AN estimated 1,000 former pupils of Culcheth High School near Warrington took a trip down memory lane for a special “end of an era” school re-union.
It was a last chance for pupils who have been attending the school since the 1930’s to see their old school before it is demolished to make way for a new multi-million pound state of the art facility which has been built on the former school playing fields.
The old school buildings will now be demolished to create new playing fields, although one building, the relatively modern G Block, is being retained and sold on to a local business.
The former pupils who attended the event included warrington-worldwide Editor Gary Skentelbery, who is also Editor of the local Culcheth Life magazine.
Former pupils and teachers travelled from far and wide to attend the event, including the Scilly Isles!
The event raised over £3,000 from ticket sales towards the cost of a new mini-bus for the school.
Gary said: “Although I have been back to the school many times over the years covering local news stories I had never been back to my former classroom or the woodwork department.
“They have hardly changed in more than 30 years!
“On the one hand it is very sad knowing I will never be able to return to my old school – but on the other it is fantastic that the local community is getting a brand new school which will serve generations to come.”
But it will not be an end for school reunions. The class of 74-81 (pictured below) are already planning another reunion in three years time when everyone
will be celebrating their 50th birthdays!
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