Old Ipswichian Club - Event Diary



Eton Fives Results 2009-2010 Season to date Friendly Match Westminster 9th September Old Ipswichians beat Jesters 2-0 Tim Fletcher & David Cox beat Ewan Thompson & Hamish MacKenzie 4-12, 5-12, 12-6, 12-7, 12-8 Oli Watts & Jamie Hepburn beat Richard Dennis & Michael Millership 12-5, 12-1, 15-11 League II - Westminster 21st September Old Ipswichians lost to Old Etonians 1-2 Tim Fletcher & P.Forrest lost to W.Sorrell & A.Illingworth 4-12, 3-12, 6-12 D.Cox & R.Wood lost to S.Randall & E.Gardner 9-12, 3-12, 15-12, 9-12 M.Graves & J.Levick beat R.Wallace & T.Innes-Ker 12-7, 12-9, 12-9 League II Westminster 30th September Old Ipswichians lost to Berkhamsted 0-3 M.Graves & D.Cox lost to A.Joyce & M.Herring 0-3 11-13, 4-12, 4-12 O.Watts & D.Leach lost to A.Theodossi & P.Bird 0-3 9-12, 5-12, 9-12 S.Woolfries & T.Thakerar lost to C.Holroyd & J.Steadman 2-12, 6-12, 9-12 League II Ipswich 4th October Old Ipswichians lost to Old Edwardians 1-2 P.Boughton & S.Burnell lost to C.Friend & N.Bunyan 0-3 11-13, 9-12, 6-12 W.Gibbons & E.Boughton beat R.Malik & N.Cox 3-1 10-13, 12-6, 12-9, 12-10 A.Dunlavey & A.Aujla lost to P.Scholey & G.Scholey 2-3 12-9, 13-12, 3-12, 7-12, 10-15 League II Westminster 15th October Old Ipswichians lost to Old Salopians II 1-2 D.Cox & D.Leach lost to T.Gerrard & D.Howie 1-3 10-12, 12-7, 7-12, 8-12 M.Graves & P.Forrest beat M.Quinn & C.Webster 1-3 11-15, 12-8, 12-9, 12-4 S.Woolfries & T.Fletcher lost to H.Turnbull & J.Saunders 0-3 12-13, 10-12, 5-12	Posted: 21/10/2009




O.I. Fives v Old Edwardians Ipswich Report by Peter Boughton Burnell and P Boughton at first pair lost to Friend and Bunyan 11:13, 9:12, 6:12. Lots of long rallies, mostly finished unfortunately by the Eds winning the point. Courtney on inspirational form, oblivious of the problem of the sun reflecting on the sight screens and seeming able to get the ball up no matter where he flicked an arm out to - he just kept laughing! OIs cause not helped by Steve injuring his groin trying to get to yet another at the back that took an unexpected trajectory after bouncing. Won second pair, Will Gibbons & Boughton E v Res Malik and Nigel Cox 10:13, 12:6, 12:9, 12:10 Gibbons, as he had promised beforehand, was hungover, so all was well. All therefore hinged on the third pair with Alex Dunlavey making a welcome return and Ahrandeep Aujla from the School making what I think was his first appearance in OI colours, playing against Scholeys Pete and George. Went to 2;2, set at 10:10 in the fifth. We got two points ahead then managed to lose the next five. Full scores 12:9, 13:12, 3:12, 7:12, 12:15 So a pretty close match, very enjoyable ( if tinged with frustration) and a full session in the Greyhound afterwards. Fives like it should be!	Posted: 06/10/2009




Keith Harris It is with deep sadness that we post the news that OI Keith Harris passed away at the end of last week. The funeral will be taking place on Wednesday the 7th at 12.00 noon, St Margaret's Church. There will be a private family burial after the service. Our thoughts are with the family at this difficult time.	Posted: 02/10/2009




