Spring 2015 - Godolphin School

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OGA
Spring 2015
GODOLPHIN ALUMNAE
FRANC
HA LEAL
ETO GE
From the Editor
Just a thought..
I have to admit to spending years thinking and feeling that
the OGA had nothing to do with me and that perhaps I
wouldn’t even be welcome to have anything to do with it.
Not because I had an unhappy time at Godolphin, quite the
contrary, I still have many friends from my days at school,
friends that I see as extra sisters, some that are godmothers
to my children.
Perhaps just that I had grown out of the school when I
left and it now no longer had a place in my life. Even
when eleven years ago I moved to Salisbury due to my
husband’s job and practically living around the corner from
Godolphin I viewed it with mild curiosity but nothing
more.
Gradually things have changed, I bumped into more and
more Godolphin girls, some that I had known at school.
Others who I hadn’t, but have become friendly with since.
And finally, by throwing myself head first, (and it has
definitely been head first) into the OGA committee!
What has struck me when I have met many OGs is the
feeling of something shared, the most common feeling on
meeting them is that instantly I can trust them. They have
shared the same experiences as me, and that in some way
we have a bond. It has been genuinely interesting to find
out about the women that once walked the same corridors
as me and slept in the same boarding house or one near it
and also had to eat the Hungarian goulash that has scarred
me for life!
I am amazed at what these women have either achieved,
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done or even fought through. I am encouraged by
contacting girls of my era and finding their willingness to
reconnect. It made me realise that we should all be using
each other a little more.
There has long been an ‘old boys’ network in business and
perhaps we need to make sure our ‘old girls’ network is a
little stronger and that we use, help and support each other
a little more.
Let’s give a fledgling old girl advice on her chosen career,
or work experience in our place of work. Let’s meet up and
share stories in the places we live, with other OGs, or be a
contact for an OG if they move to an area and know no one.
This network is there for the taking, so let’s make it stronger
and support each other, because it seems to me there are an
awful lot of smart and lovely Godolphinites out there.
I would love to hear your stories or suggestions of the kind
of things you would like to read in future in the newsletter;
some of the things I would like to share next year are the
very different lives you lead if you live abroad. Perhaps a life
event that has changed you that you’d like to share and of
course if you’ve been doing something amazing!
So get in touch and keep in touch. Even if you are just
beginning your journey away from Godolphin, know that it
is always there for you in some way and if it has been a long
time since you have darkened it’s doors, don’t make it too
much longer, we’d love to see you!
Ali Newton
Douglas House 1982-1987
Please send your news to alisonthomas@hotmail.com
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Contents...
What is the OGA?
Tiananmen Revisited
Studies of the Sea
Portrait of an Artist
General News
Godolphin Today
Careers
Three Generations
Notes in the Margins
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Reunions
Westminster
Can Do, Will Do
Fashion for Good
Charities
Obituaries
Governor’s Report
OGA Committee
Future Events
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Cover Photo Louisa Lim
by Ariana Lindquist
Newsletter Design by
Alison Newton
Huge & special thanks to
Sarah Sowton & Annie
Burchmore who without
their help, energy, hard
work and dedication this
newsletter may not have
happened!
Godolphin Alumnae I 2014 - 2015
From The President
What is the OGA for?
In conversation with Jenny Greville-Heygate - President of the OGA Alumnae
Is there a subscription?
Yes, there is a one off payment depending on when you
joined the School. Current pupils are automatically
enrolled in the Association, with payment having been
made as part of the school fees on leaving.
I hear there are many events at Godolphin - can
any OG go ?
When were you appointed President of the
Committee?
Having been on the Committee for a number of years, I
was elected President in 2012. It has been an enriching
experience and I would urge others to come forward and be
a part of this friendly and forward thinking Committee.
What are you duties as President?
My work is really that of a Chairman; preparing and
chairing all our meetings, acting as a link between the
school and the Association. Attending school functions,
reunions, plays, concerts and the leavers’ supper in May
where I present the girls with their OGA badges and the
end of year prize giving in July.
What is the OGA?
The OGA is an association of former pupils and past and
present staff of the Godolphin School. It was founded
to provide and promote an ongoing bond of friendship
between them and to keep them in touch with the activities
of the school.
What does it do for the School?
With its large database the OGA gives the School a
valuable and updated link to past pupils and staff. Within
that group there are those who may be prepared to give up
their time to come back to the school and share their life
and professional experiences with current pupils.
How can it help an ex pupil or teacher of
Godolphin?
In addition to the above, the Association can help by
providing boarding or day scholarships for the daughters
or granddaughters of OGs needing Ànancial help. The
candidate for a scholarship has to be accepted for entry by
the Headmistress before being considered for the award.
This is a most worthwhile role and one in which we would
like to play a much bigger part. We currently only have
enough funds to give to one candidate and would very
much like to extend this opportunity to others. We are
slowly building funds but would welcome donations which
could be in the form of a legacy.
How do I join?
You can join by contacting Sarah Sowton who is the
Alumnae 'evelopment OfÀcer at Godolphin
sowtons@godolphin.wilts.sch.uk
2014 - 2015 I Godolphin Alumnae
Yes, there are a range of wonderful events at the School
and all OGs and staff are welcome back at any time. Our
recent speakers have been Camilla Batmanghelidjh from
Kids Company and Kate Adie is coming to school in April.
We are always delighted to see you whether you are
attending a school event or visiting the school for old times
sake.
What has been your highlight of 2014?
The highlight, for me, was the end of term prize giving
in July. This showcased the girls leaving the School;
the range of their talents and achievements is hugely
impressive and their spirit and individuality shines
through. On a personal note it would have to be the Help
for Heroes big bike ride, a 350 mile ride from Brussels
to Paris, following the line of the Western Front. To be
doing this with wounded service men and women, some
amputees, during the centenary of the start of WW1, was a
truly enriching and humbling experience.
How have you encouraged new members?
We aim to do so by keeping communications open by
embracing email, Twitter, Facebook and Linkedin and of
course this newsletter! We are so grateful to Ali Newton
and Sarah Sowton who have taken up the challenge of so
capably producing it. We also have huge support from the
School’s 'evelopment OfÀce who help us with masterminding
reunions, ranging from lunches at School, drinks parties in
London and reunions both here and abroad. Every November
we hold a very moving commemoration service in the historic
chapel of Henry VII at Westminster Abbey, before laying a
wreath at the tomb of Elizabeth Godolphin, our founder. This
is a most memorable ceremony and I would urge you to come.
I would like to pay a special tribute here to the hugely valued
support and help given by the late Sandy Martin, who is
remembered with such warmth and affection by us all.
What have you most enjoyed about being part
of the OGA?
I have thoroughly enjoyed being reacquainted with the
School and the opportunity to recognize and appreciate all
that it continues to deliver. Renewing old friendships and
gaining new ones is a bonus too! It is a privilege to be part
of such an environment where the values one was taught
all those years ago, both at school and at home, continue to
be taught through lessons and example. The girls within
the School are a great credit to themselves and to everyone.
Their numerous talents and achievements are renowned,
along with their infectious enthusiasm, their openness of
mind and character and their desire to do well and to try
and make a difference. Being with these bright, energetic
and giving young people is akin to sitting beside a radiator,
they give out a warm glow.
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Features
TIANANMEN
REVISITED
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Louisa
Lim is the author of THE
PEOPLES REPUBLIC OF AMNESIA:
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TIANANMEN REVISITED, a work
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oof investigative journalism about how
tthe events of June 4th 1989 changed
China, and how China changed those
C
eevents as it rewrote its own history to
eerase the killings following the student
ooccupation of Tiananmen Square.
In the book, Lim also uncovers a previously unreported crackdown in a second city, Chengdu, during
which the Chinese government admitted to killing protestors in violent clashes that lasted three full
days. Louisa Lim was the BBC’s Beijing correspondent and has spent more than a decade reporting from
China, most recently for the US broadcaster, National Public Radio. She is now the Howard R. Marsh
Visiting Professor of Journalism at the University of Michigan. She lives in Ann Arbor with her husband
and two children.
What inÁuenced you to write the booN?
I wrote the book simply because I felt it needed to be
written. Nobody has written an account of the legacy
of the 1989 killings from within China, where it has
become this massive, untouchable subject. For my book,
I interviewed those who refused to take part in this
collective amnesia, those who refused to forget such as a
soldier who took part in the crackdown and then became an
artist, painting pictures of that night over and over again;
a mother who lost her nineteen-year-old son that night
and started a group of bereaved that became China’s Àrst
political pressure group; and the highest-ranked ofÀcial to
be punished after 1989, who spent seven years in solitary
conÀnement. I took the picture of Tank Man round
Chinese universities,
I took the picture
and discovered that
of Tank Man round
only 15 out of 100
Chinese universities, and students could identify
discovered that only 15 it. Through intimidation
and through falsiÀcation
out of 100 students could of its own history, the
identify it
Chinese government has
succeeded in excising
the events of 1989 from the collective memory. Those who
remember are punished; this year 152 people were detained
in the run-up to the anniversary for acts of commemoration.
What were some of the challenges you faced in
writing the booN?
There were massive challenges to writing this book, and
I did most of the work in secret while I was working as
NPR’s Beijing correspondent, using my day job as cover. I
was extremely cautious, since I lived and worked inside a
diplomatic compound that was widely believed to be bugged
by the Chinese authorities. I never spoke about the book
at home or at the ofÀce, on the phone or over email. For
months, I did not even tell my children what I was doing,
for fear they might blurt it out. I wrote the book on a
computer that had never been online that I locked in a
safe whenever I left my apartment. But these challenges
were relatively trivial compared to the risk taken by those
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who trusted me with their stories. It is impossible to
predict the political climate in China, so we were all aware
that the consequences of talking to me could not really be
quantiÀed. In the run up to the 25th anniversary, one of
those I proÀled ² the soldier-turned-artist Chen Guang ²
spent more than a month in detention, but was eventually
released.
How did you get into journalism?
I always wanted to study Chinese, much to the horror of
the staff at Godolphin. I will never forget being told that
it would be much better to choose a “sensible” subject like
French or German at university, so I could Ànd a job as a
bilingual secretary. Looking back, I am horriÀed at the
lack of ambition that our teachers had for us, since that
kind of attitude ² that being a bilingual secretary was the
best outcome I could hope for ² was prevalent. Luckily I
ignored their career advice, and studied Modern Chinese
Studies at Leeds University at time when almost no-one
was interested in China. The fact that I became Áuent in
Mandarin ended up being my springboard into journalism,
gaining me a television job covering Hong Kong’s return to
Chinese sovereignty, and then to the BBC, where I worked
for eight years, Ànally ending up as Beijing Correspondent.
What are the best things you have taNen with you
from your time at Godolphin?
I’m grateful to Godolphin for unintentionally imbuing me
with an independence of thought and a healthy disregard
for authority, which served me well dealing with petty
government ofÀcials in China! I also met some of my
closest friends during my time at Godolphin. Despite the
fact that I’ve lived abroad for almost two decades, we still
holiday together with our families most years and even
managed to have a girls’ weekend in Istanbul this year.
