fied accountant, Alex previously ran the Goodwood Estate and is a former CEO of House of Fraser. He started his career with Ernst & Young and has had senior man- agement and finance positions in music (Warner Music Interna- tional), publishing (EMAP plc) and travel (TUI). Annie Wilson (Nugent 2014–19) signed for Reading Hockey Club’s Ladies 1st team in July for the 2024–25 season. Annie was captain of hockey while at the College and later went to the University of Bath to study Sport Science. She said, ‘I’m really looking forward to getting started at Reading for the upcoming season. It’s an exciting oppor- tunity to join a club with such strong history and ambition, and to play with some class players.’ Head Coach Rob Foxall-Smith commented, ‘Annie has been making waves for some time and is renowned as a ferocious com- petitor and sharp finisher. I have no doubt that both her character and talent will complement our hard-working group, and I can’t wait to see her doing damage in Reading colours.’
V Alex Vanotti (Cullis) (Watt 1994–96) tells us: ‘It’s now three years since I hung up my BBC hat and started my own photogra- phy business and I’ve not looked back. I’ve really enjoyed the mix of school photos, headshots, weddings, branding and event photography, including the East- bournian Society Annual Dinner! Despite being London based, I’m always delighted to be booked for work in Eastbourne, after a couple of events for the EB Chamber of Commerce, and an OE’s Friston wedding in July. I love an excuse to escape the big smoke and combine my photo jobs visiting friends and family down here.’ Rebecca Verling (Nugent 1994– 96) is a physiotherapist in the NHS on the Isle of Wight. She is a general community physio and has become very interested in Parkinson’s over the last couple of years. She has set up an exercise and education course for newly diagnosed Parkinson’s patients and had a business case accepted by the trust and a Parkinson’s excellence grant for this. It is one afternoon a week for 10 weeks
Lorna White
Lorna White (Nugent 2000–02) raced in two triathlons in 2024 in which she placed first overall in the female category. At Eastbourne on 16 June, Lorna said: ‘there was no swim due to the surf conditions, so it was a Run-Bike-Run, which
didn’t really suit me. However, my bike was strong, having the seventh fastest bike split out of men and women (sprint distance). I finished in a time of 1:14:58, placing me tenth out of the whole field, first woman, 16 seconds ahead of second. I lost my wetsuit at this race – very sad. At Reigate [on 8 September] (where I raced alongside Joe Wicks!), it was the usual Swim-Bike-Run format. Great swim in the lake following by a bike which was rather wet and we had to cross a flooded road, followed by two laps of a course around the lake. I was the first woman home, eighth overall, in a time of 1:11:02.’ Lorna winning at Eastbourne
and includes a talk from Cure Parkinson’s. Rebecca says: ‘There are many other projects around Parkinson’s currently afoot and I continue to work closely with the local Parkinson’s UK branch. One of the projects that we are looking at currently is on creative arts with the potential of creating a variety show. Other current projects have been around creating a leaflet for those newly diagnosed and edu- cating local exercise professionals.’ Rebecca is a big fan of the Movers
and Shakers podcast about life with Parkinson’s, which is co-presented by Paul Mayhew-Archer (Reeves 1967–71). Kevin Vinke (Powell 1976–81) – see the entry for Hartmut Richter in this section. W Alex Williamson (Wargrave 1987–92) has been appointed the CEO of Scottish Rugby. A quali-
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Angus Wingfield
Angus Wingfield (School 1984–88), the director of international group venture experts Africa Wild Trails, helped organise a conserva- tion trip to South Africa in
April 2024 for six Lower Sixth pupils and one from the Upper Sixth. College teacher Pete Fellows (Powell 1993–98) said: ‘The trip started with a tour of the historical Anglo-Zulu War battlefields, providing a comprehensive understanding of the region’s rich history. The pupils engaged in giraffe conservation efforts by dedicating days to tracking, monitoring, and recording these animals in their natural habitat, immersing themselves in their environment, and contributing valuable data to ongoing research initiatives. They also explored the waterways and gained insight into the diverse ecosystems and wildlife that lived within them. They took part in guided day walks, honing their tracking skills and observing various animal species in their natural environment, while learning about their behaviours and habitats firsthand. The group attended informa - tive sessions led by conservation experts, delving into various conservation techniques such as bird ringing, snake and fish tag - ging, and other methods employed to study and protect wildlife. They engaged with local communities through visits to orphan- ages and schools, encouraging cultural exchange and camaraderie by participating in sports activities such as football and netball with the locals. They delivered essential supplies such as food, clothing, and educational materials to these communities, while also raising funds to support larger initiatives such as providing internet access and computers to schools.’ Angus, right, with the group on safari
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