Family History, Dring Chart 0416 Charles Everett Dring and Agnes Janet Scotney

1881 Wood Field, Sawtry All Saints, Huntingdonshire 1891 High Street, Sawtry All Saints, Huntingdonshire 1901 Chestnut Cottage, Near Glatlon Bridge, Sawtry All Saints, Huntingdonshire 1911 Church St, Sawtry, Peterborough, Huntingdonshire. 1903 High Street, Sawtry All Saints, Huntingdonshire (Christine DRING 13/8/2008) 1951 Hazeldene, 9 Station Road, St Ives, Huntingdonshire (Christine DRING 13/8/2008) Newspaper Report of Funeral sent by Christine DRING 13/8/2008 At the funeral of Mr Charles DRING at St Ives Methodist Church on Thursday last week the Rev. T Rowland SPRAY paid a tribute to his "lifelong work and loyalty to the cause of Methodism." The large congregation included several old friends from Sawtry and Peterborough, The service was choral and Miss BELL was at the organ. The chief mourners were: Mr and Mrs G W DRING (son and daughter-in-law), Miss M DRING (daughter), Mr R C DRING (son), Mr and Mrs A J DRING (son and daughter-in-law) Mr T DRING (brother), Mrs H PARKER, Sawtry (sister), Mrs A TAYLOR (niece), Mrs William SCOTNEY (sister-in-law), Mr and Mrs R M SCOTNEY (nephew) Mr and Mrs P W SCOTNEY (nephew), Mr and Mrs G W MARSON (niece), Mr K BELLAMY, Mr J W ORTON The flowers included those from the staff and employees Tom M SCOTNEY Ltd and friends of St Ives Methodist Church 1903 Church Street, Sawtry All Saints, Huntingdonshire 1911 Church St, Sawtry, Peterborough, Huntingdonshire. 1944 Hazeldene, Station Road, St Ives, Huntingdonshire Daughter of William SCOTNEY and Maria MARKLEY 1903 Church Street, Sawtry, Huntingdonshire 1911 Church St, Sawtry, Peterborough, Huntingdonshire. 1929 58 Charles Street, Peterborough, Northamptonshire 1930 46 Priory Road, Peterborough, Northamptonshire 1963 559 Lincoln Road, Peterborough, Northamptonshire 1911 Church St, Sawtry, Peterborough, Huntingdonshire. Information about Will from Christine DRING 13/8/2008 Witnesses Robert HOWES (neighbour) L John BALLARD (Minister St Ives URC) Executors Mrs E M A TACCHI (friend) Colin G DRING (nephew) Mentioned Brian DRING (nephew), Colin DRING (nephew), Vivienne DRING (nephew's widow), Janet DRING (great niece), Rachel DRING (great niece) 1911 Church St, Sawtry, Peterborough, Huntingdonshire. Testimonial from Deacon's School, Peterborough dated 18 January 1932: I have much pleasure in testifying to the character and ability of Mr Arthur J DRING who tells me that he is applying for a post as Certificated Teacher. Mr DRING was previous to enter into college for several years a pupil of this school, and for these years I formed a high opinion both of his character and capabilities, and I may add that it was on my advice that her decided to go in for the profession of teaching. He is a young man of really excellent moral character and is imbued with sound ideals and possesses a sound outlook on lie and its problems. In my opinion he is just the right type to make a good teacher and I have no hesitation in saying that he should exercise a really good influence on the pupils in his chards. At school he did very well academically and on leaving had obtained a good School Certificate with exemption from London Matriculation. He took an active part in the various school activities, and showed that good sense of "school spirit" which stand him in good stead in the profession he has chosen to enter. I recommend him very strongly and shall be glad to answer any specific questions which may be addressed to me. (Signed) J H DAVIES Headmaster Appreciation of John DRING at the time of his death John DRING devoted his life to the children of Bermondsey, and did his upmost to give them a better chance in their future. Bermondsey is one of the many "deprived" areas of London, and many great men have served this neighbourhood, doing exactly what John DRING faithfully did for the people around him. John did his teachier training at the College of St Mark and St John and in 1932 he joined the staff of the Alma School - a school which still thrives, but is now a Primary School. One can visualise the young John, keen and eager, during those pre-war years, and can imagine the keenness rubbing off on many a pupil. The second World War came and John was evacuated with the school to Worthing. Like all teachers who were sent off with their charges, he became a devoted "parent" to his Bermondsey children, spending 24 hours a day with them and making sure they were not missing their parents and their homes too much. Like many other teachers John was "called-up" and served for almost five years in the R.A.F. During the evacuation time in Worthing John met the Headmaster of Credon School, another Bermondsey school. When he was demobilised John managed to join Mr MITCHELL at Credon School, and took up his duties there at the end of February 1946. At first he taught Geography, but in the early 1950s he became Head of the English Department and was responsible for preparing boys for the G C E "O" Level. Many of his pupils were successful in English Language, but John was aiming at getting his boys through in English Literature as well. Credon School was not a Grammar School - just a Modern School - and it was no mean feat when his pupils were passing in both Language and Literature. There are many boys who will always be indebted to John for the tuition they received and for the help they had in being fitted for a better position when it came to their leaving to start their careers. John DRING did more than teach. He took parties of boys on School Journeys - the Isle of Wight was his favourite - and here the experience gained during his evacuation period must have proved useful, because School Journeys require you to be on duty 24 hours a day. Another of John's activities was producing or helping with School plays, and here again all his enthusiasm and patience were rewarded when first class entertainment was put on under his guidance. In 1967 John DRING became Deputy Headmaster of Credon School, and he saw how well he could serve both staff and Headmaster. His energy and efficient were invaluable to the school, and his loyalty and devotion were admired by both staff and boys alike. Young teachers especially found in him a friend and helper in their many problems. In September 1969 when Credon School combined with another school to become Scott Lidgett Comprehensive School, John took over the very difficult task of being a Year Master. To him were consigned some 200 boys who formed the new first year. As Year Master he worked even harder - if possible - than ever before to make that year the best in the school. He moulded his year - boys and some eight staff - into a very fine working unit. The boys and staff were inspired by his tireless leadership, and no problem was too difficult for John. All his boys knew where they could get help and advice, and the young teachers were cheeted no end by the help which was always readily forthcoming. In 1971 John decided that his health was not good enough for him to give his all to the job and he became a part-time teacher here. When he moved to Weymouth in February of this year ot was the end of 40 glorious years of teaching. John DRING loved teaching; he dedicated his life to it and in doing so he devoted his life to the "Bermondsey" kids. Forty years is a long time to spend helping the people of one area, and there are many families where John taught not only the parents, but also the grandparents of some of the pupils at Scott Lidgett School. John was the straightest of men - he hated lies and sham; he was the master of wit and his keen sense of humour solved many a ticklish situation. When he left the school both staff and boys missed him, but we knew that he would be visiting us from time to time. Only recently he paid us a visit and was warmly welcomed all over the school. Now he has left us for ever and we are all so much the sadder. We shall always remember him with that impish smile and we shall wait for the witty remark that was always coming. Goodbye John.

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