Events
Dr Roger Poland - Hong Kong Visit
Anthony Yeung writes:
We had a lovely Chinese dinner in Wanchai (the Yixin Restaurant)
with roast goose, steamed fish, etc. And then following Ricco’s advice,
some of us went to the racecourse in Happy Valley. Glyn provided
the first round of beers which went down rather quickly, while we
tested our luck on a few horses. Dr & Mrs Poland lost on their first
bet and wisely decided that was enough charity for the evening.
L-R back row: Ricco Yeung, King Alfred 2009; Sammy Li, Bishop Fox
Only about two OAs actually won something in the end, while most
1991; Edmund Kwok, Woodard 1981; Wilson Chow, Woodard 2008; of us didn’t even know how to fill in the betting slip. Evidently none
Tak-Ming Chung, King Alfred 1984; Benjamin Hui, Carpenter 1983; of us were members of the Turf Club when we were at King’s.
Anthony Yeung, Meynell 1982.
L-R front row: Jeffrey Hui, Carpenter 1982; Glyn Davies King Alfred
1978; Dr Roger Poland, Mrs Elizabeth Poland
Cardiff Reunion
A small and select group of OAs from 1965 to 2012 met at 33
Windsor Place, Cardiff for drinks and supper. Patrick Scanlan, Head
of History at King’s and also King’s OA Secretary gave a school update
and there was much discussion about school memories. There will
be another Cardiff based event next year.
L-R David Bidgood, Bishop Fox 2012; Paul Guest, Bishop Fox 1965;
Duncan Baird, Tuckwell 1989; Andrew Sumner, Carpenter 1977;
Gilbert Lloyd Meynell 1967; David Price Carpenter 1983;
Patrick Scanlan King’s OA Secretary
London Networking
A fantastic networking event was held in London with nearly
80 attendees who enjoyed a lively evening with canapés and
drinks. The evening was kindly hosted by Steve Ingham OA, CEO
Michael Page and David Leithead MD of Financial Services who
spoke about online social profiles and the value of networking.
The Headmaster of King’s Hall School, Justin Chippendale, also
spoke at the event and we heard about a job opportunity from
last year that had resulted in employment for an OA. Sixth Form
pupils enjoyed speaking to OAs about careers and several offers
of work experience placements were received.
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