OA News
Taran Matharu (04-09) was welcomed back in celebration of World Book Day, to lead some workshops with year 9 students and talk about the process of writing and publishing his bestselling fantasy novel, ‘The Novice’, the first in a thrilling series. Henry Nicholls (83-91), author and broadcaster, came to The College to speak about “How to Think like a Scientist”. Tom Pollock (92-02) was welcomed back as further celebration of World Book Day. Tom is the author of ‘The Skyscraper Throne’ trilogy. He led three workshops with various English classes and gave a stimulating talk on the theme of ‘Magic and Monsters in Modern London’. Tom offered his advice on how to become a writer, his tips on overcoming writer’s block and how to be inspired. Tom writes on the side of his full-time job, running operational risk for oil tankers. Robin Tudge (84-92) gave a talk at The College titled, ‘Beyond the Propaganda… North Korea Economic Development and Tourism’.
what he learned and founded ‘Daily Dose’. Daily Dose is a healthy lifestyle brand selling 100% Raw Cold Pressed Juice. Daily Dose now supplies a number of restaurants and cafes in Dulwich and beyond. All of the juices are pressed and bottled in Dulwich; for more information see www.ddose.co.uk. Nirav Karia (01-12), graduating from Nottingham University in 2015, founded ‘NutriGoal’ – an innovative start-up in the Food and Health/Fitness Industry. Currently based on Instagram, ( @ nutrigoal); Nirav is raising capital for pop-up cafés in London and LA. For enquires, e-mail nutrigoaluk @ gmail.com. Nirav will be in LA August through September 2016, if you live or work in the area, he invites you please to be in touch. Andrew Kojima (87-97) [Masterchef UK 2012 Finalist] hosted a pop up restaurant, ‘Koj’, in Cirencester over two weeks in August. He also ran a collaboration with friend Ben Fordham (above), who founded ‘Benito’s Hat’, to create a Japanese inspired burrito! For more about Andrew, see www.kojcooks.co.uk Anthony ‘Eddie’ Alleyne (08-12) returned to the UK as an overseas player for Walton-on-Thames CC in the Surrey Championship [Division 2] from May - September 2015. His 3 100s, 3 50s, 20+ catches and 20+ wickets guided them to 1st place in the league and promotion to division 1. Anthony then returned to Barbados, winning the local 3 day and 50 over cups with the University of West Indies (UWI) cricket team. After multiple impressive performances, Anthony was given Vice-Captaincy of the Combined Campuses and Colleges (CCC) First Class team. Anthony will be returning to Walton-on-Thames from April for the 2016 season. Nick Easter (91-96) was called up to the England Squad ahead of the 2015 Rugby World Cup match against Australia, replacing the injured Billy Vunipola. He put in a Man of the Match performance in England’s final game of the World Cup against Uruguay, scoring 3 tries. Nick currently plays for the Harlequins. Peter Whitmore Evans (76-85), Group Scout Leader 25th Camberwell (1st Dulwich College), District Explorer Scout Leader, Southwark District County Assessor for Hillwalking, was presented with a Sliver Acorn, a Scout Association ‘Honour’. Alec Fiddes (07-12) has scored 15 goals to date playing football for Yate Town, near Bristol where he is at University, studying. Alec is transferring to Chippenham Town, who are currently 2nd in the league above (Premier Division) and is hoping the club will achieve promotion at the end of the season. His season highlights include scoring 4 goals in a game against the league’s table leaders. Sports
Entrepreneurial
Philip Amodio (64-72) made contact with The College recently. He flew helicopters in the Army in Germany, Norway and Ireland for nine years, before flying in Ethiopia for aid and reconstruction purposes. In 1997 he set up his own company, ‘Amadeus Aviation’ and he now manages the helicopter for the owner of Leicester City FC.
Ben Fordham (88-97), founder of successful restaurant chain, Benito’s Hat, opened a pop-up branch in Selfridges in March 2015. There are now 7 sites; Covent Garden, Oxford Circus, Kings Cross, Goodge Street, Farringdon, Bromley and Selfridges. The Hollington Club reopened on February 20th 2016 after refurbishment of its centre and boxing gym. The 123-year-old club is part-funded by The Alleyn Club. It was originally set up in 1893 as a safe haven for fatherless boys, by former Dulwich Headmaster A. H. Gilkes. See www.hollingtonyouthcentre.org.uk for more details. George Hughes-Davies (07-12), graduating from Nottingham University in 2015, spent his summer travelling from New York to Los Angeles to learn more about healthy living. Upon returning to London he took
14
Made with FlippingBook flipbook maker