The Newsletter of Pembroke College Development Office February 1997 Issue III
Michaelmas Term The 1996 McCallum Lecture was delivered by Gary Hart who spoke on the subject of The American Election. The Lecture, held on 2 November, was attended by over 200 Fellows, old members, guests and current students. Lunch in Hall was followed by a reception in Broadgates Hall hosted by members of the JCR Committee. Those present included Lord Justice Mummery (59), Sir Leonard Peach (53), Sir Philip Otton, Foundation Fellow Frank Buckley, Sir George Sinclair (31), Charles MacKinnon (73), Gary Flather (58), and Ian Josephs Oa
Keith Lovel and Gary Hart Organ Recital Matthew Morely, Assistant Director of Music at St. Bride's Church, Fleet Street held an organ recital on 3 December in the College Chapel. Mr Morely has performed in many of Britain's cathedrals, and venues such as Carnegie Hall and the Smithsonian Institute in the USA. He has also worked with the opera singer Lesley Garrett, and this year joined the music staff of the Glyndebourne Festival. Medical Lunch A Medical Lunch was held to celebrate the 90th birthday of Percy O'Brien and the 30th year of Dr Savile Bradbury's association with the College. The lunch was attended by over 90 former students who travelled from all corners of the country to acknowledge the contributions of their former tutors. Law Dinner The Pembroke Law Dinner, hosted by the Master and Law Fellows, was held in the Library of the Reform Club on 22 October. Feedback from many of the 86 Lawyers who attended has indicated that there is considerable support for the Dinner becoming an annual event. 1996 Christmas Card The College would like to thank old members for their generous support in purchasing the 1996 Pembroke Christmas Card. Sales exceeded all expectations with almost 8,000 cards sold. There are plans to reproduce a further window from the Chapel, the Three Shepherds, for Christmas 1997.
Members of the McCallum ramify Bursarial and Conference News Work has commenced to restore the stained glass windows to the east of high table in Hall, and the stone work on the Tower. The refurbishment of student rooms continues, with plans to provide central heating and ensuite facilities in the Besse Building which, it is hoped, will also become a key asset in vacation conference business. A new en-suite double guest room is available on Staircase Five, overlooking Old Quad, for the use of old members. In 1997, Pembroke will accommodate delegates from America, Sweden, Japan and Russia in what is anticipated will be the busiest conference programme so far. News from the Junior Common Room Alison Hendren has been appointed JCR Development Liaison Officer - a new role which seeks to build upon the already successful partnership between the Development Office and the JCR. Jenny Carter-Manning has completed her term in office as President of the Oxford Union, and other members of the JCR have been active in University-wide activities including the Campaign for Free Education, OU Homeless Action, the European Affairs Society, the Guild Society, and Oxygen FM. The JCR would like to extend its sincere thanks to James Watters ('66) of Watson, Farley & Williams, who kindly responded to the appeal for help to update computer facilities. The JCR computer room is now greatly improved, though the pressure to maintain up-to-date facilities continues, and further assistance from old members would be greatly appreciated.
Pembroke Profile -
Dennis Andrews - Pembroke Silverman Dennis Andrews (pictured left) has worked for the College since 1988 and was appointed full-time Silverman in 1993. He replaced Michael Bond who had worked for the College since 1969. Before coming to Pembroke, Dennis spent ten years in the Royal Artillery, with postings in Germany and Northern Ireland, before returning to Oxfordshire where he spent twenty-two years in farming becoming a dairy herdmanager. The office of Silverman is one of great responsibility within the College. Dennis oversees a large collection of pieces, many of which have been presented by old members. In addition to the task of safeguarding the collection, his duties include the cleaning, maintenance and selection of pieces for display. Among his favourite pieces is an unusual serpent-handled claret jug, dating from 1856.
The inventory of silver goods owned by Pembroke extends to 574 A4-size pages and when put on display during the yearly Silver Assay, the College collection covers all thirteen of the long oak tables in Hall. Among the oldest pieces in the Collection is a set of Apostle spoons dating from 1600 and a splendid Cromwellian flagon. Silver which dates from the reign of George III is particularly well represented in the collection and the Boat Club, the JCR and the Teasel Club each have their own collections.
