Doctor John

Dr John Murray has agreed to give a short speech at the RHS Club in London Annual Dinner on 17.03.06. As most of you know John is a retired, and much respected, Deputy-Rector of the school who now lives with his wife Joan in the South of France. John is currently undertaking some research into the musical exchanges between the RHS and schools in Europe and he plans to amuse us on that topic at the dinner.

New on the Site

Our top ten pages http://www.royalhigh.org.uk/rhstopten.htm has been updated to show the November figures.
The Scots in London http://www.royalhigh.org.uk/silevents.htm pages have been revamped and are getting many visitors.
Don't forget to take a look at our 'Where are they now' http://www.royalhigh.org.uk/rhswhere.htm pages, the Birthday party from 1951 ish has had a couple of replies.
Our links pages are also regularly updated - new photos of Emma-Jane Thommenhttp://www.royalhigh.org.uk/rhslinks.htm and a link to her new website.

Annual Dinner 2006

The Royal High School Club in London's Annual Dinner will be held Friday 17th March 2006 at the Cavendish Hotel, Jermyn Street.
Last year's event was regarded as very successful, and we are hoping to improve it further this time.
Some members stayed overnight at the Cavendish last year, and the feedback from them was very good.

Come to our Wine and Nibbles

Dear Members,
Following the success of the new look Annual RHSCL Drinks Party in 2004, we are returning to The Fleming Collection for this year's event on Monday November 14th from 6.30 pm to 8.30 pm.

Once again £15 will buy you a superb selection of wines plus a comprehensive array of tempting canapes and sandwiches. There'll be the chance to catch up with old friends and even-who knows- to make some new ones.

This year's exhibiton will appeal to the culture vultures and the Highland patriots among you. The world-famous Drambuie Collection of Jacobean Art includes some splendid court portraits of the Stuart dynasty, plus miniatures, ceramics, gold- and silverware and assorted objets d'art and it runs to over a hundred items. Created by the leading artists of the day, the objects were intended to keep the flame of the Stuart succession alive during the century between the abdication of James VII (II) in 1688 and the death of Charles Edward Stuart aka Bonnie Prince Charlie, a hundred years later. As part of the evening's programme, Selina Skipworth, the Keeper of Art at The Fleming Collection, will give a short, introductory talk about this fascinating and rarely-seen treasure-trove. You can get an idea of the exhibition by visitng the website at www.flemingcollection.co.uk

The Fleming Collection is situated at 13, Berkeley Street, W1 and is only a short walk from Green Park underground station. All you have to do is come out of the station and walk up Piccadilly. Take your first left (Berkeley Street) and the gallery is a few hundred yards further down on the right.

We very much welcome advance payment.

Please contact Alex Prentice ( alex.prentice1@btinternet.com ) for payment details

The details again are as follows
The RHSCL Annual Drinks Party
at The Fleming Collection
13, Berkeley Street, W1

on Monday November 14th, 2005 6.30 pm- 8.30 pm

We look forward to catching up with you all then. The Committee of the RHSCL

Annual Wine and Cheese - at the Fleming Collection

Following last year's highly enjoyable evening, the club will be returning to the Fleming Collection for this year's wine and cheese on Monday 14th November. The cost will again be £15 payable in advance. Ex RHS who are non members are encouraged to come along to get a taster of our club.
Further details will be posted shortly.

John Murray appeal for anecdotes

I’d like to write an account of the school's musical links. As you are aware, our Italian links in Tuscany date back to 1975 and our links with Munich to 1979 -our concert there in June was the 26th consecutive year that we have performed together (although we are retired, Joan and I could not resist the temptation to be involved and actually drove the instrument van across Europe, a right pair of geriatric roadies ! ).

I want to approach this account through the memories, anecdotes, scabrous tales, etc. of ex-colleagues and F.P.s who have been involved and lived to tell the tales - literally, the good, the bad and the ugly!

Any F.P.s wanting to contact me via e mail should do so at ajmurval@yahoo.co.uk or jfmurval@mac.com
Thank you very much
John

City band tipped for top after a flying start

Yes these are RHS FPs - and they are about to hit the big time-

Full article: http://www.scotsman.com/?id=1834522005

RHSCL: PHOTOS FROM INAUGURAL RHSCL RACEDAY, ROYAL WINDSOR, SAT 25 JUN

Here are the belated photos from the smashing race day...http://homepage.mac.com/eddietait/ScotsInLondon/PhotoAlbum26.html

http://homepage.mac.com/eddietait/ScotsInLondon/PhotoAlbum27.html

Best regards,Eddie and Sass

Robin Cook

The RHSCL was sad to hear of the sudden death of Robin Cook.

