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Mr Sidney Haynes: Headmaster 1953 - 1974

Thursday, 11th March 2010

Mr Sidney Haynes: Headmaster 1953 - 1974It is with great sadness I inform you that Sidney Haynes Headmaster of Queen's 1953 - 1974 died yesterday evening. Sidney Haynes, headmaster of Queen’s College from 1953 – 1974, has died aged 97 at a nursing home in Taunton. “For many Old Queenians, Sidney was simply ‘Mr Queen’s’, commented current headmaster Chris Alcock. He had a great memory for former pupil... read more

Exeter Christmas Dinner 2009

Saturday, 12th December 2009

Exeter Christmas Dinner 2009A record number of 56 OQ and Guests sat down to this years dinner held as usual at The Exeter Golf and Country Club. Our President Chris Bradnock accompanied by Jennifer was in the chair and Stephen Lawson acted as Master of Ceremonies. We were delighted to welcome and entertain retiring teachers Justin Backhouse, Terry Stirzaker and John Chidgey together with their wives. Our Alumni Relations ... read more

Sports Results: November 2009

Tuesday, 17th November 2009

Sports Results: November 2009Girls hockey, OQ's against the School team, arranged and captained by Beck Barnacle, OQ's won 7 goals to 2   Old Queenians rugby against Wellington Old Boys, arranged and captained by Matthew Lee, OQs won 24-10... read more

Newquay Surf Sevens '09

Sunday, 2nd August 2009

Newquay Surf Sevens '09Over the weekend of the 17th and 18th of July 2009 12 likely lads represented OQs in Newquay for the 2009 Surf Sevens. The old boys had been invited to attend the tournament alongside OPM – Jamie Hutton’s old rugby club from Plymouth in recognition of one year since Jamie’s passing. It was to prove a very fitting weekend to celebrate the big man – plenty of surf, ladies (n... read more

OQ Update: Michael Brunt

Thursday, 25th June 2009

OQ Update: Michael BruntJohn Elford writes: "Michael Brunt (1936-43) has written to me with updated news on himself and his two sons who were also at Queens. Michael’s big event for 2008 was in July when he and Viv celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with a lunch for 80 guests including some O.Q’s in the Performing Arts Centre at Queens. His eldest son, Murray (1972- 79), who is a Senior Consultant Onc... read more


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