Wellington Grammar School: the Farewell Event
A last chance for Old Boys to say "Goodbye" before the bulldozers move in.
It's now common knowledge that the grand old Wellington Grammar School is soon to be demolished, with its playing fields being sold off for housing.
We cannot stop this development, but Old Boys of the school deserve to have one last look around their "alma mater" and mark its passing into history.
Hello all.
I'm Phil, and I was at WGS from 1964 until 1969.
Thanks to the "Telford Journal" and "Shropshire Star" I've established that there is a
great demand for some form of event to commemorate Wellington Grammar School.
There is support from all modern eras (1940-1978).
This website is designed to show progress to date and allow for suggestions. Please have a look around and use the contact facilities to pass on any ideas you may have for shaping this event.
Philip Bryant
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UPDATE
An Explanation and Apology.
Wednesday 17th July, 2013.
It would be perfectly understandable if people are thinking I've lost interest or impetus.
I feel guilty about this and am genuinely sorry to all.
Please be assured I have lost neither interest nor impetus!
By way of explanation I will just say that cancer tends to re-align one's priorities, eat into time, and disturb the concentration somewhat!
The "event is most definitely still "on"!
I would be grateful if readers could pass this on to any who may not visit the website.
Thank you all for your understanding.
PB
Wednesday 17th July, 2013
Timeline
There is a common misconception that the old school buildings are due to be demolished by October 2013, but I can confirm this is not the case.
Though work on the new school is due to start imminently, our old alma mater will still be standing until July 2014.
Wednesday 17th July, 2013
Latest Development
I have spoken wwith various people at the present day Ercall Wood School.
Because I will be abroad until at least 15/09, and also to allow the school to settle into its new academic year, I have arranged a meeting with the school's Head and its Business Advisor for Wednesday 25th September.
The local press have been informed of this, and I will report on the outcome of the meeting both here and in the media.
Wednesday 17th July, 2013