College of Law in Chester says goodbye to deputy director after 35 years

Jul 5 2010 Chester Chronicle

AFTER more than 35 years, The College of Law in Christleton is saying goodbye to one of its longest serving people, Ian Cross.

Ian Cross was still a college student in Guildford when he applied for the post at the soon-to-be opened Chester centre in 1973. He went on to become Deputy Director of Programmes.

“I have many good memories,” he says. “One of my proudest was over hearing two business men on a train discussing where one was going to send his daughter to Law College.

“The other said ‘well she’s got to go to Chester - it’s the best place in the country.’ I enjoyed sitting there and soaking up the praise.

“I’m also very proud of the work I did in establishing the College’s Open University Public Law course, and of working with the GDL management team and designers on re-designing the Post Graduate Diploma in Law. The student satisfaction ratings are testimony to the work everyone put in.”

Retirement will allow Ian more time to pursue his hobbies of gardening and walking, and his passion for supporting Preston North End. “I am hoping my extra support will help them get into the Premiership!” he adds optimistically.

To celebrate Ian’s time at The College of Law an annual testimonial football match has been arranged between The College of Law Chester staff and students and those at the college’s sister centre in Manchester.

Ian Cross, presented a trophy to the visiting Manchester students after their narrow 1-0 victory in the match, which was played at The College's premises in Christleton. Ian regained some pride for the Chester Centre however, by scoring a post-match penalty against a keeper 40 years his junior!