sidney sussex COLLEGE annual 2012 the first cohort of women undergraduates in the College and we were delighted to welcome back 23 of the original 25. We also instigated a Decade Reunion Lunch on the Sunday – a more informal gathering than a full reunion dinner and held in its new format for matriculands of 1990–99. It was wonderful to see so many alumni bringing their families to this event, with more than 30 young children running amok in the Master’s Garden. Also in September we saw the return of what we hope will be the first of many informal networking evenings in London, organised by Steve Carter (1996), Lydia Green (2007) and Samantha Corderoy (1992). We would be glad to hear from volunteers who are willing to organise future networking events for Sidney alumni in London.
alumni and development 2013 Saturday 12 January Annual Thornely Society Dinner Saturday 13 February Triennial Engineers’ Dinner Saturday 18 May 1596 Foundation Dinner Saturday 29 June Alumni Reunion and Dinner – Matriculation years 1983, 1984, 1985 Friday 27 September Lady Frances Sidney Circle Afternoon Tea Saturday 28 September Alumni Reunion and Dinner – Matriculation years 2001, 2002, 2003 Sunday 29 September Decade Alumni Reunion Lunch – Matriculation years 1960–69 Saturday 12 October Visit to Bletchley Park
Getting Involved As well as organising events in College, the Development and Membership Office work with the Sidney Sussex Society to organise a programme of events throughout the UK and across the world; regrettably it is only possible for us to visit a limited number of places each year. If you would like to help us by organising an event for alumni in your area or for your year group we would be delighted to hear from you. We would also welcome interest from alumni of all ages who would like to be involved with the Sidney Sussex Society. Whether it is a get-together in your own home, an informal gathering at a local restaurant or a more formal dinner, we can help you make the initial contact with alumni in your area so you can get your event off to a flying start. To discuss organising an alumni event please contact the Development Office, on +44 (0)1223 338881 or alumni@sid.cam.ac.uk.
Future Events A number of events are planned over the coming academic year. All will be held in College unless stated otherwise. 2012 Saturday 10 November 1596 Foundation Dinner Monday 3 December Sidney Alumni Christmas Reception, The Institute for Government, London
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Sidney Sussex Society This year the Society decided to encourage the families of Sidney alumni to attend one of our events every year and a visit to the Imperial War Museum at Duxford was arranged in October 2011. In the morning there were interesting talks from Professor Ann Dowling, Dr Bill Nuttall and Leo McKinstry while events for children were held elsewhere. In the afternoon there were tours of the Museum conducted by enthusiastic guides. Fifty alumni and their guests attended. The Society’s annual Christmas Event was held in the Governor’s Hall at St Thomas’ Hospital in December and was attended by 90 alumni, Fellows and guests. We heard Dick Humphreys talking about Sidney’s links with medicine over past years and Professor Tim Cox on current developments. The Society is grateful to Dr Martin Drage (1989) and Dr John Scoble (1972) for their help in enabling the event to be held in such splendid surroundings. Westminster Abbey was once again packed in April 2012 for Evensong, which was sung by the Sidney Sussex College Choir, followed by the Commemoration of our Foundress, Lady Frances Sidney, whose tomb lies within the Abbey. The Society organised a drinks reception afterwards at the Oxford and Cambridge Club in Pall Mall where we were treated to further performances by the Choir. The event was attended by over 100 alumni, Fellows and their guests.
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