Robin Astles
It was with deep sadness and heavy hearts that we received the news that Robin Astles passed away this afternoon (Wed 23rd August 2023)
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Photos from the Annual Lunch and AGM 2023
Pupils and teachers past and present turned out in their numbers for the latest instalment of the Old Sandbachians’ Annual Lunch and AGM on Saturday.
Senior Awards Ceremony 2023
The Old Sandbachians’ Award is an annual award given to an outgoing member of the Head Boy/Girl team in recognition of his/her service to the school in their year of office. He/she receives an engraved tankard which is his/hers to keep.
Notice of Annual General Meeting 2023
Notice of Annual General Meeting to be held at The Chapel, Sandbach School, Crew Road, Sandbach, on Saturday 15th July 2023.
Meeting the Family of John Roberts (JDR)
Last Saturday, Steve, Mark and I had the pleasure of meeting the daughter and grand-daughter of the late John Roberts (JDR) at the School.
Newsletter May 2023
In this letter we want to give you an update on the summer AGM & Lunch, which takes place on July 15th at the school, the membership progress and plans for the autumn and winter.
Letters from My Former Headmaster – John Bowles
In my Leeds attic is a black metal trunk, full of old letters from the 1980s. Between 1981 and 1984, I was in regular correspondence with John Bowles (1921–2003), who had then just retired as Headmaster of Sandbach School.
Join us for the OSA Annual Reception and Lunch – 15 July 2023
Saturday July 15th is the date. The focal point of the lunch will be to acknowledge and thank the many staff who have served and taught at the school for long parts of their careers.
Obituary: John David Roberts
The Old Sandbachians’ Association were deeply saddened to hear of the death in 2022 of legendary teacher John Roberts (JDR).
We are honoured to present this full obituary, written by John’s granddaughter, Tess Moseley-Roberts.
Roy Wilde CBE: Former Pupil
Former Sandbach School pupil, Roy Wilde, enjoyed a military career spanning 37 years followed by running a City of London Livery Company.
Now retired, he pursues archaeology, local history and watercolour & oil painting.