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Dave 62-65
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Last night was Englands first game in this 2026 World Cup and it was also a 4-2 win to us against Croatia
Well done England.
Meanwhile Wimbledon begins
Mon, 29 Jun 2026 – Sun, 12 Jul 2026 giving us sport lovers plenty to enjoy. Wimbledon during the day, World Cup evening to late as it is playing played out in U.S.A.
Final 19th July lets hope we are there
18 June 2026
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Dave
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A Wimbledon Story from Jimmy James
1931-2007
"When we first started as ball boys, the balls used to fly all over the place. We used to throw
the balls from one end of the court to the other - not roll them along the ground - and so there
seemed like lots of balls in the air at times! ' I used to be a ball boy on Centre Court, which was
obviously the place everyone wanted to be. I loved it. Six days a week away from Goldings. We
had a lot of fun. ' We used to get there at 12 noon and be issued with a lunch and drinks ticket.
We used to get fed in the Lyons tent and made the most of the meal, as we didn't get much else
at the end of the day. I remember being absolutely ravenous after running about and only
getting sweaty jam sandwiches, which had been left on the bus all day for tea! ' When I first
worked on Centre Court, it was pretty overwhelming. I'd never been in front of so many
thousands of people before. Still we had to concentrate hard and after a while, I didn't pay them much attention. I
remember once making a brilliant catch and everyone clapping me. 1 also remember the heat. It got pretty hot on centre
court and we always had to wear our heavy grey flannel trousers. The players didn't talk to us much, although Ted
Schroeder, the champion was popular with us boys. I believe he was an exiled Pole who played for Britain. After every
match he said thanks boys and meant it.
Jimmy James 1946 - 49
12 June 2026
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Dave 62-65
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Enjoyed our chat Frank and exchanging stories this clip from Summer 55 Goldonian is for you.
PELHAM HOUSE NOTES
We are here again to sum up the events of the past term. It will be the last time we shall write our House Notes and we take opportunity of
thanking all those who have helped us in our duties. At the end of the Summer holidays we shall be moving to a Senior House.
Other boys who will be leaving the House are W. Turner., F. Randall, E. Smith, C. Cummins and R. Taylor.
These boys have worked hard for the House.
We have had a good season at cricket and hope to enter a for the swimming sports.
We would like to wish Mr. and Mrs. Wheatley and family, Mr. and Mrs. Corbett and family and all staff and boys, an enjoyable holiday.
Monitors B. CUMMINGS AND J. DAVJES.
5 June 2026
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Dave
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Had a lovely chat with Reg Howitt (Scoffer) our oldest reunion Old Boy, 93 years young, last night. He’s doing well and enquiring if the reunion is on track for this year all being well he will be there. Thanks for our chat Scoffer lots of funny stories see you in October.
Dave
30 May 2026
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Dave 62-65
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Hello Frank
I'm glad you've enjoyed looking through the site, did you recognise names appearing there. (Bob Bone, Clive Gillingham, Billy Knight, Mick Smith Kerr, all similar years to you and attending our reunion every year),
I would love to read your Story when you have completed it, and maybe with your permission add it to the site.
Keep in touch and keep looking in.
Dave
10 May 2026
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