Clubs & Societies
Our problem is that the Club is small and the loss of a couple of members has a disproportionate effect. We were pleased to welcome Stephen Bondfield (69-72) to the Club and he has shown a keenness to take part as he learns the necessary skills needed for target shooting. This year the scores did not go our way. We lost in our end of season shoot with the Old Albanians, the first time in three years. The tradition of our joint dinner with partners helped to take the sting away! We had a reasonable shoot in the Public Schools Veterans meeting at Bisley in July – it is a shame the College no longer shoots there – and finished around two thirds down the entry list. It is an impressive sight to see the Century Range at Bisley full to bursting with so many old boys clubs. Internally, our Club championship was well attended and Kit Sturges (52-59) was again crowned champion with a gun score of 89 with five ‘V’ bulls (out of a possible score of 100). The handicap medal was won by David Nicholson (59-67) with an adjusted score of 99.363, so it helps sometimes to shoot poorly all season and raise the game for the championship! We would welcome new members as target shooting can be a most rewarding sport in which to take part. We have Club equipment and offer training during a necessary probationary period. Throughout the year there are practice shoots to help improve your skills and Club competitions that are not too taxing.
A study in concentration: Peter Leggett (68-76) in the aim
Old Alleynian Squash Club
Secretary: Barry O’Connor (62-72) Email: barroconnor @ aol.com
The Club played no competitive fixtures in 2013 and interest in the sport has dwindled in recent years. I would, however, be very interested to hear from OAs (of any age) who would like to pursue competitive or social play under the Old Alleynian/Dulwich College banner.
Barry O’Connor (62-72) Secretary
Hollington Club & DCM Hollington Trust
David Nicholson (59-67) Hon Secretary
Chairman, Hollington Club: Chris Vernon (55-62) Chairman, DCM Hollington Trust: Jeremy Baker (53-60) Email: vernonrun @ aol.com / jeremyjohnbaker @ gmail.com Web: www.hollingtonyouthcentre.org.uk Report from the Club During the year Chris Vernon (55-62) was elected Chair in succession to Patrick Jones (52-61). The Club owes a considerable debt to Patrick for his hard work over several years and he will remain a member of the management committee. Miss S J Mackintosh (known as SJ) remains the Club Leader. Hollington Youth Centre has been serving Camberwell for 120 years. Based in the heart of Camberwell in the middle of an estate of over 1,000 flats, the Club is open five nights a week with the aim of helping young people develop in all areas of their lives through music, sports, group games and discussions. Summer 2013 was a busy one as young people attended the centre 422 times and attended several trips, including visits to Minas Bay and the Natural History Museum. Not only were these trips fun but they also increased their scientific knowledge and raised their social awareness. A youth choir has been developed and, while the boxing club is closed until a new leader is found and proper lighting installed, there has been box-exercise for juniors. Club membership rose from 148 to 243 during the year. There was an
Two sets of OAs – Old Alleynians and Old Albanians
At 500 yards, an almost perfect shot on the right but almost a miss on the left
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