I was at two grammar schools - Westcliff CHS in Southend (1961-66) and then Colchester RGS (1966-68). It would be fair to conclude that I was not as studious in the classroom as I was on the playing fields.
Anyway, I have been trying to find a way to say thank you to one of them - Colchester - and especially to the late Jack Elam. my wonderful head teacher.
For the next ten years, I have agreed to fund an annual travel bursary award of £500, for Years 11, 12 and 13.
I asked students to write me a tweet as to what they would do with the award and to my surprise I have had nine applicants....interviews shortly.....