Annual Dinner - Friday 18th November

Aldenham School - A Foundation for Success, Book Launch - Friday 11th November

Eros Run – Friday 8^th July

This year six OAs braved the rain to run the annual Eros Run from Piccadilly to Aldenham. The tradition was started in 1976 in honour of the statue's sculptor, Sir Alfred Gilbert OA (SH1865-72). The first OA home was Jason Kabel in a time of 1.50.23. Jason's sons, both in the prep school, were there to watch him cross the finishing line. Everyone enjoyed a traditional Aldenham breakfast –in some cases much more than the run - before going in to the office for the day.

Left to Right: Dominic Treasure (SHO82-86), Trevor Barton (K71-75), Alan Phillips (M77-82), Jason Kabel (SH86-88), Iain Shaw (SHO81-86). Julian Schlicht (M2009-10) also ran but unfortunately missed the photo.

John Dewes Cricket Match – Wednesday 6^th July 2011

Pictured left to right on the steps of the pavilion are Sajan Shah (2010), David Hayes (1968), Keith Bowran (1969), Peter Hull (1956), Andy Cotton (1981 & 1982), John Sainsbury (1947) and Matthew Lench (2011) standing in front. The former 1^st XI Cricket Captains returned to Aldenham on a rather blustery and showery afternoon to watch the 2011 John Dewes Match.

John Dewes XI 207 for 8
Aldenham 1st XI - 200 for 9 (J Gibbins 55, R Batra 43, G Uttley 33)
Result - Match Drawn

Richard Platt Society Lunch – Wednesday 6^th July 2011

Members of the Richard Platt Society joined the Headmaster in his House for their annual Lunch. Afterwards they toured the School before spending the afternoon watching the John Dewes Cricket Match. If you are interested in joining this group of OAs who have pledged to leave a legacy to the School please contact the Development Office development@aldenham.com.

Barford Regional Lunch – Wednesday 29^th June 2011

OAs enjoyed another in our enjoyable series of Regional Lunch. This time at the very good Granville at Barford, the venue suggested by Richard Thwaites (SHO44-49). 12 OAs attended, several accompanied by their wives.

OAs who attended were: Richard Avery (B58-61);Lawrie Brewer (SHO59-64);Graham Cornfield (P57-62);David Gibson (P47-50);Richard Grant (M46-50);Trevor Handcock (SHE79-84);Robert Handley (B52-57);Francis Henn (SHE34-39);Tom Morgan (P49-51);Michael Ost (M51-55);John Saxby (M52-55);Richard Thwaites (SHO44-49) Watch the website for details of the next lunch. Would you like the Development Office to arrange one in your area? Do you know a good venue? Get in touch with the Development Office and we will see if we can help. development@aldenham.com

June 2011

	Yet again the sun shone on OA Day. This year the focus was on Paull's House and OAs gathered in the lovely Paull's garden for coffee and a tour of the House. For many it was the first chance to look round since it was refurbished for ‘girls only'. Housemaster, Andy Dean, and his staff of House Tutors laid out a fantastic display of memorabilia in the Centenary Room.
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Following the traditional Chapel Service guests gathered for a Reception in School House Garden, where the Headmaster and Neil Sutherland OBE, President of the OA Society spoke and brought everyone up to date with School and OA news. Neil Sutherland took the opportunity to present a leaving gift of a digital radio to Molly Barton, who is leaving the OA Office this summer after 10 years. Molly has no future plans, but wants to have a bit more free time to spend with her family.

After a very enjoyable lunch in the Dining Hall OAs spent the afternoon looking round the School, some visiting the theatre for the first time, some revisiting Paull's House, and others just enjoying the grounds and the occasion.

New Zealand OA Lunch – Sunday 26^th June 2011

Left to Right: Jim Black (SHO50-55); Ian Blair (SHO56-56); Peter Dorman (M59-63); Graham Peacock (M57-60); David Sawden (M53-58); Peter Shaw (B52-56); Clive Snow (P55-58); Mike Tombleson (P57-62); James Tubbs (SHE70-74); Mark Calderwood (Gap Student 2009)

At the suggestion of Peter Shaw (B52-56), nine OAs plus former Gap Student, Mark Calderwood, met at The Bay View Wairakei Resort Restaurant, Taupo to celebrate OA Day. Ian Blair reports “We all had a great time and there was much laughter and merriment reminiscing about the old school days! Most of us had never even met before but we all had that common thread, Aldenham, which swept aside any possible barriers.”

Ypres – 6^th to 7^th May 2011

Following the Headmaster's recent flying visit to Shanghai, representing the school at two educational events, he stopped off in Hong Kong. Brian Apthorp (P51-56) generously hosted a reception at the Hong Kong Club attended by OAs and parents.

Shanghai Dinner – 18^th March 2011
During a recent visit to Shanghai for an Education Fair, the Headmaster and his wife, Dr Charlotte Fowler, spent a very enjoyable evening with Tim Standbrook (K1976-81) and his wife, Jia Lei, and Amy Yang (P2002-05).

Aldenham.net - 3rd March 2011
12 OAs were joined by Senior Master Nick Pulman, Bursar Andrew Fraser and Development Manager Molly Barton for Aldenham.net held at Tring Brewery. The evening started with a tour of the brewery and explanation of the brewing process, and was followed by a fish and chip supper and the opportunity to sample the various beers in unlimited quantities! There was time to do plenty of networking and everyone left having had a fruitful and enjoyable evening.

OAs who attended were Trevor Barton (K71-75); Jim Bignal (M59-64); Adam Bobroff (R97-02); Thalia Bornefeld (B00-02); Simon Church (P70-75); Tony Dron (P59-64); Tony Harvie (B70-75); Danny Ho (M71-76); Tony Laurenson (M71-75); David Sproule (M69-73); Robert Wildmore (M67-72) and Roger Wright (K70-74).