London Club Events & News
Dinner Dates 2010
Informal dinners are held at the Devereux, 20 Devereux Court, Essex Strand, Strand, London WC2R 3JJ on the last Tuesdays of January to April, June, September and October at 6.30pm for 7.16pm.; and all old Bradfordians are welcome to attend. Old Bradfordians dine free on their first visit as a guest of the Club.
Dinner dates for this year are as follows (and attending visitors/diners should contact Geoffrey Lister by the Thursday before: email glister@onetel.com or phone 01525 237505
29th June 2010
28th September 2010
26th October 2010
25th January 2011
22nd February 2011
29th March 2011
26th April 2011
continuing...............subsequent dates to be confirmed.
Summer in the City
On 27th July 2010 there will be an informal Summer Get Together, meeting from 6:30 pm at The Devereux Pub (Devereux Court, off Essex Street, The Strand at WC2R 3JJ) for all Old Bradfordians, with or without partners. If you would like to come along and join us, from 6:30 pm please contact Chad Woodward, e mail: chad.woodward@bis.gov.uk or phone: 020 7215 0222. No dress code, no formal arrangements, drinks and bar meals or whatever the group or groups decide. We look forward to seeing you.
Cricket Match - Middlesex v Yorkshire at Lords 25th July 2010
Following our visit to the Oval last May to watch Yorkshire v Surrey in which our county beat Surrey in a thrilling match, Old Bradfordians are invited to join the group to go to this 40 - Over match in the County League. If you would like to come along, please contact David Greaves ('85 - '95) greavesdj@hotmail.com who will then let you have further details about arrangements and meeting place as the date approaches. (Without e-mail 'phone Geoffrey Lister 020 73289358
Ladies Night 2009
The annual Ladies' Night was, once again, an enjoyable occasion. For a full report click here
From left to right: Dr Gavin Craig, President of OBA, and Anita Craig, Dr W Andrew Oddy, Chief Guest and Patricia Oddy, Christopher Parkin, President Old Bradfordians' London Club and Rachel Parkin, Stephen Davidson, Headmaster and Carol Davidson, Geoffrey Lister, London Club Hon. Secretary and Valerie Lister.
David Ellis receiving a gift from President, Chris Parkin on behalf of the London Club and the OBA in appreciation of his 21 years of Outstanding Service.
The Power of Yes
John Hollingorth (1991-1999) is in the cast of The Power of Yes, at the Lyttelton Theatre at the National Theatre, which opened in September and now continues until April 2010. John invited a party of members of the Old Bradfordians' London Club to a recent performance. The play, the story of the build up to and progression of the global financial crisis, pursues and explores chronologically and clinically the actions and roles and problems of bankers, equity investors, financial services advisers government officials, hedge fund managers, industrialists, and journalists. John, a recent Drummond Student of the Club, plays superbly two cameo roles as a Northern Echo journalist and as a bond trader. Could it happen again? Well go and see and reach your own conclusion.
Following the performance John took us back and on stage in a tour of the theatres. We much enjoyed this opportunity and to meet with potential new members of the Club over drinks at the bar before departure.
Click here for the President's report 2009
Becoming a member
If you would like to become a member of The Old Bradfordians' London Club, our Honorary Membership Secretary, David Park, will be delighted to hear from you. David will be please to give you all the assistance you require. Please contact him at d.e.park@dsl.pipex.com.
News of Members
We welcome new members: Alan Bateson (1991-2000) PE Teacher; Rebecca Crabtree (2000-2004) Student of Architecture; Michael d’Arcy (1986-1994) ; Simon Causton (1991-2000) studying to become a teacher; Alex Doherty (1992-2000) Solicitor; Simon Langton (1953-1956) Research Biochemist; Philip Shaw (1968 –1975) Book Publisher; Gerald Turner (1950-1960) Fund Manager, Washington.
The Annual General Meeting 2010
At the AGM, Mick stringer (1955-1961) was elected President, Christopher Parkin (1949-1956) Vice-President and Bill Hammond (1977-1985) Treasurer, with the re-election of Geoffrey Lister (1955-1962), Secretary and David Park (1945-1955) Membership Secretary. Nicholas Levin (1957-1968) joined the committee. Retiring Committee Member, and a former President David Brown (1943-1951) was thanked for his service.
Outgoing President Christopher Parkin hands over to his successor Mick Stringer
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