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eNews- September 2016
IN THIS ISSUE Welcome Back to top
Welcome A very warm welcome to my first Newsletter as Secretary – rest assured that if you’re unhappy with any of the content, it almost certainly happened on Simon’s watch and Olympic Gold Medal he’s to blame! Except for the golden Olympic news, of course, that unfolded in August following my arrival! OC Cricket While on the subject of Simon, I am sure you would all want me to express your thanks OC News for all that he has done for the Society over so many years; and personally I owe him OC Sporting News an enormous debt of gratitude for the wise, entertaining and generous counsel he has provided over the Summer. OCs in Print It’s a great pleasure to be an editor at last, and I hope that what we manage to include In Memoriam in the Newsletters will be informative and interesting. I intend to adhere to my predecessor’s well established cycle of sending three per year, and obviously we are Provisional Events reliant on OC’s actually telling us what they are doing. This is very much the forum for Programme keeping your community [the OCS] up to date. The Cliftonian Society is now the umbrella term for a number of interconnected activities, but this in no way detracts from Miscellanea our desire for the alumni – the OC’s – to be able to interact as alumni. Keep in Touch
UPCOMING EVENTS
19 Jan OC Lodge Meeting, London 24 Jan Bristol Branch AGM and drinks 25 Jan Cambridge Dinner 28 Jan Memorial for Dudley Fromant 31 Jan Exeter Dinner 3 Feb Informal Curry
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Night - OC Parents & Guests 27 Feb Oxford Choral Recital and Dinner 27 Apr OC Lodge Meeting, London 6 May Reunion for those who left between 1993 - 2001 3 Jul OC Cricket Week 3-7th July 2016
FORWARD TO A FRIEND Know someone who might be interested in this email? Why not forward this email to them. Within the next few weeks, you should also receive the latest edition of the magazine. UPDATE YOUR Bob Acheson has produced another rabbit from the hat, and we thank him for all his DETAILS sterling work in this area [almost certainly for the last time]. Additionally, there is a supplement about the history of science at Clifton, which should be a fascinating read. It has been written [in the main] by Neil Ingram, to whom our thanks are due, and If you have recently moved coincides with the 150th anniversary of the Science School in 2017. The school plans house or changed your email to celebrate this anniversary in style next October, and we are hoping that practising address, please contact the scientists in the OC community will volunteer to help make that a memorable occasion office on – any early declarations of interest will be gratefully received. [email protected] Just two more things before we get to the Owsley story:
Many thanks to the huge numbers who have updated their personal details and returned them to the office, either electronically or by post. We are within touching distance of a very strong return rate, so please keep them coming – please bear with us whilst we take time to ensure that the information is updated correctly.
Visiting the College Campus: Old Cliftonians are as welcome as ever to visit the Campus but do need to be aware that, like all schools, the site is not 'open access', nor are all times of day suitable. If you would like to visit, please call the OC Office to arrange things. We look forward to seeing you.
Olympic Gold Medal Back to top
On August 6th, 2016, Lily Owsley [WT 2013] made a little bit of history when she became the first female OC to become an Olympian, when she played against Australia in the opening Group B Hockey fixture at the Rio Olympics.
Thirteen days later, she made history on a much grander scale when she became the first Cliftonian to win a Gold Medal at any Olympics, when she featured in the penalty shoot-out victory against the Netherlands.
Lily scored twice in the Group games, again in the Quarter Final romp against Spain and then the final itself.
Lily joined the Pre in 2006, and went through West Town in the Upper School, before heading for the University of Birmingham. When she arrived at Clifton, she was in fact a footballer, but she caught the hockey bug and went on to play for the school and the national age-group teams with distinction. A formidable athlete, Lily managed to master the intricacies of hockey in double quick time, and her remarkable success has come
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as no great surprise to those who coached or played with her at Clifton. She also managed to win a silver medal at the 2014 Commonwealth Games for England.
Congratulations, Lily! A great moment for you and your family, and also for us here in Bristol as we bathe in some reflected glory! And good luck with your second year at Birmingham – we hope you complete it in the more usual time frame!
And finally, some Clifton Olympic questions [answers in Miscellanea below]:
1. Name the member of staff who competed as an Olympic hurdler. 2. Name the Oakeley's boy who managed the Nigerian Olympic team at Helsinki in 1952. 3. Name the Head Master who served on the committee that set up the modern Olympics.
