KTC/KCE Reunion Sample-sized Newsletter
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KTC/KCE Reunion Sample-sized Newsletter
Spring 2015 KTC/KCE Reunion Sample-sized Newsletter Hello and welcome to this pared down, sample-sized second edition of the new look KTC/KCE Reunion Newsletter. The full newsletter has already been sent out to all those former students and members of staff who have paid their membership, so if you want to see more, don’t delay— complete and return the enclosed membership form TODAY!!! So far, all feedback on the first edition of the new look newsletter has been positive, and I have been happy to receive several contributions for the current edition. These include articles on life after “Kesters”, an obituary from the sister of one of the earliest students at the college, and a perspective from the spouse of a former student who has not only enjoyed attending reunions, but has now been co-opted onto the organising team! I am always keen to receive more articles, though, so if you have a contribution, however large or small, please send it to me by e-mail or post. It doesn’t matter whether contributions sent by post are typed or hand-written. What is important is that this newsletter is the product of as many people as possible. I look forward to hearing from you! Sue Ellis (Jack, 1973-1977), Editor. Email [email protected]. 1 Hamilton Close, Arnold, Nottingham NG5 8RP Stop Press!! Stoke Rochford Management has indicated to us that we may have the "Old College" to ourselves for the whole Reunion Weekend of 17th-19th June 2016 if we can guarantee at least 150 bookings. That is only 75 couples!! In order to achieve this, we need as many early bookings as possible and I urge everyone to get behind this effort, complete and return the booking form (enclosed with this newsletter) and persuade others to do the same. A word about membership from the Organising Team We really hope that you will have been inspired by this “mini-newsletter” to complete and return the membership form which is enclosed. The membership fee of £15, which works out at only 56p per month, goes towards covering the cost of organising reunions, as well as the printing and distribution of newsletters, so we hope you will see it as money well spent! We would love it if these newsletters could enable the creation of a community of “Old Kestonians”; a forum where old friends can be reunited, memories of college life can be shared and news of what we have been up to since those far off days reported. However, this can only be achieved with the help and support of every “Old Kestonian” out there! At the moment, we are aiming to produce two newsletters per year but, with your help, it would be great to increase this to one newsletter per quarter. To do this, two things need to happen: 1. More former students and staff need to become members, 2. More contributions of memories, articles, photographs, etc. need to be submitted! So, we urge you to join now, for the above reasons, but also because you will need your membership number in order to book for the next reunion! The Jane Hallé Appeal The Jane Hallé appeal officially starts today with the publication of this Newsletter and will remain open until our next Reunion weekend in June 2016. A tribute to Jane (Hurst, 1965-1968), together with her poem “Water Meadows”, was published in our last Autumn Newsletter and is available to view on our Kesteven College Reunion Group Website. It is requested that donations are sent by cheque (payable to KTC/KCE Reunion Group) to Mr Ian Burt (1967-1970), Reunion Group Deputy Treasurer, 13 Oakhurst Close, Walderslade, Chatham, Kent ME5 9AN, who has agreed to operate the Appeal, assisted by Mr Peter Nelmes (1962-1965), Reunion Group Deputy Programme Director. The total Appeal Fund will be shared equally between Jane’s chosen charities of Barnados, Practical Action and African Initiatives unless contributors state a preference. E John B Hopkins (1964-1967) Find us on Facebook and on the internet at www.kestevencollege.com