Special Rates for Pembrokians During 1997
Pembroke Chef - Derek Cox MBE
The Old Parsonage Hotel, Oxford Contact - 01865 276478
Forty years service to Pembroke College
Missing! Included in this edition of The Pembrokian is a list of 'missing' old members who matriculated between the years 1934 to 1995. We would be very grateful for your help in tracing those with whom we have lost contact. If you have news of anyone on the list, or can provide a current address, please contact us on or e-mail - charlotte.price@pmb.ox.ac.uk 01865 276478
- Pembroke Gaudy Dates Saturday 28 June 1997 - Up to and including 1949 Saturday 10 January 1998 - 1959 - 1963 incl Saturday 21 March 1998 - 1964 - 1967 incl
Saturday 27 June 1998 - 1950 - 1956 incl Saturday 9 January 1999 - 1968 - 1972 incl
- Sponsor Required For Three Peaks Challenge 29-30 June 1997 Pembroke College Mountaineering Club plans to take a group of 30 students and old members over the highest peaks in Britain in under 24 hours. The aim of the Challenge is to make walking and climbing expeditions accessible to all Pembroke students, fostering leadership skills, and providing encouragement and tuition for those who have had little opportunity to try such activities before.
We are seeking sponsorship of -
ÂŁ1,500 - to sponsor the whole event OR ÂŁ50 - to sponsor an individual
Includes minibus hire, fuel, food, first-aid kits, & 'Three Peaks Challenge' T shirts for all participants
The team will be lead by Tom Bauer (1995), a former instructor at Glencoe Outdoor Centre, who led a group over the Three Peaks in 1993. He will be assisted by three fellow members of the JCR, all of whom have mountaineering or expedition training.
We would be delighted to hear from any old members who would like to become involved in the Challenge, either as sponsors or as participants. For further information on the Challenge, contact the Development Office
Owen Darbishire Fellow in Management Studies Owen Darbishire has been appointed Fellow in Management Studies, succeeding Howard Gospel as the second Fellow to be elected to the position. Pembroke was the first Oxford College to appoint a Fellow in Management Studies. Owen also holds the position of Rhodes Lecturer in Management Studies (Organisational Behaviour and Industrial Relations) at the School of Management, Oxford. As an undergraduate, Owen read PPE at Balliol where he was awarded a Blue in boxing. On graduating, he became Economics Editor with Oxford Analytica Daily Brief Ltd. He went on to teach Economics at Repton School, before completing a Ph.D. at the School of Industrial and Labor Relations, Cornell University. His research interests include international industrial relations, management strategies and team-based employment systems.
- DATES FOR YOUR DIARY 1997 March 1st
Blackstone Lunch 3rd Groucho Club Reception for Pembroke Women 4th Pembroke Business Reception at Barclays Bank plc 18th Pembroke/Swan Hellenic Cruise departs
May 9th Golf Day at Studley Wood Golf Club 17th Visit to Wilton House 31st 'Eights Week' Garden Party
IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO RECEIVE FURTHER INFORMATION ON ANY EVENT LISTED IN THIS NEWSLEI-MR PLEASE CONTACT THE DEVELOPMENT OFFICE ON 01865 276478
Wilton House - Home of the 17th Earl of Pembroke Saturday, 17 May 1997 Situated in 21 acres of parkland, three miles to the west of Salisbury, Wilton House has been chosen as the location for Pembroke Family Day for 1997. We have negotiated special rates for Pembrokians and their families, with the option of admission only (bring your own picnic), or admission plus two-course buffet lunch with coffee in the renowned Palladian Restaurant. Wilton's Attractions Include Paintings by Rubens, Reynolds, and Van Dyck; Double Cube Room by Inigo Jones - as featured in the film Sense and Sensibility; Tudor Kitchen, Victorian Laundry; Extensive water and rose gardens; Adventure playground and special quizzes for the children.
Admission Adult -
(112.25 incl. lunch)
Child - ÂŁ3.50 aged 5-15 (18.25 incl. lunch)
- The Teal Project We are delighted to announce that The Teal Project, based in Littlemore, has assumed responsibility for Development Office mailings. The project is part of the Oxfordshire Mental Health NHS Trust and provides employment opportunities in a sheltered environment for up to 45 people with long-term mental healthcare needs. Services range from word-processing, mail shots and poster production to furniture renovation, re-cycling and garden produce. AOWIMNWARIek:
Pembroke College/Swan Hellenic Cruise 18 March - 1 April 1997
Pembroke v St Catherine's Golf Day Friday 9 May 1997
Final bookings are now being taken for the Promised Landscapes cruise aboard the MINERVA. The cruise combines leisurely days at sea with such highlights as Jerusalem during Easter week, the Pyramids, Baalbek and Petra.
A Golf Day has been arranged by Graham McCallum ('44) to be held at Studley Wood Golf Club in Oxfordshire. 18 Holes plus a two-course buffet lunch and afternoon tea. The approximate cost will be ÂŁ35 for the day. Swan Hellenic are offering Pembrokians a discount of 10% and will donate an equivalent 10% to the College Development Fund.
If you are interested in competing or wish to attend as a non-player, please complete the enclosed Events Order Form.