OLD Eastbournian

The College Archives

We have continued in 2014, like most schools, to research and expand our record of the role of Old Eastbournians in the Great War. hanks to the unremitting photographs and documents. efforts of Bill Bowden The Revd Frederick Williams was T (W 1961–65), we now know headmaster from 1906 to 1924 that 1,015 boys and nine staff and married Muriel Oxley whose (133 more than were originally four brothers all attended the recorded) served in the armed College. forces and that no fewer than 174 Alan Oxley, the third brother, boys gave their lives. And this in died while acting as a Forward a school whose numbers in the Observation Officer with the years immediately prior to the Royal Garrison Artillery in a war averaged 187. former German concrete pillbox The Archives team in front of the Great War exhibition on Devonshire We have arranged for the near Ypres. A heavy shell hit the Society Day 2014: Simon Wood, Michael Partridge, Pat Larkin and Bill names of those boys who died corner of it, killing Alan, who Bowden and whose sacrifice was never was aged just 20, on 10 Decem- previously recorded to be added ber 1917. Mr and Mrs Williams’ or elsewhere. We have begun perhaps a little larger and cer- to the inscriptions in the Memo- grand-daughter Virginia, with her an arrangement with the SDS tainly more impressive. It has now rial Arch. The new stones, funded son Philip O’Conor, kindly lent to Company, who do similar work replaced the one in Big School, by the Arnold Embellishers, were the Archives a large collection of with around 100 schools, to digi- which will be passed on to the dedicated at the annual Remem- letters and photographs relating tize our unique and irreplaceable local Sea Cadets, TS Eastbourne. brance Day ceremony on Sunday 9 to Alan; these include no fewer photo collection. This we shall We contribute substantially November. In addition a new Roll than 17 letters of condolence sent progress as funds become avail- to the articles in the annual Old of Honour with extended biogra- to his mother by his military col- able. The digital archive, which Eastbournian magazine, which phies and including photographs leagues of all ranks. We used this will be fully searchable, will in we co-edit. We also compile of more than half of those who priceless memorabilia to mount a time be made available to OEs via and publish obituaries for the died will be published on the Devonshire Day and Speech Day the Eastbournian Society website. 50 or so OEs and former staff of Eastbournian Society website exhibition based on Alan’s short We were pleased to host whose deaths we are notified. shortly. life and tragic death. David Barnes, a former This year we recorded the lives As other schools, villages and This, complemented teacher at Bradfield of Chris Kirk-Greene, teacher of towns pursue similar aims, we by a similar archive College, for three modern languages for 37 years, have handled an unprecedented from the Passmore days in June when Ian Fraser (formerly Sykes) (P number of enquiries about Great family, is reported he examined every 1947–51), a musician of rare War casualties, as well as the more fully on Eastbournian talents and Richard Vaughan (S usual family and author enquiries. pages 24–26. from 1870 to 1941–45), medieval historian and You will find acknowledgement While this today. David is ornithologist, and many others of of our assistance in the recently work on the researching an extraordinary and diverse range published book Public Schools and Great War has the history of of talents and activities. the Great War by Anthony Seldon constituted Fives in Public Complementary to this work, and David Walsh. We also assisted our major Schools and we maintain an extensive OE and editor Nicholas Antram in his work occupation has given us a staff biographical library which on the new edition of Pevsner’s this year, we CD containing a continually grows as more infor- Sussex East (2013) which now continue to summary history mation becomes available. Please contains exceptionally precise record, dissemi- of the game at send us information about your information on the architecture nate and promote the College. This is own activities and those of other of the College and of the town the College’s rich more fully described OEs and former staff whom you generally. history and heritage, The HMS Marlborough on pages 67–68. Under may meet, read or hear of. We have also been involved with believing it to be one plaque Spencer Beal’s leader- The College Archives team, a team researching the lives of the of our unique distinc- ship since 1984, Fives Simon Wood, Pat Larkin, Sheila 51 boys whose names are recorded tions in the world of independent has enjoyed an extraordinary Partridge, Paul Jordan and the on the Ascham Arch in Carlisle schools. We give talks to new staff renaissance with successes for writer, most of whom are volun- Road. These boys were pupils at and to every Year 11 pupil, as well both boy and girl pupils. We have teers, remain enthusiastic and the former Ascham/St Vincent’s as to external bodies, sometimes asked Spencer to provide a record dedicated to the special work prep schools and five went on to discovering extraordinary degrees of these 30 years and this also is to that they do for the College. And the College before losing their of interest and knowledge. We be found on pages 67–68. during the summer Patrick Davies lives in the Great War. The result, host Service at School (S@S) Earlier this year we were (Pw 2008–13) put in several weeks’ we hope, will be published later pupils on Mondays and mount approached by the Royal Navy worth of invaluable work for us. In in 2015. Our relationship with historical exhibitions which this Old Comrades Club in Eastbourne December we lost our dear friend the arch stems from the fact that year covered Bishop Walter Carey, which was closing due to declining and colleague Bill Bowden OE this is the last remaining physical Chaplain 1936–40 and 1945–48, membership. They wished to pass who died while undergoing heart remnant of Ascham, the College Sir Hugh Casson PPRA OE, Archi- on to us a brass HMS Marlborough surgery. His enthusiasm and his prep school from 1945 until 1977, tect and President of the Royal plaque which had hung in their research skills are irreplaceable, and carries memories for every Academy and Notable OE Girls. lounge since 1988. It is of solid as was his endearing personality. Ascham educated OE. We continue to receive gifts cast brass, highly polished and We shall miss him. A major project this year of photographs and memorabilia mounted on a mahogany back Michael Partridge has been the archiving of the and we sometimes purchase board, similar to the one that pre- [email protected] Williams, Oxley and O’Conor articles or books on the internet viously hung in Big School, though 01323 451901 48 The College Archives – donations and acquisitions 2014 Bob Barnard (W 1959–63) Three Nicholas (Pw 1962–65) & Stephen Virginia and Philip O’Conor Purchased 78rpm records of The Mikado at Gosse (Pw 1965–69)Documentary Loan of a large archive of material Ascham in 1959 and photographic records of their relating to the Revd FFS Williams, Bronze athletics medal, not inscribed Richard Bones (W 1950–53) grandfather’s (Ernest Marson his wife, the Oxley brothers and Ascham and College memorabilia. Gosse MC & Bar) and father’s Alan Oxley who died in 1917 on Book: Killer Elite by Ranulph Eight College exercise books, (Peter Marson Gosse MC, Pw the Somme Fiennes (This purports to describe c.1951 1933–37) service in WW1 and WW2 John Oecken (S 1941–46) the way in which Mike Kealy (W 1959–63) was murdered on the Estate of Bill Bowden (W 1961–65) CR Goulden (Pw 1962–64) Blue books for 1946 Brecon Beacons in 1963) 28 books of reference Booklet: New Writing from Diane Quinnell Photos: Beresford Eastbourne College Book: Forgotten Stars, the Will Clayton, son of Geoff House school biography of John Stuart (Croall) (S 1943–47) and nephew of Ian Mr DF Haddow Memorabilia Geoff Reynolds (R 1957–60) (S 1912–15), silent film star (P43–45) Photos: Gym teams relating to Peggy Hindley Portrait and group photo Book: Pevsner’s Sussex East, 2013 1944, 45 and 46 Estate of Chris Kirk-Greene Eric Smith (G 1948–52) Photo: edition, edited by Nicholas Antram Colin Coulson Photos from an Photos, memorabilia and about 1952 1st XV rugby team 100 books about the history of Book: English Public Schools by album once owned by Peter St JA Harvey Smith (R 1980–84) public schools Rex Warner Seager (Pw 1944–48) Various memorabilia and whole Mike Drummond–Brady Henry Lucas (B 1947–51) Photo: school photo 1984 Book: Public Schools and the General Inspection 1951 Great War by Anthony Seldon and (B 1942–47) Photo: Blackwater Brian Wilson (S 1949–53) David Walsh cricket team 1947 Clifford Mould (R 1956–60 Photos Whole school photo 1951. Ken Gibbs Photos and and other memorabilia Order of Service for Roger Book: Taking Command by General information about his father Michael North (S 1961–66) Books: Holloway (P 1947–51) at St Sir David Richards (W 1965–70) GK Gibbs (S 1911–13) Ex Oriente Salus by VM Allom Margaret’s, Westminster, on Vanity Fair print: ‘The Air’ and Eastbourne College Rugby 28 February 2011 (Mr Frank Hedges Butler) Football 1900–1910 by EC Arnold

The Ascham Arch

he Ascham St Vincent’s Memorial Arch commemorating boys who died in the T First World War is a familiar landmark in Carlisle Road, and marks the site of Ascham, the College prep school, which was attended by many OEs. Its earlier history divides into two halves, the merged school Ascham St Vin- cent’s from 1908 and the two separate schools Oliver Emanuel Harry before that, Ascham, founded in Upperton in Featherstonehaugh 1889, and St Vincent’s, founded in Meads in 1886. A good deal is known about Ascham School from the history, Ascham 1889–1989, written by Gaspard Willis, son of the founder, the Revd William Newcombe Willis. Very little is known about St Vincent’s, the school which started on the Carlisle Road site and was bought by Willis in 1908. Owen Lyte John Tollemache I am recording the stories of the 51 men whose names are on the Memorial Arch, with the opportunity to acquire the school. help from many people including Eastbourne The Eastbourne Local History Society hopes College’s archives team. Researching them to publish this year a book about the men on has revealed many intriguing details of the the Arch, providing a vivid picture of the boys earlier history of the two schools. St Vincent’s who attended Ascham St Vincent’s in its early had a remarkable number of wealthy, often days and also of the war that ended their lives aristocratic pupils, because its headmaster, prematurely. There are five OEs named on the (Herbert) Martin Cooke, had departed from Arch. They are Oliver Emanuel (S 1910–11), the exclusive St George’s School, Ascot, in Harry Featherstonehaugh (W 1897–98), David 1885, taking pupils and contacts with him. He Finnimore (HB 1909–12), Owen Lyte (HB 1899– had taught Winston Churchill there as a junior 1902) and John Tollemache (HB 1906-11). master and his name is on Churchill’s reports Liz Moloney, while he was at the school. Eastbourne Local History Society Fortunately Martin Cooke did not take with him to Eastbourne the sadistic flogging prac- Can you help? tices of the Ascot headmaster, the notorious Liz would like to hear from anyone Sneyd-Kynnersley, and the school, like the who can help with her research. In Revd Willis’s Ascham, was remembered fondly particular she would like to trace copies by its alumni. In 1907 Mr Cooke married the of the Ascham St Vincent’s Chronicle widowed mother of one of the former pupils from 1915 to 1920. Please contact her whose name is on the Arch, Innes-Cross, and by email at [email protected]. departed for Ireland, leaving the Revd Willis 49 OLD Eastbournian

Eastbournian Society events

The Eastbournian Society organises a number Stephen Ward of social and cultural trips, talks and events to the Musical which all members are welcome. The first theatre trip of the year was A meeting to discuss ideas for future trips is held at the on Wednesday 15 beginning of each term at which suggestions for theatre January to see Andrew shows, visits to places of interest, London walks and so on Lloyd-Webber’s latest are discussed. We send regular email updates about future production at the events and the Eastbournian Society website has the most Aldwych Theatre in up-to-date listing of what is coming up. Here is a selection London of some of the activities that took place in 2014.

Tornado Down John Peters (second right), one of the RAF pilots shot down and held captive in the Iraq War in 1991, gave an inspirational talk in the Birley Centre on Friday 17 January. Part of the sixth form ‘Circus’ series of talks, ES members were also welcome to attend John Ryley John Ryley (B 1975–80), the Head of Sky News, spoke on the changing nature of television journalism at the Birley Centre Quiz night on Thursday 23 January. He is pictured here The annual quiz chatting with Jane Wilders, Head of Careers, night and dinner was at the reception afterwards held on Saturday 1 February, its popularity not lessened by the fact that the prize is still merely a Mars bar each for the winning team

Cabinet War Rooms A visit to the Cabinet War Rooms, the wartime bunker that sheltered Churchill and his government during the London Blitz, was made on Friday 31 January

Sports dinner The sports dinner held on Saturday 8 February had Blithe Spirit an ‘African Safari’ The Gielgud Theatre was the theme and helped Houses of Parliament venue for our London theatre trip raise funds towards A visit to Westminster was made on on Wednesday 26 March, when a overseas sports Saturday 29 March, when the group group saw Dame Angela Lansbury trips for pupils, with took a self-guided audio tour around in the role of Madame Arcati, 10% of ticket sales the parliamentary estate, including the eccentric medium in Noel going to the charity St Stephen’s Hall, the Central Lobby, Coward’s witty comedy Children on the Edge both the Lords and the Commons (COTE) chambers, as well as the Royal Gallery and the Robing Room 50 City of London churches A guided tour though the churches and gardens of the City of London was a popular trip on Wednesday 17 June. With Wren expert Tony Tucker as guide, the group visited five Wren churches, including St Stephen Walbrook and St Mary- le-Bow, where they stopped for Reception for grandparents lunch. At One New Change they Each year we hold a reception for grandparents of had a panoramic view across the current pupils, who can take a tour of the College and City skyline meet afterwards for a drinks reception; this year’s was held on Saturday 3 May

Handbagged On Thursday 31 July a group of ES members Curious Incident went to the Vaudeville Theatre to see A theatre trip to see The Handbagged, a play Curious Incident of the Dog exploring the relationship in the Night-time had been between the Queen and delayed from earlier in the Prime Minister Margaret year but we finally got to Thatcher see it at the Gielgud Theatre on Thursday 10 July Little Venice Little Venice, close St Paul’s Cathedral to Paddington, was the location for A small group of ES members went to St Paul’s Cathedral on Saturday this year’s London 20 September for a guided tour, which included the cathedral church guided walk on floor and the crypt, the Chapel of St Michael and St George, and the Saturday 13 Quire, as well as the famous Geometric Staircase, which featured in September. the Harry Potter films as a stairwell in Hogwarts A unique combination of white stucco, greenery and water, it boasts the finest early Victorian domestic architecture in London

Brideshead Revisited Derek Granger (Pw 1935–39) gave a talk in the Birley Centre on Wednesday 15 October, giving some behind-the-scenes Eastbourne history talk insights on the making of Granada TV’s Local historian Paul Jordan gave an entertaining Brideshead Revisited, of which he was talk to ES members on the history of Eastbourne executive producer. He was joined by from 1914 to 1926, seen through the eyes of a local actors Anthony Andrews (Sebastian family. The talk, the first in a series of five which will Flyte), left, and Nickolas Grace (Anthony continue the story through the twentieth century, Blanche), right, who provided some was in the Long Room on Thursday 6 November reminiscences of their own

King Charles III Our final theatre trip of the year was to Wyndham’s Theatre on Wednesday 12 November to see King Charles III, a controversial look at the people beneath the crowns, the unwritten rules of our democracy, and the conscience of the Royal Family

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about his career. He originally to do an MA, where he trained News of OEs, qualified as a chartered account- with Leander. He trialled for a ant, then became Director, while with British Rowing but staff and some others Accounting Services for the RAC then switched to Germany as he motoring organisation. Later he has dual nationality. It was with was Finance Director of Deinhard the German team that he won The OE news pages are compiled from updates & Co Ltd, fine wine shippers, then the final in August. A few weeks Finance Director of the King’s later he visited the College and is submitted by OEs and others, and also from items that School, Canterbury, and also of the pictured here with Ben Jourdain, appear in newspapers, magazines and online. If you Lord’s Taverners cricket charity. master-in-charge of rowing. have any news that you would like us to feature please Martin Ball (S 1978-82) has been Tim Barraclough (S 1978–83) contact David Blake at drblake@eastbourne-college. appearing in The Phantom of the is now a Director at the Scot- Opera at Her Majesty’s Theatre in tish Court Service in Edinburgh, co.uk or write to the Eastbournian Society office at the London, playing the part of Mon- having pursued a career in the address in the Contacts section on page 92. sieur André. Before that he played civil service in Whitehall, Brus- Horace Hardwick in Top Hat at the sels and, since 1999, what is now Chris Abbey (Pw 1958–63) was Hilary Armitage (Wt 1992–94) Aldwych Theatre, London, and in the Scottish Government in a made a Fellow of the Institute married Adrian Saunders on 7 the UK national tour. variety of senior posts. He’s also of Circuit Technology in Febru- June 2012 at St Mary’s, Silchester on the board of the National Youth ary 2014. Although still running in Hampshire. Orchestras of Scotland. More his London-based IT solutions importantly, he says, he’s married company (Softsel Limted), he Paul Baker (P 1961-66) has sent with three teenaged kids with all manages to find time to continue us a photo and some information the challenges that brings. He and with his hobby of underwater his wife Sally will be helping his photography, with many photos School House contemporary Mike recently taken in South East Asia, Oliver (S 1978–83) celebrate a Indonesia and Australia uploaded significant birthday soon; he also to his website www.scubastuff. remains in touch with Philip, Sally net. He hopes to achieve his 600th and Mark Le Brocq (C 1979–84) – photo dive during 2015. especially now Mark’s son Flynn Simon Barr (P 2001–04) was one has arrived in Edinburgh for his university degree. Tim’s trying to Ibiye Adoki (B 2002–07) was of the crew who won the final of the Lightweight Men’s Eight at make up for what he sees as the married to James Crook (C one major deficiency in his East- 2002–07) at Holy Trinity Church the World Rowing Championships bourne education – the school at in Eastbourne on 2 August 2014. A in Amsterdam in August 2014. the time almost entirely ignoring photograph including a number of Simon rowed while at the College football as a sport – by playing OE guests is on page 7. and went on to study at Durham, then Oxford Brookes University occasional five-a-side games

Peter Albrecht Peter Albrecht (B 1947–48) has working our garden – rhododen- work, I guess I’m proudest of my and am proud of having received been in email correspondence drons, flowers and vegetables – to participation in the Civil Rights a reward for compassionate ser- with the College Archivist, Michael the point of near exhaustion, and Movement beginning in the late vice. I think I received far more Partridge, and sent him these fall happily asleep over our books 1950s. I wish I could truthfully than I gave: most of my patients interesting facts about his life and after dinner. Professionally, I went say that I knew Dr Martin Luther were marvellous people and I was career: ‘What’s most important straight from Harvard Law in King, but I met him only once or able to form close relationships to me, in looking back, is perhaps 1955 to Ropes & Gray, in Boston, twice – once when he came to not only with them but with their the least interesting to others: six and stayed there throughout my Boston to lead a march, and I was family caregivers. I’m so glad I marvellous children (four biologi- career, retiring from active prac- selected to be one of the people did this work – it’s informed my cal, two adopted) doing everything tice in 1993. I was fortunate to who were supposed to surround own views on end of life issues. from producing so-called ‘reality represent a Boston bank which was him at a distance of 10–12 feet, And Eastbourne is an important TV’ shows in Hollywood to being a a leader in financing, first, motion and stay between him and anyone early high spot in my life. I think security guard at a Boston hospi- picture production when that was in the crowds who we thought I’m being truthful in saying it’s tal, and a marriage (my second) of the bailiwick of the major studios might be a troublemaker. Merci- the only secondary school I really almost 40 years now to Margaret in Hollywood, and later, television fully, I had no problems. Given the loved, where I felt I belonged. And Page, who was born in England and and other entertainment fields. level of violence in Boston then I think that formed a solid founda- came to the US in 1963 for a visit That work brought me to London and what later happened to King, tion for my later schooling, leading of a year or so. Luckily for me, when my client began to finance I guess I was lucky. My firm was a not only to the legal career, but the visit never ended! I cannot ATV and the activities of one of marvellous support: at that time, also to the ability to do the unex- imagine being happier. After my the more extraordinary people especially before the assassina- pected, like actively participate retirement from active legal prac- I’ve ever met: Lew Grade, later tion of JFK, some clients looked in the Civil Rights Movement (as tice, we had an antiques shop on Sir Lew, finally Lord Grade of a bit askance at an establishment opposed to writing a check). I feel the coast of Maine for many years, Elstree. This involved long and lawyer participating in picketing I’ve been extraordinarily lucky, and then retired from antiques intense period in London working and marching. After I retired, or perhaps blessed, depending on around 2008. We did a lot of for- not only with the Grade team but I looked around for volunteer one’s theology. Either way, I feel eign travel together, and I made with lawyers at Linklaters and opportunities. Then I found what overwhelmingly grateful.’ annual canoe trips to the Canadian Allen & Overy and a few other City turned out to be a calling: becom- Editors’ note: Peter was an Amer- Arctic for about 10 years. I miss firms. The work was demanding, ing a hospice volunteer visiting on ican Exchange Scholar for one those trips, but rotator cuff issues exhausting – and great fun! I’m so a regular basis people who’d been year at the College and now lives put a stop to them around 2005. lucky to have been paid for doing given terminal prognoses of six in Newbury, Massachusetts. He is We spend our days now primarily what I loved! Outside of my legal months or less. I took to the work, one of the OE reps in the USA.

53 OLD Eastbournian and forlornly following the once news from them, so if you would mighty Hibernian FC. like to get in touch with Anthony please contact the ES office. Kenneth Barton (S 1944–47) is happily retired in Western Aus- David Candlin (R 1949–54) came to tralia. He has played the organ and the College from St Bede’s, where sung in choirs until fairly recently; his father was headmaster. He was both activities he says started in one of the first boys to enter the Eastbourne under Dr Alden and Mr new Reeves which was housed in tions in Brazil, Europe and the USA. what is now Craig House. Unusu- Phillipson. He remains active by China. In November 2013 he was Since moving to Saquarema, about ally, during his schooldays he kept playing nine holes of golf twice a transferred to the newly opened 100 km from Rio de Janeiro, he a detailed daily diary of events. week. studio in Shanghai. Haval is a SUV has stopped exhibiting. In January He has now, some sixty or so years sub-brand of Great Wall Motors 2014, his brother Peter (P 1956–60) later, used this diary to describe which pioneers the SUV market and Peter’s eldest son Mark spent what life was like for a boy in that in China, and Chris is pictured a week visiting Stephen. They are era. The result is a fascinating and here with the Haval Coupe at the pictured here, left to right, Mark’s unique record of life in a boys’ Beijing Auto Show 2014. It is his daughter Samantha, Stephen, Mark public school in the early 1950s. first contribution after his move to and Peter. The full record is to be added to Shanghai. the Eastbournian Society website Alex Boggis (Pw 2006–11) was later this year. selected for the English Students rugby squad which faced Portu- Thomas Candy (R 1969–74) plays gal in January 2014. The squad, real tennis at Hampton Court and selected from trials held at would be interested to hear if Loughborough University, included any other OEs play real tennis or students from across the country rackets. He says: ‘We may be able and offers an opportunity for them to form a team and play a couple to play at an international level of matches’. while studying. Alex, who studied Macroscelides micus (not an OE) Classics at Nottingham University, Harry in Sussex Life Peter Coals (R 2003–08) was one played for both the university 1st of a team of biologists led by Harry Bentley (W 2005–08) fea- XV as well as Nottingham Rugby John Dumbacher of the Califor- tured in the August 2014 edition Club. of Sussex Life magazine, where he nia Academy of Sciences in San talked about his life as a jockey. Francisco, who announced the He was Goodwood Racecourse’s discovery of a new species of 2014 Ambassador, and says that Bill Castellan (B 1953–56) has elephant shrew in June 2014. The the Glorious Goodwood Festival made a scale model of the South- shrew, given the scientific name is one of his favourites during the ern ‘Schools’ class locomotive Macroscelides micus, inhabits flat season. Harry has always had ‘Eastbourne’. The model is scratch an ancient volcanic formation in a keen interest in horses, having built to a scale of 7mm to the Namibia and has red fur that helps started riding at the age of three. foot, mainly in nickel silver and it blend in with the colour of its He grew up locally to Goodwood brass. The only parts which were rocky surroundings. in Sullington, just outside Stor- purchased ready-made were the Robert Cohen (R 1977–82) took rington in West Sussex. He spent driving wheels as castings, the his one-man tragicomedy High the first three months of 2014 nameplates, the electric motor, Vis, the story of Quint, a traffic riding for Ismail Mohammed’s John Boyd QC (G 1948–53) came the gear box and the front lamps. warden under siege from an Millennium Stables during the to the College on 19 December The rest was fabricated from raw airgun-wielding stalker, to the Dubai International Carnival. 2014 and visited the College materials. Bill says that the model Edinburgh Fringe Festival in August On returning to the UK for the Archives, Big School and the Birley works and has a train of five 2014. In December he appeared start of the flat season, he has Centre. After a photo opportu- suitable SR coaches to pull. The as Arthur Miller in the world pre- been the retained second jockey nity on College Field, he treated ‘Eastbourne’ nameplate from the miere in Brighton of Reno, a play to His Highness Sheikh Fahad Al College Archivist Michael Partridge original locomotive hangs in Big depicting the final hours of the Thani, retained rider to trainer to lunch at the Grand, which was School, having been tracked down marriage between Marilyn Monroe Olly Steven’s Robins Farm and much appreciated. by Bill and Ian Dawson (S 1944–48) and Miller. More information about first retained jockey to Ahmed in 2008. Robert, his acting and his writing, Al Shaikh. A career highlight was Major George Brown (G 1938–43) Bill has also been researching can be found on his website www. riding six winners in an evening has written a paper entitled The the military histories of his OE bobbycohen.co.uk. meeting in Qatar in January 2014. Long War – Society and Morale, ancestors, in particular the OBE which has been published by the awarded to his great uncle Victor Ed Cooper (W 1995–2000) was UK National Defence Association. Castellan (S & W 1885–91) in 1919 Sam Billett (W 1997–2002) and married to Katie Gorrill (B 1997– It can be downloaded from their for courageous action in regard to his wife Joana are parents to a 99) in summer 2014. baby boy called Lourenço, born on website at www.uknda.org. a burning ammunition train. This detail has been lodged with the 9 November 2013. In January 2014 Nicholas Cooper (S 1964–68) was Anthony Butlin (P 1960–65), along College archives. he left the PR agency Edelman to appointed a Commander of the with a few friends, has ownership join Schillings, the reputation and Order of the British Empire (CBE) (G 2001–06), fol- privacy law firm, as their Head of in several racehorses and has Chris Cheng in the New Year’s Honours List Communications. experienced a fair success rate. lowing his graduation at Coventry 2015. Nicholas, who is Chairman of He has recently returned from a University where he studied auto- Sterling Insurance Group Ltd, was Stephen Birchall (P 1954–57) long holiday travelling in Peru, motive design, worked as an awarded the honour for services to started etching lessons in 1971 Chile, Argentina and Brazil. Having exterior designer for Great Wall Philanthropy in Higher Education and from 1972 onwards had various lost touch with school friends in Motors for three years, at their and the Arts. individual and collective exhibi- Pennell he would appreciate any headquarters in Hebei Province, 54 Chris Cracknell G 1972–77), chief children he is now involved with Harry Finch (C 2011–13) was executive of the cleaning and ser- several start-ups and has helped to selected for the 15-man England vices business OCS, was speaking launch the Cultural Capital Fund squad for the ICC U19 Cricket at a luncheon in July 2014 at the which invests across the media World Cup in the UAE in February InterContinental Asiana Saigon in sector, primarily in theatre, televi- 2014. The team played against the Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, where sion and film projects introduced UAE, Sri Lanka and New Zealand James Young (B 1980–85) is the by Bob and Co Ltd. Patrick says in the group stage, and went on general manager. A photo is on that in the last couple of years to play Australia in the third-place page 7. Nicky Robertson (N 1980–82) has play off, which they won by one organised a couple of gatherings wicket. Guy Croft (G 1998–2003) married in London which have been fun, with a degree in marketing from Sarah Norman (N 2001–03) on and he is also in touch with some Newcastle University, James set 19 April 2014 at Ramster Hall other OEs including Simon Hunt (R out by flying to Greece in July in Chiddingfold, Surrey. A photo 1977–82) who works for the British 2014. At the time he said he was with OE guests is on page 7. At Council in Prague. planning on ‘sleeping in my tent, the time Sarah and Guy were under haystacks, or in cowsheds as living in Exmouth but Guy was Richard Davidson-Houston (R I go. I will be travelling on a rough planning to leave the Marines in 1986–91) tells us that he is still route through, Greece, (possi- the autumn to take up a teacher enjoying working at Channel 4. bly) Albania, Macedonia, Serbia, training post at the Royal Hospital Christopher, his third child, was Bosnia, Croatia, Slovenia, Italy, School at Holbrook near Ipswich, born in July and ‘is keeping us busy France and finally good ol’ Blighty.’ Michael Fish (R 1958–62) opened with Sarah teaching at Colchester at home in the Kent countryside’. He says his inspiration to do the the refurbished Hunstanton Sea High School. walk came from a personal hero Life Sanctuary in Norfolk, on 15 Jody Deans (Pw 2010–12) is cur- of his, Patrick Leigh Fermor, an October 2014, when this picture Anthony Crook (C 2005–10) is rently studying philosophy at author, war hero, adventurer, and was taken. The following month he going to Antarctica as a research University College London, having wandering scholar, who undertook switched on the Christmas lights in assistant for the British Antarctic had a gap year immediately after a three-year walk through Europe Polegate during the town’s annual Survey (BAS). While there he is leaving the College. In his first when he was only 18. James plans Dickensian Day on 29 November. writing a blog for the Newcastle year he rowed for the UCLBC 1st to write up his experiences in a University website. He will be crew; and in May 2014 he became book but in the meantime you can in Antarctica (based at the BAS Secretary of the UCL International read the chronicle of his journey in Rothera research station) from 9 Relations Society. He is also the a blog at www.jamesdown.tumblr. February to 12 April 2015. He then Arnold Embellishers’ youngest com. boards the BAS research vessel member, and attended the AGM (Pw 1956–59) has for the two-week voyage from on Saturday 6 September. David Dyer researched and published three Rothera to the Falkland Islands, books, each of which gives a before getting on an MoD passen- detailed history of the war ger flight home (via the Ascension memorials in the town or village Islands to refuel), arriving in the Peet, left, with Harry mentioned, together with fully UK on 19 April. illustrated details of the lives H Peet Foster (P 1970–71) got and military actions of everyone together with Harry Ureña (P James Crook (C 2002–07) was named on them. They are The 1967–71) in New York in July 2014 married to Ibiye Adoki (B 2002–07) Heroes of Hailsham, The Heroes when this picture was taken. Peet on 2 August 2014 at Holy Trinity of Hellingly, and East Dean and was an American Exchange Scholar Church in Eastbourne. A photo- Ben Deery (Pw 1998–2003) visited Friston War Memorial. David also at the College for one year and graph including a number of OE the College in March 2014 to lead enjoys golf, rambling, the Rotary Harry tells us that they shared a guests is on page 7. a workshop on King Lear in the Club, the U3A (treasurer), and a study in old Pennell House, and Dell, the College’s outdoor theatre wide range of social activities with have kept in touch on and off ever Richard Crook (Pw 1966–70) is (pictured). Speaking to Year 13 his wife. since. Peet played rugby with the to write the text of a new book English A level pupils, he shared 3rd XV and Pennell’s winning called Eastbourne in Detail, a his experiences of playing Edmund Chris Ennals (Pw 1956–60), who senior house team. He is now a 200-page full-colour publication for the RSC at Stratford-upon-Avon lives in Oslo, Norway, tells us scenic designer working on set focusing on the architectural and in New York. In a busy year he that he is still pursuing his hobby designs and project management details of the town, which will has filmed a number of roles on of piano composing converted for clients in business, television, also describe how Eastbourne television, including popular BBC into orchestral pieces. In late theatre and film and is based in was planned and developed. It is dramas Call the Midwife, Doctors, summer 2013 he gave a concert Riverside, Connecticut. anticipated that the book will be Father Brown and Our World War, at Sperlonga in Italy (halfway ready by October 2015. Richard is and in the summer also had time between Rome and Naples) where Adrian Frost (S 1992–97) was an architect partner at the firm of to get married to Emma. he played his pieces on the piano appointed Deputy Headmaster of John D Clarke in Eastbourne. He and then presented the orches- Brighton College Abu Dhabi with is also Architectural Advisor to the Michael Dix (P 1957–62) retired tral versions. You can find him on effect from September 2014. Eastbourne Society, which aims to from Cluttons LLP at the end of YouTube by searching ‘Chris Ennals Adrian read biological sciences encourage high standards of archi- 2013. He remains as a Trustee of Music’. Since the start of 2014 at Magdalen College, Oxford, and tecture and town planning while Cluttons Pension Fund and is on he has also been honorary joint took his PGCE at the University at the same time respecting the the Conservative National Prop- editor of Classic Lines, the mem- of Worcester before returning history and character of the town. erty Advisory Committee. bership journal of the Norwegian to Oxford to begin his teaching Classic Yacht Club. In November career at Magdalen College School. Patrick Davidson-Houston (R James Down (W 2005–10) 2014 Chris and his wife Birgitta He then spent two years as Head 1977–82) left the City in 2011 returned to his home in East celebrated their golden wedding of Biology at Brighton College where he had spent 25 very Sussex in December, having com- anniversary with a visit to Cam- before moving to St Paul’s Girls’ enjoyable years as a stockbroker pleted a five-month walk across bridge, where they first met over School in London. Since 2011, he in equity research roles. Living in Europe which started in Karda- 50 years ago in his final term. has been Director of Scholarship West London with his wife and two myli in Greece. After graduating at Bradfield College in Berkshire. 55 OLD Eastbournian

