Framlingham College...
By John Maulden
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| Brian Aldiss (36-39) reaches 90 |
Last Updated: Saturday, 31 October 2015
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Brian Aldiss (36-39) was 90 in August 2015 and the Daily Telegraph magazine published on 31 October 2015 includes a 2 page article and pictures on him entiled "The world of Brian Aldiss, science-fiction writer".
You can read this as part of an updated biography on him here.
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| Overseas Bag – Spring/Autumn 2015 |
Last Updated: Tuesday, 20 October 2015
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Chris Essex (K69-75) writes: Firstly an apology. For the first time in 10 years I failed to publish on the website a Spring 2015 Overseas Bag and the newsletter only carried some news on the 150th anniversary events. This edition and the 2015 Yearbook therefore contain a bumper crop of articles from over 500 emails received/sent. I have published the full version of the Overseas Bags for Spring/Autumn 2015 in the People section.
The highlight of the last year has clearly been the number of overseas events that have been organised to mark 150th anniversary of the first boys entering the College in April 1865. A huge thank you to all the organisers who came forward to get these off the ground and to everyone who was able to attend. The website already contains full stories and pictures on each of these events so please read them there and summary will appear in the Yearbook so this Overseas Bag only makes occasional passing reference to these wonderful events..
I hope these events will continue to be held on an annual or bi annual basis going forward, some on a more local basis like in Australia and Germany. I will still be trying to encourage new events in the likes of Belgium, Cayman Islands, Ireland, Kenya/Uganda, Nigeria, France, Spain, Thailand, east coast USA. If you are interested in helping/attending then please get in touch. As in the case of a number of events held in 2015 I will try and attend if possible. Email Chris Essex
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| OFGS v The College |
Last Updated: Friday, 16 October 2015
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David Turnbull, OFGS Hon. Sec. writes: "A battle royal took place with the College in the annual fixture on Friday, 9th October!
On a lovely autumn afternoon, lunch was enjoyed at Aldeburgh Golf Club with Dougal Lyon, Head of Golf, Tom Huggins, Marketing Manager, Susan Wessels, Deputy Head and Simon Sinclair, Director of Sport at the College joining us. Tom and Dougal then played in the afternoon.
Twelve singles matches took place, with the OF's running out narrow victors 7-5. Click Read more for further details of who played and the scores.
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| OFs Running the Great Eastern Run Half Marathon |
Last Updated: Friday, 16 October 2015
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UPDATE Ben & Will would like to say a big thank you to all the OFs that have sponsored them. All together, they have raised £33,000 for the charity Hunts Community Cancer Network so far. Here is a photo of 'Team Kim', who all completed the Great Eastern Half Marathon on Sunday. Many OFs ran and supported on what was a fantastic day!
If any other OFs would still like to donate, see links below.
ORIGINAL ARTICLE: Ben (R96-06) and Will Hayes (R93-03) write : "We thought it might be of interest to the OF Society to let you know that a large group of OFs are running together in a half marathon called 'The Perkins Great Eastern Run' for charity on Sunday 11 October in Peterborough, Cambridgeshire. We would also like to ask if you could help us gain awareness amongst other OFs."
Their father died of prostate cancer in April 2015. Click Read more for further details if you would like to support them.
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| James Ruddock Broyd Surprise 80th |
Last Updated: Thursday, 15 October 2015
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The President and eight OFs were delighted to attend a “Surprise Garden Party” in honour of James 80th Birthday (G46-52). The whole event had been organised by Christine in secret and unbeknown to James 130 guests were due to arrive on the day.
Click here to see a write up by Christine and some wonder photos taken by Ian Marsh (S49-52).
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| Haileybury Hockey Sixes |
Last Updated: Saturday, 10 October 2015
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Once again Josh Cutting (G97-09) got together a small number of OFs to enter a hockey team in this competition. He reports as follows :"Great Day with good hockey in glorious weather. Only difficulty, which indirectly affected us was the last minute non-appearance of RGS Guildford which meant altering matches and Pools which delayed the Programme.
The standard was high and the semi finals were between St Edwards v Framlingham and Haileybury v Tonbridge. The final was won by St Edwards against Tonbridge. Unfortunately we had to get back and were unable to participate in the play off for 3/4th places. St Edwards had a really strong team including two University players and were hardly tested scoring a hatful of goals. The umpiring worked out well and all seemed to enjoy the day. Sadly Seaford had last minute difficulty in completing a side and withdrew in the last week."
The OF team consisted of James Ince (gk) (R02-08), Olly Cutting (G95-07), Tom Dunnett (R07-09), Josh Cutting (G97-09), Ben Gowing (R04-09) and Sean Collins (G99-09).
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| Postscript to ANZAC Anniversary Dinner |
Last Updated: Monday, 5 October 2015
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At the Commemorative Dinner in the Hunter Valley, Australia in April 2015, Mike Garnett (53-55) told us about a fascinating story that has an unusual Framlingham/ANZAC association. We thought we would share this with all OFs. The speech he gave and the presentation he and Chris Shaw (K51-56) made at the end of the dinner are included this article which also gives details of the life size statue Mike was responsible for organizing near his home town in Victoria, Australia.
The statue that was presented to the SOF President now resides in the Headmaster’s study and has become quite a talking point for prospective new parents!
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| Inaugural OF event in the Northants/Leicestershire area |
Last Updated: Saturday, 3 October 2015
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SOF President Chris Essex (K69-75) says “I’m delighted to invite you to the inaugural OF event in the Northants/Leicestershire area. Charles Micklewright (S67-77) and his wife have generously offered to host us at their wonderful home, Lilford Hall, just south of Oundle on 14 November 2015.
Please see the attached invite for full details and to ensure your presence at this event please get back to me as soon as possible as numbers are strictly limited."
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| Laura Wright sings at the opening of Rugby World Cup |
Last Updated: Tuesday, 22 September 2015
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Laura has sung in front of some amazing audiences, including the Queen on a number of occasions but she described her singing at the opening ceremony of the Rugby World Cup as the highlight of her career. You can read a report in the Telegraph by clicking here .
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| OF Golfers busy at Aldeburgh |
Last Updated: Monday, 21 September 2015
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David Turnbull, OFGS Hon. Sec. writes: “The day following the Autumn meeting at Aldeburgh there was the annual match against Aldeburgh Golf Club. It was keenly contested with our hosts Aldeburgh once again coming out on top. Clearly home advantage had told once more, but the match was much closer than the result suggests with three games being decided in home favour by a single hole.
Click here to read my report on the match again Aldeburgh."
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