OLD PERSEANS
Laura Barraclough (2020) is currently playing the role of Loren in Nickelodeon’s latest sitcom Goldies Oldies. Laura said “I had a taste for acting during Perse Players’ productions Our House and Thoroughly Modern Millie. Filming Goldies Oldies has been the most incredible experience (including 5 am wake-ups and 12-hour shoot days) but thoroughly rewarding and fun – activities involving liquid nitrogen, slime and special effects became standard!”
OP News Alex Petter (2016) recently won the 2020 BUCS Dan Porter Award for his effort in developing the Cambridge University Cycling Club (CUCC) whilst undergoing treatment for cancer. Despite travelling to Manchester Monday to Friday for radiotherapy, Alex was running the club as enthusiastically as ever; organising training camp, ensuring rides always took place, and running the committee. Alex also won the Sports Club Personality of the Year Award at the inaugural 2020 University of Cambridge Sports Awards for his transformational impact on CUCC.
Tom Harwood (2015) has been appointed as political correspondent for Andrew Neil’s new television channel GB News. In his previous role as Senior Reporter for Guido Fawkes, he regularly appeared on BBC Breakfast, Good Morning Britain, Sky News, BBC Newsnight, and was the youngest ever panellist on BBC Question Time. He also writes a weekly column for The Telegraph.
George Lawton (2016) is co-hosting Primark’s brand-new podcast – All Round Mine. Covering topics ranging from music collections, cooking skills, décor, pets and sentimental items, every week George and Arielle Free will be diving into a celebrity guests’ home, providing a bit of escapism at a time that we all need it!
Covid-19 restrictions did not stop seven OPs teaming up to take part in the virtual Thames Hare and Hounds 68th Alumni Race. Congratulations to Alexander Hunt (2005) who placed 9th out of 282 competitors, and Simon Sampson (2005) for organising the OP team.
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