Lydia Rayne's Retirement
Page ended on 30 Jun 25
Time to say farewell to a Downe House Legend!
After 28-years' service, dedicated to inspiring and bringing out the very best in so many girls, Lydia has decided it is time for her to now focus on her golf handicap!
So please spare a moment to share a few words to send her on her way, I know just how much she will appreciate it, she remembers you all!
If you would like to contribute towards a leaving present, this will be presented at the end of the Downe House "Lydia Rayne Testimonial" Alumnae Lacrosse Match on Sunday 29 June at 10am, which will form part of the Downe House Founder’s Weekend Celebrations.
Finally if you would like to come and play at the alumnae match or just support, please email [email protected]
Thank you.
The Downe House PE Department
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Tilly Bridgeman “Dear Ms Rayne, A shining light of all that is good and wonderful and sporty about Downe House, and an inspirer of a phrase that we should all live by: live, love, lax. Thank you for being the best! Lots of golf still to come… Tilly B xx” 28 Jun 2025
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Sophie Clayton (Bentley) “Such amazing memories of lax at DH, thank you for being such a brilliant teacher! Sophie” 26 Jun 2025
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Maddi Gibbons “What a legend! Your contribution to Downe House and all things Lacrosse, Athletics (and golf!) is unmatched. Enjoy your retirement - it has been such a pleasure working with you!” 24 Jun 2025
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Ray and Genevieve Ford “Downe House will not be the same without you Lydia- thank you for all that you have done to inspire generations of Lax girls! Your support of Ella on her own lax journey is something we have valued so much. Time now to get that handicap down! The Fords x” 23 Jun 2025
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Sam Broom “Good Luck Lydia in your retirement. I can't see you putting you feet up so enjoy yourself on the course ! Best Wishes Sam” 23 Jun 2025
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Ross MacTaggart “Congratulations and enjoy your well deserved retirement! All the best Ross.” 23 Jun 2025
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Charlotte Walker “Enjoy your well deserved retirement! All the very best, Charlotte” 23 Jun 2025
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Mandy Gray “Clearly DH teams had the best coach & mentor with you beside us all. You upgraded us from throwing tennis balls in pants to National Champs. And the Brazil group got you saving lives & sleeping over crocodiles. What a legacy for DH and all of us. Mandy x” 23 Jun 2025
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Victoria Scott “You made me the woman I am today! Enjoy your well deserved retirement. Vicki x” 23 Jun 2025
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Kitty Shepherd-cross “Happy retirement Mrs Rayne! I’ll always treasure the memories of you trekking us around Berkshire’s finest athletic tracks and cross-country courses. Palmer Park, the Newbury Showground, Radley Relays — they were the best days!” 23 Jun 2025
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