OC Cricket Back to top
Commem Cricket – The Charlie Colquhoun Plate
The sun was shining and a young OC XI batted first in this year's 20/20 version of the traditional Commem fixture.
A competitive afternoon ensued, with the OC innings underpinned by 65 off 45 balls from Tom Smith. The target of 140 was demanding, and the School XI never quite managed to get on terms, finishing their 20 overs on 119 – only Louie Shaw [NT] with 38 threatened to scupper an OC victory.
Link to photo board.
Cricketer Cup
Rain badly interfered with this year's campaign, necessitating re-arranged fixtures and much-altered line-ups for every outing. A first round victory over St Edward's Martyrs was achieved at the second attempt, which pitched us into a tie against a strong Cranleigh XI. Again, it needed a second Sunday to resolve the match, and we unfortunately lost by 6 wickets in the 45th over.
Cricket Week 2016
This was an immensely successful week – the sun shone most of the time; OC faces old and new turned out both for us and some of our opponents; and the standard was good, with a competitive edge.
Monday – thrilling last over win against the Clifton Badgers. Tuesday – thrilling win against The Flaming Sambucas with 1 ball to spare. Wednesday – dominant victory against the Old Bristolians. Thursday – fell 34 runs short against the Gloucester Gypsies. Friday – fell 53 runs short against the Free Foresters.
Link to photo board.
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OC News Back to top
Congratulations to Richard Howells
Dr Richard Howells [Pre and BH 1974] has been elected to a Visiting Fellowship at Exeter College, Oxford, in 2017.
Congratulations to Christopher Southgate
Christopher Southgate [WaH 1970] is now Associate Professor in Interdisciplinary Theology at the University of Exeter.
The publication of his new poetry collection, Chasing the Raven, will be launched at the 2016 Greenbelt Festival.
Congratulations to Andrew Nethsingha [WaH 1985]
Former music scholar, Andrew, has recently been appointed University Organist at Cambridge. The previous four holders of the post were Boris Ord, David Willcocks, George Guest and Stephen Cleobury. So his appointment means 3 of the last 5 University Organists have been Cliftonians!
Congratulations to John Cleese [NT 1958] who is to Receive Rose d’Or Lifetime Achievement Award
British actor, comedian and OC John Cleese will be honored with the Rose d’Or Award for lifetime achievement at the 55th annual ceremony, to be held in Berlin on September 13.
Cleese began his career in the mid-1960s. He is renowned for his television work as part of the Monty Python team and for his self-penned sitcom Fawlty Towers. He is also widely recognized for appearances in films such as Clockwise and A Fish Called Wanda, as well as the Harry Potter series.
Cleese commented: “I am delighted by this chance to annoy Terry Gilliam and I’m also very humbled by the offer of an all-expenses-paid holiday in Berlin.”
The media director at the European Broadcasting Union (EBU), Jean Philip De Tender, said: “The EBU believes no one is more deserving of the Rose d’Or lifetime achievement award than John Cleese. He has been making audiences around the world laugh for 50 years and his writing and instantly recognizable performances have contributed to some of the best and funniest entertainment on television and in film.”
Rose d’Or compère BBC broadcaster Paddy O’Connell added: “John Cleese helped
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invent TV entertainment—but has never forgotten the producers who put him on the screen. He knows the business inside out as writer, actor and performer. He’s a rare public figure in the English-speaking world for learning German as a young man and told Der Spiegel he only wished it was his first language. For these reasons and thousands more, including a dead parrot, he’s the perfect fit to pick up the Rose d’Or lifetime achievement award in Berlin.” 1862 Club celebrates its third Annual Lunch – 6th May 2016
The third annual lunch of the 1862 Club was held on 6th May and saw the sun shining on the Close offering a magnificent view of the College from the Cricket Pavilion.
The largest gathering so far, over 30, enjoyed an excellent meal prepared by the School Caterers before being welcomed by the new Head Master, Dr Tim Greene.
Read more …
Link to photo board.
OC Sporting News Back to top
OC Team Wins South West 7s Tournament
Class of 2014, Ed Tait, James Morris, Sam Lewis, Ben Helps, Harri Williams, Kieran Harris, Henry Watson, Mie Sekibo, Ollie James, Josh Packer and Julian Mogg were the winners of the South West 7s Tournament in Bristol on Saturday 11th June 2016
Congratulations!!!
