Muthaiga Country Club Magazine September - November 2021

September – November 2021

The M u tha i g a Country Club M agazi n e

Th e M uth aig a C oun tr y C l ub M ag az in e

Front Cover Photo Winners of the annual Fireball Dinghy Sailing Championships Chris Childs & Al Bush in action in Kilifi Creek. (see more on Pages 14 & 15)

September – November 2021

C ont e n ts page 1

Letter from the Chairman

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Letter from the Secretary

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Membership Matters

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Balloting Report & Finance Report

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Wines & Messing

page 6

Events

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Tipsy Tea Party

page 9

A Day @ the Races

page 10

Forthcoming Events

page 11

Members’ Achievements

page 12

Muthaiga Sports Round-Up

page 14

Fireball Dinghy Sailing Championships

page 16

Members’ Honours

page 19

Heritage Club

page 20

Opera & Ballet

page 21

Library Book Reviews

page 22

Bird Quiz

page 23 Obituaries The Muthaiga Country Club Magazine is published by MCC for Members

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Editor: Yoyo Volak Magazine Production: Matthew Rudd, Mercy Wanyeri, Diana Waithaka, Eunice Mulwa, Yvonne Magambo, Erastus Kamau Contributors: Tom Lawrence, Rhodia Mann, Edita Camm, Julia Lawrence, Peter Usher, Steve Mills.

Design & Layout by Shelleys the Printers.

Printed by Graphite Lounge.

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From the Chairman Members, Tempus fugit.

We are not out of the woods with Covid-19, so, my usual mantra applies: be respectful and vigilant towards the blasted virus, continue to comply with protocols and remember vaccines are available, if you wish to be jabbed. We urge you to do that if you haven’t already.

The Club continues to be very busy and I remain in awe of your collective exemplary support and the staff’s exemplary service.

Did you know that we have a fully organic vegetable garden, lovingly tended by head gardener Kevin Mburu. Go and have a peek, it is situated behind cottages Numbers 3 & 4.

I hope you are also enjoying the Gin Bar with over 40 different gins on offer. Just remember, to misquote Winston Churchill on the impact of gin in society….‘the gin and tonic has saved more Kenyans’ lives and minds than all the doctors in the Republic.’

Events continue to abound, whether that be art exhibitions, musical recitals, improvisational performances or talks.

Look out for a summary of this and for all the forthcoming events in this edition.

Tom Lawrence, Chairman of the Club’s Heritage Committee, also tells about the upcoming launch of the heritage programme. I am looking forward to it very much.

On a very sad note, we lost our beloved former Club Chairman, Main Committee Member and Officer for thirty-eight years, Mr C Patrick V Walker in July. We thank Patrick for his many decades of service and extraordinary contribution to the Club. We pass on our condolences to his family and, there is no doubt, the Club is diminished by his loss. We will publish an obituary in a subsequent edition of this publication.

At this point Patrick would have urged you all to continue to support and derive enormous enjoyment from your Club, and I now do the same.

My best wishes to you and your families.

Philip Coulson, Chairman, Muthaiga Country Club

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From the Secretary Dear Members, Firstly, I hope you and your loved ones are all safe and sound.

I am writing to you today full of gratitude and with sincere appreciation because, exactly two years ago, I was given the opportunity and immense honour to become the Club Secretary of the finest Private Member Club in Africa, a historic institution of the highest order with the most exquisite community of Members one could wish for. In light of this anniversary, I would like to thank the Chairman, the Main Committee, all sub-committees and of course all Members for your belief, trust and support over the past 24 months. It’s been an incredible journey through unprecedented times and I can’t thank you and my wonderful MCC team enough for keeping the faith in light of the Covid-19 pandemic which had a severe impact on the Old Lady of Muthaiga Road. Whereas the pre-Covid unwritten rule was that “the Club never closes”, we had to take a lot of rather unpopular measures including closing down the Club for the first time in its 107-year history for four months and again a year later for a month, but as Winston Churchill said while working on forming the United Nations after WWII, “never let a good crisis go to waste”. And it was indeed a great opportunity to see what truly makes our Club unique - it is not the lush gardens nor the beautiful buildings and facilities, the glitzy events or the signature food and drinks - it is our Membership and our Team Members. Our MCC community.

A community of individuals that is second to none. I’d like to mention every single one of my team and you for being great Members in times of crisis, but I only have one page, so allow me to highlight the following.

Thank you Ann Sutcliffe and your Library Committee Philippa Turner, Julia Lawrence and Dickson Kamae for continuously improving our library selection with such a diversified, internationally acclaimed and well chosen range of books. Thank you Sheila Barker for keeping the esprit de corps with your wonderful corps de ballet. Thanks to the Balloting Committee with Chairman Kush Bhardwaj, Christina Andersen, Jeremy Ashworth, Paul Chemng’orem, Alan Gachukia, Lisa Karanja, Kevin Mutiso and Gordon Weston who have doubled their voluntary efforts to reduce the huge backlog on new Member applications. Thank you House, Wines & Messing Committee with Chairman Andrew Elwes, Vice-Chair Wangari Murugu, Juliet Agg-Manning, Jeroen 2

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de Clercq, Yvonne Gitobu, Tom Njeru and Lindsey RoundTurner, who have passionately worked with our MCC team to take our culinary offering to a new level.

We are equally thankful to our newly formed Sports Committee with Christina Andersen, Gerry Cunningham, John Goodwin, Aida Nesbitt, Kunal and Ekta Bid, Fabian Collis and Stefan Andersen for their passionate work on improving our sports offerings and building the MCC Sports Community.

Last but not least a huge thank you to the new Young Members Committee with Chairman Wangeci Kibuga, Alison Kariuki, Katarina Karanja, Macharia, Darshan customer-friendly placeNathaniel in Kenya.

We want Muthaiga Co Haria, from Nadia home” Machariaso, andtrusting Priscilla King’ang’i for innovating away our Members must becom on new events and making the Club a desirable destination for the and beautiful.

On theyoung, Eventcool front, we had record-breaking sell-out eve

Stones, “The Hootenanny,” with their biggest show ever Because of all that passion, dedication co-creation to the best-attended talk ever byand iconic anthropologist D notwithstanding the pandemic far from being over I am launched exciting new events and partnerships such as convinced that the Club’s future bright. Hand in hand the fines trendiest pop-up bar on theiscontinent featuring withnew our dedicated committees, the entire MCC team isFishbowls@ the Last-Thursday-of-the-Month series, working tirelessly on offering you and your loved the kicked o by our awesome new Youth Committee,ones which best service and experience with the highest level of safety and beautiful Members and their friends who came to dr acrossin allthe areasmorning of the Club.

“Nakupa hati nzuri “ has been the 3am making MCC the place to be.

Club’s motto since inception in 1913 and we will continue to And I would like to thank you all for the most memorable do so by upholding the Club’s2019 traditions on4the one hand and Sunday 29 September - only weeks in charge -w introducing new events, new services, new sports activities we experienced the most successful day in the history o & coaching opportunities wellthe as new culinary offerings highest turnover everasand Club brimming with joy. across the board.

And we have only just started, there is so much more to

Enjoy the please doIget in touch with me Many of read you and know that love our Club and have been a on secretary@mcc.co.ke or call with regard to any ideas, like to ma Member for many years, so in closing I would comments or recommendations on how we can improve your my tenure I will do in the best interest of you as our Mem experience at the Club.

Members always come first.

My best wishes to you and your families and I very much look

Looking seeing Muthaiga Country Club forward toforward seeing youtosoon againyou at theatClub.

Yours always,

Christian Vater Christian Vater, Club Secretary Club Secretary Muthaiga Country Club

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MEMBERSHIP MEMBERSHIP AE T MM AT T R ST E R S Vaccs-ing Lyrical

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two events, and to the Secretary and staff who worked extremely hard to make them as efficient as possible. With the help of the Ministry of Health and Kenyatta National Hospital, over 1,100 Members and their families took advantage of the two Vaccination Days, and 719 Members were able to process their NTSA Smart Driving Licences at the Club over three days in May.} Those Members who have not yet collected their Smart DLs, please do so from Main Reception.

