Sports round-up – July 2016
A round-up of Old Cranleighan sports news including an England hockey debut, an U19 England cricket debut and our first netball Blue […]
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Andrew Roberts’ TV and Radio Series on Napoleon
Andrew Roberts (East, 1976-1981) will be featuring over the coming weeks on TV and Radio with his series on Napoleon. These two series are being broadcast this Wednesday (10 June) on BBC2 at 9.30pm and then on the next two Wednesdays (17 and 24 June) at 9pm, and on Radio 4 every day of the week beginning […]
Trevor Stephenson dies
As far as I know uniquely, for almost one month earlier this year we had two OCs aged 100. Then sadly Peter Wightman-Mountain (East, 1928-31) died, on 23 March, at the age of almost 100 years and nine months. Shortly afterwards, on 16 May, Trevor Stephenson (1 North, 1929-31) died aged 100 years and two […]
Over 70s’ Reunion on Sunday 26 April 2015
Bill Braid (East 1956) writes: The annual gathering of the ‘oldies’ was held at School. We numbered 70, some older than others, and as you would expect all the Houses were represented. The catering and wine was again excellent and we are so fortunate that the School team makes us so welcome. The hospitality is […]
Ted Jackson completes his marathon challenge
Ted Jackson (2&3 South, 1990) completed his amazing goal of running seven marathons in seven days in seven continents in January. […]
Jolyon Palmer clinches the GP2 title
Jolyon Palmer (North 2009) completed an outstanding season by clinching the GP2 title with a win in the first race at Sochi at the Russian Grand Prix weekend. The GP2 circuit is the feeder competition for Formula One and he is now expected to be in the frame for a race seat in F1. Palmer’s victory […]
The South-West Lunch
Nineteen men of the West Country and three guests met up for lunch on 16 April at the Flintlock Inn near Honiton for the annual South West Lunch. We were delighted to be joined not only by the President of the OC Society, Dudley Couper, but also by the Headmaster designate, Martin Reader and the […]
Over 70s Reunion
The fourteenth Over 70s Reunion was held at the School on Sunday 27 April. It was well attended, with 82 people sitting down to lunch. The only variation from previous years was that the pre-lunch reception was held in the Speech Hall. Happily the numbers have grown over recent years and it was decided that the Reading […]
Greg Bateman moves to Exeter Chiefs
Prop Greg Bateman has moved from relegated London Welsh to Exeter Chiefs on a two-year deal. He played 27 matches for the Exiles last season including seven starts in the Aviva Premiership. “He’s a guy who was bang on form at the end of a tough season for London Welsh,” said Exeter boss Rob Baxter. […]
Excellent turnout for Over 70s reunion
Over 90 Old Cranleighans attended and thoroughly enjoyed the Over 70s Reunion at the School on Sunday 28 April. Lunch followed coffee and then drinks in a packed Reading Room, and many stayed on for a tour of the School or tea or both. Many thanks to Brian Cole for a lot of invaluable coordinating. […]