To read more click here. Congratulations to Jonathan Haward [SH 1976]
OC Jonathan Haward has won outright the Duke of Cambridge competition at Bisley. There were 884 competitors. He scored an impressive 50 out of 50 with 10 V-bulls (at 900 yards), tieing with two others; he went on to win the tie-shoot in misty rain.
Congratulations to Stephen Lapage
Stephen Lapage and Ian Barrowcliffe (both Rowlands Castle) won the Hampshire Seniors Foursomes Championship on Tuesday 9 August 2016.
Harleyford Golf Day – 25th September 2016
2 Honorary OCs from Kingstown GC had to leave straight after playing golf and we
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thank them for playing for us.
This was the second time the OCGS was invited to play at Harleyford, near Marlow. We all had a great time on the much improved golf course (from last year) and Rob Marsh generously provided all the drinks for us at the excellent meal, after the golf and indeed, for some, during the golf. We had a fun competition among ourselves and the winners were as follows: nearest the pin on 12th hole John Dyson; longest drive on the 17th (on the fairway) Tony Williams; first stableford score Tony Williams (probably with being given too many gimmes); second was Mike Fawcett with 37 points; third was Robin King with 35 points; 4th= with 32 points Andy Rosser and Mike Innes.
Thought must be given as to how we can attract a larger number of golfers from the Home Counties and around the Bristol area for next year as we all had a very enjoyable day out that Sunday.
Andy Rosser, Mike Fawcett, Robert Skinner, Robert Dyson, Mike Innes, Rob Marsh,John Dyson; front row Robin King, Stephen Lapage, Tony Williams and Matt Biddle
OCs in Print Back to top
Season of the Moon
Rabbi Yaakov Asher (John) Sinclair [PH 1967] presented his new book Season of the Moon at the St John's Wood Synagogue in July 2016. This made up part of the Seuda Shlishit (The Third Meal) celebration.
S is for Stranger – Book Review
Charlie Phillips [OH 2000] writing under the name "Louise Stone" has just published S is for Stranger and there has been praise aplenty:
A gripping debut psychological thriller you don’t want to miss!
‘Louise Stone is an exciting new talent to watch. S is for Stranger is full of tension and atmosphere. A hugely compelling read.’ – Amanda Jennings, author of In Her Wake
There are two sides to every story. But only one is true.
Jim Andrews – Clifton Cricket Professional
A new book is in the offing, which wants to explore the life of former cricket
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professionals at public schools. The writers aim to have a chapter about Jim Andrew [professional at Clifton 1965-96]. If you have reminiscences of Jim, please send them to Douglas Henderson at [email protected].
Risen From the Ashes
OC Jeffrey Kershaw [PH 1965] has published a novel – Risen From the Ashes.
Risen from the Ashes is a psychological crime novel. Its anti-hero is a psychopathic man who has achieved success in a company based in the City of London. He is CEO of Solstice, a company supplying night viewers and army transport vehicles and other ancillary equipment to Third World countries.
Read more … Misty by Tony Lewis-Jones [WiH 1976]
Tony Lewis-Jones' latest ebook, Misty, is currently on sale at www.amazon.co.uk. It is in the Top 100 at Amazon UK and has received a puckish and erudite review by Wheldon. OC's please do not use the review option that Amazon provides, we have our own in house reviewers and do not therefore need further reviews.
In Memoriam Back to top
It is with much regret that we notify you of the death of the following Old Cliftonians that have not been previously reported. We offer our sympathies to their families and friends.
Any obituaries that we have received can be found on the OC website here.
Barrie Bernstein [PH 1955] in 2015.
Peter Hole [WaH 1961] on 31 March 2016.
Roger Fulton [ST 1961] on 25 April 2016.
David Newman [ST 1950] on 26 April 2016.
Quintin Bradshaw [ST 1980] on 2 May 2016.
Dudley Dennington [DH 1944] on 12 May 2016.
Brian Dicker [OH 1953] on 11 June 2016.
Mrs Clemence Boyd [Honorary OC] on 13 June 2016.
Hugh Thomson-Glover [Chaplain at Clifton 1963-70] on 18 June 2016.
John Phillips [NT 1958] on 23 June 2016 .
Roger Brown [DH 1943] on 2 July 2016.
