CHURCHERIAN EVENTS

CHURCHERIANS’ LONDON DINNER

The 2019 Churcherians’ London Dinner was held at the prestigious RAF Club courtesy of our sponsor RAF Club member Gerald Hackemer (56). OCs from years spanning 60 years of leavers met the 21 Captains of College for a hugely enjoyable evening. Chris Parker (86) said of the evening “The ‘86-ers thoroughly enjoyed our reunion at the Churcher’s College London Dinner. It is a great night in a top

London Club and we strongly recommend it to other year groups”.

HEATH HARRISON HOUSE DRINKS

The first Wednesday of the autumn term has become the traditional date for the Heath Harrison House Drinks for OCs who have left in the past 5 years. A chance to catch up with fellow OCs and current staff after the summer and have a drink on the Headmaster!

40S AND 50S TEA

In September we welcomed over 20 OCs and their guests who attended the College in the 1940s and 1950s for tea in the Gallery. Attended by the Headmaster and pupils from our current Sixth Form, it was a lovely day for everyone involved, catching up with old friends, making new acquaintances and sharing stories. The OCs also had some fun finding themselves, friends and relations in the school photos from their era.

CHURCHER’S GOLF DAY

Petersfield Golf Club played host again to the Churcher’s Golf Day in aid of the Richard Churcher Foundation. The competitive spirit was in full evidence in the putting competition after the completion of their rounds, before players joined the Headmaster for a drink in the Clubhouse, followed by dinner. A big thank you to all the individuals and companies who supported the event, including headline sponsor, Sodexo, who also provided all the refreshments at the Halfway House.

FORMER STAFF TEA

On a sunny Friday in September a tea party was held for former staff in and outside the Pavillion. It was a lovely afternoon and well attended, with many familiar faces returning to catch up with old colleagues.

1722 SOCIETY LUNCH

The annual lunch of the 1722 Society, whose members have all pledged a gift in their will towards the Richard Churcher

Foundation, brought together over 30 legators, guests, current students and staff for an early Christmas lunch in the Assembly Hall, entertained by current sixth form music student, Gus Tranter on the piano.

If you are interested in leaving a legacy gift to the Richard Churcher Foundation, please contact the Development Office at foundation@ churcherscollege.com or call 01730 236 833.

THE ‘9’S REUNIONS

A gathering of OCs from 2009, 1999, 1989, 1979 and 1969 came together in the Assembly Hall at Churcher’s on 30 March 2019 for coffee and pastries prior to a warm welcome from the Headmaster. It was several people’s first time back in years... Current and former staff, Gill Clarke, Tim Dilks, Kathryn Shaw, Jean Millard and Ian Crossman acted as tour guides before a school lunch like no one had experienced before, i.e. alcohol was served!

OC HOCKEY AND NETBALL

On Sunday 31 March 2019, our OC hockey and netball teams battled it out against the College 1st teams for this now traditional fixture. The colder weather didn’t put anyone off and we had a great morning of sport with the OC Ladies victorious in both hockey and netball, but the OC Gentlemen narrowly losing to the 1st XI. It was great to see so many OCs come back to play and watch. Following the cancellation of the 2020 fixtures we are looking forward to sharing our plans for the future fixtures.

DROPPING BACK IN TO SCHOOL

Everyone was very excited when Major Alex Rivett AAC (00) and two crew members landed a brand new Army Air Corps Wildcat helicopter on the school field in the Summer Term...