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Mr John Philip Chalke (Phil). DOB 6 July 1920 . Pupil at Whitgift in the 1930s

Recently deceased after a short illness. Cremation service to be held at 11.20am on Tuesday 19 September 2006 at:

Hereford Crematorium
Westfaling St ,
Hereford , HR4 0JE

There will be refreshments afterwards at 15 Jubilee Close, Deer Park, Ledbury, Herefordshire

If there is anyone who wishes to attend, write a note or make a donation in lieu of flowers, please contact Mr Keith Best (nephew) for further details, by e mail as follows: k.best@tiscali.co.uk or by telephone on either 01494 449162 or 07734 906858

Gavin Simpson (at Whitgift 1974-1980) Memorial service

The memorial service for Gavin Simpson will be held on:

Friday 8 Sep 2006
2.30pm
Saint James's Church, Riddlesdown
St James Road
Purley
Surrey
CR8 2DL

Everyone attending is invited back to the Old Whitgiftians Clubhouse afterwards for refreshments. Please advise Allister Simpson if you wish to attend by email: allister.simpson@rbos.com

Alex Eida Funeral

This will take place at St Margaret's Church, Chipstead on 14 September @ 1 pm

Afterwards at the house: "Copperfields"
  Broad Walk
  Hooley
  Surrey
  CR5  3RQ

If any member wishes to attend the reception afterwards at the house,  kindly e-mail the Clubhouse on clubhouse@owa.org marking it for the attention of Jim Cummings in order that numbers can be confirmed for catering purposes.  

Parking is not accessible at the house, so cars must be left in the vicinity of the Church.

The family have requested no flowers, but donations to either of the following charities are welcomed:-

Mountain Rescue of England and Wales
www.mountain.rescue.org.uk/giving

or

Army Benevolent Fund
www.armybenfund.org

James Meaby (at Whitgift 1980-1988) aged 36

We were sad to hear of the death of James Meaby, who drowned on the Isle of Wight. A tragic loss to his family and friends.

Further details to be advised.

Sussex Dinner

The Sussex Dinner will be held on Friday 22nd September at Shelleys Hotel in Lewes, East Sussex, 7 for 7.30pm. This is a very pleasant Georgian building and the General Manager has been extremely helpful in offering us an excellent 3 course Dinner at a reduced cost of £32 per head including wine.

If you have any queries please contact Alan Cowing, by email at alan@alancowing.co.uk or telephone on 01892 770291

If you like to attend please complete the application form available from the downloads section or by clicking here

OWA Annual Dinner

This year’s Annual Dinner will be held on Friday 6 October 2006 at the RAF Club, 128 Piccadilly W1J 7PY, 6.45pm for 7.30pm, with our President, Mike Wilkinson, in the Chair. It is hoped that Martin Jarvis will be speaking – professional commitments allowing – as well as HH Judge Tony Mitchell, a member of the OWRFC in their halcyon days of the 1960/70s.

Any queries, do not hesitate to telephone either Gerry Bowthorpe – 020 8688 1354 or Tom King – 020 8688 1168.

If you would like to attend please complete the application form available from the downloads section or by clicking here

Old Whitgiftian RFC
Players Wanted for 2005/06 Season

  • Players of any ability wanted for leading Surrey 2 club
  • Old Boy heritage (founded 1901) but now fully open
  • South Croydon based
  • Excellent facilities including state of the art floodlit training area
  • Two teams (want three)
  • 1st XV winners of 2003 Surrey Shield
  • Training every Tuesday
Contact Ben Wiseman, Club Captain, at ben.wiseman@jpmorgan.com or call 07767 443507

Website: www.owrfc.co.uk