Paull’s House ‘Golden Years’ Celebration Luncheon
13 November 2014
On Friday 7th November 2014, five Old Paullians gathered in The Wells Centre for a special luncheon to celebrate over 50 years since leaving Aldenham. Graham Cornfield (P1957-62) had arranged the reunion as Jon Barrenger (P1957-62) was visiting the UK with his daughter from his home in South Africa. Other OAs present were Bill Fone (P1957-62), David Smith (P1956-61) and Alex Titcome (P1957-62) and their guests were Carolyn Cornfield, Gill Barrenger, Melanie Fone & Margaret Smith. The Headmaster was delighted to be able to join the party for welcome drinks along with the School Padre, Simon Chapman, and he stayed for lunch to hear stories from the past. Ann Saffery, Development and OA Manager and Jackie Wilkie, Development and OA Assistant hosted the event. After lunch the group retired to Paull’s House to meet the current House Mistress, Emily Gratton, Matron, Janice Mills and some current students – all girls of course as Paull’s is now a girls’ house.On a tour of the House the ‘old boys’ spotted a cupboard they recognised which had a secret compartment. There was intrigue as to what may still be hidden behind the false back, we’ll let you know if we ever find out! The girls thoroughly enjoyed meeting the OAs who were full of interesting facts about their times at the School over 50 years ago.Having to decline an invitation to join the whole School Chapel Service the ‘boys’ made their way home with grins on their faces, after a very merry time back together, it was as if they’d never been apart.