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West Somerset Free Press

Saturday, 26th June 2010

West Somerset Free PressJeff Cox (1961-1970) has just published a book on the local weekly newspaper, the West Somerset Free Press, which his family - Old Queenians stretching back to the 1880s - ran for 120 years.  The West Somerset Free Press celebrates its 150th anniversary in July.  Over the past three years, Jeff has read every copy of the paper since that first edition on July 28th 1860 and in his new boo... read more

Reunion of Friends

Sunday, 20th June 2010

Reunion of FriendsA reunion was held on Saturday 19th June 2010 at Queen's for the leavers of 1970, the event attracted over twenty OQs and their guests.  The evening was organised by Stephen Penny with the support of others in the year group and of course Kim Boalch, the schools Alumni Relations Manager.  OQs had travelled from far and wide, South Africa, Mexico, Canada but to mention a few. Thank you a... read more

Summer 2010 Newsletter Out Now

Sunday, 6th June 2010

Summer 2010 Newsletter Out NowThe Summer 2010 OQA Newsletter is now available for download. For those of you that have not received one already, please register on this site if you would like to received the thrice yearly by post.  To view any of the newsletters electronically please navigate using the left hand menu to: New and Events > Download Newsletters and select the relevant document you wish to view.  ... read more

Hugh Takes The Helm

Tuesday, 16th February 2010

Hugh Takes The HelmHugh Francis (1964-76), OQ and member of Queen’s Lodge, took part in the London Marathon last year, raising £4,000 for the Rona Sailing Project to which he has given a week of his annual leave each year for the past 35 years. The aim of the Rona Sailing Project is to provide (through the medium of sea training in offshore craft) opportunities for disadvantaged and disabled young peopl... read more

Henry Hunt: Pure British Attire

Monday, 1st February 2010

Henry Hunt: Pure British AttireLooking back over the past year, that has flown by so quickly, I cannot quite believe how far I have come in what seems such a short time. Last year I was a student studying at one of the top three Fashion Design universities in London, with far off dreams of having my own high end fashion line… and now I am 20 years old, self employed with my own flourishing country clothing brand –... read more

OQA Sponsors Felicity

Friday, 1st January 2010

OQA Sponsors FelicityAs part of the medical degree at King’s College London, students must organise their own 8 week placement at the start of the 5th year, known as the elective. This is an opportunity to explore career options and experience medicine in a different culture or country and therefore lots of us use it as an excuse to go abroad! For my elective I spent 8 weeks at Wellington hospital in the capita... read more

Exeter Christmas Dinner 2009

Saturday, 12th December 2009

Exeter Christmas Dinner 2009A record number of 56 OQ and Guests sat down to this years dinner held as usual at The Exeter Golf and Country Club. Our President Chris Bradnock accompanied by Jennifer was in the chair and Stephen Lawson acted as Master of Ceremonies. We were delighted to welcome and entertain retiring teachers Justin Backhouse, Terry Stirzaker and John Chidgey together with their wives. Our Alumni Relations ... read more

Oxford and Oxford Brookes Reunion

Thursday, 26th November 2009

Oxford and Oxford Brookes ReunionOn 24th November, the OQs of Oxford reunited for an evening of good food, drink and company. We had a positive turn out of about 15 with both Oxford University and Brookes represented fairly evenly - including Chris Alcock as our honorary student guest. It was nice to set aside an evening for old friends whilst still in the city; often difficult to achieve with so many busy schedules. Thank you ... read more


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