Annual Ipswich Dinner - Book Early! The Old Ipswichian Annual Dinner Saturday, 19th December 2009 Time: 6.30 for 7.30pm (AGM 6.30pm) Guest Speaker - TBA Ł35 per head (Ł20 for those OIs who left school in or since July 2004) Dress Code: Black Tie To book a place please contact John Ward Tel: 01787 210551 Email: johnplward@hotmail.com Cheques, payable to the OLD IPSWICHIAN CLUB, must be posted by Friday 27th November 2009 to: John Ward, Tills Farm, Boxford, Sudbury, Suffolk, CO10 5JJ Alternatively, send an email to obtain account details for electronic payment.	Posted: 23/09/2009




Special September Evening! We are lined up a very special evening for our 40's and 50's reunion which coincides with the book launch of Ipswich School - A History in Photographs by John Blatchly and Stuart Grimwade Friday 25th September 2009 6.30 – 8.30pm All OIs and partners are welcome to come along but we particularly hope to see a good turnout from those of you that left between 1940 and 1960. This will be a very special evening as not only is this an opportunity to connect with your former colleagues, we have also arranged for the evening to coincide with a special book launch. John Blatchly and Stuart Grimwade have very recently finished writing the book and the authors have very kindly agreed to introduce it. Ipswich School - A History in Photographs illustrates some of the best photographs in the school archive and museum collections from the 1850s to the 1980s and briefly to the present day. The authors' talks are always fascinating and you will have an excellent opportunity to be the first to see and purchase copies of the new book, a sequel to A Famous Antient Seed-Plot of Learning. The evening will start at 6.30pm when there will be the opportunity to enjoy the free bar and a buffet followed by the talk at approximately 7.00pm. There will plenty of time after the talk to catch up with friends whilst enjoying another drink from the bar! This will be an extremely enjoyable and interesting evening and we hope you will be able to join us. If you could let us know if you are able to make it this will help with catering so please email oldipswichians@ipswich.suffolk.sch.uk or telephone Carole Day on 01473 298961.	Posted: 10/09/2009




Artists Unite Our President’s Event for 2009 is going to be an exhibition of art. The event will provide an opportunity for Artists and Photographers (Amateur and Professional) to display their work, and have the added bonus of knowing that a proportion of the proceeds will be going to a very worthy Charity (East Anglian Air Ambulance) The exhibition will be held at the School (Little School) on the evening of Friday 27th (VIP reception) and all day on Saturday 28th November (public) We hope that Old Ipswichians, Parents, Senior School pupils and Ipswich School staff will support the exhibition by exhibiting or attending. CONDITIONS – Exhibitors will be required to donate at least 50% of the sale price to the nominated Charity. Early notification of information relating to intention to exhibit including number, size and medium is requested by 6th September 2009 OTHER INFORMATION For any other information or to register your interest contact Carole Day: oldipswichians@ipswich.suffolk.sch.uk or call on 01473 298961	Posted: 24/08/2009




Half Blue for Annabel Griffiths Cambridge Ladies Half Blues Congratulations to Annabel Griffiths (Gonville & Caius & Ipswich) and Karen Hird (St. Catharine’s & Wycombe HS) have been awarded half blues in the 2009 Varsity Match. The first time that half blues have been awarded in the ladies match.	Posted: 15/06/2009




Eton Fives 28th March O.I.'s beat Ipswich School 2-0	Posted: 30/03/2009 Fives results...




Eton Fives 4th March Friendly v Old Salopians played at Westminster. O.I.'s lost 2-0 14th March League 2 v Old Olavians III due to be played at Ipswich. O.I.'s won 3-0 Olavians conceded all 3 pairs 14th March v Ipswich School played at Ipswich. O.I.'s won 2-0	Posted: 18/03/2009 Fives results...




Eton Fives 24th February League II O.I.'s beat the Old Westminsters II 3-0 at Westminster.	Posted: 02/03/2009 Fives results...




Eton Fives Varsity Match Eton Saturday 7th March. Three O.I.'s will be representing Cambridge University in this years Varsity Match. Annabel Griffiths has been selected to play first pair in the ladies match and Ollie Watts and James Westrip will be playing for the Cambridge Penguins at first and third pairs respectively.	Posted: 02/03/2009




Eton Fives 25th February. The O.I.Eton Fives Statistics 1966-2008 have been updated.	Posted: 25/02/2009 Fives results...




