SOMERVILLE MAGAZINE 19
THE YEAR IN REVIEW 2021-22 The Somerville Association this year embraced the return to a full calendar of in-person and online events so packed with reunions, recitals, meetings and celebrations that we couldn’t find space for them all here. We hope the following edited highlights will give you a taste of a bustling and happy year.
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September
The 1970-71 Reunion A shared reunion for Somervillians who matriculated in 1970 and 1971, including a gala dinner.
28
November
Somerville College Carol Concert After a light frosting of snow, Somervillians around the world joined us online and in-person for our annual carol Concert.
5
February
5
Supporters’ Lunch A chance for College to thank the Somerville community for its support, including music from Somerville’s choral scholars and words from recent Access ambassadors.
11
June
March
Spring Meeting Dame Dr June Raine and Dame Kate Bingham shared their expert insights on the pandemic at the Somerville Association’s AGM.
Commemoration Service
28 May
Boat Club Centenary Dinner Pimm’s by the river and a dinner in hall for former Somerville crews all helped raise funds for a new boat for the women’s team in its centenary year.
A moving occasion at which to remember Somervillians who have died this year, featuring an address by Whitehall historian Gill Bennett (1969, History).
25 -26 June
1980-91 Gaudy A beautiful weekend in which we saw the Quad restored to its stunning best for our largest ever Gaudy. Photos this page: Keith Barnes, John Cairns, Jack Evans
