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Events - Ose Regional Luncheons
undergraduates, clearly benefitting from a
solid grounding (at Teddies) in a balance
of academic and exercise that has seen
them somehow survive the rigours of
university life. Ed Lea (H, 2006-2011) was
kind enough to take time out between his
interview for Sandhurst and completion of
a dissertation proposal to show us around
the impressive library and the heart of the
University buildings.
Visiting, as we did, in the last week
of the University term and with major
deadlines the following day, it was difficult
for all OSE to meet us in the evening but
we were delighted that 13 turned out
for a meal and a drink (or two). Another,
unable to join us, was Hamish Atkinson
(C, 2006-2011) who was required for
training by the University Rugby Club; the
following day they beat Swansea University
in the semi-final of the cup.
Mr Rowley’s excitement at the contents
of the Durham Cathedral only just
surpassed the visit to ‘both’ of Newcastle’s
Cathedrals whose architecture and organs
provided much to admire.
We were very grateful for the time
taken by Ella Phillips (K, 2008-2013), and
Mikey Dicks (H, 2008-2013) in showing
us around the Cathedral and later, in an
unscheduled visit, by Pollyanna Mainds
(M, 2007-2012), around the Castle.
JohnWiggins
The Durham contingent of OSE were
delighted to welcome Mr Rowley and
Mr Wiggins up to the North for a reunion.
Despite the pouring rain, Mr Rowley and
Mr Wiggins were very keen to see the
sights of Durham, and so we took them
on a whistle-stop tour of the Castle and
the Cathedral (where Mr Rowley got very
excited upon seeing the impressive organ).
This was followed by a fabulous lunch in
Zizzi’s with a large group of old Teddies
boys and girls. It was great to pass on our
shared experiences of the University, and
to hear all the news from Teddies. Thanks
to Teddies for generously giving us a break
from college food!
Ella Phillips (K, 2008-2013)
Edinburgh Lunch 2014
This was held in the Pollock Halls, a
residence for Edinburgh University
students, which proved to be an ideal
venue. The food, wine and service were
excellent. 11 OSE attended, with years
of entry ranging from 1944 to 1991.
Also present were John Wiggins (Hon
OSE Secretary), Cameron Cochrane
(Former MCR) and the Warden. I had
never been able to attend previous
Edinburgh reunions, and this was a rare
opportunity to catch up with news about
the School and its impressive expansion
since my time (1950 to 1954). John gave
us chapter and verse on Teddies recent
sporting successes, including last year’s
superb Henley performance – the second
fastest time ever for the Princess Elizabeth
Cup in the final. The Warden painted
a wide-ranging picture of the School’s
academic and artistic achievements, and
his ambitions for the future.
Martin Johnson (D, 1950-1954)
Newcastle and Durham University
Visits 2014
Prior to the short train journey to Durham
which provided a stunning view on arrival
at the station and a meeting with some
of Teddies’ finest, Ian Rowley and I had
the pleasure of visiting a healthy number
of equally fine, OSE undergraduates at
Newcastle University. It is also true to
say that we met a number of healthy
Clockwise from left: John Wiggins, Cameron
MacRitchie (H, 2006-2011), Hannah Reed, (K,
2007-2012), Mr Ian Rowley, Mikey Dicks (H,
2008-2013), Isabella Ogston (J, 2007-2012),
Ollie Smith (C, 2007-2012), Freddie Kerr-Dineen
(C, 2007-2012), Lily Hinton (M, 2008-2013), Ella
Phillips (K, 2008-2013), Sam Macdonald-Smith
(H, 2008-2013).
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