OWA PRESIDENT: Julian Marcus MRCVS The Old Warwickian www.oldwarwickians.org LENT 2017 | ISSUE 27 www.warwickschoolconnect.org 750 OWs join the new OW online network. President’s Dinner to be held at The National Space Centre. Anniversary Reunions announced. THE OLD WARWICKIAN Forthcoming Events Anniversary Reunions Saturday 8 July 2017 – Warwick School 2007, 1997, 1987 and 1977 leavers are warmly invited back to Warwick School for informal anniversary reunions on Saturday 8 July 2017. Meet back at school from 12:00 to 14:00 for drinks, a light lunch and tour of the school. While there is no charge for attending these anniversary gatherings, places must be booked. Please book on www.oldwarwickians.org. 2007 Leavers’ 10 year reunion 1997 Leavers’ 20 year reunion 1987 Leavers’ 30 year reunion 1977 Leavers’ 40 year reunion … Chapel Services – Lent 2017 Diary of Events Sun 15 Jan 10:00 Epiphany readings and music OW Coffee Morning OW Spring Golf Day 1970s to 1990s Boarders' Sun 5 Feb 10:00 Candlemas Choral Service The Pyne Room, Warwick School Tadmarton Heath GC Reunion Sun 12 Mar 10:00 Mayor’s and OW Sunday Sat 14 Jan 2017, 9:30-11:00 Tues 16 May. Warwick School Sat 22 July. Sun 26 Mar 10:00 Mothering Sunday Please note new time! Anniversary Reunions 2007, No need to book, just turn up 1997, 1987 and 1977 leavers Sun 2 Apr 10:00 Passiontide Service For information on any of for coffee, bacon butties and Warwick School these events please contact: All Old Warwickians and their families and friends a chat. Wives, partners and Sat 8 July, 12:00-14:00. Anne Douglas, Alumni friends welcome. are welcome at these services. School vs. OW Cricket Relations, Warwick School. Warwick School Tel: 01926 776404. Email: Music and Drama Floreat Society Lunch Warwick School Sat 8 July. [email protected]. For information on forthcoming school Tues 28 Feb. Front cover images. music and drama productions see OWA President’s Dinner Max, Theo and Laurie Taylor on Kilimanjaro. Ken Wan, Calvin Wan, Mentor Cheung, Harry Choi, The National Space Centre www.warwickschool.org and Patrick Fong and Justin Law at the Hong Kong Reunion. www.bridgehousetheatre.co.uk. Sat 6 May, 18:30-23:30. George and Joe Nellany playing for OWs 1st XV vs. Old Silhillians. www.oldwarwickians.org 02 www.warwickschoolconnect.org THE OLD WARWICKIAN FORTHCOMING EVENTS OWA President’s Dinner Saturday 6 May 2017 – The National Space Centre OWA President Julian Marcus Cancellations (WS 1971-79) invites OWs and After 21 April, tickets are only refundable as long their partners to join him at as we are able to reallocate them. The National Space Centre Book online at www.oldwarwickians.org or return near Leicester on Saturday 6 the Booking Form on the back page of this May for the 2017 President’s newsletter. Dinner. This award-winning attraction is devoted Overnight accommodation to space science and astronomy. Details of hotels in the local area are published Arrive at 18:30 for pre-dinner drinks in the 42m on www.oldwarwickians.org. high Rocket Tower, home to the Blue Streak and Coach Thor Able rockets. Relax in the Sir Patrick Moore Organised coach travel to and from Warwick Planetarium, where you will be taken to the edge School may be available if there is sufficient The National Space Centre. of the universe and back. After the show, take your demand. It would depart from Warwick School seat in The Hub, for a delicious four course meal. at 17:00 and expect to leave the Space Centre After dinner the bar will stay open and there will be 23:00-23:30 for the return. Costs are likely plenty of time to mingle with friends and explore to be in the region of £15 to £25 per person, the six interactive galleries which cover space flight, depending on numbers. astronomy and cosmology. Dress Black Tie. Carriages 23:00-00:00. Tickets £75 per person to include pre- dinner drinks and a four course dinner with coffee. There will be a cash bar for dinner wine. Wives/partners welcome. Booking deadline Thursday 6 April 2017. The Hub. The Rocket Tower. Julian Marcus mrcvs WS 1971-79, OWA President 2017 Julian Marcus is humbled and honoured to be at The Royal Veterinary College in London. OWA President for 2017. Born in Sheffield, the Qualifying in 1984, his first job in Bedford son of a consultant surgeon and a midwife, included acting as a vet for Woburn Abbey he grew up in the south west before moving Safari Park. He spent an amazing six months to Germany for two years. Then followed two touring New Zealand, Australia, S.E. Asia and years in Uganda, where