Old Peterite, Richard Harding (Class of 1966) made his 75th Commemoration even more special by presenting two kneelers to Rev Daniel Jones, for the Chapel at St Peter’s.
The kneelers feature the Cross Keys and were designed to commemorate his 75th consecutive year of attendance at St Peter’s School’s annual commemoration.
It is wonderful that Richard chose to make such a special gift to the School to mark this special occasion.
Richard is a former Governor, was President of the Old Peterite Club from 2012-2014 and Secretary of the OP Club from 1980 – 1991. Richard is also a regular donor to the 627 Society, which supports bursaries at St Peter’s School.
Son of Robert Harding (former Member of staff and Houseparent of The Grove), Richard enjoys sharing that he attended his first Commemoration in his pram, aged 6 months!
Richard was confirmed in the Chapel in March 1961 by the Archbishop of York, Dr Michael Ramsey and his two eldest daughters were christened in the Chapel.
Richard produced and updated the chronology of St Peter’s in 1982, which is an amazing resource for all and contains a huge variety of facts and useful information about the School and the Old Peterite Club.
While visiting St Peter’s Richard also attended Evensong on the Saturday evening and Matins and Eucharist on the Sunday morning at York Minster.
We are delighted that Richard was able to attend his 75th Commemoration in the Chapel and look forward to celebrating his 76th year, which we hope will be back in York Minster next year.
A special thanks to Richard for his ongoing support of St Peter’s and for these commemorative kneelers, which will be cherished by the School.
