Framlingham College...
By John Maulden
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| OFs living with the aftermath of Hurricane Ike |
Last Updated: Thursday, 18 September 2008
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 Update 24 September 2008 : I had a long conversation with Alfred this evening. He was without power for 8 days, but apart from that and some fences down they were fine. After a previous hurricane he had made shutters for every window and he got these up before the storm hit and left them there for about 48 hours. He’s thinking of getting the shutters painted by a local artist to create a bit of a talking point! He said that around 9000 guys from 31 US States and Canada were currently fixing power lines in and around Houston.
Update 20 September 2008 : Andy has established contact with Alfred Molson, who is OK but suffering a lack of electricity and fences. He is meeting up with Alfred very shortly. Andy has also written a detailed account of the past week or so, which is fascinating reading - click on Read More to read his account and see some pictures he has taken.
Chris Essex (K69-75) writes : As part of my role as editor of the Overseas Bag I try and keep in touch with OFs living around the world. When Hurricane Ike hit near Houston last week I contacted Andy Roberts (G73-79) and Alfred Molson (K38-43) to check they were OK. Unfortunately Alfred still appears to be suffering from a loss of power, but Andy has been in touch with an account that really brings home the devastation.
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| OFGS Autumn 2008 Meeting Report |
Last Updated: Tuesday, 16 September 2008
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 The OFGS Autumn Meeting was held at Aldeburgh GC on Friday 12th September. It was attended by 22 OF’s who battled bravely through the wettest morning’s golf many could remember at an OFGS meeting. After a hot shower and a well earned drink and lunch, and with the rain finally relenting, most of the bedraggled survivors played 9 holes foursomes in the afternoon before retiring to the bar for another well earned drink and prize giving. Special mention should be made of Roger Wharton, a new member this year to both the OFGS and Aldeburgh GC, who had the best score of day with 40 points, best scratch score and best combined total for the Spring and Autumn Meetings.
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| Yet Another Bumper Bisley |
Last Updated: Friday, 8 August 2008
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 FRAMNGHUM KOLIDGE MOQUE INGLISH TEST (GRAMMER):
1. WHAT is the collective noun for a group of OF shooters?
a) A ‘Fram’ b) An ‘Albert’ c) A ‘Pleb’ d) A ‘Matron’ e) A ‘Dingly’?
The answer, of course, is e) A “Dingly”.
The reason for this is that, not counting the odd decent-sized dining room, the largest collection of Old Framlinghamians seen anywhere was observed at the annual OF Rifle Club barbecue in Campsite 7 at Bisley – otherwise known as The Dingly Dell.
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| OF Gifts - Update |
Last Updated: Sunday, 3 August 2008
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 Update 3 August 2008 : As a result of this news item going out, I’m indebted to Commander John Simpson (K32-36) for sending me a list he put together a little while ago of all the College Prizes, the majority of which were donated by OFs, the SOF or parents of OFs. You can see the list by clicking here. Any additions gratefully received, in particular it would be good to compile a list in respect of Brandeston. You can e-mail me by clicking here: Email Chris Essex.
Original article : Quite a number of years ago a list of gifts from individual OFs and from the Society to the College and Brandeston, was published in the OF Magazine. Using that list and trawled through 1st and 2nd 60 year histories and Trustee and Masonic notes, we have put together what I hope is the definitive list of gifts made. I have included it in the Distinguished section of the website and you can view the list by clicking here.
You will see that the list presents a very impressive picture of the support that has been given over the years and continues to be. The Trustees have under their control a gross fund, The Framlingham College Improvements Trust, which is available if any member wishes to consider the College or Brandeston Hall as a recipient of any charitable donation or bequest.
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| OF Star Wins "BIG FOUR" Prize at Bisley |
Last Updated: Wednesday, 30 July 2008
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 James Mehta (OFRC Secretary) reports that Sandy Walker has won the much-coveted Prince of Wales Prize at Bisley.
Shooting Scribe, Steve McDowell, writes: "Rifle-wielding wunderkind Sandy Walker lifted one of the most coveted prizes in world shooting at Bisley’s Imperial Meeting last week, causing wild celebrations among the biggest-ever OF contingent.