Eton Fives 19th February League II O.I.'s lost 2-1 to the Old Millhillians at Highgate	Posted: 20/02/2009 Fives results...




Overseas reunions Development Director visits Old Ipswichians in Hong Kong, New Zealand and Australia Ipswich School Development Director, Graham Papenfus, will be joining Old Ipswichians and their guests when he travels to Hong Kong, New Zealand and Australia towards the end of July and beginning of August this year. Two reunions have been confirmed for: Hong Kong Wednesday 22nd July(coincides with a Geography school trip visiting China and Hong Kong) Wellington, New Zealand Saturday 25th July 2009 Reunions in Australia have been penciled for: Melbourne Friday 31st July 2009 Sydney Saturday 1st August 2009 Brisbane Tuesday 4th August 2009 If you are able to join me at any of the above reunions or have any questions please contact me on gnp@ipswich.suffolk.sch.uk or 00 44 1473 298 964. I look forward to meeting as many Ois and their guests as possible.	Posted: 06/02/2009




The OI Club introduces a new Honorary Secretary Keith Harris, OI joins the OI Club as Honorary Secretary. Keith can usually be found in the Development and Archives Suite on Tuesday mornings. Contact Keith on kh@ipswich.suffolk.sch.uk	Posted: 04/02/2009




The Chapels and Music of Ipswich School A wonderfully illustrated book, superbly produced by Dr Blatchly and Richard WIlson, outlines the music and history of Ipswich School. Available for Ł5.00 = 50 p & p from Carole Day Ipswich School, Henley Road, Ipswich IP1 3SG. Cheques payable to Ipswich School	Posted: 04/02/2009




Eton Fives Thursday 15th January League II. O.I.'s lost 2-1 to the Old Carthusians at Highgate. Thursday 22nd January League II. O.I.'s lost 3-0 to Highgate School I at Highgate.	Posted: 19/01/2009 Fives results...




Eton Fives Ipswich Tournament for the Graves Cup Final: Peter Forrest and Alex Yusaf (Old Ipswichians) beat Mike Fenn (O.I.) and Nick Bunyan ( Windsor & Eton) 12-9, 12-1, 12-8 The Scholey family were triumphant in the two Plate competions, father Peter winning Plate A and son George Plate B. Plate A: Peter Scholey (Edwardian) & Tejas Thakerar (Ipswich School) beat Mark Graves (O.I.) & Seb Rios-Hall (School) 19-4 in a best of one extended game. Plate A:Tim Gregory (O.I.) & George Scholey (Old Edwardian) won Plate B on a round robin basis one game to 15 v all others. A Full Report of the Tournament can be found in the Sport Fives Section	Posted: 12/01/2009




AGM - 13th December 2008 The Annual AGM was held on the 13th December prior to the Annual Ipswich Dinner. For a copy of the minutes email oldipswichians@ipswich.suffolk.sch.uk	Posted: 08/01/2009




Eton Fives December 13th O.I.'s beat the School 3-0	Posted: 22/12/2008 Fives results...




Eton Fives 6th December - Ipswich Alan Barber Cup Second Round O.I.'s lost to Old Edwardians 2-1	Posted: 09/12/2008 Fives results...




Eton Fives League Division II Matches held at Westminster O.I.'s lost to Gareth Hoskins' North Oxford team 3-0 O.I.'s lost to Old Stoics 2-1 O.I.'s beat Old Westminsters II 3-0	Posted: 07/12/2008 Fives results...




OI SQUASH CLUB! Do you play Squash? The OI Club has begun the regeneration of Squash which it hopes to position alongside the other established events on the sporting calendar, with the option to participate in a multi-tie match against the school during annual competitions day in March. As a first step, a number of OIs gathered at the school's courts on the evening of Thursday 6 November and it is hoped that the numbers interested in playing on a semi-informal basis will continue to grow. The group meets every other Thursday for 2 hours at the school's courts. Dates for December and New Year: Thursday 4th December Thursday 18th December Thursday 15 January thereafter every other Thursday Anyone interested in joining in, regardless of level, is invited to contact the OI organiser for the Squash initiative Pierson Broome - he can be reached via his e-Mail address pierson.broome@yahoo.com or on 07734-702251 alternatively contact the OI programme organiser Carole Day 01473 298961 oldipswichians@ipswich.suffolk.sch.uk. If you've a dusty Dunlop Maxply in the loft, polish it up and come to join in!	Posted: 01/12/2008




