Sinjuns Guestbook - January 2003 ~ December 2003
happy new year old sinjuns from old sinjuns f.c ,you find
as at www.leaguelineup.com/sinjunsfc
sinjuns f.c
london,
battersea - Wednesday, January 01, 2003 at 11:28:57 (PST)
The man with the ruler was Mr Wadsworth, not Wordsworth.
Dr Cavell was my Chemistry teacher also. (I learned the organic reaction
between aniline, chloroform, and sodium hydroxide, which produces that truly
awful-smelling poisonous compound phenyl isocyanide, which duly made the labs
uninhabitable for a few hours). Perhaps Dr Cavell inspired me, because some 14
years later I ended up a "Mad Doctor" myself, as Professor of Organic
Chemistry! Neil McKelvie (at Sinjuns 1945-9)
Neil McKelvie <NEMCC@CUNYVM.CUNY.EDU>
Forest Hills , NY USA
- Monday, January 06, 2003 at 12:58:03 (PST)
added to old sinjuns website old sinjuns c.c
SINJUNS <sinjuns@hotmail.com>
london, england - Monday, January 20, 2003
at 09:48:05 (PST)
old sinjuns f.c pool tournament at old sinjuns club
house,IF you like to play please e.mail sinjuns@hotmail.com
OLD SINJUNS F.C <sinjuns@hotmail.com>
london, - Thursday, February 06, 2003 at 03:41:39 (PST)
Attended Sinjuns 1959to 1964
DON STUART <donstuart@aol.com>
WORCESTER PARK, SURREY ENGLAND - Wednesday, February 19,
2003 at 15:33:09 (PST)
SINJUNSFC RULE BRING ON MADRID
Jon
- Wednesday, February 26, 2003 at 11:02:24 (PST)
I have just looked at the various pictures of the old
school in the 'Buildings' section. In 1959-60sh the houses opposite the school
were demolished ( together with the bakers who sold the best jam doughnuts). At
this time Dr Presswood suggested that people should have a look at the front of
the school from a distance because the chance would not occur again for some
years. Did anybody take pictures of the school at that time? If so can they be
put on the website.
Richard Lee <richard@tamagra.fsnet.co.uk>
Middx England
- Friday, March 21, 2003 at 08:40:32 (PST)
Have just found the site with my son. Any body out there
who was at the school between 46 and 51. THATS 1946 -51!!!
derek condon <dex@dex-graphics.demon.co.uk>
dunstable, beds uk
- Wednesday, April 02, 2003 at 10:25:56 (PST)
come and see the old sinjuns f.c web site .
old sinjuns f.c
- Thursday, May 08, 2003 at 13:29:59 (PDT)
What a wonderful websight. I attended the school From
1957 to 1961 when my parents moved Hampshire and I had to reluctantly leave.
Steve Josiah <spjosiah@aol.com>
- Monday, May 19, 2003 at 14:17:53 (PDT)
I found this site over a year ago but didn't get round to
adding a message. Remembered it again today and thought I'd leave that message.
It would be great to hear from anyone who remembers me.
Chris Grant <chrisjgrant@blueyonder.co.uk>
Maidenhead, Berkshire - Sunday, June 08, 2003
at 12:12:16 (PDT)
Excellent website, very informative. Keep up the
excellent work.
cheap flights airline tickets
<johngeorge77@netscape.net>
USA, none USA - Thursday, June 19, 2003 at
15:16:04 (PDT)
Nice site - keep up the good work.