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Lunches in the Main Dining room are ot laid, multiple trips required, affairs, with joints of meat carved, ood in magnificent chafing dishes cold, and prawns flambéed at the tables, and a heavily MEMBERS’ UPDATE FORMS food finished, coffee laden dessert trolley wheeled out just when you Members are kindly reminded to complete their Members’ Update Forms and return don’t think you can eat any more. The Club has them to database.update@mcc.co.ke or drop the hard copy at Club Reception. a vibrant blend of Members, including Kenyan Your co-operation in this exercise is greatly appreciated as we are upgrading our data BUT high-fliers and the diplomatic corps and hasIT a WASN’T ALL B AD… base and the information we are gathering from Members (particularly Part B) will jolly, friendly feel to it. enable us to channel our communications more directly and more relevantly, thus preventing Members’ from receiving unwanted e-shots.

you to the team for a wonderful Red Plenty of accommodation is available,Thank and some Room It made for a special evening and of the rooms have recently been upgraded to adinner… very a great meal.

DB GUEST CHARGES high standard. Muthaiga Club really is an oasis and a perfect retreat from the chaos and bustle of Members are warmly invited to bring their friends and guests to enjoy the hospitality of MCC but please bear in mind that a guest charge applies on Sundays and Public Nairobi. I cannot recommend it highly enough to April– JuneHolidays 2017 Muthaiga Country 3 and KES 1,050/- for adults).

(KES 700/per day Club for children my fellow members.

Chris Ash - Rand Club Johannesburg www.mcc.co.ke

During weekdays, the same charges apply for guests who would like to use the Swimming Pool.

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balloting c ommittee ‘new’ format (hopefully soon back to our original physical meetings) has been positive.

Dear Members, Firstly, wishing that you and your loved ones are well.

I am pleased to inform you that we have caught up on all the ‘backlog’ of interviews as a result of the pandemic by hosting ten meetings since the beginning of the year. These virtual sessions have allowed us to interact with candidates from all corners of the globe and the general feedback on this

We held our first Young Members’ virtual meeting of 2021 in August, which I can confidently say on behalf of Balloting, is without exception an exhilarating experience! These smart and very impressive young members are the future of our Club and, reflecting upon our interviews, we are clearly in very capable hands.

The Secretariat has received a few queries recently and thought best to share: 1. How long do I need to have known my proposed candidate?

Unfortunately not. However, should the candidate wish to reapply for membership, this is possible after five years.

3. How long approximately until a candidate meets the balloting committee?

Approximately 12 months on average.

Short term membership candidates three to four months.

Thank you all again for your efforts in keeping an eye on the list of proposed candidates on both the Club bulletin board and in monthly newsletters.

Best wishes,

Except for short term membership both the proposer and seconder must have known the candidate for at least 1 year.

2. May a candidate who did not succeed in joining the Club visit as a guest?

Kush Bhardwaj Chairman Balloting Committee

finance

promising performance, with usage revenue reaching 72 per cent of precovid times.

I hope you are all well and keeping safe in these challenging times.

I once again thank you for your continued patronage and timely payment of your accounts, which has helped the Club meet its financial obligations in a difficult operating environment.

Despite the reduced usage occasioned by the pandemic, it is encouraging to report that the Club’s performance has remained resilient.

As I write to you, we have just completed the first month of our new financial year 2022, with an incredibly

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The Club’s Operations and Staffing have been rationalised and costs kept very low in order to secure our cash reserves. We are continually looking for innovative ways of growing revenue as well as opportunities that deliver cost efficiency.

On the administration front, we have a large balance of unidentified credits and therefore kindly remind Members to always indicate their Account numbers when making direct deposits in the Club’s bank accounts. We also request those Members who may have deposited money in the Club’s accounts without informing us, to contact the Accounts office as soon aas possible. To improve compliance with Covid-19 protocols, we encourage Members to minimise use of cheques and to embrace electronic modes of payments, listed below.

Direct deposits/transfers to Muthaiga

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Country Club Standard Chartered Bank accounts – KES Account number 0102018001301, USD account number 8702018001301 or GBP Account number 2802018001302 M-PESA - Business no.902800. Please enter your Club's Membership number when prompted for the Account number.

Online Payments - Visit our website at www.mcc.co.ke for more information.

Members may obtain website log-on details by sending an email to web.admin@mcc.co.ke We continue to appeal to all Members, now more than ever, to please come back and use your Club and to pay your Club bills promptly.

In the meantime, stay safe and healthy!

Daniel Ndonye Chairman Finance & Strategy Committee www.mcc.co.ke

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COMING TO A BAR NEAR YOU! What do the words Gunpowder, Old Lady, Monkey 47, Chaple Down, Conniption, Elephant, London No.1, Malfy, Pinkster, Botanist and Opihr have in common?

They are the start of Muthaiga’s ‘Ginaissance’!

The drink once known as ‘Mother’s Ruin’ is not only having a global revival, but it has cultivated a cult following and is fast becoming a favourite spirit. And in response to the demand MCC’s fabulous new Gin Bar will be opening in September.

Shamba ShowCase

Pursuing the Club’s culinary crusade for Seasonality, Provenance and Sustainability in his gastronomic creations Executive Chef Macharia and his amazing team continues to use only the freshest, seasonal ingredients sourced locally from Kenya’s finest farms, and now they are complemented by organically grown produce from the Club’s very own ‘shamba’.

With the dedicated support of Kevin Mburu Head Gardener and his green-fingered crew, the new menus at PINKS and the Main Dining Room are garnished with herbs and salads harvested daily in the Club grounds.

Offering wildly exotic flavours and boutique botanicals including Baobab fruit, Cape gooseberries, Blood orange, Parma violet, Pepper, Honeysuckle, Buckthorn, Nutmeg and Cinnamon, working your way through to find a favourite could prove to be a headache.

But there’s no rush – The MCC Gin Bar will be open from Tuesdays to Saturdays in the Garden Room and our selection of over 40 gins (and five brands of tonic) are guaranteed to make a G&T or Martini to remember – or not, depending on how many you drink.

New Gluten-Free Bread and Pizza to Order from PINKS Muthaiga Bakery is now offering delicious freshly made gluten-free bread and pizza.

You can place your order either with the team at PINKS, or call the Club on 0207722 9000 or 1111 90000, or email takeaway@mcc. co.ke by 7am, at the latest, for a same day pick-up from 10am.

Orders that are received after 7am will be freshly made and ready on the following day. These order times also apply for our popular Rye bread and newly introduced Sunflower seed and Sourdough bread.

Please try them and let us know what you think.

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Energy Drinks are now available at PINKS Energy Spike x300 Qhush Red USN Spike Havannah Qhush Energy Spike x300 Qhush Gaming Qhush Glacier Nootropic BCAA Power Punch Extreme Range BCAA Power Punch Extra Crunchy Energy Oats Bar Banana Fudge Energy Oats Bar Double Chocolate

500ml 250/500ml 250/500ml 250/500ml 250/500ml 250/500ml 250/35g 175/35g 175/-

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ALADDIN

The International Helen O’Grady Speech & Drama Academy held a series of weekly sessions for young Members to promote Personality Development through Drama.

The 10-week course was designed to equip youngsters with a range of skills, which include engaging in positive and creative interaction, boosting confidence and enhancing dialogue and speech.

THE NAIROBI STRING QUARTET

The children staged their final dramatic production, ‘Aladdin’, at the Club to a delighted audience. All students were awarded a certificate at the end of the course.

Violin virtuoso David Ralak of the Nairobi String Quartet led his fellow artists through an enthralling musical evening, captivating the audience with their highly charged and brilliantly performed live musical recital.

The Helen O'Grady Drama Academy will be holding another course in Performing Arts & 21st Century Skills for 3 to 13 year-olds at the Club from 18 September - 20 November 2021. For information contact the Events Office.

