Staff XI 1953

Back row:  Ken McClure, Ben Lister (catering staff), C.V. Hughes, Andy Seeley (Captain), Miles Baron, Dave Goman, Harry Mitchell
Front row: Pip Appleyard, Stan Littlechild, Geoff Rudrum (ground staff), Harry Turner

The Magazine records: "Once again the Staff v. School match provided an entertaining afternoon for the whole school. Comment is tactfully withheld in the light of the scores: Staff 42; School 113 for 5!"

We were pleased to hear from Ken McClure in February 2006 when he provided the last of the names for this photograph (including his own).  He pointed out that Geoff Rudrum was a stalwart member of the ground staff at the time when the first College wickets were being developed.  Ken also says "For those who continue an interest in 'things cricket' I would offer the suggestion that our long-time College doctor Norman Lees be given a line somewhere.  There appears little record otherwise of what was an absolutely front line contributor to all things to do with Wymondham College, certainly over the period 1951-1985.  Many staff members played for local clubs and were associated with 'good works' which in those days were a valuable means of communicating to would-be parents the value of high standards and security."

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