When I look back at my time at Godolphin, I feel that the
school’s saving grace was the fact that it gave me lifelong
friends.
Louisa Lim
Douglas House 1982 – 1989
Studies of the Sea....
Born in Sussex in 1970, the
daughter of a Naval OfÀcer, Candida
spent much of her childhood moving
from country to country. The travel
bug stayed with her and she has
since travelled extensively through
India, Thailand, and Indonesia and
spent a year studying in Paris.
Primarily self taught, Candida
started painting in her early
twenties, completed a 'Foundation
in Art' at the Hotbath Gallery,
Bath in 1998 and has exhibited and
sold work both here and abroad
as well as completing a number of
private commissions. Much of her
inspiration is drawn from scenes
of everyday life and the landscape
of Andalusia where she lived for a
year together with her afÀnity with
the sea and inÁuence of her foreign
travels.
What inspired you to become a
painter?
I always drew or painted as a child.
My father and grandfather painted
and my mother was secretary
to Dame Elisabeth Frink. My
love of painting and illustration
really began in the 90’s following
my travels through Asia in my
early twenties. This re-awakened
memories from my time living in
Egypt as a child and the foreign
culture, dry heat and vivid colours
provided the catalyst. I began
painting everything from Áowerpots
and terracotta amphoras to furniture
and Áoors! Following this came a
period of Àne illustrative paintings
and my Àrst range of greeting cards
was produced some years later. I
was constantly sketching and began
drawing and painting more as a
Àne artist in the late 90’s when I
attended art college.
How did you establish yourself
as an artist?
Establishing oneself as an artist is
not easy and I would not declare
myself as fully established yet!
One has to be very disciplined.
Family commitments, a disabled
child and the need to pay the bills
have to come Àrst and slows down
the creative process somewhat. In
2010 I co-established an artists
cooperative White Spirit Arts, and
was dually responsible for member
recruitment, sourcing venues, and
the marketing / PR and setting up
of group exhibitions throughout
East Anglia. It was an enjoyable two
years and a valuable learning curve.
From 2011 to 2013, I was Personal
Assistant to Caroline Wiseman, a
well established art dealer, who has
worked in both London and New
York, dealing in major modern and
contemporary 20th century works.
She provided me with valuable
experience in the art world for which
I am truly grateful. A change in
circumstances has resulted in my
relocation to the Isle of Portland,
Dorset so my focus and direction
have changed and new footings
found. With the added bonus of
the sea, a fantastic view of Chesil
Beach and a location steeped history
to further fuel my imagination, the
future is exciting.
What is your inspiration?
It’s the little things; a Áash of colour,
memories from far Áung places or
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an atmosphere. In particular, my
passion for the sea, a sailing boat on
the water and dramatic coastlines.
My love of photography and the
images I produce often provide me
with ideas I can then develop in a
painting.
What are your plans for the future?
I have many aspirations and have
many projects running alongside my
current artwork including writing,
creating a children’s book, a coffee
table book and hopefully, one day,
be able to provide a space of visual
interest and inspiration allowing
reÁection and relaxation.
What is your funniest memory
from your days at Godolphin?
Being caught at a midnight feast
dancing and wiggling my bottom in
a somewhat weird manner trying
to jive. Then realising our house
mistress had just been standing
watching me, laughing hysterically,
for about 10 mins before I looked up
and realised she was there. We were
given a warning and told to get back
to bed!
What have taNen with you from
your time at Godolphin?
Godolphin provided me with a
sense of belonging, a tight, homely
community in my formative years
and lasting valuable friendships
that have and will remain in my life
forever.
Candida CrocNett Seal
School House 1982 – 1984 /
Douglas House 1984 - 1986
wwwcandidacrocNettcom
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Features
Portrait of
an Artist
Claire Sandars is an artist who specialises in portraits
and wildlife painting. Having studied Fine Art at
Reading University and after working in London she
moved to South Africa in 2002 to pursue a career as
a full time artist and be closer to her major sources
of inspiration, namely the wildlife. Based in North
Wiltshire she now paints for commission and galleries
and teaches art classes.
What was it that inspired you to become an artist?
My mother would say that I Àrst got inspired when I
was about 7 and visited the caravan studio of a very well
known portrait and equine artist when we were living on
an Army base in Germany.
Was it an easy road to becoming an artist?
I’d worked in creative industries for several years after
graduating, in Àlm and as an art consultant, which
gave me a good understanding of the importance of
business and marketing skills. For the Àrst 18 months
of my career as a painter I lived in Cape Town. It was
extremely inspiring with it’s stunning landscapes and
light. The cost of living was also much lower than
London, which took the pressure off. Returning to
London I was given encouragement by selling some
pieces in small galleries and my conÀdence began to
grow.
What has been the most memorable subject you
have painted so far?
I always enjoy painting the shapes and tones of an
older, much more weathered, face - there is much more
information to work with! One of the hardest things
both artistically and emotionally I have ever had to do is
to paint a posthumous portrait. I was recently asked to
paint a boy who died in a car accident at the age of 11.
It was a huge honour and impossible to turn down. I
used lots of photographs of him but his mother and I also
spent time discussing his temperament and character in
order for me to get a feel for him as a person. This was
pretty traumatic for her and unveiling it at the end was
the most nerve-wracking moment of my career so far. It
was a huge relief that she felt I had done him justice.
Do you have a favourite piece of worN?
I’m pretty unsentimental about my paintings once they
are Ànished in that I am used to never seeing them
again when they are sold. It’s fun when someone says
they have seen one in an unexpected place. Recently I
painted a stag with a bright orange background, which I
was rather reluctant to sell, but I made myself do it and
it sold quite quickly.
What inspires you?
I love cooking and am happiest when surrounded by
people, food and merriment. I also love music but what
I listen to when I’m working varies on mood and how I
want to approach a painting.
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What are your plans for the future?
I’d like to carry on selling well. I would also love to
do an MA at some point so that I can reconnect with
my early more experimental phase. The pressures of
commissions and exhibitions often don’t allow me time
to develop my style of work as fast as one would like.
Other than that more of the same is Àne!
What is your most memorable time from
Godolphin days?
My most memorable moments were those that were
out of the ordinary. Mufti in the 80s involved a lot of
hairspray and backcombing, puffball skirts, lace gloves,
wide elastic waistbands and pale pink lipstick. The
trips were fantastic…Celmi for a week of outward
bound activities where we were surrounded by scrufÀly
handsome 20 year old instructors helping us climb
through bogs and tree trunks with blindfolds on as well
as making shanty shacks out of wood and tarpaulins;
the Rocky Horror Show dressed in goth make up and
ripped Àshnet tights; Paris and the Normandy Beaches
and of course the house parties.
What are the best things you have taNen with you
from your time at Godolphin?
I was very lucky and had such a happy time at
Godolphin. I think schools can be quite sink or swim
and Godolphin was no different but it was quite liberal
and unsnobby and we were given more freedom than
some schools allowed meaning we weren’t isolated from
boys or normal society too much. Most of my dearest
friends from school…you know who you are…are
creative, a bit alternative and are fairly down to earth.
Claire Sandars, Hamilton House
198 – 1988 School House – 1990
wwwclairesandarscouN
General News
1930 – 1940
Doreen Ramus nee Blyth.
Sarum South 1935 – 1943
Any OGs in the area would get a warm
welcome.
19, Bryn Hyfryd Park, Conway LL32 8PF.
Tel. 01492 460434.
Email: e.bowen@ sky.com.
Christine Roberts nee Pile.
Broome and Hamilton
1958 – 1964
1950 – 1960
Eve (Vivienne) Clark nee
Curme.
Sarum North 1954 – 1960
This year I was honoured by the
community of Squamish, B.C. Canada
for the work I have done as a nurse and
midwife and for the formation of a Drama
Club which I ran for 30 years, producing
plays 2-3 times a year. I have loved all
of this and so was overwhelmed at this
recognition in the form of a “Roast”
where numerous stories were told (mostly
humorous) of my work. Now I hate to say
I am retired!
1940 – 1950
Jane Bowen nee Morgan.
Methuen 1948 – 1952
At the end of October 2014 I moved from
my home in Horsham to North Wales to
be near to my youngest daughter, Lizzie
and her family. I left a listed house in a
conservation area which I loved but it was
a permanent headache with maintenance,
listing building consent considerations
and cold! I now live in a modern house
on a hill with fantastic views. The walk
into town is very good for the puff and the
knees and so far I have not really come
down to earth, particularly as I seem to
be involved in a lot of grannying, almost
camping out at the school gate! It is great
to see so much of the family though I do
miss my friends and acquaintances in
Horsham. The relief from commitments
to so many voluntary activities is a bonus
but no doubt in time some will re-appear!
In the meantime it is good to explore the
neighbourhood and get my house in order.
I am Professor of Linguistics at Stanford
University, California where I teach and do
research on language use and, in particular
on children’s first language acquisition. In
fact I am currently revising my textbook,
First Language Acquisition for a third
edition with Cambridge University Press.
I am always happy to hear from Godolphin
friends especially since I am rarely in the
U.K. around the time of Commem. I saw
Rachel Lauden ( Thatcher) a few months
ago in California when she talked about
her recent book on world cuisine.
936 Wing Place, Stanford, CA 94305, USA.
Email: eclark@stanford.edu
Website: http: web.stanford.edu/~eclark
Frances Bates nee Lidner.
Broome & School House
1958 – 1963.
After living in Westchester County, New
York, for 36 years, 4 months and 11 days
my husband Peter and I picked up our
goods and chattels (and the dog and
cat) and moved to north eastern Florida
on December 1st 2014. We have been
vacationing on Amelia Island on and off
since 2006 and have decided to move there
permanently, leaving New York and its
high tax rate behind us!
We have two sons, Alex (39) and Alistair
(33), both of whom are married and live in
Seattle, Washington, so it seem inevitable
that we will be spending at least part of the
summer each year up in the Pacific North
West – no hardship there!
We have tried to get back to the U.K. every
couple of years but with little immediate
family left there it has been increasingly
difficult to set time aside for that trip over
those made to visit the grandchildren.
Alex has two, a boy and a girl, and
Alistair’s first was due in January 2015.
Our new address is 9, Little Dunes Circle,
Amelia Island, Florida 32034. Email:
franceshb@aol.com. I would welcome
hearing from any OGs who remember me!
After leaving Godolphin I spent a year
at Domestic Science College near Lyme
Regis and then did a secretarial course in
Oxford. I thoroughly enjoyed student life
in the swinging 60’s! I worked in Oxford
and Cheltenham before going to live in
Vancouver where I had an apartment on
the 28th floor with a fantastic view!
Returning to the U.K. in 1974, I worked in
Exeter where I met my husband. We were
married in 1977 and a year later moved
to Dorset where our son, Peter, was born.
Sadly my marriage later ended in divorce
but I now live happily near Dorchester,
having retired from working in a GP
Surgery for 21 years.