view let alone be given a position! London, a Anthony Grant (W 1971-76) Then there was the immigration member of the appeared in the 2012 Old East- paperwork which led to several Finance Commit- bournian when we reported on misadventures, most memorably tee of the Open his photographic exhibition at when I was almost stranded in University and the National Theatre in March Hanoi due to issues renewing my a Trustee of the that year. His book, Double Takes: visa during a family holiday. After Brain Research Photo fantasies of the famous, we started working in the US, we Trust. He is which was published for charity in noticed that as British graduates, married with 1987, has been purchased by the we were by far in the minority. This two children, a son who works for Learning Resources Centre at the was mostly helpful as UK medical Deloitte and a daughter who is a College, where it is now shelved training is highly respected in the teacher. He would be happy to in the OE collection. US and Americans also love the hear from anyone who knew him Adrian is an accomplished singer, British accent, but I think that at the College at gollan.ja@gmail. Ian Grant (W 1947–50) retired in having been an academical clerk doctors from other countries com. 1988, since when he has written a at Oxford before teaching, and seemed a lot more familiar with number of books, including one on is a keen sailor, climber, runner, the job application and immigra- Katie Gorrill (B 1997–99) was the history of Methodist churches cricketer and golfer. He is pictured tion process than we were.’ married to Ed Cooper (W 1995– in Nottingham, a handbook for here with his wife Ruth and daugh- Margaret says she would 2000) in summer 2014. treasurers of voluntary organisa- ter, Emma. welcome the chance to give advice tions and another on South Park to any OEs either planning a move School in Lincoln. Jeremy Gardner (C 1976–81) or contemplating practising medi- has been at Glenalmond College cine in the US. If you would like Amy Graves (B 2008–10) gradu- in Perth, Scotland, for 15 years to be put in touch with Margaret ated in 2013 with a 2.1 in fashion where, he tells us, he is ‘still please contact the ES office. management and marketing at plugging away at teaching Modern UCA Epsom (the University for the Foreign Languages… I have also Creative Arts). In 2014 she was been Head of EAL for the past six given the opportunity to manage years.’ Hollie Gosden (B 1999–2004) was a ‘failing store’ in Reigate for married to former Davis Cup player fashion retailer Crew and says she Michael Gietzen (R 2001–03) was Luke Milligan on 26 July 2014 at can’t wait to turn it round. married at Eastbourne College Birling Manor, near East Dean. Chapel on 30 November 2013. She said that they had a beautiful Raymond Grey-Skinner (G 1934– wedding day blessed with wonder- 37) was a pupil at Chelmsford Hall Margaret Gilfillan (B 1997–99) is ful weather and attended by lots School before joining the College currently in her third and final of OEs. Hollie continues to work in 1934. In September 2014, year of specialist training in new for British Tennis in her role as Michael Partridge of the College born intensive care at Penn State Regional Competition Coordinator archives welcomed his daughter Hershey Medical Center, a teach- for the South East. Vicki Larritt and her partner who ing hospital in Pennsylvania, USA. were visiting from Adelaide, South After graduating from medical Matt Ginno (R 2012–14) was the Richard Goulden (Pw 1962–64) Australia. Michael took them on a school in 2005 and working in the recipient of the John Le Brocq has published a book, A biographi- tour of the College and gave them UK for four years she decided to Memorial Scholarship, which is cal dictionary of those engaged in some background information pursue her postgraduate train- presented on Speech Day each the Kent book trade, 1750-1900, on Chelmsford Hall. Vicki later ing in the USA, which fitted in year by Philip and Sally Le Brocq after thirty years’ research. He contacted Michael to say: ‘I can’t with her husband’s ambition to in memory of their son John, says that he now has time to explain what it meant to me, specialize in trauma surgery and who died aged 16 on 27 Novem- complete equally long-standing to see where Dad not only went surgical critical care. ber 1980. The award goes to the projects! to school, but to actually walk She says: ‘When we started to pupil who, during their time at through areas of the school that plan our move in early 2008 the the College, has given most freely Richard Gowers (Pw 1979–82) Dad spent time in.’ number of hoops we had to jump of themselves and their talents has recently stepped down from through seemed insurmountable. and contributed in an inspiring running the British Kitesports James Grime (W 1992–97) con- There were exams we needed way to their year group and the Association after 10 years, getting tinues to teach geography at to take, for which we had to fill College as a whole. Matt was one the sport of kitesurfing recog- Lancing College. He has given up in complicated forms and obtain of the Heads of School in 2013–14 nized by the sports councils and being master i/c hockey after 10 documentation from our medical and will be familiar to members National Governing Body status years but has taken on being Com- school before we could even apply. of the Devonshire Society for the for the Association. He still sits mander of the CCF. Applying for a training position speech he gave in 2013 about the on the board of the IKA (Interna- was also far from straightforward. opportunities and experiences he tional Kiteboarding Association), Philip Groves (W 1954–58) wrote At the time we did not know any had had since joining the school in of which he was Chairman to us after reading last year’s Old UK graduates going through the the sixth form, and for the musical 2009–13 when he almost got the Eastbournian, and commented on same process so had to negotiate entertainment he provided on sport into the Olympics. Recently the inclusion of equestrianism in the system relying on our common Devonshire Day 2014. he was a speaker at Camp Beck- the College sports review. He says sense and advice given on internet enbauer in Austria and is working that when he was at the College the blogs. Learning the etiquette of Jim Gollan (G 1968–73) graduated more on a consultancy basis spe- emphasis was very much on team the application process was one of from Bristol University and has had cializing in boardsports, of which sports and that he had to limit his the greatest challenges. In the UK a career in financial services in the he remains a keen participant. own interest in horse riding to the I would never dream of telephon- UK, Europe and Asia, with Coopers He also regularly kitesurfs, surfs school holidays. He says: ‘Today, ing a prospective employer and & Lybrand, Lloyds Bank, Gart- and is a member of the local Surf at 73, I still ride for pleasure, and asking them to read my applica- more, Standard Chartered, KPMG Life Saving Club. He lives near also compete in local club activi- tion, however if I had not called Consulting and SIX Group. He is Kingsbridge in South Devon with ties such as jumping over 70cm; up the University of Miami I doubt currently a non-executive director his partner. my nerves won’t allow any higher. I would have been asked to inter- of Merrill Lynch EMEA and Euronext I wonder how many other OEs 56 still play rugby in their 70s!’ His to be a Recorder and sat in the erty and surveying, my aim upon son Robert has his own horses and East Midlands while continuing graduating is to venture abroad jumps 1.30m and 1.40m regularly to practise, until 1993 when he to hone in on a language whether at competitions, making his inter- became the first solicitor from the it be French or Spanish. So upon national debut at Arezzo in Italy Leicester area to be appointed returning to the UK, I can realise in March 2014. Philip says that a Circuit Judge. A member of my goal of working internationally he hopes that more pupils, both the Leicestershire Law Society as well as within the UK property boys and girls, will be encouraged Criminal Law Committee and a market’. to take up the sport and that the Parliamentary Commissioner, he College will give them its full was also appointed Diversity and Gabriel Harriman (W 2005–10) support. Community Relations Judge for is in his fourth and final year at Leicester. Simon is the grandson Manchester University, having just Simon Groves (C 1991–96) is Man- of Maj Gen Sir Frederick Arnold done a year abroad studying in aging Director of PRG Marketing Sillem (B 1876–81), former chair- Beijing at Renmin University and Communications and living very man of the College governors. He having worked over summer 2014 his List A debut for Sussex in the happily in Eastbourne with his wife is the brother of John Hammond in a start-up company in Madrid. Yorkshire Bank 40 victory over Jodanna and their two children, (G 1948–51) and uncle to Richard He says that his year in China ‘was eventual winners Nottinghamshire Jenson who is almost four and Lara Hammond (G 1976–80) and an incredible experience. Beijing at Trent Bridge. who is one. Michael Hammond (G 1978–83). was exciting and very different to anywhere I have been to (culture, James Hackett (G 1992–97) lives Trevor Hardy (G 1965–71) is the food, etiquette, language).’ in Bookham, Surrey, with his wife, OE rep in Antwerp, Belgium, and After graduation he is consider- Pippin, and three children, Poppy he and his wife Catherine played ing working in either Shanghai or (5), Molly (3) and Joshua (1). He host to David Stone-Lee (R57–60) Hong Kong. says: ‘They’re great fun but keep and his wife Polly in June 2014. us very busy. Will Stevens (C More details and photos are on Christopher Harris (R 1948–51) 1992–97) is Joshua’s godfather, page 30. retired from a career in architec- Charlie Sargent (W 1992–97) is ture in 1999, since when he has Molly’s godfather and Paul Prior James Harmer (P 2007–12) is in been actively involved in the town (G 1992–97) is Poppy’s godfather his final year as an undergraduate planning sub-committee of the so the College is well represented studying Events Management in local amenity society in Shoreham- in the family!’ Cardiff, working towards gaining by-Sea. The society was founded a 2:1 BA (Hons) degree. He says: in 1985 and Christopher is the sole ‘As a past music scholar at the surviving founder member. David Hall (S 1946–50) is retired College, I have tried my utmost and is church warden at St Paul’s Tom Holden (W 1946–49) deliv- to continue with my musical Matt Hobden (C 2009–11) signed Stonehouse in Plymouth. He ered the address at the Trafalgar activities, after not pursuing a a new two-year professional con- spent 24 years as a civil servant, Night Dinner to members of the degree in music. After joining tract with Sussex County Cricket employed by the MoD as a chaplain Naval Officers Club (Queensland the Cardiff University Symphony Club in May 2014, having gradu- assistant attached to the Navy in Branch) and the Navy League Orchestra Chorus, I have taken ated through the club’s academy Plymouth. on the subject of ‘Admiral Lord my love for singing forwards and and signed a junior professional Nelson: A Fresh Perspective’. This have taken part in works such as contract in June 2013. Matt gained Gail Hall (née Partridge) (N drew upon letters written to their Verdi’s Requiem and Beethoven’s first-class experience with Cardiff 1981–83) spent 15 years working parents by a Lieutenant and a Mid- Symphony No. 9, op. 125. With my MCCU at the beginning of last in London auction rooms valuing shipman who served at Trafalgar career aspirations lying in prop- season before going on to make antiques before requalifying as a as well as details of Nelson’s clear solicitor five years ago. She is now tactical plan, as set out in in his Memorandum to all Flag and Com- working in Tonbridge and living on Robin Hindle-Fisher a fruit farm in the Weald. manding Officers some nine days Robin Hindle-Fisher (R 1973–78) before the battle. He later pro- His Honour Judge Simon is leading a year-long independ- posed the toast to ‘The Immortal Hammond (G 1957–62) received a ent inquiry to explore the extra Memory of Admiral Lord Nelson’. lifetime achievement award from costs that disabled people face in Tom says: ‘I doubt that, in 1949, the Leicestershire Law Society England and Wales. As Chairman when I left the College, any of my in May 2014, the first person of the Extra Costs Commission, compatriots would have envisaged to receive one in the society’s supported by the charity Scope, me undertaking such a task some 154-year history. Born in Leices- Robin says: ‘From higher trans- sixty-five years later!’ Tom also tershire, he started his legal port costs to get to work to the where he works with senior teaches Russian to U3A (University career as an articled clerk before cost of an electric wheelchair; executives across a wide variety of the Third Age) students and moving away to complete his from higher energy costs to a of industry sectors, including sings in two choirs. training and practise as a solicitor lack of access to affordable home transport, financial services and in London; his work in the capital contents insurance, disabled the public sector. Robin was born Marc Holland (C 1987–92) was brought him into contact with people and families with disabled with physical disabilities caused sworn in as the 19th Administra- some of the most notorious gang- children often pay more than the by the drug Thalidomide and tor of Ascension Island on 26 sters of the time. He returned to rest of society to live independ- has been involved in supporting August 2014. As Administrator, the family firm in Leicester, Philip ent lives.’ Robin has worked in families with disabled children he is Her Majesty the Queen’s J Hammond and Sons, in 1977 and the financial services sector for since 1999, first as a trustee of Representative, the Governor’s his advocacy skills were quickly over 30 years including in senior the Lady Hoare Trust and Con- Representative and the UK Gov- recognised by the local vice squad, positions at Phillips & Drew Fund tact a Family and currently as ernment’s Senior Representative who instructed him to prosecute Management and Henderson. vice chair of the Family Fund, on Ascension Island. He is also on their behalf until the inception He is currently a non-executive a national organisation that dis- the Head of the Ascension Island of the Crown Prosecution Service, director of Ruffer LLP and a busi- tributes grants to families with Government and Chairman (in after which he focused on matri- ness coach at Hay Hill Partners disabled children. the Governor’s absence) of the monial work. He was approached Ascension Island Council. The 57 OLD Eastbournian

mance of the play Kindertransport injuries he suffered in a vehicle Battalion Scots Guards, was com- by Diane Samuels, along with five accident while serving in Afghani- missioned in April 2011, and, other ‘Kindertransportees’ from stan in 2010. He is pictured here, after completing infantry officer the Denver area. The special centre, with pupils Chris Bridal (C) training, joined his battalion matinee performance marked the and Venetia Inchbald (N). in May 2012, halfway through 76th anniversary of Kristallnacht, their mission-specific training. In when Nazi SA storm troopers led September 2012 he deployed to attacks on Jewish citizens, their Afghanistan and took over Check- businesses and their synagogues. point Pan Kalay, the most northerly Earlier in the year Peter and his British checkpoint in Helmand. An wife Ruth had been visited by Army spokesman commented: ‘On Eastbournian Society administra- arrival, he faced the significant tor Christine Todd, more details challenge of integrating into a bat- Administrator is responsible for and photos of which are on pages talion, taking over a fully trained providing the governance platform 20–21. and operationally experienced for the major ‘users’ of Ascension Nasser Judeh (B 1975–79), the platoon and immediately taking Island, namely the US Air Force, Jordanian Foreign Minister, was over a much targeted checkpoint. UK Ministry of Defence, CSO, BBC interviewed on BBC1’s Andrew He made an immediate impact, and Sure South Atlantic. Marc is a Marr Show on Sunday 29 June liaising with the local Afghan and career diplomat with the Foreign 2014. He was asked about a US Marine Corps forces and, using and Commonwealth Office and number of issues in the Middle charm and diplomacy, planned was Deputy Head of the FCO’s East, including the situation in Iraq joint operations that moved the ‘Future of Europe’ department and the refugee crisis in Jordan’s security stalemate forward.’ His from 2012 to 2014 and Head of the neighbour Syria. At the end of the citation states: ‘Lavington demon- EU Institutions team prior to that. interview Andrew Marr described strated leadership and diplomacy Previously he had spent time in Nasser as ‘admirably relaxed’. on difficult operations way Berlin, working on EU, agricultural Later, one of his guests, Béné- beyond that expected of a junior and employment issues, and in dicte Paviot, UK correspondent Colin Hornsby (Pw 1960–65) subaltern. Despite foreshortened Brussels, where he negotiated EU of France 24, commented: ‘I felt and his wife Sarah were visited training and a lack of operational social and employment legislation a real strong influence of a very by former Director of Music experience, he was able to lead on behalf of the UK. Before this, good British education. I don’t Graham Jones at their home in his men in difficult and complex Marc worked in education planning know which public school he went Themelthorpe, Norfolk, in August enemy engagements. In dealing in local government and in busi- to but he was very well spoken and 2014. Graham was in the area to with the Afghans and coalition ness as a management consultant. as cool as a cucumber.’ play the organ at his nephew’s partners, he showed maturity He is married to Rachel and they wedding in the local church. Pic- and judgement far in excess of have five children, Annoushka, Richard Knight (W 1958–62) has tured are, left to right, Graham, his rank. Lavington’s efforts were Jemima, Luca, Noah and Asher. retired from the property busi- Colin and Sarah. ness after being involved for over instrumental in setting the condi- tions for the Afghans to take over Richard Holliday (P 1952–58) says 50 years, but continues to run his Tom Houchin (W 2008-13) spent his checkpoint and lead on improv- that since joining the University farm and estate in Mid Glamorgan. a gap year working in a school in ing security in the area; he really OTC in 1958, the TA has been his He has been a magistrate for over New Zealand, including time as a made a difference.’ The Queen’s principal non-work activity. He 36 years, serving on most bench ‘flat supervisor’ in charge of ten Commendation for Valuable served in the Gordon Highlanders committees. From 2011 to 2014 boys in a house. He also had time Service recognises meritorious and the London Scottish where he he was bench chairman and in to play rugby for a local club. In service during, or in support of, eventually became Regimental 2013 was elected chairman of the September 2014 he started at operations. Colonel. He is a member of the Welsh Bench Chairs Forum and Newcastle University reading busi- Caledonian Society of London (and appointed Welsh representative to ness management. was President 2004–05), as well as the National Bench Chairs Forum. the Highland Society of London. In 2003 Richard joined the main Dani Hughes (S 2003–08) worked He is also a keen Probus Club board of the Woodard Corpora- in the marketing team for Sport member since retiring and moving tion and he is currently Vice Chair. Relief’s fundraising events in to West Sussex. The corporation has a number March 2014. She got to meet foot- of schools in the independent baller David Beckham, who was Peter Homburger (S 1942–47) sector (including Ardingly, Lancing appearing in an Only Fools and was featured in the Denver Post and Hurspierpoint) and the state Horses sketch, and also appeared in November 2014, as part of an sector, as well as five academies. Mark Le Brocq (C 1979–84) as an extra in the background. article about the Kindertransport received excellent reviews refugee scheme in which 10,000 for his performance in Welsh Jewish children were able to leave National Opera’s production of Germany, Austria and Czechoslo- Schoenberg’s Moses und Aron at vakia in the months leading up to Cardiff’s Millennium Centre in the outbreak of war in 1939. Peter May 2014. Mark is a tenor and and his two brothers, Walter (S held a choral scholarship at St 1939–40) and Wolfgang (S 1941– Catharine’s College, Cambridge. 44), were among those who came He later studied at the Royal to England as part of the scheme. Academy of Music and became a Peter moved to the USA in August Lt Tom Lavington (W 1998–2003) Company Principal with English 1947 and recalls how his father’s Andrew Jelinek (C 1998–2003) featured in the 2012 Old East- National Opera. Andrew Clements first words to him as he disem- visited the College at the end of bournian when he recounted his in The Guardian commented: ‘The barked in New York from the liner the summer term in June 2014, experiences on deployment in suave, plausible Aron was Mark Le Queen Elizabeth were: ‘At last!’. when he spoke to the Lower Sixth Afghanistan. In October 2013 he Brocq, whose performance had so He hadn’t seen his father for eight- during their Leadership Awareness was awarded the Queen’s Com- much assurance and authority it and-a-half years. On 9 November Day. He described his time in the mendation for Valuable Service. was hard to believe that he is the 2014, Peter attended a perfor- army and how he overcame severe Lt Lavington, a member of 1st understudy, and had only known he 58 of his grandfather Christopher is the managing partner of three Philip Le Brocq Mackintosh (B 1917–22), the great GP surgeries. He is still keen on international rugby, long jump, playing and watching as much Philip Le Brocq, who taught at Eastbourne bob-sleigh and ski racing athlete. rugby as time allows.

College from 1962 to We were able to supply him with Sophie Millns 1988, has opened a two CDs containing all the photos; new classroom block these he plans to copy to his (N 2007–12) named after him at family, Christopher’s descend- appeared in Victoria College, St ants. He has also promised to try Independent Helier, Jersey. Philip to discover for us more about his School Parent has been Foundation grandfather’s clandestine work in magazine in Chairman at Victoria Europe during the Second World spring 2014, College since 2002 and has overseen a fund raising programme Wa r. in an article which has helped to raise £1.2 million towards the development of entitled ‘Bright Young Things’ the new classrooms. Fittingly the new rooms will be used by the Peter Maddocks (Pw 1962–66) which featured ‘up-and-coming English department, the subject that Philip taught at Eastbourne. has now officially retired from his stars from the independent aerospace and defence consulting school sector’. Sophie is studying Left to right, Philip and Sally’s children Belinda (N 1986–88), Mark business, although he continues Technical Theatre and Stage Man- (C 1979–84) and Emma (N 1984–86), wife Sally, Philip, and Richard to help small businesses with pro- agement at the Royal Academy of Garrett (R 1980–85), Emma’s husband. posal writing and advice. Having Dramatic Art, and has also worked fully survived two cancers, he backstage in the props and design was appearing a few hours earlier.’ POW camp which was part of the is now enjoying a lot of golf, departments at Glyndebourne Similarly, Stephen Walsh, writing Auschwitz concentration camp, woodworking and home projects Opera House and the Royal Shake- on the online arts review site The and he also looked at the contro- and is much involved in volunteer speare Company. Arts Desk, said ‘Mark Le Brocq’s versy surrounding accounts made work building a war memorial in smooth-talking, shallow-thinking by POWs and why Britain largely the village of Carp, just outside James Aron… though understudying the ignored their post-war stories. Ottawa. Together with the other Mitchell (G role, had I gather never sung it Duncan has both researched and Canadian reps, an OE reunion is 1985–90) lives with the orchestra or on stage. published on this topic in his book, being planned for some time in in Newbury You could hardly have known.’ Allies in Auschwitz. early 2015, most likely in Toronto, with his wife Earlier in the year, in February, and if you are interested please Claire and two Mark had visited New Zealand and Timothy Lord (R 1952–55) works contact us (contact details are on boys, Fergus performed in both Auckland and as a part-time tour manager, page 93). (14) and Rory Christchurch. You can read more specialising in First World War bat- (12). He works about Mark at his website www. tlefields tours, as well as running Daniel Maloney (C 1996–98) is for CDK Global, an IT supplier to marklebrocq.co.uk. the Bridgnorth Jazz Festival. an architect at Horsley Huber the motor trade, as Vice President

