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Opening of the Museum Cabinet

October 23, 2019 OSA Admin 0

Former pupils of Sandbach School, belonging to the Old Sandbachians’ Association recently held their AGM and Annual Dinner at the school. The opportunity was taken to formally open the bespoke extension to the museum cabinet in which a vast array of memorabilia from the past is displayed

London Reception 2018

September 23, 2019 OSA Admin 0

A great turnout for 2018’s London Reception at The Royal Air Force Club in London. Check out some highlights from Saturday’s fabulous London Reception. Posted by Jeff Lewis on Sunday, 18 March 2018  

Obituary: Karol Gajewski

August 17, 2019 OSA Admin 0

Passed away on 29th July, 2019, aged 67. Formerly of Sandbach and a much respected history teacher at Sandbach School for 30 years. He was the husband of Marion, father of Andrew and Catherine, father-in-law to Jack and grandfather to Eloise and Susanna. He was a keen photographer, violinist and active member of St Joseph’s RC Church, Accrington.

Obituary: Gordon Carter

August 2, 2019 OSA Admin 0

We recently received the sad news of the death of Gordon Carter. I remember Gordon from my rugby days. He was a wonderful person and a gifted player, which was apparent still in his later career.
Andrew Messenger sent this affectionate obituary

Obituary: Colin Eastwood

July 12, 2019 OSA Admin 0

It is with sadness we report the death of Colin Eastwood on 25 June 2019 aged 86. Colin achieved a 1st Class Honours degree at Manchester University and came to Sandbach School as Head of English in 1964 until 1970.

He was a very popular member of staff, an inspirational teacher and a wonderful colleague.

Obituary: Richard Bass

April 12, 2019 OSA Admin 0

Richard Bass died in 2018.  He was one of the last boarders at Sandbach School and a long time friend of Geoff Piggott
Richard was born in Stoke-on-Trent and later lived in Tarporley.  He came to the school as a boarder in 1951 under Head Master W R Cubbon and House Master Alan Astins.