OI Ladies Fives v Cambridge University OI Ladies Fives Match v Cambridge University Congratulations to Annabel Griffiths, both on becoming Cambridge University’s Captain of Ladies Eton Fives and, with Eleanor Ward, on winning the first OI Ladies fives match. For the match at Ipswich on Saturday November 8th Annabel temporarily forsook her Cambridge allegiance to defeat the University by three games to nil. She will however be donning the light blue for the University Fives Championships to be held at Highgate School on 15th November and we wish her good luck for that.	Posted: 18/11/2008




Eton Fives 6th November League II O.I.'s lost to Highgate II 1-2 at Highgate 9th November Friendly O.I. Ladies beat Cambridge University 1-0 in an all O.I. ladies match at Ipswich 11th November League II O.I.'s beat St Olave's 3-0 at Orpington	Posted: 16/11/2008 Fives results...




2009 Young Enterprise Calendar THE OPCOS IPSWICH SCHOOL CALENDAR 2009 This original one-off calendar for the upcoming year (beginning Jan. 09) features stunning pictures of some of the school’s most eye-catching features, including the John Piper windows and many more. These calendars make ideal gifts for family and friends and are excellent for reminding yourself of those important term dates. The OPCOS Ipswich School Calendar is professionally printed and wire bound on A4 card. It includes important school dates, such as Speech Day and Open Morning, and has plenty of space for you to fill in all your own special reminders. Purchase yours now for an unbeatable price of Ł5.95 (+ Ł1.00 P&P) 2009 Ipswich School Calendars Order Form Name ………………………………… Address …………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………… I would like to purchase …… Opcos Ipswich School Calendars (for Ł6.95 each) and enclose a cheque for Ł………… made payable to Opcos, a branch of young enterprise. I am an Old Ipswichian Yes / No (please indicate) Order forms to be posted to the Opcos, Ipswich School, Henley Road, Ipswich, Suffolk IP1 3SG or delivered to the school office. Your Calendars will be posted to you as soon as possible. Please email us at opcos@live.co.uk if you have any queries. Signed ………………………………	Posted: 30/10/2008




Eton Fives Charitable Trust - RAC Club Pall Mall 6th October. A reception, held at the RAC Club and sponsored by Rensburgh Sheppards, was a great success and many very complimentary messages have since been received. Some 170 supporters, friends and sponsors were in attendance including O.I's Mike Fenn and wife Athene, Simon Woolfries and wife Sue and John Caudle and partner Yvette Kresner.	Posted: 20/10/2008




Eton Fives 1st October League II O.I.'s beat Old Berkhamstedians 2.5-0.5 at Westminster. Third pair unable to play due to light failure	Posted: 03/10/2008 Fives results...




Eton Fives 22nd September League Division II. O.I.'s lost to the Old Etonians 2-1 at Westminster	Posted: 03/10/2008 Fives results...




5th Reunion - 13th September 2008 Class of 2003 reunion. The Pavilion, Ipswich School. 13th September 2008 Five years after we left, it was time for the class of 2003 to return to Ipswich school for our reunion. In those five years, much has happened and it seems many of our year have moved onto bigger and better things that have taken them away from Ipswich. However, in spite of many OIs unable to make it back for the reunion, twenty five OIs from our year made the effort to return to Ipswich for the weekend. It was a perfect event was great to catch up on all the gossip in the post-university era most of us are now in and to hear what everyone was up to. The event continued into Ipswich, returning to some of our old haunts from the sixth form. We’d like to thank the OIs for providing the food and drinks for the evening and special thanks to Graham, Kurt and John form the committee for coming along to help the event run smoothly.	Posted: 01/10/2008




Eton Fives Westminster 10th September (Friendly) O.I.'s lost to the Jesters 3-0	Posted: 11/09/2008 Fives results...




