I t was a sell-out event with 120 guests, including OEs, current and former staff, parents and College cadets proudly rep- resenting all three services. One of the guests, Lucy Ritson (Nugent 2016–18), gave us her account of the evening: The evening saw a battalion of OEs gather at the House of Lords to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the CCF at the College. Kindly hosted by General The Lord Richards of Herstmonceux GCB CBE DSO DL (Wargrave 1965–70), we enjoyed
unparalleled views over the Thames, reun- ions, new friends and celebrations of all the achievements of the CCF. Our host of speakers did not disap- point, with Headmaster Tom Lawson highlighting the important charitable role of Eastbourne College and all it offers; Brigadier Anthony Lamb telling of the role of the CCF in College life and that of our wider community; and fellow OE Kieran Cheney (Powell 2013–18) speaking of his role as a member of the Household Cavalry over the last few years and his
grounding in what Eastbourne offers. The evening was a lovely reminder of my time at the College, an opportunity to catch up with familiar faces, meet new ones and be reminded of the proud history of the College with the CCF and the bonds it builds between all those con- nected by the Sunshine Coast. With the closing toasts given by our Chairman of Governors, Philip Broadley (Wargrave 1974–79), it was a highly enjoyable evening celebrating much of the College’s heritage and all that there is to come.
Lord Richards
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