News – Page 3 – Scarborough College OSA

Weaponness – Almost ready

Not long now until the students move in. Things are moving quickly in terms of equipping the study bedrooms and communal areas....

TutorYou – Paid Internship – Recent IB students

TutorYou, the tutoring and university consulting company in Milan, have asked us to advertise a paid internship opportunity for recent IB Graduates, perhaps someone doing a gap year before starting university. They are looking for an intern to join them for either 6 or 12 months to assist with the...

Tim Wood 1984-1988

We have just heard of the death of Tim Wood (Hartford 1984-1988) at the age of 48. He died peacefully at home surrounded by his family on May 4th. Our thoughts and prayers go his family - wife Melanie (formerly Gibb, an OS) and their two children. Those at College with Tim will remember him as...

Weaponness Early June

Development continues apace, roof tiles going on, cladding on the old building. Lots of work on the interior. Ready for September?...

Portrait of Percy Armstrong restored to its former glory

Percy Armstrong, Scarborough College’s first Head was educated at Kingswood School, Bath. He gained an Open Scholarship in Mathematics to Jesus College, Oxford where he was awarded a first class degree in Mathematics and won College colours in rugby and cricket. He went on to be senior mathematics...

Malcolm Mckay

We have been informed of the death of a former student of College. Malcolm McKay (1957- 1963) a member of Armstrong House died following an illness and a Heart Attack last Sunday 25th February. He will be remembered by many from his era. As yet we have no details of the funeral....

Paul Swinger – 40 Years and Counting

The Staff and students at College had an opportunity to say thank you to Paul of the Estates team for his 40 years of service. Gathering in the dining hall, the support staff marked the occasion with tea, coffee, biscuits and a superb cake created by the catering team. Following this the end of t...

OS Sam Taylor directs at York Theatre Royal

The photograph shows Sam and Amanda Dales (his wife, who plays the Duchess) with Scarborough College teachers, past and present who had a super evening out at York Theatre Royal. Sam (Lisvane & Lodge 85-99) directed the play which is notorious for being bloody and demanding. John Webster’s...

OSA Gin tasting

The March Reunion attracted around 30 members who had a superb experience tasting six gins and numerous tonics. The event featured McMillans of Malton run by former member of staff, Jimmy McMillan. All had an exceptionally educational and enjoyable experience. For the less adventurous there was ...

Miles Cartwright – Rallying successes

Miles Cartwright (Pegg, 1964-72) had one of his most successful years in 2018 when he competed in the British Historic Rally Championship, co-driving for rally legend Bob Bean, who is 80 years old, in a 1963 Lotus Cortina. The championship takes in events in Wales, the Lake District, Kielder fore...

Weaponness – 4 months on

The work continues at a pace – aided by the excellent weather. Scaffolding in place, start of second floor begins. Lots of work on the internal reconfiguration being undertaken. Cladding started, new windows....

Nick Green 1969-75

Nick Green (Lisvane 1964-69, Hartford 1969-75) died unexpectedly from a heart attack on 12th February, aged 63 years. We thank his brother Joe (Hartford 1973-1978) for providing the following detail. Nick was head boy at the College (1974 -1975) and after leaving went on to train as an army off...

OS Graham Farrow’s Rattlesnakes has its film premiere

Graham Farrow (College House 1979-83) has written a number of critically acclaimed plays including Rattlesnakes and Talk About The Passion (both available from Amazon). They are two hard-hitting plays linked by the theme of retribution, exploring the media's fascination with serial killers, and ...

OS Midwifery student shortlisted for prestigious national award

India Cartwright (2008-15) has been nominated and shortlisted for a prestigious national award. Now in her final year, she is the first Edge Hill undergraduate to reach the final three of the British Journal of Midwifery - ‘Student Midwife of the Year’. The winner will be announced on February 1...

RIP: James Bradley & Nicola Williams

We have been informed of the deaths of two former students of College. James A C Bradley (Pegg 81-89) passed away on 9th January following a short illness. Much loved husband of Sara, devoted father of Joshua and Lewis, younger son of Edna and the late Alan, brother of Alison and Stephen, broth...

Independent School Sport Magazine feature on Alumni recipient Mark Precious

Dr Mark Precious profiled in the article – “The last of the great amateurs” can be accessed here....

Dry January – ‘Nags people with no drink problem into feeling guilty’

The headline of an article in the Times 1st January 2019 featuring comments by Ian Hamilton senior lecturer in mental health in the Department of Health Sciences, University of York. Ian is an OS – Pegg House, leaving College in 1983 after completing his A levels. He was subsequently interviewe...

Weaponness – two months on

Work has continued apace. In addition to the building work outside, the inside of the existing building has undergone considerable change ahead of the redevelopment....

Matthew Bowman to train with Leicester City Academy

Talented sportsman Matthew Bowman, who in addition to captaining Repton 1st XI and representing Scarborough Athletic, is set to train with former Premier League champions Leicester City. He has been invited to join up with the Foxes' academy prior to Christmas. This comes just a few months after ...

Weaponness – a month on

The development is beginning to take shape - one month in....