The Alleynian 702 2014

OLD ALLEYNIAN CLUBS & SOCIETIES There are numerous clubs and societies operated by Old Alleynians and suppor ted by the Alleyn Club. Many offer both competitive spor t and a range of social activities, and several welcome non-OAs and run activities for children. Details can be found online at www.dulwich.org.uk/OAs-Development

JOHN SCHOLAR (89–98) has been elected to a Junior Research Fellowship at Magdalen College, Oxford. His interests are in modernist poetry and the modernist novel, as well as literary theory and critical commentary. He is working to complete a DPhil, focusing on the novel in the late 19 th and early 20 th centuries. ALEX SINGLETON (93–98), a former Daily Telegraph journalist, has written The PR Masterclass: How to Develop a Public Relations Strategy that Works! (Wiley). Writer and architectural historian PROFESSOR GAVIN STAMP (59–67) published Anti-Ugly: Excursions in English Architecture and Design (Aurum Press) in the autumn of 2013, which draws together a selection of his regular columns for the architecture and fine ar t magazine, Apollo . DAVID STURZAKER (90–95), known as David Smith at the College, has recently starred in ITV’s two-par t war time drama, Murder on the Home Front , and Da Vinci’s Demons .

DOUGLAS TANG (09–11), Organ Scholar at King’s College, Cambridge, played the organ for the Service of Nine Lessons and Carols that was broadcast on BBC Radio Four and BBC Two on Christmas Eve. GROUP CAPTAIN KEITH TAYLOR (79–86) has been posted to the Falkland Islands as Chief of Staff British Forces South Atlantic Islands. Group Captain Taylor has previously served as Officer Commanding 617 Squadron (The Dambusters), leading the squadron on two operational tours in Afghanistan during his time in command. GROUP CAPTAIN E E VIELLE OBE (26–31) published his memoirs, Almost a Boffin (Dolman Scott), at the age of 100. He joined the RAF in 1932 and retired from the service 25 years later. During his career, he worked with some of the country’s leading scientists on top-secret projects.The book covers his memories of the Great War, time at Dulwich, career in the RAF and beyond. Having begun writing his

memoirs 50 years ago, it is only now that Group Captain Vielle has deemed it safe to publish them. BRIGADIER JOHNNY WALKER OBE DL (51–59), who served as President of the Alleyn Club in 2012-13, addressed Year 11 and Remove pupils at Middle School Prize Giving in September and distributed prizes to the boys for their achievements in the previous academic year. GRAHAMWARD CBE (63–70), a Governor of Dulwich College, was appointed as a non-executive director of the UK’s Civil Aviation Authority in September 2013. JAMES WISSON (96–06) won a rugby Blue for Oxford at Twickenham in December, coming off the bench in the 33–15 victory over Cambridge. James is currently studying for a DPhil at St Anne’s College. EDWARDWOUDHUYSEN (02–09) was a member of the University of Manchester team that reached the 2014 semi- finals of University Challenge.

MR GUY LAWRENSON

FORTHCOMING EVENTS

The following events are just some of many activities organised for the benefit of Old Alleynians. Details of all OA events can be found at oa.dulwich.org.uk/eventscalendar or obtained from the Alleyn Club & Development Office: +44 (0)20 8299 5335 or alleynclub@dulwich.org.uk Saturday 20th September 2014 : OA Reunion,

Friday 31st October 2014 : 132nd Alleyn Club Dinner, Dulwich College. Held in the Great Hall, it sold out in 2013, so be sure to secure your ticket soon. Friday 20th March 2015 :Ten Years On Reunion, Dulwich College. For those OAs who left the Sixth Form in 2005. Friday 8th May 2015 : 20 & 21 Years On Reunion, Dulwich College. For those year groups that left the College in 1994 and 1995. Thursday 4th June 2015 : Five Years On Reunion, Dulwich College. For the class of 2010.

Dulwich College.Terry Walsh, who joined the staff in September 1954, will be guest of honour at this year’s OA Reunion. OAs of all ages are invited to celebrate Terry’s remarkable contribution to the College.

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