Rhubarb October 2022

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coaching business which we have owned ever since. I’ve failed retirement about five times and still work with a number of successful family businesses on succession and legacy planning issues (Using, “What else am I going to do during Covid?” as an excuse). I have so many fond memories of Teddies that have stayed with me all these years. Thank you for working so hard to keep all OSE “in the loop” and a warm greeting to those who may read this and recall any times we spent together – especially on stage in The Crucible ! anniversary of John Berger’s hugely influential television series Ways of Seeing which was first broadcast on BBC2 in January 1972.The series was a collection of 30-minute films which made waves in the way we interpret art and advertising, image and ideology. Berger adapted the series into a book of the same name, focusing on how women are portrayed in advertisements and oil paintings. His novel G won the 1972 Booker Prize. John died in 2017 at the age of 90, but continues to be remembered as one of the most influential writers of his generation whose works became particular popular among feminist theorists. JOHN BERGER (Cowell’s, 1940-1943) This year we saw the 50th

for John and Philip who had been at the same prep school.

Over four years for Malcolm and Iain and five for David, John, Philip and Hugh we became friends, ties that were probably strengthened by the innumerable walks up and down MiddleWay several times a day and by the unique private-house atmosphere that existed in Field House under Bim and Rene Barff. The friendships continued after 1957 and survived inevitable scattering for work over England and abroad. In 2004 John, as Head of House in 1956-7, rallied us for dinner in Oxford which was repeated in 2012. Sadly, John died in 2014 and Philip has succumbed to dementia, but the remaining four of us have contrived to get together almost every year since for lunch in the summer. This summer we met for lunch at the Trout, the 70th anniversary of our first meeting, when we reminisced (again!) and remembered our absent friends and the contribution that SES made to our friendships. Following on from the successful publication of David Cannon’s book Seve: His Life Through the Lens that was featured in Rhubarb 2021, we were delighted to hear that David had just received a Lifetime achievement' award in Photojournalism from the PGA of America.This is a great honour and he is only the second recipient of this award that recognises the vital role that photography has in chronicling the rich history of golf and celebrates individuals who have promoted and honoured the game. David has worked for Getty Images since 1998, when the media company purchased Allsport, where he began working in 1983 and was elevated to Director and part owner three years later. DAVID CANNON (Segar’s, 1969-1973)

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choice images have long served the game of golf as historical markers that allow the greatest stories to be shared in the visual form in perpetuity. His technical mastery and artistic proficiency are renowned, but it is his warm smile and enthusiasm for his craft that made him an institution in major championship golf circles.’ A high-level amateur golfer during his late teens and early 20s, David competed against the likes of Sir Nick Faldo and Sandy Lyle and, in 1974, was selected for the English youth squad training program. David has photographed every Ryder Cup from 1985 to 2018 (travel restrictions precluded him from attending the 2020/21 Ryder Cup last September at Whistling Straits), covering more than 700 events around the world, including 125 men’s Majors, 73 women’s Majors, 17 Ryder Cups, 17Walker Cups and 15 Solheim Cups. Claire is the founder of Heart-Light, a collective of artists, facilitators, creative arts therapists, makers of all kinds, supporting a range of charities through profit sharing, working in partnership with the Vaults and Garden Café in Oxford. She writes: Please get in touch.We're currently looking for people to help create a Heart-Light CD.We want to help create dignified incomes and happy fulfilled lives for all.We'd love to hear from anyone who'd like to be involved in any way.We'll soon be registered as a charity. CLAIRE ROSEMARY CECIL (Apsley, 1995-1997)

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DAVID BEVIR (Field House, 1952-1957)

The following was received from David:

Another Platinum Celebration

On 23 September 1952 Malcolm Axtell, David Bevir, John Cox, Philip Darley, Hugh Privett and IainWilkinson sat down as new boys at the Field House tables for tea in the Dining Hall. It was our first meeting, except

Welcome to Heart-Light, this is a space for everyone.

Jim Richerson, President of the PGA of America says, ‘David Cannon’s

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