Calling all Old Wymondhamian rugby players [or anyone else who might take an interest in rugby!]

We have arranged with the College PE Department for Old Wymondhamians to be able to watch the boys 1^st  XV rugby match against Greshams at the College on Thursday 20th November 2025. Kick off time will be confirmed shortly.

If you are interested in attending, please contact info@theoldwymondhamians.co.uk as soon as possible so that we will have idea of numbers and keep you updated regarding arrangements.

November 100 Club Draw

The November draw will take place on Wednesday 19th November 2025  at a venue to be advised

The Great Wymondham College Getaway  – 16 &17th October

An Autumn Break with superb food, good company and an opportunity to recharge the batteries and mentally prepare for the onset of Winter! If all that sounds like a plan why not join us in a WyCol Getaway this October?  We are headed to Headlam Hall, a superb Hotel and Spa (and more!!) situated on the foothills of the Pennines just west of Darlington.

https://www.headlamhall.co.uk/

All present and past pupils and staff are welcome.

The highlights of this super-break are two evenings of delicious food in a really beautiful setting. Special menus will be created for the two private dinners and there will be plenty of opportunity to work up an appropriate appetite using the Hall’s facilities during the day.

We plan to arrive on the afternoon of 16^th October 2025, leaving time to settle in to our rooms and explore the facilities before heading to the bar for pre-dinner drinks in our private dining room.

Friday 17^th October is a free day until the evening meal, so after breakfast you can choose from the many opportunities at the hotel or in the surrounding area including:

Spa facilities included in the price (but not treatment)

Rent a classic car for the day – 1959 Jaguar XC150, 2002 Aston martin DB7 or 1966 mini Cooper.

Nine hole golf course – but not par three! An excellent tricky course.

High Force – Britain’s highest waterfall.

Raby Castle

Bowes Lyon Museum

Locomotion – rail museum

Headlam Hall is an easy drive up the A1. Just 10 miles from Scotch Corner. Alternatively you can go by train to Darlington or fly up to Teesside airport. We will try to arrange transport to and from the station/airport when we know who is arriving and when.

We have negotiated special Wy Coll prices for this super event (30% lower than booking direct) and reserved a limited number of rooms which will be allocated on a first come first served basis.

Costings                 £125 per person sharing per night

                              £155 per person single per night

To book just contact info@theoldwymondhamians.co.uk with your details which we will forward on to those organising. A deposit of £50 per head required at time of booking – refundable up to 30 days before the event.

September 100 Club Draw

The September OW 100 club draw was carried out on Wednesday 24^th September 2025 at The Wheatsheaf in West Beckham [south of Sheringham].

This month’s winners were: –

Julie Harding [Ebbens]  – £60.00 – resident of Great Linford, Bucks

Bob Cooke –  £60.00 – resident of King’s Lynn

Lorna Bailey [Stewart] – £30.00 – resident of Marlingford

Organisers Steve Read & Phil Robinson were joined by Robin Postle, Georgina Beaumont [Norman], Gill Thompson [Norman], Jim Alston, Joanna Voelker [Bassingthwaighte]; Colin Farrington; Andrew Bowcock; Joy Hetherington [Anderton], Sandra Howard, Chris & Kay Parnham [+ Arnie – the Chihuahua!].

The draw was kindly carried out by Joy .

August 100 Club Dra

The August OW 100 club draw was carried out on Wednesday 28^th August  2025 at The Waggon & Horses in Griston [near Watton]

This month’s winners were: –

Davod Tilson  – £60.00 – resident of Tallington, near Stamford

James Roberts –  £60.00 – resident of Norwich

Pat Howard [Marsh] – £30.00 – resident of Great Hockham, near Thetfor

100 Club organisers Steve Read & Phil Robinson were joined by Sandra Howard, Robin Postle, Chris Parnham, David & Geraldine Howard, Beverly Sennett [Millard] & husband Richard.

The draw was kindly carried out by Chris.

Cricket

On Wednesday 9^th July 2025, nine Old Wymondhamians attended the college to watch the Boys 1^st XI cricket team take on an MCC side made up of young East Anglian cricketing “talent”.

