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| 100-up For SOF LinkedIn Group |
Last Updated: Wednesday, 19 May 2010
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 The SOF's LinkedIn Group now has 100 members, all taking advantage of the ability to leverage their common Framlinghamian heritage as part of their business network.
If you're interested in finding out more, please take a look at "Career Networking" on the main OF Website menu. The majority of registered User of the website are already pre-approved for membership of our private user-group, but if you find that you can't complete LinkedIn's registration process, just send an email to Admin
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| Sir Pat's Family To Give His Banner & Crest to College Chapel |
Last Updated: Wednesday, 12 May 2010
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 Until recently, Sir Patrick Howard-Dobson's banner and crest (part of the regalia of a Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath) have been installed, with those of some thirty others of the most senior Knights and Dames Grand Cross of the order, in the King Henry VII Lady-chapel of Westminster Abbey. Following his death, these items have been returned to the family.
As the photograph shows, the design of the banner (and of Sir Pat's coat of arms as a whole), strongly reflects Framlingham College, which he held in huge affection. "It was this", says Peter Howard-Dobson, "which inspired my brother, sister, and me to offer the banner and crest to the School, and in particular to the Chapel." - an offer which the Headmaster, Paul Taylor, was only too pleased to accept.
The gift will formally be made by Sir Pat's family as part of a whole-school Service of Dedication to be held in the Chapel at 10.30am on Saturday 19th June, which Old Framlinghamians, past staff, friends and colleagues will be most welcome to attend. The service will be followed by a reception to be held in Pauls Court. In order to help with catering arrangements, those wishing to attend are asked to phone or email Karen Alcock on 01728 727276 or E-mail Karen.
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| 2010 Hong Kong SOF Supper |
Last Updated: Wednesday, 12 May 2010
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Ian Howard (S57-62) reports : Herewith a picture of celebrants at the HK Rugby Sevens Supper held in the Windsor Room of the Hong Kong Club on 24 March, 2010.
After dinner, Chris Hall (G62-69) very generously plied us all with vintage Port until the conversation ended - well after midnight.
Left to right are: Stewart Birt (S56-61), Ed Marr (G85-92), John Birt (S59-63), Ian Howard (S57-62) (HM the Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh), Bob Holland (R57-65), Chris Hall (G62-69) and John Ting (G2002-09).
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| Fundraising Cricket Match |
Last Updated: Tuesday, 11 May 2010
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On Saturday 26th June 2010 at the College, the Headmaster is hosting a cricket match between an England Cricketers’ XI and a Headmaster’s XI. Amongst others the England side will feature Devon Malcolm, Gladstone Small, Neil Foster, Peter Such, Mark Ilott, Paul Nixon and Paul Jarvis.
The VIP marquee will open at 1.00pm with the 30 overs a side match starting at 1.30pm.
The match is being played to support the East Anglian Air Ambulance on their 10th Anniversary, and the Air Ambulance helicopter will be making an appearance at the Tea Interval, subject to operational commitments.
For more details on booking a table in the VIP Marquee please here
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| Young OF Golfers Shine in British University Golf Championship |
Last Updated: Sunday, 25 April 2010
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 Patrick Spraggs (G 04-09) and John Wybar (K 92-06) put up a terrific performance in the British Universities Golf Championship at Dundonald, near Troon, over the 14th to 17th April. Coming on top of the R&A Foundation Scholars' Tournament, which Patrick won and in which John came just a little further down the field, quickly followed by them both playing for the OFGS team in the Halford Hewitt competition, the two players have had plenty to challenge them over the last few weeks.
The field for the British University Golf Championship is restricted to the top 60 golfers at British Universities, following various qualifying tournaments played through the 2009/10 autumn/winter season.
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| Patrick Spraggs Wins R&A Foundation Scholars Tournament |
Last Updated: Tuesday, 13 April 2010
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 Patrick Spraggs (G 04-09) has won the 2010 R&A Foundation Scholars Tournament, after a final round of 70 on St Andrews’ Castle Course left him five clear of the field. Patrick, now 19 and studying at Stirling University, will take his place on the European Team to face the USA at the Palmer Cup, a student international match which, this year, will be held at Royal Portrush in Northern Ireland. |
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| The Diary of a Metronome |
Last Updated: Sunday, 14 February 2010
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Sandy Walker (R2000-2005), the OF Rifle Club’s most successful ever member, travelled to New Zealand as the youngest ever member of the Great Britain Rifle Team. At a mere 22 years of age he is now an international sportsman.
He is only the third OF to shoot at international level, following John Horton in 1972 and David Argent in 1994.
The wunderkind, known to his OFRC clubmates as the Gangling Metronome, gives us an exclusive view of what it is like to shoot at the highest possible level – click here to read his story.
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| General Sir Patrick Howard-Dobson GCB (R33-40) |
Last Updated: Sunday, 14 February 2010
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A Thanksgiving & Memorial Service to celebrate his life was held in the Chapel of the Royal Military Academy, Sandhurst, at 2pm on Thursday 4th February 2010. A full write up on those attending can be read here.
OFs present at the Memorial Service were : David Mason (President), Jim Blythe, Nigel Burnip, Charles Carter, Chris Essex, Gerald Garnett, Peter Howard-Dobson; Simon Howard Dobson, James Howard-Dobson; Alaistair Howard Dobson, Alex Howard-Dobson, Peter Liell, Barry Lorkin, Tim Mitchell, Richard Overend, Norman Porter, John Rankin, Brian Rosen, Simon Rosen, James Ruddock-Broyd (and Mrs Christine Ruddock-Broyd), Richard Sayer, John Stevens, Richard Vaughan Griffiths, Andrew Wright, plus Andrew Fane (Hon OF and Chairman of Governors), Bill Rimmer (Governor), Selwyn Prior (Former Governor), Bob Williams (Hon OF - formerly a master at Brandeston).
Click here to read the letter Norman Porter sent to his family on behalf of all Old Framlinghamians and click to read the full article in the "distinguished OFs" section, which now includes the obituaries from the Daily Telegraph, The Times and the EADT.
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| Mullie Borrett (Hon OF) celebrates 90th birthday |
Last Updated: Friday, 22 January 2010
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Norman Porter (Hon Gen Sec) is delighted to report that Mullie Borrett, Hon OF and widow of Norman (S31-36), celebrated her 90th birthday on January 20th. There is to be a celebration lunch on Sunday 24th January at Frinton Golf Club. A number of OFs have been invited. The Hon Gen Sec will be taking along a card conveying the congratulations of the President, Officers and members of the SOF.
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| James Miller - former Headmaster (1989-1994) |
Last Updated: Friday, 22 January 2010
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OFs will be sad to hear news of James Miller, former Headmaster (1989-1994) Gwen Randall’s predecessor, and Honorary OF. He had been suffering with back problems which led to his being admitted to hospital, in the spinal unit at Oswestry. He had surgery on his spine, but the outcome was such that he has been told that he will never walk again.
James had only recently retired from The Royal Grammar School, Newcastle and moved to their home: Orchard Cottage, Eardisland, Leominster, Herefordshire HR6 9BJ. The house will have to be adapted to cope with the new situation.
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