Our database of College members is shared with the Cambridge University Development Office. Alumni of the College (with the exception of former HSHS students) are entitled to receive copies of CAM Magazine and a CAM Card, which identifies you as a member of the University. The benefits of a CAM card, and how to receive one, are listed at www.alumni.cam.ac.uk/benefits/camcard. When in Cambridge, members are entitled to use certain College facilities. Please bring your CAM card with you when visiting College. Unfortunately, College has had to increase its security measures recently. It would also be very helpful if you let us know that you are visiting College so that we know to expect you. You can use: • The Dining Hall, Buttery and Bar; • The Library for reading purposes with prior notification; it is not possible to borrow books; • Members are welcome to attend the Alumni Formal Halls which are held once a term. Details are available on the Homertonian pages of the website. Dr Ian Morrison Keeper of the Roll Ms Alison Holroyd Senior Development Officer Mrs Cathy Bogg Roll & Alumni Assistant Tel: 01223 747270 / 747280 Email: roll@homerton.cam.ac.uk Website: www.homerton.cam.ac.uk/ homertonians Join us on Facebook. Details of events and College news are posted on our Facebook alumni page, ‘Homerton College Cambridge Alumni’.
BRANCH CONTACTS AND NEWS During the year, there are groups of Homertonians meeting together around the country. So if you are unable to make it to the Cambridge Reunion, you may find that there is an active group near you. Each group has a local secretary/organiser. Many Homertonians also attend Cambridge University local branches in the UK and throughout the World. If you do not have a branch of Homertonians in your area consult the University of Cambridge Alumni Worldwide Directory at www.alumni.cam.ac.uk/networks.
United Kingdom Branches Cambridge Anthea Wicks 01223 234706 wicks.hmc.eeur@lineone.net
Oxford Dr Dorothy Evans 01865 240209 fidevans@talktalk.net
London Erica Hirsch 0208 941 1084 ericahirsch@hotmail.com
Wessex Coral Harrow 01258 820517 coralharrow@waitrose.com
Jean Carnall 0208 788 0118 jean.carnall@tiscali.co.uk
Yorkshire/Derbyshire Chris Cox 01142314488 c.j.cox@sheffield.ac.uk
Manchester Margaret Blott 01745 570913 mblott_8@yahoo.co.uk Newcastle Elise Wylie 01914 885106 elise.wylie@gmail.com
Cambridge Branch There was a very enjoyable gathering at Jane Westerby’s house in Sawston in February with a good number present. Our thanks to Jane for hosting this. It is good that new members are joining the group. We plan a meeting next term at the College to see and learn about some of the College’s painting and sculptures. The date will be posted on the web site and I shall contact members directly. We are trying to vary the venues for meetings, so if members have suggestions or can offer to host please contact me. Anthea Wicks (née Pearey) 1958 –1960
WHERE ARE THEY NOW? We do not have the current addresses for about 2000 Roll Members. We publish a list of our ‘lost sheep’ on the Homertonian pages of the College website, at www. homerton.cam.ac.uk/homertonians/ lostsheep.html. They are listed by year of entry to Homerton College. If you know the whereabouts of a contemporary listed, please contact us at roll@homerton.cam.ac.uk.
London Branch The undoubted highlight of our year was celebrating the Charter at the Oxford and Cambridge Club in Pall Mall. A record attendance of over 60 people met in November over canapés and fizz, renewing old acquaintances and making new ones. We were delighted that Dr Kate Pretty was able to come and outline to us so clearly
International Branch Southern California Branch Angela Das ad301@cantab.net
the complexities of gaining the Charter. It was good to welcome Ian Morrison and Peter Warner and many members of the Roll Committee to celebrate with us too. The tour of the Club at the end of the reception made everyone keen to return again for future events. Last summer’s meeting was a guided walk around gardens in the City and we also met for drinks soon after the New Year. The garden walk, led by an excellent Blue Badge Guide, took us to an amazing number of delightful gardens that most of us didn’t know existed. Refreshed by a pub lunch, several people then toured the newly opened Galleries of Modern London at the Museum of London. New Year drinks were at The George Inn, near London Bridge. This is another of London’s historic pubs, a galleried coaching inn, and is owned by the National Trust. As usual there was no shortage of conversation though space was at a premium! We meet next in May for a tour of the Royal Ballet School at White Lodge in Richmond Park. This promises to be fascinating,
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