This ensemble of passionate string players never fails to deliver an exceptional musical experience. They are pictured above - From left David Ralak, Ken Mwiti (Violin), Bernadette Muthoni (Violin) & Masala Sefu (Cello).

Snooker Captain Ekta Bid has been the driving force behind the recent revival of the Snooker Scene at MCC. After extensive refurbishment and upgrading by popular demand, the Snooker Room has re-opened.

TENNIS FOR THE U10S

Over the school holidays three members of the Tennis Club, Troels Egeskov Sorensen, Katarina Karanja and Bartol Letica (pictured above from left) organised a tennis workout session for the U10s boys and girls. The morning was filled with exercises, simple drills and fun games to encourage and coach the youngsters on the tennis courts.

For more information about further U10s Tennis sessions contact Tennis Captain John Goodwin.

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MCC Snooker Scene Gets a Lucky Break

For those who would like to learn how to play or anyone just wanting to revive their game, Coach Nicolas (pictured) is available on Friday & Saturday afternoons to offer assistance to anyone over the age of 16.

The Snooker Room is equipped with sanitised cues and is open every day during Club hours.

Ekta is planning a Snooker Social Mix-in every last Thursday of the month, which will be open to all. This month Thursday 30th September from 5pm.

Please contact the Fitness Centre to book a Snooker table or for Coaching sessions, and if anyone has any suggestions or ideas please contact Ekta on ekta@africansojourn.co.ke www.mcc.co.ke

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Tsavo 25th November 2021 East African Remembrance Day After four years of fighting across the world, a ceasefire for the Great War was finally declared in Europe on 11 November 1918, but with delays in communications, news of the armistice did not reach East Africa until 25 November - a full two weeks later, when General von Lettow-Vorbeck laid down his arms to General Edwards.

November 25th is now officially recognised as 'East African Remembrance Day' and will be celebrated annually to honour the thousands of East African soldiers and carriers who died while fighting and supporting the Allied troops during the East African Campaign 1914-1918, and the many who fell with no known grave.

An Armistice weekend of Remembrance for the fallen of East Africa will be held in Tsavo (Voi Cemetry, Maktau and Taveta) from Friday 26 November to Sunday 28 November 2021. For more information contact Tom Lawrence (atomlaw50@gmail.com).

MCC will be hosting Remembrance Day on Saturday 13 November at the War Memorial from 10.30am. All Members and friends are welcome.

COMPETITION Answer to our June - August 2021 Competition QUESTION: Who is the woman in the photo, what is she doing, where and in which year?

ANSWER: Florence Preston, driving in the last peg of the Kenya-Uganda Railway at Port Florence (now Kisumu) in1901.

WINNER: Jenny Pont

DID YOU KNOW? Construction on the 660-mile railway line was launched in 1896 in Mombasa and was completed, after many trials and tribulations, in Port Florence, which was still part of Uganda at the time. Port Florence (now Kisumu) was named after Florence Preston, wife of Robert Preston, the construction engineer in charge of laying 581 miles of track over some of the most difficult terrain ever encountered.

Question: Who is this young gentleman, what year was he in Kenya and why?

Prize:

The first correct entry that we receive will win dinner for two with a bottle of House Wine in either Pinks or the Club Dining Room. Please send your answers to communications@mcc.co.ke www.mcc.co.ke

Two hundred thousand individual 30 foot rail-lengths and 1.2 million sleepers, 200,000 fish-plates, 400,000 fish-bolts and 4.8 million steel keys plus steel girders for viaducts and causeways had to be imported from India.

Over 20,000 men from India and 2,500 from East Africa worked on the railway.

Progress was plagued by drought, diseases, man-eating lions and desertions, the total cost of the line was £5.5m with each mile costing £9,422, but Florence drove the last peg into place on the shores of Lake Victoria, on 20 December 1901.

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TIPSY TEA PARTY The spectacular Alice in Wonderland themed ‘Tipsy Tea Party’, which took place in July, was organised and hosted by the newly formed Young Members Committee.

The Chairman’s Lawn was transformed into a magical wonderland and the young Members who stepped through the looking-glass came dressed in dazzling costumes and enjoyed wonderland bitings & cocktails.

Photos – Isaac Boisse

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a day @ the races

Kenya Derby Day

Ngong Race Course Nairobi 2021 MCC hosted a wonderful day at the Races where over 150 Members, their families and guests enjoyed unrivaled hospitality, excellent racing and, for some, a profitable afternoon with the Bookies!

It was certainly a social highlight in these pandemic times.

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forthcoming events

Lifting the Day – A Lockdown Exhibition On the first day of lockdown, MCC Member and globally renowned artist Mary Collis decided to post a painting onto her Facebook page, suggesting she would ‘lift the day’ during the forecast two-week lockdown – 245 days later she was still posting daily.

This Facebook lockdown exhibition became a daily source of inspiration and sanity for Mary and her followers, as they shared memories through her art and words about life in locked down Kenya and beyond.

‘Lifting the Day’ is the result of Mary’s work during the lockdown, beautifully reproduced

by Mary Collis

in an art book consisting of 496 pages with a painting on each page.

Mary Collis is one of Africa’s leading artists.

She was the co-founder of Rahimtulla Museum of Modern Art in Nairobi. She has exhibited and has collectors all over the world.

Mary will be launching ‘Lifting the Day’ and signing copies at the Club on 26th November 2021 in Garden Room from 5.30pm.

14 September, Blue Room, 7pm.

18 & 19 September, Bowling Greens, 9.30am.

22 September, Ballroom, 5.30pm.

23 September, Ballroom, 5.30pm.

24 September, Popsy Bar, 5.30 – 7.30pm.

24 & 25 September, Karen & MCC. 25 September, Ballroom, 4pm.

26 September, Tennis Courts, 9am.

29 September, Squash Courts, 4.30pm onwards.

30 September, Ballroom, 6pm

OCT 2021

Live Cooking Dinner – with Exec. Chef Macharia Heritage Evening - Launch of Heritage Collection by Heritage Committee EAWLS Speaker’s Evening – ‘We Alone’ by David Western Bowls Club – Barefoot BBQ Tennis Tournament - “Cup of Nations” (Mixed Doubles) Bowls Club – Willie Watson Trophy (Invitational) Art Exhibition – Petronella Cox & Colins Omondi Opera Night – Anna Bolena Tennis Club – Men’s & Ladies’ Singles Bowls Club – Barefoot Bowls & BBQ/Curry Squash Social – Mix-in Club Night – Happy Hour (50% off all drinks)

1 October, Muthaiga Room, 6.30pm.

6 October, Ballroom, 5.30pm.

8 October, Ballroom, 4.30pm.

10 July, Bowling Greens, from 1 – 3pm 10 October, Tennis Courts, 9am.

9–11 October, Bowling Greens, 9.30am.

20-21 October, Muthaiga Room & Peristyle, tbc.

21 October, Ballroom, 6pm.

24 October, Tennis Courts, 9am.

24 October, Bowling Greens, 9.30am.

27 October, Squash Courts, 4.30pm onwards.

29 October, Popsy Bar, 5.30 – 7.30pm.

NOV 2021

Live Cooking Dinner – with Exec. Chef Macharia Remembrance Service Tennis Club - Men's & Ladies' Doubles Squash Social – Mix-in "Lifting the Day' by Mary Collis Club Night – Happy Hour (50% off all drinks)

5 November, Muthaiga Room, 6.30pm.

13 Nobember, War Memorial, 10.30am.

14 November, Tennis Courts, 9am.

24 November, Squash Courts, 4.30pm onwards.

26 November, Garden Room, 4.30pm.

26 November, Popsy Bar, 5.30 – 7.30pm.

Film Night – Edita Camm Live Cooking Dinner – with Exec. Chef Macharia Tennis Club - Xmas Crackers Mixed Doubles Christmas Draw Lunch Christmas Eve Dinner Christmas Day Lunch

Boxing Day BBQ NYE Dinner NYD Brunch

2 December, Ballroom, 6pm.

3 December, Muthaiga Room, 6.30pm.

5 December, Tennis Courts, 9am.

11 December, Centenary Lawn, 11.30am onwards.

24 December, Club Dining Room, 6.30pm onwards.

25 December, Centenary Lawn & Club Ding Room & Terrace, 12.30pm onwards.

26 December, PINKS & Poolside, 12.30pm onwards.

31 December, PINKS & Poolside, 6pm onwards.

1 January 2022, PINKS & Poolside, 11.30am onwards.

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Dates and times of events were correct at the time of going to press. They are dependent on the COVID-19 situation and may change post printing so please check with the Events Office when making your bookings.

