2 May 2012
For the second year in a row, a team of County Juniors beat the Aldeburgh Ladies in their February half term friendly scratch match, this time by the margin of 3 ½ to 2 ½ . The conditions were very pleasant for winter golf and, as usual, the course was in fine order.
Sarah Howe, leading the team, had a repeat confrontation with Lotty Edmunds. Last year she just managed to secure the point on the eighteenth. On this occasion, the tables were turned, Lotty maintaining home advantage by the same slender margin. Sarah’s golf looked very steady and self-contained; for those who know the course, she hit an impressive five-wood to the 179-yard fifteenth, finishing just a blade of grass short.
Junior County Captain, JoJo Hamer-Philip, took on Mary Seymour-Taylor. JoJo’s first highlight came at twelve where she holed a generous-length putt over the wavy and difficult green for a birdie. The second was at eighteen where she found another to win the hole and halve the match.
Next came Blaize Esmond who was up against Aldeburgh’s immediate past captain, Sandra Ball. Relieved of her responsibilities Sandra was in good form and proved too strong on the day for her young opponent who, nevertheless, hit the ball with commendable vigour and an attractive method. Blaize made birdie on the 135-yard eighth, courtesy of a well-struck 7-iron.
Playing a determined game at number four, last year’s Junior Captain, Cheryl Chisholm, ran out the winner on fifteen against Philippa Collett. The last two points were also claimed by the Juniors. Charlotte Double secured a resounding victory over Sue Cook and Charlotte Fawdry, who hit an enormous drive down the first, the longest on either side and continued to perform well off the tee, won the point against Gill Singleton
A comfortably sociable afternoon ended with tea and the happy anticipation on both sides of another match in 2010.
Results (Juniors’ names first): Sarah Howe lost to Lotty Edmunds 1 down; JoJo Hamer-Philip halved with Mary Seymour-Taylor; Blaize Esmond lost to Sandra Ball 4/3; Cheryl Chisholm bt Philippa Collett 4/2; Charlotte Double bt Sue Cook 6/5; Charlotte Fawdry bt Gill Singleton 4/3. Juniors 3 ½ , Aldeburgh Ladies 2 ½ .
"Tell us a story Old Bear, we'll all gather round..." Old Bear is a worn and frayed old Steiff teddy bear, who lives in a nursery with his soft toy friends Bramwell Brown, Duck, Rabbit, Little Bear, Jolly Tall the giraffe, Hoot the owl and Ruff the dog. Their busy days involve helping each other, playing games, making jigsaw puzzles, celebrating birthdays, solving mysteries, performing plays and much more besides.
This charming stop-motion series is adapted from the popular picture stories by Jane Hissey, and as is so often the case with this kind of British series, the translation is perfect, right down to the last worn thread of fur. All of the nursery toys are "real" toys, familiar from many-a-childhood, and brought to life by the skillful crew at Ealing Animation. The production is steeped in the sepia of childhood nostalgia. From the opening bars of its hummable theme, "Old Bear and Friends" carries the viewer away downstream, with gentle characters and stories, and the warm, cossetting tones of Anton Rodgers' narration. Little wonder the series picked up a BAFTA and animation awards around the globe...
The first book in Jane hissey's series, "Old Bear", was published in 1988. In a lovely little touch, the film makers have Old Bear choose a Jan Hissey book from the shelf during the title sequence. Old Bear settles down to read the tale to his nursery friends, and we embark on another story with them.
Some adventures take the toys out of the nursery altogether and into the garden, or indeed, in the case of "The Boat Race", all the way to the perils of a full flowing river.
The three series were followed by a Christmas special. "Little Bear and the Christmas Star" follows the exploits of the nursery toys one Christmas Eve.
By the way, those with a hankering for teddy bear nostalgia might also want to track down The Upstairs, Downstairs Bears from FilmFair...
Name: Sarah Hawker Subject: Prep 3 class teacher Nationality: British Number of years at the school: 2
What did you do before you came to Finborough? Trained originally as Jeweller & Silversmith. Taught at Hillcroft School for 11 years.
Why did you decide to teach? Keen to impart enthusiasm for art & design to children.
What is the best thing about teaching at Finborough? Staff, children, and grounds.
Name: Gwyneth Rapsey Subject: Prep School subjects and specialist teaching of Dyslexics Nationality: Welsh Number of years at the school: 2
What did you do before you came to Finborough School? I taught at State schools in Reading and in Bristol I also taught at Independent Schools in Bristol and Bury St Edmunds. With my husband I was Joint Head of Hillcroft Prep school for 25years.
Why did you decide to teach? I had been involved in Guiding and Scouting for a number of years and had enjoyed teaching younger members to do things, so it seemed like a reasonable career move. I originally wished to teach in hospital schools. I changed my mind after spending 3 weeks of a summer holiday doing just that! I then completed my teacher training and started teaching in one of the poorest areas of Bristol.