Architects Ltd in west London, for Europe. James has recently Sam Lowden specialising in school projects, returned to competitive sport (C 2006–11) both in the state and independ- and now plays weekly hockey for graduated ent sector. For the last eight years Newbury and Thatcham 4 XI with from Durham the practice has been working on his son Rory (pictured), and cricket University in a series of projects at Emanuel with the Highclere Castle XI. Every June 2014, School in Wandsworth, including Saturday at 9am he religiously runs then spent a library, dining extension and an 5 km in the Newbury Parkrun. If a couple of extensive re-modelling and exten- any OE is a visitor at the Newbury months in sion of their theatre. Parkrun then let James know at Zambia working on a charity [email protected] . project through the Born Free Richard Masefield (S 1956–61) Foundation. He ran the Pisa has written his fourth historical James Moon (S 1983–88) has been Toby Lewis-Donaldson (G Marathon on 21 December, raising novel, The White Cross, based in appointed professor of cardiol- 2003–08 was married to Grace money for the Teenage Cancer Sussex in the 12th century. In an ogy at University College London. McPhee on 2 August 2014 in Bath. Trust for Tom Lewis, who was also interview with the Eastbourne Currently he heads imaging at the in Craig (see page 72 for more Herald Richard described the Heart Hospital and is setting up Leo Lightfoot (G 2012–14) has information about Tom). book as ‘a medieval love story and imaging at the new Barts Heart been making films for a number of an anti-war novel, based around Centre, opening in March 2015. years, initially as a hobby but now Shelley Mackenzie Smith (née two Sussex characters - one who His particular interest is cardiac in partnership with his brother Stoddart) (N 1973–74) has retired leaves to fight in the crusades’. MRI. He lives in Sussex with his Max and their freelance filmmak- from a challenging but reward- He says that being introduced to wife Lorraine and three children. ing company, Lightfoot Travels. ing career teaching music, and Zoé Oldenbourg’s medieval novels They have three video channels now enjoys home and garden in while at the College inspired him Christina Morris (Wt 1992–94) on YouTube covering sports, music Stoke Bishop, near Bristol. She to write historical fiction. His first has been living in Brighton for the and travel. There are a number of volunteers at the local National three books, Chalkhill Blue, Brim- past seven years. She is currently College-related videos which you Trust property for all school stone and Painted Lady, are also working on further accreditation can see at www.youtube.com/ visits encompassing history, arts, set in Sussex at different points with the British Association of user/iLightfootTV and you can dis- science or orienteering and – of in history. A fifth novel, due to be Counsellors and Psychotherapists. cover more about Leo’s company course – music. published in 2015, will be set in She is a big supporter of theatre, at www.lightfoottravels.com Eastbourne in the 1960s. You can including Shakespeare at Strat- Robin Mackintosh (W 1983–85), read more about Richard on his ford upon Avon, and is an aviation Duncan Little (C 1987–92) gave who lives in Canada, attended the website at www.richardmasefield. enthusiast. a talk to pupils studying history OE reunion on 6 September 2014, co.uk. in Years 10 and 11 at the College then visited the College Archives Ian Mortimer (W 1980–85) had his in January 2014. The focus of in early October to inspect the Greg Maylen (Pw 1988–93) is latest history book Centuries of the talk was on the little-known extensive photographic records working as a sports doctor and Change published in autumn 2014 59 OLD Eastbournian and spoke at the Appledore Book In May 1944 Keith was a midship- Festival in Devon on 4 October. By man on HMS Ulysses, one of the David Richards coincidence, David Blake from the fleet destroyers which escorted Desert Island Discs programme Eastbournian Society was in Apple- merchant vessels in the Artic on Sunday 9 March. Lord Rich- dore that day and had a chance to convoys. ards, who served as the Chief speak with Ian, who kindly signed of the Defence Staff until his a copy of the book to be pre- Sarah Norman (N 2001–03) retirement in August 2013, sented to the Learning Resources married Guy Croft (G 1998–2003) spoke with affection of his time Centre at the College. Ian’s history on 19 April 2014 at Ramster Hall in at Ascham and at the College. books include biographies and the Chiddingfold, Surrey. A photo with He also revealed the little- popular Time Traveller’s Guides. OE guests is on page 7. known fact that he had once In June 2013 he presented a spent an evening as bodyguard three-part BBC2 television series for the actress Joan Collins. In based on his guide to Elizabethan autumn 2014 his autobiography England. He also writes poetry and was published. Taking Command songs, as well as fiction under the David Richards (W 1965–70), is the story of Lord Richards’ pen name James Forrester. Ian General The Lord Richards of career of over forty years in the had hoped to see Euan Clarke (his Herstmonceux GCB CBE DSO army. A review of the book is history teacher at the College) at DL, appeared on BBC Radio 4’s carried on page 29. the OE reunion in September but unfortunately Euan was unable to attend as planned. However, small and medium businesses: pint. Chris has supported Crystal WRLO Associates Ltd (www. Palace since he was a boy so it seeing Euan’s name badge on Piers O’Conor (G 2009–14) has the day prompted Ian to write wrloassociates.co.uk). His wife felt very much like coming home. signed a two-year contract, which Joanna (née Nash) (Wt 1993–95) Chris says that it was great fun a tribute to ‘An Extraordinary started on 1 August 2014, with History Master’ on his website, owns and runs a franchise called but very tiring. He commented: ‘I London Wasps Rugby Club as a ‘Diddi Dance’ in the Eastbourne, have been touched by the words which we have reproduced on player in their Senior Academy, page 16. Uckfield, and Hastings areas, of encouragement from friends, one of six players who progressed which runs children’s dance family and colleagues, as well from the Junior Academy. He was and activity classes. They were as the many complete strangers also named in the England Under married in 2009 and have two whom I have met, who have 20 rugby squad competing in the boys, Alex (4) and Oscar (2). since become part of the life of Under 20 Six Nations Champion- this challenge. They re-affirmed ship in early 2015. my belief that there is a lot of good will and charitable spirit Charles Oakley (G 1997–2000) was out there and that much can be married in 2013. Louis Morris (P achieved just by talking to each 1997–2002) was his best man and other and finding a way through among the guests was William life together.’ Chris is currently Seb Nagle-Taylor (G 2007–12) Barker (G 1997–2002). chairman of The Benevolent, and played for the England U20 all the donations he has received County rugby side against Georgia will go directly towards helping at Cambridge’s Volac Park on 24 vulnerable members of the UK Chris Porter (G 1974–79) raised May 2014. England narrowly lost drinks industry facing medical or £32,000 for The Benevolent, the the match 22-23. financial hardship. You can read drinks industry charity, by visit- more about his trip in a daily blog ing all 91 football league grounds he wrote during the challenge within two weeks – without at www.aroundthegrounds2014. using a car. With a combination com. of trains, trams and a fold-up bike, Chris set out on 12 May Adam Pymble (R 1996–98), his William Oastler (B 1990–95) 2014 from Norwich FC, finishing wife Kate and their five young trained as a chartered accountant on 25 May at Selhurst Park, the children moved to Crouch End, and has set up his own practice home of Crystal Palace, where he London, in October 2014. He in Polegate, East Sussex, helping is pictured with a well-deserved says: ‘We’re serving at a church in Islington and are having a great Roger Pertwee time getting used to the ‘big Roger Pertwee (Pw 1956–60) is Professor smoke’!’ of Neuropharmacology in the Institute of Medical Sciences at the University of James Raper (B 1941–46) lives in Aberdeen, where his research focuses on Alabang, south of Makati in the the pharmacology of cannabinoids. He Philippines. He and his Filipina Keith Norman-Smith, who taught began his work in this area in 1968 work- wife have 127 hectares of land mathematics at the College from ing with Professor Sir William Paton at under development. He says: ‘I 1948 to 1984, received the Arctic the Department of Pharmacology, Oxford am 87 years old and very fit thanks Star in June 2013, shortly after University. He moved to Aberdeen in 1974 to the Hash House Harriers, which his 89th birthday. The medal where he continued his research. In 2002 taught me how to run.’ He still is awarded for any length of he received the Mechoulam Award for ‘his outstanding contributions runs with the local harriers group. service above the Arctic Circle to cannabinoid research’. He was also awarded the 2011 Wellcome by members of the British Armed Gold Medal by the British Pharmacological Society for ‘outstanding Tom Reeson Price (G 2008–10), Forces and the Merchant Navy contributions to pharmacology, based mainly on research achieve- who is reading archaeology and during the Second World War. It is ments’. Prof Pertwee recently edited the Handbook of Cannabis anthropology at St John’s College, a retrospective campaign medal which was published by the Oxford University Press in August 2014. Oxford, was elected the Oxford which was announced in late 2012. University RFC team secretary 60 is famous for trout fishing and sky with 10 grandchildren, and also part of Will Humphries, described diving at the local airport. He is enjoys sailing and skiing. as ‘the young, not especially bright the IT technical expert for a local but tremendously well intentioned company. young intern’. Earlier in the year he was in American Psycho at the Mike Schnuppe (S 1980–85) has Almeida Theatre, London, and in started his new business, The 2013 was in the BBC drama The Great Shutter Co, which offers Wipers Times. More recently he a wide range of window shutter appeared in BBC1’s Our Zoo as Dr materials and styles in Winches- Barnaby Ford. Other theatre work ter and the surrounding area. In during 2014 included Camille in the last seven years, Mike has Thérèse Raquin at the Theatre launched numerous shutter ranges Royal Bath in August and Yepikho- into the UK market for the UK’s dov in The Cherry Orchard at the Young Vic in November. in February 2014. In the Varsity largest shutter distributor. He Jonathan Shalit (G 1975–78) was match on Thursday 11 December also created a shutter partnership awarded the title of Officer of the Lucy Skinner (B 2009–11) he scored a convincing try in with the retailer John Lewis. More Most Excellent Order of the British appeared at Oxford University’s 43–6 victory details are on his website at www. Empire (OBE) in the Queen’s Birth- the Edinburgh over Cambridge. He was also thegreatshutterco.co.uk . day Honours List for 2014. The Fringe Festi- featured in the Daily Telegraph’s award is for services to the enter- val in August report on the match the follow- Ted Seabrooke (W 1967–71) and tainment industry. Jonathan is the 2014 in a two- ing day and is pictured here as his son met with old friend Harry chairman and founder of ROAR woman show he breaks through to score. The Ureña (P67–71) and his wife Global, the career management called This Telegraph said: ‘After Tom Reeson Mildred while on holiday in the company for the entertainment, Wide Night, Price galloped over for Oxford’s Dominican Republic in May 2014. sport and media sectors. He is in which she third try, Cambridge’s defence A picture is in Harry’s entry on probably most famous for his played the role of Marie. Earlier crumbled, and their opponents page 63. discovery in 1997 of the singer in the year Lucy appeared at eased past the 35 points they Charlotte Church, and for launch- the Brighton Fringe Festival in scored in 1909 to set a record Simon Seath (Pw 1966–69) retired ing her successful recording The Lonesome West and has also score for the fixture’. This is from British Airways in 2008 career. He is the trustee of a worked as a reviewer for Broadway Tom’s second Blue, having played having flown Boeing 747s around number of charities and a patron Baby, the fringe festival review in the 2013 Varsity match which the world for 20 years. Before of the Royal Television Society, and website. In June she played Rita Oxford also won. this Simon studied mechanical was recently awarded an honorary engineering at UMIST, worked for professorship by Henley Business in Educating Rita at Eastbourne’s Underground Theatre. She was Rolls Royce Aero Engines, trained College to help mentor MBA stu- also scouted for BBC1’s singing at Oxford Air Training School and dents studying aspects of the talent show The Voice, and audi- then found himself without a job entertainment business. He told tioned in front of a producer which in the recession-hit 1970s. Rather Music Week that he was ‘beyond she describes as ‘quite daunting than getting on his bike to find thrilled’, saying: ‘I am privileged but exciting’. Having completed a job he got on a 747 and found to work in one of the most excit- a RADA-accredited Acting Founda- work in an aircraft factory in ing industries in the world with tion course Lucy is now studying South Africa where he spent two amazing talented people. So often English at Sussex University. years working on old British jet I find myself in situations where I engines amongst other projects. have to pinch myself to make sure Harvey Smith (R 1980–84) moved The return to the home country it is not a dream. Being awarded from Moscow to St Petersburg in entailed one of the scheduled an OBE is one of those moments.’ November 2014 to be contracts Fergus Ridley-Anderson (R 2003– trans-African tours which gave Graham Shrosbree (G 1966–71) manager on the Western outer 08) completed his training at a real insight into Africa and its tells us that he has been working highway project. This consists Sandhurst in April 2014 and has people. He took up an airline job on his retirement plans and has of the construction of a viaduct been commissioned into the Royal in Aberdeen where he met and built a beachside inn on the coast that has 2,081 metres on ground Engineers. Pictured here are married his wife Patricia. After at Boca de Uchire, Anzoátegui, and 5,297 metres above sea, the Fergus with, left to right, Jonny a few years they moved back to Venezuela. More details are at construction of two suspension Langer (G 2003–08), Alex Farrow Eastbourne where they rekindled www.cabanaslaspamelas.com bridges, one 620 metres long (R 2003-08), Robin Bridge (not old school friendships which have and the other 580 metres long, a an OE) and Patrick van den Berg remained to this day. Simon is the 168-metre sea-canal bridge, and (C 2003–08). 2014/15 President of the Rotary a 407-metre tunnel. In his spare Club of Eastbourne, following time Harvey continues to write for Howard Rogers (W 1984–89) in his father’s footsteps, and specialist journals on the subject obtained his degree in Human enjoys ‘playing’ with old Jaguars, of Russian steam locomotives. Geography from Reading University including racing his XJS and Mark and then worked for an interna- 1 in classic and historic racing. A Freddie Southwell (W 1996–2001) tional land planning company in holiday cottage on the banks of has his own catering company, Berkshire. This resulted in a spell Loch Tay in the Highlands is the Wild Seasoning, which has grown in Australia, where his IT skills latest project and is available at over the last two years from small soon came to the attention of a very reasonable rates to friends private events to larger weddings New Zealand company and he and family. and working for companies such as was offered a job there. Howard Hugh in character as Will IMG and Peridot Fashion. He also Humphries in W1A has now been in New Zealand Christopher Senior (W 1954–59) is has a stand on the road to Twick- for around ten years. He and his actively involved in life-long learn- Hugh Skinner (P 1998–2003) enham Stadium selling pulled family live in the delightful resort ing activities, including arranging appeared in March in the BBC2 pork. He completed the London town of Taupo, in the middle of seminars and other U3A (University spoof documentary series W1A, set marathon in 2013 and has run in North Island and situated on Aus- of the Third Age) roles. He helps as in the BBC’s headquarters at New several other half-marathons. tralasia’s largest lake. The town an usher at Glyndebourne, is busy Broadcasting House. He played the 61 OLD Eastbournian Boy done good

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62 near Barry in South Wales. Since School, Wimbledon, which she retiring as director, he has been joined in April 2013. a community prison chaplain and now works with ex-offenders in Roger Stone (B 1946–50) has the community. More details about passed on the news that his the Amelia Trust can be found at brother Kenneth Stone (B 1944– www.ameliatrust.org.uk. 48) is moving to Massachusetts to live with his daughter. Robert Stapylton-Smith (P 1945– 50) tells us that he is a carer for his David Stone-Lee (R 1957–60) wife Andrée who has Alzheimer’s and his wife Polly took a trip to and vascular dementia. However, the Louwman Motor Museum in she still corrects his French if he The Hague in June 2014 and were to the sixth form about the aims of makes a mistake when they speak delighted to meet Trevor Hardy the charity, and how College pupils French together. He tell us that (G65–71) and his wife Catherine are able to help with fundraising. Mr Halliday would be proud of him for drinks at their home followed Abigail brought a few members of now as he is fluent and virtually by an al fresco meal in Antwerp. A the Pestalozzi community along free of accent. At school he was report and photos are on page 30. with her to talk about their back- Hugo Southwell (W 1993–98) bottom of the class and Halliday grounds and the opportunities announced his retirement from would not allow him to open Dr Guy Thwaites (B 1984–89) was they have been offered by the professional rugby in February, his mouth! Robert is the oldest profiled in the medical journal charity. and a benefit dinner was held to member at his local gym, which The Lancet in January 2015. Guy, honour his career on Thursday he attends regularly. who is Director of the Oxford Lindsey Tull (née Strattan) (N 1 May. The dinner was a chance University Clinical Research Unit 1997–99) has had her first child, for friends and colleagues to Paul Steen (Pw 1990–95) is (OUCRU) in Ho Chi Minh City, Edward, born on 2 February 2014. celebrate Hugo’s time playing for Associate Director at Ramboll. Vietnam, explained how a child- Bristol, Worcester Warriors, Edin- He recently completed Scottish hood fascination with biology burgh, Stade Français and London Government’s GIS national heat set him on the path to studying Wasps, where he became captain map and is also advising a number medicine (with a year’s diver- in 2012. In his international career of local authorities and district sion studying art history). Once with Scotland he won 59 caps, heating companies on the tech- he started his clinical training at making him the most capped rugby nology and economics of their Guy’s and St Thomas’ in London, international that the College has projects. He has four children and the earlier interest in biology led produced. We were delighted that lives in Edinburgh. Paul is plan- him towards research into infec- the College was able to organise ning a reunion of the College 1st tious diseases. He first went to a table at the dinner to show IV rowing team who triumphed at Vietnam in 2000 for an initial one our support. Hugo had decided the National Schools Regatta in year as a Wellcome Trust Clini- Harry Ureña (P 1967–71) met to retire from rugby on medical Nottingham in 1995. More details cian Scientist Fellow and ended with his old school friend Ted Sea- advice, having sustained a pre- about this are on page 73. up staying for four years before brooke (W 1967–71) when Ted and season injury. He said at the time: returning to the UK. After stints his son were on holiday in Santa ‘It has been an absolute honour to Chris Stevens (W 1983–87) at the MRC Centre for Molecular Domingo in the Dominican Repub- play at Wasps for the last three graduated from Acadia University, Bacteriology and Infection at lic in May 2014. Pictured here are years, and to be named captain Canada, in 1995 and subsequently Imperial College London and at Harry’s wife Mildred, Harry and last year was certainly one of the studied with Nicholas Sackman at the Centre for Clinical Infection Ted. Harry also met with another highlights of my career.’ Nottingham University, gradu- and Diagnostics Research at Guy’s contemporary, H Peet Foster (P ating in 1998 with a Masters and St Thomas’, Guy returned to 1970–71) in July and a picture of in Music Composition. He then Vietnam in 2013. Guy was one the two of them is under Peet’s studied with Sadie Harrison. He of the guests at the inaugural entry on page 55. currently works as a freelance Vietnam networking event in 2014 writer and composer having had and a photo of him is on page 7. Alfred van Lennep (S 1947–51) works performed by the Leblanc says he is enjoying his retirement String Quartet and St Brides Abigail Tourle (née Markland) (Wt with various activities of the U3A Church Choir in London. He has 1990–92) is Head of Fundraising at (University of the Third Age), also worked with Jon Wygens in Pestalozzi, the East Sussex-based including politics, German and London as a performer. He lives in charity for children and young painting. Robertsbridge, East Sussex. people. In October 2014 she spoke

Ed Speleers (W 2001–06) con- tinued in the role of footman Don Wales Jimmy Kent in the latest series Don Wales (B 1974–77) of Downton Abbey, shown in the is planning an attempt UK in autumn 2014. He has now on the world land speed left Downton and has gone on to record for an electric car. appear as Edward Seymour (pic- Don, who is the nephew tured) in the BBC dramatisation of of Donald Campbell and Hilary Mantel’s Wolf Hall, shown the grandson of Sir Mal- Concept design for Bluebird Electric on BBC2 in early 2015. colm Campbell, aims to break the record, currently 307.66mph, at Bonneville Salt Flats, Utah, USA, in September 2015. The date The Revd John Stacy-Marks (Pw is significant as it will mark the 80th anniversary of Sir Malcolm 1960–62) is a retired Methodist setting the world land speed record of 301mph on 3 September minister. He has done extensive Arabella Stewart (B 2000–05) 1935. Don’s vehicle, the new Bluebird Electric, is designed for work with marginalised and disaf- decided to leave her career as speeds in excess of 400 mph. More details are at Don’s website fected young people, including a doctor and is now enjoying www.donwales.co.uk. setting up the Amelia Trust Farm teaching biology at King’s College 63 OLD Eastbournian

Junior School in Saffron Walden in students as they took what they tion with Brian Prentis (College September 2014. The school was had learnt in the classroom and staff 1955–91). At the College he graded as outstanding by Ofsted put it to the test for the first time met archivist Michael Partridge (B in 2013 and is currently undergo- in practices, farms and animal 1946–51) and thanked him for pro- ing conversion to an academy. It is hospitals. Since the programme moting his father’s memoir (Doctor one of the foundation schools of was filmed Matt has completed in War and Peace, which is avail- the Saffron Walden multi academy his training and he graduated as able to buy from the archives). trust. a veterinary surgeon in July 2014. Later he met Simon Wood (Pw 1950–54)for a meal at The Tiger Ben Westwood (C 1989–92) has pub in East Dean (pictured). For his written to us: ‘My family are last night in England, he stayed in Alex Vanotti (née Cullis) (Wt rebuilding after the loss of my wife Surrey with Anita and Brian Meaby 1994–96) has been on maternity to cancer aged 37 in June 2013. (Pw 1949–53) for whom he had leave in 2014 following the birth We moved back permanently to acted as best man in Sweden. He of baby boy Albie in January. She Sussex from South America. I have commented: ‘The College looked is pictured here with Albie and been working as a lecturer at terrific on those beautiful summer husband Alf. Brighton University since October days, and the Downs never looked 2013. I teach journalism, politics better.’ David Wald-Hopkins (W 1959–63) and media studies and enjoy it. I retired from BWS Architects still do freelance writing on the Peter Wright two years ago after 35 years of side and my travel guidebooks can (B 1981–86) architectural practice in Tucson, be found on Amazon. My children Crichton Wilson (Pw 1950–55) has been made Arizona. He now teaches, travels Jake (9) and Isabella (7) are well visited the UK in July 2014 and a partner in and spends time with nine grand- settled in school and continue to managed to see a number of OEs the law firm children in New Mexico and amaze me.’ during his stay. He tell us that Simmons & Colorado. One interesting con- having been delayed in arriving at Simmons, and nection with the College is that Heathrow Airport he had to race has moved he rides his bike in Tucson with to a pub near the Suffolk coast to to their Singapore office. He is Pericles Wyatt, son of the late meet David Weight (Pw 1950–55) an energy lawyer who has over Lord Wyatt of Weeford, who was for lunch. The following day he 15 years’ experience of advising in School House 1932–36. was a surprise guest at a luncheon sponsors, lenders and host govern- near Ipswich for a ‘significant’ ments on large scale electricity Lucy Walmsley (née Grime) (Wt birthday for his sister Anthea, who and oil and gas projects, including 1995–96, B 1996–2000) lives in the is the husband of Giles Langton independent power projects and New Forest and has a two-year-old (S 1947–51), and the mother of liquefied natural gas transactions, son. She is self-employed, working Richard Langton (G 1975–80), and on the acquisition of energy in the area of HR and specialises in who were both in attendance. assets. immigration. Although she mostly After a few days with them, and a works from home she has had couple of days with his other sister Chris Zanetti (P 1971–76) has some interesting visits to speak Sandra, he drove to Beesby, in Lin- invested in several consumer at conferences and do audits Matt Wilkinson (Pw 2004–09) was colnshire, to visit Liz Siddorn, the goods and new leisure businesses for universities, firms and other one of the participants in the widow of John Siddorn (P 1951– in 2013/14 and is a member of a organisations. BBC2 documentary series Young 54), for whom he had acted as best panel of experts for KPMG advising Vets, which followed ten students man in Regina, Canada. Then on on the global consumer healthcare Tim Webb (G 1993–98) was at The Royal Veterinary College to Eastbourne where he watched industry. Chris enjoyed a heli- appointed as Assistant Head through their final year. The series, some cricket at the Saffrons and, skiing trip to Canada in 2013. Teacher at Katherine Semar shown in August 2014, showed the while there, had a long conversa-

Legal networking

The first networking event for those in the legal profession took place in London on Tuesday 8 April 2014. We were delighted that Dame Mary Hogg DBE, who is a High Court Judge in the Family Division, was there to say a few words about her own career and progression through the ranks of the judiciary. Dame Mary is both married to an OE and the mother of an OE. We were grateful to College Governor Jonathan Watmough (C 1981–86) who hosted the event at the Tower Bridge offices of the law firm RPC, where he is the Managing Partner. More pictures of the evening are on the Eastbournian Society website.

David Stewart (ES Director), Sean Robinson (Pennell House pupil), Charles Lewis (R 1967–72), Dame Mary Hogg and Harriet Bowers (Wt 2005–07) 64 The Arnold Embellishers

s the country marks the centenary of the Great War, we have been involved A with the College Archives in researches which are culminating in two ways. First, an extended Roll of Honour is being prepared which will record in some detail the lives of all those 1,015 boys and nine staff who served, including the 174 who made the ulti- mate sacrifice. Second, we have helped the College to arrange for the names of ten further OEs who gave their lives to be added to those recorded in the Memorial Arch. The lettering has been designed and cut by hand by Lida Kindersley of Cambridge, who cut the lettering for the new British Library. At the College, she previ- ously cut the memorial to John Le Brocq in the Chapel, the slate which records the fire at Big School, as well as others. The first difficulty we faced was how to supplement the memorials when there is no further space on the walls. We feared that it would be necessary to replace the original The new memorial stones memorials completely. This problem has been imaginatively solved, and the fine original work We are planning to meet pupils from the bequeathed a generous sum to the Embellish- of a nearly a century ago will remain undis- School Council to attempt to establish a role ers in his will. turbed. Remarkably, it has proved cheaper to for them in helping to influence the choice We hope that you will agree that over commission the leading craftsman in the field of future projects. Committee member David almost 100 years we have made a significant to cut the new lettering by hand than to have contribution to the beauty and amenities of it done locally by machine. the College. At the September AGM members voted We can assure OEs, parents, staff and friends that the Embellishers should fund the cost of of a warm welcome should they think of joining this project, £11,220. Member donations have us. There is a modest annual subscription and a already amounted to £4,860 including Gift Aid; convivial annual lunch and AGM each Septem- the fund remains open and is not restricted ber on the day of the OE Reunion. If you have to the members of the Embellishers. There is recently left the College, we would particu- still time to contribute. The new tablets were larly welcome your perspective on the life of dedicated at the annual Remembrance Day pupils today, and how it can best be enhanced Service on Sunday 9 November in the presence The design of the new plaque at St George’s tomorrow. We are always pleased to hear sug- of the Chairman of Governors, General Sir church in Ypres gestions from members or non-members and Kevin O’Donoghue. Ruskin, Assistant Head, Teaching and Learning, we award periodically a monetary prize for a During the Eastbournian Society’s trip to is helping to organise this for us. suggestion from a pupil that is deemed worthy the Flanders battlefields in September, we Planned future projects include the funding of adoption. found that the College’s plaque in St George’s of an annual ‘Embellishers’ lecture and an Contact us on 01323 451901, at ae@ church at Ypres to the OEs who gave their lives embellishment for the LRC. We shall volunteer eastbourne-college.co.uk or by letter to Mar- was sadly out of date. This we have replaced, an input to Project 150 in due course. lborough House, Old Wish Road, Eastbourne, with the current, official, College crest and Old Eastbournian John Maccoy (W 1935–39), BN21 4JY. And please do have a look at our web the revised number of casualties (174) at a who was our Chairman for 30 years and a direc- pages on the College website. cost of £315. tor of the Baltic Exchange, died this year and Michael Partridge, Chairman

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The Cricketer Cup Angus Stewart (C 2003–08) reports on the OECC’s Cricketer Cup first-round match against Repton Pilgrims on Sunday 15 June 2014, played on College Field: Repton 235-9, OECC 205 all out he day started with the diving stops and a great run out home side losing the toss from Pete Wooldridge (R 2006–11) T and being asked to field and Charlie Hobden (W 2008–13). first. Fred Florry (G 2004–06) The OE chase started posi- and Henry Smith (Pw 2009–13) tively with contributions from the opened the bowling with the top order Stewart (65) and Jack latter dismissing one of the Skinner (W 2008–13) (30) leaving Repton openers for a golden duck us 110-3 at the halfway mark. (a long day for him). Will Ripley Unfortunately we constantly lost (G 1999–2004), who ended with wickets, never really putting excellent figures of 5-50, got two together a large partnership. This other early wickets to leave the allowed the Repton spinners to set Dates for your diary away side innings in a bit of strife good ring fields when new batsmen at 35-3. Jonathan Batty (formerly came in. Late runs from Hobden Friday 13 March, 7pm of Surrey) left a full ball when on and Henry Smith saw us to 205 all The Annual Old Eastbournian Cricket Evening about 5 that nipped back off H out in the 48th over, knocking us A social evening for members of the Old Eastbournian Cricket Smith which amazingly was given out of the competition. Club and their supporters at The Antelope, 22 Eaton Terrace, not out - Batty later admitted he This is clearly a frustrating London SW1W 8EZ. The aim is to get as many cricket playing/ was plumb. He went on to make result for all involved. However supporting OEs under one roof for a night of good fun, cricket- 70, probably being the differ- there are a lot of positives to show ing stories, and to share plans as to how we take the club ence between the sides, before how our side is shaping up for the forward in the years to come. This is a free event where there Cameron Smith (Pw 2009–13) years to come. The average age of will be ample drink and plenty of canapés. got revenge for the Smith twins, the team must have been around Contact: George Burrough ([email protected]) getting him caught behind with 21 with Ripley being the elder Sunday 14 June, 11am a good catch from Ben Green (C statesman at 27! Most of the boys Cricketer Cup first round v Eton Ramblers 2007–12). are playing Saturday cricket which At Eton College. This allowed Repton to scram- should mean if we stick together Contact: Angus Stewart ([email protected]) ble to a respectable score of 235 as a group and keep improving the for 9 from their 50 overs. I can results will come. Thanks to all the Sunday 5 to Thursday 9 July honestly say it was the best field- players, Matt Banes, Mike Barford OE Cricket Week ing performance from an OE team and David Stewart for making the College Field. I have ever seen; we probably day happen. We go again next Contact: Ed Miller ([email protected]) saved 40/50 runs at least through year!

his has been a relatively quiet year. continues to organise and galvanise the club OE Fives Spencer Beal reports: Marcus Bate (P 1993–98) and Andy with great enthusiasm, and anyone thinking T Pringle (R 1981–86), who have carried of coming along to play will find us a very the flag for OE Fives for many years, have been welcoming bunch, happy to coach up begin- playing less regularly, although both were able ners or involve those with experience in some to join up with three of the younger genera- good-quality Fives. Any OEs wishing to come tion, Charles Compton (Pw 2001–06), Andrew along will find the courts vastly improved from Meek (P 2002–07) and Joe Tickle (C 2008–13), their school days. The ceilinged chicken-wire is in the Owers Trophy. long gone and all three courts (bar one outside Eastbourne finished fourth of four teams in wall) have been completely re-plastered and this competition, but we did have the satis- weather-proofed. faction of beating the eventual runners-up in The major successes have come from the the round-robin event. Marcus also achieved ladies. Kathleen Briedenhann (SCR) won the success by reaching the final of the Plate in Ladies’ National Singles last year for the the National Singles, the semis in the North of second time, and just recently retained the England Doubles, as well as the quarter-finals Ladies’ National Doubles Title with Tessa in the National Doubles. Another recent leaver, Mills (N 2008–13) who left the College after Chay Kent (Pw 2011–13), joined three of the winning the Girls’ Senior Singles Title for above in the inaugural South-East Champion- the fourth consecutive year – a remarkable ships held at Christ’s Hospital. achievement. There were no club matches last season, partly due to limited player resources and Stop-press result and a good omen for this partly due to wet courts, although the Tuesday season: Eastbourne College Staff beat Ton- evening club (8pm virtually all year round) bridge 99–48! A great start for Simon Beal (C Izzy Why and Tessa Mills, National Senior continues to thrive – only recently we had 11 1993–98 and mathematics teacher) who now Doubles champions in 2013 players on court one evening. Tony Hamilton takes over as master i/c Fives at the College. 66 The History of Fives