SEPT 2021

MCC Book Club Meet – ‘Transcendent Kingdom’ by Yaa Gyasi Bowls Club – Club Handicap Singles Film Night - 'A Hijacking' -presented by Jenny Pont Sports Quiz Night - hosted by Sports Committee Club Night – Happy Hour (50% off all drinks) Bowls Club – MCC vs KCC (Mackenzie Shield) Speaker's Evening - Kenya's First National Gallery by Tony Wainana Tennis Tournament - “Les Grands Poissons” (Mixed Doubles for 55+ Players) Squash Social – Mix-in Theatre Night - 'The Elephant Queen' performed live by the Kenya Youth Theatre

DEC 2021

Fo r t h c o m i ng E v e n t s D i a r y

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YOUNG MEMBERS INTERNATIONAL POLO CHAMPIONS Kenya vs Zambia Ladies The Kenya Ladies’ Polo Team triumphed on tour in Zambia recently. MCC Members Izzy Parsons, Tiva Gross, Cheza Millar and Aisha Gross completed a spectacular tour, playing at the Lubombo, Lusaka, Leopard’s Hill and Lilayi Polo Clubs.

During the week the Kenyan girls also took part in a fund-raising Pink Polo Mix-in to raise money for the Zambia Cancer Society. For this tournament the four Kenyans were divided among six Zambian teams playing at a 12-goal level. This provided an afternoon of spectacular women’s Polo, with Tiva Gross’s team coming out on top.

The final Test proved to be a fiercely contested match with the Kenyans triumphing over Zambia with a 6-3 goal win. Tiva Gross was awarded MVP (Most Valuable Player) of the match.

“As well as putting up a tremendous challenge and an amazing display of women’s Polo, the Zambians were wonderful hosts and it was a fantastic honour to play with and against them, for Kenya.”

Tiva Gross

Kenya Ladies’ International Polo Team (from left) Aisha Gross, Izzy Parsons, Tiva Gross and Cheza Millar.

Kenya vs Zambia Men Two weeks later the Zambia Men’s National Polo team came to Kenya to even the score and in a week of outstanding Polo, the final Test Match was held at Manyatta Polo Club in Gilgil, where the two teams battled for victory over six chukkas. The Kenyan team, led by Casimir Gross, were the ultimate winners with 9 - 6 goals, after a fierce challenge from the Zambians.

“Huge credit to the Zambians who put up a ferocious challenge and forced us to play at the top of our game in order to win. It was a pleasure hosting the Zambian National Team and a great honour to play for Kenya.”

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Victorious Kenyan Men’s National Polo Team - Archie Voorspuy, Casimir Gross, Jamie Murray, and Craig Millar.

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Club Trips 2021 Club Trips 2021, kindly sponsored by Maria Cunningham, was played by four teams in round-robin style. The winners - Peter Scholes (skip), Marion Weston (second) and Clare Jethwa (lead) were undefeated in all three games (two wins and a peel).

Runners-up were Oliver Fowler (skip), Halina Pellini (second) and Sheila Barker (lead). The spider was won by Marion Weston and Gerry Cunningham.

From left - Marion Weston, Peter Scholes, Clare Jethwa, Maria Cunningham, Gerry Cunningham

Club Pairs 2021 We had a keenly contested 2021 Club Pairs kindly sponsored by Gordon and Marion Weston. A total entry of eight pairs were divided into two leagues of four teams with the winners of each league playing off in a final to take home the quaich. Every pair won at least one game, which reflected the high standard of bowling throughout the competition.

The final was contested between Oliver Fowler & Halina Pellini and Maureen Burns & Sheryl Fowler. The winners by 14 - 12 shots were Oliver and Halina who went into an early lead and maintained it right up to the end.

The Best Losers prizes went to Alan Collis and Marion Weston. The winners of the Spider were Sheryl Fowler and Peter Scholes.

From left - Gerry Cunningham, Marion Weston, Halina Pellini and Oliver Fowler.

Club Singles 2021 Kindly sponsored by Ian Stamp, the Club Singles 2021 had a very good entry of 14 players.

The standard of competition was very high indeed and the four players who got through to the semi-finals were Halina Pellini, Oliver Fowler, Ian Stamp and Rob Porter, which set up an exciting final between Oliver and Ian. In the final Oliver got off to a terrible start and was trailing 7-0 after the first three ends but managed to get on the board with two shots in the fourth end. After six ends Ian was leading 11-2 and it looked all over at that stage but singles can be a ruthless game of bowls. Oliver then took the mat up and managed to claw back 11 shots over ends 11 to 16 to go into the lead 17-12.

Then Ian clawed back 6 shots over ends 17 to 20 to make it 18 all and set up a grand finale. At this stage, the spectators were on the edge of their seats. Oliver ran out eventual winner 21-19 on the 24th end. One punter remarked that it was the greatest comeback since Botham’s Ashes in 1981.

The Spider was won by Sheila Barker and Oliver. The Club served an excellent lunch (thanks to Lawrence and his team) and for once the Nairobi weather returned to normal sunshine which made the Club Singles a very pleasant weekend.

Gerry Cunningham Bowls Captain

Upcoming Lawn Bowls Events A coaching drive for new and existing bowlers is taking place during August and September at the Bowling Green.

18/19 SEPT 2021 Club Handicap Singles

Kindly sponsored by Sheryl and Oliver Fowler

24/25 SEPT 2021 MCC vs. KCC (Mackenzie Shield)

Saturday at Karen Country Club

Sunday at Muthaiga Country Club

From left - Ian Stamp (sponsor) presenting Oliver Fowler 2021 Winner with the Club Singles’ Trophy.

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Willie Watson Trophy (Invitational) Kindly sponsored by Muthaiga Country Club

24 OCT 2021

Barefoot Bowls BBQ/Curry

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tennis During the past couple of months the tennis courts have seen plenty of action, despite the gloomy weather.

MCC’s annual “Roland Garros” Mixed Doubles Competition, played on a Round-Robin basis was won by the pair representing the City of Toulouse, Adil el Youssefi & Anu Bhardwaj. They were followed closely by Team Avignon, Johnny Ponsonby & Naomi Ndolo as runners-up.

The Men’s & Ladies’ Singles Tournament was also well attended and fiercely battled out. Winners and Runners-Up are pictured below.

From left - Mens’ & Ladies’ Singles Tournament Runners-up Adil El Youssefi, Paul McLellan and Tessa Mclellan and Winners Pamela Bitange, Sunil Gidoomal and Bartol Letica.

Roland Garros winners Team Toulouse - Adil El Youssefi & Anu Bhardwaj

MCC’s “Wimbledon” Tournament was held on a dreary day in July, but attracted a great turn-out, which meant it was played as a team event for a change. It proved to be a hotly (despite the cool weather) contested challenge with Team Birmingham 1st Pair (Johnny Ponsonby & Patsy Chapman) and 2nd Pair (Alec Davis & Naomi Ndolo) beating Team London 1st Pair (Hans Shrader & Fui Meng) and 2nd Pair (Amb. Dragan & Anu Bhardwaj) by just by one point!

For our final “Pot Luck” Mixed Doubles event in August, names were drawn out of a hat for pairings and a simple handicap was introduced, which resulted in Johnny Ponsonby and Michael (Staff) being the overall winners for the morning (pictured here.)

