OLD DECANIAN SOCIETY I DEAN CLOSE SCHOOL
October 2015
The Spa Trophy (Golf vs Cheltenham College)
There was a fantastic turn out at the October Autumn Meeting at the Berkshire GC where we took on the Blue course to compete for the Hardy Trophy. Ryan Brignull came 3rd, last year’s winner James Ford was in 2nd and the winner was Jon Sidebottom with 37pts.
Golf Autumn Meeting
The Berkshire Golf Club, London The season was nicely topped off with a win against the Old Cheltonians to ensure that the Spa Trophy came back to Dean Close for the 8th consecutive year. We played at the end of October this year in a rescheduled fixture after the July match was called off due to heavy overnight rain. Again this was a very close affair 2.5 to 1.5.
In October we WON the Edward Harris Cup which we hosted at The Manor GC at Castle Combe. This is the third time in its his History (dates back to 1938) that we have got our name on the trophy (2006 & 2008). The team, consisting of Tim Lawrence, Robert Reed, Ian Bevan-Jones, James Ford, Cod Carroll, Julian Rowett, Jon Sidebottom and Alex Hume, were 10pts ahead of the Old Cheltonians and Old Bromgrovians who came tied second.
Organ Recital by James O’Donnel
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Dean Close hosted a very special organ recital featuring internationally recognised organist and conductor, James O’Donnell. The evening’s programme comprised of three chorale preludes by Bach and a selection of pieces by Messiaen, Wammes and Dupré. James, who is both Organist and Master of Choristers at Westminster Abbey, played the new Dean Close Chapel organ which was installed a year ago. A highly celebrated musician, James has given concerts all over the world, from the United States to Australia and New Zealand, throughout Europe and across Asia. Closer to home he has appeared in the BBC Proms and was also honoured with directing the music for the wedding of The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and the memorial service of Nelson Mandela.
Haileybury Sixes Hockey Tournament
For the second time the ODs were invited to play in the Haileybury Sixes Hockey Tournament. The squad just missed out in the plate final after some fantastic penalty flick saves by the St. Albans goal keeper.