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Louise Venner - Meynell 1997
Louise Venner married Gary Hogg at St. Peter’s Church in North
Newton on 22 September 2012. The service was followed by a
reception for 180 guests at Starsland Farm.
One of her bridesmaids was Claire Codd, Meynell 1997 and other
OAs at the wedding were: Dave Tarr, Neates 1997; Ed Wilkes, Neates
1997; Becky Sell, Meynell 1997; Lianne Underhill, Meynell 1995;
Martyn Venner, Bishop Fox 1999; Richard Persey, Neates 1999; Buzz
(James) White, Bishop Fox 2001; Ed Hawkins, King Alfred 1990, Rob
Vile, Carpenter 1989 and Ian Small, Perratts 1989.
Alex Leung meets John Crabtree at Left: Edmond Kwok, Woodard 1981. Right: Robin King, Woodard 1981
Edmund Kwok and Robin King
King’s College
On a recent visit to Hong Kong, Robin King, Woodard 1981
6th Form pupil, Alex Leung has recently received the first arranged to meet up with Edmund Kwok, Woodard 1981 -
John Crabtree Maths Scholarship award after an this was the first time they had met in 30 years!
outstanding first year of maths at King’s College. The award
has been named after Mr John Crabtree, former Head of
the King’s Maths Department who inspired Franklin Heng
OA, Bishop Fox 1984, in his maths studies and has created
an endowment award.
Nick Mason - King Alfred 2011
Congratulations to
OA Nick Mason who
represented Somerset
Under 20’s against Devon
and Cornwall last month.
Players from various parts
Andrew Edwards - Bishop Fox 1985
of the of the county came Andrew Edwards returned to Europe after 10 years in
to participate in a variety Singapore and India, to take up a new role covering Eastern
of skills sessions led by Europe based in Poland, remaining with DHL Logistics in
qualified county coaches and special guest from Bath and Business Development. Specialising in daughters (3) who
England Saxons, Nathaniel Catt. are studying at the Warsaw British School - the eldest is
preparing for IGCSE’s. Still into sport, although struggles
Catt told the players that he had come through the county with work commitments, but recently ran the Warsaw
ranks and enjoyed his county rugby immensely .He talked marathon. Remains in touch with Bruce Maltby, Bishop Fox
of the hard work and the dedicated attitude needed to 1985; Dan Bown, Bishop Fox 1985 and Guy Bartlett, Bishop
succeed in any form of rugby. He also reminded them it Fox 1985 (although they might not realize it!).
should always be enjoyable.
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