OUR FUTURE EVENTS
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- INVITATION -
1958 - 2008

Class of '58: Re-union 2008.

A note from Organiser, Bernard O'Neill:
This is the list of confirmed participants who have confirmed attendance at the re-union with thoose who are still to confirm. I have also listed those who cannot attend but have submitted reminisicies of their Shrigley days. It is worth coming just to listen to them!!!!

"We would all like to entice you to also come along, even just for the Saturday morning and afternoon programme, it would be great to see you!"

Hi Picture on left is the Ogilvie house team of 1958/59 season. I'm in the bottom row 3rd from the left. Picture on right is Ogilvie house team of 1959/60. This time I'm the linesman on the right. See you in Sept. Gerry Wright

1. Can you name the seven members of this Shrigley 1st XI who are among the 20-30 Old Boys who have attended many of the Annual Reunions held 1996-2007? 2. Can you send us a copy of YOUR House Team or 1st XI (Cricket also) - and challenge us to name the Old Boys who have joined our Reunions so far? 3. Will you, in any event, COME YOURSELF to the 2008 Reunion - and persuade another/others to come with you  - maybe for the first time? 4. It will be great for "us regulars" to meet you, after all these years! Greetings to ALL Shrigley Old Boys and Staff! Eric Baggaley

	Some memories of fifty years ago - seen through rose tinted glasses no doubt: * summers were much warmer and winters much colder then, * the Rector driving the van to collect the large contingent from Stalybridge, Droylesden and environs, * the excitement of family visits. The one person to appear on all three of these photos intends to be at this year's reunion, can you name him and, more importantly, will you join him in September back at Shrigley?

MUNICH  AIR CRASH  February 1958...

1.  Where were you when you heard about the Manchester United Crash? 2.  Which two Busby Babes had a visit to Shrigley planned? 3.  What are your recollections of the days and weeks following the Crash?

I was "Bro. Eric", in charge of the Boys' Refectory.  I have very clear recollections....I have written a booklet and shall be reading the MUNICH AND SHRIGLEY
section, during the Reunion in September, as part of the "REMINISCENCES" Event.

I would love you to come to this Event when we can exchange our Shrigley stories.

I hope to meet you.

Greetings to all Past Pupils and Past Staff of Shrigley!

Eric Baggaley       24/07/08

"This year marks the 50th anniversary of Damien Cocksey’s death at Shrigley (1958). 

Damien's sister, Marie McAndry, and family at Shrigley.

1956 on the lake, Tom McCool, Damien Cocksey, Michael Winstanley, Michael Kiely

Will YOU be able to attend the special rememberance of Damien and all the other members of the '58 staff and boys who have since died? I shall be there.  Please join me.   Bernard ”Barney” O’Neill  (Class of 1958)

…SEPTEMBER 1958…
SALESIAN COLLEGE, SHRIGLEY PARK

Do you remember…?
Meeting the Staff...
Meeting your classmates....
Enjoying your 1st supper ....
The rule of separation and silence ....
Etc..Etc..Etc..

SEPTEMBER 2008 WILL BE THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY!!!

      You are cordially invited back to…

Meet some of the ’58 Staff..
Meet some of your ’58 classmates..
Share your Reminiscences..
Enjoy the camaraderie of the Salesian Association at its
Annual Re-union with special events to mark this
50th Anniversary…
SEPTEMBER 19 – 21 2008

Stay either at the Shrigley Hotel or Savio House ...
see the Booking Form

This Invitation is to ALL Shrigley staff and boys but especially to the ‘58 staff & boys

SHRIGLEY ASSOCIATION
A Non profit organisation of Shrigley Old Boys & Staff
from the Salesian College, Shrigley Park, Nr. Macclesfield. Cheshire
1929-1985

2008 REUNION – 50th ANNIVERSARY of 1958

WEEKEND TIMETABLE
Friday 19 September 2008
Arrivals
1800hrs……….Buffet at Savio House

Saturday 20 September 2008
0830hrs………Breakfast at Savio
0930 hrs…….Mass at Savio
1100hrs ......AGM at Shrigley
1230hrs.......Lunch at Shrigley (May include special auction of Shrigley artefacts etc and presentations to special guests)
1430hrs..... Visit and memorial in the Shrigley cemetery (As part of the annual Association's memorial cemetery service, we will include the Staff and boys of ’58 who have since died.)
1545hrs………A presentation of Reminiscences of Shrigley

We are inviting you to present your Shrigley Reminiscences in a statement, funny story, a poem or in song and have reserved 1 and a half hours for one of the “weekend’s highlights”.
Together with the collection of reminiscences from members who cannot attend, we intend to publish all the reminiscences, either named or anon, in hard copy, ‘Reminiscences of Shrigley’. Refer to the booking form.
If you are not able to attend the reunion but would like to provide your Reminiscences, please send them with any photographs, to Bernard O’Neill. Event Organiser. Shrigley Association.
1800hrs.. ……Dinner at Savio
1930hrs.. ……Concert at Savio

Sunday 21 September 2008
 0830hrs.. …… Breakfast at Savio
0930hrs………….Mass at Savio
1230hrs.. ………Lunch at Savio
Departures
The Mass and meals times at Savio House may be subject to change

We would really encourage all Shrigley staff and boys who are able to attend, if not for the weekend, at least on Saturday 20 September, and especially those staff and boys, who were there in 1958/59 to celebrate the 50th anniversary.

So on behalf of Bernard Parkes, Keith Dransfield, and Bernard O’Neill, (the organising committee of the ’58 anniversary) we reassure you that you will be all very welcome and cannot wait to see what the 50 years have done to your features! Don’t forget your camera!!!!

The lunch will be in the Woodford room, (which is situated near the old community ref) and will be no comparison to ‘chips and tipsy cake’ It will be a 3/4 course excellent lunch.

The Association has over the years built up a very solid relationship with the management of the Shrigley Hotel and have benefited by specially reduced accommodation rates and other charges.
The Hotel displays the Salesian history at Shrigley Hall in the reception and promotes their links with the Association and all staff and past pupils.
Visit their website: www.barcello-hotels.co.uk

We are continually updating our listing of staff and past pupils and their contact details and will publish an updated version in August, available at the re-union.

PLEASE PRINT THE BOOKING FORM HERE, COMPLETE IT AND SEND IT BACK TO THE ADDRESS STATED AS SOON AS POSSIBLE BUT NO LATER THAN 31 JULY 2008

If you are attending and would like to be included in the concert repertoire, please indicate on the booking form and we will be in contact with you further. We plan to have a 50/60s theme section!!

Peter Roebuck and Michael Kilduff have published 3 books, copies of which will be on sale at the reunion.