Summer Cardinal available on-line If for any reason you haven't received the latest 'Summer' edition of the Cardinal (our regular newsletter) you can always donwload it from the site in PDF format - see the 'newsletter' section for this - and past - copies. Make sure you keep the office updated with current contact details whenever you move!	Posted: 08/08/2008




Eton Fives 12th April Old Ipswichians beat The School 3-0 17th April League II Old Ipswichians beat Old Millhillians 2-1 at Highgate	Posted: 18/04/2008 Fives results...




Fives Centenary Celebrations A dinner was held in the school dining hall last evening to celebrate a Centenary of Fives at Ipswich. Friends from the Eton Fives world and the Eton Fives Association joined Old Boys, pupils, staff and governors to celebrate the centenary of the Courts which were built in 1908 during the Headmastership of A K Watson Old Harrovian. President and Founder of the O.I. Eton Fives Club, Mike Fenn, was in the Chair and welcomed the guests. The Headmaster, Mr Ian Galbraith, proposed the toast to: Our guests and former Headmaster A K Watson, initiator of the game of Eton Fives at Ipswich. The Chairman of the Eton Fives Association, Mr Richard Barber OBE, responded on behalf of the guests and the Association Earlier in the day the granddaughters of A K Watson unveiled a Centenary Plaque to commemorate the founding of the courts by their Grandfather. The ceremony included the naming of the the three courts after Arthur Watson (founder), Martin Shortland-Jones (former member of staff and responsible for the restoration of the courts in 1955) and Mike Fenn (founder of the Old Ipswichian Eton Fives Club in 1966). Peter Boughton (Bursar) introduced proceedings with a brief outine of Fives at Ipswich and background to naming of the courts. Mike Fenn responded on behalf of those being honoured. Anne Shortland-Jones was in attendance. Following the formal unveiling ceremony a Centenary Match between an A K Watson XII and Headmaster of Bury St Edmunds' XII, the first matching in 1908 having been played between A K Watson and the Headmaster of King Edward's Bury St Edmunds and a members of their staff. The Headmaster commenced the match by throwing the first ball. Unlike 1908 the Bury St Edmunds Staff triumphed 4-2.	Posted: 14/04/2008




Eton Fives Sunday 6th April. League II O.I.'s lost 0-3 to North Oxford at Eton	Posted: 07/04/2008 Fives results...




Eton Fives March 26th League II - O.I.'s lost 1-2 to the Old Millhillians at Highgate	Posted: 27/03/2008 Fives results...




Eton Fives March 15th - League II O.I.'s lost to Old Olavians III 1-2 at Ipswich	Posted: 17/03/2008 Fives results...




Eton Fives League II - O.I.'s lost to Old Stoics 2-1 at Highgate	Posted: 02/03/2008 Fives results...




London Dinner - TICKETS SOLD OUT Our London Dinner has proved very popular this year with all of the tickets already taken. Our events and reunion are all very well attended and for ticket only events such as the Dinners we advise early booking to be sure of a place.	Posted: 25/02/2008




Eton Fives 24th January O.I's lost 3-0 against Highgate School at Highgate (League 2) 27th January O.I.s lost to Old Harrovians 2-1 at Eton (Alan Barber Cup Semi-final)	Posted: 28/01/2008 Fives results...




The Cardinal - Issue 6 You should have received the latest issue of The Cardinal in the post recently, but for those of you for whom we haven't got up-to-date details, the PDF version of the newsletter is now available in the 'Newsletter Archive' section of the site. Make sure to let us know of any changes of address!	Posted: 23/01/2008




