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We welcome information and articles from anyone who attended Lawnside, Malvern Girls' College, St James's or The Abbey. Please feel free to contribute your news, ask for a contact address or email Elisabeth Rambridge at

The Class of 2010 are warmly welcomed to the Old Girls' Association

The Class of 2010 are warmly welcomed to the Old Girls' Association
Old Girls and Honorary Members joined in the celebrations at the end of the academic year


Go on – send in your holiday photos!

Go on – send in your holiday photos!
Judith Davis and Elisabeth Rambridge went to Madrid


Old Girls in NEON Pink run the Race for Life

Old Girls in NEON Pink run the Race for Life
Zoe Monahan, Claudia Berry and Emily Jauncey had great time taking part


Fantastic atmosphere at the Summer Reunion

Fantastic atmosphere at the Summer Reunion
75 Old Girls and former members of staff met at Malvern St James


The Annual Conference of AROPS (Association of Representatives of Old Pupils’ Societies) at Dean Close School

The Annual Conference of AROPS (Association of Representatives of Old Pupils’ Societies) at Dean Close School
Hannah Plant and Elisabeth Rambridge received a very warm welcome


Old Girls match at Malvern St James

Old Girls match at Malvern St James
Old Girls Lacrosse match at Malvern St James Old Girls 9: Malvern St James 8


Congratulations to Sue Tamlyn

Congratulations to Sue Tamlyn
Sue was awarded the MBE for Services to the Heritage in Suffolk


Please support Nicole Wright!

Please support Nicole Wright!
Nicole is running the Virgin London Marathon on Sunday 21st April.


Careers and Higher Education Fair at Malvern St James

Careers and Higher Education Fair at Malvern St James
Old Girls attended as Delegates on Friday 12 February 2010


Elizabeth Gowing has returned from working in Kosovo

Elizabeth Gowing has returned from working in Kosovo
Elizabeth has set up a charity there working on cultural, environmental and education projects


Mr Michael Churchill

Mr Michael Churchill
It is with profound sadness that we announce the death of Mr Michael Churchill


Old Girls' Association Award to CICERO

Old Girls' Association Award to CICERO
The CICERO Classics Competition is sponsored by the OGA


Old Girls' Association Travel Award

Old Girls' Association Travel Award
Ottoline Scriven has been given an award to support her studies in China


Congratulations to Deirdre Kinloch Anderson

Congratulations to Deirdre Kinloch Anderson
Deirdre was awarded the OBE for Services to the Textile Industry


Congratulations to Phyllida Lloyd

Congratulations to Phyllida Lloyd
Phyllida was awarded the CBE for Services to Drama in the Queen's New Year Honours


Rosie Nickerson has published her first book

Rosie Nickerson has published her first book

'How to be Asked Again How to be the Perfect Shooting Guest'


Council Announce the Appointment of New Headmistress

Council Announce the Appointment of New Headmistress
We are delighted to announce the appointment of our new Headmistress for September 2010, Mrs Patricia Woodhouse.


Honorary Social Secretary visits India

Honorary Social Secretary visits India
Tricia Wilkinson had a wonderful holiday


A Proud Mother with her Poet Son

A Proud Mother with her Poet Son
Joan Bonfield's son, Richard, is the Poet in Residence for the Born Free Foundation


Autumn Reunion at Oxford

Autumn Reunion at Oxford
Forty Old Girls met for lunch at Worcester College


The Malvern Gazette paid tribute to Rear-Admiral Rodney Sturdee

The Malvern Gazette paid tribute to Rear-Admiral Rodney Sturdee
The Bursar at Malvern Girls' College during Miss Owen's headship,


Alison Taylor celebrated a special birthday this year

Alison Taylor celebrated a special birthday this year
Brenda Shipman was delighted to be there


Visitors to Malvern St James

Visitors to Malvern St James
Miss Duseline Stewart, who was Headmistress of Lawnside from 1971 to 1990, visited Elisabeth Rambridge


Visitors to Malvern St James

Visitors to Malvern St James
Hilary and Michael Churchill came to visit Elisabeth Rambridge


Nicki Brocklesby has qualified to shoot for Great Britain's Ladies Olympic Skeet team

Nicki Brocklesby has qualified to shoot for Great Britain's Ladies Olympic Skeet team
Pictured here as the flag bearer for the Great Britain shooting team at the opening ceremony of the San Marion World Cup


Ann Westmacott celebrated her Centenary in 2008

Ann Westmacott celebrated her Centenary in 2008
Belatedly the Old Girls' Association sends many congratulations to her.


Kim Harris is working in Lucknow, India.

Kim Harris is working in Lucknow, India.
She has an internship with NEED (Network for Entrepreneurship and Economic Development).


