Aymestrey School Events
1909 Aymestrey House started in Worcester Road, Malvern Link
1920 First edition of The Aymestrey Magazine
1920 First edition of The Aymestrey Magazine
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1922 Moved to Crown East and became Aymestrey Court
Aunt Ness moved into the cottage 1923 A cricket pavilion was donated by the Old Boys The swimming pool was completed 1928 The Boys Entrance and cloakroom were added. The start of term was delayed by one week |
Aymestrey in the 1930s (Courtesy of John and Carol Coates)
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1932 Scouting recommenced
1933 The Mildmays became Junior Partners
1935 Sir died, Dan returned to become Junior Partner
Tief moved to the cottage with Aunt Ness
1936 Old Aymestrey Association started
1933 The Mildmays became Junior Partners
1935 Sir died, Dan returned to become Junior Partner
Tief moved to the cottage with Aunt Ness
1936 Old Aymestrey Association started
1938 The practice of wearing the Eton Collar on Sundays was stopped
First inspection by the Ministry of Education
1942 Dan and Jean married in Worcester Cathedral 11 April
1943 Scout camp became one week, instead of a long weekend
1947 Scout camp went to Wales for the first time.
The Mildmays moved to the Cottage.
Tief and Aunt Ness moved to Little Aymestrey on Claphill Lane.
The Great Gale brought down 20 trees.
It also flattened the Gym, and demolished the Pavilion
First inspection by the Ministry of Education
1942 Dan and Jean married in Worcester Cathedral 11 April
1943 Scout camp became one week, instead of a long weekend
1947 Scout camp went to Wales for the first time.
The Mildmays moved to the Cottage.
Tief and Aunt Ness moved to Little Aymestrey on Claphill Lane.
The Great Gale brought down 20 trees.
It also flattened the Gym, and demolished the Pavilion
1962 Tief died
1966 Hugh and Gill Griffith arrived.
In March the Science Room was opened as a memorial to Tief
1975 Dan had to officially retire from Scouting, so Scouts became the Outdoor Club.
1966 Hugh and Gill Griffith arrived.
In March the Science Room was opened as a memorial to Tief
1975 Dan had to officially retire from Scouting, so Scouts became the Outdoor Club.
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1976 Gales felled a number of trees
An assault course was built in the Jungle The lake was netted and some fish removed 1977 Dan retired 1981 The all weather play area was completed Carols and Bust Up were cancelled due to snow |
Courtesy of Marcus Cash
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1986 The lake froze 1987 The Magazine was prepared on the school computer 1989 Jean died Dan and the school celebrated their 80th birthdays A new swimming pool was dug closer to the house |
Courtesy of Marcus Cash
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1990 Snow caused the Carol Service to be held without electricity
1994 Dan died. A service of thanksgiving was held at the school on Saturday 3 September
A new Apple computer and printer were presented by the 'Friends'
1996 A promotional video was made
1998 The school closed.
A farewell party was held on Sept 5th
1999 A sale of Memorabilia and School Equipment was held on 10 April.
2001 The pavilion was relocated to the Alfrick Cricket Ground where it is still in use.
2003 Hugh Griffith died
1994 Dan died. A service of thanksgiving was held at the school on Saturday 3 September
A new Apple computer and printer were presented by the 'Friends'
1996 A promotional video was made
1998 The school closed.
A farewell party was held on Sept 5th
1999 A sale of Memorabilia and School Equipment was held on 10 April.
2001 The pavilion was relocated to the Alfrick Cricket Ground where it is still in use.
2003 Hugh Griffith died