Coded Stonex - Latin learning under assumed names Norman Stonex’s Latin names for all his pupils have stuck in your minds and struck a chord, in some cases for over 70 years. This all began with Edric Worsnop’s autobiographical Vorsinoporix Chronicle which opens with a description of his first encounter and naming (at school 40-48). In answer to an appeal for the latinised form of your names, and those of your classmates which you can recall, has produced a splendid crop of responses, which I hope to make into a short article in my archive section in the next Old Ipswichian magazine. This message is merely to thank all nine of you who written so far, some including whole form lists with aliases: Tim Barr 46-54, Brian Fox 39-45, Bryan Frost 59-, Peter Goymour 35-41, John Ireland 52-61, John Neave 43-52, Gordon Prichatt 36-40, Paul Richards 35-41, Paul St John Turner 58-68, John Westmacott 53-59. Over the period 1935 to 1968 at least then he continued to enjoy the joke. I suspect that had he been called Stone or Stonham he might never have thought ot it. The earliest glimpse of him as a master was in the 1930 Wolsey Pageant in Christchurch Park whn he played Charles Brandon, duke of Suffolk. The whole group appeared in a recent OI Magazine with NS indicated. We have a large collection of postcards addressed over a similarly long period, the earliest from his mother to Master N Stonex. JMB Hon Archivist Jan 2008	Posted: 22/01/2008




Any Wisden Alkmanacks out there? IPSWICH SCHOOL IN WISDEN To qualify for the Public Schools Cricket section, the school had to be totally independent, which only happened in 1945. Perhaps cricket was strong under Truman Tanqueray, but he neglected to apply for our year summary and statistics to appear. PHFM arrived in September 1950 and lost no time in securing the school’s rightful entry. His first season’s excellent results, summer 1951, appeared in the 1952 edition, and they have done so ever since. The school’s collection of Wisden Alkmanacks has been taken into the Museum in its existing bookcase, and an extra shelf has been requested for the cupboard at the bottom so that a long run can be properly arranged chronologically. Apart from an odd 1929 edition, our run begins in earnest in 1947 and must now be completed to date and maintained so. We have five duplicates which can be part-exchanged for missing volumes: 1947, 1948, 1949, 1951 and 1952. Gaps in the run beginning in 1947 are the following: 1956, 1957, 1958, 1965, 1976, 1979, 1981, 1988, 1989, 1991, 1993-6 and 1998 to date. If anyone could spare one of those missing years we would be most grateful. JMB, Hon. Archivist Jan 2008	Posted: 22/01/2008




Eton Fives Thursday January 17th League II O.I.'s beat Old Carthusians 2.5 - 0.5 at Highgate	Posted: 18/01/2008 Fives results...




Year Rep Programme Old Ipswichian Year Reps A big thank you to the many Old Ipswichians who have agreed to act as ‘Year Reps’ for their years. They have been instrumental in helping the Old Ipswichian Club Committee and Development Office to run the expanding reunion programme for the Old Ipswichians. The Development Office provides the administrative and logistical support for the Year reunions with the Year Reps helping to spread the word of their Year reunion amongst colleagues. They also provide invaluable support at the event itself as the host. Are you interested in becoming a Year Rep? More than 30 new Year Reps have offered their help via the OI questionnaire which is fantastic. Should you be willing to be a Year Rep or wish to find out more about the role, please contact me on gnp@ipswich.suffolk.sch.uk or 01473 298 964. Many thanks Graham Papenfus CFRE Development Director	Posted: 18/01/2008




Address List 2008 The Members Address List for 2008 is in the course of preparation and will be available February/early March 2008. The format will be the same as before with an alphabetic listing, a geographic listing and a 'year of leaving' listing. Each Member's postal and email addresses are shown unless otherwise requested. Copies, priced at Ł5.00, (please make cheques payable to 'Old Ipswichian Club') can be obtained from the Old Ipswichian Club, Ipswich School, Henley Road,Ipswich Suffolk IP1 3SG or further info email oldipsiwchians@ipswich.suffolk.sch.uk	Posted: 18/01/2008




The Ipswich Fives Tournament and Dinner Last weekend twenty-four O.I.'s, pupils and guests attended the Graves Fives Tournament on the Ipswich Courts. A similar number enjoyed an excellent meal held in the Pavilion on the Saturday evening. Much Fives was enjoyed by those taking part but I fear the 'oldies' may take a day or two to recover. It was good to see the standard of the pupils improve over the weekend as they gained in confidence playing, many for the first time, in a competitive environment. The weekend owed its success to the admirable organising ability of Peter Boughton. Results: Semi-Finals: T Gregory & J Caudle beat A Yusaf & M Fenn 12-5, 12-4 S Woolfries & O Watts beat beat S Burnell & J Hicks 8-12, 12-4, 12-7 Final: T Gregory & J Caudle beat S Woolfries & O Watts 12-6, 12-7, 12-10 Plate A Final: M Graves & A Watson beat P Boughton & H Fletcher 13-10, 12-13, 13-11 Plate B Final: W Gibbons & A Watson beat C Wilson & E Ward 15-13	Posted: 07/01/2008




Eton Fives 15th December - Ipswich. O.I.'s beat The School 2-1	Posted: 17/12/2007 Fives results...




