Yvonne Nichols Retires from Sandbach School

December 18, 2021 OSA Admin 0

Steve Hodgkinson (OSA Treasurer) and Jeff Lewis (OSA Secretary) were able to say thank you and goodbye to Yvonne Nichols at Sandbach School recently. As Sarah’s PA she has been an incredible friend, help and supporter of the OSA for many years.

Obituary: James (Jim) Steele

December 6, 2021 OSA Admin 0

It is with the deepest sadness that we are letting you know of the death of James Steele aged 91 in late September.
Like so many of his contemporaries, Jim was an Old Sandbachian through and through, being proud of all that the school stood for and very grateful for the education it gave him.

Sandbach Remembrance Sunday Parade 2021

November 16, 2021 OSA Admin 0

On Sunday 14th November 2021, as has been tradition for many years, Sandbach hosted a Remembrance parade consisting of veterans, cadets and many other groups, ahead of a wreath-laying ceremony at the war memorial in the Cobbled Square.

Richard Bass – The Last Boarder

November 16, 2021 OSA Admin 0

I was sorting through some Old Sandbachian papers and a I came across the President’s report for the 2017 AGM. In the same plastic folder, I found a written record of a conversation between Geoff Piggott and Richard Bass.

New Date Set for London 2022 Reception

November 7, 2021 OSA Admin 0

The Old Sandbachians’ Association is delighted to announce another – and hopefully final – new date for our much Covid-postponed London 2022 Reception. This popular event was originally due to be held in March 2020.

Geoff Piggott Funeral – School Drive-Past

November 7, 2021 OSA Admin 0

Following the recent sad passing of Sandbach School teacher and legend, Geoff Piggot, and in recognition of the importance that Sandbach School played in Geoff’s life, the hearse carrying Geoff to his private funeral passed through the grounds of the School

Obituary: Peter Manning

November 6, 2021 OSA Admin 0

Peter Manning, who attended Sandbach School between 1940 and 1947, died peacefully earlier this year at the age of 91. He relished his time at Sandbach, representing the football, cricket and rugby teams.

Obituary: Sean Worth

October 23, 2021 OSA Admin 0

The Old Sandbachians’ Association is deeply saddened to announce Sean Worth died on 22nd October 2021, quite suddenly.
Sean was at the school in the year from 1973 -1980. He was a regular contributor to our Facebook group.