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Michael Palmer [ST 1943] on 11 July 2016.
Robert Lindsay [SH 1947] on 20 July 2016.
Peter Ferner [PH 1960] on 21 July 2016.
James Light [OH 1951] on 6 August 2016.
John Ridd [NT 1941] on 16 August 2016.
Sandy MackKenzie [NT 1949] on 24 August 2016.
Harold Freedman [PH 1956] on 1 September 2016.
Robert Jagoe [WaH 1953] on 14 September 2016.
Provisional Events Programme Back to top
Sir David Willcocks Memorial Concert and Dinner – 1st October 2016 Clifton College, College Road, Bristol BS8 3HE 1 Oct 2016 More information
Cardiff OC Dinner – 14th October 2016 Cardiff and County Club, Westgate St, Cardiff CF10 1DA 14 Oct 2016 More information
OC Lodge Meeting – 20th October 2016 Freemason Hall, 60 Great Queen St, , London WC2B 5AZ 20 Oct 2016 More information
Ontario Social – 26th October 2016 Duke of York, 39 Prince Arthur Avenue, Toronto, Ontario Canada M5R 1B2 26 Oct 2016 More information
OC Society AGM – 11th November 2016 Pavilion, Clifton College, College Road, Bristol BS8 3HE 11 Nov 2016 More information
Bristol Dinner – 11th November 2016 Big School, Clifton College, Clifton College, College Road Bristol BS8 3HE 11 Nov 2016 More information
OC Lodge Meeting – 12th November 2016 Freemason's Hall, Park Street, Bristol BS1 5NH 12 Nov 2016 More information
London Dinner – 22nd November 2016 East India Club, Clive Room and East India Room, 16 St James's Square, London SW1Y 4LH 22 Nov 2016 More information
OC Lodge Meeting – 19th January 2017 Freemason Hall, 60 Great Queen St, , London WC2B 5AZ 19 Jan 2017 More information
Cambridge Dinner – 25th January 2017
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Selwyn College, Grange Road, Cambridge, CB3 9DQ 25 Jan 2017 More information
Oxford Choral Recital and Dinner – 27 February 2017 Exeter College, Turl Street, Oxford, OX1 3DP 27 Feb 2017 More information
OC Lodge Meeting – 27th April 2017 Freemason Hall, 60 Great Queen St, London WC2B 5AZ 27 Apr 2017 More information
Reunion for those who left between 1993 – 2001 – 6th May 2017 Clifton College, College Road, Bristol BS8 3HE 6 May 2017 More information
2007 Leavers Reunion, Saturday – 8th July 2017 The Pavilion, Clifton College, College Road, Bristol BS8 3HE 8 Jul 2017 More information
Miscellanea Back to top
Lily's Gold Medal is the perfect justification for a brisk jog through Clifton's Olympic past [with thanks to the Archivist, Dr Knighton]:
Silver Medals
Henry Leaf – Rackets [Singles] 1908 Charles Rought – Rowing 1912 Jerry Cornes – 1500 metres 1932
Bronze Medals
Harry van Bergen [for USA] – Sailing 1900 Geoffrey Hall-Say – Skating 1908 Henry Leaf – Rackets [Doubles] 1908 William Anderson – Ice Hockey 1924 Stephen Rowbotham – Rowing 2008
Competed at Olympics
John Walker – Rowing 1912 George Burt – Fencing 1920, 1924 Simon Hazlitt – Hockey 1996 Justin Chaston – 3000 metres Steeplechase 1996, 2000, 2004
Selected but did not compete
Andrew Hatch – Hockey 1908 Kenneth Pridie – Discus 1932
And the answers to the questions posed at the end of the Lily Owsley piece are as follows:
1. Raymond Barkway 2. Villiers Powell 3. John Percival
Do you know what this is? Answer in the next edition!
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Keep in Touch Back to top
Keeping in Touch at www.oc-online.co.uk
We encourage you to register on the OC Website if you haven’t already done so at www.oc-online.co.uk. Many OCs are taking advantage of the ability to access their contemporaries via the site and to keep in touch with the OC activities. You can also promote your business through the Old Cliftonian Business Network. Developing this area of activity is still very much work in progress but we are delighted to see that a number of OCs have now offered to come back to the School to help with career development and mentoring opportuntities for our pupils.
There are a number of Social Networking sites for OC’s, please click on link for:
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