Lydia Rayne's Retirement
5 days left (22 Jun 2025)
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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Viveca Stewart “Lydia, what a legend! We were the OG and we all loved you being our coach, laughing so hard so much of the time. Happy memories of lacrosse, battles on the squash court and Scottish dancing!! Happy retirement, please keep in touch!! X” 16 Jun 2025
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Georgia Ainscough “Happy retirement Mrs Rayne! Wishing you the best for the future and thank you so much for being an amazing lax and athletics coach. Say hi to Dot for me! xx Georgia” 15 Jun 2025
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Omo Akeju “Wishing you all the best in your future endeavours. thank you for your impact and great service in Downe House” 13 Jun 2025
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Julia Williams “What a bright shiny Star you are today, yesterday and tomorrow! With very best wishes for the future Julia Williams” 11 Jun 2025
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Nic & Tony Riddle “Lydia, you legend! We will miss your dulcet Scottish burr and great sense of fun! Fond memories of skiing at Les Gets (struggling to keep up with you bombing it down the slopes) with Gwendle and the Capps' too. Enjoy retirement & many more adventures. xx” 09 Jun 2025
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Ali Admin “Happy retirement Lydia! It's been an absolute pleasure working with you Lydia - you really are amazing (and so very popular). I will miss seeing you. Also, how will I know it is Thursday?! Have fun Lydia. Lots of Love, Ali xxx” 09 Jun 2025
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Louisa Brassey “Mrs Rayne. So many wonderful memories on the lacrosse pitch. You encouraged us to be our best and you were the most fantastic coach and mentor. Have a wonderful retirement. Best Louisa (de Carvalho)” 09 Jun 2025
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Emily Liu “Happy retirement, Mrs Rayne! Thank you so much for all your help throughout the term. Thank you so much.” 08 Jun 2025
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Sarah Skinner (Lansley) “Mrs Rayne’s! I have so many happy memories of DH sport and of course A Level Sport Science. The absolute best. You inspired many. I actually got to meet Tim Henman last month…you were always sure that he’s why I wanted to be a Physio!! Enjoy retirement xx” 07 Jun 2025
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Freya Illingworth “Congratulations! The girls of 2022 will never forget you shouting at Ceara during a LV match - “WHAT ARE YOU GOOD AT?” (She wanted ceara to run it to goal). All the best you will be missed!” 07 Jun 2025
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