Heath Grammar School Archive Launch/Pictorial History Book Launch and Reunion

'An excellent reunion and trip down memory lane'

More than 80 people attended at CrossleyHeath school on the evening of Fri 30th June 06 for the Archive and book launch.

Following a brief HOBA AGM former Heathens joined other guests in the main hall where vice chairman/secretary Jon Hamer formerly opened the event thanking the efforts of old boy Russell Smith and Librarian Rose Taylor and others for their efforts with the Archive and book. Rose and Russell also made brief speeches before 'birthday boy' Alan Brearley was called forward for a surprise celebration on his 85th birthday. Alan joyfully reminisced about his time at Heath in the the 1930's A fully stocked bar and fabulous buffet was then enjoyed whilst watching old Heath Grammar school footage and pictures of all era s on a huge projector screen.

Next stop was the schools Learning Resource Centre where a multitude of material, pictures and memorabilia were on show, allowing old boys the opportunity to study and scrutinise them at will -sometimes cringing at their youthful appearance and fashion style.

The Pictorial History Book has been snapped up for the bargain price of £10 as well as old school prints for £1.

Some of the old boys attending and enjoying the reunion and launch were Messrs. Washington, Birch, Binks, Hartley, Bottomley, Morley, Williams, Simpson, Eastwood, Bunch, Fawthrop, Smith, Turner, Bowes, Brearley, Robinson, Robertshaw, Potter, Gibson, Denby, Bridge, Beaumont, Hollas, Connell, Hardy, Gaukroger, Lord, Stollery, Depledge, Sanderson, Arnold, Charnock, Jones, Lucas

The Pictorial History Book can be bought and posted out - contact Rose Taylor, CrossleyHeath School tel 01422 360272 for more details.

Click here to view photos from the event.

[Updated August 2006]

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