2011 was my personal annus horribilis
when I was very ill with bowel cancer and
underwent 6 months of chemotherapy,
but I survived and am now in rude health
thanks to the wonderful care and support
from the medical world, family and
friends. I have an ever-increasing number
of voluntary jobs in my retirement,
including walking people’s dogs and as
a volunteer guide at the county hospital,
both of which help to keep me fit, and I
enjoy participating fully in village life.
My son was married in 2014 on a glorious
summer’s day in the Piddle valley. Peter
and Laura are both solicitors and live in
Bristol. I have happy memories of my
years at Godolphin and would love to hear
from some of my contemporaries with
whom I have lost touch.
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General News
Rowena Mignot nee Pinnegar.
Sarum North 1959 – 1962
1960 – 1970
Claire Hunt nee Ensor.
School House 1965 – 1971
I retired from teaching in an IAPS Prep
School, Eton End, Datchet near Windsor
and these days I am a full-time caring
Grandma as my son lost his wife 3 years
ago when she died from Breast Cancer.
Their daughter Maya was 5 years old. They
needed support so I moved from Taplow
to Datchet to help.
Maya, now in Year 5 at Eton End, is
dropped off to me at 6.45 am. We do
music practice and any left-over prep, have
breakfast and then walk to school. I would
have loved her to go to Godolphin as I was
so happy there but she does not want to
board.
I pick her up from school and her Dad
collects her about 5.30 ish. So that is my
rather hectic life at present, especially
with the addition of music exams! Piano,
Flute and Singing are all in different exam
centres. Eton College, 2 miles away, is the
nearest, but the others are in Sunbury on
Thames and Woking, much further away.
So its not just a pick-up from school at
these exam times!
I have a daughter too who is Head of HR
Europe for the Blackstone Group, very big
Financiers in London and New York.
I came to Godolphin after being very
unhappy at another school and had a very
happy three years there. I miss Salisbury as
that is where my roots are, but I can’t get
back there as I am needed too much here.
I am now semi-retired, involved in
letting my sea-side villas in the Cape
Verde Islands, spending time there and
in London and sailing in Portugal. My
husband and I now have two street dogs
we rescued from the Cape Verde Islands.
They have adapted to their new lives on
land and water with amazing ease. We
have taken up cross-country skiing and
after a very tiring but lovely week in
Finland in 2014 we were determined to get
much fitter for our next foray!
Rachael Hogg.
Douglas House 1966 -1970
I married John Dodds in 1981 but
retained my maiden name. Our daughter,
Emily Dodds is 26 now and working in
Restaurant PR. She lives near us with
her partner,Tom. My husband is a film
producer. I am still a freelance television
researcher working mostly for the BBC
Events Department. I spent most of 2014
working on the BBC’s coverage of the
national ceremonies to mark the centenary
of the start of the First World War on 4th
August. I have just completed my 7th year
involved in the coverage of the Service of
Remembrance at the Cenotaph.
1970 – 1980
Sally Brushwood nee Carr.
Rose Heesom nee Runciman
Sarum North and Methuen
1968 to 1973
Having worked in a local primary school
for 10 years I retired in 2008 through
ill-health. I now run my own business
and teach children after school who have
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special needs or just need some extra help
with their work. I love doing it and it is
very rewarding to see the children flourish
and gain confidence.
My daughter lives in Surrey and is getting
married in March 2015. My son is in the
R.A.F, currently based in Scotland, so we
had some lovely holidays in 2014 at both
ends of the country. I have 3 dogs. Which
keep us busy and give us much pleasure.
They all love Scotland as the beaches are
beautiful and we can walk for miles.
My husband is also retired and we have
spent the last twelve months doing up a
property both inside and out. Hopefully
we will finish in the next two or three
months so we can then sit back and enjoy
it all. My photo was taken at the Ritz
in 2013 enjoying afternoon tea, a lovely
Christmas present from my daughter!
I was Head of House and School Prefect
and four out of the six years at Douglas
were spent with Miss Jean Morris, the
kindest and fairest House Mistress ever,
adored by us all!
I have two children and two wonderful
grand-daughters. I have several jobs
including my own gardening business
having gained B.Sc Comb. Hons in Botany
and Microbiology at University of London.
I am also administrator for the local Youth
Centre. My hobbies include knitting
and sewing, very much inspired by the
wonderful Sunday afternoons spent at
Godolphin in Miss Norris’s Study “doing
our Mission!” They’ve only just closed
the USPG Mission in Peckham for which
we donated twice a Term on Tuesdays via
the collection and, of course, which was
the destination for all our darling little
sweaters and stuffed toys, made with a
great deal of loving care!
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Sarah Ross nee Edworthy
School House 1975 – 1982
I continue to combine work as a freelance
journalist with being a ghost writer,
most recently on “ Reeva – A Mother’s
Story” written with June Steenkamp and
published by Little Brown. I am also an
author, copy writer, blogger and editorial
consultant. In addition I work each year
at Wimbledon on the Championships,
fuelled by memories of evening tennis at
Godolphin on Pitch 2!
1980 – 1990
Elizabeth Togher nee Bellars
Anna Ford nee Fowler.
I have been married to James for 12 years
and we have two boys, Alex is 7 and Gus 6.
The boys are full of spirit and energy and
certainly keep me on my toes! We have
recently moved into a house which needs
a LOT of work on it. Our own “Grand
2013 was quite an eventful year for me.
I have inherited the polycystic kidney
disease that my late father suffered from
and my kidneys finally started to fail.
Having had surgery on my arm preparing
me for dialysis I had a rare and lifethreatening haemorrhage which left me
partially sighted. In addition to this I had
both my kidneys removed, had pneumonia
and started dialysis into the bargain!
Thankfully 2014 was less eventful,
although dialysis is uncomfortable and
time consuming! I am on the National
Transplant waiting list and am hopeful
every day that I might get the call for
a new kidney. My dear friend and OG
Helen Richards, has been amazing and has
started tests to see if we are compatible
for her to gift me one of her kidneys. I
continue to be optimistic and appreciate
life, family and friends.
STOP PRESS
Since writing to the OG Magazine, I have
had the fantastic news that they have
found me a kidney! I have matched with
an altruistic donor on the ‘paired scheme’
meaning that my amazingly brave brother,
Hugh, will be donating his kidney to a
stranger to enable this to happen for me!
The surgery is due to take place in early
March, so I will keep you posted..
Philippa Roberts nee Burt.
Douglas and School House
1982 – 1989
I went to Drama School in London
and since have done everything from
Shakespeare to Stand Up! Performing
inside and out! Moved back to my roots
in Salisbury in 2003, then moved to South
Design” will kick off in Spring 2015,
nerve-wracking but exciting!
I am still in touch with quite a few friends
from Godolphin which is wonderful and
it’s always just like old times when we meet
up. The attached photo was taken when
a few of us met up in Stockbridge a little
while ago.
Wales near Cardiff due to then boyfriend,
now husband Sean, who I married in 2011.
Acting still, doing theatre in Cardiff as
well as filming with BBC Cymru. In
2014 I decided to set up my own Theatre
Company called “On In 5 Productions”,
which performed its debut show in
September 2014 and will be performing
again in April 2015. I am producing as
well as performing. The Company also
supports local Charities.
I adored my time at Godolphin and it
made me who I am today. I am still in
touch with Crisiant Lewis, Pippa Lody (
nee McArdle), Katy Frazer ( nee HaighAustin), Louise Waldron (nee Mansfield)
and Victoria Lidstone-Scott ( nee Tongs). .
. . wonderful friendships, some for as long
as 38 years from my time at Leaden Hall.
My whole school life in the wonderful city
of Salisbury. Go, Go Godolphin!
Elizabeth Whittington nee
Robinson.
I have just started work as a part-time
Consultant Radiologist at St.Mary’s
Hospital, Newport, Isle of Wight. Mother
to Henry, 5 and William, 2.
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Lucy Field (nee Scoular)
Hamilton 1984 -1987
housing project is our plot of land and
run down old bungalow, which we plan to
knock down and rebuild in 2015! After leaving Godolphin I went to Exeter
Art College to do a Foundation Course,
I then deferred my offer of a place at
Leeds University to study Textile Design
and Technology and went off for a year
Major Laura Nicholson DFC AAC
Douglas 1988 -1994
Since leaving Godophin 27 years ago (!!!)
life has been busy. I moved on to sixth
form college in Godalming to take my A
levels, then Anglia Ruskin University in
Cambridge to study a BA hons degree in
Humanities, followed by a decade working
in book and magazine publishing in
London. I was lucky enough to travel in
Europe for work, meet a colourful array of
people and have some fun.
Then in 2003 I had a Bridget Jones
moment and married Charlie Field, a
childhood friend and marine engineer
in the Royal Navy. We have settled in
Southsea, live close to the sea and have
two children - Daniel age 9 and Matilda
age 7. Charlie now works in the oil and
gas industry offshore. For the last 6
years I have helped to run Portsmouth
Down Syndrome Association (www.
portsmouthdsa.org) providing friendship,
support and a wide range of educational
services to children in Portsmouth and
South Hampshire.
Looking back, I think I learned a lot from
Godolphin - to eat less, work harder but
also to be tenacious and kind. Good
lessons for life!
travelling around the Far East to get some
life experience. I came back reluctantly
and after 3 years at Leeds and with a BA
honours under my belt I was offered a
job at Selfridges on their management
training programme where I stayed for 5
years ending up in the buying department
as an Assistant Buyer in Homewares. I
then went to join a supplier of major
departments stores as their Homewares
buyer and travelled all over the Far East
and Europe. After the children were born
I went to work part time as an Event and
Conference Coordinator for a successful
engineering consultancy for 5 years and
I now work part time for a Guardianship
Agency looking after international
students studying at boarding schools in
the UK. We bought a house in Essaouira,
Morocco as a holiday rental investment
and we visit Morocco a couple of times a
year. Visit us at: www.dardoughri.
co.uk or www.holiday-rentals.co.uk/
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Congratulations to Major Laura
Nicholson of the Army Air Corps
who has been awarded the
Distinguished Flying Cross for
her bravery as a Chinnook pilot in
Afghanistan.
Sarah Grisely nee Kimberly.
Methuen House 1986 – 1993.
I got married on 4th October 2014 to
David Outhwaite and I am working as a
clinical psychologist in oncology, intensive
care and trauma orthopaedics at Salisbury
District Hospital. I am also Godmother to
Kelly Smith’s ( nee Lovegrove) twins!
Fiona Sutherland (Ker)
Douglas & School House 1981 - 1989 I have been married to Lindsey for 15
years and we have two children, Imogen
(13) and Angus (11). Lindsey is ex-army
and an engineer and works as a consultant
on the aircraft carriers in Edinburgh
during the week - the weekends are spent
dashing to rugby and swimming events
as both the children enjoy competitive
sports. We have lived in the Godalming
area for 16 years and our most recent
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Kate Outhwaite nee Jenkins
Douglas House 1988 - 1995
1990 – 2000
After a 12 year career in Human Resources
in London I am now a stay at home Mum
to Jack, almost 3 and Emma, just turned
1. I’m married to Martin and we live near
Basingstoke, Hampshire.
