Old Luctonians Association 2021 NEWSLETTER I hope that you are all double or triple jabbed and keeping safe and well in these most unusual of times. With news of an award-winning local distillery, and a glimpse into a post-war school trip to Denmark, John Russell has collated a very interesting selection for us to reminisce over this year. It never fails to astound me that our history goes back to 1708, and now, of course, firmly into the future with the appointment of our new Headmaster, Mr Jon Tyler, and his new team. The School certainly feels reinvigorated and, on behalf of the OLA, we extend our warmest welcome to Jon and we will continue to support Lucton in every way. Thank you for reading and Floreat Luctona. Mark Bishop Chairman
Obituaries: Frederick John Bruford (40’s) died August 2021, aged 93. Frederick attended Lucton during the war years and was later joined by his younger brother Jim, becoming known in Lucton tradition as Bruford 1 and 2. Frederick was very proud of his time at Lucton; his favourite saying, according to his granddaughter was “It wasn’t the Yanks that won the war, Lucton Cadets were here before”. Frederick was laid to rest with his School tie and badge.
Colin Lucas (1941-48) died on August 21st 2021, aged 90. Colin was in Collingwood House, Captain of Cricket and Rugby, Cadet CSM. He completed national service in the Royal Scots Greys Tank Regiment, stationed in Germany, and upon returning to Hereford, met his future wife at the Hereford dance studio in August 1951. Colin and Beryl enjoyed 66 happy years together. Colin was one of 18 pupils who visited Denmark on a school trip lasting 15 days in April 1947 costing £34 and 5s old money. The trip is featured in this edition.
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William Brian Morris (1931-36), aged 97. Brian passed away on April 9th 2020, aged 97. Brian was a day boy who travelled by bike from Lower Yatton Farm. He later farmed with his parents and brother Jack at Lawton Hall, Kingsland where he ran a successful herd of pedigree Hereford’s. He was a very proud ex-member and player of Luctonians RFC. Brian married Jean Eckley from the Dderw, Llyswen, Powys and they had 3 children. In later years, the family moved to the West Country.
Chris Nenadich (1969-75), died December 2020. Chris the Inimitable Ratter was a Herefordshire personality and founder of the Pied Piper Pest Control Service, which he ran for 30 years. Known in golf and racing circles, Chris once owned M’Bebe, a thoroughbred Stallion which was ridden into third place on the flat by none other than Frankie Dettori. Chris was a friend of Bromyard RFC and sponsor of the Pied Piper Cup; presented to the winners of the Luctonians and Hereford Rugby clash. In 2010, after an eight year wait, 1200 supporters watched Hereford and Luctonians battle out a National 3 Midlands table fixture with Lucs winning 28-20, and Chris presented the Cup to Luctonians Captain, Chris Jacques. Chris Sadly lost his fight with Covid, leaving his partner Marion and three daughters Megan, Eliza and Sophie.
Graham Powell (1949-52), died October 2019. Beryl Creer, died May 23rd 2021 We would also like to pay tribute to Beryl Creer who died on 23rd May 2021 age 99. Beryl generously donated a number of items including a Lucton School prospectus from the 1930s. In many ways, the School has changed hugely over the years; however, the prospectus provides a fascinating glimpse into a pre-WW2 Lucton.