David Moore (school 1945-52) <genista@rockwells.freeserve.co.uk>
Aldershot, Hampshire, UK
England
- Tuesday, July 15, 2003 at 01:32:00 (PDT)
46-51,though the exact dates a little hazy.SWSJS was for
me a Prep school,and at 11 + was sent to Boarding School in Yorkshire.Originaly
at Godalming.For some reason I recently developed pictures in my mind of the
bombed wing which we returned to,and decided to see if a web site existed.Was
very sad to see that School had sort of lost its identity then just gone.I fear
the Old Boys did not do enough to stop this happening.Names like
Bollingbroke,Lydiard,Tregoze Beauchamp (probably spelt incorrectly))linger in
my mind and refer me to tradition,educational standards,and Men.(Of the Kipling
varity)Does anyone know what happened to the Honour boards?,and Crests?Frankly
such Tradition should not be lost,is there any chance of resurgam.I believe
that at one time in the 1500's my "Senior School" was down to one
pupil!When I was there the number was around 600. Is there any possibility of
resurgam? from my quick flip thruogh the web site there seems to be enough Old
Boys around to make it happen.Anyone like to email me and tell me about the
last few years of the School?Please
Michael E.Bark <meb@xtra.co.nz>
Wellington, New Zealand - Wednesday, July 16, 2003 at 19:00:11 (PDT)
Hi there, I was at our school from 1933-1938, with Cecil
F. Rix and Jack Brand, Allan Appleby and Ron Pepper. We formed a quartet to
play at dances etc. and eventually recruited a non sinjun to join us in joining
the RAF at Central Band Uxbridge. I would be happy to hear from anyone that is
still accessing this site. This year is my 50th wedding anniversary, and I am
enjoying a happy life in the new world. Please contact me at
donveerolfe@hotmail.com. All the best Don Rolfe
Frederick D. Rolfe <donveerolfe@hotmail .com>
Ojai, California,
USA - Saturday,
July 19, 2003 at 21:13:38 (PDT)
I regret to inform the school of the passing of an 'Old
Boy' Michael Heath, formerly of Elsley
Rd., Battersea, who passed away on Tues. 22nd July
2003. As I understand it he suffered a stroke but had been unwell for sometime
and was in a hospital in putney. Michael attended the school between 1970 and
1976 ( I think ) and was a neighbour of mine as well as a friend ( he was in
the year above me ). Although I have not seen him for quite some time it was a
shock to hear of his death. I shall always remember his cheeky smile and
pleasant and friendly manner.
sean sewell <sean.i.sewell@bt.com>
london, england - Saturday, July 26, 2003
at 12:28:46 (PDT)
Would enjoy hearing from any of my contemporaries. I was
at the school from 1955-1962, with my twin brother, Bob. Have lived in the U.S. for some
23 years now. I know that a bunch of guys from what was the entry class of '55
meet regularly in local hostelries. Wish I could join them, but 3,000 miles is
a little far to go for a drink! But, I'll defintely do so when I next visit
"the old country" -- hopefully, next year. Would also like to hear
from any guys who were at the school from 1955 to 1960/62, haven't joined the
OBA, but nevertheless would like to hear what happened to some of us.
Dave Holt <davidholt44@aol.com>
Staten Island , New York U.S.A.
- Saturday, July 26, 2003 at 18:27:55 (PDT)
Greetings from the U.S. of A.! I was at the school
from 1955 to 1962, with my twin brother, Bob. Would like to hear from any of my
contemporaries who remember me. I've lived in the States for some 23 years and
don't get back to the U.K.
that often. A bunch of guys from the entry class of '55 -- my brother, John
Towers, Dudley Skinner, Paul Reviere, to name a few, get together at one of the
local hostelries from time to time. Wish I could join them, but 3,000 miles is
a long way to go for a drink! Look forward to hearing from some of you.
Dave Holt <davidholt44@aol.com>
Staten Island, New York U.S.A.
- Saturday, July 26, 2003 at 18:48:48 (PDT)
Sorry to hear about Michael Heath. Michael was in the
year above me and although we're not related most people, including the staff,
thought we were brothers. This came in extremely handy once when Michael had
repeatedly messed about in one of 'Chippy' Smith's TD lessons. Chippy thought
that a note sent to Michaels parents might make him buck up his ideas. Not
trusting Michael to deliver it, he gave it to me to give to 'our' parents.
Derek Heath <derek@derekheath.net>
Sutton, Surrey UK
- Sunday, July 27, 2003 at 14:25:27 (PDT)
I am pleased to see the name of David Holt in the guest
book. I joined the school in 1959 and the Holt brothers made the annual sports
day a real event. The rivalry was intense and the races very exciting. The Holt
brothers for middle distance and Dave Main for sprinting is how I remember my
first sports day. Just reading a copy of The Sinjun June 1960 it states that
you broke the Intermediate 880 yds record by 11 seconds. The time of 2 mins 5.8
seconds being only 0.8 of a second outside the Senior record. A 1963 sports
program shows the Holt brothers holding 5 school records. Did you continue your
athletics after leaving Sinjuns? 'Happy days', when we all had energy to spare.
