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01-15-11

September 26th 1975

“Did speech in assembly with John – quite a grin. Wore suit – another grin. Had to see Reg dinnertime. PM Lawrie McMenemy – good talk” As I have written elsewhere “John Sweeney went on to present programmes for the … Continue reading →

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09-23-10

September 12th 1975

“Intro dance, group were great!! Got off with Holly C – really nice girl” So, the Coffee Club committee were good for something then? In this instance putting together an introductory dance (disco!) for the newbie sixth formers. During which … Continue reading →

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09-09-10

September 2nd 1975

“Return to the dump; – i.e. College avec les nouveau girls – wah hay! Not a bad day” Having suffered a year as “first year sixth” living under the shadow of our elders, we now become those elders, able to … Continue reading →

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06-29-10

July 18th 1975

“Break-up for summer hols. went down Cricks during day then for dinner with Lorna” The Cricketer’s Arms - or “the Cricks” for short – was the pub closest to Barton Peveril. Back in the days when a ‘minimum drinking age’ seemed … Continue reading →

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06-07-10

July 9th 1975

“Open Evening. Got £2-80 for Water Throwing” I assume this was all part of the previously mentioned ‘induction’ week at Barton Peveril? £2.80 is quite a tidy sum. Do you think I was sat on a dunking tank or something? I … Continue reading →

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06-03-10

July 4th 1975

“Came home at 3 o’clock. Had to do speech in assembly. Got 43% in Art” Now, was I doing a speech to the outgoing students, to the possible newbies, or to the BP ‘student body’ as a whole? Whatever I … Continue reading →

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05-31-10

July 1st 1975

“INDUCTION – Cum-c-us great! Had to do speech – Q.Funny. New birds ain’t bad” I should start by saying that “political correctness” was nothing but a twinkle in most people’s eyes in 1975. I should continue by pointing out that … Continue reading →

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05-30-10

June 30th 1975

“Did bumph for induction week” Induction week consisted of prospective students ‘trying out’ Barton Peveril. There would be talks from the headmaster, the tutors and the sports & entertainment/arts representatives. The Coffee Club, at the forefront of student activities for … Continue reading →

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