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Western Quad Update
Work on the New Sports Centre by the Leicester pitches began in March and great progress has been made in the last few months.The images on this page begin with the drawings prepared by the School’s architects and show how construction has moved on over the Summer, leading up to a CGI image of how it should look in the Autumn of 2010.
Any OUs wishing to follow progress over the next few months can see a live link to the construction site on the Uppingham School website (www.uppingham.co.uk). June 2009
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Be Remembered at Uppingham
The New Sports Centre is the biggest project to happen at Uppingham in many decades and we are offering OUs, parents, staff and friends of the School an opportunity to have their name, or that of a loved one, commemorated at the site.
Outside the Sports Centre will be an OU Terrace, ideal for watching the 1st XV, and each paving stone in this area will be available for engraving. Similarly more than 100 trees used to landscape the area around the pitches and a number of benches will be made available to those who wish remember a loved one.
If you would like to ‘sponsor’ a paver, tree or bench, please contact the OU Office by email (foundation@uppingham.co.uk) or telephone 01572 820 617
OUs in fashion
After featuring OUs in ‘The Arts’ in last years magazine, we are now looking at OUs in the Fashion industry.There are many successful OUs in this industry ranging from designers to photographers, to models. In these pages we are highlighting just a few of the OUs in this business.
Nick Fryer (M 76) opened his first shop in Burnham Market in 1994 named Gunhill. Gunhill Clothing has grown and developed, with four shops, all selling top names such as Gant, R.M.Williams and Quba. Nick has now developed a successful own label brand.
Dickson Poon (Hf 71) is the Founder and Executive Chairman of Dickson Concepts which has almost 400 shops worldwide for luxury brands such as Ralph Lauren,Tommy Hilfiger and Brooks Brothers as well as the ever-popular Harvey Nicols stores in the UK
David Sawyer (Hf 77) continues to shoot fashion still life in New York city as well as Paris & Milan, as he has been doing for the last 21 years. Some of his most recent projects & clients include Anne Klein, Coach, Dunhill, Nike and Tiffany's.
Tom Warren (HF 01) was signed to Models 1 Agency after being spotted in Covent Garden. He continues a successful career modelling at several fashion shows including Dolce & Gabbana and Bottega Veneta.
After studying styling and photography at the London College of Fashion, Edwina Harrop (J 99) has immersed herself in fashion ever since. After apprenticeships at Gucci,Vogue and Talter, Edwina now works on a freelance basis now assisting the fashion departments for various magazine titles that include the Financial Times 'How To spend it' magazine, Easy Living and Italian Glamour.
Edwina Harrop (J 99) Tom Glover (WD 93) left University and worked abroad before re-inventing the family brand Peregrine which was first established in 1956. He had always wanted to set up a clothing company and used his family history as a background story. He now designs two ranges a year which have appeared on the London, New York and Copenhagen catwalk during 2008. To contact Tom or to find out more about Peregrine please visit his website www.peregrineclothing.co.uk.
Two photographs by Edwina Harrop (J 99)
Pippa Howeson (Fd 98) has always had an interest in fashion especially tailoring after working for an interior designer, Nicky Haslam and seeing his love for fabric. She has since designed for high street brands including Jack Wills and high end designer Selina Blow. She is passionate about British fabric particularly Harris Tweed. Her designs are also brought by private clients from all over the world and from all walks of like even having done a piece for the Aga Khan’s son’s wife and for photographer Ann Leibovitz.
She thinks her love for coats was also inspired by the bitterly cold winters at school and the biting wind walking from Fairfield to Chapel!
50th Anniversary Dinner
2009 saw Uppingham Veterans Rifle Club enter the 50th year of its existence and the club continues in strength with over 110 members of which a third are still actively shooting. In April the club held a guest day where members of the club, their friends and family joined some current pupils to enjoy a mix of shooting activities and a dinner at Bisley- the home of shooting. As well as the traditional target rifle events, participants were able to have a go at black powder pistol, gallery rifle, shotgun and match rifle shot at 1000 yards.
Later in the year, in July, at the 2009 imperial meeting the Uppingham Veterans Rifle Club continued the strong history of its members placing highly in individual competitions and international representation.
Uppingham Veterans placed in the top ten in no fewer than 24 competitions. Antony Ringer (B 79) won the Donegall and the second stage of Her Majesty the Queens’ Prize, as well as placing highly in a number of other competitions. Alex Williams (Fgh 92) won the Duke of Cambridge with an
Emma Cannings (L 95)
outstanding score of 50.9 out of a possible 50.10, ahead of James Watson (L 88), who took 3rd place honours. James also achieved podium places in the Volunteer Force, Overseas Teams Fund Long Range and Berryman competitions. John DorringtonWard (H 73) (took the silver in the Stickledown competition.