What is the best thing about being a teacher at Finborough School? We have splendid children to teach and lovely surroundings.
Quotes for Ms. Darbus (Character) from High School Musical (2006) (TV)
ad feedback The content of this page was created by users. It has not been screened or verified by IMDb staff. High School Musical (2006) (TV) The Basketball team: From our team to yours. G-O-D-R-A-M-A-C-L-U-B Troy Bolton: Exclamation point. Ms. Darbus: Well, looks like us wildcats are in for an interesting afternoon. Ryan: Go, godra, godarma...
Ms. Darbus: [bell rings] Was that a cell phone? Kelsi: [quietly] No ma'am, that was the warning bell. Ms. Darbus: Aah.
Ms. Darbus: Holidays are over, people. Way Over. Now, any more comments, questions? [Jason raises hand] Ms. Darbus: Jason. Jason: So, how were your holidays, Ms. Darbus?
Ms. Darbus: [to Chad] Mr. Danforth! This is a place of learning, not a hockey arena.
Troy Bolton: I'll sing with her. [meaning Gabriella] Ms. Darbus: Troy Bolton? Where is your sports posse, or whatever you call it? Troy Bolton: Uhh, team.
Ms. Darbus: That'll be 15 minutes for you as well, Mr. Danforth. Count 'em! Taylor: That might be difficult for Chad, since he probably can't count that high.
Principal Matsui: [after lecturing Mrs. Darbus and Jack Bolton] So Coach, how's the team? Is Troy whipping them into shape? Ms. Darbus: Ugh!
Jack Bolton: Where's my team, Darbus? [notices Troy and Chad in a tree on stage] Jack Bolton: What the heck are those two doing in a tree? Ms. Darbus: It's called crime and punishment, Bolton. Beside, proximity to the arts is cleansing for the soul. Jack Bolton: Can we have a talk? Please? Jack Bolton: [to Troy and Chad] And you two, in the gym... now.
Ms. Darbus: And, we have not got a pianist. Ryan Evans: That's showbiz. Troy Bolton: We'll sing without a piano. Kelsi: Oh no you won't. Pianist here, Ms. Darbus. Sharpay Evans: You really don't want to do that. Kelsi: Oh yes, I really do. [running to piano] Kelsi: Ready on stage! Sharpay Evans: [shocked] Oh! Ms. Darbus: Now *that's* show biz.
Ms. Darbus: This school is about more than just young men in baggy shorts flinging balls for touchdowns. Jack Bolton: Baskets. Uh, they shoot baskets.
Ms. Darbus: All right Bolton. Cards on the table right now. Jack Bolton: Huh? Ms. Darbus: You're tweaked because I put your stars in detention and now your getting even? Jack Bolton: What're you talking about Darbus? Ms. Darbus: Your allstar son showed up at my audition. Now I give every student an even chance which is a long and honorable tradition in the theater something that you wouldn't understand but if he is planning some sort of a practical joke in my chapel of the arts... Jack Bolton: Troy doesn't even sing. Ms. Darbus: Oh, well you're wrong about that but I will not allow my 'Twinkle Town Musicale' to be made into farce. Jack Bolton: Twinkle Town? Ms. Darbus: See, I knew it. I knew it. Jack Bolton: [Mrs. Darbus walks away] Sounds like a winner. Good luck on Broadway.
Ms. Darbus: [after a duet] Very... disturbing! Go see a counselor!
Ms. Darbus: And while we are working, let us probe the mounting evils of cell phones... perhaps the most heinous example of cell phone use is ringing in the theatre. The theatre is a chapel of arts, a precious cornucopia of creative energy.
Troy Bolton: She has an amazing voice. Ms. Darbus: Perhaps the next musicale.
Ms. Darbus: What is going on here? Sharpay: Look at this! That Gabriella girl just dumped her lunch on me! On purpose! It's all part of their plan to ruin our musical. And Troy and his basketball robots are obviously behind it! Why do you think they auditioned? After all the work you've put into this show... [throws Gabriella a hate-filled look] Sharpay: ... it just doesn't seem right!
Alan: It's hard to believe that I couldn't sneeze, er see, See that you were always there right next to beside me Ms. Darbus: Alan I admire your spunk... As to your singing, that's a wonderful tie you're wearing. Next! Alan: [Alan smiles awkwardly and leaves]
Ms. Darbus: [Sees Sharpays top] What is going on here! Sharpay: Look at this! That Gabriella girl just dumped her lunch on me. On purpose! It's all their plan to ruin the musical and Troy and his basketball robots are obviously behind it!
Jack Bolton: They have to paint sets for detention! If they have to do it they can do it tonight not during my practice! Ms. Darbus: If they were performers instead of athlet
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