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Stories from the Old Pangbournian magazine

18/05/2012

The anthology of stories from the OP Magazine are well received and are nearly sold out.

18/05/2012

A reception for OPs who went to sea in the Royal and Merchant Navies and the Royal Marines was held at the Hurlingham Club in west London on May 16th.

Simpson & Percy fall agonisingly short

14/05/2012

Iain Percy & Andrew Simpson (90-95) narrowly miss out on the Star World Championship sailing title in Heyres, France.

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12 April 2011 OPs prominent at Merchant Navy Association church parade

Two OPs play leading roles in MN Association ceremony.

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10 April 2011 Andrew (Bart) Simpson (90-95) win again

Iain Percy and Andrew Simpson triumph in the Star class at the World Cup in Mallorca.

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07 April 2011 Reunion of OPs who left the NCP in 1961 - 50 years ago!

A Reunion is being organised of all OPs who left the Nautical College in the summer of 1961.

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26 March 2011 OP Dinner in HQS Wellington April 20

A reminder to apply for tickets soon!

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26 March 2011 OP Reunion lunch in New Zealand set for April 21

A Reunion of OPs living in New Zealand will take place on April 21 at the Royal Yacht Squadron in Auckland.

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22 March 2011 Argentine veteran visits Falklands Islands Memorial chapel

OP Mike Smith (60-65) accompanies Argentine veteran around Falklands chapel.

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17 March 2011 OPs represented at College Careers Fair

David Nicholson (64-68) takes part in successful event.

David Nicholson (64-68), the HR Manager of Petroleum Geo-Services, was one of 47 representatives of companies, universities and other organisations exhibiting their wares at the annual Careers Fair held at the College March 11.

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15 March 2011 John Webster (46-50) - Coast & Country

Latest one-man exhibition opens at Tryon Gallery in London

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10 February 2011 OP Magazine - Issue 41 published

The 41st issue of the OP magazine mailed out to OPs.

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04 February 2011 Details of Dennis Scott-Masson memorial service

A memorial service for Captain Dennis Scott-Masson (44-46) will be held in the Falklands Islands Memorial Chapel at 3.00pm on Friday 6th May, 2011.

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21 January 2011 Over 60s lunch a big success

Bangers-and-mash at the Turf Club in London.

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21 January 2011 Guest of Honour at 58th OP Dinner announced

Patrick Derham (74-78), the current Headmaster of Rugby School, has agreed to be Guest of Honour at the 2011 OP Dinner.

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10 January 2011 The 2011 OP Magazine

Issue 41 of the OP Magazine will be sent to OPs during February, 2011.

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10 January 2011 Memorial Service for Dennis Scott-Masson (44-46)

A Memorial Service will be held in the Falklands Islands Memorial Chapel for Captain Dennis Scott-Masson CBE in May, 2011. Further details will follow.

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31 December 2010 New date for 2011 OP Dinner

Due to the royal wedding the date of the 2011 OP Dinner has been moved to Wednesday April 20th.

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22 December 2010 Memories of R589281

Peter Tambling (50-53) recalls a nautical career.

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26 November 2010 OP Society wreath laid at Tower Hill

Miles Eden-Smith (54-57) lays wreath on behalf of OPs at the Mercant Navy Memorial, Tower Hill, on Remembrance Sunday November 14th, 2010.

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24 November 2010 OP authors two books in one year

Colonel Ewen Southby-Tailyour (55-59) produces two books during 2010.

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18 November 2010 Remembrance Sunday 2010

The Chairman is invited to the Service of Remembrance to lay a wreath on behalf of Old Pangbournians

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10 November 2010 Successful OP Day

Around 50 OPs of all vintages enjoyed a return to the College on OP Day, Saturday November 6th.

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02 November 2010 OP's invited to 2011 Founder's Day

Founders Day will be held on Saturday 2nd July 2011

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30 October 2010 OP Admiral and College Governor criticises defence review

Michael Layard (49-53) writes to The Daily Telegraph.

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14 October 2010 OP golfers win again!

The OP Golf Society gains revenge for last year's defeat by College golfers.

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13 October 2010 Worcester, Conway and Pangbourne meeting

The President of the Conway Club and Chairmen of the Old Worcester's and Pangbournian's meet in London.

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16 September 2010 2011 Australasian Reunion set for Singapore

The Conway, Worcester Pangbourne (Australasian) Organising Committee will be holding another Reunion in Singapore on May 26-29, 2011.

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10 September 2010 OP representatives attend Service of Commemoration

Three OPs attend Service at Pangbourne College plaque at National Memorial Arboretum at Alrewas, near Lichfield.