Lyndsey Swan
Methuen 1992-97
Since leaving Godolphin 18 years
ago I have had all sorts of amazing
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experiences. Before marrying
Luke, and having our two gorgeous
(and spirited) daughters, Mimi (4)
and Ivy (1), I was lucky enough to
backpack round the world, have the
time of my life doing a ski season
in Whistler, Canada and spend two
years living in Western Australia,
sampling the Aussie lifestyle and
climate. It is without doubt these
collective experiences along with
my time at Godolphin and the great
friends I made there that helped set
me up with the skill set for all this
wonderful life throws at you!
Emily Van Noortnee Miles.
Methuen House 1992.
I am typing this with my beautiful baby
boy, Max, on my knee. He is certainly my
most exciting piece of news. He arrived,
slightly early, on 29th September 2014,
and is a total joy – even in the small hours
of the morning. Prior to Max’s arrival
there have been a few very busy years.
I worked in London for 10 years. I was
a sub-editor and writer at a number of
magazines in ever-changing Soho. My
formative time as a journalist was spent at
Esquire, where I was the food and drinks
writer and copy editor. I then ran a team at
Men’s Health. The lure of a rather different
lifestyle meant that in April 2013 I handed
in my notice and signed a contract to
write my first book. A drinking etiquette
guide, I suppose, which paved the way
for an interesting spell as a freelancer and
a second book contract. This is a guide
to artisan spirits producers and will be
published in April 2015. Following my
interest in drinks I now work for Berry
Bros. & Rudd, a wine and spirits merchant
as its content manager. And I got married!
My brilliant husband Ben and I tied
the knot in July 2013 on a sun soaked
day in my home village, Broughton.
Some months after returning from our
honeymoon, Ben and I bought a ‘project’
house in the village and have spent the
past year gradually renovating it. I can
now attest to the difficulties of tiling floors
whilst 8.5 months pregnant! Although I
am currently on maternity leave, June 2015
will take me back to Berry Bros . Ben and
I worked frantically to try and finish the
house so that we could hang Max’s first
stocking by the fire in time for Christmas.
It’s been a busy few years. Best wishes to all
OGs and staff who remember me.
Ellie Fraser nee Carlisle.
Methuen House 1996 – 2003
I have recently moved back to the U.K.
from Australia and am now in the process
of buying a house in Southampton with
my new husband! I am training to become
an Obstetrician and Gynaecologist in
the Wessex Deanery and am currently
working in Poole. We got married on
October 4th, 2014 in Minstead Church,
where we had beautiful singing from
some of the Godolphin vocal ensemble
and the sun came out for the reception
held in Tipis in Ashurst, New Forest.
We celebrated with some old Godolphin
girls including Sarah Leech (nee Viney)
as my Maid of Honour and her 2yr.old
daughter, Olivia, as a flower girl. The
picture attached from our big day shows
us with our parents and some of the OG’s
may recognise Mrs Carlisle who taught
English for many years, and Mrs Fraser,
who coincidentally also taught Geography
at Godolphin for some time!
Vicki Parris
Methuen House 1994-2001
On 20th December I flew to Sierra Leone
to volunteer at an Ebola Treatment Center
run by the NGO International Medical
Corps. In the UK I work as a doctor in
Infectious Diseases, but actually seeing
my first patient with Ebola was a surreal
experience- particularly whilst encased in
the Personal Protective Equipment you’ve
seen in the media. Its difficult to describe
how hot it is in the suits, but imagine
raising your hands and feeling sweat
running from inside your gloves, down
your arms all the way into your boots from
where you will be able to pour it out later!
There were of course many low points that
will stay with me, but it was a privilege to
help individual patients and celebrate as
survivors were discharged, to play a part
in reducing the spread of Ebola, and in
particular to work with the national staff
whom have been working tirelessly long
before, and after my short 5 weeks. Whilst
I was in Sierra Leone, the number of Ebola
cases decreased dramatically, and I’m
optimistic there will be further progress by
the time you read this. There is however
another challenge; Sierra Leone’s health
care system has been decimated and many
more people are dying as a consequence
of this than they are from Ebola. You
may hear about it less in the media, but
strengthening the health care system is the
next step in this humanitarian emergency.
For further information follow
International Medical Corps on
Twitter @IMC_UK
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Godolphin Today
From the Head.....
also learn to cultivate their own
emotional intelligence and wellbeing as well as strategies to help
them deal with life’s inevitable
transitions. The award provides
a wonderful opportunity to build
conÀdence in many of the skills that
will be required in their professional
and personal lives beyond school and
education. The aim is for the award
to broaden and strengthen our
young women’s’ credentials as they
move forward into an increasingly
competitive and demanding world.
Of course one of the most precious
and inspirational resources we have
to support raising awareness and
understanding of the journey ahead
of school is the OGA. We value
the vast knowledge and expertise
that resides amongst the alumnae
and will continue to appreciate
and encourage the sharing of
professional experience that many
of the alumae offer and I believe
the OGA mentoring programme is
beginning to take shape.
Last November I had the very
great pleasure of attending
my Àrst Godolphin Service of
Commemoration in Westminster
Abbey. Seated in the serene
peace of the Henry VII chapel I
had a valued opportunity for some
contemplative reÁection. I was
profoundly struck by the gravitas
and uniqueness associated with the
right we have as a school to be, as
a matter of course, celebrating and
honouring our school’s founder and
her legacy in Westminster Abbey
where she is laid to rest.
Much of my Àrst year as Head has
been spent immersing myself in the
Godolphin community and becoming
enlightened to the elements that
make the School so remarkable.
At the heart of the school’s legacy
and momentum still resides the
indomitable spirit of the School’s
founder Elizabeth Godolphin.
Her original aspirations to enable
and empower girls and young
women through a rigorous and
relevant curriculum still prevail at
Godolphin with great vitality and
in a thoroughly modern 21st century
context.
Sitting in my pew I mused as to
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whether she would approve of the
current incarnation of the school. I
like to believe that she would fully
endorse the positive, purposeful,
caring, creative organisation that
I have had the privilege to join. I
am absolutely sure that she would
have been be as excited, as we all
were, back in September at the
launch of our brand new sixth form
co curricular venture set up in her
My Àrst Godolphin Commemoration
was a truly memorable occasion
and I was delighted to meet old
girls and former staff at the event.
I have thoroughly enjoyed meeting
members of the OGA at various
events throughout the past year.
You are always welcome at the
school. Looking ahead, we have
several exciting events planned and
I hope that many of you will consider
visiting. My task now is to plan
.. learn to cultivate their own emotional
intelligence and well-being as well as strategies
to help them deal with life’s inevitable transitions.
name. The Elizabeth Godolphin
Award or EGA is a practical
programme leading to a standalone
qualiÀcation. The syllabus involves
developing the wide range of soft
skills that are frequently deemed
by universities, industry and
employers to be an essential part
of a complete education. The award
reÁects competence in, for example,
public speaking, budgeting, running
a meeting, interview technique,
business principals, global mindset,
ofÀce etiquette, digital literacy
and much more. The sixth form
for the next phase of the School’s
development and I look forward to
telling you all about our vision for
the school in the near future.
Mrs Emma Hattersley
Headmistress
Godolphin Today
Godolphin Today
as Head of Godolphin Prep. Many of you
reading this newsletter will know Miss
Miller from her 20 years of teaching History
at Godolphin before taking on the challenge
of the headship of the Prep.
Boarding Àgures are on the increase and
against national trends we are seeing more
and more demand for our junior boarders
² girls from Year 3 in the Prep and up. The
junior boarders, including First and Second
Years, live in Walters House (previously
Hamilton). Senior boarders, being Third
to Fifth Years, live in Sayers (previously
Methuen) and Cooper (previously Douglas).
All Sarums are allocated to a boarding
house and all girls, from Nursery to Upper
Sixth, belong to a competitive House. The
There is an air of energy and purpose around Godolphin ² palpable
competitive houses are Hamilton, Douglas
as you walk down the corridors and through the Hall. The school
and Methuen. The Sixth Form Centre,
is a calm and happy place, which encourages the girls to stretch
consisting of School House and Jerred, as
themselves, academically, on the sports Àeld or in the music, drama
well as the Sixth Form Centre Café, which
or art studios. After a time of change, things have settled well with
is a Proud to Serve Costa outlet, is home
Mrs Emma Hattersley as Head of Godolphin and Miss Julia Miller
to Lower and Upper Sixth, boarders and
Sarums.
One of Mrs Hattersley’s
and Miss Millers’ primary
objectives is to embed the
philosophy of Godolphin
being one school, from
Nursery to Upper Sixth.
The Prep timetable will
be adjusted in the new
academic year to dovetail
with the senior timetable,
further facilitating the
shared use of specialist labs,
studios and teaching staff. There are also
a number of full school activities planned
throughout the year, for example a May
Day picnic which is hosted by the prefects
from both sections of the school for all girls
and staff.
For a small school, Godolphin often
“punches above its weight”, with the
“A school is a
Prep swimming squad winning national
dynamic, constantly
awards for their long distance swimming,
evolving place. As
the swimming squad being unbeaten for
we honour our past,
three years, the Vocal Ensemble reaching
affirm our present and
the Barnardos Choir of the Year Ànals
enable the future,
and the BBC Songs of Praise Choir of the
Godolphin is a very
Year Ànals again. Individual achievements
exciting place to be.
are also celebrated in many disciplines,
I am privileged to
with girls being accepted at Oxford this year, representing their county and
be playing such an
national squads in hockey and lacrosse, and being involved in art exhibitions
integral part in it”
in Salisbury and further aÀeld.
Moyra Rowney
Emma Hattersley
Director of Marketing & Development
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Careers
SHARE YOUR
EXPERIENCE ...
“If you know which
ingredients you want
to have in your life,
you can combine them
in different ways, and
find interesting work
wherever you go.’’
Describing her own
varied career, in which
she has combined her
skills in languages,
history and education
to work in journalism,
teaching,
exhibition
design and writing
business
literature
- OG Lucy Beney encouraged Sixth Formers to recognise the
importance of flexibility and self-awareness in planning for the
future. Lucy was one of many career speakers visiting the school
last year. Among talks on medicine and careers in health and
fashion, students also heard from OG Jessica Berry, talking about
her experiences as a naval architect and marine engineer. Jane
Lonergan and Lucy Hendry gave us an insight into the legal world
and we discussed the similarities and differences between working
as a solicitor and barrister.
Outlining their varied experiences in work related to art history,
we welcomed Henrietta Cockrell to talk about her experience at
Christies and Kim Chittick, exhibitions organiser at the Salisbury
Museum.
Thank you to all these OGs who offered their time and shared their
own experiences with the girls this year.
You come back as university students, as recent graduates, as
mothers of small children entrepreneurs, activists, doctors, lawyers
and musicians. Women who have found “the one job” they love
and women who are still looking and are happy to talk about their
journey. Your support is invaluable and whoever you are the girls
benefit hugely from your honesty, enthusiasm and insights.
