Legacies
The Old Pelican Society has been established to recognise those who
have left a gift to King’s College in their wills
The Old Pelican Society (OPS) has more members this year and has
enjoyed more events with the introduction of a school Benefactors’
Day in May. This special day will become an annual event and the
programme for the day allows guests to visit lessons and attend a
service in the Chapel celebrating the support of previous founding
figures in the history of the school. The next Benefactors’ Day will be
Wednesday 7 May 2014.
Chairman of the Society, David Stott OA, Woodard 1945 has been
David Stott joined by Robert Davis OA, Woodard 1952 in promoting membership Robert Davis
and both are very happy to talk about becoming a member. David
Stott - 0208748 5393, Robert Davis - 02072748002.
OPS members, and their partners, have received a distinctive lapel badge in white and gold
enamel (shown in the photo opposite). A codicil template is now also available on the King’s
College website site to download, or please ring the OA Club Office for a copy; this enables
OAs to amend their will in favour of King’s without incurring the cost of a new will. Anyone
considering this option should still seek the advice of their solicitor. Please contact Leisa Lavender
if you are considering leaving a gift to King’s - 012823 328238/07968 104409. You may wish a
particular area of the school to benefit or to discuss named scholarship/bursary awards.
Following on from the very successful House of Commons lunch last December our next OPS event is a Christmas lunch at
the Cavalry and Guards Club in a private dining room (details below). All members will receive a priority invitation before
the event which is extended to fellow OAs and partners. Members of the choir will join us for lunch then entertain guests
with carols and hopefully encourage some to lend their voices!
The Headmaster of King’s College, Taunton requests the pleasure of your company at the
King’s College Christmas Lunch
The Cavalry and Guards Club, Piccadilly, London
Guest speaker: Rear Admiral Sir Robert Woodard, KCVO, DL
Carols by The King’s College Chamber Choir
Lounge Suits Tuesday 10 December 2013 at 12.30pm
12.30pm for 1pm
Ticket: £45.00 (lunch and pre-lunch drink) RSVP by 18 November 2013
In Memoriam
It is with great sadness that we remember OAs and staff who have passed away recently. Please do let us know if our list
is not complete so we can remember deceased OAs in College prayers and publish their obituaries on the OA website.
1946 James Fletcher - Woodard 1953 Jeffrey Coles - King Alfred
1946 John Preston - Meynell 1965 Geoffrey Sunderland - Former Chaplain
1952 Geoffrey Turk - King Alfred 1965 Richard Cope - Meynell
1971 Philip Squire - Meynell
Please contact the OA Club Office, King’s College Taunton, South Road, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 3LA.
Alternatively, email oa@kings-taunton.co.uk or phone 01823 328238
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