Those in attendance were:-

Phil Robinson, Steve Read, Andrew Ramsay, Robin Postle, Alan Wright, Tim Mace, Adrian Smith, John Watson, Ken Seaman

It was a thoroughly enjoyable day and the College PE & catering department made us very welcome and well fed.

Sadly the result was not in the College’s favour as they struggled to match the MCC target of 219 – only managing 125 all out in reply.

July Get Together & 100 Club Draw

The July  OW 100 club draw was carried out on Wednesday 23^rd July 2025 at The Parson Woodforde in Weston Longville.

This month’s winners were: –

Marion Reed [Rix]  – £60.00 – resident of Boreham, Chelmsford

Paul Kentish –  £60.00 – resident of Hatch Warren, Basingstoke

Gerry Gunton – £30.00 – resident of Roydon, Diss

As we were unable to have a Tour & BBQ at the College this year, this event doubled as a sort of mini reunion as well as an OW 100 club draw.

The attendees, in no particular order, were:-

Phil Robinson, Steve Read, Geoff Lewis [& wife Fiona], Andy Bowcock, Joy Hetherington [Anderton], Louise James [Hambelton], Jennie Foster [Clarke], William Trevethick, Jerry Linden-Ball, Anne Bradley [Ashworth], Sandra Howard, Joanna Voelker [Bassingthwaighte], Jane Harvey [Bassingthwaighte], John Mewse, Steven Hands, Guy Pettit, Lynne Pettit [Semmens], Jim Alston, Jonathan Green, Chris Parnham, Kay Parnham [Rate]

It is interesting to note that four of the couples first met at Wymondham College!!

Also that there were five members of the 1972/73 1^st XV rugby team in attendance.

http://wcremembered.co.uk/1stXV72_73.html

[However, the accompanying notes do need an update!]

Quite a number of us had supper before the draw and a few stayed over [& even overnighted in their campervan in the car park!]

The Parson Woodforde team were very friendly & accommodating and we had full use of their dining area for the evening.

The draw was kindly carried out by Lynne.

Thanks also to Geoff Lewis for ensuring the event happened.

The Old Wymondhamians Golf Day

This year the Old Wymondhamians Golf day was held on Friday 27^th June 2025 at Dunston Hall Hotel.

The 18 hole golf competition was won by Mike Herring who was presented with the Bob Rowell trophy.

A fabulous dinner in the evening was attended by over 25 Old Wymondhamians during which the 100 Club Star Draw was also drawn.

A call out to all golfers who may be interested in attending next year’s Golf day. Do drop a line to info@theoldwymondhamians and your details will be passed on to the organisers.

100 Club

The June OW 100 STAR club draw was carried out on Friday 27^th June 2025 at the OW Golf supper at Dunston Hall Hotel, Norwich.

This month’s winners were: –

Phil Robinson – £500 – resident of Fair Green, King’s Lynn

Carole Arnold – £250 – resident of Norwich

Gill Thompson [Norman] – £200 – resident of Worthing

Bev Sennett [Millard] – £100 – resident of Threxton, Watton

Around 25 Alumni & partners were in attendance again and it was encouraging to see familiar faces from previous events.

The draw was kindly carried out by Ann Pyle.

Phil Robinson, who also helps administer the 100 Club, kindly offered to donate his £500 winnings to the Wymondham College Charitable Trust. This was set up to relieve hardship, award bursaries and scholarships to pupils who find that their stay at the college might be curtained due financial reasons.

Royal Norfolk Show 25-26th June.

The Old Wymondhamians were represented at the Wymondham College stand at the Norfolk Show. It was great to be able to say hello to many former students and hear memories of their time at the College.

The May 2025 OW 100 club draw was carried out on Wednesday 21^st May 2025 at The Robert Kett in Wymondham.

This month’s winners were: –

David Tilson – £60.00 – resident of Tallington, near Stamford

Ann Pyle – £60.00 – resident of Beetley, near East Dereham

Carole Arnold – £30.00 – resident of Norwich

100 Club organisers Steve Read & Phil Robinson were joined by Steven Bishop, Sandra Howard, Jennie Foster [Clarke], Mel Read, John Watson & three ‘debutants’ to 100 Club draw nights, Robin Postle, Gill Cornwell [Middleton] & Tina Douglas [Coller].

Both Gill & Tina were at Wycol between 1964 & 1967 & in Westminster.

