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Issue No. 67 Autumn 2012
I know that once again members will be pleased to read another extract from the unpublished book written by the late Major George Bride. The inclusion in this edition of the Newsletter recalls his time as an Assistant Housemaster at Sherwood Borstal at a time just prior to the outbreak of the Second World War. I am indebted to the late Major’s daughter for passing on these extracts, and for allowing us to publish them.
As editor I cannot let this edition go to publication without making reference to some of the events which have taken place so far this year. We started in January with a drought and hosepipe ban, something almost unheard of during our usually wet winter months. This was quickly followed by the wettest spring on record, with continual rain for months on end. It was still raining when we came to celebrate the Queens Diamond Jubilee. It was a wonderful display of some of our traditions, heritage, and royal patronage. Perhaps the best way to sum this “spectacular “, would be for me to quote a small extract from an email which I received from an American friend of mine living in Arizona, who after watching some of the events on U.S. television said, “you Brits certainly know how to party”.
Then despite moving into a double dip recession came the Olympics. A derelict site in the east of London was turned into a magnificent complex of sports arenas, residential buildings, parkland, waterways, etc. All of which was completed ahead of schedule and under budget. Then came the spectacle of the opening ceremony, followed by the superb performance of our sports men and women. Yes it was an event that we can really be proud of hosting. A showcase to the world on what Britain can achieve.
One RPGA member however wishes to point out that another amazing sporting event took place earlier in the year and to prove his support of it he kindly sent in a photograph which is reproduced inside.
Mick Roebuck
