Once again, UK-based ODs, wives and partners gather for the season's hot ticket at the iconic Carlton Club in London

In addition to our annual match against the Old Tonbridgians, we now are delighted to announce our inaugural match against the Old Haileyburians, a school which has very close ties to Bishops. Shouldn't stop us from aiming to thrash them. Alex Price (M, 2008) captains the side and can be contacted by clicking HERE.

You are invited to attend the launch of the late Rev Terry Wilke’s book, The Bishops Chapels on Thursday 23 August at 18:30 in the Mitre (Raymond Ackerman Centre). The book will be on sale for R200 and drinks and lights snacks will be served. Please respond for catering purposes to [email protected]

Class members can contact Marc van Heerden (2008S) at [email protected] for further information.

“Exploding the Myth” uniquely covers John’s significant personal involvement in the investigation of four separate international high profile murders, the forensic evidence of the Lockerbie bomb and ‘crutch bomber’ (Detroit) and an insight into bomb disposal and counter terrorist search operations hitherto unpublished. With a background of Northern Ireland and other operations, it also details the training processes and explosive effects analysis that are vital in today’s terrorist threat. The removal of 50ft pipemines from 32 airfields in the South of England left over from the 2nd World War and sorting out the booby-trapped oil fires in the immediate aftermath of the First Gulf War proved challenging. Perhaps more of an examination was designing and implementing all the security for Her Majesty’s Crown Jewels in the Tower of London.  The Falklands War, Middle East, South America, Kenya and extensive work with the United Nations additionally make up the story of John’s extraordinary career.