Five Old Girls performed with the Malvern Big Band

Five Old Girls performed with the Malvern Big Band
Heather Porter, Natalie Halliday, Anne Lunn, Gabi Grandi and Jessica Davies took part in an evening of jazz and swing.


Old Girls visited Mrs Hilary Martin recently.

Old Girls visited Mrs Hilary Martin recently.
Miranda Holmes, Ellen Hennessy and Rose Loy came to say hello


Malvern St James took part in the National Heritage scheme.

Malvern St James took part in the National Heritage scheme.
Old Girls and former members of staff were visitors


Update on Alice Paisley

Update on Alice Paisley
'Our 10,000-mile adventure' was the heading in the Malvern Gazette.


Malvern St James welcomes back Mamma Mia’s Director Phyllida Lloyd

Malvern St James welcomes back Mamma Mia’s Director Phyllida Lloyd
Girls and parents at Malvern St James were excited to welcome Phyllida Lloyd as their guest speaker for the end of term celebrations in July.


‘Rich Girl Poor Girl’ written by Lesley Lokko

‘Rich Girl Poor Girl’ written by Lesley Lokko
Well known author Lesley was interviewed in ‘Worcestershire Living' magazine about her latest novel.


Rachel FitzRoy is supplying Waitrose with Free-range eggs

Rachel FitzRoy is supplying Waitrose with Free-range eggs
Rachel and her husband farm in Devon, supplying organic, free-range eggs to Waitrose.


We're driving 10,000 miles to help children

We're driving 10,000 miles to help children
  The Malvern Gazette published the following article on 10th July:


Squadron Leader Emma Smith works as a Medical Officer in the Middle East

Squadron Leader Emma Smith works as a Medical Officer in the Middle East
Emma is in the Middle East for three months as the medical officer for 902 Expeditionary Air Wing.


Linda Grimwade enjoying her retirement.

Linda Grimwade enjoying her retirement.
Linda recently went for a paddle in a dragon boat.


Leaving Party for Suki Pallett

Leaving Party for Suki Pallett
For 26 years Suki Pallett has been a housemistress.


Old Girl Sisters plan to walk along The Great Wall of China.

Old Girl Sisters plan to walk along The Great Wall of China.
Carolyn Hopkinson and her sister Sarah aim to raise £5000 for Marie Curie Cancer Care.


Lawnside Old Girls visit Malvern St James and have tea in the ‘Lawnside’ Room.

Lawnside Old Girls visit Malvern St James and have tea in the ‘Lawnside’ Room.
The Headmistress Mrs Ros Hayes warmly welcomed a group of Old Girls of Lawnside after their own Reunion in nearby Christ Church Hall.


Honorary Member opens her garden for charity.

Honorary Member opens her garden for charity.
Mrs Megan Taylor is Chairman of Macmillan Cancer Support's Committee in Malvern.


Charlotte Hesp runs Flora London Marathon

Charlotte Hesp runs Flora London Marathon
Charlotte Hesp ran the Flora London Marathon with a team supporting Action For Kids which together raised £20,000.


Christy Page-Turner raises £445 for NGS Charities

Christy Page-Turner raises £445 for NGS Charities
Christy opened her garden at Woodhayes for the first time as a member of the Luppitt Gardens.


Old Girl's Garden open

Old Girl's Garden open
Old Girl Angela Judge and her husband David have created a stunning 3 acre garden


Norfolk Branch Reunion

Norfolk Branch Reunion
The Norfolk Branch of the OGA met for a Reunion at The Anchor Inn, Morston on Tuesday May 19th.


Ali Bendall helps Hatfield's Dancing Queens

Ali Bendall helps Hatfield's Dancing Queens
Ali Bendall has helped Hatfield girls for the second year running with their Charity Performances. 


The Summer Reunion and AGM

The Summer Reunion and AGM
A very successful reunion was held at Malvern St James


Old Girls at prestigious CICERO Classics Competition

Old Girls at prestigious CICERO Classics Competition
Old Girl Imogen Goodier teaches Classics at Hazelwick School in Surrey and entered her students for the prestigious UK CICERO Classics competition.


Susie Allan - 'Magnificent recital of the highest class'

Susie Allan - 'Magnificent recital of the highest class'
Old Girl Susie Allan performed at Malvern Concert Club on Thursday 7 May


Dr Isobel Williams (1960) publishes new book

Dr Isobel Williams (1960) publishes new book
Dr Isobel Williams has written a biography of Edward Wilson: With Scott to the Antarctic, Edward Wilson, Explorer, Naturalist Artist


Going for Gold Strategic Plan

Going for Gold Strategic Plan
Following an extensive period of research, which included current and prospective parents, current pupils and a review of the independent sector as a whole, we are very pleased to publish ‘Going for Gold', our Strategic Plan 2009–2012.