News and Congratulations We are delighted to have heard recently from…
Max Hill QC (72-82), head of Red Lion Chambers and the government’s independent reviewer of terrorism legislation who finished off last year’s Lower Sixth Enrichment Lectures. He fascinated his audience with real life examples of terrorism cases and shared advice about a career as a barrister. Keith Jewitt (70-77) who is launching a book of nature-based haiku poetry entitled, In a Magpie’s Eye – The Jesmond Year in Haiku. All ONs are welcome to attend the book launch at Jesmond Library on Monday 20 November at 6.30pm.
Spotted recently… Gurnam Singh (87-94) pharmacist whose pharmacy was awarded the title, Pharmacy of the Year by the Sunderland Echo. Paul Fernandez (96-01) in the Abingdon Herald, former Biology teacher and Abingdon runner who completed the Virgin Money London Marathon with a memorable personal best of 2 hrs 30 mins 26 secs. The veteran 40 athlete who finished 60th – his highest finish – also came in sixth in his age category.
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Carl Watson (89-94) who lives in Hong Kong informed us that his two children, George and Ellie were spending their summer holidays at Gamesweek – a multi-activity course, based at the RGS. We caught up with them in the school’s Dining Hall and sent photos home to their dad. Gamesweek was founded by Mr Fred Dickinson, sports teacher and his wife, Roz Dickinson. If interested in making a
booking, you can visit the website at www.gamesweek.co.uk. Coincidently, Chris Ward, son of Graham Ward (74-81), communications officer at Novos RFC and the school’s new member of staff in the Sports department was with George and Ellie on the day. Chris and Graham are instrumental in organising the annual John Elders Memorial Match at Novos RFC. Ed: Such a small world!