An apology and some sad news for you all.
A few weeks ago Norman Baldwin, our colleague on the blog, kindly contacted me with the sad news that the teaching legend Reg Wincott passed away on 28th October and his funeral was on 23rd November at Fairlight, Hastings. I am sorry to say that having been involved in a personal accident at that time I did not in fact remember to pass the information on to all. For this I do apologise.
Many of you will I know have memories of Reg Wincott and of course they are always welcome here on the blog.
The Colin Cadle memorial CVTHS Blog 
I well remember Mr. Wincott and was saddened to hear of his passing. Rest in peace fine gentleman.
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Sad news
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He came in our second year. 1955. Taught us Technical Drawing.
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Reg Wincott was probably my favourite teacher… certainly woodwork is a hobby which has stayed with me throughout my life. About 8 or 9 years ago, having discovered that Reg lived just along the south coast from Eastbourne, I made contact with him, and he and his wife invited me and my wife for tea. We were made so welcome and enjoyed much reminiscing. After tea he showed me his workshop, his many woodwork projects, and his store of unused, recycled wood. If ever I needed any seasoned oak, teak or mahogany, I could have whatever I wanted, he invited. A few years passed by and I always intended to make contact again. Then Covid and Lockdown… and now Reg is gone! So sad. He was a great teacher and a true gentleman.
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That’s very sad news.
In my first technical drawing lesson Mr Wincott instructed us to write out “beware my son of good enough it isn’t made of sterling stuff “! – such good advice!
He taught me how to use tools properly and I always remember him telling me to “let the saw do the work” – something I’ve always remembered.
A great woodwork teacher. R I P
Anthony Carder CVTS 1955- 1960
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“Let the saw do the work” – something I have always remembered as well. RIP Mr. Wincott
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Thanks for the sad news. I was at CVTS 1954-1961and therefore at the start of the school. I was lucky to get in as it was academically excellent. I was in the same year as Bob Kingsland (sadly no longer with us). Unfortunately, I was unable to get to any of the reunions but I did meet up with Tony Bradley (history master) a few times before the pandemic. I also manage to get down to London several times a year to have enjoyable pub lunches with my classmates (fellow 80 year olds) Bob Townsend and Brian Weller. I don’t remember Reg Wincott, perhaps because I was not very good at woodwork, or any form of DIY (I failed my O-Level Technical Drawing). However, I did get on with Mr Davies who I think liked me in spite of my lack of ability.
Best regards,
David Hewick
17 Davidson Street
Broughty Ferry
Dundee DD5 3AT
Tel 01382 774288
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RIP Reg Wincott… all I remember about the dear chap was ‘Whistling Willie’ a cane he would whack us with, just for being there.
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