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West Somerset Free Press
Saturday, 26th June 2010
Jeff 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
A 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
The 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:
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and select the relevant document you wish to view.
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Hugh Takes The Helm
Tuesday, 16th February 2010
Hugh 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
Looking 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
As 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
A 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
On 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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