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Manchester Invitation 2012.doc

Branch Secretary: Paul Fitton (1961-67)

Email: paul@stjames-square.co.uk

Date of 2012 Dinner: Friday 2nd March 2012

Venue: Red Rose Suite, Lancashire C.C.C.

Manchester 2011 Report

There has been a great deal of demolition work at the Old Trafford cricket ground over the last year, but fortunately, the appropriately named Lancastrian Suite has survived to host the Manchester Branch Dinner yet again. This popular venue attracted 40 guests on the evening of Friday 5 March, ranging in age from 19 to 85. The food, as ever, was excellent, as was the service and organisation provided by the cricket club.

The Headmaster’s presence is always appreciated, and this year Andrew gave us a powerpoint presentation on the future development plans for the school. The plans are ambitious and exciting, with the overriding aim of integrating the old with the new, a challenge that is now well in progress at the home of Lancashire County Cricket Club, where some useful lessons may well be learned. Clearly, a considerable amount of finance will be required, and I am sure all those present got that message.

Much credit for a most enjoyable evening should go to Tristan Comley who successfully rallied the younger OLs, whose presence is essential for the future prosperity of the Club.

Steve Aughton has set up a Facebook site which has attracted a good deal of interest and will hopefully ensure another good attendance for the 2012 dinner at the same venue, on the night of Friday 2 March.

Paul Fitton