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20 November | Join the OD Business Directory
Dear Jeremy
What a disruptive year; Christmas lights will be going up in the next few weeks but the December holiday will not be what we are used to.
The service industry will undoubtedly take a hit during this traditionally festive period. We urge you then, to utilise the various functionalities we have recently added to OD Connect. Sign up to our Business Directory, collaborate via the OD Union LinkedIn Professional Forum group or utilise our club functions to form support structures amongst OD friends.
John Albertyn (1989S) has been lending his hand to fellow ODs in the Willowmore region by organising truckloads of feed to be transported to struggling farmers. Geoff Brownell (1969G) and the family have donated some of their beautiful Browns' Gold Olive Oil to the VUSA Academy with 100% of proceeds supporting the VUSA Rugby and Learning Academy in Langa. Ryan Julius (2013K) chats to us about his dream move to the Dutch Hockey league and Nick Fenton-Wells (2004F) gets stuck in about his new role at the Bristol Bears.
November is remembrance month for those who gave their lives in all conflict since WWI ended in 1918. Last week we showcased many different articles dedicated to those fallen ODs as well as how the school honoured them. In issue 6 of The Old Diocesan, Dr Paul Murray honours those who fell and the Bishops record in the navy during World War II.
Kind regards, Jeremy Ryall (2014F) ODU Office |
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OD Stories Around The World |
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The Old Diocesan |
We’re currently in issue 6 of the Old Diocesan Magazine. All issues can be found here. |
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This December marks the 80th anniversary of the sinking of the HMS Regulus with the loss of all on board. To honour the occasion and the Bishops record in the navy during World War II, Paul Murray looks back on the stories of four ODs. Two, including the commander of the Regulus, were lost at sea; two came home. Read more in Issue 6 of The Old Diocesan below. |
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Covid-19 brought a halt to life as we all know it. Many businesses were forced to let go of staff, relocate or simply close down. This is still the reality we face today however there is comfort in knowing many are willing to lend a helping hand. From Langa to London, a time of crisis has brought out the best in many ODs around the world. Read more in Issue 6 of The Old Diocesan below. |
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NEW: OD Business Directory |
We have recently added the OD Business Directory to OD Connect. We encourage you register your business and engage with many different ODs from around the world. Below is a short video on how the whole process works. We recommend you browse through the many businesses already online, below. |
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OD Clubs and Interest Groups |
The OD Food and Wine club had their first unofficial event on 8 November at Silvermist Wines in Constantia. Greg Louw (2000S) who runs the farm said it was a great success with Blake Gowar (2005F) providing some images, which can be viewed by clicking here. |
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Upcoming club events |
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Milestone Birthdays |
We would like to congratulate the following who will be celebrating their 80th birthday during the month of November; Michael Savage (1958W) on the 4th, Alexander McDonald (1958G) on the 19th and Jeremy Heesom (1958W) on the 20th. |
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School News |
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Passing of Friends |
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Professor Lionel Henry Opie (1949O) | 1933 – 2020 |
Professor Lionel Opie passed away in Cape Town, on 20 February, 2020, he was 86 years old. Lionel was at the forefront of global cardiovascular research and development. Our thoughts are with Lionel’s wife Carol and two daughters Jessica and Amelia. |
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Philip Cameron Taylor (1954W) | 1936 - 2020 |
Philip Cameron Taylor died on 29 September, 2020 in Hermanus. He is survived by his wife Sue and his children. to whom we extend our condolences. |
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Ian Nicholson (1945G) | 1928 - 2020 |
Ian Nicholson passed away on 24 March, 2020. He left behind his wife Ingrid and daughters and all of their grandchildren that lovingly called Ian their Gaga. |
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John Bettison (1944F) | 1928 - 2020 |
John passed away on Wednesday 11 November in Cape Town. Our thoughts and prayers are with John's family during this time. |
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