Roland Garros Runners-up Team Avignon Johnny Ponsonby & Naomi Ndolo

Forthcoming Tennis Events SUNDAY 12 SEPTEMBER MCC’s U.S. Open Mixed Doubles

SUNDAY 16 SEPTEMBER “Les Grands Poissons” Mixed Doubles for 55+ players

SUNDAY 10 OCTOBER

“Cup of Nations” Mixed Doubles

SUNDAY 24 OCTOBER Men & Ladies Singles

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Fireball Sailing Cham

Winning pair Chris Childs and Al Bush in action.

Runners-up John Trundell and Oli Rudd.

The annual Fireball Dinghy Sailing Championships took place in Kilifi in July and a good number of Muthaiga Members competed in what were thrilling conditions.

Although Chris Shaw is well-known for declaring every year that the event has been the windiest ever, this year he was quite right, with wind speeds of 30 knots and gusts a great deal higher. (30kts is about 55kph and international races never normally start if the wind is above 25kts. But, as the race organiser announced before the start: ‘This is not an international event...’)

Capsizes were frequent and even the veteran John Trundell (who first won the event as a teenager in 1979) was seen clambering over the hull of his boat, while his crew, Oli Rudd,

‘Grand Master’ Shaw and Daniel Francis defied the 100+ years between them to finish in third place.

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l Dinghy mpionships dived to keep the tip of the mast off the floor of Kilifi Creek. There were some epic bruises on display and sailors were shattered by the end of the three-day event.

Twelve crews took part in six Fireballs, with Tom Morton’s family making up nearly a quarter of the competitors. ‘Grand Master’ Shaw and Daniel Francis defied the 100+ years between them to finish in third place, Trundell and Rudd were runners-up, while Chris Childs and Al Bush came first by (nautical) miles, winning every one of all 12 races.

Fireball teams Chris Childs and Al Bush came first by (nautical) miles, winning every one of all 12 races.

Cameraman Terry Childs monitored events from the ‘Committee’ boat, and we are grateful to him for some fine photography.

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a life in the day of...

THE STORY OF IGOR MANN

by Rhodia Mann Igor Mann’s story is one of a man born in rags, who eventually attained professional riches beyond imagining.

He is part of Kenya’s past. His legacy is here. His daughter MCC Member Rhodia Man, looks back on his extraordinary life of achievement against ruthless odds.

Ignacy Mann was born in 1907, in a small village near the eastern border between Poland and the area of Russia now known as Ukraine. Poland was a Catholic country, Igor’s family was Jewish, a fact which was later to make his life especially perilous.

He came from a very poor family – so poor that in order to save his shoes, he carried them on the long walk to school, only putting them on when he reached the gate. In winter, his walk was made even more arduous by the howling of wolves. It was the toughest of tough beginnings.

But Igor, as he later became known, was tough. He was also highly intelligent and determined to make his way in life.

Family fortunes took an upward turn, when his father, was made foreman of a large brick-making factory in southern Poland.

Igor gained a place in Poland’s prestigious University of Krakow. He was by now an orphan and had to pay his way through University, earning pennies by mending tennis rackets, 16

Igor travelled to Brno to receive a special medal for his outstanding services in the field of veterinary medicine from his former University in 1969.

selling used stamps, and other menial occupations.

Life was extremely tough for him, and his ambitions to become a veterinary surgeon made his life even harder, since many years of study were required in order to qualify.

of various Embassies, but disaster struck in September 1939, when Hitler invaded Poland from the East, and Russia invaded from the West. A phone call from a grateful client saved Igor’s life. “Get out! If you do not get out today, you will not get out at all!”

Poland had gone through many political changes, and Igor came under the influence of Socialism – a faith which rapidly replaced the Judaism of his childhood. Having lived through religious discrimination, he rapidly became a champion of the cause, but his affiliations led to his downfall. He was caught preaching Socialism whilst standing on top of a tombstone in a Catholic cemetery. He had gone too far.

He was exiled from his homeland.

He found sanctuary at the University of Brno, in what is now the Czech Republic. He excelled in his studies, and from there, was able to return to Poland and establish his own clinic. His reputation grew and his fame spread.

He treated the polo ponies of the King of Morocco, he healed household pets

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Humble beginnings as Meat Inspector at Liebigs - now the Kenya Meat Commission at Athi River, 1942. www.mcc.co.ke

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Few countries were accepting Jews but Igor made his way to Romania. After several months as a penniless refugee, he was given permission to open a new clinic. In time, his clients once again included Embassies and high-profile officials.

He fell in love with Erika, a young newly qualified architect, and they rapidly became a Golden Couple, the centre of a coterie of intelligentsia.

But happiness was short-lived. Hitler’s predations continued. A phone call from the American Ambassador once again led into a safer future. An embassy car collected the young couple at midnight, and drove them to the Danube, where a small boat waited to take them across the river and into Bulgaria.

Two long years ensued, during which the young couple traveled as refugees from Bulgaria, Turkey, Cyprus and Palestine. They then embarked on a long sea voyage, down the east coast of Africa. Igor was taken ill and he and Erika were offloaded at Durban, where Igor underwent surgery. Upon his recovery, the couple traveled northwards by bus and train, eventually reaching a refugee camp in Northern Rhodesia (now Zambia). Here, yet another fruitless year was spent, but rescue from

oblivion came in 1942, when Igor was offered a 3-month probation period as Meat Inspector of the Liebigs factory (now the Kenya Meat Commission) at Athi River.

Despite the many setbacks they had endured, both Igor and Erica (the now anglicised spelling of her name) were determined to move ahead. By the early 1950s, Igor was working at the Veterinary Laboratories at Kabete, and was later made Livestock Officer of Kenya’s undeveloped NFD. Erica had been hired as a Town Planner by the Ministry of Lands and Settlement.

They moved to Nairobi and rapidly gathered around themselves another coterie of artists, actors and musicians, as well as members of their respective professions. In time, as young Kenyans were clamouring for Independence, their socialist inclinations once more rose to the fore, and their home became a haven for budding politicians.

Igor’s career took a major step forward in 1965, when he founded and became Principal of the Animal Health and Industry Training Institute (AHITI), with a curriculum designed to create para-professional vets for the entire East African region. He remained in this position until called upon to hand over to a Kenyan counterpart in 1973, in line with independent Kenya’s programme of Africanisation. AHITI still exists and now has an enrollment of 400 students per year. The curriculum has broadened to include Animal Health & Range Management and Artificial Insemination and recently, a large new Leather Complex was opened, which is dedicated to Igor.

During the 1960s, Igor received an M.B.E. from the British Government, in recognition of his many years of service to the Crown and another, a highly coveted award, from his former University in Brno, for his outstanding achievements in the field of veterinary medicine.

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With such distinctions behind him, Igor’s dynamism moved him

With H.E. Jomo Kenyatta at the official opening of the Animal Health & Industry Training Institute (AHITI) at Kabete in 1966. beyond Kenya and into a global position, becoming a Consultant to the FAO (Food and Agriculture Organisation) and WHO (World Health Organisation). In time, he became global coordinator of research into zoonotic diseases (diseases transmitted from animal to man) attending conferences all over the world.

From poverty and ignominy in a Polish backwater, Igor had reached the top of his profession. His last duty was to deliver a speech on UN Day on 26 October 1986. He died that same night.

Igor’s daughter Rhodia Mann at the opening of the new Leather Complex at AHITI dedicated to Igor in 2021.

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members' honours

MCC Member Professore Aldo Manos has been awarded the highly prestigious

Ordine della Stella d’Italia (The Star of Italy) L’Ordine della Stella d’Italia (The Star of Italy) is an age-old Italian badge of excellence, awarded to those who have distinguished themselves in promoting friendship and collaborative relations between Italy and other countries.

Knighthoods are given to expatriates who have made an outstanding contribution to the preservation and promotion of Italian prestige abroad.

The honour is granted by the President of the Republic of Italy, on the proposal of the Minister of Foreign Affairs, after consulting the Council of the Order.

