WELCOME TO THE MAGAZINE FOR DULWICH COLLEGE ALUMNI
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You will have all recently received a copy of the inaugural Old Alleynian Annual Report for 2024 and have seen for yourself just how vibrant and active the global community of Old Alleynians has been over the last twelve months. Now this year’s OA Magazine gives me the opportunity to go behind the headlines; to look in detail at some of the initiatives undertaken by the Association, to tell
end of the 1960s, it is a delight to hear from Bill MacCormick (62-69) who recalls the early days of rock and roll at the College. Reflections too on the music industry from a much younger OA, Ben Kidson (04-13), an emerging artist and songwriter producing pop and indie music. Back In May it was a pleasure to join with Professor Ian Phillips (89-99) and guests in the newly named Evans Room, part of the College’s Old Library to rename the in honour of Gareth Evans (57-63). Here we profile Gareth’s all too short life and career; an academic of spectacular intellectual originality who in the 1970s and early 80s made a substantial contribution to the philosophy of language and the mind. We follow Freddie Maher (10-17) as he tackles the (in)famous Marathon Des Sables only two years after having collapsed during his first marathon and celebrate the work of walking cricket encyclopaedia, umpire and scorer Charles Fellows Smith (66-75) in a reprint of an article by that first appeared in the Cricketer magazine. It is now over five years since the Class of 2019 ‘graduated’ from the College. Their Covid affected university years are behind them and with life opening out in front of them their stories start to get really interesting. The purpose of the Old Alleynian Endowment Fund is to provide interest free loans to Old Alleynians embarking on a postgraduate course of study or other career-focussed qualification. This year they have been the beneficiary of a significant legacy from Charles Wales. Charles was at the College between 1889-93 and here we tell his fascinating story. This summer the annual reunion is moving to a Saturday, so please put 21 June in your diaries. The event will celebrate ‘All Things Dulwich’ with tours of the College to include the iconic Barry buildings as well as more modern additions including the newly opened library and IT extension to the Lower School. The College Union will be on show and there will be the opportunity to see current students work in the Art and Drama departments. The decade and half decade reunions will provide the opportunity to catch up with old friends and of course we shall be inviting back former members of staff. As always, my final paragraph is a big thank you to all in the Alumni and Development Office who have put in a huge effort to get this edition of the Magazine over the line. In particular Aimes Ward, Joanne Whaley, and graphic designer Lucy Baragwanath.
the stories of some remarkable OAs and to look in more detail at the activities of our clubs and societies. Mid-way through the year the Association launched its Alumni Awards programme, intended to recognise alumni who have made an outstanding contribution to society through their voluntary service, academic achievements or professional success, or whose behaviour and values inspire others. Raffy Marshall (10-15), Professor Baskaran Thilaganathan (77-82) and His Excellency Mr Anand Panyarachun (48-52) were worthy winners and have certainly set a high bar for future years; their pictures now adorn the walls of the College’s reception. Nominations for the 2025 award process will open at the beginning of May. Our clubs and societies continue to flourish with all offering a wide range of sporting and social activities for their members, ranging from formal dinners to summer BBQs (a great innovation by the Lodge). Some other highlights of the year include our soccer players who probably had the most successful season in their (relatively short) history with all three teams achieving top three positions in their respective Arthurian leagues. Over 50 members of the OA Muslim Community joined with OAs and members of the College staff to celebrate Iftar in mid-March. The Golfing Society is looking forward to its Centenary this year and the Sailing Society hosted another wonderful Boys Sail Training Week on and around the Solent in the summer. After the success of the pre-Christmas wine tasting evening at the College there are plans afoot to expand the as yet informal, gathering of wine aficionados into an OA Wine Society – watch this space. The Association’s support of TUSP (The Uganda School Project) as its charity of the year came to a most gratifying conclusion in December as OAs came together through the Big Give’s Christmas Challenge to help raise over £15,000 for the charity. While our formal support of TUSP has ended, we very much hope to continue working with founder Sean Richardson (02-07) to support the amazing work he c ontinues to do. After the continuing success of the Thrill of It All: Music and Revolution at Dulwich College (1968 – 1978), which reflects many of the social, political and cultural changes taking place across Britain at the
MEET THE TEAM
Standing left to right Trevor Llewelyn, Secretary of the OAA - Aimes Ward Alumni Relations and Events Officer Laura Jones , Philanthropy Manager - Kathi Palitz, Head of Philanthropy - Matt Jarrett Director of Development
Sitting left to right Joanne Whaley, Head of Engagement - Rebecca Runge, Donor Engagement Officer, Clare Durgan , Development Officer (Database) Not present - Taneisha Armstrong-Dalling Development Operations Officer
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