If you would be prepared to come and talk to the girls in the future,
please contact
Bethan Ferguson, Godolphin School’s Careers Adviser. email
fergusonb@godolphin.wilts.sch.uk
“If you know
which ingredients
you want to have
in your life, you
can combine
them in different
ways, and find
interesting work
wherever you go.’’
Beyond the Sixth Form, 26 June
2015, OG panel at 3pm.
In this all-day event, students in the lower sixth have
the chance to think through their post-sixth form
applications. They will meet with university advisers,
who will give them help with narrowing their choices
and making UCAS applications. The Ànal element of
the day, when OGs currently at university return to
talk informally about their experience student life, is
always one that our girls Ànd extremely useful and
enjoyable!
If you are currently at university, and would consider
being one of a panel of girls for this event, we would
love to hear from you! The whole occasion will be
light-hearted and informal ² and we hope you would
enjoy coming back to see the school again.
Please email Bethan Ferguson
fergusonb@godolphin.wilts.sch.uk
Mappa Mundi gift to Godolphin
To the School,
This gift of this Mappa Mundi is to acknowledge and thank the staff of Godolphin and the
School for opening up the world of learning to three generations of my family.
To come from a small patch of West Sussex as a terrified 11-year old in
dark wartime Britain and find myself unexpectedly somewhere with
music, art, carpentry, sport and friendship in a beautiful city with a
magical cathedral was a life-changing experience. Never will I forget
the day, watching from my dormitory in Hamilton House as the lights
went on again on the spire and in the town.
I hope this map will inspire many more generations of girls (and boys?)
with a love of learning and of history for many years to come.
Angela Brookfield
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Three generations of OGs
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Mappa Mundi gift to Godolphin continued...
On Friday 22nd May 2014 three generations of OGs from
the same family were invited to lunch a hosted by the
Headmistress, Emma Hattersle y, to receive a gift to the School
given by Angela BrookÀeld (nee Smith, Hamilton 1945-49).
Angela, now 81, was inspired by
her own years at Godolphin and has
watched two daughters (Fiona and
Amanda) and three granddaughters
(Emma, Kate and Izzie) pass
through the School. Her gift is a
beautiful Folio Society copy of the
Mappa Mundi which will be hung
in the Visitors Room; the original
mappa mundi hangs in Hereford
Cathedral. This gift holds particular
signiÀcance for Angela because she
was inspired with a love of History
by the redoubtable Miss Gilpin,
who retired to Hereford, but was
still teaching at the school when
her daughter Fiona started in the
Àrst form! Everyone present was
moved by Angela’s heartfelt words
about what the School meant to
her. The School also received two
accompanying Folio Society books
and a collage of photographs of all
the family members who went to
Godolphin over three generations.
Amanda Precious (nee BrookÀeld)
School House (1972-78)
Angela BrookÀeld (nee Smith)
Hamilton House (1945-49)
Kate Ballantine Dykes
Douglas House (2003-08)
Fiona Ballantine Dykes (nee BrookÀeld)
School House (1969-76)
Emma Ballantine Dykes
Isabelle Ballantine Dykes
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Features
Notes in the margins
I found a diary the other day from
my Àfth year at Godolphin. I hadn’t
opened it since scrawling over its
Ànal page aged sixteen, so it was a
strange feeling Áicking back through.
It had only been my homework
diary, so there were no emotional
outpourings, no confessions, no skincrawlingly juvenile musings about
boys or best friends. Just a little
snapshot of life as it was then: the
timetables and activity planners,
the shopping lists and ‘To-Do’s with
their amusing repetitiveness, the
assignments scrawled in heavier
and heavier pen as their respective
deadlines loomed.
And then there were song lyrics.
Scribblings in every spare inch I
could Ànd: squashed into the empty
weekend pages, creeping along
the margins, jotted brazenly over
the international time zones and
the world map. Some I recognised
because they’d eventually made it
into a song, others had never made
the cut. They remained caught in the
pages of the diary like funny little
dried Áowers; trapped in a strange
habitat.
It struck me as quite symbolic that
there was this great passion of mine
literally consigned to the margins
of my teenage life. There were so
many lists that needed ticking off,
so many bits of coursework to hand
in, so many things to read, write
and do. Of course, the music had its
moments - in fact my time in threepiece band Shut Up Jo was one of the
highlights of my school years - but
it was always a hobby, and over the
years that followed, an increasingly
neglected one. As the sixth form
16
rolled on, the music took up a more
and more cramped position in my life.
There were still Speech Day gigs and
end of term concerts, but there was
so much else that seemed important
to cram in - and I think at some level
I thought the music could wait until
later, when the storm of academic
and other commitments had died
down a bit. Except it didn’t really
die down at all. Godolphin gave way
to Oxford, where seventy-two weeks
of term time (it’s remarkable to
think that’s how little it was in total)
passed in a blur of essay crises and
all the distractions that precipitated
them. The guitar got a look-in
occasionally, but again, I told myself
there were all sorts of other things
I should be doing, and the scribbled
song ideas piled up in the margins in
little drifts. Then suddenly we were
in a global recession, and for the Àrst
time I was having to give serious
thought to the question of what I
was going to do with the rest of my
life. Somehow the words ‘singersongwriter’ didn’t seem like the right
answer - not even to myself. So I
Àlled in the graduate recruitment
forms, timed myself doing maths
problems, bought a suit and did
interviews in London. And I found a
job that perfectly mirrored my chaotic
and abstractly ambitious life to date.
PR was fast-paced and demanding,
and the successes it entailed - the
newspaper clippings and the nods
from big-brand clients - were an easy
addiction for a people-pleaser to form.
It was once I’d been in the job
several years that the nagging feeling
really began to kick in. The diary my
life revolved around was as busy as
ever, and by most people’s reckoning,
I’d ‘done well’. But the thing that over
the years had made me most happy
was still Àghting for space. Through
bursts of creative energy I had
managed to record some songs and
form a band, but by last year the gigs
were getting further apart and the
new songs rarer and rarer.
So one July day in 2014 I walked
into my boss’s ofÀce and told him
I was going. By the time I left for
home that day, I had negotiated a
part-time contract: enough to pay the
bills, whilst leaving proper time to
focus on my music.
Not surprisingly, since then things
have begun to move forward. I have
just recorded my Àrst professional
EP and am gearing up for its
ofÀcial launch this summer. I have
completed my Àrst UK tour, and am
halfway through the second. Both my
songwriting and my guitar-playing
are noticeably tidier.
I know I’ve picked one of the toughest
dreams in the world to pursue, and
I’d be lying if I said I didn't want to
‘make it’; but quite honestly, it feels
like success in itself to have found
a way to balance what I love with
everything else. And at least when I
look back in ten years’ time, I can say
I gave music a few clean pages of my
life to itself.
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www.emmaballantine.com
@emmaballantine
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2014 Reunions
Reunions
Sydney
On a sunny, very windy, winter , June morning I caught the train to
the city for our Àrst reunion lunch of the year . We chose a central
restaurant, the QVB Tea Rooms, situated in the spacious and ornate
Romanesque Queen Victoria Building. The QVB was completed
in 1898 and refurbished and reopened as today’s grand shopping
gallery housing 190 plus shops and boutiques on four levels in 1986.
The Queen Victoria statue which came from Ireland originally,
stands by the wishing well with her beloved dog, Islay. So in this
massive building with its large attractive tea rooms on the top
Áoor, six of our regulars met for lunch. Fe arrived, making quite
an entrance by bravely wearing her board!! Two of us managed
our badges and Alison, all the way from Goulburn brought the
familiar red and gold crested School Prayer book, its front pages
crammed with autographs. Memories Áowed and even I recognised
two or three names of younger sisters! Catching up on each
others news, there was never a dull moment and we unanimously
agreed to return later in the year. We met again on the 28th
October at the same venue and we were a full house of eight OGs.
Marion Waggett
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Stockbridge
Kent
12th June 2014 - Kent - Twelve of us met for a very
happy day!
In November a small
group of us met in
Stockbridge. It was
lovely to see a mix
of people and we are
hoping to do it next
year, with more of
you, as we know there
are lots of OGs living
nearby!!
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Westminster
Service of Thanksgiving & CommemorationWestminster
It was the Àrst time I had been to the Service of Thanksgiving in the Henry VII Chapel at Westminster
Abbey last November. OG Venetia Jenkins (nee Cooper) and I felt privileged to be a part of such a
wonderful occasion. Several OGs met for coffee in the Cellarium cafe beforehand and then we followed
the Godolphin leavers and staff into the Abbey. The service was inspiring and I felt proud of my
association with the school. I would encourage any OGs to come along to the event this year, it really is
very special. The next Service of Thanksgiving will take place in the Abbey on Saturday 7th November
2015. Sadly spaces for this wonderful event are limited so I would urge you to contact us to reserve your
space as soon as possible. Please email sowtons@godolphin.wilts.sch.uk
Sarah Sowton
Alumnae Development
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CAN DO, WILL DO!
Hermione never planned to run her
own business and it all happened
quite by chance. She had always
had a passion for the environment
and loved a challenge and, after
her MSc in Environmental Policy,
she decided to cycle from London
to Morocco seeing this as an
opportunity to raise awareness of
climate change and sustainability.
Feeling uncomfortable asking
friends and family for sponsorship,
she also realised that what the
environment really needed was
action more than cash. So instead
of setting up a Just Giving page,
she asked people to support her
big challenge with their own little
challenges. Staggeringly, whilst two
people cycling to Morocco saved two
Áights, her friends’ actions added up
to save as much carbon as 84 Áights.
This was her light bulb moment.
She decided to scale up the idea to
the DoNation, a website that anyone
could use to inspire those around
them to make small sustainable
changes. Her mission statement
was quite simpe: To help make
sustainable living mainstream.
Hermione admits to being very
naïve as to how long establishing
the company would take, but that
this naivety also meant she had the
courage to take the leap forward.
Not only was she setting up a
business but also trying to change
attitudes and conventions. The
company was web-based but she
had no web experience and it had no
obvious revenue stream.
Determined to give it a go, she found
a team of professionals willing to
support her with advice, ofÀce space
and Ànancial backing and in 2011
she launched the Àrst version of the
DoNation ² now called Donate by
Doing.
Three years later and through the
impact created by her Àrst 6000
users, the company had gained
momentum and credibility. Large
companies started to approach her
and she quickly realised there was
scope for a B2B version. Now, the
main product is DoGoodForBusiness.
com, a platform where employees
can make, measure and share
personal pledges to do things like
use video conferencing instead of
travelling, take the stairs rather
than lifts and waste less food.
“ A bit of friendly competition
is a great motivator,” she adds.
Working through businesses not
only provides much needed salaries
but also has a far wider reach.
Does she have any advice for
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those wanting to set up their own
business? Hermione recommends
surrounding yourself with people in
a similar place. Shared ofÀce spaces
for start-ups and small companies
provide much more than just a desk.
