St. Nicholas Grammar School, Northwood

Class of 66-73, July 2025
John Harper, Graham Johnstone, Graeme Henderson, Martin Tett, Andy Kent, Trevor Barwick.

Very sad to report the passing of Jez Harvey.

Dick Pooley writes:

It is with a very heavy heart, I have to advise of the passing away of our dear friend and teammate, Jez Harvey.

His Son, Ross informed me that Jez had been suffering from mouth cancer since November, but that he had finished six weeks of treatment last week. He passed away in his sleep on the 25th June.

Jez was in the 1963-1970 year group, with myself and a super group of rugby players and athletes, including Tom Roscoe, John Checkley, Phil Goulding, Simon Dennis, John Cannon, Murray Hughes, Mike Sampson, Bill Sawyer, Ian Frazer-Barnes, Dave Phillips, to name just a few of a very successful team.

Jez was also a great swimmer, boxer and all round athlete, and one of the "strong" men in the year. Always great to have on your side and never took a backward step. A true friend who was always great company.

R.I.P. Jez Harvey.

Swimming
Rugby 36
Rugby 03
Rugby 101 

Funeral details:

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Service and Remembrance
for
Jeremy Harvey
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Service at Hereford Crematorium
Westfaling St, Hereford HR4 0JE
Thursday 17th July 1.15pm

The wake to be held at The Plough Inn,
86 Whitecross Rd, Hereford HR4 0DH

Parking available at Heineken's car park, 0.3 of a mile further
along Whitecross Rd, A438
or
at the council car park in Plough Lane, HR4 0LE

A live link to the service will be available for those unable to attend,
available 3 days after the event for 28 days
https://watch.obitus.com
Username: wipa4351
Pin: 705004

The family will be adding a touch of Jeremy's favourite
colour 'Purple' to their attire if you wish to participate
Family Flowers only
Donations taken on the day to Cancer research

Newsletter 8 has been issued. It contains important details of summer drinks at The Case is Altered, Eastcote on Monday 23rd June, plus reminiscences submitted by former pupils which can also be found in Memory Lane. 

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Class of 65, May 2025, The Betjeman Arms
Ian Platt, Rick Cox, Richard Phillips, Adrian Phillips, Jeff Goldman, Rob Welch, Eric Harvey,  Simon Wayne, Chris Gowers, Dave Crombie, Keith Knight and Steve Martin.

Sad to report the passing of Geoff Munson. He died peacefully with his family at his side on 21st April. Geoff was, I believe, one of the original intake of 1955.

Cross-country 20 

Thanks to John Cannon for this superb photo of the victorious 1969 Rugby 7's team - winners of the Oxford Schools 7's competition. And name corrections to rugby photos 40 and 54.

• Keep an eye on the New Arrivals page. This is where the Scanning Department upload new photos prior to the Site Construction Department building a suitable webpage.

• And keep another eye on the 70th Anniversary Lunch Gallery - under construction but rapidly expanding.

Sincere thanks to Richard Brock for the splendid photos of the 1961 Geographical Field Course, Malhamdale, Yorkshire. 

Can anyone supply the remaining missing name?

• Newsletter 7b has been issued - your final chance.

• Just arrived, from 2005, 50th Anniversary artefacts - menu, programme, tables

• 1957 Rugby Under 13 XV - great quality

Newsletter 7a has been issued - Last Orders, Gentlemen, please.

Thanks to Malcolm Newing for sending the following superb photos:

• Class of 64 at The Market Porter

• Basketball Team (1968-69) 

Anniversary Lunch - Competition time

The first person to identify the Old Boy and the St. Marys girl in the photo will win a bottle of fine wine, specially chosen by Rob Dunning from his much-admired, extensive collection of big, bold, aromatic wines, matured in oak casks in his cellar, nestling in the foothills of the Chilterns. This splendid prize can only be collected at the 70th Anniversary Lunch.

(Entries should be submitted using the Contact page)

Sad to report the passing of Mr. John Ryan. He was well-liked and taught physics between September 1970 and July 1973 when he left for Vyners, returning to Haydon some years later as Head of Science. At some point in his career he taught at Latymer Upper. He retired from Haydon in 1997. John was also an accomplished violinist and in later years he was often to be seen in the Northwood area.

Photo of Mr. Ryan at the Headmaster's Retirement

The funeral of John Ryan will be at Holy Trinity Church,  Northwood at 11am on 13th January 2025.