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Singer Alex Banks (91-92) won ‘Americast’s Got Talent’ after being chosen by the BBC to sing Frank Sinatra in a special episode of the Radio 4 podcast, Americast, in January 2021. the James Caird, telling the life and expeditions of Sir Ernest Shackleton. Dulwich College will be using to teach the Lower School and it is available for all to view on our website.
Dr George Okafo (81-83) was featured in the Society of Chemical
Dr Alastair Niven Awarded 2021 Benson Medal Dr Alastair Niven OBE LVO (54-63) was awarded the Benson Medal by The Royal Society of Literature for outstanding contribution to
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the Yazidi community in Kurdistan which is the focus of the current exhibition at The Courtauld Gallery. Kurdistan in the 1940’s runs until 30 May 2022 is housed in The Project Space.
reflected on his days at the College and spoke enthusiastically about the changing nature of cricket and of its role in wider society where it has evolved recently to try and ensure that everyone, regardless of background, has the same access to the game. Archives Webinars Our Archives Webinar series continues to draw in big audiences, with many members of the College community ‘Zooming’ in as we delve into the past.
The Father Screening at the May Fair Hotel On the evening of 1 October, nearly two hundred Alleynians, Old Alleynians, parents, staff and guests joined The Master, Dr Joe Spence, Director of Drama, Peter Jolly (72-80) and
Industry’s series on black scientists, talking about his journey from curious child, encouraged by family and mentors, to Global Director of Healthcare Data and Analytics with a leading pharmaceutical company. When asked what barriers may prevent young black people from pursuing science, he said “I do not see colour as a barrier nor a hindrance to pursuing a career in science. I think it is important to look for role models from the same background to help inspire you, to answer your questions and to encourage you.” EVENTS
Nicholas Galitzine Stars in Musical Remake of Cinderella Nicholas Galitzine (06-
13) stars in the new live-action musical remake of Cinderella which was released on Amazon Prime Video in early September. Nicholas plays a more
literature. Founded in 1916, the Benson Medal honours service to literature across a whole career. Alastair has written critical books and articles on many authors, including Chinua Achebe, Mulk Raj Anand, D. H. Lawrence, and Raja Rao. His autobiography was published in 2021. Jeremy Eccles Elected a Fellow of the Royal Society of New South Wales Jeremy Eccles (56-
Videographer Hal Howe (13-20) created a fantastic new short film, Shackleton and
“humanised” version of a fairy-tale prince alongside singer Camilla Cabello. This was his most sought-after role to date and Nicholas has spoken about how hard he needed to work for the studio to choose him over a big-name actor. As well as an upcoming role in Netflix’s adaptation of Purple Hearts, Nicholas is planning on releasing his own music. Paul Joyce Presents Photographic Retrospective The Hampshire Cultural Trust was home to A Life Behind the Lens , a photographic
Producer, David Parfitt at a special screening of The Father held at the former theatre, now cinema, beneath the May Fair Hotel in the West End of London. The film, co-written and directed by Florian Zeller, won Anthony Hopkins an Academy Award earlier this year for his outstanding portrayal of a man, sometimes mischievous, often defiant, who is unable to come to terms with the onset of dementia and its distressing side effects on him, his daughter and all who care for him. After the screening, Peter was joined by David Parfitt for a question-and-answer session that ranged widely across the whole production process, from the adaptation of the stage play for the screen to the financing of the project. David reflected on Hopkins’ extraordinary ability to move seamlessly in and out of character and on how, just forty-eight hours before filming commenced, the mustard colour on the walls of the set “just did not seem right”. The screening was a wonderful addition to the newly curated Cultural Programme on offer to the College community. Anthony Kersting: A man of many pictures and few words
Bidding Goodbye to the Class of 2020 and 2021 Our newest Old Alleynians joined us at Dulwich College on two consecutive nights for their Leavers Receptions, one of
In April, the spotlight was on Ernest Shackleton and his Old Alleynian network while in June the focus turned to some of our most well known authors as Patrick Humphries (63-69) discussed the work of AEWMason, PG Wodehouse, Raymond Chandler and Dennis Wheatley during which he drew on research carried out for his book, Dulwich College: Cradle of Writers. Finally, in November we learnt about Edward Alleyn’s journey to becoming the Founder of Dulwich College and explored the many facets of his character along the way. Networking Webinars Despite the pandemic, it has been business as usual when it comes to our various networking events. Healthcare Webinars In January, we welcomed a panel of OAs who all work in a health service facing unprecedented logistical, financial and technical challenges due to the pandemic. In May, we were joined by OAs and Dr Nikki Kanani MBE, Medical Director of Primary Care for NHS England, as we explored the theme of healthcare in a post-Covid world. Our latest webinar in November focused firmly on dentistry and maxillofacial surgery, with our chair Dr Sameer Mallick (94-01) introducing us to fellow OAs within these fields.
