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Autumn 2021

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Issue 43 - Autumn 2021
In this issue:
  • Birmingham 2022 training venue
  • Cherry tree planting
  • Treecycling
  • CCF photo
  • Snowdon challenge
  • Golden & Diamond Reunion

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Birmingham 2022 official training venue

Andrew Brode Sports CentreKing Edward's School has been selected as the rhythmic gymnastics, discus and hammer training venue for the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games. Find out more about the venues being used. 

Chief Masters assemble at cherry tree planting

Tree plantingFormer Chief Masters of King Edward's School gathered to mark the planting of 10 new cherry trees along the school driveway in October. Read more about the tree-planting. 

Treecycling for Birmingham St Mary's Hospice

TreecyclingRichard Green (1968), who volunteers for Birmingham St Mary's, informs us about their latest treecycling campaign. Find out how you can recycle your tree for a good cause or volunteer to support the campaign. 

Can you identify yourself? 

CCF photoDuncan Dewar (staff 1974-2019) recently found this photo from when he was serving in the CCF. We'd love to know who the boys are. View a larger version of the photo and do let us know if you spot yourself.

Midnight Snowdon challenge

Snowdon groupIn memory of Stephen Campbell (1978), a hardy Campbell troupe including Stephen's siblings, Paul, Catherine and Isabel, and sons, James and Tom, (all Old Edwardians) braved wind, rain and the dark to climb Mount Snowdon in October. This and other activities have raised £35,000 for dementia research. View action photos and find out more. 

Golden & Diamond Reunion 2022 

Golden & Diamond ReunionWe are very much looking forward to welcoming Old Edwardians back to KES next year. Our Golden & Diamond Reunion for the classes of 1960, 1961, 1962, 1970, 1971 and 1972 will take place on Friday, 1 April 2022. Find out more and book your place. 

Season's Greetings and good wishes for the New Year!

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