Phil attended the Grammar School until 1971, when he went up to Magdalen College, Oxford to read Physiological Sciences as the first step in studying Medicine. Tempted, but not seduced by academia, he went to Newcastle upon Tyne to study for the clinical part of the Medical Degree, and was soon married to Denise Weaver, who had been Head Girl at Brigg High School. He completed his medical training in Newcastle, and after the usual gruelling junior doctor posts, still in Newcastle, entered cardiology. This captured his imagination and the career choice was made. He completed his training in Manhattan, at the Mount Sinai School of Medicine, being privileged to undertake research with intemational figures in their fields. New York was exciting, but a British consultant post was a more attractive prospect, and he was appointed to a consultant post in the Royal Victoria lnfirmary in Newcastle upon Tyne, retuming to Newcastle in style on the QE2. He has been there since, and as Denise has a successful career in general practice in Newcastle, they are likely to stay there for good.

If you wish to come along io the 1999 Annual Dinner please get in touch with John Hastings (01652 655472), the Upper School Office (01652 656551) or the Lower School Office (01652 653135) or any members of the Association Committee. Tickets are £12.00, with a 7.30 p.m arrival for an 8.00 p.m start.

Dinner Menu

Cream of Leek Soup

Pork Terrine and Melba Toast

Fruit juice

Roast Leg of Lamb

served with

Seasonal Vegetables

Fresh Fruit Salad and Cream

Treacle Tart and Custard

Creme Caramel

Cheese & biscuits

coffee or tea & mints

 

Vegetarian meal on request at booking

Tickets available from Upper and Lower School - Jackets please