Rhubarb October 2022

ST EDWARD’S

PhD thesis dedicated to Jonny. San Ittipakorn (Sing’s, 2015-2019) recounted his personal journey, supported considerably by Jonny, as a prelude to an extract from the ‘Road to Mandalay’ before former colleague Rob Fletcher told us about the close friendship that they enjoyed despite their political polarity.Thanks were given to Catering for their delivery of a sumptuous tea and to the Beyond Teddies team for co-ordinating the guest list. David expressed his heartfelt gratitude for the crucial contributions played by Mark Taylor and Ross Simmonds to the occasion.The session was suitably drawn to a close with ‘Auld Lang Syne’ (the Scottish version) sung acappella by Lorraine Turley as she did so often at Jonny’s Common Room Burns Nights.'

OSE EVENTS

In the more relaxed setting of the marquee with 'sparkling tea' we were welcomed by the 14thWarden, Alastair Chirnside, before being treated to some of the unexpurgated minutes of History department meetings by former colleagues Peter Rudge and Liz James (née Boast) and a personal tribute from OSE and History graduate, Dina Nagapetyants (Oakthorpe, 2010-2015). Simon Roche (SCR) contributed another reading (from ‘Adlestrop’ by Edward Thomas) and JohnWiggins read contributions from OSE Ben Hughes (Sing’s, 2001-2006) and Ru McGrath (Kendall, 2009-2014) as well as reciting the frontispiece of Jamie Marshall’s (Apsley, 2003-2008)

REGIONAL rhubarb – NORTH WEST 16TH OCTOBER 2021

REGIONAL rhubarb – SOUTH EAST 15TH OCTOBER 2021 17 OSE gathered for lunch at the Oak Barn Restaurant on 15th October 2021. Everyone enjoyed some excellent food and convivial company. Thanks go to Jeremy Voizey (Mac’s, 1955-1960) for helping to organize the occasion. David Smart attended to represent the School and updated the group on progress as we came through the challenges of lockdown. David spoke about the vision of the new 14thWarden, Alastair Chirnside. REGIONAL rhubarb – YORKSHIRE 15TH OCTOBER 2021 Rep: Howard Bales (Segar’s, 1968-1973) Four OSE gathered for early evening drinks at the Rutland Arms in Dronfield on Friday 15th October 2021. It was a warm occasion that allowed everyone to socialize and to catch up on regional events. Howard Bales kindly organized the event and there are plans to meet again in 2023.

Rep:Tim Day (Tilly’s, 1969-1974) The NorthWales and NorthWest regional lunch took place on Saturday 16th October at the Little Manor in Thelwall, near Warrington. It was a most convivial and entertaining occasion and we heard interesting anecdotes about car design from Nick McFerran (Field House, 1984-1989) and other fascinating snippets from people's lives as well as just having a good chat. David Smart briefly talked about the newWarden's priorities and other School news, which is always an important part of the regional lunches. The following attended the lunch:

Patrick Milroy (Field House, 1960-1965) and his wife, Clare, Nick McFerran (Field House, 1984-1989), David Smart (Field House, 1968-1972 and President of the OSE Society);Tim Day (Tilly’s, 1969-1974), NorthWest Regional Rep, with his wife, Rosie.

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