Old Tettenhallians

Jeremy Woolridge

17/07/2026

Dear Old Tettenhallian,

It is with profound sadness that I write to inform you of the passing of Mr Jeremy Woolridge, Chair of the Board of Governors of Tettenhall College. Mr Woolridge died peacefully in hospital during the early hours of Wednesday 15 July.

This is an immeasurable loss for our College community. Mr Woolridge's connection with Tettenhall College spanned a lifetime. Having first come here as a pupil the College from 1952 to 1963, he remained steadfast in his commitment to the College throughout his life, giving generously of his time, wisdom and unwavering support. As Chair of the Board of Governors for many years, he led with integrity, kindness and quiet determination, always placing the interests of the College and its people at the heart of every decision.

On a personal note, I counted Mr Woolridge as a gentleman for whom I had the deepest respect and admiration. His counsel was invariably wise, his encouragement unfailing, and his genuine care for the College, its staff and its pupils was evident in all that he did. He believed profoundly in the values and future of Tettenhall College, and his legacy will continue to shape our school for many years to come.

We will share further information, including details of arrangements to celebrate Mr Woolridge's life and service to the College, as and when appropriate.

I know that many colleagues will wish to keep Mr Woolridge's family and loved ones in their thoughts and prayers at this most difficult time. Given his sudden passing you will appreciate the family’s desire for peace and privacy to contemplate his memory.

With sincere thanks,

Chris

UPDATE RE FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS

The Funeral Arrangements of Jeremy Frederick Woolridge

Family, friends and colleagues

The funeral service for Jeremy Woolridge will be held on Thursday 13 August at 10.30 at Telford Crematorium, Woodhouse Lane, Redhill, Telford, TF2 9NJ.

Following the service, a wake will take place at The Mount Hotel, Mount Road, Tettenhall Wood, Wolverhampton, WV6 8HL.

For those wishing to attend the wake please notify Kelly Hughes at kelly.hughes@wggltd.co.uk this is solely to help determine numbers for the venue.

Family flowers only please, donations in Jeremy’s memory may be made to the Heart & Lung Centre at New Cross Hospital, Wolverhampton using the link below www.rwtnhscharity.co.uk/support-our-work/donate/

Or posting a cheque made payable to ‘The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust Charity’ to: Charity Team, The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust, Wolverhampton Road, Wolverhampton, WV10 0QP stating the Heart & Lung Centre and Jeremy Woolridge.

Tim Hallchurch

11/06/2026

From club secretary Stephen Corns

Dear all,

I am sad to report the passing of Tim Hallchurch in a care home in Kidlington last Thursday 11th June. He was my wife's cousin, born 17th January 1941.
Tim was at the College from 1954 to 1957, in Pearson house. He left the 5th Form to go to Welbeck College and then to Sandhurst. He joined the Royal Signals in 1961. He served in Aden (now Yemen) , N. Ireland, Cyprus, Germany and many other parts of the world and was responsible for the long range communications during the Falklands War in 1982.

He was awarded the MBE in 1970 for humanitarian work in Jordan.

On leaving the regular Army as Major in 1984 he joined the Territorial Army and commanded the Queen’s Own Oxfordshire Hussars.

Tim then worked in the defence industry including communications and electronic warfare projects with GEC-Marconi. He later formed Oxford Strategic Ltd. in 1998 and retired as MD in 2005. He then concentrated on his service to Oxfordshire county and Cherwell District Council of which he became Chairman in 2011. He was Chairman of Oxfordshire County Council in 2013.

He was a past Chairman of the Oxfordshire Institute of Directors and Trustee of The Oxford Preservation Trust and Victoria County History. He was also Chairman of the English Speaking Union for Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire in 2014 .

He had a special interest in ornithology – he lead bird expeditions overseas as far afield as Nepal, India, Malaysia, Belize, Poland, Romania, Ecuador and Ethiopia. In 2017 he was awarded the President’s Medal by the Army Ornithological Society for 40 years service, which included 25 annual reports recording the ringing of 198,000 birds of 169 species.

He was an active free mason becoming Worshipful Master of Churchill Lodge.

Tim had two sons and a daughter, Andrew who lives with his family in Queensland, Australia, Philip who lives in Falmouth and Becky living in Devon.

He had a varied post-work career and an impressive military record. He will be much missed by friends and family.

Regards. Stephen

Peter Morrey (TC 1947-55)

27/04/2026

We are sad to report that OT Peter Morrey has passed away aged 85 years.
He was at the College from 1947 - 1955.
He and his brother Anthony (who died in 2013) had a building company in Wolverhampton - Peter retired to Turiff, Aberdeenshire.

Richard Law

16/04/2026

Thanks to Stephen Corns Club Secretary for the following:

We have been informed by Julian Gronow of the passing of Richard Law, who I recall was at TC in the late 1950s and early 1960s. He had been in a nursing home, suffering with Alzheimer's and kidney failure.
During his time in the 6th form he was both Head Prefect and Head Boy.
He later went to work for Bruton Knowles in Gloucester training as a chartered auctioneer, working his way steadily up the tree to become a senior partner in the company.
Richard was married twice, and had a son.

The photo shows the following
TC 1st Rugby XV (1961-2) rear. Bradshaw, Tony Moran, Chris Baker, Richard Law, Cyril Baynton, Rob Green, Steve Gordos, Angus Dunphy. Mid. Cyril Rushton, John Bates, Mike Edwards, Murdoch, Ally Leonard. Front. Alan

Michael Patrick Wellsbury

22/03/2026

From Club Secretary Stephen Corns.

Sadly I have to report the passing of Patrick Wellsbury who was at the College from 1943 to 1950 - he was 93 years old.
Patrick passed away on 25th February, and there was a private funeral on 19th March. His younger brother Martin died in 2019.
The Wellsbury family were estate agents over many years.

Alan Jones (TC1945-51)

20/12/2025

With sadness we inform you of the passing of Alan Jones earlier today. Stephen Corns, Club Secretary has been advised by his son Jeremy, who is Chair of the OT Committee that Alan had not been well for a while.

Alan was born in July 1934 and he was at the College from 1945 to 1951. Alan's father had established Castlecroft Service Station in Finchfield, Wolverhampton back in the 1920s and after a short time working there he and his twin brother Colin (who passed away just two years ago) started their National Service in 1955 spending 18 months in Hong Kong in charge of the British Forces maintenance workshops. On returning home they resumed a long association in the family business.

Alan regularly attended OT social events with his wife Shirley, and we last saw him at our OT Lecture just over two months ago. He will be much missed.

We send our condolences to his widow Shirley, son Jeremy and the family.

Paul Bond

28/05/2025

Please see the email that I received below.

"Sadly Paul passed away on New Year's Day following a brave battle with Parkinson's with Dementia.

I know Paul would want me to wish all the Pupils and Staff (or is it now students and facilitators) the best with their chosen path through the years ahead. Enjoy every minute.
All the best, Clare Bond"

Michael W V Jones

24/02/2025

We have been advised of the passing of Michael Jones who lived in Wall Heath, near Stourbridge. Michael and his wife Kay have been regularly attending our Remembrance Services and were present at the Summer Garden Party last year. He was an accountant before retiring. He died on 25th January aged 87, sadly contracting pancreatic cancer.