We are sorry to report that Ken Wills, who taught physics at Cranleigh between 1949 and 1988, died on August 19 after a short illness. Ken was second master to Marc van Hasselt and then Tony Hart between 1974 and 1988, and before that was housemaster of 1 North from 1959 to 1974. The following […]
It is with great sadness we have to report that David Bluett (2 North, 1951-55) died on July 19 shortly after being admitted to hospital. He was 71. It is not overstating the case to say David was one of the most recognisable Old Cranleighans, known to all generations as a larger-than-life character whose booming […]
For the second year our Cricketer Cup campaign ended in the first round away from home, this time going down to Malvern, the side who beat us the 2008 final, in a rain-affected tie by 13 runs. The star for us was Graham Webb who took five wickets. After a three-hour hike across the Midlands, […]
Rob Merry reports on how he and nine other friends climbed the peaks of Scafell Pike, Snowdon and Pen y Fan, as well as cycling between them, in memory of their close friend Tom Wheeler who sadly passed away in 2005 aged 22 Many thanks to everyone who has kindly donated to Dealers Wheelers. In […]
For the first time in more than a decade, OC day was again combined with Speech Day, ensuring the school looked at its best and there was a large crowd round Jubilee for the annual cricket match against the School. Glorious sunshine helped make the occasions and ensured many stayed for the conclusion of the […]
Dozens of Old Cranleighans and past and present members of common room attended a moving service of thanksgiving on Friday, July 2, for the life of Andy Hobbs (Loveday, 1979-84) after his death on June 13 at the age of 44. Andy was senior prefect as well as captain of the 1st XV and played rugby […]
We are delighted to report that North House raised more than £5000 for the Friends of Tim Trust, set up to support Tim Evans ( (2&3 South 1994) who is suffering from Multiple Sclerosis. The school website reported: “[The day] once again proved to be tremendously successfully, not only in its charitable aims, but also in […]
Thirty-three geriatric OCs assembled at Cranleigh on Wednesday June 2 for this annual golf event. Unlike last year the weather was fabulous, the course presented excellently but to prove a very tough challenge even to the single figure handicaps present. This year, like cricket squares, the greens were a little rough due to the lack […]
Brian Cole (East, 1950) organised another well attended get-together of older OCs on Sunday May 9 at the school. Reading Room drinks, Lunch in Hall and (for some) Tours were enjoyed by around 75, a number which again included the ever-sprightly 95-year-old Trevor Stephenson (1 North, 1931). […]
Organiser Stuart Wheeler (2 North, 1968) writes: held another highly enjoyable luncheon at the Shrubbery Hotel, Ilminster, Somerset on Friday May 14. Eighteen OCs were in attendance, and in fine voice, especially when remembering various highly politically incorrect incidents from their times at Cranleigh over the years. The oldest leaver dated from 1944 and the youngest from 1968 so […]