64) was elected a Fellow of the Royal Society of New South Wales after a career in journalism spanning over fifty
Attaché TimBelow (74-83) was honoured to present a
Commissioner’s Commendation Award to the leader of the Scouts and Guides of France
years, the last twenty-five of which he has spent specialising in commentary on the Indigenous arts and culture of Australia. He described it as “a tremendous honour” to be made a fellow of a body which traces its origins to the Philosophical Society of Australasia, established on 27 June 1821. Jeremy remains one of very few non-Indigenous journalists working in this field.
when HRH Princess Anne met with scouts in Paris during her visit. David Reynolds FBA (61-70) took over from Roger Knight OBE (57- 66) as President of Cambridge University Cricket Club.
which was long-awaited. It was great to see so many familiar faces back at the College and catch up with their post Dulwich experiences. Alleyn Club Dinner Returns The College was delighted to be able to host the 139th Alleyn Club Dinner on Friday
retrospective of the career of the internationally renowned artist Paul Joyce (50-59), between August and November of this year. Paul was born and raised in Hampshire before building a global reputation as a documentary filmmaker, writer, photographer and painter. The gallery brought together some of Paul’s most exceptional portraits in celebration of his life and work, and to mark his 80th birthday. The commentary that accompanied each image gave an insight into Paul’s illustrious career and the talent and persuasiveness that made his portraits of “the good, the bad and the beautiful” possible. PANDEMIC NEWS TomKirk Revolutionises Covid-19 Vaccination Process Through Vaximap Biomedical engineer Tom Kirk (07-12) played a pivotal role in the creation
In January, Saracens rugby star Josh Ibuanokpe (07-14) received the year’s first Vodafone Gain Line Award (GLA) for his chicken wing company’s continued partnership with Southwark Foodbank.
Lieutenant Graham Creedy (48-56) and his wife, Vanessa Agutter, celebrated their Diamond Wedding Anniversary towards the end of last year. They married at St John’s Church, Copthorne, Sussex on 9 December 1961. Professor Ewan Anderson (49-56) and his wife Sian Anderson (née Mallen) celebrated their Diamond Wedding Anniversary this year having married on 6 January 1962. For his last two terms in Oxford, Ewan and Sian lived in a caravan by The Trout Inn at Wolvercote, much to the surprise of the Principal of St Edmund Hall.
On 20 January 2022, we welcomed Tom Bilson, Head of Digital Media at The Courtauld Institute of Art, to discuss
12 November. The evening started with a drinks reception in the Lower Hall, where it was fantastic to see OAs greet old friends whom they had not seen in some time. Many took the opportunity to see the new Shackleton 100 exhibition in the Archive, celebrating the life of Sir Ernest Shackleton as we approached the centenary of his death. After everyone moved up to the Great Hall for the dinner itself, Nick Rundle received the chain that sealed his place as our new Alleyn Club President. Our after-dinner speaker, Dan Norcross, cricket broadcaster and journalist
The award was created to celebrate the proactivity and off-field achievements of Rugby Players Association members. Josh recently spoke to the College community as part of our Entrepreneurship series turn to page 65 to hear more about Josh’s business venture, Wing Ting.
the life and work of Anthony Kersting (30–34) , the most prolific and widely- travelled architectural photographer of his generation. Anthony took great pleasure in recording life at the College and combined his love of photography with his passion for travel when he joined the RAF in 1939. He is best known for his architectural images from the Middle East, but it is the life of
Artist Stephen Finer (61-66) had his artwork selected to appear on the facemasks being sold to raise money for the National Portrait Gallery.
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