At the tender age of just 20, 6ft 4in Sandy – who is nicknamed the ‘Gangling Metronome’ by his OF clubmates – has proved himself to be one of the UK’s best full-bore rifle shooters by winning the HRH Prince of Wales prize after a four-man tie shoot.
The "Prince of Wales" is one of the big four prizes at Bisley, which also numbers the Queen’s Prize and the St George’s.
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| Bill Goldfinch and The Colditz Cock - Update |
Last Updated: Thursday, 24 July 2008
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 Update – July 2008 : Bruce Micklewright (S48-51) has been back in touch to say that a ceremony was held on 19 July 2008, which would have been Bill's 92nd birthday. They 'rolled out' the amphibian 'Son of Colditz'. Approximately 100 people attended the ceremony and the event was filmed by Meridian TV. They have kindly put together a separate piece on this for our website - click here (After the web page comes up there is a 30 second advert before the article starts - sorry!).
Original article : In October 2007 we reported the death of Leslie James Edward "Bill" Goldfinch (26-32), who was a prisoner in Colditz Castle late in the War. We have recently acquired some fascinating video footage of Bill telling the story of The Colditz Cock, the glider he and fellow prisoners built to his design. To view the video, make sure you're logged into the website, and click on the Publications menu item, where you'll find the viewing link. If you're not yet a registered member and are a member of the Society, then please follow the instructions for New User in the login box - it only takes a few moments to register.
If you'd like to read more about Bill in the Distinguished OFs section, then click here to see a full description of Bill's life.
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| Support the HMS Beagle |
Last Updated: Thursday, 24 July 2008
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 Perry Crickmere (S 74-77) is the administrator for The HMS Beagle Trust based in Pembrokeshire.
He writes: We have the ambitious aim of building a replica HMS Beagle. This remarkable little ship is celebrated for her Darwin voyage also performed amassing feats in survey work and the genesis of meteorological observations (first use of a wind scale given by Beaufort to Fitzroy). She is one of the most important historical vessels in our naval history. Our replica Beagle will not be simply another square rigged sail training vessel. She will be a replica from the outside, but internally she will have full scientific research capabilities and will perform the sort of work that a modern Darwin would do today. We even have a direct link to the International Space Station through our collaboration with NASA. There is lots of information on our website www.thebeagleproject.com. Any of you naval, Darwin or science buffs out there have a look and send us a donation. If any of you are in control of marketing budgets and are looking for a high profile, international project to add your company name to we would love to hear from you. Remember that 2009 is both the bicentenary of Darwins' birth as well as the 150 year anniversary of the publication of On The Origin of Species. I can be contacted on office@thebeagleproject.com
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| 'The Framlingham Branch' |
Last Updated: Tuesday, 22 July 2008
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 John Saul (R 1949-1956) reports: OFs with memories of travelling to and from Framlingham by train may be interested to know that a history of 'The Framlingham Branch' by established railway author Peter Paye has just been published by Oakwood Press, cost £15.95.
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| New Moreau Leaving Scholars Bring Total to Six |
Last Updated: Saturday, 19 July 2008
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 Dateline 5th July:
There was fierce competition from 19 applicants for this year's awards, but Rebecca Peck and James Pearson sailed through as the ultimate winners. They received their first-year cheques for £800 from Sir Richard Dearlove (College Governor, Master of Pembroke College, Cambridge and ex-Head of MI6) on Speech Day, and were later introduced to their mentors after some much-needed refreshment in the marquee.
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| Golfers Struggle in Cyril Gray Tournaments |
Last Updated: Thursday, 10 July 2008
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 David Turnbull (OFGS Secretary) has reported the following results:
Cyril Gray Tournament at Worplesdon (three pairs, foursomes off scratch, each individual over 50 years of age): 26th - 28th June 2008
The team of Philip Arnold, Robin Anderton, Martin Lamb, Michael Spencer, Colin Stokes and Barry Lorkin lost in round one 2½-½ to Epsom. In the plate competition in the afternoon against Rossall we lost 2-1. Rossall went on to win the plate.
Senior Cyril Gray Tournament at Worplesdon (one pair, each individual over 65 years of age, with combined age of more than 140 years!): 28th June 2008
In the Senior Cyril Gray Tournament (stableford foursomes off scratch) Colin Stokes and Barry Lorkin were paired with Stonyhurst but did not get enough points to be a prizewinner.
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