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'''Derek Oyston''' (1930–2005) was a schoolteacher living in Gateshead. He experienced abuse from his pupils when they discovered he was gay, and gave up teaching. On his death he left a considerable legacy to [[CHE]], which enabled the organisation to present the [[Derek Oyston Film Award]] and the [[Derek Oyston Achievement Award]] in his honour. | '''Derek Oyston''' (1930–2005) was a schoolteacher living in Gateshead. He experienced abuse from his pupils when they discovered he was gay, and gave up teaching. On his death he left a considerable legacy to [[CHE]], which enabled the organisation to present the [[Derek Oyston Film Award]] and the [[Derek Oyston Achievement Award]] in his honour. | ||
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Derek Oyston (1930–2005) was a schoolteacher living in Gateshead. He experienced abuse from his pupils when they discovered he was gay, and gave up teaching. On his death he left a considerable legacy to CHE, which enabled the organisation to present the Derek Oyston Film Award and the Derek Oyston Achievement Award in his honour.
