Another excellent evening was enjoyed by Old Heathens, some of whom had travelled hundreds of miles, to catch up on old times and new times with old pals.

Following a rapid AGM the social event got into full flow with former pupils and teachers re-acquainting themselves.

At 7.45pm diners were invited to take there places for a five course banquet-at a bargain price-containing gourmet delights such as Sproggitts Soup and Free School Lane Chicken followed by a selection of puddings ,cheese board and coffee n mints.

With the ale and wine flowing our Chairman Mick Hynes grasped the nettle to say a few words and get the ‘stand up sit down' bingo going. Then it was over to our secretary Jon Hamer to eventually find two winners from two games for two fabulous prizes. This was followed by a swift raffle for an extravagant Leeds Tykes RU prize selection. This part of the evening raised £200 to local good causes.

Then it was back to our Chairman to introduce current CrossleyHeath Deputy Head John Morton who gave an update on the schools excellent progress.

This was followed by our Chairman again interacting with the eager and vociferous audience before announcing the next speaker Alan Brearley,one of our older ‘old boys' , who attended Heath from 1932 to 1937 .Alan's memories and humour had the audience spell bound as he gave them an insight into school life in the 30s.

With the food eaten and the speakers spoken the festivities went on into the early hours for many with the usual suspects of Potter, Burnitt, all the Stollerys, Holden, Morley, Richardson, Russell and Orlic being the last to leave

Look out for next years date and make the effort to attend and remember drinking is not compulsory – plenty of old boys leave in the same condition as they arrive.