On two counts last night was momentous.

Firstly it was the Old Foleyans’ annual dinner, where ex-students of OSH come together once a year to eat and drink and then stagger into the PictureHouse afterwards. It’s the reason I was wearing black tie.

I met up with Steve, John, Mike, Nick and Josh for a couple of pints in The Crispin beforehand, and then we headed up to the school for a couple more pints and the dinner.

Getting in was a little more than we had bargained for, as the back gate was locked and we we’re keen on walking all the way around, so like old times, we all had to shimy over the fence which makes you look like a very posh burglar when you are wearing a dinner jacket.

When we finally arrived there was a chance to see who else had turned out, and it was good to catch up with Rowan (who I’ve not seen we left), Waggy, Paul, Si, Adam and a few others. The Headmaster was also doing the rounds. Si unfortunately got half a bottle of red spilt over him and I don’t think calmed down until after the meal.

John made sure we were all stocked up on drink nd after the two bottles of port and numerous bottles of red wine had disappeared (along with most of the cheeseboard) we got up and did some more walking and talking.

Mr Potter (the last Headmaster) made a rare appearance and I also got a chance to speak to Mr Jones, Mr Evans, Mr Plant (who has done very well for himself), Roy, David and few older faces who I haven’t seen in a while.

Once everything was wrapped up there (they closed the bar) we headed down to the PictureHouse (like moths drawn to the light). Being the final ever night before they shut forever (or something like that), wearing full black tie didn’t seem to go down to badly and I ran into so many people I knew, it made a very good end to the night.

I finally got to meet Will’s girlfriend, and ran into Greeny, Malin, Walshy and Mobberley – four people who I haven’t seen in absolute years. Liam’s sister also was about and a number of OSH boys who hadn’t been at the dinner.

All in all, I really bloody enjoyed the whole shambles.