Also well deserving of a mention are Antony Ringer (B 79), Chris Watson (M 92) and James Watson (L 88) for their good shooting in both the Queens final and the St. Georges Challenge vase. John Webster (C 70) and Freddie Grounds (WB 89) for shooting the St. Georges final and to Nick Hinchcliffe (Fgh 71) for finishing 5th in the grand aggregate.
Special mention should be made of Isobel Stephenson (L 05), one of our younger members, who had a superb meeting. As well as taking top ‘O’ class honours (and 6th place overall) in the Daily Mail competition, she also represented a significant number of winning teams: the Territorial Army team in the Inter-Services Long Range match, Great Britain in the under 25s match, England in the National Match and Birmingham University in the Universities’ Long Range match.
Once again, a significant number of our members were members of national and international representative teams. Gareth Morris (L 89) and Chris Watson (M 92) represented Wales in the National and Mackinnon matches, competing against Antony Ringer (B 79) and Isobel Stephenson (L 05) who shot for England. Antony Ringer (B 79) was also selected to shoot for Great Britain in the Kolapore match, which they won comfortably over Canada.
With the Commonwealth Games and World Long Range Championships looming in 2010 and 2011, Uppingham Veterans are continuing to represent Great Britain on team tours. Chris (M 92) and James (L 88) Watson have both been picked to tour New Zealand in 2010, and Alex Williams (Fgh 92) is due to receive his first GB cap as a member of next year’s tour to Canada.
OU Masonic Lodge
The Lodge was formed in 1919 and comprises of OUs of all ages, races and creeds and gives them the opportunity to meet regularly. It meets three times a year in London (St James’s Street) and there is a dinner afterwards. It also meets once a year in Uppingham, on a Saturday, and afterwards there is a dinner when guests may be invited and the Headmaster and other staff members often attend.This event provides a useful and enjoyable way of keeping in touch with the School and its developments.
The OU Lodge like all other Masonic Lodges is involved in raising money for a wide range of charities; this has included giving money to the Uppingham Foundation as well as members of the Lodge contributing money for the school for the Chapel extension and the Masonic gates. The OU Lodge is part of the Public Schools Lodges Council, which consists of thirty-two schools Lodges.There is a festival which takes place each year on a Saturday hosted by each school in turn.The activities at the Festival include a chapel service, music performance and lunch; this provides an opportunity to have a look at other public schools and to see something of what they offer to their pupils.
Between 2002 and 2007 the OU Lodge has been successful in attracting a healthy number of new members; however it is still looking to increase the number of members.Therefore any OUs who are interested in considering joining the Lodge can contact :-
Adrian Lewthwaite (M 76):Tel 07961014890, e-mail Adrian.Lewthwaite@Btinternet.com Nick Farmer (WB 96): Email: nickfarmer2000@yahoo.co.uk Clive Burton (WB 54):Tel 01284 828 237, e-mail grenville.clive@virgin.net
Uppingham Rovers
The Rovers had a relatively successful year in the Cricketer Cup with encouraging away victories over Old Brightonians and Rugby.The Rovers however came unstuck against a powerful Repton side containing a number of county players. For the first time in many years the team was able to rely on some exciting young talent who I trust will go on and continue to develop into a strong team in years to come. It does not get any easier though as we have drawn the holders Tonbridge in the 1st Round at the Upper on 13th June 2010. By Hedley Stroud (L 68)
Cricketer Cup Results 2009 Played 10 Won 5 Lost 3 Drawn 1 Abandoned 1
CRICKETER CUP 1st Round v Old Brightonians (a) Old Brightonians 132 all out B Aspell 3/26, S Debenham 2/6 Uppingham Rovers 135 for 3 B Aspell 45* Uppingham Rovers won by 7 Wickets
2nd Round vs Rugby Meteors (a) Rugby Meteors 163 for 8 D Wood 3/34 Uppingham Rovers 165 for 6 C Bennett-Baggs 52 Uppingham Rovers won By 4 Wickets Q-Finals vs Repton Pilgrims (h) Repton Pilgrims 265 for 9 A Lewin 4/52 Uppingham Rovers 221 all out C Bennett-Baggs 58, J Barnett 52, A Lewin 42 Repton Pilgrims won by 44 runs
THE TOUR v Charterhouse Friars Uppingham 203 all out D Wood 77, R Perkins 40 Charterhouse 209 for 7 D Wood 6/44 Charterhouse won by 3 wkts
v Charterhouse Friars Uppingham 204 for 9 dec B Barnett 83 Charterhouse 206 for 4 Charterhouse won by 6 wickets
v Lancing Rovers Lancing 91-3 Match Abandoned Rain v Old Eastbournians Uppingham 243-8 A Lewin 66, DJ Kennedy 52, C Bennett-Baggs 42, S Peters 40 Eastbourne 165 for 6 W Hodson 3/26, A Barton 3/36 Match Drawn v Old Eastbournians (20/20) Uppingham 166 for 5 E Fowler 88* Eastbourne 154 for 8 S Smith 3/23 Uppingham Rovers won by 12 runs
v Old Eastbournians (20/20) Uppingham 175 for 6 S Peters 60 Eastbourne 151 all out H Morrissey 3/6 Uppingham Rovers won by 24 runs
v Old Malvernians 45 over match Malvern 142 all out B Aspell 5/18 Uppingham 143 for 2 C Paxton 78* Uppingham Rovers won by 8 wickets
Old Uppinghamian Clothing and Gifts
Whatever the occasion, whether it’s for you, your family or a friend, Uppingham School Shop stocks a range of OU products.
