The London OU Dinner

from OU Magazine Issue 35 2007-2008

Staff News

The London Dinner is the biggest event in the OU calendar and following last year’s success it is once again being held in the prestigious Mandarin Oriental Hotel located in Knightsbridge on Thursday 7th February 2008.

The Chairman of the dinner will be Neil Aitken (L 81) past Director of Finance and Administration for the British Olympic Association.

The price remains the same as the previous two years – tickets are £60 per person (£35 for OUs under 25) and include a bottle of wine with the meal.

Contact Nicola Tyers on 01572 820616 or nmt@uppingham.co.uk

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The Chairman of the dinner will be Neil Aitken (L 81) past Director of Finance and Administration for the British Olympic Association.

The price remains the same as the previous two years – tickets are £60 per person (£35 for OUs under 25) and include a bottle of wine with the meal.

Contact Nicola Tyers on 01572 820616 or nmt@uppingham.co.uk

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OU Magazine Issue 35 2007-2008