his love for Africa was Hong Kong. born. His family returned to the UK to Bristol, Julian moved to Stratford in 1988, married settling in Stratford-upon-Avon in 1970. Gayna in 1992 and started his own mixed At Warwick, Julian played every sport he animal veterinary practice, The Ark. He has two could, obtaining 1st team colours in badminton, children, Daniel (OW) and Lauren (OG), both at squash, shooting, cricket and rugby. He played university and now studying architecture and county badminton and had a brief spell in the biomedical science respectively. Guinness Book of Records. He has been Hon. Julian is looking forward to 2017. He is Sec. of the OW Golf Society since 2007. passionate about space travel and hopes Julian has always been passionate about many OWs will join him for his President’s science and on leaving school he studied Dinner at The National Space Centre. Julian Marcus MRCVS www.warwickschoolconnect.org 03 www.oldwarwickians.org THE OLD WARWICKIAN FORTHCOMING EVENTS 1970s to 1990s Boarders’ Reunion Saturday 22 July 2017 – Warwick School Boarders at Warwick School from the 1970s to the end of the Stay overnight in the boarding house 1990s are invited to a Boarding House Reunion on Saturday 22 Optional overnight accommodation in the boarding houses on the July 2017. Meet up with fellow boarders from your time at school, Saturday night is available for up to 60 OWs, followed by breakfast see the boarding houses today and enjoy dinner in the Pyne Room on Sunday in the school dining room from 08:00 to 09:30. There is (formerly the library). a £35 charge for bed and breakfast in the boarding house. Check out on the Sunday is by 10:00. 16:00-17:30 Welcome and afternoon tea in the Halse Pavilion. While boarding house accommodation has improved in recent years, A number of former boarding house staff will also it is still very basic! Single, twin and triple rooms are available in Senior be invited. House (in the main building) and Way House (at the side of the Junior 17:30-18:30 Boarding house and school tour. School). There are steep and sometimes narrow stairs. Individual 18:30-19:00 Check-in for those staying overnight. rooms are not lockable but corridors are secured with digi-key locks, 18:30-20:00 Bar open (under the Limes or in the Panel Room the numbers of which are regularly changed and will be given to depending on the weather). guests on arrival. There are 22 single, 10 twin and 6 triple rooms. Many 20:00 Dinner in the Pyne Room. of the single and the majority of twin and triple rooms have high beds, 23:30 Carriages. reached by a ladder. Many, but not all rooms have a wash hand basin. Due to limited space in the Pyne Room the reunion is for OWs and staff No rooms are en suite – there are communal bathrooms with individual from the 1970s-90s only, i.e. no partners. toilet and shower cubicles. Bed linen is provided, but not towels. Dress: Smart casual. Booking Tickets Please book your reunion ticket (and accommodation if required) £34 includes welcome tea and a three course dinner with coffee. now by returning the form on the back page of this newsletter or There will be a cash bar. book online at www.oldwarwickians.org. Bookings will be accepted on a first come, first served basis. 1970s Senior School – A Miles, A Porter, J Shacklock, P Calverley, B Barnfather, 1985 pool. J Ball, G Seeney, R Andrews. 1974-5 School House 1st XV. 1979-80 boarders. 1974. 1990s boarding house. www.oldwarwickians.org 04 www.warwickschoolconnect.org THE OLD WARWICKIAN Recent Events OW Hong Kong Dinner 17 September 2016 – The China Club The China Club, a retro-chic, Shanghai-style club and restaurant in the old Bank of China Building, was the perfect venue for the inaugural Old Warwickians Dinner in Hong Kong. Over 30 OWs enjoyed superb food, delicious wine and great company. They were joined by Head Master Gus Lock, Maths teacher Peter O’Grady and Head of Boarding David Bull. Sincere thanks to Jamie Barr (WS 1971-78) for making all the arrangements and hosting such a great dinner at The China Club. View from The China Club. Ken Wan, Calvin Wan, Mentor Cheung, Aaron Cheung, Hok Leung Nip, Harry Choi, Patrick Fong and Justin Law. Peter O’Grady and Jeffrey Law. The Head Master was delighted to welcome OWs to the inaugural OW Dinner in Hong Kong. Chun Yin Li, Kevin Ng and Chun Tak Li. Ken Wan, Jason Pang and Justin Lam. Chun Tak Li, Chun Yin Li, Kevin Ng and Allen Chan. Ginny Gretton, Gus Lock, Anthony Lau and Jeanette Chan. Robert Chapman, Angus Chong, Chris Lee, Chris Tang and Donald Lau.