Scarf & Wrap Cricket Cap Silk Ties & Bow Ties Polyester Ties Silk Cravats Polyester Cravats Blazer Badges Blazer Buttons Socks Chain Link Cufflinks School Crest Cufflinks Champagne Flutes Pint Tankard Half-pint Tankard Whisky Tumbler Bud Vase Wee Dram Set Paperweight Umbrella Shield Maglite Torch New Items Braces Belts Silk Cummerbund Pewter Tankards (Two sizes) Special offers available on:- Cricket Sweater Golf Tee Set Golf Ball Set Scrabble Cufflinks Tie Pin/Brooch Wine Cooler Parker Pen Personal Organiser Wrist Watch Prints (Framed) Prints (Unframed) OU BOXER
SHORTS
Available in all sizes £14.99 boxed Ideal Christmas present! Available from the School Shop
Uppingham Sports & Books Market Place, Uppingham, Rutland. Tel: 01572 822211
OUGs Captain’s Meeting 2009
Our Old Uppinghamian Golfing Society with over 300 members enjoyed another very enjoyable year with good attendance at all our meetings. Our best golfers compete in the major Public Schools golf competitions. Our teams have a good record in the Halford Hewitt and we feature as the 21st most successful school of the 64 schools which play each year at Deal and Royal St George’s. Although this year we lost a very close match in the first round to Repton we then played in the Plate for all first round losers and won through 3 rounds to the semi-final before eventually losing to Rossall in the deciding 3rd match at the 20th hole. Our team was Ewen Wilson (M 85) as Captain, Chris
Gotla (H 68), Edward Allingham (H 81), Sam Debenham (C 90), Nick Freeman (L 70), Damian Pitts (Hf 91), Duncan Wood
(LH 98) and Mark Proffitt (H 76)
In the Grafton Morrish Finals played at Hunstanton and Brancaster we won our first round match v Bradford but lost to Monmouth in the second round. Our team was Ian Jamie (C 90) as Captain, Edward Allingham (H 81), Nick Freeman (L 70), Mark Proffitt (H 76), Sam Debenham (C 90), and Ewen Wilson (M 85). We also played in the Queen Elizabeth Trophy played each year at Barnton GC, Edinburgh but lost in the first round to Edinburgh Academicals.
We enter teams in the 3 Bernard Darwin events.The Over 55s beat Malvern but lost to Tonbridge.The Over 65s lost to Marlborough in the first round.The Over 75s had a very enjoyable day. All these matches played at Woking.We hold meetings open to all members each year at Little Aston, and at a different Merseyside golf course each year (this year at Royal Birkdale, a well attended meeting on last year’s Open Championship course), also at Piltdown, Sussex.
However our main event each year is the Captain’s meeting which was very well organised for us by this year’s Captain Simon Marsh (M 54) and our Secretary Martin Walker (L 67). 32 members and 13 wives/girlfriends joined together at Formby Golf Club for a weekend in September. Society silverware was won this year by Sands Johnson (B 49), David Downes L 59), Chis Gotla (H 68),Tom Hayes (SH 74), Peter Marsh (M 81), Chris Flather (M 70), David Hopkins (WD 60), Derek Bunting (B 45) and Rick Taylor (M 59). We took a team to Borth to play Borth GC in a return match following their team’s visit to Uppingham and match at Luffenham last year.
We play matches each year organised for us by our Area Organisers all round the country against Old Westminster, Old Reptonians, Old Oakhamians, Old Marlburians, Old Sedberghians (both at lIkley and Royal Wimbledon), Old Giggleswickians, Old Oundelians (both at Luffenham Heath and Moortown), Old Lorettonians, Old Nottinghamians, Old Alleynians, Old Rugbeians and Old Malvernians.We also compete each year for the Birkdale Bucket played for by 8 northern public schools at Woodhall Spa.These very social and enjoyable matches are open to all Society members to play in on handicap.The Society Officers elected at the AGM were Derek Bunting (B 45) President, Martin Walker (L 67), Secretary, Mike Ingham (M 66), Treasurer, Ewen Wilson (M 85),Tournament Secretary, and Captain for 2010 David Downes (L 59), who will hold his Captain’s meeting next year at Trevose, Cornwall 11/12th September 2010.
