The memorial service will take place in the Chapel at 11am, followed by a reception at Keele Hall. It would be helpful if people planning to attend could let David's family know by emailing DCohenmemorial@outlook.com . Any enquiries or information re. dietary requirements can also be sent to this address.
David's family look forward to welcoming as many people as possible on 16 September.
Posted on behalf of Adam Cohen and Esther Cohen-Tovee
We'll gather on the lawn outside Keele Hall from 4.30. This event is BYOB and BYOP (bring your own picnic). Some of us will be bringing cake to share!
We're hoping for nice weather but just in case (this last week hasn't been up to much) I've booked the breakfast room and SCR room so we can retreat inside if necessary. We'll also have access to the toilets.
Let's gather and celebrate the end of marking season (for those who have been afflicted).
All best,
Becky Bowler
SCR Social Secretary and one day soon SCR Chair ...
His son Adam Cohen writes: It is with the deepest sadness that we (Adam and Esther) announce the death of our dear father, David Cohen on Monday 25th April 2022 at the age of 88, following a short illness. The funeral took place in Prestwich, Manchester on Wednesday 27th April. Our father was an exceptionally talented scholar who dedicated his life to academic excellence. Not only Keele University, where his career spanned the roles of Lecturer and Senior Lecturer (in Chemistry), Senior Tutor for Admissions, and Registrar, but also Newcastle-under-Lyme School, of which he was Chairman of Governors for over 15 years, and Abbotsholme School, of which he was also a governor, benefited from his incomparable knowledge, experience and wisdom. Above all he was an exceptionally devoted husband, brother, uncle, father, father-in-law, and grandfather. We miss him so very, very much. RIP.
Thank you David for everything you did for Keele.
We resumed Friday evening bar service from Friday 18th February. Officially this will be from 5.30 to 7.30pm, but a few of us may stay a little longer... Please do pass on the message to colleagues who may be interested, especially new members of staff as we are always looking to meet new people! (They will even get a free drink if they sign up as members on the night!) We are open most Friday nights in term-time.
Next opening expected to be Friday 20th May, and again on the night of the AGM, 27th May 2022.
All the best
Chris Adams
Of course, for those still wishing to re-join (and then come to the events!), the link to send subs is below. Just a reminder that this will automatically set up an annually recurring 20 pound subscription:
Alternatively existing staff members can renew their subscription by completing the standing order mandate which can be downloaded here , either by returning to your bank or quoting the details to set up your subscription through online banking.
Kind regards
Chris Adams
The draw can be downloaded here.
The draw and results of the 2013/14 Chess Championship of the SCR, concluded in early 2015, appears here.
Winner 2014: John Staniforth - congratulations to our new Champion. (This competition took until 2015 to complete, through no fault of the finalists.)
We are delighted that, as part of the agreement, existing SCR services and facilities were safeguarded with a 10% discount on all the meals for our members, on use of a Keele card to pay for the meal. Cards can currently be charged with money in Chancellor's Building, or online. A sample menu is attached, and under our Constitution temporary membership is available for others when buying from this range.
We hope you'll agree that this is an ideal location for staff and SCR members to meet for lunch with colleagues and friends, and that it is also a great opportunity to raise awareness of the SCR itself. Food is served in both the Bar and the Common Room.
Regards, Chris Adams, Chairman
As well as a written description and a map for each of the walks, John has also provided an introduction describing the area covered, and a handy section on the geological background and scenery to be experienced.
As he says, the descriptions were correct at the time of writing (2008), and small changes in availability of pubs and footpaths may subsequently occur. Users should of course take this into account.
