If these Terms and Conditions below are not accepted in full, you do not have permission to access the contents of this website and therefore should cease using this website immediately.

This web site does not in any way speak for Barnardo's. Its purpose is purely for research and historical interest of Goldings and other Barnardo homes.

For any reason you would like to contact the site manager please address to:

Goldonian Web
C/o 27 Bedford Road.
Letchworth Garden City,
Herts. SG6 4DN

Telephone: 01462 672717   mobile: 07976 208804

Or you can email the site manager direct: Frank Cooke

The term (GOB) meaning Goldings Old Boy : Please note there is no such thing as a Ex Goldings Old Boy. (unless you were expelled) even then your still welcome

The term Staff: The meaning staff, as the search was great for adults to teach and (or attempt to) control the boys of Goldings the limits had been extended in 1944 to include space, the final frontier, to its outer limits in its search for suitable beings.

1. 1: control: The Webmaster has control of the domain name Goldonian.org. Barnardo's have no control of events published to or on this web site. Goldonian web is independent of Barnardo's and is not, therefore, representative of their views and beliefs.

1. 2: your obligation: Use of this site constitutes your acknowledgement and acceptance of these Terms and Conditions, which take effect on the date on which you first use the site. Goldonian web reserves the right to change these Terms and Conditions at any time by posting changes online and it is your responsibility to refer to and comply with these terms on accessing the site. Your continued use of this site after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of these terms and conditions as modified.

1. 3: copyright: Trademarked names appear on this website. All use of such names is for editorial purposes only and solely to the benefit of the trademark owner, with no intention of infringing upon that trademark. The entire contents of this website are Copyright 2001 - 2008 Goldonian Web, All Rights Reserved, unless otherwise noted. Access to this site does not grant any rights to copy, publish, sell, license, distribute or use any included materials, including photographs, text, backgrounds or design elements in any form or media, without the expressed and written permission of the individual copyright holders. Editorial opinions expressed are solely those of the respective authors.

1.3a: Goldings Old Boys: You have the right to view the pages on this web site and to print or download to a hard disk (or other storage media) extracts amounting to no more than two individual pages for your own personal use only. You do not have the right to display this website without the Goldonian webmasters prior written permission.

1.3b: web site Copyright: This  Web Site is not-for-profit, and depends on attracting former students to become members of our web. The funds that we raise are used in the name of the, web site. This website has been produced as the result of hundreds of hours of voluntary effort, and I request that all visitors and members respect the copyright of this website.

1.3c: photographic copyright: Although this Web Site displays many old school photos, we do not necessarily own the copyright to these photos. We seek to identify the original photographer of each School photograph that we can identify, so that we can request copyright waivers to display a scanned copy on this website. Some older photographs do not contain the name of the photographer, and we may not otherwise have been able to identify the photographer. If you can name the unidentified photographer of any of our photographs or if you can put us in touch with the current proven copyright holder, please let us know.

1.3d: termination:
Goldonian web may, in its sole discretion, terminate, cancel or suspend your right to access to all or part of the service at Goldonian web for any reason, at any time without notice. Upon termination, you must destroy all materials obtained from this site, and all copies thereof, whether made under this TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF USE or otherwise.`

1.4: data posting: Any information or data you transmit by email or post to the domain name of Goldonian.org will be non-confidential and shall belong absolutely to Goldonian web. The information may be used by Goldonian web for any purpose including, but not limited to, reproduction, disclosure to third parties, broadcasting, transmission, posting or otherwise at Goldonian Webmasters absolute discretion (according to The Data Protection Act, see Privacy Statement). You hereby assign to Goldonian Web (by way of permanent assignment of present and future copyright) all rights of any nature in and to such material throughout the world including all renewals and reversions thereof.

1.4a: data Control: Goldonian web has control over all received information to Goldonian.org. Library archive exist of all submitted materials, transcriptions, copying, transmissions by electronic mail, fax of the postal service will be at the discretion of Goldonian.org

1. 5: terms of use: The use of www.goldonian.org is only for lawful purposes, in a manner which does not infringe the rights of or restrict or inhibit the use and enjoyment of this site by any third party. Such restriction or inhibition includes, but is not limited to, conduct which is defamatory, or which may harass, cause distress or inconvenience to any person and the transmission of obscene or offensive content or interruption of the normal flow of dialogue within this site.

