The Queen’s School (Rheindahlen) Association
1955-1987
Where are they now?
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Paul Smith is trying to make contact with the following:
Anthony Devlin
Christine Cahill
Ron Wright
Campbell Newlands
Alan Osmond
E-mail Paul at: smiggermark760@blueyonder.co.uk
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3/6/2011
Hi
I was a pupil at Queen Elizabeth in Rheindahlen between 1961 - 1963. I was known
then as Freddie Grinnell but now I use my middle name Alan. I remember David Burke,
Claire Dampier and Peter Egan. If there is anyone who remembers me
I would be very pleased to hear from them.
Regards Alan Grinnell
Skype- alan.grinnell
Tel - 0845 625 1223
Mobile - 07890 515369
23/2/2011
I was at the Queens School in 1965/1967 name then was Gloria Foster,many people called me glossy mints (never did find out why)
Many teachers said I would not make much of myself as I talked to much (prob because I was bored). I had many a discussion with Mr ward the Maths teacher and our form tutor, on how to get the right answer different ways.
I left school in July 1967 and then went on to University and gained a PhD in clinical physiology (love to see Mr Wards face now)
Anyone who does remember me please email
Would be good to catch up.............
Regards
Gloriaanna
Glorianna Langley-Finch
PhD, MBA, BA(Hons), BACP, DipFD, CFCC, CPC
28/11/2010
I went and saw Father Bill Boyd last year, 91, still as sharp as ever. He is in a home for retired priests. If anyone would like to contact him, would you ask them to contact me and I will ask him if he wants them to know where he is.....
Denise Mac Donnell
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11/1/2010
I was a member of the CCF in its inaugural year attended Camp in Sennelager. Remember Mr Johnson the careteker who was the Corp Adult SNCO. Looking for news of Gordon Hawley or Mark Goodman and the skiffle group they formed which performed during the intermission at the Astra Cinema.
Ray Carter
2/1/2010
Where has Rex Gregson gone? I last heard from him in Sidcup way back.
Also Mary Ford - I have a photo of her in Scottish Country Dance dress circa 1965
Brian Airey
10/11/2009
Does anyone have any news of JOHN WONNACOTT who was at Queen's (the Lower School) when I was (1961-1964) ?
I had some contact with him for a few years after Queen's, but am unable to find out where he is, now ...
He got a B.Ed at London and went to teach in South America.
He had a younger sister TINA and an older brother TERENCE and we all lived at RHEYDT for a few years (until my family moved to MÖNCHENGLADBACH) ...
I have tried all the other sites and there has been no sign of him there, or here ...
Is there any 'official body' I could contact in the UK ?
Thank you for any information : do I need to offer a 'reward' :-) ? If so, I will !
Barbara née Simpson (still alive and well in the South of France ! )
23/10/2009
Hello Lee
On your request....I don't have a photo of your Grandfather but I remember
him well, and particularly for an `incident` that I am about to confess ! - and with
a little irony too.
I was with a few pals outside the school gate waiting for the
bus and I unfortunately blew a crater in Mr Johnson Seniors beautiful rose garden
with a `Farmers Banger` firework, used to scare crows.
I received quite a shouting
from various teachers with detention - and rightly so.
My Dad was a bomb disposal
officer and this was certainly a `yikes` situation, but your grandfather did not
take it further.
After the detention I went to see Mr Johnson to give him a truly
heartfelt apology and he in turn gave me a truly stern but fair rebuke - and I had
learned a valuable lesson in life.
Andy Cox (Dr)
16/11/2009
More from Lee,
I stated that my grandfather was the caretaker in the 70’s. I have now been informed he was also the caretaker in the 60’s and he helped run the Combined Cadet Force. He also ran the club to design a mosaic near the boiler room. If anyone remembers please get in touch via the webmaster.
From Lee Johnson,
My grandfather was the school caretaker in the early 70 and lived on site He was a retired army RSM. if anyone has photos of him I would be grateful if you could let me have a copy please, or if anyone knew him. He had a rose garden on site and also a little Yorkshire Terrier. His wife was German and called Elizabeth. If anyone can help please contact the webmaster who will forward any information to Lee Johnson.
From Mick Cully,
Attended Queens Upper School 1971 - 1974. Made some lifelong friends
and had a terrific time but still missing some gang members in Dianne Goodwin, Bev
Freeman and Jane Firman. All others accounted for. Can you help?
From Sue Tattam nee Knight
Trying to get back in touch with Susan Chapman nee Canning.
We were at Queens in the
late 60s to early 70s.
We were in contact until a couple of years ago when she was
living in Switzerland and had a house in Berkshire but is now not known at either
address I have.
If anyone has current contact with her please let me know.
Delighted to say Father Bill Boyd is alive
I stated that my grandfather was the caretaker in the 70’s. I have now been informed he was also the caretaker in the 60’s and he helped run the Combined Cadet Force. He also ran the club to design a mosaic near the boiler room. If anyone remembers please get in touch via the webmaster.
Best wishes to all , Helen Pryce
Webmaster request: I have had a request for any information about Father Bill Boyd
who was the RC chaplain at Queen’s School. CAN ANYBODY HELP PLEASE?
Hi looking for anyone who remembers the family and Nick Trainel (not sure of spelling)
from 76 - 79 - David Keilty
Reply : My father passed away March 92. I am living in Newport Shropshire.
Anthony McCabe would like to know if anyone knows what happened to Mr Paddy Morrisey,
the school janitor who was there during the mid 1970’s. He lived on site with his
wife & two sons, one of his sons Christopher was at school with William in the same
form in the sixth year. If anyone can help please contact the webmaster.
Fiona MacAulay (nee McWilliam) would like to make contact with her former French teacher Mr B Hunt.
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Ian McWilliam would like to make contact with Neil Dawkins. If anybody can help please contact the webmaster.
16/5/2012
20/6/2012
I am looking for Lionel Norten, who was a motorbike freak in 1966.I think he had a BMW 250 at the time.
Lesley James went back to England in 1966,for me somewhat of a suprise.She was in the fourth form at that time.
Maranne
under.co.uk
I remember Mr Johnson very well. He was School Caretaker throughout my time at Queens School – from 1957 to 1961 – and of course played a big part in the School C.C.F. of which I had the privilege of being the senior Cadet NCO from 1959 – 61. He was firm but kind and had a fund of phrases like: ‘take care of your rifle and it’ll take care of you’. In his Caretaker role he appeared at lunchtimes and would let us have small jars of curry powder to stir into the School stew, which made it more palatable for many of us.
On a different note I do remember the names of many of my contemporaries at the School including Marianne Larpent, Hazel Slack, Maureen Bryan, Rosemary Linsdale, Mary Dann, Wendy Hudman, Katy Jones, Vanya Marriott, Shirley Dean and Elke Connell. On the male side there was Fred Abbot, Dieter Bickham, Peter Halford, Bernard Grimshaw, Alan Redmond, Howard Cooke and many others. Looking at the site I noted the name of Alan Styles, whom I also remember. I met Elke Connell in London a couple of times and, many years later bumped into Maureen Bryan on a commuter train in Sevenoaks.
Nigel Eames
08/8/2012
Lorraine Northedge née Mackay (aka LoLo)is looking for Michelle Smyth
02/1/2013