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James Haskell (1993-98) presenting his England rugby shirt to
Papplewick, with the Head Boy and the Captain of Rugby.
Old Boys' Day 2011
Sunday 10th July was another very successful day, with fine weather throughout. It was particularly pleasing to welcome at least ten Old Boys who left Papplewick ten years ago, back for the Reunion of 2001, together with some of their parents. This year there was no barbecue at the end of the day; instead, all visitors were invited to lunch in the marquee, with the result that there were more than 80 people who sat down to a first rate buffet meal.
The annual cricket match between the Old Boys and the Headmaster's Xl was watched with interest by more spectators than usual, comprising parents, grandparents, past and present staff and Matron One of the pre 1995 era.
They saw a first rate game, with the Old Boys batting first and facing some very accurate bowling that restricted the run rate and got wickets at regular intervals thoughout the morning. Yunus Sert, Dale Taylor, James Brooks, Jeremy Baker and James Coyne all scored 30 or 40 runs. However, Gyles Scott-Hayward top scored for the Old Boys with 79 very well made and valuable runs, which meant that we were able to set the HM's Xl a target of 257 runs to win.
This total proved too much for the hosts, though it was an exciting game for there always looked to be a chance that the runs could be made, as several of the Headmaster's team batted aggressively and scored well.In the end they were all out for 202, with James Coyne and Yunus Sert bowling very well and securing 5-20 and 4-30 respectively.
Looking For Lost Old Boys
Please would you check the following list of 'Missing' Old Boys and let us know of anyone who appears on it whose contact address you may know. If you have not been receiving the annual 'Old Papplewickian' by post, there is every possibility that you are either on the 'Missing' list, or that we simply do not have your name on our database.