Robin kindly carried out the draw for us.

The April 2025 OW 100 club draw was carried out on Wednesday 23^rd April 2025 at The Windmill in Necton.

Winners were: –

Melvyn Sims – £60.00 – resident of Norwich

David Burdett – £60.00 – resident of Hickling

Anne Bradley [Ashworth] – £30.00 – resident of Aylsham

100 Club organisers Steve Read and Phil Robinson were joined by David & Geraldine Howard, Stephen Bishop, Sandra Howard, Beverly Sennett [Millard] & husband Richard, Brian Ellis, Andy Bowcock, Jennie Foster [Clarke], Michael/Mick Flatt & Joanna Voelker [Bassingthwaighte]

Brian kindly carried out the draw for us.

The March 2025 OW 100 club draw was carried out on Wednesday 26^th March 2025 at The Kings Head Inn in Brooke.

This month’s winners were: –

Kevin Westnott – £60.00 – resident of Isleworth, Middlesex

Jennie Foster [Clarke] – £60.00 – resident of King’s Lynn

Ev Walker [Hutchcraft] – £30.00 – resident of Abingdon

Organisers Steve Read and Phil Robinson were joined by David & Geraldine Howard, Stephen Bishop, Adrian Marfleet, Simon Marfleet, Anne Bradley [Ashworth], Jerry Linden Ball & Sandra Howard.

Adrian kindly carried out the draw for us.

The February 2025 OW 100 club draw was carried out on Wednesday 26^th February 2025 at The Bell Hotel inThetford.

This month’s winners were: –

Stephen Shurety – £60.00 – resident of Toppesfield, Essex

John Herring – £60.00 – resident of Cheltenham

Pat Oakley [Roper] – £30.00 – resident of Little Plumstead, Norwich

100 Club administrators Steve Read & Phil Robinson were joined by David & Geraldine Howard, Stephen Bishop, Simon Turtle &  Beverly Sennett [Millard] & husband Richard.

David  kindly carried out the draw for us.

January 2025

The January 2025 OW 100 club draw was carried out on Wednesday 29^th January 2025 at The Flintknappers inBrandon.

This month’s winners were: –

Josephine Tibbenham [Steggles] – £60 – resident of Weybread, Diss

David Tilson – £60 – resident of Tallington, Stamford

Gill Thompson [Norman] – £ 30 – resident of Worthing,

Organisers Steve Read & Phil Robinson were joined by David & Geraldine Howard, Sandra Howard, Chris Parnham, Stephen Bishop, Simon Turtle & Marcus Ellis. Chris kindly carried out the draw for us.

December 2024

The December OW 100 club STAR draw was carried out on Wednesday 18^th December 2024 at The Cock in East Dereham.

This month’s winners were: –

Nick Robinson – £500 – resident of Leconfield, Beverley

[the more observant of you might see that Nick has won two months in a row!)

Just to allay fears that our draw machine is “broken”, Nick has two numbers & this months winning number was different to last months!

Plus Nick has asked to donate this month winnings back to the OW’s for distribution to deserving Wymondham College related causes. Thank Nick.

Vic Laird – – £250 – resident of Tonbridge, Kent

 Nick Harding – £ 100 – resident of Great Linford, Buckinghamshire

Steve Read & Phil Robinson were joined by David & Geraldine Howard, Sandra Howard, Liz [Sasada] & Neil Bishop, Chris Parnham, Leon Andrew, Beverly Sennett[Millard] & husband Richard

Leon kindly carried out the draw for us.

For any further information on 100 Club draws use “Contact Us’ or alternatively email : info@theoldwymondhamians.co.uk

1st XV Rugby

A group of 6 Wycol Alumni were honoured to attend the 1st XV rugby match against King Edwards School Birmingham on 4th December. This was the Quarter Finals of the National Vase.
Sadly the result of 17-12 was not in our favour but the boys put on a sterling performance with many of the tackles causing the spectators to shudder at their ferocity.
We hope that this type of visit to watch college events can become a regular occurrence and are already liaising with the PE department to attend a 1st VI cricket match in the Summer term.
Attendees were:-

Phil Robinson, Alan Corrigan, Steve Read, Chris Parnham, Trevor Radlow & Nick Robinson

