Hanging up the apron strings
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fter 38 years of service, Simon Youngs has stepped down as Catering Manager to begin a new chapter on sunnier shores. A well-known and much loved character, who has served thousands of Old Worksopians over his time at the College; he will leave a huge hole in our day to day life (not least on the golf course!). We caught up with the man himself as he begins his new life in Spain with his lovely wife Anna. “My earliest memory of Worksop College is walking down the drive on 2nd October 1983, my first day at work, thinking I had walked into my old school, Ardingly, as they are both Woodard Schools built in red brick. When I entered the Catering Department I was greeted with “hey up duck you alreet” and I remember thinking blimey they don’t even speak English in Worksop…. I have fond memories of all the Headmasters and the Headmistress and enjoyed working with them all. Clearly one will always stand out, as Roy Collard was there when my children were there, but I soon realised he was clearly a great man as he supported West Ham - believe me there are not too many of us that far from London.
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“I first met Simon when I came for my interview in 1990. Immaculately suited, he exuded a confidence that made me feel as though I had zero chance of being appointed. Happily for me he was there to supervise the lunch, rather to be Head of Languages. The Senior Common Room always saw him as one of their own, displaying the highest of standards and with the welfare of others at heart, he was a friend to all of us and the source of quality gossip.” Colin Paton SCR 1990 - 2017
OW Pete Wheatcroft with Simon
