As far as I know uniquely, for almost one month earlier this year we had two OCs aged 100. Then sadly Peter Wightman-Mountain (East, 1928-31) died, on 23 March, at the age of almost 100 years and nine months. Shortly afterwards, on 16 May, Trevor Stephenson (1 North, 1929-31) died aged 100 years and two […]
Bill Braid (East 1956) writes: The annual gathering of the ‘oldies’ was held at School. We numbered 70, some older than others, and as you would expect all the Houses were represented. The catering and wine was again excellent and we are so fortunate that the School team makes us so welcome. The hospitality is […]
Ted Jackson (2&3 South, 1990) completed his amazing goal of running seven marathons in seven days in seven continents in January. […]
Jolyon Palmer (North 2009) completed an outstanding season by clinching the GP2 title with a win in the first race at Sochi at the Russian Grand Prix weekend. The GP2 circuit is the feeder competition for Formula One and he is now expected to be in the frame for a race seat in F1. Palmer’s victory […]
Nineteen men of the West Country and three guests met up for lunch on 16 April at the Flintlock Inn near Honiton for the annual South West Lunch. We were delighted to be joined not only by the President of the OC Society, Dudley Couper, but also by the Headmaster designate, Martin Reader and the […]
The fourteenth Over 70s Reunion was held at the School on Sunday 27 April. It was well attended, with 82 people sitting down to lunch. The only variation from previous years was that the pre-lunch reception was held in the Speech Hall. Happily the numbers have grown over recent years and it was decided that the Reading […]
Prop Greg Bateman has moved from relegated London Welsh to Exeter Chiefs on a two-year deal. He played 27 matches for the Exiles last season including seven starts in the Aviva Premiership. “He’s a guy who was bang on form at the end of a tough season for London Welsh,” said Exeter boss Rob Baxter. […]
Over 90 Old Cranleighans attended and thoroughly enjoyed the Over 70s Reunion at the School on Sunday 28 April. Lunch followed coffee and then drinks in a packed Reading Room, and many stayed on for a tour of the School or tea or both. Many thanks to Brian Cole for a lot of invaluable coordinating. […]
Former racing commentator John Penney (2&3 South 1946) has died at the age of 86. Penney enjoyed a varied career. Assistant to trainer Neville Crump in 1948-49, he held a jumps licence himself from 1952-54 before going on to a journalistic and broadcasting career. He worked for several newspapers in his time, as well as […]