Richard Lee <richard@tamagra.fsnet .co uk>
Ruislip, Middlesex England
- Tuesday, July 29, 2003 at 06:55:25 (PDT)
I was one of the class of 55-61. Became a career
railwayman (36 years) ending up as an accountant. Took early retirement in 1998
and now live a life of leisure in Swindon,
Wilts, although the wife has an annoying habit of trying to find things for me
to do. I actually live about a mile away from a hamlet called Lydiard Tregoze,
where there is a 13th Century church (St.Mary's) and where the St.John family
are all buried. Next to it is the old St.John family home (Lydiard House) and
the surrounding grounds which are now a country park. Both are open to the
public. Small world, innit? Best wishes to all who remeber me.
David "Sid" Barnes <david.barnes1943@btopenworld.com>
Swindon, Wiltshire England
- Tuesday, August 19, 2003 at 15:30:08 (PDT)
I was in the years of 1960-66 and have not seen much from
those years. Are any of the chaps around? Peter Joss, John Bird and any of the
lads from the CCF.
Peter Castle <peter.castle@rbkc.gov.uk>
London, England - Friday, September 12,
2003 at 07:12:04 (PDT)
For those who do not know, the school Reunion
Dinner is being held this 3rd Oct at the school. Dave Emerson Thomas and Brian
Williams have said they will be in attendance. Anybody from the 70's might well
be interested.
Arthur Charuy <arthur.ch@ntlworld.com>
London, -
Wednesday, September 17, 2003 at 11:22:58 (PDT)
Im looking for an old pupil of yours his name is Roy
Palmer.Please can you help me?
Eva Halldegård <evalisa1@yahoo.se>
stockholm, Sweden - Friday, September 19, 2003
at 16:32:52 (PDT)
I was at Sinjuns from 1966-73. Bumped into an OB who told me about this site while my son and I were
waiting to have our haircut. Nice to see some familiar names on the site.
Anyone who remembers me, please feel free to contact me.
Amit Sen <amitsen@onetel.net.uk>
Surrey United Kingdom - Saturday, September 20, 2003 at 07:29:34 (PDT)
Attended Sinjuns 1967-74, seen a few familiar names,
would like to contact anyone who remembers me or who was in the L(latin)
classes or GB, can recall Phil Pearmain, Mick Gay, Robert Ainsworth, Dave
Hampton, Richard Wiseman(?)Robert Mackay
Stephen Bransgrove <stephen.bransgrove@ukonline.co.uk>
- Friday, October 03, 2003 at 15:48:17 (PDT)
Just got around to looking at the site again this year.
Noticed Brian Goodwin's name - yes, I remember the badminton marathon and Susan
Stranks. It's about all I do remember from Sinjuns. Also, saw Mike Powwer
asking the name of the band Brian was so keen on. It was Stray and I've still
got an old tape of theirs. I play it when I'm feeling nostalgic or when my ears
need clearing out. Or if I want to annoy the neighbours - in the next street.
Grant Fry <grant.fry@dwp.gsi.gov.uk>
Kent England - Friday, November 07, 2003 at 06:29:04 (PST)
anybody remember me? please contact
john donovan <denisedonovan1@btopenworld>
- Saturday, November 08, 2003 at 11:01:00 (PST)
old sinjuns f.c needs players if so e.mail or see web
site
old sinjuns f.c <sinjuns@hotmail.com>
london, battersea england - Monday, November 17, 2003
at 14:19:26 (PST)
Roger Bennett at Sinjuns 1956-62. Bolingbroke House
.Regularly see Paul Sharp ,Colin Pinnell , Dudley Holmes , Michael Hall Tony
Keevill , Tony Ashby - all of whom are members of Sinjins Lodge No.3232 ( so
why aren't you .........? ) it's one way of continuing the funtime we had at
school . Hall , Holmes & Bennett were also at Highfield Prep. , Wandsworth
Common ( very near the school field ). Alan Towers
,a much older! boy than me - he makes my (roller) blinds,Paul Sharp an
excellent Chartered Surveyor (QS) and Mick Hall will always fix your Rolls
Royce. Mostly very happy memories of Sinjuns , particularly CCF and especially
the Field Days and Summer camps - Burgh Heath (Epsom) and Castlemartin , Wales
/ School dinners /trips to France with Semmons & Fritz . Many friends
remembered but not seen for 40+ years - where are you now: Keith
Greer,Vic.Collier,David Berkovitch(heavily into CND),Colin Firby,Larry
Spearman,Keith(Carrots)Dean - a great goalkeeper,David De'ath,Peter
Brett,Skomorovski?? Mostly good memories of the Staff -
Semmons,Fritz,Connie,Trog,Allison,Williams,Gould,Dixon,Algy Alfie,Duckett.
