Alfredians A newsletter for Old Alfredians
Spring 2023
OA Reunion Lunch On a snowy Wednesday in March we invited Old Alfredians who attended The King Alfred School in the 1940s, 1950s and early 1960s to a special spring lunch in the Lower School Hall. In this landmark year for KAS, our 125th anniversary, we are excited to acknowledge all that has gone before and with such a long association with the school, we wanted to share our thoughts and expectations on what lies ahead for KAS with this group of Old Alfredians. Robert, Karen and Sixth formers, Oona and Ella joined us for a lunch of lamb and spring vegetables set to a backdrop of school photos featuring many of those there and also those Old Alfredians who were unable to make it on the day. For some, it was the first time back at KAS for 60 years. Memories of the independent study and pursuit of passions from physics to art to maths to plays in the amphitheatre (alongside tales of mischievousness!) were shared.
Gillian Sonin, Diana Hardman nee Kabadi and Moira Tait
‘Dear Heather and Tamlyn, Thank you for a wonderful lunch. It was absolutely lovely to catch up with people; it was especially nice to meet John Bayes again after six decades. I really enjoyed the walkabout afterwards and hope neither of you got too cold! See you in June... Best wishes, Diana Shelley (OA 1961)’ ‘Dear Heather and Tamlyn This is to say thank you both, from me and Angela, for a memorable event today. It was wonderful to meet up with so many old friends from so long ago, on the occasion of a lovely lunch. A high point was being greeted, by Lyford using my nickname dating from my early days in Royston, "Skinny!". I reckon I must have been the oldest there, and the whole event was really nostalgic. I think you are both doing a fantastic job. With best wishes and looking forward to June 24. Paul Davis (OA 1951)’ ‘Dear Tamlyn and Heather, Just a note to thank you for the warm and hospitable welcome you gave
me on Wednesday. The event was a real pleasure to attend and it was lovely to finally meet you both. Warmest wishes, Peter Steinberger (OA 1962)’ ‘Dear Heather and Tamlyn I want to thank you for a delightful trip down memory lane enhanced by a delicious meal. Many thanks for everything. Jane Epstein (OA 1964)’ ‘Dear Tamlyn & Heather Thank you so much for organising the lunch today and for inviting me to the occasion. It was lovely to meet the two of you and of course the many OAs who attended. I look forward to meeting again on 24th June - the date is already in my diary. Best wishes Hugh Pearman (OA 1963)’ ‘It's a joy just to visit my old school. Kind regards Hugh Sheridan (OA 1954)’
KAS 125 – Honouring our Past; Inspiring our Future
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