26 Old Colstonians of a certain age enjoyed a festive reunion at their Alma Mater on Tuesday 13th December. The OCs were greeted by their president Bob Jennings in the Old Colstonian Pavilion and enjoyed catching up over coffee. Many found it difficult to visualise the Pavilion as it was when they had to report to the same building some 50 years ago or more to have their hair cut by the school barber.


The president, Bob Jennings, with Richard Pring and David Briffett.

OCs had come from as far and wide as China, France and Spain for this reunion and there was a buzz of conversation which was only interrupted by the president who gave a brief account of the OC Society's activities and to report on the success that the OC Rugby club are enjoying this season (unbeaten in the league before Christmas and winners of the Gloucestershire Cup).


Bob Jennings giving an update on OC Society activities

The party then made their way to the Dining Hall where they were treated to a Christmas lunch of the highest quality and were served by sixth formers in their smart suits. School musicians performed a range of festive songs to complete the wonderful festive spirit.





Following the lunch the party returned to the pavilion where the headmaster, Mr Jeremy McCullough, joined them and gave a full account of a flourishing Colston's School.

The bar remained open as OCs continued their reminiscences well in to the afternoon.

Those in attendance were:

Dave Arnold, Peter Beasley, Philip Besley, Nick Biggs, Richard Brassington, David Briffett, Fred Forse, Ian Gunn, Peter Huckle,  Bob Jennings, Dave King, Dave Morris, Ian Perret, Richard Pring, Peter Richmond, Jeff Savage, Dave Shaw, Martin Tayler, Dave Tooze, Steve Tucker, Alan Watson, Paul Williams, Michael Wood, John Wright, Ricky Yardley, Tracy Mace.

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