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Tennis Tournament
The 1st VIII Tennis team took on OAs in
this annual match on 4 July. The OAs
fielded a strong side and were looking for
revenge after last year’s defeat. After 3
rounds of doubles and singles, the School
side again took the honours winning 11
of the 16 matches played. There were
however excellent wins amongst the OAs
from Ian Garnier (1971) in both the singles
and doubles and the irresistible Henry Mills
and Henry Kibble (both 2010) partnership.
The match of the day was the singles tie
between former Tennis Club Captain Sam
Murrell (2011) and this year’s departing Club
Captain Joel Morris (2012). At 5 games all,
Joel powered his way past Sam and took
the match 7–5. Many thanks to the OAs
for playing and thanks to Rupert Waterson
(2012) and Joel Morris who signed off
in style. n
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oa club
Forthcoming events
Mon 24 Sept Hong Kong Reception
6.30-8.30 pm The Excelsior Hotel,
Causeway Bay, Hong Kong
Sat 13 Oct OA Club AGM
11.30 am School
Wed 5 Dec OA Club, Drinks and
6.00-8.30 pm Canapes Reception
Nat. Liberal Club, London
Sat 23 March OA Reunion
2013 Brisbane, Australia
Fri 10 May OA 60s Event
2013 Bath
Tues 14 May OA Golf Day
2013 Frilford Heath
OA Reunion
Brisbane
Australia
Richard Bampton (1961) is looking to
organise an OA reunion in Australia
on Saturday 23 March 2013.
Suggestions for a suitable venue in
Brisbane for an evening meal are
welcome via the OA Office. n
Email: [email protected]
OA 60s Event
A report from David Brice (1961)
Bruce Mackay (1964) and his wife Beverley
hosted this year’s OA 60s event in
Guernsey. Most of us arrived for Liberation
Day on 9 May, enjoyed the festivities and
then, in the evening, Bruce and Beverley
held a highly successful buffet supper for
the group at their home. On 11 May we
toured Castle Cornet in St Peter Port and
in the evening the party dined in the Hatton
Gallery at the castle. The organisation,
food and wine reflected the considerable
taste and great hospitality of our hosts;
throughout, no trouble or detail was
spared and all had a memorable visit. Our
warmest thanks go to the Mackays. n
OA Golf Day
David Blomley (1976) extended a warm
welcome to OAs of all ages to take part
in the 2012 OA Golf Day held at Frilford
Heath Golf Club. Golfers met on 15 May
for early morning coffee and bacon butties
before heading out for nine holes. After a
revitalising lunch, groups continued with
afternoon play followed by a superb dinner
in the clubhouse and prize-giving. Thanks
go to David for organising the annual
fixture. All enjoyed a great day of golf
despite, at times, the adverse
weather conditions. n
Professor Mike Stevens (1968)
President of The Old Abingdonian Club
requests the pleasure of your company
at a
Drinks and Canapes Reception
on
Wednesday 5 December 2012
to be held at
The National Liberal Club,
Whitehall Place, London SW1A 2HE
RSVP by Monday 19 Nov 2012
Alison Lester - OA Office
Email [email protected] or
book online at www.oaclub.org.uk
01235 849098
6.00 pm - 8.30 pm
NLC Dress Code:
Lounge Suit (jacket and tie)
There will be no charge for this reception.
An Invitation to all OAs
www.oaclub.org.uk