The Somerville Association Year in Review

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

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.

5

March Spring Meeting

Dame Dr June Raine and Dame Kate Bingham shared their expert insights on the pandemic at the Somerville Association’s AGM.

11

June Commemoration Service

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

1980-91 Gaudy

A beautiful weekend in which we saw the Quad restored to its stunning best for our largest ever Gaudy.

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.