John Reader – a Tribute by Dennis H. Mitchell
Dennis was a colleague of John Reader, when he was an Assistant Master at Ayton. Reprinted from Ayton Old Scholars' Association Magazine. That cherished and [...]
New Jigsaw :)
There's a new Jigsaw available for you. A peaceful view of the Beck - more to follow.
It is with great sadness we advise Old Scholars and Friends that Martyn Gaudie (1935-38) – AOSA immediate Past President, died on Tuesday 4th September 2007.
The funeral was at Great Ayton burial ground and Meeting House at 3-pm on Monday Sept 10th., and there will also be a Memorial Meeting [...]
There is sad news to pass on to OS; Joyce Spinks (Dobbing) 1932-42, died early in the week commencing 10th December following a fall at her home.
Joyce's funeral was on Friday 21st December at 2.00 pm in Ayton Meeting House, following a cremation service for family and close friends. Joyce, daughter [...]
Old Scholars and ex-Staff will be very sad to learn that Ruth Harwood has died
She passed away on Friday 4th January 2008 at Hartrigg Oaks, New Earswick, York, where she lived in recent years. In accordance with her instructions, funeral arrangements [...]
Reg Clayton – who taught metal and woodwork from 1921-53
Reg Clayton was born in 1880 and came to Ayton in 1908 from Bolton, Lancs, with his first wife and baby son, during the Headmastership [...]