Salesian Past Pupils UK Guestbook

Submitted by
Name: Paul Humphreys
From: Salesian College Cowley Oxford Circa 1962-1968
E-mail: Contact

Comments:
Only today I discovered this Salesian website, so I simply wanted to add my name here and say a fond Hello and send best wishes from Oxford UK to all Salesians for 2013, and especially to any old boys of Cowley who may be reading this. After A-Levels I worked at Oxford University's Department for Organic Chemistry for about two years, then moved to the University's Delegacy of Local Examinations for about 30 years ending up as its Subject Officer for GCSE Religious Studies. Now I'm on the eve of my retirement, presently age 64, I've started to revisit my youth hence obeying the maxim that old men are twice boys! Sadly, Salesian College Cowley closed in 1970 but I often wonder what became of our large statue, located in the centre of our school quad, of Dominic Savio. Anyone know? Best wishes to all - Paul.

Admin reply: Dear Paul,

Thanks for your message in our National Website Guestbook. Thanks also for your brief history. I trust that you will receive some contacts. We recently sadly said our good byes to Richard Blake (RIP), who did so much to resurrect the Cowley Association. Best wishes,

John

Added: January 3, 2013

Submitted by
Name: Maurice Murphy
From: Originally Brigg in Lincolnshire / belfast since 1985.
E-mail: Contact

Comments:
I went to Shrigley between 1970/72.

Great experience and has lived with me throughout my life.

If anybody vaguely remembers me please say hello !

Admin reply: Dear Maurice,

Thank you for your message in our National Website Guesbook.

I hope you get some responses. And thank you for your compliments to the Salesians who taught you.
Best wishes, John

Added: January 2, 2013

Submitted by
Name: peter adamus
From: manchester
E-mail: Contact

Comments:
To all the lads from 1971 - 76. I would love to hear from anyone who was at Shrigley when I was there also. Please feel free to contact me at pblaisdon@gmail.ccm Hope I have posted this correctly.

Admin reply: Dear Peter,

Many thanks for your message in our National Website Guestbook. I trust you will get some from Shrigley, responding to your message.

I was interested in your reference to 'pblaisdon'. Were you also at Blaisdon?

Best wishes,

John

Added: December 30, 2012

Submitted by
Name: John Ward

Comments:
Dear Readers,

On behalf of Peter Hunter, National President of the GB Fedration of Salesian Past Pupils, and all on the National Council, I send you best Christmas wishes and wish you all a very good new year.

John Ward, National Vice President.

Added: December 26, 2012

Submitted by
Name: John Ward
E-mail: Contact

Comments:
29 November 2012 Father John Gilheny SDB RIP We now have the funeral details for Farther John which are as follows:
Reception of the body into Mary Help of Christians Church on Thursday 6th December 2012 at 5 pm
Funeral Mass at same Church on 7th December 2012 at 1130 am
Burial at Ship Lane Cemetery on 7th December 2012 at 1 pm
Refreshments after funeral in the Parish Chuch Hall after the burial
Church is in Queen Road, Farnborough, Hants, GU14 6JR
Cemetery is in Ship Lane, GU14 8BG
Reception is in Queen Road, Farnborough, Hants, GU14 6JR
MAY HE REST IN PEACE

Added: November 29, 2012

Submitted by
Name: Alastair Blake
From: Windsor
E-mail: Contact

Comments:
Hello John

Admin reply: Dear Alastair,

Hi. Did you intend some message in your Guestbook entry.

Best wishes,

John

Added: November 23, 2012

Submitted by
Name: John Ward
E-mail: Contact

Comments:
Dear Friends,

I have just received a tel call from Helen, Richard's daughter with the details for Richard's funeral:

Funeral: Requiem Mass on Friday 09 November 2012 at 1200

At: St Edward's Church in Windsor, Alma Road, SL4 3HJ

Followed by Committal at Oakley Green Cemetery, SL4 5UJ

Reception will be advised after the services.

Family would like to know how many are coming. You can let me know or Email Helen at: blakehmm@hotmail.co.uk

Best Wishes,

John

Admin reply: Richard Blake RIP

THE FAMILY REQUEST FLOWERS FROM THE FAMILY ONLY, PLEASE.

DONATIONS IN MEMORY OF RICHARD CAN BE FOR THAMES HOSPICE CARE AND/OR HELP
FOR HEROES.

These donations can be handed to the Undertakers on Friday.

Added: November 1, 2012

Submitted by
Name: John Ward
E-mail: Contact

Comments:
Dear Readers,

I have just received a call from Marion, that her dear husband Richard Blake, Died this Morning. Richard ceated the Cowley Saleisain Past Pupils Assocition.

Please keep Richard in your kind prayers in praying for the repose of his soul and for strength of his Family at this very sad time,.

"May Richard now Rest in Peace"

Best Wishes,

John

P S Furneral details later

Added: October 31, 2012

Submitted by
Name: John Ward
E-mail: Contact

Comments:
Dear Friedns,

I am just back from visiting Richard in the Thames Valley Hospice. He had been back in Hospital but now transferred to the Hospice.

I only spent about 6 minutes there, as Richard cannot speak with a large Oxygen mask on. He cannot breath for himself now, and is not taking food. fear he is nearing his end.

Please pray earnestly for Richard and his family at the most stressful time.

Many thanks and God Bless,

John

Added: October 28, 2012

Submitted by
Name: peter adamus
From: manchester
E-mail: Contact

Comments:
I have been reading posts by some of the lads from my Shrigley years and it would be great to swap memories etc with them. I wuold like the password to reply to them please. My years were 71-77. Many thanks. Peter Adamus

Admin reply: Dear Peter,

Thnk you for your message in our Guestbook. You do not need a Password, you simply create your replies by adding a new message in the Guestbook addressing, by name, whoever it is you would like to reach. This might have the effect to get something running.

Good luck, John Ward, National Vice President.

Added: October 25, 2012