Photo by Patrick Ryan (1985O) |
Dear Peter South Africa will inaugurate its sixth democratically elected President tomorrow. The theme for the inauguration is: “Together Celebrating Democracy: Renewal and Growth for a Better South Africa”, which is a gentle reminder that everyone has a role to play in building a brighter tomorrow. It emphasises that we must build on our achievements and work even harder to tackle poverty & inequality.
Have a wonderful weekend. Kind regards, Adam & Nicole |
Mad4Waves - Back from the Atlantic! Towards the end of last year, Cole Barnard (2014B), Grant Soll (2014W), Lee Gordon (2014M), and Matt Boynton (2014W) went on to become the youngest four ever to row unaided across the Atlantic Ocean, breaking a Guinness World Record. So, join us for an in-depth presentation of their 5500km journey. Date: Thursday 6th June 2019 Time: 18h00 for 18h30 Venue: The Mitre, Diocesan College Tickets: R100 per person (includes drinks and snacks) |
UK Branch Secretary, Nicky Bicket (1973F) reports: "...Once again, it was a great pleasure to catch up in person with several ODs. Matthew Golesworthy (K, 2011) was kind enough to invite me to dinner, preceded by Choral Evensong, at his Oxford college (New)...." |
Prof. Butterworth (1963G) Receives Japanese Honour for Saving Bluefin Tuna Emeritus professor Doug Butterworth has recently been awarded a prestigious honour for his work in marine conservation in Japan. |
Paul du Toit (1992W) Receives the Naledi Award. Congratulations to Paul who has just received the Naledi award for best performance in a musical. |
A History of Golf in South Africa by Peter Sauerman (1954W) In last week's newsletter we congratulated Peter in his recent publication - A History of golf in South Africa. Any ODs wanting to purchase a copy can do so by contacting David McLennan at Select Books: [email protected] |
David Wilke (2011O) Directs First Theatre Production David’s first attempt at directing a theatre production, The Woman in Black, will be showcasing at the end of June at the Masque Theatre. One of the two cast members is also an OD – Landon McClure (2011O) |
Passing of John Morris-Smith (1970F) We regret to inform you that John passed away in the UK on the 16th May. |
Passing of Paul Meadows (1942O) "It is with great sadness that I am Informing the the OD Union of the passing on of P L Meadows on the 19th May 2019..." |
The Bishops Museum - Then & Now The Museum reflects Bishops' History past and present and holds exhibitions on topics of interest to support school events - one of the categories in the annual Eisteddfod is Photography. |
Message from the Principal Guy Pearson (Principal) reports: "...There is a very different rhythm to the school as all the boys are well into their mid-year exams. The rain on Sunday night and Monday was fantastic and we hope that the dams in the catchment areas also received substantial inflows..." |
Live @ The Mitre - MAD4Waves
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Date: Thursday 6th June 2019
Time: 18h00 for 18h30
Venue: The Mitre, Diocesan College
Tickets: R100 per person
- Ticket includes finger snacks and drinks
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UK ODs vs Old Tonbridgian Annual Golf - 8 June
This will be the fifth in our annual derby against the Old Tonbridgians.
Once again the course is the Old Course at The RAC in Surrey.
If you would like to play, please contact our captain, Alex Price (M, 2007) at [email protected] |
Pub Supper for Young ODs in Oxford For the fourth consecutive year, The UK ODU goes to the ODs in the form of a supper in a local Oxford pub. This year we are delighted to welcome our Lady Rhodes Scholars.
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Date: Saturday 8th June 2019
Time: 16:30
Venue: TBC
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UK Annual Dinner - 14 June The 2019 UK Annual Dinner will take place at The Carlton Club in London.
Guest speaker to be confirmed. |
The UK ODs vs the Old Haileyburians Golf Match - 10 August This will be the second match against the Old Haileyburians,
If you are interested in playing, please contact our captain, Alex Price (M, 2007) at [email protected] |
1999 Reunion – 16 – 17 August Booking is now open for the Class of 1999’s 20-year reunion on 16-17 August 2019. Please book by clicking the button alongside. Email queries to Alistair Price on [email protected] |
Annual Oxfordshire Pub Lunch - 12 Oct This relaxed and informal annual lunch at one of the country's finest pub/restaurants has become an entrenched feature of our calendar. This is not just for those living in and around Oxford but for any OD and their wife/partner. |
“...South Africans, in their millions, have fought for this freedom, the freedom which we are crowning on this historic day. Hundreds of thousands died, were tortured and detained, jailed, banned, silenced and exiled in order to write this constitution. Today we celebrate the culmination of that struggle." ~Cyril Ramaphosa, Adoption of the Constitution, 8 May 1996. |
Follow Us and Find Out More Owing to so much OD related news, it is often challenging to report on the wide range of Bishops activities. For ease of use, we thus include links to the Bishops Website, the Principal’s letters, and also the UK OD letters.
For all our previous weekly updates, click HERE
Please enjoy spending some time reading these, as they are the best means of keeping up to date with Bishops. |
Recognise any familiar faces above? These ODs have recently joined our online platform, OD Connect. Join today and get in touch with your fellow classmates! |
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