Remembering Brian – Twenty-five years ago since his priestly ordination
Brian Torode was ordained to the Sacred Priesthood on 2nd October 1994 at Gloucester Cathedral Brian celebrated his First Mass at St Stephen’s Church, Cheltenham that evening … Continue reading
Brian’s Retirement Party Video
Brian was Head Teacher of Elmfield Junior School, Swindon Road, Cheltenham, from 1982 until his retirement in 1996. His retirement party took place on Monday 16th December at the school … Continue reading
Brian’s Dorset Holiday with his Family (1956)
Essay 1956 ‘A Holiday in Dorset’ This delightful account was written by fifteen-year-old Brian Torode. This would have been a rare holiday in the U.K. for someone who spent the … Continue reading
College Reunion Address 2001
College of St Paul and St Mary, Cheltenham – Reunion of Former Students Year Groups 1960-1963 A Service of Thanksgiving in the College Chapel – Saturday 24th March 2001 Address … Continue reading
Homage to the Reverend Brian Torode
C’est un vrai petit coin de verdure dans un pays tranquille, sur les coteaux près de la belle ville de … Continue reading
Memorial at St Peter’s Leckhampton
Brian was buried close to a cherry tree in the churchyard of St Peter’s Leckhampton. His Memorial is made of light grey Granite and was supplied by Robin F. Paul … Continue reading
Cheltenham Local History Society Award
The Cheltenham Local History Society, at its Committee Meeting on 30th April 2014, was unanimous in its decision to give this year’s Peter Smith Award to Brian Torode, posthumously, in recognition … Continue reading
In Lieu of Flowers
From Jacqui Yeomans, Churchwarden and Treasurer at St Stephen’s, Cheltenham…. “In total we have received donations of £2416.47 in Brian’s memory. There were some donations that specified either Water Aid … Continue reading
Memorial at St Stephen’s Church
The members of the congregation at St Stephen’s, Tivoli, Cheltenham, have raised funds for a wall plaque for their church in memory of Father Brian. It is situated in the … Continue reading
