The Aymestrey School 80th Party

The following description of the 80th Party, held at Aymestrey School, appeared in the 1990 magazine:

This splendid turnout, which together with guests numbered nearly two hundred people, assembled on the east lawn in glorious sunshine to celebrate the eightieth birthday of both the school and Dan, with drinks before lunch.  In the afternoon Hugh Griffith introduced Air Marshal Nigel Blair-Oliphant, the President of the Old Aymestrey Association, who congratulated Dan and presented him with binoculars, a special wheelbarrow and a cheque from the Association.  In a most gracious speech he went on to reminisce about the old days and made particular mention of the Ladies of Aymestrey, especially Tief and Jean.  In his reply, with his inimitable brand of dignity and wit, Dan thanked all concerned, mentioning that the binoculars were the best he had ever had and that the wheelbarrow had been Jean’s idea.

It was good to see again so many members who attend regularly at Old Boys’ Day and also such a large gathering of those who have not been back for some time.  We very much hope that they will come again soon.  In this context it may be worth mentioning that OAA Day is a permanent fixture on the third Saturday in June and also that this year we are holding the Dinner at the school.