Professore Aldo Manos’s outstanding professional career began in 1962 as a United Nations diplomat in New York. He first came to Kenya from Sweden in 1976, together with 24 other officials, among the first to inaugurate the newly established UNEP offices in Nairobi. This posting was followed by a position at the University of Trieste in northern Italy, where he lectured in Environmental Diplomacy, and where he conducted an in-depth and highly

respected study on the history of Italian PoWs in Kenya between 1941-1948.

During the campaigns in Ethiopia and Somalia during WWII some 55,000 Italians were taken prisoner by the British and interned in Kenya.

It is a period of history that was almost forgotten, but through Aldo’s meticulous research, carried out with dedication, commitment and minute attention to detail, he was able to link together long-lost historical facts and chart the life stories of the many Italians who were interned or imprisoned in Kenya during the war. His painstaking research uncovered data, which enabled him to trace the histories of many Italian citizens in Kenya during the 1940s who had all but been forgotten.

Aldo’s research also led to his discovery of a monument built by Italian PoWs near Nairobi. Over the years it had suffered considerable damage but, with the help of the Italian Embassy and the Italian Comites (the official body representing the Italian community in

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Kenya), it was recently transferred to the Italian Memorial Church outside Nyeri, where over 700 Italian PoWs are buried, including the Viceroi of Italian Ethiopia, il Duce d’Aosta, who died in Nairobi in 1942.

Professore Aldo Manos has turned his research into a book “Campo 360 Ndarugu”, in which he chronicles life in a prison camp forgotten by history, where some ten thousand Italians were detained in Kenya. His book is being translated into English and will be available as an e-book by Christmas.

It is for his exceptional attention to detail, his dedication and above all, his passion, in uncovering the histories of Italian compatriots in Kenya that Professore Aldo Manos was awarded the distinguished Knight of the Order of the Star of Italy.

It is a very special honour to receive this award and to have brought to light the forgotten lives of the 55,000 Italian PoWs held in Kenya during the 1940s. They are finally recognised and remembered.

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h e r i ta g e

The Finchoa Stone Many Members have sat outside the Garden Room, but few of them will have noticed the Finchoa Stone embedded in the wall of the library there. The story behind the stone, however, is an interesting one.

It was ‘discovered’ by Aldo and Elena Manos lying face down close to Pinks’ toilets. How it ended up there, or even how it found its way to the Club, is most likely to be lost in the mists of Time, but the stone was rescued and mounted in the wall sometime in the 1900s.

The stone commemorates an action in what is now Southern Ethiopia in 1936. In the 1930s, Benito Mussolini was in the ascendency, and was ardently building the Italian Empire. To this endeavour he launched an attack on Ethiopia in October 1935, which was dubbed the Second Italo-Ethiopian War - the first having been in 1898. It was a brutal but swift campaign, with Addis Ababa falling in May of the same year.

There remained pockets of resistance, one of which was led by Ras Desta, son-in-law of Emperor Haile Selassie, who operated in Oromia in Southern Ethiopia. The Italians formed the Divisione Laghi (The Lakes Division), which they sent to fight against Ras Desta, under the command of General Carlo Geloso.

Two tales offer insight into the history of this stone. The first is that the British decided to assist the Italians with some artillery reinforcement by sending in the 1st East African Light Battery, and on conclusion of the action and the hanging of Ras Desta, the British gave this stone as a token of thanks to the Italians. It makes for an interesting modification of the British stance, since officially, Britain was against the invasion of Abyssinia, but there was clearly some collusion - possibly in this instance, to ensure that there was security along the border, which was certainly an issue.

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in south western Abyssinia, which as European powers, the Italian invasion would help bring to an end.

The second theory is that it was collected by the 1st E.A. Light Battery, as they advanced through the Lakes region, and donated it to some organisation, or possibly directly to the Club.

Suffice to say detail is still missing, and if any Club Members have information on the stone, how it got to Muthaiga, and the events surrounding its existence, we would be delighted to hear from them.

The jury is very much still out however, and personally, I veer more towards the latter explanation, as the political nervousness in Kenya over the Italian presence was significant. The RAF were patrolling the border at the time to watch for incursions, and in so doing found some 6,000 Abyssinian refugees walking down the eastern shore of Lake Rudolf (now Lake Turkana) - but their fate is a story for another day!

Uncovering stories such as the history of the Finchoa Stone is all part of a drive that has been generated by the Heritage Committee and the establishment of a ‘Heritage Collection’.

The idea is to create a collection of artifacts, archives and art that will represent the rich history of Muthaiga Club – one of the most historical

Clubs in Africa - as well as provide a repository for Members to donate artworks, books and memorabilia to help prevent a fascinating part of Kenya’s heritage from being lost.

The Heritage Committee will be creating a series of displays of historical memorabilia in Reception and would be delighted if Members would share any interesting artifacts or memorabilia attached to the Club, that they might own.

Please get in touch with the Secretary secretary@mcc.co.ke to help make this project a success.

Tom Lawrence Chairman of the Heritage Committee

The MCC Heritage Collection Past, Present and Beyond The Heritage Collection will be launched on Wednesday 6 October 2021 in the Ballroom at 6pm, with a talk by the Chairman of the Heritage Committee Tom Lawrence and other Members who will present on the continuing evolution of Muthaiga.

Steve Mills will also be announcing fundraising events to launch the Heritage Collection and historical exhibition.

All Members and friends welcome.

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edita’s ballet and opera programme

‘The Elephant Queen’ ‘Elephant Queen’ is a one-act interactive play set in a courtroom and is the trial of Athena, one of the old, matriarch elephants in Tsavo National Park. She is charged with murder.

Athena has killed a young boy in his mother’s shamba at the edge of the village.

The case might appear clear cut, but as the witnesses are called forward to testify an intricate story unfolds, illustrating the complex and often tragic conflict, which sadly is not uncommon in areas adjoining National Parks in Africa.

‘Elephant Queen’ is performed by Youth Theatre Kenya and the audience plays the

jury. The task of the audience is to decide whether Athena, is guilty of murder or manslaughter, or is she innocent?

‘Elephant Queen’ is a powerful drama, which both engages and informs on the complex reality of human-wildlife conflict in Kenya and promotes discussion on the challenges and solutions.

‘Elephant Queen’ will be staged live

by Youth Theatre Kenya at MCC on Thursday 30 September, in the Ballroom 2021 at 6 p.m.

Ballet Night - Romeo & Juliet Romeo & Juliet was performed live at the Kenya National Theatre in February 2020, by dancers from Dance Centre Kenya (DCK). The two title roles were taken by Joel Kioko and Annabel Shaw. Both took their first ballet lessons at DCK with Annabel pursuing her studies with the Northern Ballet Company in UK, while Joel Kioko, a young Kenyan joined DCK on a scholarship, was an instant revelation and who went on to join the English National Ballet. His brilliant talent, unusual background and story inspired the BBC to make two documentaries about Kioko; one on his arrival in London and a sequel taken during the filming of this performance.

The corp de ballet of Dance Centre Kenya led by excellent Prima Ballerinas, make up the rest of the cast and Cooper Rust, Director of DCK, takes over the dramatic cameo role of Lady Capulet herself.

The highly professional production was recorded and made into a DVD.

Romeo & Juliet performed by the dancers of DCK will be screened in October, date to be confirmed.

Opera Night - Anna Bolena With superstars Anna Netrebko and Elina Garanca, this is a riveting performance. It is based on the latter part of Ann Bolen’s tragic life, at the time when the beautiful, younger Jane Seymour aroused King Henry’s interest, which lead to Bolen’s trial for treason and ultimate execution.

Anna Netrebko was a triumph in her debut as the Tudor queen. Her interpretation of Bolen’s last moments, leading up to the execution, is absolutely spellbinding.

Anna Bolena will be screened on Thursday 21 October, in the Ballroom, at 6pm.

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book reviews

New Arrivals A TAPESTRY OF TREASON

by Anne O’Brien Anne O’Brien has based her story on Constance of York, Lady Despenser. The book begins in Richard II’s reign - that tragic young King who mysteriously ‘disappeared’ and died, although few, other than those responsible, ever knew the truth, nor is it entirely clear who those guilty parties were.