The College Archives were pleased to host David opposition such as Old Tonbridg- ians, Old Whitgiftians and Christ’s Barnes for three days in June when he was Hospital. researching the history of Fives at the College. The College’s most successful team took shape in the mid-1990s and consisted of Simon Beal (C 1993–98) (half-blue at Cam- bridge), Philip Caroe (C 1993–98) (whose older brothers Tim (C 1987–92) and Chris (C 1988–93) had both captained the College 1st IV and gone on to win half- blues at Cambridge, along with 1st class degrees – Philip was also to achieve the same heights, both sporting and academic, at Cam- bridge), Marcus Bate (P 1993–98) (half-blue at Oxford, 1st class degree in Classics and U25 JDG Craib, the Public Schools The three original open-air Fives courts in 1880 are just visible to the National Doubles champion) and Singles winner in 1936 left of Big School, each court separated from the others by a sloping wall later James Richardson (C 1993- Marcus then annihilated the even- 98) (half-blue at Cambridge while tual National Schools Doubles David, a good friend of Spencer going on – nowadays the College studying medicine). champions 11–2, 11–3, and Philip Beal, is a former teacher of runs four senior football sides. As juniors, Simon and Philip and James also played exception- modern languages at Brad- Other names of good players that reached the final of the National ally well; thus we eventually ran field College and has served as spring to mind from that era are Schools Doubles, but after failing out comfortable winners. Secretary of the Rugby Fives Ed Jackson (G 1981–86), Jamie to capitalise on match-point But St Paul’s did get a measure Association. He is researching Nicholson (B 1981–86) (and later, in the second game of three, of revenge later in the National the history of Fives in public his brother Tom (B 1984–89) and eventually ran out of steam and Schools competition when both schools and has given us a CD Andy Pringle (R 1981–86). Andy lost to a very good St Paul’s pair. doubles semi-finals pitched East- containing a summary history of continued playing at Cambridge, This team however went from bourne against St Paul’s, with the game at the College. winning his half-blue, and has strength to strength and in their St Paul’s coming out on top in This began in 1874 with a played ever since, not only final year they were arguably the both matches, although I’d like single court without roof or back appearing regularly in the annual best IV in the country. They won to think that if the competition wall located where the Memorial rankings but also managing signif- every match that year, against had been held on neutral courts, Building now stands. In 1880 two icant administrative roles (most both school and club opposition, the outcomes might have been further courts were built adjacent notably as secretary) on the RFA including the now annual away different. to the first and a further four in committee. fixture against St Paul’s, although It is quite difficult to engineer the grounds of Blackwater. The In 1990 Duncan moved on and for the first and only time St the winning of a plate competi- present courts were built in 1922 handed over the running of Fives Paul’s demanded a re-match tion, because you have to get on the site of the earlier ones. to me, although I could not have (suggesting they had only lost beaten in your first-round match In 1936 JDG Craib (W 1931–36) done the job without the help because of the absence of their and then go on to be the best over won the Public Schools Singles, and support of Nigel Wheeler the first and is, to date, the last who not only put in hours and Eastbournian to do so. He went hours of coaching on court, but on to get a Fives half Blue at also was responsible for organis- Cambridge. ing several memorable tours to various corners of the country Spencer Beal writes: from Blundells, Sherborne and When I arrived at Eastbourne Clifton in the south-west to Edin- College in 1984 the game of Fives burgh up north, and most notably was in the very capable hands of an extended exeat weekend Duncan Bowles (Maths depart- to New England, USA, where ment), who ran the sport with the College 1st IV played three a gentle enthusiasm. During the matches, enjoyed an afternoon’s next six years the 1st IV twice skiing in New Hampshire, a half- enjoyed unbeaten seasons against day of sightseeing and ice-skating school opposition, although the in Boston and a three-hour round fixture list was quite small in trip to a Sunday morning church those days, and College players service. It is true that a few of frequently performed well in the the party were too jet-lagged to A Staff v Boys match featured in the Eastbournian 1992/93. Nigel schools’ competitions, the most make lessons on the first morning Wheeler is standing, right, Spencer Beal is third from left, squatting notable being Freddie Westlake (R back, but since the Headmaster, behind the boys at the front 1981–86) who reached the quar- Chris Saunders, was unaware, it top player, Giles Corner, who did all the other first-match losers. ter-finals of the National Schools did not seem to matter. indeed go on to win the National Tim Caroe managed to win the Senior Singles competition. Nigel and I also formed a Schools Singles title) and brought Senior Singles Plate at the West Those were the days before formidable doubles partnership their full-strength side down to of England Tournament (held at hockey snaffled all the best which lasted for some 20 years, Eastbourne. However, Simon set Clifton in those days), but his games players in the Lent term, often leading the SCR (et al) to things up by defeating Corner in brother Chris forgot to bring along nor was there a lot of football victory in club matches against their singles game 15–10; he and the actual cup the following year 67 OLD Eastbournian

(to pass on to the next winner), Lee (R 1989–94), who continued Charlie Compton (Pw 2001–06) but, by a complete fluke, Chris to play successfully at Durham won all their (six) school matches was knocked out in his first match University and beyond, Alex and in 2013 we again went through and then went on to win the plate Down (R 1997–2002), Sam Adcock a season unbeaten (although the competition, although he could (C 2002–07) and Richard Chilcott St Paul’s victory was against their not take possession of the cup (R 1999–2004) who all achieved 2nd IV), captained by the excel- until he returned home! It should some success in the national lent Chay Kent (Pw 2011–13) who be noted that the 1st IV of 1992, competitions – but by now hockey in turn was supported by Dominic with Tim as captain and also was exercising an exclusive right Barnes (Pw 2008–13), Joe Leale- including brother Chris, recorded during term time and so they were Green (G 2012–14) and Philipp another unbeaten season in school rarely if ever available for school Teterin (P 2009–14). Our top matches, although a couple of Fives matches – and Andrew Meek seniors have also secured both club teams got the better of what (P 2002–07), who would certainly singles and doubles cups for the was an excellent team. have been seeded for national last two years in the relatively Meanwhile, the all-conquering schools events except that he new SE Regional Tournament, Eastbourne team from 1998 not lived in Australia and therefore open to Tonbridge, Christ’s Hospi- Spencer Beal presents Andrew only continued to accumulate was never available for these tal, Whitgift, St Dunstan’s, Sutton Meek with a bottle of champagne their half-blues at Oxford and holiday-time competitions. Valence and Eastbourne. for being the first pupil to beat Cambridge, with Eastbourne Andrew’s main claim to fame Last but not least we have seen him at singles, in 2007 seemingly providing more players is that he was the first pupil to an upsurge recently in girls’ Fives. (including the excellent Sam against Sutton Valence when, ever defeat me in singles. I fool- We are very lucky to have Kath- Jones (C 1989–94) – yet another captaining the side and playing at ishly and somewhat arrogantly leen Briedenhann on our staff. As with a 1st class degree) for the no 1 against a lesser opponent, he offered a bottle of champagne to well as being a top-class squash varsity match over a period of hit two consecutive serves down any pupil who could achieve this and wall-ball player, Kathleen some years than any other school, early in the game. I could not feat and Andrew duly delivered took up the games of Fives when but also remarkably supplying one bear to watch this display of Fives right at the end of his school she arrived at the College and half of the BUSA (British universi- suicide and stormed off in frus- career. I think it was in his final within three years she had won ties) winning doubles competition tration to watch another game. month of his final term when he the Women’s National Singles. for five consecutive years in the When I returned 15 minutes later, challenged me for the umpteenth She is the current holder of the form of Ed Brooke (W 1990–95) Ed had lost his game and when time and in a hot, sweaty court I Women’s National Doubles title, (Oxford), Marcus Bate (Oxford) I berated him for giving points was soundly beaten. Further igno- partnering Tessa Mills (OE) who as twice, Simon Beal (Durham) and away with two consecutive foul miny followed as I was required a pupil won the senior singles in James Richardson (Cambridge). serves, he was quick to update to attend several photo-shoots each of the first four years of the Ed is another example of an me with the fact that it was not of the Headmaster awarding the Girls’ Schools Nationals competi- excellent player produced by two consecutive foul serves that bottle to Andrew in my presence. tion (as well as two senior doubles Eastbourne College over the lost him the game, but five! Hard Successes have been harder titles, the most recent with Izzy years, but although he gained to believe that Ed also went on to to come by in recent years, Why), her first win coming as a the outstanding achievement gain a 1st class degree at Oxford although in 2004 the 1st IV of mere 15-year-old in Y10. This of going on to win the National (Chemistry). Eraaj Selvadurai (Pw 1999–2004), achievement of four consecutive U25 Singles (twice), he is best Other outstanding school James Partridge (Pw 1999–2004), senior singles titles is surely a remembered for his school match players included Ollie Stone- Michael Sands (W 2000–05) and feat that will not be equalled.

In a very open game the OEs won 5–3. With Citizens winning at West- OE Football minster the OEs stayed up in Division 4 on goal difference. The 2014/15 season has been much better and at the Christmas he 2013/14 season was a tricky one for the Old Eastbournian break the team were second on goal difference to Old Sennockians Football Club. The season started with a reduced squad to with the prospect of promotion if they can continue the good form. T compete in the Arthurian League and three defeats, the heavi- Notable results have been a tremendous comeback against Old Chol- est being to a very good Old Citizens team. In a spirited Arthur Dunn meleians 3s from 5–0 down after 35 minutes to 7–6 winners after 90, Cup display against Bradfieldians, we were 2–1 up after an hour, only and a very good 1–0 win against Amplefordians. In the Arthur Dunn to run out of energy against a team three divisions above and lose 3–2. Cup after a spirited first half against Kings Wimbledon the team were This display led to a revival in the league and wins against Brent- overrun and lost 7–1. wood 3s and Bancroftians. Too many matches that should have been Anybody interested in playing competitive football in the Corin- won were drawn, notably against Old Westminsters 2s and Old Chig- thian spirit in London should get in contact with Andrew Appleyard wellians 3s; this meant the team had to win the last game of the at [email protected]. The team play their home season against Old Stoics and hope other results went in their favour. matches at Barn Elms, Barnes.

OE Golf Society At our AGM in April we adopted a new Con- Some of our fixtures are only open to stitution which states that the OEGS ‘exists actual OEs, namely the Halford Hewitt, in order to encourage Old Eastbournians of Grafton Morrish, Cyril Gray (for the over 50s), all ages to play and enjoy the game of golf Sussex Schools and the Public Schools Putting Captain’s Report in the company of their fellow alumni and Competition. However, we also organise members of the Eastbournian Society’. We friendly matches against other schools such as Chris Walker writes: are very keen for more OEs to join the OEGS Epsom, Tonbridge, King’s Canterbury, Lancing 2014 will hopefully go down as a year in which and to take part in our activities but, as our and Hurstpierpoint and a Spring Meeting at progress has been made towards enlarging Constitution makes clear, membership is also Brancaster and an Autumn Meeting at Cooden the membership of the Old Eastbournian Golf now open to former and current parents of Beach which would be open to any member Society (OEGS) and giving it a more sustain- College pupils and members of the staff of of the OEGS. able future despite disappointingly poor the College, ie members of the wider East- An email went out in September to all turnouts at some of our fixtures. bournian Society. members of the Eastbournian Society and 68 there has been a most encouraging response the green. The strike sounded pure and the from a hickory competition at Hoylake. The with approximately 20 people expressing an ball was on its way. One and a half seconds main foursomes event on the Sunday, for the interest in joining the OEGS. They will be later it disappeared! Cheers from Eastbourne, Robinson Salver, was won by a comfortable contacted early in 2015, giving them details concern from Harrow! margin by George Eve and David Stewart with of our 2015 programme. As Chris and John made their way to the 30 Stableford points. Second were David Burt We have set up a website, www.oldeast- first extra hole the momentum was surely and Chris Walker on 25 (with Chris still playing bourniangolf.org.uk. This is currently quite with Eastbourne. Chris “boomed” one down with 80-year-old hickory clubs) and third were basic but it will be of considerable use in the the fairway whilst Harrow pulled theirs into future. the left semi-rough. We now fast forward a Mike Harrison, the Head of Sport at the few holes as pressure got to all concerned and College, now knows about us and we have the golf was not pretty. Chris found the front made contact with Mark Wilders, the College’s apron at the tough and long par 3 third but newly appointed Head of Golf. This should Harrow struck their ball to only a few feet, improve communication between the OEGS an excellent shot considering the pressure of and present pupils. the situation. That shot was good enough to Membership of the OEGS only costs £20 secure victory for Harrow and send us packing per annum (unless you happen to be under 25 to the Plate at Princes. years old when there is nothing to pay – but Our afternoon match against local rivals you still have to send us your contact details). Hurstpierpoint was a similar tale in that the You then only pay for the fixtures that you decisive match went to extra holes and yet attend. And again, for anyone under 25, we again we came second. almost always generously subsidise their golf The overall performances were encourag- from OEGS funds. The subsidies to our younger ing in that we had an opportunity to beat members is the main use to which the mem- Harrow who are considerably higher than bership fees are put so, even if you only play Eastbourne in the Anderson Scale (the Halford with us very infrequently, your £20 per annum Hewitt league table) and we also gave Hurst- Chris Walker presents the Robinson Salver to is going to a good cause. pierpoint a run for their money. Our new George Eve and David Stewart at the Spring Meeting at Brancaster Our contacts are either me, Chris Walker recruits have added strength to our team and ([email protected]), or our secretary, David the future looks bright. Peter Robinson and Andrew Sherwood on 24. Wells ([email protected]). Paul May I take this opportunity to thank, yet The course and the weather were excellent Wickman ([email protected]) is again, Chris Walker for arranging the accom- but we do need to encourage more members the OEGS treasurer. modation at our new ‘pad’ (adjacent to the to attend this fixture (especially because we fifth tee at Royal St George’s) and also to his may well be holding our AGM again on the Sat- 2014 Halford Hewitt at Royal lovely wife Sally for giving up her time to urday evening). The publicity will be better St George’s and Princes cook for the team. The same house has been in 2015 !! booked for 2015. To ensure that our team were ready and eager For those of you reading that are single Royal Wimbledon Public Schools for our first round encounter with Harrow in figure golfers and have never played in the this year’s Halford Hewitt we challenged Halford Hewitt then you are missing a fan- Putting Competition 2014 Brighton College to a friendly on the Thurs- tastic opportunity to play one the world’s The Old Eastbournians were relegated in day at nearby Rye. The weather was glorious greatest golf courses for a few days in the this famous putting contest on our debut two and the course a delight to play, so it did not company of like-minded golfers, enjoy an years ago. After that spell in the wilderness, matter too much that Brighton won. evening meal and a glass of wine (or two) and we were invited to re-join the competition. Friday dawned and we made our way to generally have a great time. I hope to see you Eight schools competed in our heat on 2 June Royal St George’s knowing that a column in there next year. with the top two progressing to the final and the Telegraph would be all but guaranteed if For 2015, contact John Foster, our new the bottom two being relegated. That meant we could take the scalp of Harrow. Halford Hewitt Captain, on johnniefoster@ 7 x 18 hole rounds of putting for each member Our top pair of newly recruited Peter hotmail.com. of the team: Chris Walker, Paul Wickman, Walker (a scratch handicap – where have you Adrian Sharpin Anthony Ross and Nigel Grant. All performed been hiding?) and Chris Bradshaw had a hard reliably and we eventually finished a very fought battle but managed to secure a victory Spring Meeting at Brancaster respectable fifth to ensure our return next on the 18th. year. Our second pairing of Adrian Sharpin and The OEGS Spring Meeting was held in late April Anyone interested in playing next year Anthony Ross secured victory with a monster at Royal West Norfolk Golf Club, Brancaster. should contact Nigel Grant at nigelgrant@ 50 foot putt on the par three 16th for a 4&2 Captain Chris Walker missed the whole of moreprofitforyou.co.uk or 07801 624865. victory. the Saturday since he was then driving back Adam Walker and Calum Marris were brave in battle, but were unable to overcome their Cyril Gray at Worplesdon opponents. I am sure however that all in that Despite the best efforts of all concerned, the group thoroughly enjoyed Adam’s banter and morning of Thursday 26 June 2014 at Worples- generosity in the bar afterwards. don Golf Club saw only four rather than the Andy Edwards and Chris Hampton were required six OEs present for the start of the hoping that their prodigious length off the 2014 Cyril Gray Tournament. Andrew Sher- tee would be sufficient to bring home the wood thought that the M25 was a motorway decisive point but Harrow were the better on when it is in fact more akin to a car park. and around the greens and the overall match Nigel Toeg had been detained by the police was now all square. (but as a witness to an accident, not as a sus- pected felon). Stalwart Chris Walker and debutant John At the Spring Meeting at Brancaster, left to Our first round match was against Whitgift Foster now had the hopes of the College right, George Eve (P 1950–55), Trevor Hardy pinned on them. As all groups gathered around (G 1965–71), David Burt (G 1966–70), Peter and we went down 3–0. Nigel Grant and Paul the 18th green, word was that Chris had to Robinson (W 1949–53), Brian Jay (G 1955–59), Wickman did at least have the excuse that hole a 10 foot putt to take the match into Andrew Sherwood (W 1967–71), Chris Walker they were up against a pair that included extra holes. As Chris drew back his 400-year- and David Stewart, Eastbournian Society former Walker Cup player Peter Hedges. old putter not a sound could be heard around Director Andrew and Nigel joined in on the 4th tee, 69 OLD Eastbournian already 3 down of course, and they went down bleford Points with Robert Meaby (a 10-time scratch foursome matches being played over heavily. Jo Grey and Chris Walker went the winner of this competition, starting in 1964) both the Old and New Courses at Walton furthest before losing by 3 and 1. as the runner up. Brian Jay won the Handicap Heath with a magnificent three courses in The Plate against Taunton later the same Cup with 39 points (off 20) and Jo Grey the their dining room slotted in between. day was also problematic. A misunderstanding Long Handicap Cup. It was a beautiful autumn day and (with led to us not having a full team and we had to After lunch, upstairs in the clubhouse, two points for a win and one for a halved give a walkover to the opposition in the last overlooking the course, a couple of friendly match) we ran Lancing very close. They match. Chris played top with Nigel but they foursomes were played to round off a most won with 8 points to our 7, Brighton’s 5 and suffered a heavy defeat by 6 and 5. Paul and enjoyable day. Hurstpierpoint’s 4. Adrian Sharpin and Geoff Jo played much better but agreed a half once Campbell won both their matches. Anthony the overall match had been lost. 2014 Sussex Schools Ross and Chris Walker beat one of the Lancing pairs by 6&5 and then halved with Brighton. Tournament at Walton Heath Charlie Foster and Andy Edwards must have Once again our team of six faced the might come up against really strong opposition and of Lancing, Hurstpierpoint and Brighton with failed to register a win. OEGS fixture list 2015 Matches against Epsom and Lancing, the Summer Meeting and the Sussex Schools Championship all still to be confirmed. Date Event Location Match Manager Comments 15 March Halford Hewitt Royal St Georges John Foster Captain invites practice day Jeremy MIller 3 foursomes 08:30 & 13:30 9–12 April Halford Hewitt Royal Cinque Ports John Foster Scratch foursomes Team of 10 18–19 April Spring Meeting Royal West Norfolk Hon. Sec. Open to all & AGM Brancaster regardless of handicap. Max no.20 29 April Match v Walton Heath Mark Winstanley Team of 8 (handicap Hurstpierpoint Foursomes 14:30 Part of the OE Cyril Gray team, left to Curry on completion right: Jo Grey (S 1965–69), Chris Walker (S 1968–73), Paul Wickman (S 1969–73) and 9 May Grafton Morrish Knole Park Carl Spencer Stapleford scratch qualifying foursomes. Team of 6. Nigel Grant (G 1969–74) Manager invites So, one of our least successful Cyril Gray 21 May Match v the Royal Eastbourne David Stewart Team of 7 (handicap) outings but it was great to have introduced College Start 14:30 two new players to this competition, namely 1 June Schools Putting Royal Wimbledon Nigel Grant Team of 4 Andrew Sherwood and Jo Grey. Qualifying Tournament Whitgift got all the way to the final where 11 June final they lost 2/1 to Fettes. Taunton beat Wrekin 25–27 June Cyril Gray Worplesdon Chris Walker Over 50s Scratch in the second round of the Plate but then foursomes. lost to Ampleforth who ended up winning the Team of 6 Plate, beating Rossall 2/1 in the final. 2 July Foundation Golf Royal Eastbourne David Stewart The 2015 Cyril Gray is on 25 to 27 June. Challenge 12 July Match V King’s Rye Chris Stephenson Team of 12 (handicap) Autumn Meeting at Cooden Canterbury am and pm (foursomes) 26 July Match v Tonbridge West Sussex Grant Leonard Team of 14 (handicap) Beach Lunch 12:00 for 12:30 A total of 10 OE golfers turned out to be 8 holes foursomes 14:00 greeted by great weather conditions (despite 12 September Autumn Meeting Cooden Beach Mervyn Woolliams Maximum number 12 a challenging easterly wind) and, as always at Scratch and handicap cups Cooden, a very entertaining golf course. 25–27 Sept. Grafton Morrish Hunstanton & Carl Spencer Scratch competition The morning saw play for the various cups. 24 Sept. – Finals Brancaster Team of 6 – Foursomes Chris Walker won the Scratch Cup with 26 Sta- practice

OE Hockey The OE girls

On Sunday 31 August, Rob Hill, Director of win for the fleeter, fitter and younger team. Hockey and ex-GB Olympian, helped Matt The second match saw two OE men’s teams Copping (R 1992–97) and friends to arrange battle for supremacy. Unsurprisingly, the an afternoon of top hockey on the College’s winning side contained England U21 Keeper state-of-the-art Beresford hockey pitches. Sam Brooks (C 2007–12)! Matt, along with peers from his school Ian Sands (Pw 1988–93), who is also a Cam- days at the College, was raising funds for a bridge Blue, 1st XI coach and the Housemaster fellow OE, Charlie Howden (R 1992–97), who of Reeves, officiated. is currently receiving treatment in the USA for Players and spectators enjoyed a wonder- pancreatic cancer. ful afternoon of hockey and a considerable Two matches were played. The first saw sum of money was raised to help Charlie. If the College’s U18 girls team (that had in the anyone would like to learn a little more about previous year achieved a ranking of fifth in Charlie’s treatment or to make a donation, the country) meet an OE side. It was an end- please visit his page at Go Fund Me: www. to-end thriller that ended in a very close 1-0 gofundme.com/3wwpz4

70 squares and the seniors on the OE Rugby sideline were thrilled with the passion and grit shown from the next generation of Stags to put Oscar Orellana-Hyder (R 2002–07) their hands up for selection and reports on the Stags in 2014 to carry this great club on with pride. Special mention to captain t gives me immense pleasure to Max Hamid (G 2007–12), Tom report the OE Stags are quite Houchin (W 2008–13) and Carwyn I simply going from strength to Jones (Pw 2006–11), whose reli- strength. 2014 was a slow burner ability with the boot and constant of a year for the Stags due to the resilient play at scrum half or in rains and subsequent floods that The squad at the Cronk-Cunis Tournament midfield – or wherever he was followed, waterlogging the pitch his pugnacious best, earning the personal highlight of the season needed for that matter – earned which was booked for the first MOM tankard whilst serving clean – we entered the 18th (first him the MOM tankard. week of January. ball for speedster Ben Barter rain-soaked) annual Cronk-Cunis A crisp morning kick off on 13 Postponed to April, the Stags (Pw 2004–09) scoring numerous National U21 tournament at the December saw the mighty Stags took on Battersea Ironsides at rip-roaring tries throughout the Richmond Athletic Ground. The take on The Baltic Exchange in their Battersea pitches. A whole day. The Stags eventually finished next generation of OE Stags had Regents Park. New foes for the host of new Stags entered the runners-up in the plate competi- arrived and were determined Stags; however, individual per- fray with the likes of Ed Field tion, graciously receiving a small to turn heads upon arrival. sonal scores to settle stoked an (C 2008–13), Fabian Pearce (Pw plate and £100 prize money. The results did not go our way underlying desire for victory in 2006–11) and Cameron Saunders Turning into an annual fixture, against the likes of Old Colsto- this contest. A physical battle (G 2007–12), to name but a few, the 8th Egham 7s was held on an nians, Hampton School and Old ensued with The Tight Five firing putting in vital performances. incredibly muggy June afternoon Whitgift Boys, who proved to be on all cylinders – Ibi Fashawe With his bullocking runs and his with an apprehensive herd of tough opposition. The positives (G 2006–11) and James Thrower seemingly ever-shortening white Stags eager to better last year’s to come from the day were that (C 2002–07) as reliable as ever. shorts Robert Flett (Pw 2008–13) position. A memorable 10–29 many got their first appearance in A Simon Wheeler (P 2005–10) completely ripped through the victory against the hosts in our those coveted maroon and white break through their back line opposition, scoring on debut and first contest saw Ed Houchin gave the Stags an early lead and, picking up the MOM tankard for (W 2012–14) impress on another with scores tied at 17-all, with his troubles. It finished 5–29. debut, providing constant link- seven minutes to go the game With the Stags failing to put away ups in midfield with Neil Pickford was there for the taking. Isaac a good few chances the result (W 2003–08) to penetrate the Brown (Pw 2008–13) proved to be didn’t reflect the flair and domi- defences. a constant nuisance for The Baltic nance throughout the 80 minutes. A painfully narrow 7–10 defeat in midfield, linking up well with The following weekend we to Worth Old Boys saw Charlie Archie Meikle (C 2009–14), both entered the 50th Old Caterha- Hinchliffe (R 2002–07) leave making their debut for the Stags. mian 7s which proved to be an the rest for dust in a well taken Ollie Smith (P 2004–09) constantly entertaining day of social rugby. runaway try. Qualifiying second threatened their centres provid- Against some very impressive in our group secured us with a ing ‘Sonny-Bill’ offloads for Ryder opposition, players such as Toby better positioning that last year, King, whose constant resilience Lewis-Donaldson (G 2003–08) only to be steamrollered by a and tenacity resulted in going and Ryder King (C 2007–12) well drilled Woking RFC side. Alex over the whitewash and picking proved to be invaluable over Hinchliffe (C 2004–09) picked up up the MOM Tankard for his an elongated day of fast-paced the MOM tankard for being a rock efforts. Not the result we wanted rugby – definitely not the one in the second row and stepping at 33–17 but the Stags march on for a tight five forward! Patrick defenders for fun on the day. Line-out action against Battersea and play the Old Sherborne men Graham (Pw 2002–07) was at August Bank Holiday was my Ironsides in February.

Were you on the Rugby Tour of 1989?

Dan Moloney (S 1985–90) is organising a lunch for members of the 1989–90 Rugby 1st XV squad who went on an overseas tour to Australia in the summer of 1989. He has already tracked down some of the touring team but is hoping that this article may prompt a few others to get in touch. If you know of anybody who was on that tour and who may have lost touch with the College, please ask them to make contact. Dan says that he hopes to sched- ule the lunch at some point in the summer of 2015 at a venue in London. For more details, you can contact Dan by email at dan.moloney@ deverellsmith.com.

