Oundle

Updates, memories and photos relating to Oundle School, and to Matt Shearer’s friends from Oundle.

Laundimer class of 1991 – 25th Anniversary Reunion

November 22, 2015Catch-upGiles Harris, Henry Mainwaring, Hugo Dyer, Jules Cork, Laundimer, Mike Meighan, Miles Hunt, Oundle, Oundle Music School, School, Scott BlackMatt Shearer

Following a great catch-up with Giles in July, we conspired -upon, and miraculously delivered, a reunion for 8 of us (out of 11) in Oundle – our “Almost 25th Anniversary Reunion.”

Catchup with Miles, Jules & Scott – Oundle Lads

October 14, 2014Catch-upBloomsbury, Jules Cork, London, London Pubs, Miles Hunt, Oundle, Scott Black, The Norfolk ArmsMatt Shearer

Great catch up with my old friends Jules, Scott and Miles. Sadly Henry was unable to make it, but allegedly he ran a parallel event in Dubai.

Oundle Beers. Christmas Catch-up

December 19, 2013Catch-upJules Cork, Miles Hunt, Oundle, Scott Black, The Norfolk ArmsMatt Shearer

Great night out with Scott Black, Jules Cork and Miles Hunt – friends from Oundle.

Ed Shearer in Recording Studio, 1995

June 12, 1995Music, Recording StudioEd Shearer, Guitar, Lawrence Watson, New Music Room (NMR), OundleMatt Shearer

Some pics from Brother Ed doing some recordings in 1995 ish.

Oundle School Leavers Ball – 1991

June 29, 1991MiscelaneousBlack Tie, Laundimer, Oundle, Patricia Coelho, School, TuxedoMatt Shearer

Wow – just found a treasure trove of pics from Oundle School. These are from the Leavers Ball in June 1991, featuring Patricia Coelho and I.

2 Nights of Rock – Paracetamols RocSoc Concert in 1991

June 20, 1991Bands, Music, Stage AppearencesCharlie Furniss, Clom, Gigs, James Shannon, Oundle, RocSoc, Scott Black, The ParacetamolsMatt Shearer

A retrospective post – as I just found some photos from this seminal 1991 event in the Oundle School Great Hall. Will add some gig shots if and when I find them!

Laundimer House Upper 6th Form – 1991 – Oundle School

June 15, 1991MiscelaneousDan Dyson, Giles Harris, Graeme Sievwright, Henry Mainwaring, Hugo Dyer, Jules Cork, Laundimer, Max Rink, Mike Meighan, Miles Hunt, Oundle, School, Scott BlackMatt Shearer

Fond memories from our last year at Oundle School. Thanks to Jules Cork for finding this pic.

Save The Kurds – Oundle Musicians Busking for Donations

May 16, 1991BandsAdam Simpson, Charity, Charlie Furniss, Dickon Hayward, Giles Harris, Kurdish Refugees, Marcus Bowman, Oli Adam, OSJO, Oundle, Oundle Music School, Sam Jackaman, Toby ColesMatt Shearer

An archive photo, contributed by Giles Harris (OSJO), featuring an interesting all-star cast of musicians from 1991.

Some of the Laundimer Lads – just before we left Oundle

March 8, 1991MiscelaneousGiles Harris, Jules Cork, Mike Meighan, Miles Hunt, Oundle, WoodfordMatt Shearer

A classic shot of Miles Hunt, Giles Harris, Mike Meighan, Jules Cork and I, just around the time we left Oundle School.

Rock Music News in Peterborough Herald

February 22, 1991Bands, MusicAdam Simpson, Charlie Furniss, Elspeth Turnbull, Honor Marshall, Iron Maiden, Oundle, Oundle Music School, Peterborough, Press, RocSoc, Sam Jackaman, Scott Black, The Form, The ParacetamolsMatt Shearer

There was coverage in local press of all the great things going on: The Paracetamols, The Forms, and more.

The Paracetamols at Panasonic Rock School Regional Finals

January 15, 1991Bands, MusicAdam Simpson, Charlie Furniss, Dickon Hayward, Drums, Elspeth Turnbull, Gigs, Honor Marshall, Les Cirkel, Oundle, Rock School, RocSoc, Sam Jackaman, Scott Black, The ParacetamolsMatt Shearer

Retrospective post. This was the regional final of the National Rock School competition. We came armed, with Elspeth and Honor as BVs.

Oundle School Jazz Orchestra – Europe 1990

October 28, 1990Bands, Music, Stage Appearences, TravelBasel, Christine Eames, Dickon Hayward, France, Giles Harris, Hungary, Oli Adam, OSJO, Oundle, Oundle Music School, Paris, Roger Eames, Sasha Adam, School, SwitzerlandMatt Shearer

The OSJO European Tour, 1990, when we passed through France, Switzerland and Hungary, and played a string of big band gigs with Christine Eames.

The Paracetamols – Promo shot for the press

October 18, 1990Bands, MusicAdam Simpson, Charlie Furniss, Oundle, Oundle Music School, Rock, RocSoc, Sam Jackaman, Scott Black, The ParacetamolsMatt Shearer

This is a retrospective post featuring a special Press Photograph for The Paracetamols, shortly before the final RocSoc (***I THINK***).

Jazz Gig in OSJO – Oundle School Jazz Orchestra

July 20, 1990MusicCharlie Furniss, Dickon Hayward, Giles Harris, Jazz, Mr Parsons, OSJO, Oundle, Oundle Music School, Tenor SaxMatt Shearer

A retrospective post. Back to 1990… This was a OSJO concert at the end of year “Speech Day” event.

RocSoc 1990 – Paracetamols, Screaming Brides, and more

June 20, 1990Bands, MusicAdam Simpson, Charlie Furniss, Cokie Clarke, Gigs, James Shannon, Les Cirkel, Oundle, RocSoc, Sam Jackaman, Scott Black, The ParacetamolsMatt Shearer

A retrospective post. James Shannon’s first EPIC ROCSOC, and with help from Kauffman. Massive concert with a great stage, logo, t-shirts, SWAG!!

The Paracetamols – Brain Pain – Recorded at Stahl Theatre, Oundle

July 1, 1989Bands, Recording StudioAdam Simpson, Brain Pain, Charlie Furniss, Gigs, John Cookson, Oundle, Scott Black, The ParacetamolsMatt Shearer

This is a retrospective post. In July of 1989, The Paracetamols recorded 5 tracks at Stahl Theatre in Oundle. Surf in USA Rain Moyah Loui Loui Johny Be Good

Paracetamols – LIVE at Felixstowe Girls School

March 3, 1989Bands, Music, Stage AppearencesAdam Simpson, Amy Shearer, Charlie Furniss, Drums, Ed Shearer, Felixstowe, Fred Shearer, Gigs, Haydn Simpson, Jeremy Ng, Oundle, Sam Jackaman, Scott Black, The Paracetamols, Virginia ShearerMatt Shearer

A retrospective post with some photos: The Famous “Paracetamols” gig at Felixstowe Girls College, 1989. The decibels were too high, Girls Screaming, mayhem.