Constance herself is a real historical character, usually maligned by writers as being cruel and unscrupulous. Married to one of the Despensers, a family with a deservedly unsavory reputation, she has problems of her own, and during Henry IV’s reign was imprisoned in the Tower twice, then freed, lucky still to have a head on her shoulders. She involves herself in a love affair, and battles continually to keep her children close to her.

O’Brien has done a magnificent job bringing an obscure character to life, and whose story moves from one crisis to the next with alarming speed. The book is a long read, perhaps confusing for those unfamiliar with the history of this melting pot in English history, as the country emerges from mediaevalism into the more sophisticated ‘modern’ regime of the Tudors.

Although two comprehensive family trees are provided, there is a tremendous profusion of characters, often making it difficult to remember ‘who belongs to whom’. Nonetheless here is a rewarding read, especially for those who enjoy a good historical novel.

I FOLLOW YOU

by Peter James Many will have read and enjoyed Peter James’s Detective Roy Grace novels. This too is a gripping book, set in a Channel Islands hospital. One of the principal characters is surgeon Marcus Vernon, charming, popular and at the pinnacle of a successful career, but at the same time ruthlessly ambitious and determined to remain unchallenged in his prominent position.

Although happily married with a family, Vernon suddenly and unaccountably develops an obsession for a woman who he thinks closely resembles a long-lost love of his younger days. As his fixation grows, he even begins to imagine, and later almost convinces himself that this could be the same person who turned him down all these year ago. Sadly this mania threatens to take him over completely: he starts to fantasize and becomes thoroughly unbalanced to the extent that he is in danger of ruining his professional life. Later a dead body is found in the cold room of one of the island’s main hotels, with the seemingly unanswerable question, how could it have got there? Peter James brilliantly brings out the rivalries that can often obsess skilled surgeons who play such a powerful role in their patients’ lives.

The author writes superbly in his descriptions of hospital life, tightening the tensions of the narrative as the story moves swiftly on to reach its climax. This book is impossible to leave alone, so be prepared: don’t start it when there are more important tasks in hand! Thoroughly readable and strongly recommended.

THE ORANGE GROVE

by Rosanna Ley Were I the author of this book, I should resent it being classified as ‘a good holiday read’, which is how some critics have described it. ‘The Orange Grove’ is beautifully written – easy reading certainly, but of the best as far as fiction is concerned, in that it holds the reader’s interest from its first page to the last.

Additionally, it is an irresistible endorsement for the Spanish city of Seville. The early spring climate is perfect, there are interesting sight-seeing opportunities, and the food out of this world. It is hardly necessary to point out that Seville is where those wonderful marmalade oranges originate - they play an important part in the plot.

Mother, father and daughter Holly visit the city. Ella, the mother, still retains happy memories of her first Seville experience some time before she married, and nostalgically remembers a love affair. When she returns with her husband and daughter and her husband is obliged to go back to UK unexpectedly, will she try to revive this, and will her daughter Holly embark on a similar close relationship with a young friend of her own? The narrative flits back and forth between the mother’s earlier romance and present day. Currently this change of time scene from past to present seems to be a very popular mode with novel writers. My own preference is for a chronological order of events, but nonetheless I found this a delightful read, making me wish that I could visit Seville. www.mcc.co.ke

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bird quiz

Bird Quiz Identify the birds below and indicate what is wrong with the bottom-right picture. Answers on Page 25

A question without an answer...

The dead bird is probably a migrant Falcon.

How it got wedged in a hole in a tree is anyone's guess. Indeed, everyone is invited to guess.

Was it seeking prey inside the hole?

Was it, itself a victim of a predator inside or outside the hole?

Or some other bizarre event that Muthaiga birders might suggest.

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obituaries

Colin Edward Church OBE

January 1940 - March 2021

Colin Church was born in Nairobi in 1940, the second son of Elisabeth and the Rev. Howard Church, who came to Kenya in 1932 as a member of the Church Missionary Society. Much of Colin’s early life was spent in Kigare, on the southern slopes of Mount Kenya, where his father did missionary work, and where his passion for fly fishing began in the mountain streams above Embu, which he pursued throughout his life all over the world.

Colin was educated at Kenton College preparatory school and the Prince of Wales School, both in Nairobi. He finished his education at King Edward’s School, Birmingham.

After school in the UK, Colin travelled in South America and Europe. It was during these years that he developed his skills in writing and Public Relations. He became a journalist in the early 1960s, starting at the Surrey Advertiser before moving to Reuters as a parliamentary correspondent. After a few years he returned to Kenya, where he joined the Nation Media Group and became editor of the Kenya Farmer.

In 1967 he moved into Public Relations, and in 1970 joined Ian Raitt and co-founded the highly successful Church Raitt. In 1975 this merged with another business to become Church Orr & Associates, East Africa’s largest PR consultancy.

In 1971 Colin helped to form the Public Relations Society of Kenya to improve the professionalism of the PR sector in Kenya.

Today it has some 5,000 members. In 1996 he was elected President of the International Public Relations Association (IPRA), the first and only Kenyan to have led that global body.

Colin was happiest when on safari or fishing, and when he retired in the late 1990s, Colin devoted the rest of his life to protecting Kenya’s wildlife and mountain forests, becoming one of East Africa’s most renowned conservationists. Fittingly, what was to be his final project, was the creation of the Chemususu Fly Fishers’ Organisation together with brother Tony, in the forests north of Eldama Ravine.

Colin’s dedication to wildlife conservation came to the fore in the Aberdare National Park when, as Chairman of the Management Committee from 2000 to 2012, he led the Rhino Ark with the enormous task of fencing and protecting the Water Tower and the endangered species living there. Together with Ken Khule he conceived the Rhino Charge, the annual off-road motor race that raises funds for conservation and has developed into a Kenyan institution. The $1 million a year raised by the Rhino Charge has paid for the 250-mile-long electrified fence surrounding the Aberdare mountain range, to keep poachers out and animals in, and to protect the vital water sources.

After the completion of the fence in the Aberdares Colin became involved in other projects to protect important areas of mountain forest, including fencing off the whole of Mount Kenya, Eburru Forest and the Mau complex and co-founding Eburru Rafiki with his brother Tony.

In 2018 he was elected Chairman of the Mara Elephant Project, and he became a key advisor to Big Life Foundation and the Bongo Surveillance Project, in all of which he mentored and www.mcc.co.ke

encouraged young conservationists. Colin also served as the Chairman of the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) responsible for all wildlife and National Parks in Kenya. During his tenure he implemented new and innovative programmes by developing inter-agency partnerships and creating communication and marketing strategies to bring wildlife conservation into the national consciousness. Colin’s work for and contributions towards conservation, the environment and the community in Kenya, was recognised in 2017 when he was awarded an OBE by HM Queen Elizabeth.

Colin was a keen golfer and an accomplished hockey and tennis player. He threw himself into the annual tennis matches against the British High Commission playing for the “Shamba Plate” held one year in Karen, the next at MCC. Other social occasions included the “Fish & Fowl” Balls at the Club and playing cricket and snooker matches for MCC against Ruiru, Gilgil and Karen Clubs.

Colin was a great party man thoroughly enjoying every social occasion but most particularly the times he shared with his children and grandchildren.

For those who knew him, memories of Colin are mainly full of joy and laughter. He was a stalwart in everything he did and a great friend to have. Warm, generous, and considerate, he excelled in so many fields, and in 2019 he published ‘Mel-elLek’s Mountain’, a book about his cherished Aberdares.

He is survived by his wife Nicole and their son Marcus, and his three daughters Antonia Glen, Julie Johnstone, Tanya CarrHartley and six grandchildren.

Colin took up Membership of the Club in 1970. He sat on the Club’s Main Committee from 1991-2009; he was ViceChairman from 2009-2011 and Club Chairman from 20112013.

