In spite of a heavy snow storm, almost 60 former pupils and staff of Farnham Boys Grammar School attended the 86th President’s Lunch event held at the Hogs Back Hotel.

As usual, former pupils travelled from across the country to spend time with their old pals - one even made his annual visit from America to coincide with the lunch and another travelled from Sweden.

It is usual to read out a list of those Old Boys who have died during the past year and this time there were 14 names read out.

It showed that in time this organisation, which has been part of Farnham’s history for over 400 years, will sadly come to an end.

The main guests were Dr. Jason Jones, director of Farnham Sixth Form College, and Mike Potter, former chief executive of the Guildford College Group.

The toast to the school was given by Richard Lord and the toast to the association by Barry Hall, of which current president and organiser of the event, Roger Edgell, replied to both. Roger has been the president for two years and his dedication was praised.

The afternoon ended with the school song and the National Anthem, with Ian Sargeant playing the keyboard.

It is hoped that the event will remain for a few more years and keep alive the memory of an excellent centre of education.