1. 6: limit of liability: Goldonian web is not responsible for the availability or content of any third party websites or material you access through www.goldonian.org The Goldonian web does not endorse and is not responsible or liable for any content, advertising, products, services or information on or available from third party websites or material (including payment for and delivery of such products or services). The Goldonian web is not responsible for any damage, loss or offence caused by or, in connection with, any content, advertising, products, services or information available on such websites or material. Any terms, conditions, warranties or representations associated with such dealings, are solely between you and the relevant provider of the service.

1. 7: links: Links to The Goldonian web must be direct to any complete content page (and not any part of a page) within The Goldonian web and must not be viewed within the pages of any other site. The Goldonian web disclaims all liability for any legal or other consequences (including for infringement of third party rights) of links made to The Goldonian web.

1. 8: service levels: This site and the information, names, images, pictures, logos and icons relating to The Goldonian web and/or any of  endorsement being made and without warranty of any kind, including but not limited to the implied warranties of satisfactory quality, fitness for a particular purpose, non-infringement, compatibility, security and accuracy.

In no event will The Goldonian web and/or third parties be liable for any damages including, but not limited to, indirect or consequential damages or any damages including, but not limited to, errors or omissions, indirect or consequential damages or any damages whatsoever arising from use, loss of use, data or profits, whether in action of contract, negligence or other action, arising out of or in connection with the use of the site.

The Goldonian web does not warrant that the functions contained in this site will be uninterrupted or error free or that defects will be corrected or that this site or the server that makes it available are free of viruses or bugs. The Goldonian web does not represent the full functionality, accuracy or reliability of any material.

1.  9: indemnity: You agree to indemnify and keep indemnified The Goldonian web from and against all claims, damages, expenses, costs and liabilities arising in any manner from your entry to and use of The Goldonian web other than in accordance with these terms and conditions.

1. 10: law and jurisdiction: If any of these Terms and Conditions should be determined to be illegal, invalid or otherwise unenforceable by reason of the law of any state or country in which these Terms and Conditions are intended to be effective, then to the extent and within the jurisdiction in which that Term or Condition is illegal, invalid or unenforceable, it shall be severed and deleted from that clause and the remaining terms and conditions shall survive and continue to be binding and enforceable.

These Terms and Conditions shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of England. Disputes arising here from shall be exclusively subject to the jurisdiction of the courts of England.

1. 11: more Information: For more information contact Goldonian webmaster or contact by hand written letter to the above address

Privacy Statement

1. 1: what information do we collect and why? The information collected on this site includes:

1. 2: users' IP address: which is automatically logged by our web server. IP addresses are used to observe users' interest in this website (number of visits, etc).

1. 3: e-mail addresses and/or other contact details which users voluntarily provide in order to:

a) receive information from The Goldonian web
b) register for competitions
c) participate in discussion forums (See below).
The Goldonian web will not disclose voluntarily provided details to third parties or use the information in any other way without prior consent. On all pages where personal data is collected, specific details on the use of this information will be provided.

1.4: your rights: You have the right to access your information held by The Goldonian web and where necessary, to have it amended. You can also request not to receive information or emails from The Goldonian web. You can request removal of any photograph or part of if group photograph. Any article containing your name can be removed on request.

1.5: emails to Goldonian.org: All communications addressed to @goldonian.org shall be non-confidential and shall belong absolutely to Goldonian web. The information may be used by Goldonian web for any purpose including, but not limited to, reproduction, disclosure to third parties, broadcasting, transmission, posting or otherwise at Goldonian Webmasters absolute discretion (according to The Data Protection Act, you hereby assign to Goldonian web (by way of permanent assignment of present and future copyright) all rights of any nature in and to such material throughout the world including all renewals and reversions thereof.

1.5a: data control: The Goldonian has control over all received information to Goldonian.org. Library archive exist of all submitted materials, transcriptions, copying, transmissions by electronic mail, fax of the postal service will be at the discretion of Goldonian.org

1. 6: message Boards: Users are reminded that message board is for Goldings old boys and staff plus all interested parties. Any personal information supplied by users during these discussions is widely accessible. Goldonian web is not responsible for the content posted by users of these services.

1. 7: links to other websites: This website contains links to other sites that are completely unrelated to The Goldonian web. This privacy statement does not apply to these sites nor are we responsible for the content and practices of these websites.