WELCOME TO THE MAGAZINE FOR DULWICH COLLEGE ALUMNI
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Meet the Team
with the First XI securing third place in the Premier Division of the Arthurian League and a record points score in the process. We have not qualified for the finals of the Grafton Morrish Golf Tournament for over a decade. A run of disappointment the golfers were delighted to bring to an end this year by making the main draw at Hunstanton in October. It is clear that the Golfing Society’s policy of encouraging younger players is paying dividends; five of the six team members were under the age of 30. The Sailing Society had another very successful Boys Sail Training Week and it was a great honour that the fleet was joined for a few days by Ian Wyllie (90-97) who, despite a serious spinal injury, remains a most accomplished and successful sailor. The Islamic Society at Dulwich College has a long history of bringing together the Dulwich Muslim community and all those interested in Islam. This year, thanks to the hard work of Uzair Malida (10-17), we are pleased to announce the creation of the OA Muslim Network; starting strongly with 29 members already. The OA writing community continues to be both extremely prolific and highly diverse in its choice of subject material. Our ‘In Print’ section celebrates the work of perhaps our widest range of authors and titles ever. OAs are also achieving success in the highly competitive book market and it was with considerable pride over Christmas that I noted three of the authors in the Top 50 best seller list in WH Smith at Membury Services on the M4 were either OAs or members of the College Staff. We continue to spotlight the careers of OAs and during the year I was delighted to interview Tom Chivers (96-01), committed mudlarker and author of best selling book London Clay; scientist and entrepreneur Robert (Bobby) Holdbrook (03-10) and presenter, performer, broadcaster, DJ and creative director Zooey Gleaves (02-13) On 29 June the College will be open to all OAs for our summer Reunion. There will be food and music to help us celebrate as we catch up with old friends and reacquaint with present and past members of staff. This year, apart from reuniting decade and half decade year groups, we are inviting back former members of the Geography Department teaching staff. A warm welcome is guaranteed. Finally, I must thank those members of the Alumni and Development Office who have worked so hard to help put this edition of the OA Magazine together. In particular Isabelle Beckett, Joanne Whaley and graphic designer Lucy Baragwanath who have spent many hours writing, designing, editing and proof reading.
At a Special General Meeting held in the Spring of 2022, the Old Alleynian Association came into being, replacing the Alleyn Club, which, in its turn had replaced the Dulwich College School Association as Dulwich College’s alumni body.
Trevor Llewelyn Secretary of the OAA
In the summer the Association appointed
Matt Jarrett Director of Development
Nick Howe (74-80) as its first Chair. A Chartered Surveyor by profession, Nick
established his own business, Edgerley Simpson Howe LLP in the mid 1990’s, only recently retiring as Managing Partner and taking up a more consultancy role. A gifted rugby player, Nick played more than 300 games over 14 years for the OAFC. Golf has been a lifelong passion and Nick is proud to have Captained the OA Golfing Society in 2000. He played in the Halford Hewitt tournament for over 20 years and Captained the team from 2014 to 2018. Nick is also a member of The Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews and recently served on their Rules Committee and has had the honour of refereeing at several major competitions including The Open Golf Championships at Carnoustie in 2018, Royal Portrush in 2019 and Royal St George’s in 2021. I am sure all will join me in welcoming Nick to a role which will be crucial in helping to shape the future governance and strategic direction of the Association. Our cover image shows the smiling faces of the pupils of Bumakenya Primary School in Eastern Uganda. The school is supported by two young OAs, Sean Richardson (02-07) and Harry Bucknell (00-05) through their charity, The Uganda School Project. Dulwich College is proudly supporting the work of Sean and Harry by adopting TUSP as Lower School Charity of the Year. The State Funeral of Queen Elizabeth took place in September and the College and Old Alleynian Association were represented in both the preparations for the event and on the day itself. Hamza Huda (97-07) of the Royal Horse Guards and 1st Dragoons stood guard over the Queen’s coffin during the lying in state while Emily Rutter, a member of the teaching staff marched as part of the College’s CCF contingent. Both have written of their ‘once in a lifetime’ experiences including some fascinating behind the scenes accounts. As always our Clubs and Societies have been busy. The OAAFC goes from strength to strength with over 90 different OAs playing at some point throughout the year. There was even an inaugural 4th XI match: a thrilling 3-3 draw with their College counterparts. All three of our regular sides recorded their best ever league positions
Joanne Whaley Head of Engagement
Isabelle Beckett Alumni Relations and Events Officer
Laura Jones Philanthropy Manager
Sarah Fretwell Donor Engagement Manager
Taneisha Armstrong-Dalling Development Administrator
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