Never cared much for Presswood or Short and a couple of others - Sorry ! Do you
remember the lunches with Presswood ?? What was that all about ?? Now that I am
(nearly)old and (nearly)grey , but still fit. I work in Property Development in
London with a
Russian Principal and Russian money having spent the vast majority of my
working life in the construction industry. Live in Coulsdon , Surrey
married to Ann for 35 years . two Sons one an Accountant the other in HR -
neither went to Sinjuns but are successful anyway
Roger Bennett <roger@firstquantum.com>
- Tuesday, November 18, 2003 at 06:16:32 (PST)
Details of "Class of '67 XMAS Reunion"
(those who joined the school that year): Just to confirm details of venues for
our reunion on Friday 28th November (this week). The West End of London has been chosen as
this affords most people with easy access to a variety of mainline stations. We
will be meeting from 6:30pm in the upstairs bar of Waxy's Little Sister (20 Wardour Street, London). Leicester Sq and Piccadilly
Circus are the closest tubes. We shall be staying in the pub until
about 8:30pm and moving on to a Chinese restaurant closeby. Closest tubes are
Leicester sq and Piccadilly Circus, both just
a couple of minutes walk from Wardour St. We'll look forward to seeing you on
the night!
Keith Roodenburgh <keithroodenburgh@hotmail.com>
Londom, Wimbledon England
- Monday, November 24, 2003 at 15:54:38 (PST)
DOES ANY ONE REMEMBER GLEN & GORDON BENNETT? I DO
GORDON WAS IN MY FORM,BIT OF AN UNFORTUNATE NAME FOR THE TIMES AS I RECALL.HE
WAS 6FT TALL WORE SIZE 13 BOOTS AND WAS ALWAYS HAVING THE MICKEY TAKEN OUT OF
HIM BECAUSE OF HIS NAME(GORDON BENNETT).I REMEMBER HE WAS ALWAYS GOOD FOR A
LAUGH
TERENCE WRIGHT <THIERRYDON@AOL.COM>
LONDON, ENG - Saturday, November 29, 2003 at 11:26:57 (PST)
Today's history lesson can be downloaded from:
http://www.gowers63.freeserve.co.uk/relationbgs.htm Have sixpence!
John Walker
(deceased) <trog@sinjuns.com>
Athena, Ancient Greece - Thursday, December 18, 2003 at 11:28:38 (PST)
Although interest in this site seems to be dying off
(come on webmasters - the site got off to such a promising start - please try
and keep it up!!), it's still good to look back through this guest book and
read stories of the old school. It would be nice to see more of us post Billy
Blake merger lot on here (alright, I know a lot of you "true" Sinjuns
out there would disagree, but the merger wasn't our fault, and the school was
still called Sinjuns!) so get typing you lot! Anyway, as it's Christmas Eve, I
just wanted to say Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all you ex-Sinjuns,
and an extra special seasonal wish to all those at the school between 1978 and
1983. I hope Santa brings you everything you wished for (do they still make
Scaletric sets??!). Cheers. Andy.
Andrew Baker <apbaker@blueyonder.co.uk>
Sutton, Surrey England
- Wednesday, December 24, 2003 at 04:40:10 (PST)
come on old boys sunday 4th january 2004 10.30am k.o
sunday sinjuns & sinjuns vets are playing so the clubhouse will be open,for
more info go to the old sinjuns f.c web site .
sinjuns f.c <sinjuns@hotmail.com>
battersea, london england - Monday, December 29, 2003
at 09:02:16 (PST)
Sunday 4th January 2004 10.30am k.o sinjuns vets & sunday sinjuns are
both playing at home this sunday so come down and see the game for more info go
to the web site
old sinjuns f.c <sinjuns@hotmail.com>
- Monday, December 29, 2003 at 09:07:58 (PST)
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