PERSONALIA NEWS
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Richard Beadle ( 58-68 ), Professor of Medieval English Literature and Palaeography , who joined the Faculty of English at Cambridge University in 1975 , retired in September 2016 . Richard is known for his work on medieval drama – his magisterial two-volume edition of the York Cycle appeared in 2009 and 2013 – and for educating many generations of students and future scholars in the reading of medieval manuscripts ( not least through the development of the MPhil in palaeography ). To mark the occasion of his retirement a symposium on Textual and Related Studies took place at the Faculty of English , the University Library , and St John ’ s College , on 22 September 2016 . For many years , Richard facilitated the biennial OP Cambridge Dinner in the Wordsworth Room at St John ’ s College , Cambridge .
Roger Chapman ( 47-56 ) sent his book about his time organising expeditions for scientists and Operation Drake and Raleigh , Expeditions make me sick to the school archivist . It mentions his time at Dolman under James Eggleshaw and in main school under Mr Pitts-Tucker , when he went on his first expedition to Bear Island .
Canon Michael Long ( 45-50 ) celebrated 60 years of ordained ministry this year . A special Eucharist at Holy Trinity , West Runton , Norfolk , was held in May followed by a buffet .
Brian Madderson ( 53-63 ) as chairman of the Petrol Retailers Association has been campaigning for the Chancellor , Philip Hammond to cut fuel duty as the price of fuel continues to soar .
Neil Mainwaring ( 43-51 ) was one of four members of the Country Land and Business Association ( CLA ) to be presented with the President ’ s Award for outstanding contributions to the association . The award was presented at a celebratory meal hosted by CLA President , Ross Murray . The award is presented in recognition for outstanding contributions and long and loyal service to the CLA over many years . life in teaching and teacher education . He is keenly involved with the local branch of the University of the 3rd Age as well as volunteering with the Credit Union in North Lincolnshire . Richard would like to pass on his best wishes to all of his contemporaries who remember him .
Mike Stathers ( 62-69 ) is a local East Riding Councillor for the Wolds Weighton Ward . He has been campaigning for BT Openreach to speed up its superfast broadband programme to avoid villages slipping further into the IT wilderness .
Peter Twombley ( 52-59 ) remembers ‘ Pock ’ as being a great place to be during his time there . Art teacher , Nigel Billington , was a particular inspiration to him . After Pocklington he went to King ’ s College , Newcastle to read Fine Art and then trained to be a teacher . His first job was at Monkton Combe School near Bath where he enjoyed sport and being a young director of the art department for seven years . Finally , he and his young family moved to the Loughborough Endowed Schools where Peter established a new department . He retired to pursue his artistic interests and exhibiting in the UK . During his teaching career he won a Goldsmith ’ s scholarship to study the culture and art of ancient Egypt and visited many European and American collections of their art forms . He also spent time in Luxor and worked on his own art projects as well as extensively exploring every corner of the country . He now exhibits in his own barn studio near Loughborough which he opens to visitors .
Forrest Franklin ( 54-56 ), now a vineyard manager in California , and philanthropist who co-founded Tour de Cure , a one-day cycling event supporting diabetes research , reports achieving donations in excess of one million dollars for the 2017 routings . The ride , in its 26th year has broken the million dollar ( 875,750 GBP ) mark each of the past ten years ( www . tourdecurenapa ). Franklin continues also to support MND and breast cancer research in other , similar events .
Richard Harker ( 57-63 ) is a committee member of the Pocklington Canal Amenity Society , a charity that campaigns to protect , restore and promote the 19th century canal . Between April and October , the society runs trips on its narrowboat , New Horizons , to help raise funds alongside its other fundraising activities . Check the website for further details : pocklingtoncanalsociety . org .
David James ( 59-67 ), following a PhD involving sea urchins , entered teaching accidentally and spent his entire career in independent and state schools in the UK and abroad . He led school expeditions to South America , Africa and Borneo . He now lives in Cornwall with his wife Gail . David would love to hear from any of his contemporaries . If you would like to contact David , please contact Rachel Dare in the OP office .
Alec Sabin ( 56-65 ), has written an updated and revised edition of his book You ’ re On ! Using his extensive industry knowledge and experience from over 30 years as an actor , broadcast journalist and media trainer , Alec provides expert tips and guidance on how to come across well on radio , TV and online . It was acting which started Alec on his career path . Although he disliked school , his ambition to become an actor had been there in his final years at Pocklington . He went on to study philosophy at Newcastle University , then drama at Manchester University before starting his career as an actor , working mainly in television . His many credits include Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy , Doctor Who , Coronation Street and The Royal Shakespeare Company . During the ‘ 80s , Alec changed course , went into broadcast journalism , and worked in TV but mostly radio in the UK , and abroad . He worked for the BBC World Service as a presenter , newsreader , journalist and trainer . He has written two books about broadcast presentation and is still working freelance for the BBC as a voice and presentation trainer . More information on Alec and his extensive career is on his website , www . alecsabin . com . The book is available from Amazon both in print and digital versions and is suitable for anyone , especially students , who have an interest in broadcast and media ( new and traditional ) presentation .
Richard Stakes ( 54-64 ) is now retired and spending time with family and friends after a working
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Patrick Belas ( 70-75 ) recently retired from the NHS as a Psychotherapist and is developing a private practice . However , other important projects include gigging ( mainly blues harmonica ) and travel which have both been welcome life changers . His father , OP Rex Belas ( 35-40 ), at 95 , is living independently nearby ( Hampshire ) and doing well .
Neil Calder ( 63-70 ) since graduating from St Andrew ’ s University in 1974 , has followed a career in communications , working in Geneva , California and France . In 2011 he became the Vice President of Communications and Public Relations at the Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology Graduate University , in Japan . Neil has also published many articles , press stories , and has directed several films .
Adrian Edmondson ( 69-75 ) has written his first novel for children entitled Tilly and the Time Machine . Published by Puffin Books on 4 May 2017 , the book deals with the difficult subject of grief through humour and a seven-and-a-half-year-old , time-travelling girl called Tilly . This isn ’ t the first time Adrian has ventured into writing books . He published adult fiction novel , The Gobbler , in 2011 . To help publicise the book , Adrian gave radio interviews and made several personal appearances including at the Hay Festival . As well as his writing , Adrian is to star in the Royal Shakespeare Company ’ s new version of Twelfth Night . The play to be directed by Christopher Luscombe , will run at the Royal Shakespeare Theatre in Stratford-upon-Avon from
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