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We have had the enormous pleasure of seeing a great many OUs at national and international reunions throughout this busy and memorable year. The ever popular London dinner at the Mandarin attracted a full house with extra sparkle generously provided by Nick Wall (Fgh 92) whose company Tails Cocktails provided superb pre and post dinner drinks from their exclusive cocktail range. We are delighted that Tails Cocktails will be appearing again at the 2014 London Dinner. Particular highlights amongst the many events of the past 12 months were the 150th anniversary celebrations of Highfield and the Uppingham Rovers, both held over Speech/Founder’s Day weekend. With a tremendous turn out of over 200 OUs these were both wonderful occasions, full of nostalgia and catching up with old friends, many of whom had not been in touch since leaving Uppingham many years ago. This year’s Norfolk Dinner, chaired by Sir Charles Dunstone (LH 78) was a fantastic evening, with an excellent turn out, which included Johnny Vaughan (LH 79) and Stephen Fry (F 70). Sir Charles and Johnny entertained everyone with their hilarious ‘Uppingham Quiz’ in which guests had to identify such things as the “escape route” from the Waggon and Horses and “smokers’ alley”; the room was filled with laughter throughout. Our thanks to both of them for making it an unforgettable event. Pictures say a thousand words and the following pages of photos illustrate the scope and range of events that have taken place over the past 12 months… Richard Boston OU Association Secretary

London Dinner

7th February 2013 at the Mandarin Oriental

Colin Willliams (L55) and Richard Harman

Harriet Molyneaux (Fd 01), Charlotte Waters (Sa 01) and Charlotte Fitzgerald (Fd 99)

Nick Potter (B 79), Sarah Woodberry (Fd 82) and Chris Robinson (H 79)

Ben Fry (F 96) and Eddie Harrop (J 99) Julian Tolhurst (C 86), James Dutta (WD 86) and Rupert Wood (C 86)

Midd le Eas t Dinner, Duba

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15th February 2013

Alesia Worrall, Richard Boston (B 56), Chris Parker, Richard Worrall, Carrie Parker (née Worrall) (Fd 84) and Rick Tatham (WB 77) Alex Junge, Aimee Smith (Fd 92), Rick Tatham (WB 77), Alison Ringrow, Sam Woodcock (F 76), Campbell Hood, Lucy Queenborough (Fd 94), Louise Hood (née Whitlock) (Fd 99) and Rod Ringrow

Hong Kong

30th March 2013 at the Hong Kong Sevens

On a flying visit to Hong Kong it was great to catch up with a few OUs.

Charlie Manzoni (LH 77) and Chris Sharrock (L 70)

Alex Williams (Fgh 92) and his wife Mia

WESTERN AUSTR ALI A - PERTH

30th January 2013

A small group of the OUs in Perth held a delightful picnic to meet Tony and Carol Keene who were visiting Western Australia. From left to right: Carol Keene, Rodney Pepper (WD 49), John Bird (L 67), Neil Baird (LH 70), Tony Keene (WD 47), Penny Pepper and Charlie Peach (B 96)

Syd ney Dinner

16th May 2013

Oliver Freer (C 78), Alex Stewart (L 01) and Michael Marchbank (WD 45)

Robin Schall (C 45), Ed Watson (M 88), Oliver Freer (C 78), Andrew Gardiner (Fgh 86), Fiona Shield (J 99) and Cara Stewart (L 99)

Highfield 150th Anniversa ry

25th May 2013

Ha rry Judd ’s Charity Cric

An All-Star charity cricket match took place on the Middle on Sunday 9th June. Organised by the School with the help of Harry Judd (F 99), the event raised £23,000 for the Teenage Cancer Trust, the Eyes Alight Appeal and a cricket scholarship. More than 2000 spectators enjoyed a great day’s cricket and saw the School beat the celebrity team which included Steve Harmison, Freddie Flintoff, Robbie Savage, Lee Dixon, Mark Foster, Brendan Cole, Matthew Hoggard and Phil Tufnell, by 5 runs. The coin toss was adjudicated by guest umpire Jonathan Agnew (L 73) and joining the celebrity team was Harry’s brother Thomas Judd (F 97), Nick Thorley (F 99), Duncan Wood (LH 98) and Ben Crowder (Hf 99). During the lunch break auctioneer Nick Grounds (WB 81) helped to raise more than £9,000 from a charity auction. Our thanks go to all the OUs that came along to support and help create a very special day.

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9th June 2013

Jonathan Agnew acts as the guest umpire at the coin toss with captain, Otto Esse (WB 08) and Harry Judd (F 99)

Harry Judd and Freddie Flintoff

Mark Foster

Freddie Flintoff with Patrick Charlton (WD 82)

Norfol Dinner

20th June 2013

Sir Charles Dunstone (LH 78), Johnny Vaughan (LH 79) and Stephen Fry (F 70)

Sophie Mason (née Pellow) (J 95), Toby Pellow (C 95) and Henry Cole (F 00)

Nigel Elgood (H 51) and his wife Anne, David Riddington (WD 49) and his wife Diana, Richard Boston (B 56) and Andrew Riddington (WD 78)

Fa rleigh ’93 Reunion

29th August 2013

Patrick Mulvhill, Johnny Vaughan (LH 79) and Richard Boston (B 56)

Yorks hire Dinner

19th September 2013

Judy Sugden, Anthony Cumming (WD 55), David Sugden (SH 52) and Gay Cumming

Barney Tinsley (C 88), Alex Duckett (C 97) and Oli Duckett (C 95)

Somerset Stuart Wortley-Hunt (LH 04), Annifer Lee and David Lee (C 47)

1993 Leav erS’ Reunion Dinner

21st September 2013

The Ov er 60s London Lu nch

3rd October 2013 at the Cavalry and Guards Club

Julian Wiltshire (H 48) and Peter Matthews (C58)

Gerald Hough (L 66), James Hough (L 65), Timothy Hough (L 61) and Nigel Wilson (L 53)

Our thanks to all those who have attended events in the past 12 months, we hope to see you again over the coming year. Please visit the OU website for up-to-date information and details on forthcoming events or contact Jo Franklin.

Forthcoming events

The London Dinner 13th March The Mandarin Oriental UVRC Dinner 22nd March Uppingham Hong Kong Dinner 2nd April The Hong Kong Club New House 10th Anniversary 27th April Uppingham

Theatre Dinner 11th May Pleasance Theatre, Islington

Speech Day/Founder’s Day 23rd May Uppingham

Nottingham June Over 60s London Lunch 2nd October The Cavalry and Guards Club

Military Dinner TBC

Birmingham November Details may be subject to change We are also considering events in the North West and Bath/Bristol and would be pleased to hear from OUs wishing to attend. In addition, the Uppingham School Choir will be travelling through Singapore, Malaysia and Hong Kong in July 2014, further details to follow.

11th May 2014

All OUs connected with the theatre are invited to attend the 2014 Theatre Dinner to be held at Pleasance Theatre in Islington. Drinks from 5.00pm, slide show/film from 6.00pm, buffet supper from 7.00pm. Partners welcome The cost for supper at Shillbeers (adjoining the Pleasance) is £20 per head (£15 for under 30s) including two courses, glass of wine or pint and coffee. Payments by cheque payable to ‘The Uppingham Association’ or by credit/debit card. If you would like to attend, please contact Jo Franklin at jsf@uppingham.co.uk or on 01572 820616