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When the All Blacks The Springboks come to Eastbourne – again were on College Field their full back, Bob Scott, so we were told, ver the years the College has hosted a 1957 Wallabies or the 1954 All Blacks, both used to kick goals from number of international rugby touring of whom also trained at the College, they the half-way line in bare O teams: the All Blacks in 1953, the Aus- didn’t fraternise. You felt they were only feet – without, it should tralian Wallabies in 1957, the British Lions in here to play rugby, not make friends. No be noted, the aid of a 1959 and 1962 and the South African Spring- doubt the fall-out from the Sharpeville mas- kicking tee. I don’t recall boks in 1951 and 1960. sacre a few months before had something to any of the Boks attempt- In 2015 the Rugby World Cup comes to do with this, encouraging them to circle the ing this; in fact I think goal-kicking was one Britain, and the College, in collaboration wagons against the ‘wind of change’ referred of their few deficiencies, though the foul con- with the University to by Harold Macmillan. Significantly, the ditions in which most of their matches were of Brighton, has captain, Avril Malan, and the two managers, played that sodden season can’t have helped. succeeded in the Ferdie Bergh and Boy Louw, were connected Because of the weather their backs had little tendering process to to the ruling National Party. And although not chance to shine, though they included gifted act as a Team Base all the team were Afrikaners, Afrikaans was centres like Gainsford and Englebrecht and for the Springboks. what they spoke. the pint-sized wing ‘Mannetjies’ Roux, whose The university will The first thing you noticed about them reckless head-high tackle broke Richard provide indoor facili- was their size. The forwards averaged nearly Sharp’s cheekbone at the beginning of the ties and 1962 Lions’ tour of South Africa. we shall The Boks had good reason to be provide an outdoor training pitch, wary of Sharp. He played fly-half Memorial Field. against them in their one defeat, We have to thank Robin Giles, by the Barbarians, a victory for Mike Harrison, Richard Maryan, the BaaBaas as epic, if not as Jacqui Lowden and Anthony Lamb spectacular, as that against the All for their efforts over more than a Blacks in 1973. I shall never forget year in securing this success. the crunching, try-saving tackle by This notable achievement has Haydn Mainwaring on Avril Malan as encouraged Michael Barber (B 1956- the Springbok captain broke away 60), who was captain of College from a line-out. rugby in 1960, to remember the There is an amusing footnote to Springboks’ last visit to Eastbourne. this retrospective. One of the few joints that were then in bounds to In Their Grandfathers’ senior boys was a coffee bar called Footsteps Maxims in, I think, South Street. It As those with long memories can The 1951 touring Springboks team en route was a cosy place with purple ban- confirm this will not be the first time that the sixteen stone a man, light by today’s standards, quettes, a gurgling Gaggia machine and the Springboks have trained on College Field. Fifty- but huge in 1960. When one of them collided obligatory bullfight posters on the wall. There five years ago their grandfathers were there with a goal post, unadorned then by protective we would sit, sipping frothy coffee from glass for a week, at the beginning of what would cladding, you felt the post was more shaken cups, feeding the juke box and chatting up prove to be one of the muddiest, and at times than the player. And their bulk was somehow girls, under the watchful eye of Nan, the one of the ugliest, rugby tours undertaken here emphasised by their convict-style haircuts, owner’s wife, a middle-aged blonde with a by an international side. To say they took no which exposed ears distorted by scrummag- husky voice and the air of someone who had prisoners is a cliché, but like most clichés it is ing and bull-necks. In the tight they had no seen it all before. The Boks must have found accurate. It was a very brave man who fell on equals, but I remember being surprised at how their way there too, because one day there the ball when their pack scented blood. much time the forwards devoted to handling appeared on the wall a bizarre contrast to I was lucky enough to be captain of the the ball. For big men they were unexpectedly the bullfight posters in the shape of a large College 1st XV in 1960 and so had a chance nimble and dextrous, prompting the Times to team photo of them. When somebody quizzed to see them at close quarters – or as close as say that although they looked like carthorses, Nan about this she smiled wistfully and mur- their ‘laager’ mentality permitted. Unlike the they performed like thoroughbreds. mured, ‘My Springboks!’ The Tom Lewis Memorial Rugby Match On Friday 17 October, the whole school was on College Field to support The Tom Lewis Memorial Rugby Match. A team of young OEs took on the 1st XV in memory of Tom Lewis, a Lower Sixth pupil in Craig House who died in April 2014. Throughout the match, pupils, staff and other spectators helped raise monies from cake sales (made by pupils), programme sales, shirt bids and donations. Over £4,000 was raised and all pro- ceeds will be donated to the Teenage Tom Lewis The young OEs who took part in the match Cancer Trust. 72 The 1995 rowing squad

Paul Steen (Pw 1990–95) has been in touch to tell us that 2015 is the 20th anniversary of the Eastbourne College 1st IV triumph in the Schools IV+ event at the National Schools Regatta that was held on the rowing lake in Nottingham. He says: Chris Alcock coached us throughout our development from novice oarsmen and was tirelessly dedicated to the boat club, regularly giving up his Saturdays to drive us to London for regattas on the Thames. The crew was (bow to stern) James Henry (W 1990–95), Nigel Sargant (R 1990–95), Paul Steen, Ollie Dyer (P 1991–96) and coxed by Ed Winton (G 1991–96). Chris, Nigel and I are planning to get back together for drinks at Henley Royal Regatta in the summer but James is now in Australia and we have lost contact with Ollie Dyer and Ed Winton. It would be great if they could get in touch and to see if we can all get together for a reunion! If anybody is in touch with Ollie or Ed please let us We found this photo of the team celebrating their victory at Nottingham still hanging know by sending an email to es@eastbourne-college. in the Long Room at the College. Left to right are Chris Alcock, Ollie Dyer, Paul Steen, co.uk or calling us on 01323 452262. Ed Winton, Nigel Sargant and James Henry

Obituaries Compiled by Michael Partridge with Bill Bowden and with help from family members, friends and the internet.

Paul Anders his commitment to the church and other member of the Chorleywood Branch of the interests. In spite of this decision, he proved University of the Third Age, and joined the himself a high achiever, following his chosen Chiltern Branch of the U3A on their visit to profession through cosmetics, heavy industry the First World War battlefields of France in and another great love, athletics. In his twen- Spring 2014. Apart from work and family, his ties, Paul joined the Territorial Army where number one priority was the church, and a he met Janet, whom he married in 1964. variety of activities relating to St Andrew’s, Following redundancy from Morgan Crucible, Chorleywood. He travelled the country with Paul took a job as a management consultant Barry Kissell’s faith sharing team, becoming in Devonport Dockyard, spending each week a team leader himself, and was an enthu- in Plymouth for the next 15 months, where siastic member of the church choir. The Janet joined him for a week every month. numbers attending his thanksgiving service Things took a turn for the better when he is testament to the number of people whose landed the role of Finance Director for the UK lives he touched. headquarters of the International Association Paul was fascinated by his genealogy, of Athletics Federations (IAAF). In many ways, and would have been a prime subject for this was Paul’s ideal role, affording him and Who Do You Think You Are. He formulated Janet opportunities for international travel a comprehensive family tree and last year and attendance at high-profile sporting events accompanied his son and two oldest grand- Paul Anders (P 1950–55) died on 2 July 2014 worldwide. In later life, Paul was engaged as children to Grevesmühlen in Germany to aged 77. Paul was a house prefect, a member Finance Director by Lodge Brothers, a seventh investigate his roots further, tracing his of the choir, a mathematician who achieved generation family funeral business. On ‘retire- ancestors back to 1680 and confirming some three A levels and a CSM in the CCF. He was ment’ he took a part-time job as Secretary very significant Jewish family history. A dedi- one of the last to undergo National Service, of the London Association of Funeral Direc- cated letter writer and initiator of social most of which he spent in Germany with the tors, a position he was still enjoying when he gatherings, Paul loved his family, his friends, Royal Artillery. Becoming an articled clerk died. One of the highlights of his year was the his animals and the many possessions he had at Hemsley Miller, Paul achieved exceptional key role he played in helping to organise the hoarded over the years. Earlier this year he results in his chartered accountancy exams. annual Funeral Directors’ Banquet and Ball in was diagnosed with cancer, but following a While newly qualified, Paul gained experi- Mayfair. successful operation, he became ill and died ence with one of the larger firms. He later In his spare time, Paul undertook a number very suddenly surrounded by his family. Paul took senior roles in a number of companies of community-based roles: among many pur- embraced life to the full. He will be remem- including Innoxa and Morgan Crucible. Then suits, he ran the Chorleywood children’s film bered for his high principles, his humour, his after a few years, he made a conscious deci- society in the early 70s, and was an active loyalty and his enthusiasm. He is survived by sion not to climb the corporate pole, but supporter of the friends of Chorleywood Janet, his sister Ruth, two children, Christo- to pursue a steady career, spend quality Common, Phillipshill Woods and the Insti- pher and Helen, and six grandchildren, all of time with his family and friends, and follow tute of Optimum Nutrition. He was a keen whom will sorely miss him.

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John Andrews MICE (R 1958–62) died on 30 September 2010. John William ‘Bill’ Bowden gets; he was a good boxer and After 14 years living in Dorset, passed Maths and Physics A levels performed successfully in the where he became chairman of at the College, played rugby for novices competition. Follow- his local Neighbourhood Watch, the Colts and Tigers, rowed in ing completion of his A levels, Bill and Mary moved to Hailsham the 2nd IV and was a member of Bill went to work with the R & where he taught genealogy at the cross-country team. A Leading D Department of Armour Phar- U3A. He was able to join the Cadet in the RAF Section, he maceuticals in Eastbourne, College Archives team as a vol- achieved his RAF Gliding Profi- studying via day release at the unteer and exercise his 40-year ciency test. From 1962 to 1965 Brighton Polytechnic (later obsession with the subject. He he studied civil engineering at university) for a BSc science extended the College’s Roll of the Loughborough College of degree. He eventually became Honour, discovering ten more Advanced Technology, achieving a Chief Chemist at Armour. After OEs who had lost their lives in Diploma with Honours. He worked 20 years he moved to Health the Great War, an additional 133 during his vacation with the East- and Safety Manager and in all who served in that war, a vast bourne Waterworks Company and stayed there for 34 years before array of distinguished OE sports- also with a West German engi- retiring at 52. Bill met Mary men and women and numerous neering company under a student William ‘Bill’ Bowden BSc, at Armour and they married in hitherto unknown OEs of dis- exchange scheme. Thereafter he MRSC (N 1961 then W 1961–65) 1995; he inherited stepson David tinction. Bill was proud to claim worked for Sir William Halcrow died on 17 December 2014 at the and stepdaughter Kim, became descent from Admiral of the and Partners in England and Royal Sussex County Hospital in father-in-law to Dave and Emma Fleet Sir George Bohun Martin, a Dubai. John continued to work on Brighton during a bypass opera- and a ‘spectacular’ granddad contemporary of Nelson. He was civil engineering projects and it tion. Bill used to recall fondly to Megan. Kim writes: ‘Bill was a wonderful husband to Mary is believed that he was involved his time at the College: running the kindest, most compassion- and a caring step parent, with a with the sea defence work at over the Downs when the play- ate and most passionate of men jolly and endearing personality. Eastbourne. Sadly we lack full ing fields were too waterlogged who was always jolly and busy. He will be sorely missed. He was details of his adult life. John for games; and throwing the He was always quick to offer a valued friend and member of was married to Margherita and javelin – using rabbits as tar- help or a kind word to anyone’. the College archives team. they had two, possibly three, daughters. herd which by 1981 had grown warden and organiser of the to over 600 head. Over a period local Remembrance Day poppy of 15 years he developed skills in collection. crop rotation, land management, He leaves a widow Susie, engineering and labour force whom he married in December management. Latterly Berty was 1962, daughter Cecily and two elected chairman of the Virginia grandsons. His son Alexander Tobacco Growers Association (S 1977–82) died tragically in July of Zambia. In 1981 he sold the 1983. farms and retired to England, Colonel David Taylor, late of settling in 1985. After a short the Parachute Regiment, writes: consultancy in Saudi Arabia, he ‘Kay was shrewd, deep think- became Deputy County Secretary ing and a total asset. He took of the NFU in Leicestershire, command of 3 Para in 1978; he Rutland and Northamptonshire. had a very successful command Then followed a period building and was hugely popular. He was canal narrow boats, after which an outstanding soldier, a much Cyprus and Kenya. In Cyprus he Major John Richard ‘Berty’ in 1991 he became Regional appreciated teacher and a sound played No 8 for the successful Bowes (B 1949–54), the son Secretary of the CLA in a similar editor of the regimental maga- army rugby team and taught his of Major Kenneth Bowes (B region to his NFU work. He retired zine. It has been a privilege to fellow officers to play bridge. In 1918–23), died on 2 July 2013. in 2001 at the age of 65. He then have known him and his wonder- due course he attended Staff Col- He attended Oakham School, divided his time as a toastmaster, ful family.’ lege and in 1978 he became CO of where his father had been becoming a qualified member Simon Hubbard-Ford (G 1949– the 3rd Battalion the Paras in Ger- Second Master, before entering of the National Association of 54) adds: ‘We both played in Vin many and then Northern Ireland, the College. Here he won cups Toastmasters, while working as Allom’s Tigers for two seasons. A where he was mentioned in des- for shooting and boxing and was Regional Manager for the County slight coolness resulted from my captain and/or hon sec of the Trust, associated with the CLA. patches. At the age of 50 Kay was kicking the winning conversion in full bore and small bore shooting Due to ill health he resigned this offered a Brigadier’s job in the the house match final between teams. John entered Sandhurst post in 2005. North, but chose instead to enter Gonville and School House; but I and was commissioned into the a second career, closer to home, was soon forgiven. Kay came to Royal Leicestershire Regiment Colonel Kay Coates (S 1949–54) in teaching. He joined Edge- Sandhurst a term after me and (later the 4th Royal Anglian died peacefully on 29 December borough Prep School and there, we saw a lot of each other and Regiment) in 1958 where he was 2013 after a short illness. Kay known as Mr Colonel Coates, he played rugby together. He was a a member of the 1st Battalion Coates was a house prefect, a taught a range of subjects includ- fine man.’ shooting team. After service member of the Choir and the ing, to his surprise, French, and in Germany, Aden and Zambia Orchestra (playing timpani and coaching cricket. Then at the Charles Brian Cole (S 1932–37) (where in 1966 he was Champion side drums), hon sec of the swim- age of 57 he took over the run- died peacefully on 4 November Rifle Shot in the Zambian Army), ming team, a Tigers rugger player ning of the Regimental Museum 2012 in Northern Ireland. The son he retired in 1966 and became and Erratics cricketer. He entered and Pegasus, the regimental of an OE, Charles Phillips Cole manager of a tobacco and maize Sandhurst and was commissioned magazine. This he tackled with (S 1902–04), Charles was a school farm there. In 1969 he leased and into the Royal Norfolk Regiment energy and determination. On prefect, head of house, captain of later purchased his own farm, in 1957, transferring to the Para- retirement in 2000 Kay and Susie Gym and in the 2nd XV 1936–37. eventually owning 4,800 acres. chute Regiment after four years, moved to Upper Farringdon near He won the Raybould Cup in 1935 In 1975 he started a small beef and served in Borneo, Bahrain, Alton where he became a church and was awarded the Dyer Prize 74 in 1936. He was also a social com- and served as a Flying Officer cies such as the 7/7 underground mando and a CSM in the OTC. On (Tech) during the war. Afterwards and bus explosions. In retirement leaving school he worked with his he joined the Midland Bank and he began helping elderly people father in Tring as a student archi- qualified as a member of the around Bexhill with their comput- tect. During the Second World War Institute of Bankers. He worked as ers as well as becoming involved he served with the Indian army marketing director with Midland with the local Food Bank. Philip service corps (RIASC) attaining the Bank, later HSBC. He was a co- loved DIY and gardening and, rank of Lt Colonel – the youngest author of Teach Yourself Banking, following his second marriage to in the British Army. After the war 1973, and a trustee of Poole Carole, became involved with car- he became a director in a firm Maritime Trust. Brian’s wife died riage driving. He became Safety manufacturing and wholesaling soon after him and they leave a Officer for the Brighton Horse clothing. Charles married Mar- daughter Sophie and two sons. Driving Trials and for the Bexhill jorie June in 1946 and they had Horse Show, driving his Land Rover two sons and one daughter – and Philip De Leon (B 1964–69) and quad bike across country. nine grandchildren. In retire- died at the Conquest Hospital in He greatly enjoyed walking the ment the Coles moved to Malaga Hastings on 13 March 2014 after Downs with Carole and his dogs, in Spain where he (in his own suffering from undiagnosed pan- photographing birds and nature words) ‘assisted Spaniards to learn creatic cancer. At the College generally. English’. In 2004–06 he renewed Philip won colours for sailing and supplying inflatable life rafts. On During 2010 Philip assisted his interest in the College and was an Under Officer in the Signals his return to England he opened Richard Bugler, who was then corresponded with us about the Section of the CCF. But it was in a shop selling model railways; he Facilities Bursar, with the Col- buildings and subsequent develop- the field of drama that he found next became involved with the lege’s crisis management plans. ments. In 2004 he gave £2500 to his niche, performing in West Side Keep Britain Tidy Campaign, fol- Richard writes ‘I found Philip to the Arnold Embellishers. Story and Macbeth, stage manag- lowing which he joined Hove City be a fascinating man with vast ing Becket and working as front Council as an Emergency Planner, experience, and with a wonder- Brian Douglas Wilson Cox (Pw of house manager and assistant remaining there until he retired. fully dry sense of humour! The 1939–40, then Crosby 1940) died stage manager for the Dramatic He had also worked as a consultant College benefited from his knowl- on 5 August 2010. On leaving the Society. On leaving the College to Ken Livingstone when Mayor of edge, input and support, both to College, Brian joined the RAFVR he joined his father in Indonesia London with plans for emergen- our overall plans and for some

Peter W I Davies 1945–50), David Patterson (G greatly increased his speed Brenda, his daughter Louise 1945–49) and Nigel Wickman (G going up hills. The power was and his two rugby-playing sons, 1945–49). Pete was big, fifteen like adrenaline coursing through William and David. His voice and a half stone of powerful our veins. would take on a special warmth muscle, an unusual size for a boy ‘Pete was a man of great gen- whenever he spoke about them. of his age. Like many large men, erosity. I remember especially No one could have been more however, he was mild and gentle the day when he turned up in supportive. – until, that is, he got the ball Oxford out of the blue saying he ‘Since 1985, forty years on in his hands on the rugger field, had three tickets for Twickenham since their first meeting, Pete when he was more like a raging and would I like to bring along would join John Klyberg, David bull. A most effective second- a friend. Terry Fallon, who soon Kidd-May and David Patterson row man, he made a very strong after played in the centre for on 25 September every year for combination with his friend Ireland, joined us and Pete, the a reunion lunch. In August this Colin Pickford (B 1944–48), who perfect host, treated us to an year Pete went as usual into his went on to play for the English excellent day. office at the family firm before Schools XV against Scotland and ‘He had a lively sense of going off to Hereford hospital over 200 times for Northampton, humour and an infectious for a routine check-up of his Peter W I Davies (G 1945–49) for three seasons as captain. chuckle, delighting in finding pacemaker. He never returned died on 26 September 2014. He Many years later Beefy said to the funny side of any situation. home. Transferred to the Queen leaves a widow, Brenda, two Pete: ‘We just haven’t had the He was a wonderful companion, Elizabeth in Birmingham, he died sons, David and William, and weight since you left, Davies’. It always ready to lend a sympa- a few weeks later on 20 October. a daughter, Louise. He entered was a quote he loved to recall. thetic ear. He was, quite simply, Such a wonderful man will be the College in the Summer Term His size and strength also made a lovable person, a warm per- dreadfully missed by his old 1945, the last at Radley. He was a him an invincible opponent in sonality to whom anyone he met friends. Nearly five hundred of Stag in 1949 and a house prefect. the boxing ring. A keen photog- would immediately be attracted. them gathered at the beautiful After two years National Service rapher, as indeed he was for all A keen shot and expert fisher- service in the borders of Wales at Blandford, he ran the family his life, Pete possessed a state- man, he was the perfect example and Shropshire to celebrate the firm, B & J Davies (Bucknell) Ltd, of-the-art camera which we boys of a man of the countryside who life of this very special country timber merchants, founded by admired and envied. He was was at ease in the open and never gentleman.’ [A picture of Pete his grandfather, in south Shrop- rarely without it and we were all happier than when engaged in at the Gonville lunch in 2004 is shire, for many years. Remaining the subject of many photos. We some country pursuit or among a on page 8.] an enthusiastic rugby player, he were also much enamoured in crowd of friends at a Game Fair Brenda, Pete’s wife, adds: joined the Ludlow and then the another direction. When Pete’s or County Show, chatting to all ‘Peter was so proud of being an Lucton club, of which he later parents came down from Shrop- and sundry, his voice a rich bari- Old Eastbournian and very often became President. shire their car was the object of tone with a hint of the borders spoke of his happy days at the David Kidd-May writes: our admiration and desire and where he had lived all his life. College. In so many of his conver- ‘Peter (always known to us as we would be thrilled if we were ‘Nothing meant more to Pete sations with anyone, Eastbourne Pete) Davies was one of a close offered a ride in the Jaguar or than his family. Their holidays would feature, and his knowl- group of friends in Gonville in Humber Super Snipe, shining together were times he particu- edge of that area, rugby fixtures the late forties: Basil Duttson lights in that era of post-war larly relished, occasions packed etc would be included. I almost (G 1945–49), David Kidd-May austerity. I recall particularly full with fun and laughter. He knew the names of all his teach- (G 1945–50), John Klyberg (G the way Pete’s father, Bernard, was immensely proud of his wife ers while he was there.’

75 OLD Eastbournian management exercises that he enthusiasm for power boating. and won prizes for history and We are indebted to Christina helped to run. He will be greatly He was twice widowed in excep- German. Having turned down the and Father Kevin Moore for much missed and we are indebted tionally sad circumstances and opportunity of a commission, he of the above information. to him for his energy, skill and is survived by his third wife, spent his National Service with enthusiasm.’ Sheila, his four sons and innu- the Royal Artillery in Germany. Sqn Ldr Paul Gausden AFC (R Philip had a son Christian and merable grandchildren. Since Here he began his lifelong love 1950–55) died from Parkinsons in a daughter Nicole from his first his retirement former patients of opera. He next worked in August 2013. Paul was a Warrant marriage, and they have pro- have continued to express their London for Legal and General and Officer in the RAF Section of the duced three granddaughters and admiration and affection for him. later taught English to foreign- CCF and won the Proficiency Cup, a grandson. He married Carole in Many remember him, not as a ers in London. Then, working for a Gliding Certificate and a Flying 1984 and acquired a stepdaughter GP, but as their family doctor. He an American publisher, he sold Scholarship. He also achieved and three more granddaughters. would be happy with that. academic books to bookshops in 2nd XV colours in 1954 and was a He was very much loved by them London, going round on a Vespa chapel warden. Paul spent all of all. Carole writes: ‘He was so or Lambretta; also to universities his working life in the RAF where proud of being a part of East- in Britain and Ireland. He then he flew Vulcans and Victors. One bourne College and had such fond returned to Germany to teach in former colleague says: ‘He was a memories of his time spent there. a Berlitz school. He also worked smashing chap – steadfastly loyal, He would have been so proud to as a courier on bus trips round meticulous, conscientious, great know that his 12-year-old step Europe and, on occasion, in the company and a very deep reposi- granddaughter has been invited wine department at Selfridges tory of air refuelling knowledge’. to play tennis for the College’. during the Christmas season. Paul was married to Gill who sur- On inheriting his father’s vives him and who is sister to the estate in 1971 he purchased his late Bob Day (P 1951–55). house in Bedford Park, the world’s first garden suburb. In 1975, while delivering pamphlets, Larry Stewart Dovey (R 1972–77) died knocked on a door and, surpris- from leukaemia in March 2013 in ingly, was invited to lunch. Thus the Philippines. At the College began 38 years of companionship Stewart played for the Soccer 1st with Christina Speight: a life filled XI, won prizes for English, was with fun, laughter and music. a Cavendish librarian and editor They shared many of the same of the Eastbournian and of Bit- interests: opera, musical spon- tersweet. A Flight Sergeant in the sorship, politics and the church. RAF Section, he won an RAF Flying They supported the reopening of Dr Derek Dickson MB, BChir (S scholarship (PPL). After a gap 1936–41) died peacefully at his year he entered Downing College, home on 9 May 2013 at the age of Cambridge, where, ‘not one for 90. Derek was a school prefect, the law books’, he graduated Stanley Halstead (S 1940–45) a Stag and hon sec of rugby; he with honours in Law. However his died on 20 April 2014 at St won the Run in 1941 when he also principle interest at Cambridge James’s Hospital, Leeds from won the Williams Music Prize. was the Downing First Boat which pneumonia after a fall. After On leaving school he joined the he coxed in the 1981 Mays. He early education at Morecombe RAFVR and was posted to Canada trained for long hours and dieted and Accrington Grammar schools, for flying training. He returned aggressively to keep his weight Stanley spent the remainder of to the UK and flew Typhoons in down. A Cambridge contempo- his schooldays with the College, the later stages of the war. On D rary writes: ‘Stewart was brave almost entirely at Radley. He was Day +5 while flying over American and combative. He was straight- head of school, a Stag in 1943, ’44 lines a shot penetrated his cabin forward and direct. A man who and ’45 (hon sec in ’45), won 1st and he was hit in the foot; a piece never met moderation, he lived IV colours in 1944 and ’45, was of shrapnel was finally removed his life fully. A lively travel com- captain of Boats and captain of 30 years later. After recuperation panion, good company and a good swimming; hon sec of the Games he resumed flying but was shot friend, he will be missed by all Committee, CQMS in the JTC down over Germany on Christmas who laughed with him.’ Moving to and Band Sergeant as well as a Eve 1944 and was a POW until the Far East, he worked for Inter- a whisky distillery on a Scottish member of the Senior Choir. He released by the Russians. Once national Distillers and Vintners, isle. Larry was deeply involved was a member of the College XV demobbed he entered Peterhouse, becoming Director of Marketing, with local historical research and which in 1944 beat an outstanding Cambridge, to study medicine. selling whisky to the Chinese; published the book Mainly about Radley side 4–3. He won a schol- He completed his clinical training then in the 1990s he moved to Bedford Park People. He had arship to King’s College, London, at St Thomas’ Hospital, qualify- Hong Kong and by 1999 he was begun to prepare a second edition to study mechanical engineer- ing in 1951. Following a house managing director of Swiftrade when he died. He leaves his ing and after a year returned job in ophthalmology, he started Inc, at Manila in the Philippines, beloved partner, Christina, who home to Accrington to complete general practice in Byfleet where he lived with his wife and is committed to completing the his BSc at Blackburn Technical which he continued for 40 years. three daughters. Most recently book. Larry also sponsored the College. On graduating he joined During this time he led a stead- he was self-employed. Stewart’s work of local composers and sup- the Rootes Group at Coventry ily growing partnership, now the brother is Andrew Dovey (R ported Bedford Park’s Blenheim as a trainee with their automo- Parishes Bridge Medical Practice, 1968–72). Music Circle as well as various tive design team. He moved on and established a reputation as national musical organisations, to Metropolitan Vickers, then a caring and committed doctor. Basil Laurence ‘Larry’ Duttson including opera at Longborough. Hawker Siddeley (AV Roe) to join He retired in 1992 but continued (G 1945–49) died peacefully aged He is mourned by his extended the Vulcan bomber design team to enjoy locum work until 2004. 83 at St Mary’s Hospital Pad- family and numerous colleagues; and then from 1965 until his Despite his busy work for the dington on 6 September 2014, his funeral service was mas- retirement in 1990 he was head NHS, he led a vigorous and fulfill- after a protracted illness. At the sively attended. He leaves no of design at Avery Denison, Leeds, ing family life which included an College he was a house prefect descendants. developing materials testing 76 Ian Fraser spent five years with the Royal they recorded the first of their that show Ian also collaborated in Artillery Band where he worked two Christmas albums, followed the writing of the duet Peace on as solo concert pianist, harpist by five television specials, taped Earth for Bing and David Bowie. and percussionist. in London. Written as a counterpoint to On leaving the forces, he In 1977 he received his first The Little Drummer Boy, it was worked as a pianist in Soho Emmy Award for the musical included in a 2002 Virgin Records nightclubs, theatre and TV, and direction of America Salutes Christmas album which sold over accompanied singers. About Richard Rodgers, beginning what two million copies. this time he played piano with was to become the longest run of In 1995–97 he was reunited Lord Rockingham’s XI in the ITV Emmy nominations in the history with Julie Andrews to conduct programme Oh Boy! which had of the Television Academy (32), Victor/Victoria on Broadway; a hit with ‘Hoots Mon’ in 1958. ending in 1999, when he received this ran for 734 performances. He recorded Memories are Made his twenty-third consecutive nom- In 2003 he composed numbers of This with Dorothy Squires and ination for the NBC-TV Christmas which accompanied her book Love My Life Away with Jess in Washington special. In 2001 he Simeon’s Gift and they per- Conrad as well as making two received the first of three more formed a concert version at the albums of his own. After arrang- nominations, and was awarded Hollywood Bowl in 2008. He was Ian Fraser (formerly Ian Sykes) ing a number of hit recordings his eleventh Emmy in 1993. with her when she appeared at (P 1945–51) died from cancer with Anthony Newley for Decca Miss Andrews’ The Sound of the O2 Arena in London in 2010. at his home in Los Angeles on in 1950s, he became musical Christmas and Baryshnikov on His film and television 31 October 2014 aged 81. From director and arranger for Leslie Broadway are two of his other scores include Torn Between the age of 12 Ian was a day boy Bricusse and Newley’s Stop the Emmy-winning shows. In 2003 Two Lovers, Hopscotch, First in the Eastbourne Branch in World, I Want to Get Off, which he scored the Bob Hope birthday Monday in October, and Zorro Gonville, then spent one term was a hit in the West End in 1961. special 100 Years of Hope and the Gay Blade. His 1995 and in Ascham before joining Pennell When it transferred to New York Humor and directed Christmas 1997 Broadway albums with Miss as an entrance scholar in 1947. in 1962, Ian went with it. He in Washington every year since Andrews on Philips Classics were He won 1st tennis colours as lived in the United States there- its inception in 1982, for which both Grammy Nominees. In 1992 well as the featherweight boxing he made his debut as a guest cup and was silver drummer in conductor with the Boston Pops the military marching band, a Orchestra. He was past Presi- member of the choir and the dent of the American Society of orchestra. A classicist, he won Music Arrangers and Composers, the classical essay prize, the and completed seven two-year senior piano prize and the Allom terms as a Music Governor of the Bass cup. In January 1949 he Academy of Television Arts and was appointed assistant organ- Sciences. ist at the College. Ian was also a Ian married Judith (Judee), house prefect and a Petty Officer a psychotherapist, writer and in the RN Section of the CCF. In actress, in 1964. Their son Neal is his final year at the College, Ian a successful restaurateur, while led a jazz group which rehearsed daughter Tiffany is an actress in the Tower, and transferred to and yoga teacher. full-time music studies under Ian remained a loyal Old East- Peter Tranchell, a delightfully bournian and attended an OE eccentric yet talented Deputy reunion meeting in Los Angeles Director of Music. in 2013. Graham Jones, former In September 1950 the Director of Music, writes: ‘Ian school gave a concert which Fraser was without doubt the included Grieg’s Piano Concerto Ian Fraser playing piano, top left, in an edition of Oh Boy!, with a most distinguished musician the performed by Ian (who had young Cliff Richard singing at the front College has produced’, while recently obtained the second Nick Parrans-Smith, current highest marks in the country for after. In 1965, after conducting he received three of his Emmy Director of Music, adds ‘He was grade seven in Associated Board Pickwick on Broadway, he moved awards. an absolute genius and had one of exams). Ian recalled meeting Sir to Los Angeles to serve as vocal In his television work, Ian the best musical ears that I have Adrian Boult after a concert at supervisor for Leslie Bricusse’s worked with most of the major come across’. And Julie Andrews the Winter Garden. Introduced as Doctor Dolittle (1967), and then artists of the last fifty years in says: ‘Ian was my beloved friend, an up-and-coming young pianist, as John Williams’ associate on all fields of music, both popular trusted conductor, arranger, Sir Adrian put his arm round his Goodbye Mr Chips (1969). For the and classical, a list that ranges pianist and all-round musical shoulder and advised ‘You do musical filmScrooge (1970), star- from Placido Domingo through genius. I will miss him very much realise, dear boy, that music is ring Albert Finney, both he and Andy Williams, Bob Hope, indeed. He encouraged me to try a very precarious profession’. Bricusse received Academy Award Michael Crawford, Aretha Frank- things that enhanced my knowl- On leaving school, as Ian later (Oscar) nominations. His musical lin, Barbra Streisand, Michael edge of music and my singing wrote: ‘I signed up to do my association with Julie Andrews Jackson, Elton John, Ann-Margret abilities. Having him in my National Service with the RN Air began in 1972 as vocal arranger and the Muppets to Christina life, which he helped shape so Service but ended up in the Royal for her Emmy-winning The Julie Aguilera. He was the last person much, was a gift he gave to me’. Artillery Band and Orchestra at Andrews Hour on ABC-TV. Each to conduct White Christmas for Woolwich [and later Kneller programme ended with her singing Bing Crosby, on Bing’s final 1977 We are indebted to Ian’s sister Hall] when the Navy decided Time is my Friend, which he had Christmas special, recorded Mary Day for her assistance, The that I didn’t have the aptitude arranged. He became her musical at the Elstree studios in north Daily Telegraph obituary and to become a carrier pilot!’ He director the following year, when London. Bing died soon after. On several internet items.

