WELCOME TO THE OLD TETTENHALLIAN WEBSITE

Dear Tettenhallians - past and present.

It was my Godfather's vision that brought me to Tettenhall College and I am forever in his debt for persuading my mother that I should go to TC. I was 9 years old when I first saw Main School as we drove into the Quad, and I recall being a little nervous and thinking that it was an awfully big place as I was ushered in through the main entrance.

I remember that a rather bewildered start quickly turned into quite an adventure as I began to explore and learn about my new surroundings and make new friends, many of whom are still friends today. Like all young new boys in the Boarding House I was in ‘D' Dorm, and the chance to chat long after ‘lights out' frequently brought the wrath of Prefects and Staff down upon me, and indeed, many others.

I can honestly say that I had a great time at TC which got better with each year. Looking back I realised just how good the rounded education was, both academically and pastorally. The summer School Camps at Salcombe organised by Messrs Pine, Jobling, Frank Brown and others, ably assisted by some of the Senior Scouts were the beginning of many happy memories. They were brilliant whatever the weather and, like so many of my contemporaries, Salcombe remains a special place for us. I joined the Scouts under Jim Baxter's leadership and enjoyed many a Scout Camp in the damp of North Wales! During my time the troop was very strong and successful and I recall we had two Queen's Scouts.

If you were fortunate enough to be good at sports, the opportunities to excel and develop the competitive edge so necessary in the modern world were there for all, from inter-house competitions and matches against other schools to regional events. I am delighted to see that this continues today. I was lucky enough to play for the 1st Teams for Rugby and Cricket, and I captained the Hockey and Swimming Teams. Sport has been, and still is, an important part of my adult life.

I have been happily married to my wife Hilary for nearly forty years and we have lived in Hagley for the past twenty seven years. We have two children, both in their early thirties now. Emma is a teacher who has lived on the island of Jersey for the past twelve years and is Head of Humanities. Richard is a programme manager working in the automotive supply industry in the Midlands, and is currently studying for an MBA at the University of Warwick.

Work-wise, I enjoyed a successful career in the Pharmaceutical Industry. Initially I joined Reckitt & Colman, then DuPont Pharma, Bristol-Myers Squibb and finally Lantheus Medical Imaging. It is very rewarding to see how the investment in research continues to benefit so many.

Now that I am ‘retired', I have a little more time to myself. I have always been a keen golfer, and am proud to be actively involved with the OT Club's Golf Society, of which I am the Honorary Secretary.

I have joined the Parish Council in Hagley and was recently elected a District Councillor in Bromsgrove, which I am rapidly learning occupies a lot of time!

I am looking forward to my year as your President and attending as many College and OT functions as I can. I hope that you will be able to support the Club's various functions and I look forward to meeting many OTs during the year.