This association is
for former pupils, and staff, of
both
Grove Park Grammar Schools, Wrexham.
I have been contacted by Andrea MacDonald informing me that there is now a "Facebook" page dedicated to the preservation of Grove Park Girl's School. It is called , appropriately, "The Grove Park Girls Wrexham Preservation Society".
All "Old Girls" are welcome to join plus any sympathetic "Old Boys".
PLEASE, join and support them.!
This badge was donated by Peter Bull whose father, Dr. Mervyn Bull, was one of the founders of the original Old Boy's Assosciation.
The new organizers of the Old Wrexhamian "Golf Days", John Roberts and David Jones, have announced that next years event will be held at Wrexham Golf Club on Friday 4th May. The evening "Re-union Dinner" will, as always, be open to non-golfers. Apart from the friendships, the golf and the food a very good reason for joining us is......WREXHAM LAGER is served in the bar! For details see: www.oldwrexhamiansgolf.tk
Congratulations to Vic Tyler-Jones on the publication of his excellent book "The Miners of Llay Main" Copies are available from Bridge Books. www.bridgebooks.co.uk
"Lord" Crewe strikes again! Click here.
Sadly, I have to report the passing of, yet another, of the great "characters" of Grove Park. Roger Stansfield, a stalwart of school rugby throughout the late fifties and early sixties, died suddenly whilst on holiday in Mauritius. Our deepest sympathies are extended to his family and friends.
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It is with deep sadness that I report the recent passing of, yet another, OW. Stewart Davies was very proud of the old school and was a regular and valued supporter of the OW Golf Days. Our condolences go to his wife and family.
Derek is still making us laugh! Click here to find out more!
In the page dedicated to memories of Derek, I relate the story of "Crewe Towers" and it's "lordly" inhabitant. Amongst Derek's possessions I found proof that he actually existed! Click here.
On behalf of Derek Crewe's sister, Pauline, may I thank all those who attended his funeral, and "wake" , and made it a day to remember! Click here for more information. There is a photo of Derek in a rugby team (honestly!) in the "Sports" pictures. Click here to view.
Update: Pauline asked me to help her take possession of some of Derek's things, including books: photographs: musical instruments. In sorting through I found some very interesting items. Click here to view.
The Battle of Britain Historical Society have honoured one of our most distinguished Old Wrexhamians, Air Chief Marshall Sir Frederick Rosier, by unveiling a plaque at Yale College. Follow the link to read more.
It is with deep, personal, sadness that I have to report the passing of one of Grove Park's greatest "characters" , my dearest friend, Derek Crewe. He died in the Maelor Hospital at 3-30 pm on Monday 16th May, after a short illness. "Noddy" and I shared countless hours of happiness over the last fifty something years - onstage, on the golf course and just sitting chatting over a pint (or two!). I'm sure that my sadness will be shared by so many of you, especially those who will never forget his renditions of "Muleskinner Blues".
Roy McMahon
Derek "Noddy" Crewe
Photograph by ex-Renegades drummer - Steve Lloyd
Please send me, by e-mail to the address below, your memories of, or tributes to, this amazing character.
Click here for "Memories of Derek".
Derek's first acting role! Click here to learn more.
Golf Day 2011 - Friday 6th May at Wrexham Golf Club. Full report - click HERE
It has come to my attention that Ray Williams, former "Godfather" of Welsh rugby, is an Old Wrexhamian. Read his C.V. in the "News" page.
Is your name Yvonne? Click HERE
Budding Zoologists, circa 1963! Click HERE!
Know your football? Look at the Sports photographs!
Did you attend the school dance in December 1962? Click HERE for a reminder!
Have a look at the "Galleries" page to see if you know the "Thespians"!
2 + 2 = 5 ? - neither "Boris" nor "Frank" would agree but look at the "OWW" page!
To see a picture of Eric Earnshaw as a pupil, click HERE!
Please have a look at the up-dated "Where are they" page. You may be able to help.
Three OWs "hit" the French Riviera! (See "News" page)
For further information, please
contact:
Old Wrexhamians
Ty Llwyn
Station Road
Pant
Nr. Oswestry
Salop SY10 9QL
Tel: 01691-831880 e-mail:
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