77 OLD Eastbournian machines. In retirement he dedi- appointments included The Royal loved the English countryside and in London, qualifying DO. He set cated his time to his family and Masonic Hospital, The London enjoyed visits to gardens such as up his own practice in Seaford, home, in particular to garden- Clinic, King Edward VII Hospital Great Dixter as well as holidays working there for about 15 years ing, caravan holidays, making for Officers, Tite Street Hospital in the Lake District, Yorkshire and during which he also lectured at marmalade and DIY. Stanley was for Children. St George’s Hospital, Norfolk. In later life Bryan became the BSO. He was also involved involved in many village activities then situated at Hyde Park Corner, increasingly disabled. He remained with the Sussex ACF which he con- and was a founder member of subsequently took over the Toot- very stoical about this and I never tinued through the CCF after his the Shadwell Tennis Club. In the ing Grove Hospital for infectious heard him complain. I shall miss move to Guernsey where in 1986 1950s he played first XV rugby for diseases, which was redeveloped his non-judgemental attitude. He he established his own practice. the Sale club for several years. over the years. Bobby was very was non-confrontational, quiet, After five years he moved to work Stanley married Judith, who sur- much involved in the planning of reflective and enigmatic and there within the Healthcare GP Practice vives him, in 1954 and they had a the eventual total move of Hyde was always a quiet aura about his until his retirement in 2001 due to son, Jon, three daughters and five Park Corner to Tooting, where the person, a stillness. I shall miss him an arthritic condition. In Guern- grandchildren. hospital is now sited, running one very much’. sey Mike continued his hobbies of the largest medical schools in of golf, fishing and bird watching Europe. Bobby rose to become George Hendry (W 1950–55) died and continued his involvement senior anaesthetist there and con- on 15 October 2014. His brother with Round Table and Rotary. He tinued working for the NHS until is Gordon Hendry (W 1954–59). was also a member of the Old Car aged 70.’ Club, running an old Morris 10. He married Joan in 1940 and Duncan Holmes (G 1983–86) died Mike married Margaret in 1974 they had two sons, Nigel and on 8 November 2012 after a long and they had daughters Ruth and Charles, and a daughter Angela period of illness. His brother Alexandra; he was a proud grand- who was born in 1956. Joan died David Holmes (G 1980–84) also father and planned to pass on his in 1995 and in 1997 he married attended the College. skills in fishing to his grandsons. June. Angela tells us that he We are grateful to Margaret for was always ‘a great supporter of David Hooper (R 1968–72) died on most of the above information.

Peter Hartridge (W 1949–54) the Old Eastbournian and often Sunday 28 September 2014 follow- Geoffrey Leonard (P 1938–43) died on 13 September 2014 attended OE events. He always ing a cardiac arrest at his home. died in 2013 at the age of 89. after a nine-month battle with wore his OE tie to special events’. David was a Stag. He trained as Geoffrey was a house prefect and lung cancer. Peter attended the a teacher at St Luke’s College, a social commando. During the College with his twin brother Bryan Ansty Hebditch (G 1947– Exeter, and took up a post teaching Second World War he served with Andrew (W 1949–54). He was 50) died on 25 December 2013. RE and PE in Dorchester in 1975. the RAFVR, undergoing pilot train- a house prefect, was awarded At the College Bryan was in the After a short time he moved on to junior choir and won a prize for work in the retail clothes business, ing in Canada, but was invalided 1st running strings and athletics out before being commissioned. He botany. He grew up on the family the Probation Service and for many colours and won the steeplechase then attended Hatfield College at poultry farm at Ticehurst and years with Oxfam. In his spare in 1953 and ’54. He also set a the University of Durham, graduat- attended Belmont Prep in Has- time David was devoted to the new school record for the mile, ing in 1947. He spent some years socks before entering the College. community life of Frampton, the running against Lancing in 1954. caring for his parents and worked After National Service in Egypt he village where he lived. He wrote After National Service, Peter in as an architectural consultant attended Shuttleworth Agricultural a history of the village, assisted in 1964 qualified as a chartered sur- with M Rainsford Fletcher and College between 1950 and 1952, the refurbishment of the village veyor. He moved to Harrogate to Partners in Worthing. He is cred- subsequently specialising in pig hall, attended the village church head up the northern branch of his ited with designing a new church farming. A later-developed physi- and famously performed in the firm, eventually becoming senior in Findon. Geoffrey never married cal disability hindered his working village pantomime. He was the partner. He retired to Eastbourne but enjoyed hobbies of reading, life and led him to leave farming. first person the churchwarden in 2012 and enjoyed renewing music, gardening and travel. We He then worked in a number of called when there was a practical his contact with the College and are indebted to his long-time local jobs including helping to problem. He spent 40 years with watching rugby and cricket. Peter friend Christine Brookes for much run a garden centre near Sedles- his wife Maggie refurbishing their married Ruth in 1960; she died in of the above information. 2010 and he remarried in 2012. combe. Nick Hebditch, Bryan’s beloved Peacock Lodge and taming Ruth and he had four children and nephew, has sent us a moving the five acres of land which sur- nine grandchildren. eulogy that he used at Bryan’s rounded their home. His funeral funeral. He says, ‘My first impres- at the village church was attended Dr S Robert Headley MRCS, LRCP, sion of Bryan was that he was by 350 people, a testimony to his MB, BS, DA, FFA, RCS (HB 1928– quite a dashing, romantic figure; ability to make friendships with a 32) died on 26 November 2013 tall, blond and slender. He married wide and diverse range of people. at the age of 98. At the College Irene, known affectionately by David’s brothers Paul, archdeacon he was a house prefect, a social Bryan as Flick, in 1974. They were of Leeds, (R 1965–69, C 1969–70) commando and won swimming both very fond of Winnie the Pooh and Richard (R 1971–72) both colours in 1930, ’31 and ’32. He and Bryan was known by Flick attended the College. trained at St George’s Hospital as Piglet. Their lives blossomed and qualified in 1937. During the together since they were kindred Quinton Frederick Irwin (DB Second World War he served as spirits, taking immense pleasure 1934–38) died in February 2014. a Captain in the RAMC. His sons in both the beauty of their garden In 1944 he was a junior engineer Nigel and Charles write: ‘After the and the animals that visited them, on the Esperence Bay, travelling war, London Hospitals were need- both wild and tame. One of their between Liverpool and New York. David McFall (P 1964–67) died ing to re-staff themselves quickly visitors was a young dog, timid and By 1954 he is listed as living in on 24 May 2013. On leaving the and, following a glowing testimo- apparently homeless. The love and Karori, New Zealand. College David studied microbi- nial from his senior surgical RAMC attention they poured on this stray ology at the North East Surrey officer, he was rapidly appointed paid off and the young foundling Michael Lemon (W 1962–66) College of Technology, qualifying to St George’s Hospital, where he bounced back with eager vitality. died in November 2013. Michael LBiol. He joined Beecham Phar- remained as anaesthetic consult- His new name of Tigger was very attended Ascham before entering maceuticals as a microbiologist, ant on the teaching staff there for apt and Tigger remained with the College. He studied osteopathy later moving into administrative the rest of his NHS career. Other them for the rest of his life. Bryan at the British School of Osteopathy management for support services. 78 In his early forties he became self-employed and ran a distribu- George Kenneth Murray tion business. Then from around 2013 he and his wife Linda lived a private with the Queen’s Royal in Northern Lazio, Italy, where, Regiment and then in the RAF as she says, they ‘lived a dream though he refused to fly and was life’. given ground jobs. Subsequently he worked for Morgan Crucible in Matt Moloney (S 1984–89) died Battersea. Then from about 1968 unexpectedly on 26 December he moved to Rome and founded 2014. A full obituary will be his own business, Murray Asso- carried in the next issue. ciates, working for 30 years as a financial adviser. Around John Theodore Neild (Crosby 2005–08 he became an active correspondent with the OEA and 1937–40) died peacefully at his the College Archives, visiting the home on 28 February 2014 at the College in 2008. Here he visited age of 90. John was born in Shang- the D&T Department and was hai, China. His grandparents were also presented with a photo of medical missionaries, his father the School House XV, of which he a surgeon. The family left China George Kenneth Murray (S with his hands in his pockets. was the captain, by David Blake when he was five and settled in 1927–32) died on 17 September On leaving school he entered and Wayne Trinder (pictured). Tunbridge Wells. As a teenager 2013, aged 99. Kenneth Murray Gonville and Caius College, He was a pungent critic of the he took up sailing on the Hamble was a school prefect, a Stag in Cambridge, and graduated with two world wars and deplored the River because, as he maintained, 1931–32 and won 1st running a degree in natural science. At loss of life, not least of many of his father and brothers were strings and Fives colours (cap- Cambridge he joined the RAFVR his friends and contemporaries altogether too accomplished at tain in 1932). He was also editor and learned to fly at the Hamble at the College. Kenneth married golf, cricket and tennis, although of the Eastbournian, a chapel Training School, going solo after Xenia (who predeceased him) he played much golf later in warden and a sergeant in the just eight hours. From 1935 he and they had two daughters, life. An entrance scholar, house OTC. Much later he recalled worked in India in the cement both doctors, and one son. prefect and social commando, being repeatedly beaten by industry for 26 years. In the He was a donor to the College John moved on to Corpus Christi, prefects – for being caught Second World War he served as Foundation. Cambridge, in 1941 to read mechanical sciences and gradu- ated with first class honours in ing demobilisation he rejoined cal manager with Michelin Tyre 1945. He first embarked on engi- Coutts, spending a total of 40 PLC. neering research with Professor years there. He next spent a Baker and in 1946 joined Messrs further 11 years with the Church John Nathaniel Ross (G 1932–38) Lemon and Blizard in Westminster of England Children’s Society. died on 24 December 2011 at as a consulting civil engineer. Desmond married Ann in June the Beacon Hospital, Dublin, at Then, to escape working with ‘too 1947 and they had two children, the age of 92. He was a school much red tape’, John took a job Susan and Charles. He enjoyed prefect, head of house, captain in what was then Southern Rhode- sailing (he was an honorary of both shooting and fencing and sia where he stayed for 30 years, member of the Chipstead Sailing won prizes for biology and his- except for a year in Zambia build- Club), walking and caravanning. tory. He served as a lieutenant ing a dam. In 1980 he returned in the Irish Guards from 1942–46 with his family to England where David Reed Paul (R 1948–51) and served in France and Belgium they had trouble finding jobs but died on 4 October 2013 at the during the closing stages of the were content, finally, to settle age of 79. David was a house war. One of his brother officers in Deddington. John became a prefect and a social commando. was Prince Jean of Luxembourg fundraiser for Katharine House On leaving the College he trained who became a lifelong friend. and was a volunteer at the local the age of 91. On leaving the at the Eastbourne Commercial He next gained his degree in his- police office. He also joined College Desmond joined Coutts & College and became a director of tory, political science and law Bicester Rotary and worked for Co as a clerk. Then in April 1939 his father’s tinned food company. at Queens’ College, Cambridge. Victim Support. His family gave he joined the 4th Battalion, the David was a member of the East- In 1945 he married Ruth Isabel him a lively 90th birthday party Queens Own Royal West Kent bourne Lodge and served as the (Rubel) who had been at Cam- at home in summer 2013, at Regiment (TA), transferring to the Lodge’s chaplain. He was also a bridge with him. He next gained which he said he intended to live 6th Battalion on the mobilisation co-founder of the Chatsworth his LLB at Dublin University in until he was 100. Alas, his health, of the TA in September. In April Lodge. He married Jennifer, sister 1949 and qualified as a solicitor already bad, deteriorated from 1940 his regiment was a part of to the late Bob Day (P 1951–55) in 1950. He was captain of the then on and he died, peacefully, the British Expeditionary Force in in May 1961, and they had three Irish international fencing team at home. France and he was evacuated to daughters, Jenny, Rachel and 1954–57 and national epée cham- He was a quiet, patient person the UK in May. In June 1942 he Natalie, and five grandchildren. pion in 1956. From 1961–65 he with strong principles and an began officer training at Sand- was a member of the Irish Senate unexpectedly naughty sense of hurst and was commissioned 2/Lt Michael John Pitt (W 1952–55) (the only Guardsman ever to be humour. He will be much missed. into the Royal Armoured Corps. died suddenly in April 2014 from elected to either house of the He married Molly in 1953 and they Subsequently transferred as a Lt an aortic aneurism. Michael was a Irish parliament), representing remained happily married for 61 to the 2nd Derbyshire Yeomanry, Stag, captain of swimming, senior the University of Dublin in Seanad years. For two years they lived in he was wounded and captured and junior Victor Ludorum and Eireann. Between 1952 and 1975 a village near Romsey where their on the Dutch/German border won the 100 yards cup in 1954. He he was director and later chair- first son Simon was born. in February 1945. He was freed was also captain of cross country man of Lloyds & Scottish Ireland by allied forces the following running, won 1st gym colours and Ltd (Lloyds Bank) and between Desmond Garrett Partridge (Pw day and evacuated to the UK to was joint winner of the Rayburn 1971 and 1991 of Bain Clarkson 1934–37) died in August 2011 at recover from his injuries. Follow- Cup. Michael worked as a techni- Ireland Ltd (Inchcape Ltd). He 79 OLD Eastbournian was also a director of GKN Ireland Dáil Éireann for the Dublin South In 1974 he was appointed Profes- Ltd and Pepsi Cola Ireland Ltd. constituency. sor of Singing at the Royal Irish He held a number of honorary In 2008, Mr Ross wrote to Academy of Music in Dublin and posts including President of the Simon Davies to record the lived there subsequently. He Association Européenne d’Etudes virtues of some of the extra-cur- painted for relaxation in several Juridiques et Fiscales and of the ricular teaching of his days at the styles, including abstract works, Friends of the National Collec- College, such as that by George ‘primitive’ and ‘action’ paint- tions of Ireland. He was also vice Stevens and Ralph Simpson (Art), ings, and pictures of a political president of the Moore Company, Christopher Barlow (Music) and and humorous nature. As a bass a private US multinational, a the efforts of Sergeant Majors baritone singer Maciej sung with Governor of Adelaide Hospital, Kent and Strong (Fencing) – all several opera companies includ- Dublin, and a senior fellow of St of which, he says, developed us ing Covent Garden, Sadler’s Wells Columba’s College, Rathfarnham. physically and mentally – ‘just and Welsh National Opera and He retired in 1999 as senior part- another way in which Eastbourne performed many solo recitals ner in one of the larger Irish law was different’. throughout the country includ- firms and a Senator in the Irish Maciej was for many years chair- ing the John Field Rooms and the parliament. He was father to Bar- Professor Janusz Maciej ‘Matt’ person of the Polish Society. He Hugh Lanes Gallery. He belonged bara Ann, Shane, Pippa and the Smolenski (B 1945–46) died moved to England as a refugee to the Irish Polish Society. He late Connolly. Shane, formerly on 2 March 2014 at his home in in the Second World War. He married Rosemary and they had a senator for the University of Ireland. Born in Poland, the son studied art and design in London sons and a daughter. Dublin, in 2011 was elected to of a Colonel in the Polish army, and worked as an artist’s potter.

Rex Roberts David Stone later. He also taught for some in winter and 6 or 6½ in the years in Botswana. Rex’s first summer for his father’s firm. ‘A love was cricket and for 50 years lasting educational experience’ he played many roles for the he called it. He next spent a few East Dean cricket club as player, terms teaching French at Wind- umpire, scorer and fixture secre- sor County Grammar School for tary as well as acting as scorer Boys. Getting married, and need- for the OEs for many years. Rex ing a better income, he found was also a regular at Bluemantles new employment translating, Cricket Club matches throughout from Russian and German, and the eighties and nineties; the mostly about power stations, for Club remembers his fearless publication by Robert Maxwell. Rex Roberts (R 1951–57) died wicket-keeping and batting, and David moved to Switzerland in on 10 March 2014 after a long place on record their debt to 1966 with his wife and two small and difficult illness. He had him for his meticulous record- daughters, soon to be joined by had major surgery for bowel keeping and statistics. He was David Stone (P 1950–55) died a third, and worked in electrical cancer in 2007 and spent his fascinated by cricket statistics, in Switzerland on 14 November engineering for Brown Boveri later months in a care home including proof reading Wisden 2014. David came to the College (now the BB in ABB). He became in Hailsham. Rex’s parents had amongst his many cricketing from Ascham. A school prefect self-employed in 1972, stayed been missionaries in Nigeria and interests, and he published the and head of house, David was a in Switzerland and worked tire- returned to live in East Dean Book of Sussex Cricket Statistics Stag in 1954–55, won 1st shooting lessly as a translator, mostly from when his mother was appointed in 2001 as well as other booklets. colours and the Wickham-Noakes German to English for publica- head of the village school. Rex In around 2002 he provided the Heavyweight Boxing Cup in 1955. tion, initially technical material attended St Michael’s prep in College Archives with statistics He was hon sec of the Film Soci- but increasingly for art galleries Limpsfield before entering the for every OE who had played first ety, the Glee Club and the Games and art publishers. He and his College. He won 2nd cricket class cricket. Committee and an Under Officer wife parted amicably in 1987 and colours as a wicket keeper Mike Barford (R 1963–68) in the RAF Section where he won the three daughters all continue in 1957, won a junior botany has many memories of Rex, a Flying Scholarship and gained to live in Switzerland. In about prize and was head of house, including being given lifts up to his Private Pilot’s ‘A’ Licence. He 1994 he was found to have inher- a school prefect and a Sgt in Ascham by Rex from Eastbourne was a member of the Drums and ited haemochromatosis, a failure the RAF Section. On leaving the station in his ancient car which won a prize for oil painting. And to assimilate iron, and thereafter College he entered St Andrew’s appeared to be held together as noted in a recent Old East- was virtually housebound. (later Dundee) University and by elastic bands, receiving post- bournian, he was a member of In recent years David met Pat graduated BSc in maths. He next cards from Botswana on which the Pseuds, a slightly iconoclas- Larkin through the Royal Windsor completed a Cert Ed course at his spidery writing enabled him tic group of intellectuals whose website, and became, with her Cambridge. He taught maths to cram more words onto a members included his good husband Tony, good friends. at Ascham, for several years at postcard than anyone had ever friend the late John Wells (Pw David was already immobilised Claremont school in St Leonards achieved, and above all wit- 1950–55). He spent his National and this friendship helped him and later at St Bede’s prep. In nessing his enduring love of the Service in the army where he to cope with his disability. He in 1969 he joined the staff at Christ’s game of cricket – he once spoke learned Russian and used it at turn persuaded Pat to join the Hospital, where he taught maths of how he would have loved to GCHQ and RAF Gatow, Berlin. He College Archives as a volunteer. and took the under-14 cricket have had the opportunity to had already gained admission to David was a generous friend team with what his leaving notes have been the cricket statisti- Brasenose (BNC), Oxford, where of the College, via the Arnold described as infectious enthusi- cian on Test Match Special. Rex he changed his course to read Embellishers, and paid for the asm, and from where in 1971 he was brother to the late Guy Russian and German, graduat- restoration of the Devonshire went to spend three or four years Roberts (R 1951–52) who died in ing with a third. He next spent and Arnold paintings and contrib- teaching in Kenya, returning to 2006, and uncle to Richard and a year working as a labourer/ uted generously to the purchase teach there again a few years Alison. Rex never married. lorry driver, 5½ days a week of the Pennell helmet.

80 Michael Stedman (Pw 1980–83) died on 31 March 2014 Carolyn Snowdon following an internal haemorrhage due to liver failure. His wife Sarah had died only seven weeks earlier. He had left Carolyn Snowdon (S the College to take his A levels at the Sixth Form College, 2000) died peacefully then spent some years in Hong Kong, Borneo, Madras and at her home after a long Singapore before returning to Eastbourne to work for illness, bravely borne, several local companies and finally for Roche in Newhaven. on 15 September 2011. His mother Sheila writes to say that it was heartening to Carolyn, born in Sydney, receive letters from his College friends – cheerful, kind Australia, spent only two and good-hearted. terms at the College, which she greatly enjoyed, Anthony Stockwell (Pw 1954–59) died suddenly on 3 making several friends. November 2014, aged 73. He leaves a widow, Jackie, a She enjoyed a number of sister, Rosalind, a daughter, Melissa, and three grandchil- activities including hockey dren. We hope to carry a full obituary in the next edition. and tennis and acting in the Australian play Our John Montague Fisher Turner (P 1936–39) died in October Country’s Good, where her 2013 at the age of 92. John Turner was a 2nd XI cricket Carolyn with her father John Australian accent came in colour, a member of the Drums and a social commando. handy. On leaving the College, Carolyn studied at the University of New South During the Second World War he served as a captain with Wales, graduating with a Bachelor of Design degree. She then spent six months the RASC and in 1946 was mentioned in despatches. Sub- as an exchange student at the University of Illinois before joining the fashion sequently he worked in the head office of the Metropolitan company Cue Clothing as a graphic designer. Her career was cut short when Water Board in London. He married Jessie in 1945 and they in 2008 she developed the brain tumour from which she died. had one son, Peter.

Richard Vaughan awarded the Gordon Duff prize. Porlock. Then in 2005, with his was finding a sparrowhawk Fluent in Italian, he eventually daughter Nancy, he published nesting some 20 feet up a large became conversant with 13 lan- a monograph on the rare stone oak tree in Radley Big Wood. guages. In 1955 he proposed to curlew, a bird that he had loved This presented quite a challenge his future wife Margaret only on since first observing it 60 years but, slowly, a little bit at a time condition (according to legend) before. His last book, Rings so as not to disturb the sitting that she could identify each spe- and Wings, published in 2010, bird for too long a period, we cies of duck in St James’s Park. In recorded the lives of four 19th constructed a hide using pieces 1958 he published an acclaimed century pioneers of bird-ringing, of wood and sacking. The spar- biography of the 13th century at which he had himself become rowhawk laid four eggs; Richard chronicler Matthew Paris, who expert in his early teens. Richard took one for his collection, we was also a talented artist – as is survived by his wife Margaret, unfortunately dropped a hammer was Vaughan himself. Between who had acted as his field assis- on one, another was addled but Richard Vaughan, PhD, MA (S 1962 and 1976 he completed tant for five decades, and by she raised a healthy chick from 1941–45) died on 4 March 2014 his major work, a four volume their two sons and four daugh- the remaining egg. Richard’s at the age of 86. Richard was the account of the role of the Duchy ters. Richard’s brother is Mathew photographs were superb and son of JH Vaughan MC (S 1907– of Burgundy in the late-medieval Vaughan (S 1944–46). until recently, when it became 10), chief justice of Fiji, and history of Europe, while in 1965 Alan Hall (S 1942–45) adds a very faded, I still had one of the spent his schooldays at Radley becoming professor of history at personal memory of collaborat- sparrowhawk. My memory of an where he was captain of fencing. the University of Hull. He contin- ing with Richard while they were afternoon spent up in the hide It was at Radley that he began ued his interest in photographing both boys at Radley: ‘When he only a few feet away from that his fascination with ornithology. birds, particularly while taking was at Radley Richard was very bird and her chick remain with Known as ‘Birdie’, he observed, his growing family on camp- much into birds and photography me. Not only did we see many studied and photographed birds ing holidays across Europe; this and I helped him and his younger different birds in the Radley and this precocious expertise included a pioneering study of brother on many occasions. He environment but Richard’s con- led to his being invited on field the rare Eleonora’s falcon which had a small portable hide put nections with local ornithological trips by many leading ornitholo- nests on unoccupied Mediterra- up close to a small bird’s nest; people let us find some rarities gists. While still a schoolboy he nean islands. In the late 1970s this consisted of four poles and a elsewhere. The Oxford Sewage contributed the first of what he produced a revealing account wooden cross piece which, when Farm was a favourite site and eventually would become almost of the origins of the European covered with a green painted a red-necked phalarope turned 100 articles to Country Life. He Community and in 1981 became sacking, was just big enough up there once for us to see. We spent his National Service with professor of medieval history at for one person seated with a were also, I remember, taken the Army Education Corps on the Dutch University of Gronin- camera poking out of a hole at to see a great northern diver Salisbury Plain where he read all gen. He subsequently developed the front. So as not to put the on the lake at Blenheim Palace. of the 400 books that were stand- an interest in the history and nesting bird off, I would accom- Richard taught me much about ard issue to regimental libraries; the birds of the Arctic and paid pany Richard to the hide and birds and photography and now this inspired him to become a many visits to northern Norway, leave conspicuously so that the I do a lot of wildlife photography professional historian. Entering Greenland, Russia and Canada. bird would believe that we had myself, mostly wild flowers but Christ’s College, Cambridge, he This work inspired more books both gone. He got good photos a few birds as well. Thank you, was awarded a foundation schol- in addition to those that he had by this means and sometimes Richard, for helping to make my arship after his first year and in already published on British would let me sit in the hide to stay at Radley so enjoyable’. 1951 graduated with a double 1st seabirds. After a further year at watch. I remember particularly We are grateful to the excel- class degree in history. He next in the University of Michigan, he a nightingale and a red-backed lent obituary that was published 1953 became a research fellow retired to a cottage on the North shrike, now a rare bird here in in The Daily Telegraph on 4 April at Corpus Christi and in 1955 was Yorkshire Moors and in 1996 to England. Richard’s real triumph 2014.