Colin became an Honorary Life Member of Muthaiga in 2012.

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obituaries

Hugh Petre Barclay

December 1934 - May 2021 Day. Luckily this didn’t hold him back for long, and he had fond memories of these formative years in the military.

He then married a beautiful Scottish lass, Carolyn Macleod, and they headed off to Argentina for three years. Having produced two children, and developed a chicken processing business from scratch, he returned to Kenya to purchase the farm near Nakuru from his father. He changed the focus from dairy to crops, had two more children and settled down to becoming a leading farmer in the district. His opinion was generally highly valued, and he was active on numerous Agricultural, Tax, Government, Education and Hospital Boards. He possessed the skill of putting his thoughts across in such a manner, that it generally left everyone feeling totally comfortable, and usually in agreement.

He naturally commanded tremendous respect and had enormous ‘presence’; you always knew when he was in the room.

Petre was born in Nakuru. At an early age, having just put an airgun pellet into a hive of bees, and bringing the local train to a standstill by placing grease on the tracks; his parents thought it wise to send him off to St Mary’s School in Nairobi. When the time for departure arrived at the beginning of each term, he was often found at the top of some tall tree, sometimes not until the following day; earning him the local name “Wibari”, meaning hyrax. Once at school however, the Irish priests not only taught him how to box, but also instilled a life-long respect for the Catholic Church. Combined with the fact that he had a strong Irish Catholic pedigree through his mother, this lead him on to eventually donating some of his farm to a local priest Training Centre, as well as to other local schools.

Next came Wellington College in UK, where he caused a considerable stir by mounting a lion skin, with its head attached, onto his cubicle wall. He was rather proud of this trophy, as it was a notorious man-eater that he had shot with George Adamson up at Isiolo; and not many of the young UK kids could match that. On the same trip, Elsa (the lioness) jumped on his tent in the middle of the night, and he also stood on the head of an enormous puff adder whilst tracking the lion; providing him with several exciting adventures in the space of 24-hours.

Back at Wellington, despite one of his reports reading: “Idle, able and a bloody nuisance to all,” he somehow managed to get a Mathematics scholarship up to Cambridge; where he represented the University on both the athletics track and the polo pitch.

He learnt to fly light aircraft with the University Air Squadron, a pursuit he continued with for the rest of his life. He also thoroughly enjoyed stalking streams for trout, woods for pigeons and hedges for partridge.

He joined The Irish Guards shortly afterwards, but his Commission was delayed by a few months while the authorities reviewed a police abstract detailing a certain explosion of a thunderflash on a double decker bus in London, on Guy Fawkes 24

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In addition to these various engagements, he became Chairman of The Kenya Meat Commission and also an Honorary Game Warden. All these roles earned him a Moran of The Burning Spear (MBS) award in 1984 Honours list, a suitable accolade to reflect his selfless work and passion for Kenya.

Petre was a most special man, who could always be relied upon. Above all, he was totally devoted to his children and grandchildren and took them on numerous magical excursions.

His kindness, generosity, humour, intellect and general approach to life won him many, many friends and an adoring family.

Petre is survived by his children Edward, Karen RobertsonMacleod, Jonti and Camilla and his seven grandchildren.

He was a Member of MCC for 57 years.

DEATHS

The Club regrets to announce the deaths of the following Members ALWYN SMITH on 18 May 2021 HUGH PETRE BARCLAY on 23 May 2021 ANNETTE MUTHONI KEMOLI on 7 June 2021 MAUREEN BARRETT on 9 June 2021 CHRISTOPHER KIRUBI on 14 June 2021 JOHN ROLAND MINNS on 21 June 2021 JOHN ANTHONY HOBBS on 21 June 2021 MANSUKH PATEL on 29 June 2021 CAROL JAYNE MANJI on 7 July 2021-08-02 PATRICK WALKER on 15 July 2021-08-02 JOANNAH STUTCHBURY on 15 July 2021 If anyone would like to publish an obituary for a Member who has died recently, please send a tribute and photograph of the deceased to the secretariat@mcc.co.ke

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candidates being considered for membership CANDIDATES BEING CONSIDERED FOR MEMBERSHIP 1ST MONTH ON BOARD

CANDIDATES BEING CONSIDERED FOR MEMBERSHIP 2ND MONTH ON BOARD

Proposer Candidate Category

Proposer Candidate Category

Ashwin Gidoomal

Krish Kishinani

Full (18-29) Resident

Manisha Gidoomal

Peter Mathenge

Afamefuna Onyebadi

Full (18-29) Resident

Christopher Kinyanjui Shem Bosire

Full Country

Full (18-29) Resident

- Jeremy Nyakundi

Under 7

Ethan Nyakundi

Under 7

Bruin Stutchbury

Yoann Copreaux

Full Town

- Disha Patel

Full Town

- Shanta Copreaux

Under 7

Amani Copreaux

Under 7

Jane Craig

Devin Powell

Non Resident

Joy Odera

Arnolda Shiundu

Full Town

Bhavnish Chandaria

Nikhil Dodhia

Full (18-29) Resident

Mary Beckmann

Eunice Nyala

Full Town

Kimenyi Waruhiu

Kamau Gachigi

Full Town

- Wanjiku Gachigi

Full Town

- Issa Kamau

Under 7

Imani Kamau

Under 7

Stanley Mumo

June Rienye

Full Town

- Rienye Nyika

Full Town

- Nyika Rienye

Junior Family Town

Liam Rienye

Under 7

Brian Kiai

Solomon Wangwe

Full Town

- Pendo Wangwe

Junior Family Town

Solomon Wangwe

Under 7

Rashesh Patel

Nheel Patel

Roop Pandit

Vivek Pandit

Full Town

Gladys Mboya

Lilian Mbindyo

Full Town

Jairus Nyaoga

Michael Kariuki

Full Town

- Catherine Njuguna

Full Town

- Shawn Kariuki

Junior Family Town

Jairus Nyaoga

Michelle Kariuki

Full (18-29) Resident

Jairus Nyaoga

Joshua Kariuki

Full (18-29) Resident

Jairus Nyaoga

Katricia Kariuki

Full (18-29) Resident

Jane Ngene

Mary Kimingi

Full Town

Jane Ngene

Samantha Wanjiru

Full (18-29) Resident

Sandie Bhachu

Amanda Cotterman

Full Town

- Brian Kelly

Full Town

Diane Prettejohn

Anthea Christian

Full Country

SWEEPSTAKES JULY 2021 Prize

Member Name

Amount

1st

Wangari Murugu

65,366.00

2nd

Frank K. Mwongera

32,683.00

3rd

Robert C. Cork

18,676.00

4th

Caroline Thouless

18,676.00

5th

Brian C. S. Allen

14,007.00

6th

Michael C. Lee

9,338.00

7th

Nathaniel Kangéthe

9,338.00

8th

Vijoo Rattansi

9,338.00

9th

Simon N.C. Herd

9,338.00

Samara McTough

Full (18-29) Resident

Answers to Bird Quiz

SWEEPSTAKES AUGUST 2021 Prize

Member Name

Amount

1st

Dinesh Kapila

65,341.50

2nd

Hugo J. Levitt Johnstone

32,670.75

3rd

Susan Wakhungu Githuku

18,669.00

4th

Robert Charles Cork

18,669.00

5th

Wangari Murugu

14,001.75

6th

Piers G. Bastard

9,334.50

7th

Richard Kimenyi

9,334.50

8th

Vinod Boolell

9,334.50

9th

Mathew John Barton

9,334.50

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Black-bellied Bustard. These two different species are

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For more information and contact details of reciprocating Clubs please contact the Secretary’s office.

MCC reciprocates with 114 Clubs in 24 countries around the world. The Reciprocity Committee invests a great INDIA THAILAND AUSTRALIA deal of time ensuring that these Clubs are worthy of our association and Members are encouraged to submit Tollygunge Club Ltd Kolkata The British Club, Bangkok Bangkok Adelaide Club Adelaide brief reports if they visit or stay at any one of them.

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