SPORTS ROUND-UP

As the hockey and rugby seasons near their close both clubs are pushing hard for trophies. The OCRFC 1st XV have enjoyed another excellent cup run and face Bromley in the regional final of the RFU Senior Vase, which means thet are only two matches away from another Twickenham final. They also sit top of […]

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THE THERAPEUTIC VALUE OF MAKING MUSIC

Jonny Hennessey-Brown (2&3 South, 1988-1993) discusses battles with mental health and the therapeutic value of making music: “At Cranleigh I was lucky enough play in ‘Chapel Strings’ when Keith Abrams was the Director of Music. I had cello lessons from Caroline Dale who has the kind of diverse career that I admire, playing as principal […]

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NEW QCs

Congratulations to Dodie Khurshid (West, 1984-1989) and James Brocklebank (Loveday, 1989-1994) on becoming QCs on February 26. They have been appointed by the Queen to be one of “Her Majesty’s Counsel learned in the law.” As members wear silk gowns of a particular design, the award of Queen’s Counsel is known informally as taking silk, […]

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THE OC NETWORK WORKS FOR OLI

Oliver Boag (North, 2003-2008) is involved with the acquisition and development of a portfolio comprising 500 plus high-end micro-homes across the UK for rent and sale. “My property aspirations started at Cranleigh with advice from my school tutor. Later I was accepted to Oxford Brookes and there for three years I read a degree in […]

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KNOWLE NURSERY SCHOOL

Bryony Creed (West, 1999-2004) started at Cranleigh in 1999 as one of the first girls in the Fourth Form. After completing a Business and Management degree she worked in events in Surrey, London and Europe. In 2013 she took over the running of Knowle Nursery School which is where the children of many teachers from […]

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CHRIS VILE: CAMERAMAN

Chris (2 North, 1974-1979) tells us about his fascinating and varied work as a cameraman: “I continue to work as a cameraman shooting documentaries for most major broadcasters. The most recent was Art, Passion & Power : The Story of the Royal Collection presented by the brilliant Andrew Graham-Dixon – shown earlier this year on […]

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