“It can be incredibly motivating and
encouraging being part of such a
community”.
Over the next few years, Hermione’s
plan is to become the go-to behaviour
change tool for companies and
universities across the UK. She
then hopes to develop a similar
product for schools, whilst also
taking DoGoodForBusiness
international.
Despite one of her abiding memories
of Godolphin being the constant fear
of forgetting her glasses for Mrs
Wain’s French lessons, she credits
the school with her ability to get on
with all sorts of people at all levels,
mainly due to sharing dorms with
a mixture of characters from across
several years.
wwwthedonationorguN
Hermione Taylor
0ethuen House 1995-2002
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FASHION
FOR
GOOD
I am afraid, on the academic
front, I wouldn’t be a pupil
that Godolphin will have been
very proud of. I left before the
sixth form to go to Cricklade
College in Andover to do
retakes as I passed very few
O levels. I don’t think my
father has ever forgiven me
for being so naughty and not
applying myself! But, I loved
my days there, and although
I didn’t come out with great
academic achievements I left
with some best friends for
life, who I am still incredibly
close to, and in my view that
is as important!
I continued to choose not to
apply myself at Cricklade and
then at Secretarial College in
Oxford, but the day I started
my Àrst job I suddenly
knuckled down and decided I
wanted to do the best I could
in the work place. Turning
up on time, working hard and
never taking a day off sick, I
turned into a pretty diligent
employee. After two years
of working at an advertising
agency, I went on to spend 15
years working for the charity
Business in the Community,
one of The Prince of Wales
Charities, where I did a
number of different jobs,
and I loved being given the
opportunity of helping to
make a difference in under
privileged communities in
inner city areas of the UK.
While working there, I went
on holiday to Africa and
saw some stunning leather
beaded sandals. I hunted out
some suppliers and started
designing my own sandals
to sell back in the UK. I had
always wanted to set up my
own business so I could move
out of London and be my
own boss. In January 2004 I
presented a small collection
of sandals and belts at a
trade show in London and
immediately we took orders
from 40 shops including
Fenwick of Bond Street who
are still a customer today.
I was lucky that Business in
the Community kindly let me
work part time so that I could
set up my business, named
Aspiga after my horse at the
time. After a year, and once
it started to take off, I had
to make the difÀcult decision
to leave the charity, but I
decided I wanted to make
sure that my new business
would always give something
back.
Since then I don’t think
my feet have touched the
ground! We now sell our
leather beaded sandals,
clutch bags, belts and baskets
in over seven hundred
shops worldwide and sell
about forty thousand pairs
of sandals a year. We also
sell on line at www.aspiga.
com. I have been lucky to
have always had an amazing
team around me who have
worked so hard to help me
get to where we are today.
We are all really proud, not
only to be making unique
and stylish products, but also
to be helping Àght poverty
thorough trade by using small
factories in Kenya and India
giving much needed jobs to
local communities.
Lucy McNamara
Hamilton 1979 - 1984
www.aspiga.com
SHIP TO
SHORE
Hannah White is a sailor,
adventurer and Broadcaster who
has sailed the Atlantic solo 3
times. Hannah has made a name
for herself as one of the UK’s most
talented and successful singlehanded offshore sailors.
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Hannah’s broadcast career includes the London 2012 Olympics, BBC’s
CountryÀle and her own Channel 5 show Go Hard or Go Home. Hannah
is one of the world’s most exciting Extreme Adventurers. With a truly
authentic adventuring background Hannah has seamlessly combined her
love of extreme challenges with her ability to engage a global audience.
With all this plus being an Ambassador for Land Rover, Garmin, TW
Steel, Adidas and the only female patron for the British Exploring
Society, Hannah still manages to Ànd time to participate in her
adventure and Àtness challenges across the country and globe.
In 2015, Hannah White will attempt to make history, and become the
fastest women on the water. Embracing sustainability, technological
advances and innovation Hannah will not only try and break the 1 mile
women’s speed sailing record but also break the 40 knot barrier.
Hannah White
Hamilton 1994-2001
www.hannah-white.com
Charities
OGA
BURSARY
Will you help a girl to have the
same opportunities as you had?
For further details of how to contribute please contact the
OGA Treasurer, Pippa Lody
Email: pippamca@googlemail.com Tel: 01264 771467
or write to Mrs Pippa Lody, Mulberry Cottage, Redenham,
Andover, Hants. SP11 9AX
Available for a daughter
or grand daughter of
an OG. Currently we
can only fund one girl
at a time through the
school but would love
to offer more. If you
would like to donate
towards the Bursary,
whether it is a one off
payment a monthly or
yearly standing order
we would love to hear
from you.
CRESS
Relief for
the Sudan
In April 2011, OG Caroline Lamb (Murdoch) founded
ed CRESS (Christian Relief and Education
Educat
in South Sudan) and she is now
Chairman of the charity . This term Godolphin School will be adopting CRESS as their international charity.
CRESS aims to support and empower the South Sudanese to improve their livelihoods through the education of children, teacher
training, agricultural and medical support, funding solar power and water filters and through providing salaries.
In addition to water ﬁlters, laptops, mobile phones, many other pieces of equipment have been supplied to enable key people to focus
on improving lives, sowing the seeds of development and strengthening the work of the church.
Initially it was felt that health provision would not be part of CRESS’ remit however inadequate health provision has such an impact on
life in South Sudan that it cannot be ignored. CRESS has supported a small clinic in Liwolo with basic equipment and funding an ad
hoc supply of drugs. This clinic currently supports a population of about 40,000 people and the development of simple and sustainable
health provision was made a priority in 2014. Thanks to the generosity of the Chalke Valley Lent Project we have now secured funds to
build a new Health Clinic and ongoing funding commitments to cover the salary of a medical officer.
From a small seed CRESS has grown and developed amazingly in such a short time. The team believe this is because we grow and
maintain strong relationships in South Sudan and all work to-gether in God’s Love to make measurable improvements. “We keep it
simple and mainly rely on people donating their skills and time, so over 98% of the donations made to our charity do actually support
our work in South Sudan. We have also created a strong network in South Sudan that delivers transparency and traceability.”
Many of our supporters also like the fact that they can choose the area of work that interests them education, health, agriculture or
small business startup – so if you would like to make a donation to one of these areas you can specify this. So far the area of Kajo Keji
where CRESS operates has mercifully not been affected
ff
by the senseless recent war, so we have been able to continue with our work
and continue to support communities in Kajo Keji. The key man on the ground in South Sudan, Rev Joseph Aba says in his own words
“You have given us all your HEARTS. Beyond your acts of love and kindness, we have seen Christ’s love alive, we have seen the power
of brotherly love. We are all so much encouraged and challenged too, to do our part for Christ Jesus.”
For more information or to make a donation, visit cressuk.org
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Obituaries
Jenny Stroud (nee Semmens)
Fawcett 1945 - 1950
1930 – 1940
Rosemary Greenwood (Titley)
1921 - 2014
School 1934 - 1938
My mother, whose school nickname was
Titmouse, died peacefully at home on
the 13th January after a short illness. She
spoke fondly of her time at Godolphin
and her friends from school, often visiting
Godolphin in later years. She always
looked forward to receiving the OGA
Newsletters. My Mother`s brother was in
the Royal Navy and in 1940 she joined the
WRNS and was based in Southampton.
After the war she trained as a Montessori
teacher, teaching in both England and
Africa. In 1950, my Mother sailed out
to Nigeria by banana boat to be with her
brother. She then travelled to Uganda
to stay with her sister Pamela where she
took up a teaching post in Kilembi staying
there for some years. In 1956 she met my
Father, John, whom she married in 1958.
From Uganda they went to Ghana then
Kenya, where my Father worked as a Land
Surveyor and I was born. She loved Kenya
and often talked about their safaris into
the interior and their long walks along the
golden sands of Mombasa. The family left
Kenya on the SS Uganda and returned to
England for a year before going to South
Africa and Botswana where we lived until
my parents retired. Even though life was
very different from Kenya my Mother
enjoyed her time there , teaching and
working for the church and local charities.
The family retired to England and settled
in Sidmouth. She had a long and happy
life: Her husband John died in 2010 and
she is survived by her son, Anthony.
Anthony Greenwood. February 2014
Kathleen Martyn -Lee
1925 – 2014
Sarum South 1936-1942
Anna Kathleen Clarke (my godmother)
was born on the 29th March,1925, the
first child of Anna and Calley Clarke, and
grew up at Petersfinger on the farm, on
the outskirts of Salisbury, the eldest of
three children. Kathleen and her sister
Rachel both followed in their Mother’s
footsteps and attended Godolphin School,
where Kathleen discovered her passion
for playing sport. She so obviously loved
her schooldays at Godolphin and as a
result maintained her ties with the school
throughout her life. In her enthusiastic
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style and energetic way she gave very
many years of dedication on the Old Girls
Committee, raising money and supporting
the Peckham Settlement well into her
eighties. She was a great ambassador for
the school and the school motto “ Franc
ha leal eto ge” was surely engrained in
her being! She delighted in her regular
visits to school and relished the friendship
found in the OGA. During the war years,
Kathleen became an auxiliary nurse
working in and around Salisbury, mainly
with the American army. After the war
she met Adrian Lee, then serving with the
Parachute Regiment, in 1948 they were
married. The family grew to five, with
the births of Diana, Simon and Robert.
In 1958, the family moved to Weybridge.
Once again, Kathleen became involved
in the school committee, running the
clothing exchange for many years. Her
energy and passion for life knew no
bounds and was still working part-time,
well into her sixties! Like her Mother,
she was a brilliant cook, (her meringues
were the best I have ever tasted!) loved
gardening and was a great socialiser.
She really was a super godmother to me.
She had the great gift of giving undivided
attention to you and listened attentively,
and was very kind, thoughtful and
encouraging. She could also talk!! She
was affectionately known as “ Squeak”
and had such an up beat and positive
attitude to life. This is much to her credit,
as despite having been through some really
very difficult and challenging periods in
her life, she maintained her sparkle. It
was always a joy to hear her voice on the
end of a phone. On my last visit to her I
noticed the painting of Godolphin that
was presented to her by the OGA hung
proudly in her room. I would like to
think she can be remembered as having
been one of the fine threads in the woven
tapestry of the history of Godolphin,such
was her dedication and her love of the
school.
Nicola Judd (Parsons)
Jenny died on 27 January following a short
period of acute illness, although she had
carefully looked after a kidney transplant
since 1984. She had a long and happy
marriage to Alan, whom she met whilst
training at St Bartholomew’s in 1952, and
life as a busy GP’s wife followed. Jenny
had wide-ranging geographic interests and
was quietly proud in later years to become
a Fellow of the RGS. She is survived by
Alan, and sons David and John. Her
daughter Catherine died in 2013.
Dulce Bridget Delaney Scott.
1916 - 2014.
Hamilton 1930 - 1933
Dulce was born in Wilmington, Kent
where she lived until she was eight years
old, when the family moved to Sussex, a
move which inspired her great interest and
appreciation of country life. She joined
Godolphin at the age of 14 and here could
indulge her great sporting love of cricket
and lacrosse. From Godolphin she went
to the Froebel Institute at Roehampton to
train as a teacher.
