.Retired at 50. Living in Wakefield. Contacts welcome.It's time we had a reunion?

I was at Keswick from 1975 -1978 and loved every minute! I particularly remember (just like David Wright) the Geography field trips and I wonder whether he remembers the time we hid his pyjamas! My particular friends at that time were Sue Bradshaw, Angie Hearney, Marion, Jill Clarke and Gita Lakhlani. By the way, did anyone ever find out who put 'Resussi Annie' on the toilet in First Aid?!!!

annemortlock@lineone.net

I studied Fine Art 65-68. Who remembers the 'Alleluia Chorus'? Taught in Hampshire until 91. Now living in Devon and working with Adult Basic Skills in Plymouth. Still in touch with friends from Keswick Hall even though we are spread throughout the country. Have fond memories of the Folk Club and everyone piling into the Common Room to watch TOTP!
Dartcottage@merripit.com

Another wrinkly!At Keswick 1957-59.I've only just discovered this site,and learned there's an old students club.I taught in Kent,then East Anglia, until about 1990,then I became a Relate counsellor.I currently counsel in Norwich.I'm married to Roger,a (semi- )retired priest,and live near N.Walsham.We have contact with Alan Robson,who I believe taught at Keswick in the 60s. Anyone else from my time?
stella.dixon@lineone.net

What a great site!
I am just discovering the Internet as I am a slow learner on the computer, but improving all the time!!
I was at Keswick from 1966-1970 so any one out there at the same time as me do get in touch please!! I did biology mains and remember my life in Norflolk with great nostalgia. I went to my first reunion in London this October, but there was no-one from my era.
I am still teaching, part time now in a 6th form college as I have retrained as a hyponotherapist and so work two days a week at a Natural Medicine Centre.
I live in Purley, Surrey and am married and have two sons 27, and 25 years old.

Paola13@bagnall72.freeserve.co.uk

I was at Keswick 1968-1971, Junior course with History as a main subject.
I have just retired after 30 years teaching in Norfolk.
Anyone out there who I know?
petervictor01@hotmail.com

I was at Keswick 1979-1982. I am now living and working in the Midlands. Does anyone remember me?

I was at Keswick from 71 to 74. $ years teaching in Norfolk. 10 years back at home in Ipswich and from then on in Wiltshire where I am now SENCO at a 1300 comp. Married, to an ex. Keswick student. 2 kids, 16 and 14. It would be interesting to hear from anyone.
colin.cruise@ntlworld.com

At Keswick from 1967-70 PE main with infant education. Taught in Kent from then till present time full, part and supply work. Married for 27 years 3 children.Just given up full time job for ever!!

I was at Keswick Hall from 1968-71. Jun/Sec English mains. Still in touch with Margie Sanderson, Maureen Kirk (nee Silk), Alan Attlesey, Gay Germaine(nee Hubbert) who was assistant Domestic Burser. I have very fond memories of the time I spent at Keswick although I did not remain in teaching for long. Live in Suffolk with husband of 26 years and would love to hear from anyone who remembers me. Recognised some faces from the 1970 photo.

Biolgy Mains (Secondary) 1970-73
Still teaching in Norfolk. Now Manager of a Student Support Unit in a City School.Haven't met any ex Keswick since being out at Cromer where I caught up with Tony Pashley and Richard Baker.
Did keep in touch with Evelyn Stevens for a number of years, but we both moved and lost touch.
Any one from 70-73 living locally still?