The September OW 100 club draw will be held at The Angel at Larling on Wednesday 25^th September 2024 at 7.30pm.

https://www.angel-larling.co.uk/

Winners

August 2024

The August OW 100 club draw was carried out on Wednesday 28^th August 2024 at The Star Inn in Lessingham [near Stalham]

Winners: –

Heather Gill [Starck] – £60 – resident of Magdalen, King’s Lynn

Stephen Shurety – £60 – resident of Toppesfield, Essex

Ev Walker [Hutchcraft]  –  £30 – resident of Abingdon,. Oxfordshire

The annual “60’s bunch” Christmas get together is set for Tuesday 5^th December 2023 at The Queen of Iceni in Norwich 

We will again be joining them to carry out the December OW STAR draw [Prizes of £500; £200; £100].

The masses usually start gathering at noon – all are welcome to join in.

The November OW 100 club draw will be at The Chequers at Thompson [close to Watton] on Wednesday 22^nd November 2023 at 7.30pm

https://thompsonchequers.co.uk/

The October OW 100 club draw was carried out on Wednesday 18^th October 2023 at Darbys in Swanton Morley.

As mentioned last month, it is 20 years [22^nd October 2003] since the Old Wymondhamians 100 club was established.

In that period the draws have been carried out as follows:-

Norfolk Pubs – 203 [going through the list there aren’t that many that we have visited more than once but some are, sadly, no longer in existence]

WCA/OW Committee meetings – 11

Golf Dinners & Reunions – 15

Phone [during Covid]  – 12

This month’s winners were: –

Alan Bridges – resident of Long Stratton – £60

Andrew Counsell – resident of Empingham, Rutland – £60

 &

Hayley Strivens – resident of Morley St. Botolph – £ 30 [&, I think, our closest member to Wycol!!]

The attendees were Andrew Dickinson, Leon Andrew, Ian Ray, Michael Flatt [making his debut], Colin Leaford, Jerry Linden Ball, Anne Bradley [Ashworth] & Jennie Clarke.

Andrew kindly carried out the draw.

Interesting that six of the nine attendees were from Salisbury/Fry!

Darbys was very accommodating & some dined before & during the draw.

In chatting with Colin, the new landlord, he said that he has two grandchildren at Wymondham College!

2023 Reunion

47 Alumni attended the reunion at the College on Thursday 20th July.

A tour of the College was be conducted by John Mewse, the OW Chair,

and the College is kindly organised a barbeque with a bar ably staffed and organised by Steve Read.

100 Club Draw JULY –

OW Golf Day and Dinner 

The June OW 100 STAR club draw was carried out on Friday 30^th June 2023 at the OW Golf supper at Dunston Hall, Norwich.

This month’s winners were: –

David Burdett – £500 – resident of Hickling

Jenny Perryman – £250 – resident of King’s Lynn

&

Beverly Sennett [Millard] – £100 – resident of Threxton near Watton

Around 40 Alumni & partners were in attendance with John Dyer & his wife Lori [Kentish] making their golf & supper debut.

100 Club Draw May – Wednesday 31^st May 2023 at 7.30pm at Wheel of Fortune in Alpington

https://www.thewheelalpington.co.uk/

100 Club Draw

The April OW 100 club draw was carried out on Thursday 27^th April 2023 at The Red Lion in Stiffkey.

This month’s winners were: –

Marilyn Gamble [Leake] – resident of West Lynn, King’s Lynn

&

Steven Bishop – resident of Harleston

Steve Read & Phil Robinson were joined David Howard & wife Geraldine; Chris Parnham; Guy & Lynne Pettit [Semmens]; Simon Turtle; Kevin Emmerson; Marcus Ellis; Joanna Voelker [Bassingthwaighte] & husband Norbert; Julia Mertens [Bennett] & husband Frank & very special Canadian visitor, Moira Greenlee & husband Richard.

The draw was kindly carried out by Moira.

A lot of the attendees left Wycol 50 years ago [i.e. Summer 1973] and there was much regaling of stories of our time at the college.

Thanks go to Guy & Lynne for coordinating with The Red Lion for the pre-draw supper and use of the Chart Room solely for those attending the draw.