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10 September 2010 Success for OP Under-21 XV

OP Under-21 XV scores a resounding success in Cronk Cunis tournament at Richmond RFC.

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07 September 2010 Two OP Reunions organised in Australia

OP Reunions set for Melbourne & Sydney in September and October.

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02 September 2010 South Australia wins bid for world's oldest clipper ship

The last Devitt & Moore ship in existence, 'City of Adelaide,' has been saved from destruction and will be moved from Scotland to Adelaide, South Australia.

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24 August 2010 OP Reunion in Sydney

OP Reunion in Sydney set for October 22

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16 August 2010 Setback for Simpson & Percy

Skandia Sail for Gold regatta, Weymouth Bay

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30 July 2010 OP Rugby XV to tke part in old boys tournament

Event set for Bank Holiday Monday August 30 at Richmond RFC

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29 July 2010 OP v College, T20 Cricket Match

Now in its fourth year, the OP T20 cricket match versus the college has established itself as one of the highlights of Founder’s Day – and this year’s match didn’t disappoint.

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27 July 2010 OP XV to take to rugby field

Team is entered into annual Old Boys' tournament at Richmond August 30th.

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19 July 2010 Founders' Day 2010

Guest Speaker: Lt Col Angus Fair DSO* (OP 1983-88)

This was the 93^rd Founders Day at the College. The sun shone and the day seemed to go without a hitch.

This year guests included those who left Pangbourne in the 1980’s and 1990’s. This is a rolling programme introduced by Headmaster Thomas Garnier four years ago whereby different specific decade groups would be invited back to the College.

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06 July 2010 PangAf expedition funds for the College

Three OPs raise £775 for Pangbourne College

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26 June 2010 Successful OP Golf Society outing

OP Chairman Mark Dumas wins the prizes at Hankley Common GC

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25 June 2010 OPs with Army background hold a Reunion

First ever reunion of OPs who are serving or had served in the Army held in London June 21st.

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23 June 2010 Evensong Thanksgiving for Trevor Turner

An Evensong in Thanksgiving for the life of Trevor Turner OP (39-43) took place on Tuesday 22 June 2010 in The Chapel at Sutton’s Hospital in Charterhouse, Trevor’s home for the last 18 years. Each of the Brothers at Charterhouse has a Governor; Trevor felt privileged to have one of the three Royal Governors, His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, who was represented at the service by Sir Brian McGrath GCVO.

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23 June 2010 Founders' Day 3 July 2010

All OPs and their families welcome.

Designated OP area: Big Side. Designated OP Parking: Bowden Playing Fields

Parade: 10.00hrs
OP v College cricket: 13.00hrs
Beat Retreat: 16.30hrs

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23 June 2010 'Naval Review' article about Cdr. A.B. Goord (25-27)

Indian Navy highlights role played in its development by Old Pangbournian.

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04 June 2010 Bar to DSO for Lt. Col. Angus Fair (81-88)

Rare achievement by OP serviceman

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04 June 2010 PangAf expedition reaches Cape Agulhas May 28

A four month journey of 25,000 kms (15,625 miles) ends successfully.

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26 May 2010 PangAf expedition update

Milestone reached on May 11th

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11 May 2010 PangbourneAfrica expedition reaches Botswana

The five-man PangAf expedition closes in on its final destination

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18 April 2010 The 57th OP Dinner

OP Dinner at the College April 16 one of the best for years.

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18 April 2010 "Voices from the Bridge"

Recollections of Members of the Honourable Company of Master Mariners. OP Captain Ian Tew (56-61) contributes chapter to new book on the British Marchant Navy.

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09 April 2010 OP chairs roundtable on banking ethics

OP Michael Smith (60-65) organises forum on banking ethics in London

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03 April 2010 PangbourneAfrica expedition in Ethiopia

OPs reach Ethiopia in late March

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12 March 2010 OPs from the 50s Regroup at The Bell, Hordon-on-Sea

On Thursday 11^th March the “Fifties Group” of OPs met at The Bell Inn at Horndon-on-the-Hill in South Essex.

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08 March 2010 PangAf expedition reaches Luxor

Five weeks after departure from Pangbourne, the PangAf expedition has reached Luxor in southern Egypt.

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25 February 2010 New Editor of OP magazine appointed

Barney Spender (76-81) agrees to edit OP magazine

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24 February 2010 PangbourneAfrica expedition update

OPs reach Egypt safely

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22 February 2010 GIRLS OP HOCKEY MATCH VS THE COLLEGE

Lucy Hamblin-Rooke provides an update

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01 February 2010 PangbourneAfrica expedition departs

Three OPs and two friends set out on 11,000 mile journey to raise money for charity.