Dulce was jolly, tolerant and enthusiastic,
nevertheless expecting that good manners
should not be forgotten. Many of her
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pupils will agree that Miss Scott expected
standards! Her last teaching position
was at Battle Abbey where she became
Deputy Head. On retirement she moved
with her good friend June Parker, the
Head, to Dunkeld in Scotland where
she walked, painted and tended to the
garden. Driving for the Disabled with
donkeys and bespoke carriages was a great
pleasure, accompanied by her beloved
Highland terrier Kirsty . She visited her
family in Australia before she and June
reluctantly returned south to be closer
to their families. Her last years were
spent in Alfriston Court where she was
extraordinarily contented with life.
John ( Jan) Scott. A precis of the words
spoken at her funeral on February 11th
2014.
and to see the original Mappa Mundi and
to meet the curator - but sadly that was not
to be. Notwithstanding I am very glad we
managed to arrange everything last year
and would like to express my thanks for
the trouble you took on that occasion and
more generally to thank the school for the
part that it played in her life.
Gillian Phillips (nee Towers)
St Margarets 1948 – 53
she appreciated most in life was visiting
her family or having them all around her
at home. She was also a lovely sister - we
all miss her very much.
1960 – 1980
Elizabeth Carling
Staff 1969 - 1988
Marion Stephens (nee Sims)
Sarum North 1945 - 1954
I first met Marion in Rose Villa and
although we were not in the same form
we became firm friends throughout our
time at Godolphin. On leaving school she
started her training as a Physiotherapist
which she sadly gave up after a year to
help nurse her grandmother. Later she
trained as a Radiographer and after
qualifying went to work in Falmouth. She
stayed there for two years and then went
to Jersey where she met her husband, Jim.
They came back to Cornwall together to
open a shop in St Austell selling valuable
stamps to customers all over Europe. A
very talented artist, Marian sold many of
her paintings and organised exhibitions in
aid of charities. After Jim died she sold the
business and moved into the town of Par her health was not good and her eyesight
was failing. Her main interest became
travel and she went on many cruises. Sadly
in February, on a `round the world` cruise
she died, but it is comforting to know that
she was enjoying what she loved best.
Zinnia Watson (nee Lawrence).
Angela Brookfield (nee Smith)
Hamilton 1945-1949
It is sad to be writing to you so soon
after the recent Mappa Mundi event at
the school to tell you that my mother
died very suddenly on 29th January of a
brain haemorrhage while out shopping.
This was a considerable shock to all the
family as she had been in good health (if
a little forgetful) and had been out driving
her own car two days earlier! This was
obviously a good way to go from her point
of view but it has been hard on the family.
I had hoped to take her to Hereford for the
weekend to celebrate her 82nd birthday
Gill (nicknamed Popeye) joined Brome
House with Miss Birney in 1948 having
been awarded a 5 year scholarship from
Barclays Bank. She was obviously not
happy to begin with as she tried to run
away! She then moved up to St Margarets
where she settled into the strict rigours
of Godolphin life and was particularly
friendly with Anthea Tait and Maureen
Wooster. Leaving school at 16, she
completed a secretarial course and began
work at an accountancy firm in Cardiff
where she met her husband, Leighton
Phillips. They moved to Leighton`s
hometown of Carmarthen in West Wales.
After the birth of three children, Gill
was concerned that there was no nursery
education available locally and so they
built an extension to their home from
where she ran a nursery school for about
8 years. She adored children and worked
hard at achieving the best standards for her
little school. Gill started painting in the
late 70s and became a very accomplished
artist, a member of the Contemporary
Art Society for Wales, West Wales Art
Society, Carmarthen Sketch Club and
Tangent. In the summer, most of her
spare time was taken up with overseeing
the management of their Holiday Park in
Aberaeron, Ceredigion. Gill was an ardent
supporter of Welsh Rugby and the couple
had debenture seats for internationals at
the Millenium Stadium, Cardiff. Gill was
a wonderful wife, a caring and supportive
mother and was immensely proud of her
children and 4 grandchildren. The thing
Miss Carling, who died last August after
some years of declining health, was Head
of Classics at Godolphin from 1969-1988.
It was her first and only teaching post.
After attending St Swithun’s School,
Winchester, she worked for some years
at a University. In her late thirties she
embarked on a second career studying
Classics at University and gaining a
teaching diploma.
For nearly twenty years, she shared her
love of the Classics with her pupils, from
unwilling beginners to some outstanding
‘A’ Level candidates. She even added a
Bishop Wordsworth’s School pupil to her
‘A’ Level Greek class on one occasion.
Now the Rector of a parish in Winchester,
he remembers her with gratitude and
affection. Miss Carling was a lively
and energetic member of staff. She was
a valuable member of the Staff tennis
team and had also been a member of the
England lacrosse team.
She will be remembered for her
enthusiasm and commitment to her
subject, to the School, and to her pupils.
Veronica Fraser, Ex Headmistress
Pippa Ramsey Rae BA FGA DGA
1958-2014
Douglas 1970-1976
Classically trained as a goldsmith, Pippa’s
career as a jewellery designer and maker
spanned 30 years.
She gained a degree in Art History and
Jewellery Design at Central St. Martins
School of Art, was a Fellow of the
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Gemmological Association and the Royal
Society of Arts and held a Diamond
diploma from the Gemmological
Association. She was also a Freeman of
friends did not realise she was ill.
Her memorial service took place on the
19th September 2015 in a flower and sun
filled church, St Peter Ad Vincula Church,
Wisbourough Green.
Pippa will be remembered not only for her
talent as a Goldsmith but for her warmth
and friendship. Sandy Martin
1962 – 2014
Staff 2004 - 2014
fund raising, which led to the launch of the
Annual Giving Programme. Sandy had a
wicked sense of humour, a love of life and
a passion for running and wild swimming.
She enjoyed huge amounts of shopping,
having her nails painted at Cowshed,
and spending time with her family. Her
work with the OGA included assisting
Dr Judith Darmady with the upkeep of
the database and Sandy’s efforts on social
media resulted in a number of younger
“old girls” rekindling their association with
the school. Sandy was diagnosed with
ovarian cancer late in 2013 and passed
away in March 2014. Our thoughts and
prayers continue to be with her family,
and we are very grateful for the fun and
energy she brought to the Old Godolphin
Association.
Moyra Rowney and Melanie Smith
the Worshipful Company of Goldsmiths
and was awarded Best Small Business in
the Borough by the Kensington & Chelsea
Chamber of Commerce. After running
her gallery for 25 years in Markham
Street, Chelsea she transferred to an online
business selling both pre designed and
bespoke jewellery. Pippa believed that an
important part of the process of making
jewellery was the harvesting of materials,
something that she preferred to keep a
close eye on and collect from source where
possible. After a very successful career,
Pippa sadly died, very suddenly, from an
inoperable brain tumour. It was a huge
shock for her family and many of her
Death
21/9/14
5/11/13
14/8/14
29/1/15
24/5/13
Aug/15
25/2/14
13/1/14
23/6/14
1/4/13
18/5/12
1/1/14
12/3/14
9/3/14
7/1/14
17/10/13
19/9/14
29/9/14
27/1/15
19/4/13
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Sandy joined Godolphin in 2004 as the
Alumnae Officer and worked tirelessly
on behalf of the OGA. She so loved her
work with the Association that when
her husband, Jamie, was posted to Sierra
Leone she even proposed creating a
“virtual office” in order to carry on her
work. Sandy’s first task at Godolphin was
to set up an office providing support for
the OGA. She was involved in making
arrangements for reunions, Commem and
1ame nee
Mary Bain (Romilly)
Betty Baker (Moore)
Biddy Battye
Angela BrookÀeld (Smith)
Patricia Brittain (Fry)
Helen May Cain (Russ)
Elizabeth Carling
Dulce Bridget Delaney Scott
Rosemary Greenwood (Titley)
Jean Hall (Kitchener)
Elizabeth Halford (James)
Rosemary Lodge (Wilson)
Denise Edith Martin
Sandy Martin
Kathleen Martyn Lee (Clarke)
Pricilla Millar (Lord)
Gillian Phillips (Towers)
Philippa Ramsay-Rae
Chairmain Romanis (Fowler)
Kathleen Helen Shepard
Mairian Stephens (Sims)
Jenny Stroud (Semmens)
Phillipa Treadwell (Perkins)
If you wish to submit an
Obituary or have notice of any
deaths please email or write to
Jenny McArdle
Garden Cottage, Church Road,
Farley, Salisbury SP5 1AH
jmcardle@waitrose.com
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Governor’s Report
In March 2014, our wonderful friend and
colleague Sandy Martin lost her 3 month
battle with cancer. Sandy's three children
Rosie, Ella and Will are now running the
Virgin London Marathon in their mother's
memory and to raise money for Macmillan
which helped them and their family so
much during and after their mother’s illness.
“We are endlessly grateful to Macmillan for
being a steady shoulder to lean on.”
Please help them reach their target of
£6,000 and visit their JustGiving page www.
justgiving.com/REWMartin
You can also sponsor them by text RFSM62
£5 to 70070, #RunForSandMartin
GOVERNORS’ REPORT...
It has been a busy year at Godolphin, with many changes.
In March, we were devastated that our much loved and respected
Sandra Martin died at the young age of 52 years. Sandra looked
after us OG’s for many years, and I know many of you have very
fond memories of her. We welcome her successor Sarah Sowton.
Sarah is an OG, and has quickly settled into her role. She has
already organised a social evening in Stockbridge for local OG’s,
and she would be delighted to hear from any of you.
As always, we thank Melanie Smith and Moyra Rowney for all
they do for us. It has been especially hard for them this year
having lost Sandra, their friend and colleague.
We said goodbye to Mrs Sam Price after the carol service last
December, and wished her well in her new position as Head of
Benenden School.
Mrs Emma Hattersley succeeded Sam as our new Head, and
we are delighted that she has joined the Godolphin family. She
has achieved a very smooth transition; quickly absorbing the
ethos of the School. Emma has got to know the girls, and gained
the confidence of the staff , parents , and governors. She is very
supportive of us OG’s, and we are always welcome to attend the
plays and concerts held at School. Godolphin excels in many
areas. Academic, Art, Music, Drama and Sport.
In October there was an inspection by the Independent Schools
Inspectorate. This is the body approved by the Secretary of
State for the purpose of inspecting schools belonging to the
Independent Schools Council Association. The inspection was
very thorough and took place over four days. There are many
references to excellent and good, but you may be interested in
some points;
“The spiritual, moral, social and cultural development of the girls is excellent”
“By the time they leave the school, the standard of the girls’ personal development is excellent,
enabling them to embrace the future with conÅdence. This demonstrates full realisation of the school’s
aims.”
“Throughout the school, the girls’ spiritual development is excellent and reÆects the Christian values
inherent in the school’s foundation. Girls show great loyalty towards their school; they wear their
uniform with pride and genuine aЄection. Girls, from the youngest to the sixth formers exhibit high
self-esteem and conÅdence.”