The Old Wymondhamians AGM and Ordinary Committee Meeting 

The combined AGM and Ordinary Committee Meeting will held in the Andy Boorman Room at the College on Saturday 4th March starting at 11:00am. Attendance via Zoom will also be available.

100 Club Draw

The March OW 100 club draw was carried out on Wednesday 22^nd March 2023 at The White Hart in Ashill.

This month’s winners were: –

Bryn Turner – resident of Wychbold, Droitwich

Julie Harding [Ebbens] – resident of Great Linford, Milton Keynes

Steve Read & Phil Robinson were joined David Howard & Geraldine, Jennie Foster [Clarke], Chris Parnham, Beverly Sennett [Millard] & husband Richard. The draw was kindly carried out by Beverly.

College Chapel Project

https://www.edp24.co.uk/news/23289728.wymondham-college-ww2-usaaf-nissen-hut-100k-chapel-revamp/

100 Club Draw

The February OW 100 club draw was carried out on Wednesday 22^nd February 2023 at The Oak Tree in Norwich.

This month’s winners were: –

Susan Leaford [Muir] – resident of Worcester Park, Surrey

&

Anne Bradley [Ashworth] – resident of Aylsham, Norfolk

Steve Read & Phil Robinson were joined David Howard & Geraldine, Louise James [Hambelton], Alan Bridges, Steve Human, Joanna Voelker [Bassingthwaighte], Jane Harvey [Bassingthwaighte], Eileen Wyatt [Pearson], Sandra Howard, Jerry Linden-Ball &, making a rare appearance, Trevor Wadlow.

The draw was kindly carried out by Trevor.

100 Club Draw

The January OW 100 club draw was carried out on Wednesday 25^th January 2023 at The Crown in Mundford.

This month’s winners were: –

Mike Herring – resident of Kings Cliffe near Peterborough

&

Henry Andrews – resident of Pakenham near Bury St. Edmunds

We have recently had a slight increase in OW 100 club membership and have therefore been able to increase the monthly prizes from £55 to £60.

Our current membership stands at 123, of which 13 have a second number –  thereby increasing their chances of winning.

If you would like to join [or take out a second number], please use the ‘Contact us’ page.

Steve & I were joined David Howard & Geraldine, Chris Parnham, Simon Turtle, Beverly Sennett [Millard] & Richard, Steven Bishop & Louise James [Hambelton].

 The draw was kindly carried out by David.

December 100 Club draw

The December OW 100 club STAR draw was carried out on Wednesday 14^th December 2022 at The Buck in Honingham.

This month’s winners were:-

Adrian & Anne Hoare – £ 500 – residents of Wymondham [& former members of staff]

William Trevethick – £200 – resident of Shipston-on-Stou

Geoffrey Hardaker – £ 75 –  resident of Thorpe St. Andrew, Norwich

Attendees were Phil Robinson, Steve Read, David Howard & Geraldine, Chris Parnham, John Mewse & Anne who kindly carried out the draw.

The November 2022 OW 100 club draw

The 100 Club draw for November was carried out on Tuesday 22^nd November 2022 at The Queen of Iceni in Norwich city centre. This month’s winners were: –

Chris & Mel Read – residents of South Norfolk [these are Steve Read’s children who were both Wycol educated!] and

Mervyn Taylor – resident of Leamington Spa [former pupil & teacher!]

Both winning £55

This was the traditional pre-Xmas lunchtime gathering of the “60’s bunch”.

Attendees this year were:-

Colin Farrington

Philip Wade

Alan Bridges

Heather Gill [Stark]

Joanna Voelker [Bassingthwaighte]

Jane Bassingthwaighte

Louise James [Hambelton]

Sandra Howard

Alan Corrigan

Adrian Marfleet

Anne Wright

Sandra Hornigold [Leeks]

Suzanne Barrett

Marion Reed [Rix]

Eileen Wyatt [Pearson]

Ian Ray

Steve Read

Phil Robinson

The draw was kindly carried out by Alan Corrigan

It was another opportunity to mix with fellow Wycol Alumni in a very social atmosphere and realise the different “connections” that, being a former Wycol pupil, can throw up! Being a Wetherspoons establishment, the fact that the offer of lunch & a pint was £8.40 [Steak & kidney pudding + a pint of G-K Abbott] was a bonus!