Robin Cook attended the school from 1960 to 1964 after his father succeeded "Hoppy" Innes as Head of Science, the family having moved from Aberdeen, and was President of the Lit (where he is reputed to have learned his debating skills) in his final year. He also showed his electioneering skills by winning the school's mock election as the Scottish Nationalist candidate.

Andrew Rawnsley writes in today's Observer
"His colleagues are all over the airwaves this weekend paying tribute to him as one of the largest figures of his political generation. Knowing Robin Cook, he would probably remark drily that, while he's sure they are sincere, it is just a pity that they left it until now to say so"

RHSCL/SIL Quarterly Drinks Photos Q2 Wed 6 Jul 2005

Photos from the RHSCL / SCOTS IN LONDON Quarterly Drinks at Apartment 195, 195 Kings Road: http://homepage.mac.com/eddietait/ScotsInLondon/PhotoAlbum3.html and http://homepage.mac.com/eddietait/ScotsInLondon/PhotoAlbum4.html and http://homepage.mac.com/eddietait/ScotsInLondon/PhotoAlbum5.html

RHSCL/SIL Drinks

Watch this space fof an account of last night's event.

Pictures from the Q2 Quarterly Drinks

Links to the photos from the SIL/RHSCL Q2 charity drinks are now on the website, together with details of Wednesdays Q3 drinks. See http://www.royalhigh.org.uk/silevents.htm

SIL QUARTERLY DRINKS - WED. 6th JULY

SCOTS IN LONDON² (SIL) NEXT OFFICIAL INFORMAL EVENTSIL QUARTERLY DRINKS - WED. 6th JULY from 6.30pm atApartment 195 (amazing bar and restaurant), King¹s Road, Chelsea, London.The theme for the evening is ³How the Scots took over London².David Stenhouse, writer and broadcaster and presenterof many programmes for Radio Scotland, Radio Three andRadio Four, introduces his book by the same name -³If you want to know how Britain works, you need toknow this, whether you like it or not.² JamesNaughtie; ³A terrific book about the powerful Scotswho have taken over London.² TheIndependent). Scots'owned Apartment 195 was voted "Evening Standard Bar ofthe Year 2003". Check out: www.apartment195.co.uk(wow!) - "Urban, Elegant and comfortably understated",Timeout - "Chelsea's most luxurious and decadent ofvenues", The Sunday Times- "So chic it's almostpainful", The Evening Standard. You will be greeted onarrival by piping from The Pinstripe Highlanders andthere will be complimentary drams and munchies from6.30-8.30pm, courtesy of Glenfiddich and Apartment195. The aim is enjoy an effective Scots networkingevening by join Scots of ALL ages, ALL genders and ALLincomes, careers and backgrounds together in a relaxedand informal atmosphere ­ a distinct buzz anddistinguished blend! As always, KILTS, TARTAN, SMARTDRESS and FEMALES are much appreciated, as aresponsors or offers of support/distribution. The formatof the evening will be much as usual. Over 200 Scotsattended the last SIL Quarterly drinks gathering tocelebrate ³A Tribute to Tartan Day² on 6th April soplease help to keep the momentum going. More detailswill be sent out soon - contactmailto:eddietait@mac.com orhttp://www.royalhigh.org.uk/silevents.htm (click on³Scots in London² tab) orwww.eucl.org.uk/memevents.htm

Don't Miss the Race Day

Calling fearless punters everywhere! Break out the piggy-bank and join us for the very first RHSCL Raceday to be held at Royal Windsor racecourse on the afternoon of Saturday June 25th. What better way of spending an idyllic summer's day than on the banks of the Thames, relaxing with a glass of something fizzy and cheering home your selection in the big race?

And with Honest Al, the Punters' Pal, the man the bookies fear, to give you an exclusive guide to the runners and riders, you can, as they say, fill your boots with winnings.

It would be good to have an idea of numbers as soon as possible. If you're interested, please contact me, Al Senter, on alsenter@yahoo.co.uk

Further details on http://www.royalhigh.org.uk/races.html

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