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OVERSEAS BAG
NIGERIA
ADETUNJI ADESINA (M79-81) sent Xmas greetings and said it was
very kind of me to remember we overseas OF, including many in
Nigeria.
SOUTH AFRICA
David and Ann Copeman with Bob and Elana Holland
GUY BROOKE-SMITH (S41-44) sent in a great update in February
2019 which you can read in full on the website. His update was as
a result of me asking for some advice about places for my eldest
daughter and family to visit in South Africa. When he retired in
1995 they moved down to the Garden Route in the Southern Cape
which he found very beautiful. Sadly he had to sell up and his son
offered them a cottage on their farm, 10 Km outside Louis Trichardt,
Limpopo.
MALAYSIA
DAVID COPEMAN (K42-49) and his wife Ann were on the Queen
Mary 2 for 94 nights departing Southampton on 10 January 2019.
On 10 February they docked in Penang for a memorable if brief
visit. They were greeted by Elana Holland and BOB HOLL AND
(R57-65) who took them on a tour around George Town with a
visit to Khoo Kongsi – a gated Chinese temple complex recording
successive generations of settlers. They had an enjoyable lunch at
Bob’s club, The Penang Club [pictured with Elana & Bob standing].
NEW ZEALAND
(K59-62) responded to Chris Shaw’s email
following the atrocity in Christchurch. He said “As has been said so
many times, this was not New Zealand! It is not what we are about,
it has been devastating to us. The whole country is in mourning for
the tragic loss of life, our hearts broken still go out to the victims
and their families! It will take time for us to recover however the
whole population has come together to condemn racism!”
RICHARD BEARNE
SIMON BETNEY
(G74-79) also responded to the tragedy with
similar thoughts.
NICK MARSDEN (G72-76) was sad to hear the news of the death
of contemporary Rich Jenkinson at the age of 62. He went on to
say that he hasn’t retired yet, but he is finding the idea increasingly
appealing! He is still writing novels and was working on a novel at
the time.
DAVID NEWSON (S54-63) had news in October 2018 that the
recent earthquake had not troubled them. David was continuing
to enjoy retirement and Frances finishes her job at the end of
November 2018. They will then become full time grandparents!
David also contributed to the Noyes Fludde debate.
Finally, the Wizard of NZ (IAN CHANNELL (42-45)) was pleased
to receive my Christmas message as well and sent “Merry Winter
Solstice from the upside-down Wizard celebrating the Summer
Solstice.”
Mike Bullock
MIKE BULLOCK (R55-59) went into hospital in January for a knee
revision on his right knee (a re-replacement). He sent this photo
of him in his Fram rugby jersey which he proudly wears when it is
cold. He had an amusing story of hitting DAVE L ARTER (R51-57)
for a six on the front at school and meeting him again in Rhodesia
when an English team toured. He contributed to the Noye’s Fludde
correspondence and had been in touch with BILL PAYNE (55-59)
as a result.
JAMES CAMPBELL (M74-82) was very helpful giving advice for my
daughter’s visit. He recommended people stay at or close to the
Waterfront in Cape Town which my daughter subsequently booked.
ADAM PHILLIPS (G78-83) was also really helpful and his wife
Fiona was even able to offer accommodation at a couple of lovely
properties she owned in Cape Town with view of Table Mountain
and in the winelands on a secure golf estate near Franschhoek.
SPAIN
IAN FOSTER (K46-53) passed on Christmas wishes and said that all
expat OFs always appreciated hearing from me around the world.
RAPHAEL MARCOS (G12-13) provided an up to date email and
postal address and said that he had fond memories of his time at
the College. Hopefully he will provide an update for a future OB.
LOURDES RODRÍGUEZ (P92-93) also provided an up to date email
and postal address in Madrid.
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