All golfers of any age and golfing ability are welcome. Our subscription is still only £10 PA and young members don’t start paying till they are 25.
OU Hockey
The OU Hockey Club plays the School every year in the Spring Term.As many teams as possible, both male and female, play against the School. Besides the exercise, the OU Hockey Day is a great opportunity to get together with old friends and see if you are still fit enough to take on the School’s Senior Hockey teams! Uppingham now proudly boasts three astroturfs and there is a good chance that you will have the opportunity to play on one of them. If you are interested in joining the OU Hockey Team please contact Nicola in the first instance at nmt@uppingham.co.uk
Arrows Trophy 2009 Report
L-R George Towers (Hf 00), Ben Fry (F 96), John Tildesley (WB 72), Tim Hancock (F 67)
Once again Uppingham entered two boats for the Arrows Trophy 2009 – ‘Uppingham A’ and ‘Uppingham 1’. Taking the helm of ‘Uppingham A’ was Stephen Johnson (SH 74) ably assisted by David (LH 73) and Neil (LH 80) Gavins, Pippa Howeson (Fd 98), Clare Warman (LH 75), Richard Inman (Hf 00) and Mike Oughtred (C 73). ‘Uppingham 1’ was helmed by Rob Gullan (Fgh 99) with Guy Thornton (Fgh 76), Tim Hancock (F 67), George Towers (Hf 00), Henry Arnold (F 01), Ben Fry (F 96) and John Tildesley (WB 72).
As has now become ritual, both teams shared a Gin and Tonic together on the pontoon in Port Solent before setting out to Cowes. Clare had excelled herself this year by producing an enormous lasagna for the crew on board ‘Uppingham A’ whilst ‘Uppingham 1’ had to make do with a rather bland bag of Tesco pasta and tomato sauce... sorry...
The journey over the Solent was uneventful and was a great time to meet and catch up with the rest of the crew. Once in Cowes we all headed up to the Corinthian for a nightcap – our thanks go to Mark Gabbertas (Hf 75) who was unable to sail this year –but did book 4 rooms when he left last year (the bill is behind the bar for you when you next visit!!) time around. With the wind a rather constant force 6 all 23 teams left the shelter of Cowes Yacht Haven and journeyed into the unknown.The racing on the Saturday is made up of 5 fleet races, with the top 4 boats going through to a match racing final on the Sunday and the rest of fleet battling it out in further fleet races.
An enormous start line was laid, and upon noticing a rather substantial port end bias ‘Uppingham 1’ had a perfect start and finished in an astounding first place – quite an improvement from last year! As the racing progressed, so did the wind – steadily picking up with some fairly blowy gusts thrown in to the mix. ‘Uppingham 1’ had a fairly faultless day or that was until just after lunch when having been asked to reef the sails due to ever increasing wind the race started with out us and we finished, well pretty much last... Despite this we ended the day with a rather satisfying 3rd place over all – ensuring that we were through to the match racing. ‘Uppingham A’ had a good day on the water too – the fleet racing was very tightly contested and very few points separated the 23 teams throughout.
Dinner that night was served in the Corinthian with an impressive 200 diners! As ever, the trophies from the previous year’s event were presented followed by a round of rather bizarre singing instigated by Harrow... If anything the evening was a little more subdued than at previous events but this was no bad thing as not only was cold and flu doing the rounds on the boats but we also wanted to be on form for day 2 of the racing.
In stark contrast to the Saturday, Sunday arrived with very little wind but more sun –which certainly pleased certain crew members. The races were short but competitive,‘Uppingham A’ once again had a solid outing and ‘Uppingham 1’ were just pipped to the post and finished 2nd to Winchester. Please see below for the full results table.
It was great to get so many new OUs sailing this year and we would really like to enter three boats next year so if you are interested then please do contact us –ben@fry.org and join us next year. We would like to give a special thank you to Guy Thornton (Fgh 76) who has the thankless task year on year of dealing with the finances for the two boats – never a fun job, but vital if we are to enter….
Ben Fry (F 96)
Position Team 1 Winchester 2 Uppingham 1 3 Wellington 4 Dulwich 5 Shrewsbury A 6 Charterhouse 7 Radley 8 Rugby B 9 Bryanston 10 Malvern 11 Harrow Blue 12 Sherborne 13 Cranleigh 14 Shrewsbury B 15 Rugby A 16 Ampleforth 17 Downside 18 Stowe 19 RGS Guildford 20 Marlborough 21 Harrow White 22 Oundle 23 Uppingham A