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William H ‘Bill’ Ward Addenda

William H ‘Bill’ Ward (Ebn Branch 1945, Pw 1945–47, R 1947–49) Ann Moldan (née Gourlay) (N 1970–72), daughter died peacefully on 27 April 2014. William came to the College of the late General Sir Ian Gourlay (S 1934–38), from Dulwich College at the age of 15 and, after a brief stay was in our 2013 edition not shown as an OE as she in Kemeys Bagnall-Oakley’s wartime Gonville Branch, moved should have been. on into Powell and then in 1947 became a founder member of the new Reeves. He was a school prefect, head of house and a Rachman Mitchell (S 1948– member of the Modern VI. A member of the cross-country team 51) wrote to us regarding in 1949 and a 2nd XV colour in ’46, ’47 and ’48, he was also a The Revd Anthony King (S sergeant in the CCF and won a prize for biography in 1945. His 1947–53), pictured, whose National Service was spent as a Second Lieutenant in the Royal Signals. He next took up obituary was published in a place at Queens’ College, Cambridge, graduating with a II.2 in History and rowing for the 2013 edition: his College. He then joined the Bank of London and South America, spent six months This kindly thought- training (and learning Portuguese) in London before moving to Rio, Santos and Manaus ful face looks up at me in Brazil for six years. He came home to Bexhill-on-Sea to study accountancy up to from the obituary pages. intermediate level and worked for Parfums Christian Dior for twenty years. Living We knew one another as in Bexhill-on-Sea, in retirement William worked for his church, St Peter’s, in many early teenagers. His obituary does not of course capacities, the Citizens Advice Bureau and the Bexhill Museum. He was married to mention that he was known as ‘Donkey King’ in Joyce who predeceased him; they had one son, William Ward (C 1985–90) who has his earlier years at school. I have no idea how assisted with this obituary and summed up his father in these words: ‘Bill Ward – intel- that somewhat disrespectful and cruel nickname lectual, adventurer, family-man, philanthropist, bon-viveur, athlete and gentleman’. was given him or by whom. I rather think it was because of his ungainly gait that did not lead him David Washbourne ary the SVW Register since 1987, serving as to be fleet of foot or to be outstanding in sport (G 1946–51), son chairman, secretary, registrar and recently or athletics. of Howard Wash- president He was also closely involved We were in the same year in School House. bourne (S 1916–18), with the Brooklands Museum. David was We shared a tent at a scout camp in Tenby about died in October for over 30 years an active member of the 1948 and we shared the ire of authority. He was 2013 just short of RDA (Riding for the Disabled Association); overtaken in the middle of the night by abdomi- his 81st birthday. A he also belonged to an art group, enjoyed nal colic and failed to reach the latrines in time. notable cross coun- painting in pastel and watercolour, and was Next day Vin Allom, our Scoutmaster, stood with try runner, he was a sidesman at St Martin’s church for over his forefinger pointing to the ground, calling out a member of the 1951 athletics team, 40 years. in a loud voice ‘Who has shat in the middle of the gaining 1st team colours and winning the David married Rosemary, sister of camp?’. Anthony came forward with bowed head, steeplechase in 1951. He was a member of Robert Hall (W 1955–59), in 1960 and cleared up and suffered the indignity of that the choir and sub-librarian of the Dennys they had a son Adrian, a daughter Meg and somewhat insensitive remark from a teacher not Library. After National Service with the three grandchildren. Rosemary adds that entirely free from self-dramatisation. I suffered Army in Libya and Malta, and working in a ‘his favourite occupation, apart from lying the anger of Mr Hindley when, after drinking a financial role in Tripoli, he joined the Bank under his MGs, was chatting’. He was elder cup of water, I threw the last quarter down on the of England. In 1959 he bought his 1936 MG brother to the late Roger Washbourne ground not realising that he had toiled to bring a SA and used it as a honeymoon car when (G 1951–56). bucket of it from the beach below on a hot day. he married Rosemary. He continued to use Tenby has a beautiful beach and an island in the it for the next 54 years as his everyday Peter Wimbush (W 1959–64) died peace- distance with a monastery on it (the subject I transport. In 1992 he bought a 1938 VA fully at Kirkcudbright on 20 December 2014, believe of a PD James mystery). We visited there. tourer which he restored totally. He was a aged 68 after a long illness. We shall publish We shared also the same dormitory and some- stalwart and director of the MG Car Club a full obituary in the 2015 edition. times as I lay awake listening to the sounds of and a committee member of its subsidi- breathing of the others a thought would come. ‘What if we all met up again in say fifty or forty Geoffrey Williams years and account to each other what we had Geoffrey Williams (Pw 1952–55) died in early July 2014 at the done with our lives? What had we learnt about age of 76. Geoffrey made his career in the insurance indus- the meaning and purpose of our lives? How would try and was a Fellow of the Chartered Insurance Institute. He we feel towards one another after we had grown became managing director of Ansvar Insurance Company which up?’ An impossible dream and certainly unlikely relocated from Wembley to Eastbourne in the 1970s. His many ever to happen even if one might be able to keep public roles included that of chairman of Eastbourne County in touch with a friend or two. Life is not quite like Healthcare NHS Trust, chairman of EAVS, and president of that; other needs tend to have greater priority. Eastbourne Rotary. He was a notable campaigner against drink Anthony’s achievements are written down. driving and was president of IAMA, the International Abstaining Scholar, head of school, university graduate, Motorists Association. He was also president of the Towner Art ordination as a priest, for us his friends or family Gallery (and honorary lifetime vice president) and, reflecting his passion for the arts, to read and remember. But what was the most president of the British Association of Friends of Art Galleries and Museums. Geoffrey’s precious to him? ‘He developed a style of service other abiding passion was for jazz and he organised many concerts for charity with which attracted a loyal and grateful congregation’. big names from the jazz world, sometimes in Big School. He also played clarinet for a Perhaps it was this together with his marriage and local band. Geoffrey married Marianne in 1960 and she sadly died in November 2013. his family. They are survived by their son Anthony (C 1990–95), and daughters Ingela Webb (N As we shared that tent together some sixty- 1984–86) and Katherine Moir (N 1984–86). His grandson Finlay Moir is currently a six years ago I did not guess that my companion member of Wargrave. Geoffrey is survived by his two brothers, Robert (R 1945–48) would become a well-loved priest or that I, after and David (Francis) (Pw 1947–51). many different roles in medicine, would end my Following Geoffrey’s death, the Eastbourne Arts Circle (formerly the Friends of days as a Street Doctor, or that eventually after the Towner) has founded a prestigious award, the Geoffrey Williams Arts Bursary. This much pondering I would become a Muslim. Fun- will be open to students attending Eastbourne schools and colleges; there will be two damentally the same message as the essence of awards, one of £250 for the 14–16 category and one of £500 for the 16+ category. Christianity, just a different form.

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College drama review

This review covers the College academic year from September 2013 to July 2014 and is an abridged version of the drama review which appeared in the 2013–14 Eastbournian magazine.

he creative energy at Eastbourne College reached an all-time high in the T last week of the Christmas term 2013 as pupils performed two contrasting productions in just ten nights: a wonderfully energetic and light-hearted musical, I Love You Because, followed by an equally lively and dynamic interpretation of Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night. Both productions were well supported by local Eastbourne residents, parents, staff and fellow pupils who were treated to colour- ful, polished performances on every night. Matt Ginno, Fergus Piper and Tom Page in I Love You Because I Love You Because is a New York set matched by convincing and affecting contri- The Upper Sixth drama pupils devised musical, originally written in 2006 for just butions from student actors Michael Lees, May their own performances, resulting in varied six performers, but in this interpretation the Scott and Imogen Russell. work from a spoof crime caper through to Birley Centre stage was filled with a cast of College drama pupils again celebrated wise-cracking Nazis cooking up a storm in the 47 pupils drawn from every year group. The outstanding success in this year’s LAMDA kitchen and, finally, an imagining of a 21st ensemble cast were led by a superbly accom- exams. Particular congratulations go to Daisy century Judas betraying his leader in a war- plished and affecting central performance Stubbings and Laura Scott who achieved dis- torn middle eastern state. This piece, The from Matt Ginno as Austin, a nerdy greetings tinctions for their Grade Eight (Gold Medal) Twelfth Disciple, is in development and due card writer, who was well supported by Ellie Duologue and Imogen Russell who was awarded to be staged as a professional production later Wicks, charming and vulnerable as love inter- a distinction for her Grade Six Duologue. in the year. est Marcy, Fergus Piper and Beth Stephens, At the start of every new academic year all In the Lent term audiences in the College’s who demonstrated terrific musicality and Year 9 pupils have the opportunity to perform Le Brocq Theatre were treated to a fast, razor sharp comic timing as Jeff and Diana. on stage during their first term at the College. furious and fun production of Jim Cartwright’s Similarly well judged performances were This year each of the ten house groups per- play, Two. Talented Year 10 pupils Katya smartly delivered by Tom Page and Bex Towey. formed mini versions of classic Shakespeare Goodwin and George Tomsett demonstrated Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night retained the plays in a variety of styles from the witty to their dramatic skills and versatility to entertain original script but was subtly edited by direc- the bizarre. Credit must also go to the Upper and amuse spectators in playing 10 different tor Paul Lowden into a wonderfully festive 90 roles in a wonderful sweep of minutes of dynamic, energetic, witty and at public house life; all the regu- times poignant drama. Feste (Chris Bridal) lars appeared along with one smoothly segued from ‘Wonderwall’ to ‘Puppy or two unexpected types who Love’ via the more expected Elizabethan popped in for an ale. lyrics. Lottie Carter was remarkable in her During the final week of assured presence as Viola, in love with Will the summer term two con- Dickens’ smooth operator Orsino. Alternate trasting but equally excellent Olivias, Jasmin Deans and Sarah Hill-Smith, plays were performed at the enticingly captured the character’s confu- College as part of the 2014 sion and passion while enchanted by love. Lower Sixth Arts Festival. The The centrepiece of the comedy was the first was UCAS 30, directed conflict between James Tomlinson’s tower- by Paul Lowden. This hugely ingly pompous Malvolio and Bertie Beeching’s entertaining play focused on masterly grotesque Sir Toby Belch, led on by The cast of Blood Wedding eight fictional Upper Sixth the wily and witty Maria (Dammy Sokale), but Sixth student directors who ran rehearsals all pupils who suddenly realise they have only 30 perhaps both were upstaged by an extraordi- term and nurtured their young casts through minutes left before the deadline to complete narily subtle and adept performance of great to performance. their UCAS applications. pathos from David Meijer in his first ever stage The highlight of drama pupils’ year is their This was followed by a larger cast perform- performance as Sir Andrew Aguecheek. practical performance. At GCSE, AS and A2 ing Lorca’s great tragedy, Blood Wedding, in Every year we create a new play originating pupils have to prepare scripted and devised the magical setting of the Dell. The play was in pupil work and subsequently redeveloped pieces for external examination and are adapted by OE Ben Deery and Tim Marriott and performed by professional actors working assessed on their chosen skills, from acting and expertly directed by the College Theatre alongside pupils. Inspired by the work of St through to set design. This offers pupils the Professional, Gavin Robertson. Wilfrid’s Hospice, this year’s piece entitled opportunity to experiment with the work of In June, a group of twelve Year 9 and Year Pitch Black focused on a daughter preparing practitioners whom they have studied and 10 Eastbourne College pupils visited Shake- her aged father for life in a home. His frag- imitate styles which they have seen in per- speare’s Globe Theatre to watch a production mented memory is the cause of frustration formance. In March 2014, scripted pieces by of Anthony and Cleopatra. This was part of and comedy in equal measure. Superbly bal- the Lower Sixth included edited performances the Eastbourne Schools Shakespeare Festival anced performances, both wittily observed of Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf, Death and programme that takes place every year in the and acutely moving, from professional actors The Maiden, The Woman who Cooked Her summer term. Nicholas Collett and Denise Hoey were Husband, Miss Julie and The Dumb Waiter. Tim Marriott, Director of Drama

84 VIII by the very talented and knowledgeable College music review Faronel, featuring our very own Mr Force. The annual prep schools’ Jazz Day was extremely well attended and very entertaining, the This review covers the College academic year from September 2013 to July 2014 and is sight of so many gifted young musicians an abridged version of the music reviews which appeared in the 2013–14 Eastbournian enjoying themselves giving us hope for the magazine. future. Our Swing Band visited Shinewater Primary School and St Ronan’s School, while the String Orchestra visited Charters Ancaster School and another ‘royal’ event brought the term to an end when the Chapel Choir had the privilege of singing for and meeting the Duchess of Cornwall at the opening of the new St Wilfrid’s Hospice. Much of the hard work put into Lent term rehearsals came to fruition at the start of the summer term, well before public examina- tions got underway. Our singer songwriters gave us another enjoyable singer-songwriter evening, we enjoyed many informal con- certs and we supported the new Music in the Street initiative at St Wilfrid’s Hospice by having our College musicians perform in short lunchtime recitals. The Eastbourne College Choral Society joined Eastbourne Symphony Orchestra and Chorus for the annual choral concert in St Saviour’s church – this year a Verdi’s Requiem in St Saviour’s Church performance of Verdi’s Requiem. The summer he Michaelmas term is always a busy African gospel to Rutter and even Bruno Mars. orchestral concert gave us stunning solo period for our musicians, particularly The JWA was then transformed into New performances from Sebastian Marlow, David T as we welcome new pupils to the Birley York for the musical I Love You Because, a Wexler and Ellie Wicks, plus a multimedia Centre and the musical life here. New ensem- joint production with the drama department treat of music from Pirates of the Caribbean bles are created and established groups take which featured College musicians and singers. and Harry Potter performed by the Symphony on a new personality. Musical visitors during the term included the Orchestra in darkness with accompanying film The Chapel Choir began the Michaelmas brilliant Treasure Field and Touchstone Opera clips on the big screen in the JWA. term with an OE evensong on the second who gave us an inspirational evening of opera. The Swing Band enjoyed the sunshine at Saturday back; our yearly visit to Chichester We enjoyed an engaging lecture on Stravin- the annual luncheon for St Wilfrid’s Hospice, Cathedral was a success and was very much sky’s piano writing by world renowned expert the chamber concert made clear the depth enjoyed by all pupils. Remembrance Sunday Dr Graham Griffiths, and following the success of ensemble playing here at the College and was marked by a great deal of musical activ- of our summer Swing Easy, the Birley Centre the Chapel Choir’s choral midsummer concert ity and began with a chapel service with the Quintet returned for a Christmas special, with was very well received indeed. We enjoyed choir, assisted by two buglers. A second event in the evening of Remembrance Sunday was a concert in the chapel featuring String Orches- tra, Swing Band, Wind Quintet and many new smaller ensembles. There were more superb Tuesday-night informal concerts than ever before, allow- ing all pupils to perform in the Jennifer Winn Auditorium (JWA) in front of a very apprecia- tive audience. We had the first ever Birley Live Lounge, a sell-out showcasing our very best singer-songwriters, backed by a professional band, including a full horn section. The choir were able to take part in 2013 Sing! which saw 120 prep school children join Chapel Choir in the Birley Centre for a day of fun music making, singing songs that ranged from The Swing Band the JWA transformed into Mr Parrans-Smith’s a full house for an evening of jazz from the lounge, complete with fireplace! The quintet extremely popular Clare Martin and Joe Stilgoe were joined by talented College singers for and another Swing Easy evening rounded off an evening of Christmas crooning classics. our musical year in the Birley Centre (with As Christmas approached, the Chapel Choir trumpeter/percussionist Raul d’Oliveira and Chamber Choir sang in the annual Advent staying on all week to work with members of service and two school carol services. the Lower Sixth). Our final musical offering The Lent term was no less busy with a was on Speech Day in St Saviour’s church, programme of informal concerts, Sunday when the whole school joined our Chapel services, the annual Battle of the Bands, Choir and brass ensemble in a programme that which revealed some excellent contemporary included the Allwood Beatitudes, Rutter and Members of the Chapel Choir chat with the musical talent, and the Young Musician of rousing hymns to give thanks for a great year. Duchess of Cornwall at the opening of St the Year competition. We were treated to an And what a year it was musically! Wilfrid’s Hospice evening of music from the court of King Henry Nick Parrans-Smith, Director of Music 85 OLD Eastbournian

CCF review

This review covers the College academic year from September 2013 to July 2014 and is an abridged version of the CCF reports which appeared in the 2013–14 Eastbournian magazine.

his year has seen another the effort that goes into enabling successful year within the our cadets to achieve such out- T CCF. Our particular model comes is vindicated. of inclusion comprises a com- Once again shooting took pulsory cadet experience for all another step forward. Lt Holding our Year 10 and an opportunity has worked tirelessly to develop for pupils in Year 11 and Lower our shooting squad. CSgt Rachel Sixth to opt out into other service Williams (Upper Sixth, Watt) cap- spheres. Upper Sixth may elect to tained our team and she again step out of all forms of service or represented Sussex in the Junior remain in the CCF or S@S (Service Small Bore Team. Our team of at School). It is a testament to our LCpl Matt Lee, Elias Brown and Upper Sixth pupils that no fewer Peter Dickinson all took part than 15 remain in service in the in one of the pistol shoots held CCF, taking on senior responsi- during the year. bilities and also making the most It was again great to see that a of the myriad courses and camp number of cadets made the most opportunities that are available of some of the wider training Monday afternoon training session to them. opportunities. William Dickens Equally, the running of a com- was awarded a Fleet Air Arm inspection report landed on the The CCF RN continues to pulsory programme for Year 10 Gliding Scholarship for August Headmaster’s desk in August and remain the smallest of the three has its own challenges – particu- 2014, Cpls Beeching, Corfield and as expected it was a very positive sections but the cadets who par- larly in motivating many pupils Howard completed their Kayak document heralding our success as ticipate show a lot of enthusiasm who would otherwise elect to stay Proficiency Course, Sgt Virgo a unit. The final comment by the for the activities and events that completed his Summer Mountain Formation HQ Commander sums are offered. The Michaelmas term Proficiency Course and Cpl Luke up the efforts of all of our cadets is busy with preparations for the Howard his Cadet Leadership and adults: ‘…an excellent report field day where the cadets and Course. on a CCF which consistently deliv- staff undertake sea training on For the first time in a long ers the level and quality of cadet a range of power and sail boats while the contingent undertook a experience which all CCFs should range day where cadets had the aspire to.’ opportunity to live-fire the Cadet The RAF year began in earnest GP rifle. On a windswept Sunday with an overnight stay at RAF near Portsmouth 15 cadets fired Halton for Years 10 and 11, fol- nearly 2,000 rounds on a range of lowed by an individual 20-minute challenging practices. All enjoyed sortie with a pilot in the Grob themselves hugely and a number Tutor at RAF Benson, and then a qualified as marksmen. This year flight in the new Merlin2 helicop- the contingent again embarked ter – the first cadets ever to have Year 10 RAF cadets on two field days – one in Septem- flown in this brand new aircraft. away from such opportunities. ber and the culminating Exercise All Year 10 cadets passed their When you see pupils looking very Full Stop in June. The June Field weapons handling test on the uncertain just before an activity Day incorporated our Biennial No8 rifle and shot indoors at the – whether it be their first rough Inspection which was undertaken College. Year 11 cadets followed camping experience or first time by Rear Admiral Ben Key RN. the demanding RAF Leadership shooting a rifle – and then see the Congratulations are in order for Cadre Course and also learnt delight or sigh of relief once they Cadets Jack Hind and Ed Mann­ how to handle the full-bore have completed it, you know that hardt, who were awarded Best L98A2 rifle, with several opting one of our objectives has been Cadet on the exercise, and for for a day on a very cold range in achieved: to provide another two cadets who were Mentioned Portsmouth in January. Perhaps The RN section on the obstacle course at camp opportunity to experience some- in Dispatches: Eden Higgins- the highlight of the year was the thing new. When you see our Stockden and Charlie Reynolds. summer field day at Pippingford while staying on board HMS cadets on parade on College In our inter-section competi- Park for the whole CCF contin- Bristol, a type 82 Destroyer. This Field for Remembrance Day – how tion the winning section was RAF gent. Here the RAF A team won year we also took the cadets to smartly turned out they are, all 1, led by Cpl Harrison Kerr. Placed the overall competition, with RAF the Peter Ashley activity centre standing stock still and working in second was the Ratton School B coming third. The final activity at Fort Purbrook and Fort Widley unity – then you see the further section, led by Cpl Finn Virgo and of the year was the annual camp where they undertook a series of benefits that discipline, dress and Cpl Megan Radcliffe. Sections at RAF Marham in Norfolk – the challenges and obstacle courses bearing bring from a uniformed RAF 2, 4-2 and 2-1 were all close home of the Tornado Force. Living to encourage team work and service organisation. Remem- behind. The Biennial Inspection for a week on such an active and leadership skills. brance Day, camps and field days was again a challenging event large station really was a great This year quite a few cadets are highlights as much for the with an 18-hour continuous exer- opportunity for six of our most from all three sections attended staff as for our pupils because cise followed immediately by a enthusiastic cadets. Jack Hind RN national camps and the feed- such activities not only reflect black tie formal dinner where was awarded the best cadet back from CCF HQ has been very what our pupils can achieve with Major (Retd) Forbes Wastie MBE trophy, with George Williams good regarding the positive atti- hard work and focus but because presided as our official guest. The proving to be the best driver. tude shown. Col. AT Lamb

86 College sports review

This review covers the College academic year from September 2013 to July 2014 and is an abridged version of the sports reports which appeared in the 2013–14 Eastbournian magazine.

Athletics

This year has been a superb year for individual performances, with eight school records being broken, one broken twice by two different people – Louis Wood and Issey Siggs – who, thanks to some hard training, managed to break the U15 300m record for girls and boys. Amy Goble worked tirelessly for the team The 1st XI since switching to athletics in the second week of the term, and was rewarded in the the side this coming year and who proved the last competition of the year when she beat Equestrian pick of the bowling attack, his off spin both the previous U15 discus record by 3m, only highly economical and penetrative (he picked 1m behind the U20 discus record. In a season It has been an exhilarating and extraordinary up 29 wickets at an average of 11.03) and who disrupted by exams and other school commit- year for the equestrian team formed little will have benefited from a summer holiday ments, Luke Howard also worked hard and more than a year ago; the girls and horses playing for Sussex CCC. Jacob was awarded was rewarded for it in the County Schools in are already proving themselves a formidable his Stag along with Alex Goble, who, although which he broke the school 3000m record by force within the NSEA show jumping circuit. sadly blighted with injury in his final summer, over a minute. Under Judi Piper-Dadswell’s leadership and has led the bowling attack for three seasons. coaching the team has exceeded all our Badminton Reasons for optimism about next year come expectations. An impressive start to the from the wickets of Ben Twine (who played year saw Rosie Brown, Lauren Carr, Claire The newly formed as a Year 10) and Rafe Sulke, who shared 34 Day and Charlotte Giles win the 60cm team badminton team wickets between them, and the runs of Giles at Felbridge Showground in early November did exceptionally Robinson and Harry Lloyd who both posted which qualified them for the Grassroots Show well in the East- half centuries. The side will be looking to Jumping County Finals at the Royal Leisure bourne Badminton them and Aidan Fleet as sixth form leaders the following week. Singles Tournament next season. Later that month the team was placed on 22 March. The fifth out of 20 schools in the 70cm (Rosie boys have commit- Cross country Brown, Lauren Carr and Harriet Dipper) and ted themselves to 80cm (Serena Flower, Charlotte Giles and Lily As well as competing in the National Cross weekly Saturday Kelly) classes and Lauren, who was the second Country Championships, Luke Howard went training and found fastest rider to gain a clear round, was invited on to represent GB triathlon at a number of time among prep to the NSEA National County Show Jumping events. Luke rises each morning at 5am to and other sporting Finals in Buckinghamshire – a really exciting undertake swimming training at the Brighton commitments for opportunity and fantastic accolade. University pool. He completes a full day at additional training Perhaps the most rewarding moment of Ta Thumrongwongkawin school and then goes on to cycle or run in sessions during the the year was the team being placed first in the evening. Luke’s efforts were rewarded week. Particular congratulations go to Ta February at Golden Cross in the 80cm class. with selection to represent Great Britain in Thumrongwongkawin (Runner Up in the B1 Comprising Rosie Brown, Serena Flower and the ETU Triathlon Junior European Cup in Division), Aidan Tam (Runner Up in C Division) Lily Kelly, the team beat ten other school Holten, Netherlands, which took place on 5 and David Wexler (Runner Up in B2 Division). teams (two of which were from St Leonard’s July 2014. Luke has achieved international These performances show how much the Mayfield) and Lily was the third fastest rider status in his first year (of three) in the Junior boys have developed both their badminton with a clear round in Class 4 (80cm Novice Elite category. The GB coaches consider Luke and leadership skills, organising training for Show Jumping) competing against approxi- to possess international triathlon podium themselves and others and generally taking mately 50 other riders. potential, having the ability to compete in on responsibility. The final competition of the year at all three disciplines of swimming, cycling and Felbridge in June saw the girls just missing running at a national level. He has managed Cricket 1st XI second place and losing out on a place in the to achieve this while still maintaining his com- NSEA Finals in the show jumping competition. This was a season which saw a young side mitment to College sport. He has played 1st With three clear rounds and just one pole rewarded for their perseverance by victory XI hockey, represented the College at cross down they were placed third, a remarkable in six of their final nine games of the season country, represented the swimming team at achievement and end to a year that sets after a series of narrow defeats in the first the Bath Cup and represented the College in them up confidently for the challenges and half of term. The boys showed pluck and good athletics during the summer term. He was excitement that the next equestrian year will humour throughout and while there was an awarded the Simon Green Cup for Endeavour present. overall shortage of runs (no one scoring a (summer term). century), there were closely-fought tussles Josh Rudd also enjoyed a most success- Fencing in every game which is a testament to their ful individual season competing in a number enthusiasm and desire. Highlights were the of 10k and half marathon races for his club Fencing has taken place in all three terms exciting victories over Tonbridge, St John’s Seaford Striders. Luke McWilton had hoped to again this year, with the numbers opting for and King’s, Parramatta. build on his track and cross country successes fencing in games time growing and over thirty The XI was admirably led by Jacob Smith as but picked up a major foot injury which sadly students – boys and girls from all age groups a Lower Sixth pupil who will return to skipper meant he missed the whole season. – taking part either just for a term or for a 87 OLD Eastbournian

