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For the first time the OSA will be joining the Sandbach Remembrance Parade this year, and new President Mark Bowland will lay a wreath on behalf of the Old Sandbachians’ Association.

It was with deep sadness and heavy hearts that we received the news that Robin Astles passed away this afternoon (Wed 23rd August 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.

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 to be held at The Chapel, Sandbach School, Crew Road, Sandbach, on Saturday 15th July 2023.

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.

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.

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.