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Captain Percy ‘Darby’ Kennedy (H 28) has been a long standing supporter of Uppingham for many years and in particular with his generous support for scholarships and bursaries. In recognition of his benefaction and his lifelong love of sport, Uppingham is now offering the Captain Kennedy Sports Scholarship to a talented boy or girl every year. Captain Kennedy is one of our oldest OUs and he will be celebrating his 100th birthday in 2014. After leaving Uppingham in 1931 he went on to become a pilot with Imperial Airways (the fore runner of BOAC, BEA and British Airways) flying seaplanes down to South Africa, via Rome and Cairo. Derby now lives in Southern Spain and still retains close links to Uppingham.
Michael Thornton (L 50) is delighted to report that the third generation of Thorntons are now at Uppingham following in his footsteps and those of his two daughters Jill (Fd 77) and Sally-Ann (Fd 80). Sally-Ann’s daughter, Emily is currently in Fairfield and her twins Tom and Ben are also entered for September 2014.
1945 Sir John Ure (Hf 45) published his latest book in October 2012 entitled ‘Sabres on the Steppes’ a story of open warfare but also espionage, subterfuge and reckless adventure involving British soldiers, missionaries and mercenaries, horse traders and opportunists who travelled to make their name in the Great Game. It follows his best-selling book ‘Shooting Leave’.
1946 Clive Birch (Hf 46) has published his 2006 novel, ‘A Decent Man’, in e-book format through Thorn Publishing as ‘Gulag to Gold’. It traces the wartime exploits of a reallife Polish SOE operative, reconstructing extraordinary events and people. Clive attributes his wordsmithing to two legendary Uppingham teachers – Toby Belk and Bryan Matthews, the former introducing him to Shakespeare by casting him as Bardolph in classroom studies of Henry IV Pt II, and the latter for condensing a unique, single year Higher Cert English Language and Literature course, so his pupils could discover and emulate modern writing.
we have been granted permission to make Oxford Blue in a converted barn in Upton, just outside Burford.”
1952 Lord Andrew Phillips (WD 52), broadcaster and Liberal Democrat peer, stepped down as Chancellor of Essex University in September 2013. Anthony Hardy (Hf 52) is the Chairman of the Maritime Museum in Hong Kong which was officially opened on 25th February 2013 by the Chief Executive of Hong Kong, Mr C Y Leung. The Museum has received rave reviews from both the press and public. Anthony, a ‘shipping man’ all his life, has been the instigator and driving force behind the establishment of the Museum: firstly in its original location in Murray House, Stanley in 2005, and now in its present position at Central Harbour Pier 8. Hong Kong’s growth and rise in importance has been greatly influenced by its maritime history, and the 15 galleries at the museum show this fascinating heritage in a most interesting and entertaining way. There are many wonderful treasures to be found and it is well worth a visit.
David Silvester (SH 53) has resigned from the Conservative Party, both as Town Councillor and Henley Party Treasurer, and transferred his allegiance to UKIP, for whom he now sits as a Henley Town Councillor.
1956 In February 2013 Frederick (John) Atherton (L 56) moved to North Yorkshire, fulfilling a dream of over 40 years. Now 70, he has recently retired from the Department of Justice as a tribunal judge and is looking forward to more time to play golf, travel and enjoy life.
1957 Our congratulations to Hugh Illingworth (B 57) who has been appointed Commodore of the Square Rigger Club. For further information please visit www.squareriggerclub.org.uk.
1958 Award-winning author and former international investment banker Stephen Maitland-Lewis (WD 58) launched his new financial thriller ‘Ambition’ in February 2013. Stephen and his wife live in Beverly Hills, California and in their home in the French Quarter, New Orleans.
1953 Almost 20 years after coming up with the idea for a soft and creamy English blue cheese, Robert Pouget (B 53) has at last been given the go-ahead to make Oxford Blue in the county of its name. Robert said: “It’s thrilling news. After many years of looking for a suitable premises in the county and going backwards and forwards with planners,
1960 Rick Stein (WD 60) has journeyed through India this year in search of the different cuisines of this colourful and fascinating country. His travels were documented in a BBC2 series and Rick has published a book to accompany the programme.