“Throughout the school the girls’ social development is excellent. Conduct in all areas of the school is
very good, with girls showing genuine kindness towards one another and towards adults.”
I am sure you would agree with me that congratulations
are due to everyone at school . All their hard work, care,
thought, concern are well recognised. If you wish to read
more, the full report is available to be read on the School’s
website
It is a privilege to represent you on the Governing Body.
We are always made to feel a very important part of the
Godolphin Family.
Jane Forrest
OGA Governor
From L to R:
Jenny
GrevilleHeygate,
Sam Price,
Jane Forrest
and Judith
Darmady
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OGA Representatives Across The World!
We are always looking for new OGs to become reps in other regions. If you would like to
become a representative in your area please email sowtons@godolphin.wilts.sch.uk.
BRISTOL
LONDON - NORTH WEST
SUSSEX
AUSTRALIA
Alison Ranken
129 Pembroke Road
Clifton
Bristol
BS8 3ES
01179 732821
arankedn@tiscali.co.uk
Charmian Griffits (Porteus)
12 Powis Gardens
Golders Green
NW11 8HH
0208 458 8875
charmian@fastmail.fm
Vicky Townshend
22 Old Malling Way
Lewes
East Sussex
BN7 2EG
01273 478019.
japonica.rufftuff@btinternet.
com
Marion Waggeet (Eyers)
4 Stephanie Place
North Turramurra
NSW 2074
Australia
mwagget@ozemail.com.au
LONDON - SOUTH EAST
CHESHIRE
Sheelagh Walne (Downe)
14 Warren Court
Frodsham
Cheshire
WA6 6EN
01928 732313
swalne@btopenworld.com
DEVON
Deidre Hall (Elmes)
Wisteria House
Silverton
Exeter
EX5 4HZ
01392 860858
deidre@wisteriahouse.
freeserve.co.uk
DORSET
Ann Ridout (Bown)
Worgret Heath House
Wareham
Dorset
BH20 6AE
01929 552776
ann.ridout@btinternet.com
HAMPSHIRE/NEW FOREST
Cecilia Delville-Lindsay
(Cutts)
Densome
98 Moot Gardens
Salisbury
Wiltshire
SP5 3LF
07787 896615
densome-stud@tiscali.co.uk
KENT
Jennie Webb (Rowlatt)
Orchard House
Hayman’s Hill
Horsmonden
Tonbridge
TN12 8BX
01892 722570
jenniewebb@btopenworld.com
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Sophie Deeble
sophiejdeeeble@gmail.com
Sophie Jones
svlbradwell@gmail.com
MIDLANDS - WEST
Susan Price (Hurley)
Tickenhill Coach House
Bewdley
Worcs
DY12 2ER
01299 402199
MIDLANDS - CENTRAL
Alice Bibby
Flat 8
Douro House
Douro Road
Cheltenham
Gloucester
GL50 1PZ
01242 244073
alicebibby@hotmail.com
NORTH WEST ENGLAND
Mary Temple (Gaye)
Dancing Hall
Callaly
Whttingham
Alnwick
Nothumberland
NE66 4TB
01665 574660
mtemple@ics24.demon.co.uk
OXFORD
Sarah Jane New (Sibley)
Glebe Farm
Black Bourton
Bampton
Oxon
OX18 2PP
gloscattle@compuserve.com
CANADA
WILTSHIRE
Liz Murray
4704 Willow Place
West Vancouver
British Columbia
V7W 1C5
604 922 1564
liz.murray@psc-cfp.gc.ca
Jennifer McCardle (Goddard)
Garden Cottage
Church Road
Farley
Salisbury
SP5 1AH
01722 712750
NEW ZEALAND
SCOTLAND
Daphne Torrie (Kitterminster)
Hollydale
Low Street
New Pitsligo
Aberdeen
AB34 6NR
01771 653242
Fiona Wilson (Young)
199 Smith Road
RD2 Waiuki 2682
New Zealand
0064 9 235 5136
SWITZERLAND
Michel Lloyd (Coggan)
Geneva
michele@lloyd-coggan.com
OVERSEAS
USA
AFRICA
Moppy Mansfiled (Baxter)
16165 Wakeley Street
Omaha
Nabraska 68118
USA
dorestmop@aol.com
Rachel Beardwood (Hurley)
115 Main Road
Greyton 7233
West Cape
South Africa
028 2549176
cjb@jaywalk.com
AUSTRALIA
Rosamund Heit (Harvey)
P O Box 476
Kingary
Queensland
Australia
heits@burnett.net.au
Carolyn Burrows (Chance
Matthews)
Victoria State
36 Beach Road
Hampton
Victoria 3188
Australia
61 39 598 2418
carolyn@burrowsmail.com
Alison Starkey
starkeyfamily@live.com
Nikki Hutchins
2204 Creeks Edge Drive
Virginia Beach
Virginia
23451
USA
+1 757 439 8813
Nikkihut@outlook.com
OGA General Committee 2015
PRESIDENT
Mrs Jenny Greville-Heygate
(Manby-Brown)
01725 511755
jennyheygate@gmail.com
1967-1974. Six generations of the
family attended Godolphin. OGA
Committee since 2005. President
since 2012. Trained as an SRN
at St Thomas' Hospital, London.
More recently 10 years teaching
at a nursery school. Married
with four children and four
grandchildren.
HON SECRETARY
Miss Helen Duder
01635 m
1968 to 1975. The Queen’s
Secretarial College in London.
OGA Committee since 1977.
Medical secretary for a Plastic
Surgeon based at the BUPA
Cromwell Hospital in London.
STAFF LIAISON
Mrs Barbara Shields
01722 334607
barbarashields2@virginmedia.com
1964-1987, Barbara taught maths
at Godolphin. She went on to
teach Maths at various schools
within Salisbury where she still
lives. She is a Lay Administrant &
Steward at the Cathedral and a
busy grandmother.
A.R.O.P.S
Miss Rosemary Earl
01737 553962
rearl@sloaneclub.co.uk
1967-1975. Rosemary has been on
the OGA Committee since 1975
and served as President from 2006
– 2012. For the past twenty years
she has worked at The Sloane Club
in Chelsea where she is currently
House Manager.
HEADMISTRESS
Mrs Emma Hattersley
01722 430500
FORMER HEADMISTRESSES
Miss Veronica Fraser
Mrs Elizabeth Prescott-Decie
(Hannay)
01962 733771
elizabeth@epdecis.plus.com
VICE PRESIDENT &
OBITUARY LIAISON
Mrs Jenny McArdle (Goddard)
01722 712750
1947 - 1957. Married into the
Royal Navy. Her husband was a
Parent Governor for 23 years and
daughter Pippa Lody was at school
in the 80s. The third generation
as her father was in Rose Villa in
1912.
VICE PRESIDENT/HOME
GROUPS/OGA BURSARY
Mrs Belinda Johnston (Davis)
020 7737 8074
bjj6bc@gmail.com
1970-1975. 2nd generation at
Godolphin. University of London
Pharmacology. Committee since
1976. Married. Lives in London.
FLOWERS & CARDS
Miss Susan Dixon
020 7385 1896
suziewong44@yahoo.co.uk
1958-1963. She was a housematron at Charterhouse school for
12 years. Now retired.
HON TREASURER/
SUBSCRIPTIONS
Mrs Pippa Lody (McArdle)
01264 771467
pippamca@googlemail.com
1983-1990. Chartered Accountant
with a specialism in insurance.
Honorary Treasurer since 2012.
NEWSLETTER EDITOR
Mrs Ali Newton (Thomas)
0774 818 3906
alisonthomas@hotmail.com
1982-1987. Ali runs her own
Marketing & Graphic Design
Consultancy in Salisbury. Married
with two children.
Mrs Hilary Fender
01264 810764
hilaryafender@gmail.com
Miss Jill Horsburgh
01725 514899
jill.horsburgh194@gmail.com
Mrs. Samantha Price
sap@benenden.kent.sch.uk
ORDINARY MEMBERS
Dr Judith Darmady
0125 6850029
doctorj@darmady.demon.co.uk
Mrs Annelie Burchmore
(Makepeace-Warne)
01980 610340
annie.burchmore@hotmail.com
OGA GOVERNOR/DATABASE
Mrs Jane Forrest (Leech)
01590 624287
jane.forrest33@gmail.com
1962-1967. Joined OGA in 1995,
OGA Governor at Godolphin.
Involved with various charities,
Volunteer Ranger in the New
Forest. Three children and five
grandchildren.
Mrs. Anne Reed
01725 522 518
anne_reed@btopenworld.com
ALUMNAE DEVELOPMENT
Mrs Sarah Sowton (Winstone)
07837 370928
ssowton@gmail.com
1981-1986. Alumnae Development
at Godolphin. Sarah also works
in fundraising. She now lives near
Stockbridge and is married with
two children.
Ms Merrilees Parker
07881 900 008
merrilees@pinkfood.co.uk
CO-OPTED MEMBERS
Ms Moyra Rowney (Godolphin
staff)
01722 430569
RowneyM@godolphin.wilts.sch.uk
Mrs Melanie Smith (Godolphin
staff)
01722 430569
SmithM@godolphin.wilts.sch.uk
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Dates for your Diary
2015
20th April
6th JJune
Inspiring People
p Series - Kate Adie
7pm
Godolphin
20 Year Reunion for girls
g from 1995
3pm
Godolphin
13th June
7th October
Commem at Godolphin
p
12.30pm
Godolphin
Former Staff Lunch
12.30pm
Godolphin
7th November
7th December
Service of Thanksgiving
tbc
Westminster Abbey
Carol Service
10.30am
Salisbury Cathedral
Monday
Saturday
Saturday
Wednesday
2nd March
Wednesday
OG Sarum Lunch
12.30pm
Brome
Godolphin Alumnae/OGA
Wednesday
Saturday
2016
Facebook.com/ogaalumnae
If you would like any further
information on any of these events,
please contact Sarah Sowton in the
Development Office
sowtons@godolphin.wilts.sch.uk
@ogaalumnae
All OG’s are also always welcome at any
school events at Godolphin. You can
find all our most up to date information
on the OGA page on the Godolphin
School website. www.godolphin.org.
The OGA and Mrs Emma Hattersley, the
Headmistress
request the pleasure of your company
Commemoration
Saturday 13th June 2015
at
The Godolphin School
Everyone is invited and we are extending
a particularly warm welcome to those at
Godolphin, Pre 1960
Program of Events
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12.30pm
Welcome Drinks followed by Lunch (1pm)
in the Hall
3-3.30pm
Please feel free to explore the school and
grounds or join a tour
3.30pm
Tea will be served in the Hall
RSVP by 20th May 2015
R
By Email: sowtons@godolphin.wilts.sch.
uk or by writing to
Sarah Sowton
Commem
Godolphin School
Milford Hill, Salisbury, SP1 2RA

Spring 2015 - Godolphin School

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