contact restored

My apologies to anyone who has tried to contact us by the webmaster email address for the web site.

These seem to have been disappearing into a black hole for a while.

I've now changed to a new address, and this should now work correctly.

webmaster@royalhigh.org.uk

Will Dunnett

Annual Drinks Party on 15th November

Dear RHS club in London committee members,,

I am delighted to announce that there is a completely new look this year to the traditional annual drinks party. We have left The Fleming Collection far behind and moved into the heart of the West End.  

You are most cordially invited to join us for a buffet/light supper at Le Troisième Restaurant at 3, Panton Street SW1 on Tuesday November 15^th from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. . The restaurant, highly praised by the critics for its traditional French cuisine, is situated only a few minutes walk from Piccadilly Circus Underground Station just off the Haymarket.

The centrepiece of the evening is a real treat for fans of Downton Abbey.  Our own David Robb, starring in the series as Dr. Clarkson, will be in conversation with theatre journalist Al Senter.  David and Al will be discussing the impact of the programme and reflecting on David’s distinguished acting career which includes: I, Claudius, The Glittering Prizes, Taggart, The Crow Road and Midsomer Murders. You might also have heard David as the quintessential Richard Hannay in several radio dramatisations of the novels by John Buchan. There will also be a chance to put your questions to David on Downton Abbey and his other stage and screen credits.

To get to Le Troisième take the underground to Piccadilly Circus and exit the station towards the statue of Eros.  Head in the direction of Leicester Square, turn right into Haymarket and Panton Street is about 100 metres down Haymarket on the left hand side.  Don’t hesitate to bring wives, partners, friends or guests: we’ll be delighted to welcome them to the party.  The charge for the evening is £25 per head.

I look forward to seeing you on 15^th November.

Valerie Peay,

President of the Club

For further information on all aspects of the Annual Drinks Party, please contact Alex Prentice on H: 01992 554854, W: 01992 582056 or alex.prentice1@btinternet.com.

Defence of the realm

.. well calton hill anyway.
Bruce Skivington found a photo of  1729 squadron, which took the RHS ATC under it's wing. (sorry).

He'd like to hear from any of the crack squad. http://www.royalhigh.org.uk/wherenow_atc.htm

The Committee

Valerie Peay is our new President and the make-up of the committee has also changed as shown below

Committee members as agreed at the AGM on 10th May 2011:

Will Dunnett – Webmaster

Susan Geary – Committee member

Ian Graham - Committee member

Valerie Peay – President

Chris Pountain – Treasurer

Alex Prentice - Secretary

Al Senter – Events co-ordinator + membership development.

Eddie Tait – Edinburgh contact

Fraser Wright - Committee member

New on the site

Chris Crossley shares his memories of the day the pipe band played at the Royal Edinburgh Hospital's Gala Day.

http://www.royalhigh.org.uk/wherenow67pipe.htm

Message to friends and members of the Royal High School Club in London

Dear friends,

 

At the Club's recent AGM Valerie Peay was elected as our new President succeeding Al Senter who decided to stand down after three successful years. The meeting thanked Al for his tireless contribution to the Club and for the many enjoyable events that marked his tenure as President.  Al will remain on the committee as our Events Coordinator.

 

Valerie is a senior manager with British Telecom who works in the company's fast-changing internet services business.  If you Google Valerie you will find that she has a presence on many of the current networking sites such as LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter and you might like to see her describing her work for BT on YouTube at 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pW3T0dTqkFk .  Outside of work Valerie is an enthusiastic traveller and she also finds time to serve on one of the London Livery Companies.  Valerie returns to her Edinburgh roots on a regular basis and, while she is up there, she plans to strengthen our links with the Royal High School at Barnton.

 

I am sure that you would all like to wish Valerie success in her new role as our President and I know that her networking skills will be of great benefit to the Royal High School Club in London.

 

Best Regards,

 

Alex.

Hon Secretary.

Home: 01992 554854.

Website Update

Where Are They Now? The Pipe Band 1967 page has been updated.

If you have a Royal High school photo to share send it in, with a bit of background information.

Edinburgh Club Annual 2011 Dinner

Photos from the Edinburgh club's 2011 Annual Dinner can now be viewed on the

 RHS FP Club Website

5 Soldiers by Rosie Kay Dance Company

Former Royal High pupil and speaker at our recent annual dinner, Rosie Kay, will be putting on the following highly praised production in London.

Title
5 SOLDIERS- the Body Is The Frontline by Rosie Kay Dance Company

Venue
The Place, 17 Dukes Rd, London, WC1H 9AB, nearest tube Euston

Date+ Time
Saturday 14th May, 8pm, tickets £6-£17

Information

Following an acclaimed UK tour and international premiere, Rosie Kay Dance Company returns with the hard-hitting dance theatre production 5 SOLDIERS.



Highly praised by serving and former members of the British Army, 5 SOLDIERS is a timely, controversial and thought-provoking exploration of war in modern times. Featuring Rosie Kay’s trademark intense physicality and athleticism, 5 SOLDIERS weaves a journey of physical transformation helping us understand how soldiers are made, the effects of war and the causes and impact of injury.



5 SOLDIERS is a unique collaboration between award winning choreographer Rosie Kay, visual artist David Cotterrell and theatre director Walter Meierjohann. It was created after an intense period of research where Rosie was attached to the 4th Battalion The Rifles, and David spent time in Helmand Province with the Joint Forces Medical Group. 5 SOLDIERS has an original sound score by Annie Mahtani and dramaturgy by Petra Tauscher.

Book Tickets and further information