award of half-colours, but the team would away was a valuable learning experience. not have enjoyed such success without excel- After conceding the lead with poor aerial out lent support from Oli Thompson and Danil of defence, the side was rattled by energetic Lopukhov. opponents, inconsistent umpiring, and a pitch There was some girls’ Fives too. Millie which they were slow to adapt to. Two superb Ngai-Lenoir and Tilly Wood, both a year under goals from Alex Goble won us the game, and age, played in the U16 Girls’ Nationals and the team learned resilience and to trust each acquitted themselves very well, improving other even when they were not playing well. steadily through the competition and saving At Sutton Valence a fast start and relent- their best to last when they took 9 points off less pressuring of the opposition defence and one of the top-seeded pairs from Rugby. midfield led to valuable turn-overs and inter- ceptions. The pace of Niklas Breitzman, Luke Golf Howard, Piers O’Conor and Hector Veasey on the counter attack was relentless and the Golf v Tonbridge at REGC, 26 September finishing was clinical. We were 4–0 up at half longer period in the games programme for 2013. First pairing was captain Will Buckland time, and the composure of Will Flett and Ed the seniors or the activities programme for and Jaxom Brown; second pairing was Zac Brown ensured our dominance in the second the juniors. A good mixture of experienced Evenden and Christian Trzebinski; both teams half to win 6–0. We demolished Ashford School fencers and beginners has meant we have were playing much lower handicapped players away 13–0 in the National Cup. Although they been able to continue to improve the standard and although they lost their matches 5 and 4 had a young side, our passing and moving was while introducing new fencers to the sport. and 4 and 3 they performed to their potential outstanding and our cup squad all performed Unfortunately, other commitments have and remained competitive for long periods. meant that the match and competition Bradley Mackelden played an exciting handi- programme has been curtailed this year. capped singles, winning on the final putt on However, we did fence against Ardingly the final green. College and the improvement in the senior In October the golf team competed in boys team (Stephen Burchett, Olivier Schop- the HMC foursomes competition against pen and Sunny Wong) was such that the match Winchester. The opposition was, on paper, could have gone either way, though we did stronger than our team and so it ultimately lose, sadly. The junior boys team and a novice proved to be. However first pair Will Buckland boys team gained some useful experience. and Jaxom Brown and second pair Christian Trzebinski and Bradley Mackleden held their Fives own for the first six holes before succumbing to the more consistent play of the opposition, This turned out to be a far more successful going down 6 and 5 and 5 and 3. season than one might have expected when The team played Bede’s in April. Will we began the term in January with only Buckley and Charley Klus at first pair made three senior players and two U16s, one of a strong start, winning the first four holes, whom, George Williams, was recovering from but they were overhauled to lose 2 and 1. a broken arm. Fortunately we were able to The team won the third pair but lost at two, negotiate the occasional loan of players giving Bede’s victory by two matches to one. Will Flett, 1st XI captain from football etc, and when left-hander Joe The annual Smarden Bell match was played Leale-Green could be persuaded away from in May at the Chart Hills course in Kent and well. Our match against Epsom (4–0) also pro- his preferred position between the sticks for the team found the course and the competi- duced some good hockey and one of the best the 2nd XI our 1st IV was quite a useful team. tion tough – but thoroughly enjoyed the pub goals of the season. Alex Goble beat his oppo- The season began well with a very exciting meal in the evening! Against a small OE team site man and drove to the top of the circle. and very close home win against St Dunstan’s later in the month the College managed a win He then slapped the ball wide of the far post (100–97). We were not at full strength for our by two matches to nil. The match started in when Niklas Breitzmann dived in to deflect next match away against Tonbridge, going heavy rain with thunder and lightning and the ball into the roof of the net, leaving the down by 46–122, although we gained a form both matches were closely fought once the goalkeeper a stranded spectator. of revenge a fortnight later when Joe won the skies had cleared. We had other victories against Bede’s SE Regional (involving teams from Eastbourne, The final match was in June against the (9–0), Lancing (3–2) and a solid (1–1) draw Tonbridge, Christ’s Hospital, Whitgift and St staff. A larger than average team of players against a decent Ardingly side. Cranleigh (0–1) Dunstan’s) Senior Singles and then paired up played some close matches with the overall and Hurstpierpoint (1–3) were better than us with captain Philipp Teterin to win the Senior result being, appropriately, a draw. and possessed some good hockey players who Doubles; thus we retained both senior tro- passed the ball crisply. We should have done phies from the previous year. This event was Boys hockey 1st XI better against Tonbridge (0–2), but we only undoubtedly the highlight of the season and really played well for the last 20 minutes by was rounded off with George partnering Ed It was a solid season for the 1st XI boys who when we had left it too late to get back into Towey to win the U16 Doubles Plate. The 1st played some very good, high tempo hockey the game. IV gave a good account of themselves against which exceeded initial expectations. The an always strong Alleyn’s side, losing 54–73, spine of the side was built around the experi- Girls hockey 1st XI and then predictably suffered a heavy defeat ence of several returning players: Will Flett, away to St Paul’s 21–118. However, the team who led the side well and enthusiastically This was a side that produced far more wins bounced back with a good win at Christ’s Hos- in his third season of first team hockey; Ed than losses and managed to win its group at the pital (95–55) and then took on the RFA in a Brown, who had become a truly excellent U18 Sussex rounds of the National Cup but lost closely fought match, losing 82–119. Sadly we player after playing half a season of men’s in the final. The regional competition brought had to cancel, for the first time in ten years, first team hockey with the Saffrons in the out the best in the side and they remained the annual exeat tour to Bedford/Oundle due top regional league; and Alex Goble and Piers unbeaten with a win against Epsom and draws to lack of player availability, but we rounded O’Conor, both also in their third season, who against Portsmouth Grammar and Reeds. The off the season with two very good victories brought considerable athleticism and threat best games were the wins against Sevenoaks against Whitgift (87–63) and KCS Wimbledon to our attacking play. and King’s Canterbury (the Kent finalists) (132–29). Philipp and Joe were outstanding The school season had some notable high- and the 1–0 win away at Hurst. The side also through the season and fully deserved their lights. A scrappy 2–1 victory against Cranbrook reached the semi-final of the Sussex U19 Cup. 88 With Rebecca O’Dywer and Megan Rad- girls’ heads to go down, but the team battled every Tuesday and Thursday, depending on cliffe sharing duties between the posts the through an extremely tough defensive strat- the wind, and collectively we have covered team was always likely to concede fewer egy and brought the scoreline from a large an impressive 750km or so on the water. In the goals than they scored. Emma Lowden made deficit to a draw in the last thirty seconds! Michaelmas term, when the ground was too many outstanding tackles and interceptions. Sevenoaks converted their last centre pass to hard to play rugby, our hardened, experienced Amanda Gow turned defence into attack with a goal with just seconds to spare, so the final crews continued to be out on the water. her sublime skills. Serena Harding won every score was a 16–17 loss, but Hannah Manton 50:50 and cleared any debris. Milly Harriott showed why she had been chosen as captain, Rugby 1st XV was a thorn in every left-sided attack and motivating the team, who worked tirelessly After a slow start, with losses to Cranbrook came out with the ball when she had no right and cohesively. and Tonbridge, the season burst into life to. Polly Beale ran miles to cover and attack With motivation high, we had a great 26–24 with victories against schools that included with delicate skills. Rachel Williams was a win against Cranbrook, but we took a little Collyers, Christ’s Hospital, King’s Canterbury, dervish in midfield that no side enjoyed and while to get going at SISNA the following Hurstpierpoint, Worthing College and RGS created miraculous turnover ball. Hebe Wil- week, losing 10–15 to a very strong Brighton Guildford. liams gained acres of ground with her ball team. Once in our stride, we went on to beat transfer. Maddie Mann was mercurial in attack Lancing and Burgess Hill, both 18–1. Coming with her changes of pace and deft stick work. second in our group meant that we met the Alice Walker sped through gaps that she had group winners in the next round, and Hurstpi- no right to and set up numerous goals that erpoint proved to be tough competition, with Molly Reynolds converted with her pace off strong regional representation. As always the the mark and hunger for the net. Captain girls battled hard and to the final whistle, but Abi East, with her calmness under pressure, lost 10–22. Our final match of the day was sleight of hand and delicate touches, was able the third/fourth place playoff against Christ’s to play almost every role – her drag flicks at Hospital, who we had lost to in our first match short corners will be long remembered. of the season. Showing just how much pro- Poacher and gamekeeper Hannah Manton gress had been made, the girls finished off the scored memorable deflections and then trans- day with a convincing 16–5 win. ferred her knowledge to the other end of the pitch to destroy opposition centre forwards. Rounders Super subs Katie Butler-Manuel, Ruby Dawes, The Year 10 rounders team has been rather Rosie Down, Jessica Partridge and Louise unlucky this season. A spate of bad weather Watson scored important goals and shored up resulted in the match against St Andrew’s defences when illness struck. being cancelled twice, much to the girls’ Netball 1st VII dismay. After a very sunny and exciting trip to Buckswood School, the girls lost 10–25 but We started the season with our regular tri- certainly enjoyed the chance to see around Anson Wong also played for Hong Kong U19s angular tournament at Christ’s Hospital. another school. A very close encounter with The attacking philosophy was very much Our first match was against the hosts, and Bede’s ended with a tight score line of to keep the ball off the floor and play what resulted in a 17–21 loss, but we used the 16–14½, with Eastbourne losing, unfortu- is in front of you. With Alex Goble switching match effectively, working out some strate- nately, after some excellent play. Cobby Kong to fly half and George Pickard a revelation at was the most improved player and regularly full-back, keeping ball in hand proved very scored rounders for the team, while Ellie successful with some outstanding tries shared Hestor-Lock was no butter fingers and often between the whole team. In defence, our rel- caught out the opposition. atively small stature belied our line speed and aggression, and with key exponents such as Rowing Guy Dexter, Charlie Hunter Blair and George Pickard remaining with us next year this is Over the past three terms our enthusiastic sure to continue. rowers have been determined to succeed and Highlights of the season include: the this year has been a very successful one, with invasion of College Field following the epic wins for the 1st IV, the double scull and in the NatWest Cup victory over RGS; the charac- single scull category. ter shown by the team to come back from At Chiswick Regatta, the first of the 0–14 down against Hurst to win the game season, Matt Whitehead (IM3) beat Son of the comfortably; the leadership displayed when Thames Boat Club by three lengths. Sadly, reduced to 14 men in the first few minutes he ran out of steam in the final after a very against King’s Canterbury; having two players impressive start and narrowly lost to the local selected to represent London and the South Laura Scott, Pippa Harries, Hannah Manton Quintin Boat Club. In the same regatta Archie East (Rory Cramp and Alex Goble); the many and Jessica Partridge Meikle and Chris Bensted-Smith started the times Dan Meade recovered from a six week season well, crossing the finishing line ahead gies and playing partnerships, and went on injury in two days; and Piers O’Conor fulfill- of Putney Town Boat Club, but controversially to win our next match against Charterhouse ing his dream of playing for the England 7s they were disqualified for taking an aggressive by a convincing 30–7. With strong shooting Development Team and signing a contract racing line! It wasn’t until the final regatta of partnerships developing between Madeleine with London Wasps for the next two seasons. Mann, Sarah Hill-Smith and Hebe Williams, the season that Tobi Topliss, Samuel McClure, and the consistently strong defence of Hannah Robert Bensted-Smith, Stuart Barnes and Chris Sailing Manton (captain) and Jessica Partridge, our Bridal recorded a well-deserved win against match against Lancing College was another Hillingdon Boat Club. This year the sailing squad had two exter- fantastic win, 25–8. The majority of our rowing takes place on nal fixtures against Lancing and Bede’s. On The highlight of the string of very tough an agricultural drainage ditch on the Peven- 10 May the first fixture had to be held on the matches that followed was an amazing come- sey Levels, beside which sits our shabby tin sailing lake in Prince’s Park due to 30 knot back against Sevenoaks. We had already shed (the Eastbourne College Boat House), gusts causing havoc with the race schedule. suffered losses to Epsom, Ardingly and Hurst- and it is here that the real action happens. There were lots of capsizes and some students pierpoint and it would have been easy for the We have trained here throughout the year did not manage to cross the start line never 89 OLD Eastbournian mind the finish line. George Peters was the were crowned double regional champions for a source of mesmerising viewing for the others overall winner with a close second placing by both relays, with winning times easily clear as he powered his way to victory after victory. Rex Farrant. The second fixture on 7 June was of those swum by senior teams at the same on the sea with a strong spring tide to contend event. Senior boys tennis with. Rex Farrant was the overall winner, with In February six teams (30 swimmers) com- As always the season opener was the Sussex Lancing sailors placing second and third. peted in the Weald and Downland Trophy. A record-breaking 31 new PBs were set, with League on the first two Saturdays of term. The Soccer 1st XI Josh Pankhurst setting two school records and 1st IV won through to the finals where they Millie Harriott equalling one, and the best beat Lancing but lost to Bede’s to finish second This was a team that abounded in talent, results ever recorded by College swimmers in in the league. The highlight was first pair personality and determination and played the history of this competition. Niklas Breitzmann and Ivan Loginov beating some brilliant football. Unfortunately many Bath Cup: In March, the top ten swim- the Bede’s first pair in a high-quality and very of the players were unable to attend pre- mers were the first to compete in the London exciting match. In the Glanville Cup the 1st season training and our first match of the Olympic pool at the start of its Olympic IV did well to beat Lancing in the first round, season against a strong OE side ended 3–5, legacy. Two boys and two girls teams com- losing to Bede’s in the second round. but newcomer Mike Ginno’s two goals showed peted in a series of relay competitions open All the boys participated in the school’s what a valuable asset he would be. Still unfit to 80 independent schools. After some blis- senior boys singles tournament. The final was post-Christmas, we were then defeated 2–3 tering heat times, the girls set the record in between Ivan Loginov and Andrey Aprelikov, by a formidable Sevenoaks team. A seven- the final for the freestyle event (Aldenham with Ivan coming out on top. The 1st IV also game winning streak followed, starting at Trophy), finishing on top of the podium, and had the oppor- Epsom College where we came back from 1–2 later came third in the medley relay (Dunelm tunity to play down to secure a 4–2 victory. Notable perfor- Trophy). Eastbourne College has now won both against an invi- mances came from Mike, who dominated the boys and girls’ inaugural events (the other in tational IV that midfield, and Nico Lomas, who showed strong 1982) and has held the records for three of the included Davis defensive qualities and also scored a 30-yard four events. Cup player Luke screamer. Our next match ended with our first In the boys freestyle (Aldenham Trophy) the Milligan – one of home win, beating Sutton Valence comfort- team broke the record only to have it taken several opportu- ably 3–0, mainly thanks to a fierce striking back in the finals. Having swum clear of the nities the squad force led by players’ player Isa Ibrahim who field in their heat, they were set to compete for had to practise throughout the season (and over the last four the Bath Cup itself against the largest schools on the wonderful years) could not stop scoring goals. The sea- in the country, resulting in them being placed grass of Devon- son’s highlight was an away match against a tenth nationally for independent schools. Later shire Park. strong RGS Guildford side. For the first time, on, the same boys, plus Alex Goble, defended Andrey Aprelikov we changed our style from our classic 4-4-2 to their medley relay title and finished in a hair has played above a more unorthodox 4-2-3-1 formation. We pro- splitting second place. An outstanding achieve- his age group for duced a superb performance with impeccable ment by both teams. This was the school’s two years and we defensive discipline and measured counter- most successful visit to this event, with each wish him well as Niklas Breitzmann attack. The game was tied 2–2 towards the he moves to the closing stages when Isa Ibrahim scored the USA to pursue his studies and tennis ambitions. winning goal. Great wins also came against Lloyd Heathfield was awarded his colours for local rivals Bede’s (5–0) and Brighton College his consistent contribution to tennis over five (3–2). Our final victory was against Eastbourne years as was Niklas Breitzmann in recognition Town U16As, when we fielded a youthful team of his terrific play for the school over the last who showed great promise for next season. two years and his excellent leadership as boys’ Towards the end of the season the team lost tennis captain. its way, losing 1–4 to a Hurstpierpoint side and, shamefully, 0–5 to Christ’s Hospital. Girls tennis 1st VI

Squash The season started busily with four matches in seven days and, while competitive, we notched Under the excellent captaincy of Paddy up four defeats, alas. After some practice, Bloor the boys first team played well against however, the team began to gel and started some very strong opponents. The highlight of to play some really super tennis, only losing the boys’ season was the inter-house event one match in the next seven outings. The girls which proved very successful and competi- repeated the very pleasing performance of last tive. Powell House was the eventual winner, year by coming third in the county champion- narrowly beating Craig House. This year we The team at the Olympic pool ships and one of the highlights of the season welcomed many beginner girls who quickly team making the finals and podium places in was perhaps the 8–1 away victory versus picked up the game thanks to their eagerness every event. All the swimmers set new PBs Lancing, when the quality of some of the rallies and enjoyment of the game. and Alex Goble and Josh re-set their school was arguably at its peak. Hebe Williams and Swimming record with others being narrowly missed by Ruby Dawes proved a reliable and very capable hundredths of seconds. first pair, producing fine baseline shots and It has been a hugely successful year with some We say farewell to the Upper Sixth leavers, great consistency to secure many valuable of the best results ever obtained, individually many of whom have given years of dedicated points. As last year, Pippa Harries (capt) and and collectively. In October swimmers went service to the team. Special thanks to cap- Sophie Hatrick provided all opponents with to the ESSA National Schools regional qualifi- tains Josh and Hannah Manton. Hannah has a war of attrition – frustrating players with cations where fourteen PBs were broken and swum as a senior since Year 9, joining a team their accuracy and reliable groundstrokes. As two equalled. The senior girls won bronze in of cohesive older girls with a fantastic track the season progressed, Venetia Inchbald and freestyle and only narrowly missed bronze in record and becoming part of an awesome Molly Reynolds’ wonderful play in the 2nd VI the medley relay despite clawing back a five- squad of five. Josh joined the team in Year saw them promoted to the 1st VI. Both acquit- metre deficit. The junior boys won two sets 9 and has gone on to have a catalogue of ted themselves superbly well, with Venetia’s of silver medals and the intermediate boys achievements. He led from the front and was high-speed serve worthy of particular mention.

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92 OE representatives worldwide

We have over 60 OE country reps throughout the world, who have volunteered their services to help other OEs visiting or living in their localities. If you would like advice about gap year travel, accommodation, business contacts, starting a new job or organising an OE get-together you are invited to contact your local rep. If you are interested in becoming an OE country rep, please contact the Eastbournian Society office on +44 (0)1323 452262 or [email protected].

Argentina British Virgin Islands China Germany – Berlin Robert Marstrand (B 1985–90) Christopher Lloyd (W 1956–60) Jez McQueen (W 1983–88) Peter Geyer (W 1989–90) 3 de Febrero 945 dept. 7A Box 202 No 3398 Xiu Pu Road Immanuelkirchstrasse 37 Capital Federal 1426 Road Town Pudong New District 10405 Berlin Buenos Aires Tortola Shanghai +49 30 44 32 47 95 [email protected] VG 1110 201315 +49 162 675 95 45 (mobile) +1 284 495 2579 +86 21 2089 1588 (office) [email protected] Australia – ACT +1 284 542 3004 (mobile) +86 181 0188 3658 (mobile) Robert Newman (W 1959–62) [email protected] [email protected] Germany – Lower Saxony 8 Bareena Street Jonathan Haig (S 1992–97) Narrabundah Canada – Alberta Colombia Alte Bemeroder Str. 122 ACT 2604 Robin Mackintosh (W 1983–85) David Muirhead (S 1959–64) 30539 Hannover +61 2 6295 6175 [email protected] Calle 39 Norte # 5N-33 +49 511 5435 3603 [email protected] Barrio La Flora +49 151 2646 5501 (mobile) Canada – Ottawa Cali [email protected] Australia – Peter Maddocks (Pw 1962–66) +57 2 383 3324 New South Wales 10 Turret Court +57 313 649 1023 (mobile) Gibraltar Sam Miller (S 1960–65) Kanata [email protected] Hugh Drummond (P 1968–73) PO Box 4503 Ontario Drummonds, Chartered Castlecrag K2L 2L1 Cyprus Accountants NSW 2068 +1 613 831 3146 Stephen Jacobs (W 1963–68) Fourth Floor, Heritage House +61 2 9882 6626 +1 613 859 4417 (mobile) (Stephen is also the OE rep 235 Main Street +61 418 977 477 (mobile) [email protected] in Israel) Gibraltar [email protected] +357 976 48989 (mobile) +350 200 40548 (office) Canada – Toronto [email protected] [email protected] Australia – Giles Marshall (P 1974–79) South Australia 33 Elgin Avenue Dominican Republic Hong Kong Ian Champion (Pw 1952–54) Toronto Harry Ureña (P 1967–71) Jeremy Newton (G 1964–69) 2A Bindarra Road Ontario Apto. C-3 Flat D, 9/f Green Valley Mansion PO Box 426 M5R 1G1 Ave. Bolivar 205, 51 Wong Nai Chung Road Brighton +1 416 928 2261 Gazcue Happy Valley SA 5048 +1 416 957 6008 (office) Santo Domingo, DN +852 9197 7807 (mobile) +61 8 8298 2650 [email protected] +809 562 7154 (office) [email protected] [email protected] +809 858 5440 (mobile) Cayman Islands [email protected] Hungary Australia – Victoria Martin Trott (Pw 1987–92) Jeremy Lovitt-Danks Alex Stewart (P 1991–96) c/o Rawlinson & Hunter France – East (Pw 1955–57; W 1957–59) 24 Sydenham Street PO Box 2097 Robin Armstrong-Brown Gábor Áron utca 78/b I/3 Highett Grand Cayman KY1-1105 (W 1951–55) H-1026 Budapest VIC 3190 +1 345 814 8729 (office) 10 La Vigne au Chat +36 20 233 4832 (mobile) +61 4 0233 6282 +1 345 916 0402 (mobile) 01220 Sauverny-Divonne les Bains [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Ain (15 mins from Geneva, India Australia – Channel Islands Switzerland) John Hislop (Pw 1953–58) Western Australia Tim Nelson (S 1976–81) Note: frequently absent June Apt B902 Casa Grande Apts Richard Brooke-Smith (G 1969–73) La Sonnella to October Sturrock Road 17 Faulkner Street 46 La Cloche Mews +33 4 50 41 17 17 Attavar Wembley Downs Maufant Vineries [email protected] Mangaluru 575001 WA 6019 St Saviour Karnataka State +61 8 9445 1041 Jersey France – South west +91 824 4250441 [email protected] JE2 7JU Peter Birchall (P 1956–60) +91 824 98454 54575 (mobile) +44 1534 862227 Residence Ortz-Adarra [email protected] Belgium +44 7797 716556 (mobile) 39 rue Cépé Trevor Hardy (G 1965–71) [email protected] 64500 St Jean de Luz Indonesia Kapucinessenstraat 18 [email protected] David Braithwaite (S 1964–69) Antwerp 2000 Jalan NKF No. 7 +32 3 226 0891 Kemang Selatan +32 47 542 5424 (mobile) Jakarta 12560 [email protected] +62 21 780 0139 +62 21 572 1377 (office) +62 816 705 891 (mobile) [email protected]

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Iran New Zealand – South Africa USA – Florida Farshad Rouhani (Roo) North Island Jon Diboll (B 1969–71) Nigel Smith (B 1960–62) (P 1975–80) Peter Thriscutt (G 1977–82) 80 L Tamarin Close 890 A1A Beach Blvd, Flat 9, no 5 Ezazi Shargi Street 264 Trig Road North Janssen Avenue Unit 71 Jahantab RD1 Table View St Augustine Geytarieh Jonobi Waihi 3681 Cape Town 7441 FL 32080-6760 Tehran +64 27 275 7574 (mobile) +27 82 950 7669 (mobile) +1 352 215 1169 (mobile) 1939934951 (postcode) [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] +98 09126 201854 (mobile) [email protected] New Zealand – Colin Soole (P 1963–67) USA – Hawaii Auckland area 13 Shallcross Road Grace Salzer (N 1999–2001) Ireland Maurice Trapp (G 1962–67) Constantia 7806 Kailua Jonathan Ross (S 1981–86) 32 Shelly Beach Road Cape Town HI 96734 52 Glencairn Lawn Surfdale +27 21 794 5543 +1 808 238 9760 Sandyford Waiheke Island 1081 +27 824 533 259 (mobile) [email protected] Dublin 18 [email protected] +64 9 630 5884 (office) USA – Massachusetts +353 1294 0875 +64 21 302 714 (mobile) +353 868 148336 (mobile) [email protected] Spain Peter Albrecht (B 1947–48) [email protected] Ted Capper (B 1948–53) 26 High Road Norway Barrio Mendiondo 14C Newbury Israel Christopher Ennals (Pw 1956–60) 48111 Laukiz MA 01951-1234 Stephen Jacobs (W 1963–68) Drammensveien 98 Vizcaya +1 978 462 2342 Flat 3 0273 Oslo +34 94 677 4369 (office) [email protected] 15 Rehov Netiv Halamed Hei +34 6 6047 1598 (mobile) +47 2244 6475 USA – New York Raanana 43340 [email protected] [email protected] +972 5235 09941 (mobile) Chris Williams (P 1991–96) [email protected] Pakistan Sweden 150 Clermont Avenue, Faisal Ali (W 1984–89) John Philip Groves (W 1954–58) Apt 3G Jamaica 40 Khayaban-e-Ghazi Luzernvagen 16 Brooklyn Richard Downer (B 1960–62) Defence Housing Authority 352 51 Vaxjo New York Seawind On The Bay Phase V +46 470 81684 NY 11205 Montego Freeport Karachi +46 7059 81684 (mobile) +1 917 446 5520 (office) Montego Bay +92 21 3534 2782 / 3585 33 44 [email protected] [email protected] +1 876 631 6833 +92 21 3566 07703 (office) USA – Pennsylvania +1 876 845 7999 (mobile) +92 300 20 20455 (mobile) Switzerland – Basel [email protected] [email protected] Nick Owlett (W 1982–87) Benjamin Stone (S 1987–89) [email protected] 2 Heather Lane Kenya Panama Media Charlotte Ward (née Dawes) Tony Sanders (P 1982–87) Switzerland – Geneva PA 19063 (N 1994–96) Starfleet Eco Adventures, S.A. Michael Moore (B 1968–72) +1 610 565 4519 PO Box 386 2374 Calle 1a Genève 1202 +1 215 418 4000 (office) Karen Isla Bocas del Toro +41 22 363 9967 (office) +1 215 749 0439 (mobile) 00502 Bocas del Toro +41 79541 2324 (mobile) [email protected] Nairobi mmoore@helveticahealthcare. +507 757 9630 Vietnam [email protected] +507 6874 6938 (mobile) com [email protected] [email protected] James Young (B 1980–85) Malawi General Manager Dr Iqbal Gelu (P 1964–69) Portugal Thailand InterContinental Asiana Saigon Gelu Properties Ltd Simon Mount (Pw 1976–79) James Young (R 1969–74) Corner Hai Ba Trung St. & Le PO Box 1896 Casalinho Bem te Quero 66/2 Park in Town Duan Blvd Lilongwe Atalaia de Cima Soi 76 Pattanakarn Road District 1 +265 888 912912 Colares 2705-001 Prawet, Prawet Ho Chi Minh City or +265 999 912912 (mobile) +351 91 410 4670 (mobile) Bangkok 10250 +84 8 3520 9100 (office) [email protected] [email protected] +66 2722 1772 [email protected] +66 818 754 737 (mobile) Malaysia Russia [email protected] Zambia Kelvin Miranda (S 1988–89) Harvey Smith (R 1980–84) Luke Powell (G 1988–90) 7-H-2 Belair Condominium Dunaysky Prospekt 13 Section 1 UAE +260 97 666 4 999 (mobile) Lorong Basong St Petersburg Ed Atkinson (P 1979–84) [email protected] Damansara Heights 196158 PO Box 66335 www.facebook.com/ Kuala Lumpur 50490 +7 921 181 7973 (mobile) Abu Dhabi mishembebayzambia +60 3 2011 0100 UAE [email protected] Zimbabwe +60 12 227 8822 (mobile) harvey.smith@ica-construction. +971 50 556 1069 [email protected] com [email protected] Wendy de la Fargue (N 1979–81) No. 2, 174 Fife Avenue Mexico Singapore USA – Colorado Harare Bert Boltjes (G 1961–67) Richard Austen (S 1967–72) Peter Homburger (S 1942–47) +263 712 206 114 (mobile) Darwin 67 Asia Reinsurance Brokers Pte Ltd 8991 West 38th Avenue [email protected] Colonia Anzures 24 Raffles Place #29-01 Wheat Ridge Mexico DF 11590 Clifford Centre CO 80033 +52 55 5250 9900 (office) Singapore 048621 +1 303 423 2642 +52 4455 38977580 (mobile) +65 6538 7818 (office) [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] USA – Florida Nicolas Hemes (B 1951–55) Michael Oxborrow (S 1955–59) 295 N W Commons Loop, 78 Cheng Soon Garden Suite 115 Singapore 599854 Lake City +65 9639 1439 (mobile) FL 32055 [email protected] +1 386 984 7979 (mobile) [email protected]

94 We organise social and cultural events, including theatre trips, walks, talks Eastbournian and visits to places of interest. These are for all ES members: OEs, parents, Society social and pupils, staff and other friends of the College. More will be organised during the year; please check the Eastbournian Society website for details. Some cultural events highlights are carried below:

Saturday 28 February, 2pm Friday 12 June, 4pm Parents of pupils who have joined the school in the Michaelmas term are BBC Broadcasting House tour Houses of Parliament tour invited to a reception in the College A chance to visit the state-of-the-art A guided tour of the seat of government, Theatre. newsroom and see behind the scenes in lasting about 75 minutes. a drama studio. Saturday 12 September Thursday 18 June, 6pm Thursday 5 March, 4pm The annual London walk London pub evening The location of this year’s London walk History of Eastbourne College talk The Mayfair Exchange, 34 Brook Street, has still to be decided but these are College Archivist Michael Partridge will London, W1K 5DN. always popular trips with expert guides give an illustrated talk on the history of Wednesday 8 July, 6pm from the London Walks Company. the College since its foundation in 1867. Long Room. Eastbourne pub evening Monday 12 October Thursday 4 June, 11.30am An informal get-together for OEs and Talk by historian Ian Mortimer others at The Dolphin, South Street. Old Eastbournian Ian Mortimer will be Visit to Southwark Cathedral Saturday 12 September, 11.30am talking to College pupils studying history A guided tour of historic Bankside and and ES members are welcome to come the cathedral, followed by evensong. ES reception for new parents along.

Check www.eastbourniansociety.org for regular updates and new events To book for any of these events please contact John Thornley on 01323 452314 or [email protected]

Foundation Golf Challenge

Thursday 2 July 2015 Royal Eastbourne Golf Club

The annual golf challenge is open to OEs, staff, parents, local businesses and other friends of the College to have an enjoyable day on the course (with team and individual prizes) followed by an evening dinner and charity auction.

All proceeds go to the Peter Bibby Award which helps fund a talented cricketer at the College.

If you would like to take part or you are able to donate a prize or auction item, please contact Christine Todd on 01323 452316 or [email protected] for further details.

Calling all MCC members

The College 1st XI v MCC Thursday 25 June 2015, College Field followed by dinner for MCC members in the Dining Hall

For further information and to reserve place(s) please contact Lulu Brown on 01323 451911 or [email protected] OE regalia and gifts for more than just the Old School Tie

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