Congratulations to Rich Hume (2 North, 2000) and university friend Tom Barnes, on completing their trans-Atlantic row. Their boat, Red Arrow, crossed the finishing line in Antigua at 22.17GMT on March 17, with a crossing time of 72 days, 8 hours and 43 minutes and to escort them over the finish line was ex ocean rower […]
Around 50 Old Cranleighans and a few current Cranleighans attended the annual-when-the-committee-remembers dinner at The Alma in Wandsworth. For the first time three awards were made – Batsman of the Year, Bowler of the Year and Player of the Year. There was also an auction to raise money for the Friends of Tim Evans Trust […]
Fifty-five days at sea and Red Arrow, the boat containing Rich Hume (2 North, 2000), has gone 2012 miles and has 554 to go before reaching the finishing line in Antigua. Heart of the Warrior, which is co-rowed by Sam Langmead (2 North 2002) still has 1130 miles to go. In his latest blog, Rich writes: “I […]
Jonathan Anayi (1 North, 1995) writes: Over 60 OCs working in the City of London gathered for an evening of drinks and a mini-seminar at Schroders’ office in Gresham Street. Alan Brown (East, 1970), who is Group Chief Investment Officer at Schroders, gave an insightful and compelling articulation of the challenges facing the asset management […]
Alexander Tilleray (Cubitt 1995-2000) from Esher, Surrey has been crowned RYA Yachtmaster of the Year 2009 and was presented with his award by HRH The Princess Royal at the London International Boat Show. Alex, 27, was selected for the top award despite fierce competition from almost 2,800 Yachtmaster candidates worldwide who qualified last year. Alex took his Yachtmaster […]
The Memorial Service for Vivian Cox will be at 11.15 am on Saturday October 2, 2010, in the School Chapel (which by then will have its new organ and much of its new restoration complete). There will be a reception and buffet lunch in the Emms Centre after the Service, and that will be followed by the […]
Alexi Dimitriou (1 North, 1996), the organiser, writes: On 1 February the OC Lawyers’ Society held its second gathering at Ashurst LLP in London. Over 25 OC lawyers attended, which made for a very pleasant evening where old friends met up and new friendships were made. David Westcott QC (2 North, 1975) gave a particularly […]
I was Rob’s House Tutor at Cranleigh, and have been in touch with him periodically since. I was of course thrilled when he became Kenya’s High Commissioner, and even more so when he offered to visit my favourite school, Ronda Primary, in Nakuru yesterday, 29 January. Our EnKI man in Nakuru, Joseph Halake, wrote: Mr. […]
Updates on the two OCs currently rowing across the Atlantic … the positions of all boats can be found here. Rich Hume (2 North, 2000) reported earlier today:- “Yesterday afternoon/evening was definitely the worst/toughest conditions we’ve faced. Monster waves (some must be at least >30ft) smashing into Red Arrow soaking everything on deck, strong winds […]
For the second year running the OC Society Annual Dinner will be hosted by a member of the Old Cranleighan Hockey Club. Following on from David Knapp, the 2010 chairman will be Melanie Williamson, the founder of the OCHC Ladies section and its first full-time captain. Mel, who is now a governor of Cranleigh School, […]