The Gang

Some of you may know Nigel Barden (P72-77)  from his radio show on the BBC. He is a food and drink broadcaster and champion. A true ‘livewire’ that brings life to any room, and is never short of a word to say.

We met up with him, and fellow Powellian Tim Bulmer (P72-77), at the Imperial War Museum 1525 Society Lunch.

Now, there isn’t much I don’t know about Sedbergh but he told me that he and Tim were once part of a clandestine gang of diehards who got up to mischief. Quite what mischief I’m not sure but having met Nigel I am sure it was quite a lot.

So anyway, Nigel and Tim wondered if there are any of the old gang left. I feel a reunion coming on where, behind closed doors, the tales of mischief will be retold, with the usual embellishments and half-truths that come with age.

So, if you were a member of this clandestine organisation, if you stole milk from the fridge, drank a whole half pint of beer up Winder, wore your outdoor shoes inside, or played ‘The Carpenters’ at full blast during evening prep, please get in touch. Nigel wants a party, and it will no doubt have good food and wine. And if you weren’t a member, now’s the time to join.

Jan van der Velde

Lupton House 1977-1982

Director of Development