A MEMORIAL service for a former headmaster of a Southampton school will be held next month.

Colin Dobson was head-master at King Edward VI from 1971 to 1990.

He led the school through periods of significant change, includ-ing the decision to go inde-pendent in 1979 and the ad-mission of girls in 1983. He died on January 6 aged 81.

The school is holding a memorial service to which all former pupils, staff members and friends are invited.

It will take place at St Mary’s Church, Southampton, on April 24, starting at 3.30pm followed by a reception at King Edward’s at 5pm.

For further details call 023 80799204.