The Hoylake Dinner was held at the Royal Liverpool Golf Club on Friday 22nd November. There were nearly 90 people in attendance, unfortunately due to recent poor weather a few had fallen ill and were unable to attend.

The persistent drizzle did not dampen the spirits of those that were able to play a round of golf earlier that afternoon however. The competition was as fierce as ever, the runner up was Peter Cooke (T. 1972-77) whilst Fraser Smith (Y. 1981-86) was crowned champion this year. 

In the evening, guests were welcomed with a drinks reception and starters on the hoof. This allowed people to mingle and established a great pre-dinner buzz. Guest of honour, Phil Berry said Grace and once guests had taken their seats they enjoyed an address from the main organiser, David Lewis, who thanked all for supporting the event.

The Headmaster, Tim Firth, updated all on the school and its recent activities before Dr Rodney Edrich took to the floor, giving a spirited address which compared the school in the 1970s to his most recent visit on Remembrance Sunday.

We would like to thank all those that attended and all those that sent their apologies, we hope you had an enjoyable evening. The following were in attendance: 
 

Jon Bellis (N. 1975-80) Phil Berry (Staff. 1974-19) Heather Berry (Staff. 2011-19) Mike Bird (B. 1975-80) Sophie Blakstad (R. 2014-16) Amanda Boswell (nee Wright) (C. 2004-06) Ben Boswell Nigel Bourne (B. 1975-80) Kate Brassington (C. 1996-03) Carol Bristow (C. 1979-81) Steven Cheshire (T. 1978-83) Peter Cooke (T. 1972-77) Emma Crawford (nee Summers) (R. 1994-99) Tim Crutchley (Y. 1974-77) Michael de Weymarn (Staff. 1974-10) Selbie de Weymarn Andrew Douglas (T. 1973-78) Mark Dufty (W. 1981-86) Nigel Eckersley (B. 1971-76) Rodney Edrich (Staff. 1970-06) Barry Edwards (S. 1946-51) Adam Edwards (Y. 2014-16) Andrew Evans (B. 1961-65) Victoria Evans Charlotte Evans (C. 1999-06) Isobel Evans (C. 1998-03) Tim Firth (Headmaster) David Franklin (W. 1961-67) Judy Franklin Malcolm Gloster (N. 1961-66) Annie Gloster Michael Gordon-Williams (W. 1967-72) Andy Gough (N. 1975-80) Jonathan Grant (W. 1979-83) Mike Greaves (B. 1976-81) Jeremy Greaves (B. 1976-81) Haydn Griffiths (Staff. 1976-16) Jared Guest (B. 2009-16) Bruce Guy (S. 1978-81) Mike Halewood (N. 1975-80) David Hewitt (T. 1945-50) Susan Hewitt Sarah Howells (C. 2007-14) Bob Hyatt (B. 1973-78)

Peter Jackson (W. 1962-66) Mark Jones (W. 1976-81) Will Jones (B. 2009-16) Sam Jones (B. 2011-18) Chris Jones (W. 1982-87) Lizabeth Kerr (nee Appleton) (R. 1987-89) David Lewis (T.1975-80) Simon Medland (W. 1979-83) T-J Medland Sophie Nelson (nee Summers) (R. 1996-01) Philip Pariser (Y. 1964-69) Jacqueline Pariser Joe Pinnington Simon Platford (Director of Music) Johnny Prestt (B. 1965-70) Barrie Roberts (N. 1951-55) Jean Roberts Isaac Rooke (Y. 2009-16) Nigel Seddon (N. 1976-81) Dave Shenton (T. 1975-80) Stephanie Gilbert Erik Slomczynski (B. 2011-16) Mark Smith (B. 1977-82) Debbie Smith Fraser Smith (Y.1981 – 86) Lucy Southworth (nee Vaughan) (C. 1991-93) Peter Stanway (Head of Middle School) Hayley Still (C. 1996-03) Andy Stubbs (W. 1975-80) Bruce Summers Felicity Summers Rebecca Surtees (C. 2001-06) Alison Taylor (C. 1999-06) Richard Thomas (Y. 1974-76) Jeremy Trevethick (B. 1961-66) Marti Trevethick Peter Whitehead (W. 1971-76) Suzie Whitnall (nee Hine) (C. 2001-03) David Wilson (W. 1950-54) Joan Wilson Jon Wood (W. 1965-70) James Wright (W. 1971-76) Adele Wright (Deputy Head)