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28 January 2010 57TH OP DINNER SET FOR APRIL 16

Invitations to the 2010 OP Dinner being despatched in January

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23 January 2010 Another great win for Bart Simpson

Iain Percy and OP Andrew 'Bart' Simpson (90-95) win the Star class world title in Rio de Janeiro

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23 January 2010 World Champion Andrew 'Bart' Simpson (90-95)

Iain Percy and Andrew Simpson take gold in Brazil

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18 January 2010 West Country 50's Lunch, Resounding Success

The “Fifties Group” lunch, loosely intended for those living in the Dorset, Wilts and Somerset area was held shortly before Christmas at The King’s Arms, just off the A303 near Wincanton.

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07 January 2010 PangbourneAfrica expedition prepares to depart

Three OPs plan to drive 30,000km to raise funds for charity

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31 December 2009 More about 'City of Adelaide' campaign

Second OP involved in efforts to save the ship

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10 December 2009 Last Devitt & Moore ship under threat

'City of Adelaide' clipper ship threatened with demolition

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03 December 2009 OP Society reception for Olympic gold medal winner

The OP Society celebrated Andrew Simpson's (90-95) gold medal at the Beijing Olympics at a reception on board HQS Wellington in London on November 30th.

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16 November 2009 OP Society remembers

Wreaths laid by OP Society in memory of OPs who gave their lives for their country

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25 October 2009 OPs help raise money for Falklands chapel

Golf quartet among winners in golf competition in aid of Falklands Islands Memorial Chapel Trust

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22 October 2009 Book contract signed

Illustrated History of Pangbourne to be published in 2016

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16 October 2009 Royal Yacht Squadron OP Dinner

Fifteen OPs and two ex-Conways (OC) gather for dinner at the Royal Yacht Squadron (RYS) in Cowes.

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10 October 2009 OPs Lose For First Time Against The College

The annual 12-a-side golf match between the OPs and the College took place at Goring & Streatley GC on October 6th. For the first time in recent years the College, who have a squad of 16 decent golfers this year, triumphed by three and a half points to two and a half points.

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14 September 2009 Brave act by OP leads to his death

OP John Faber (38-41) dies after trying to save a 13-year old girl from drowning.

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07 September 2009 Lionel Stephens honoured by OP Society

Portrait of Lionel Stephens presented to the College

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07 September 2009 OP Society 76th AGM

The 76th Annual General Meeting of the OP Society was held at the College on Sunday September 6th.

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11 August 2009 Pangbournians at rowing's World Junior Championship

Pangbourne represented at WJC at Brive, France

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08 August 2009 Another Simpson victory

European championship win for Percy & Simpson

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04 August 2009 Victory for 'Battle of the Nile' team

Through their outstanding efforts in the Triathlon Sprint Relay, the Battle of the Nile team raised over £2500 for the Alzheimer's Society.

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29 July 2009 Angus Fair in Afghanistan

Lt. Col Angus Fair, CCCC in 1989 and now commanding officer of The Light Dragoons battle group in Afghanistan, writes of his experiences in The Times (July 28, page 8)

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06 July 2009 OPs & Founders' Day 2009

Strong OP element in 2009 Founders' Day

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02 July 2009 OP Golf Society meeting July 1

The OPGS held its 50th anniversary meeting at Hankley Common GC July 1 in 30 degree heat

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12 June 2009 Sir Robin Gillett (39-43) honoured

Lord Mayor of City of London attends memorial service

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08 June 2009 Mike Hailwood (54-56) recalled

30th anniversary of Mike Hailwood's last win in the Isle of Man TT festival remembered by the current MotoGP world champion

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01 June 2009 Hong Kong Dinner 2009

Old Pangbournians join the Headmaster, Thomas Garnier, for dinner in Hong Kong.

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14 May 2009 Lionel Stephens praises Hurlingham Club Dinner

Lionel Stephens - known by most simply as 'Steve' - was deeply touched by the gestures of goodwill he received at the dinner and writes....

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06 May 2009 OP Hurlingham Club Dinner

Hurlingham Club Dinner huge success...

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28 April 2009 Tom Brown playing for Sweden

After working in Sweden for three years Tom Brown has qualified to play for the Swedish National Rugby Team.

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30 November 2008 Charles Heron-Watson honored

CHARLES HERON-WATSON (57-61) was honored at the end of November with an honorary Merchant Navy Medal award for services to the welfare and education of the dependents of needy merchant seafarers according to an article in The Times.

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30 September 2008 Gold Medal at the Beijing Olympics

ANDREW SIMPSON (90-95) wins a gold medal at the Olympic Games in Beijing.

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02 January 2008 Knighthood for Garth Morrison

GARTH MORRISON (56-61) receives a Knighthood from the Queen.

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