Eton Fives Alan Barber Cup Club Knock-out Second Round: Played at Ipswich the O.I.'s beat Old Cholmeleians 2-1 and face the Old Harrovians at Harrow in the semi-finals.	Posted: 12/12/2007 Fives results...




Eton Fives 28th November League 2 O.I.'s lost to Old Stoics 2-1 at Westminster	Posted: 03/12/2007 Fives results...




Eton Fives 21st November O.I's beat North Oxford 2-1 in League Division 2 at Westminster	Posted: 24/11/2007 Fives results...




Eton Fives Results 12 September drew with The Jesters 1-1 at Westminster 24 September beat Old Etonians 1-0 at Westminster 16 October lost to Old Olavians III 0-3 at Orpington (League Match) 20 October beat Old Etonians 3-0 at Ipswich (Alan Barber Cup 1st Round) 29 October beat Old Carthusians 3-0 at Westminster (League) 4 November beat Cambridge University 2-0 at Ipswich 8 November beat Highgate School 2-1 at Highgate	Posted: 18/11/2007 Fives results...




Memorial Service A Memorial Service for Ian Prior, who sadly died on Monday, 12th November 2007, is being held in the School Chapel at 2.30pm on Wednesday 21st November 2007. All very welcome.	Posted: 16/11/2007




Eton Fives Club Statistics (1966-2007), match results and the final League Table for season 2006-2007 have been finalised and can be seen under the Sports Section. The O.I. Fives Club Annual Report, report on the Graves Cup Ipswich Tournament, Club fixtures and Key Tournament dates for 2007-2008 have also been added to the website.	Posted: 17/09/2007 Sport (Fives) section...




The Cardinal - Issue 5 In this issue: London Dinner, 1950s social, 1940s social, 15th 20th and 25th reunions, Tennis vs School, President’s Summer Party, 30th 35th and 40th reunion, Cricket vs School, Golf vs School, Lower Sixth careers talk... To continue receiving your copy through the post, make sure to let Graham Peck our administrator know of any changes of address!	Posted: 13/09/2007




New Morfey Rooms Opened On 31 August 2007 over sixty guests, including Gill Morfey and his sister, were entertained in the new Sixth Form Centre (former Preparatory School, 'The Gables' of the Notcutt family from 1858). A selection of some of the finest early photographs had been put on to a Powerpoint loop by Stuart Grimwade, and John Blatchly, Hon. Archivist, produced a selection of items to demonstrate the great variety of the school’s collections. Everyone enjoyed Paul Brown’s brilliant soundtrack to his silent film The Window Cleaner (1976), and then it was time for Bob Wyatt to speak and open the new Rooms. He recalled the things he most and least enjoyed about the school, but it gave him a lifelong love of books and much pride in the school. To mark the event he presented an original watercolour by Edward Ardizzone OI to the collection of works by Ipswichian artists. It shows people changing on the beach below cliffs, perhaps at Lulworth Cove or Durdle Dore in Dorset. A new brass plaque will record his gift and the occasion. After the headmaster had thanked everyone involved, the party divided between those who saw the Morfey Rooms first or toured the splendidly refurbished centre. By changing places everyone could enjoy both visits. JMB	Posted: 12/09/2007 Reports archive...




50th Anniversary - Golf MORE than 40 Old Boys turned up for the golf meeting to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Old Ipswichians Golf Society. Held at Ipswich Golf Club at Purdis Heath on July 5th, the event was won by Matthew Prentice with a stableford score of 39 points playing off his handicap of 14, just pipping Robin Shurety and John Edwards. Matthew won the annually awarded Granville Haskell Cup and a fine limited-addition print of a watercolour of Felixstowe Ferry donated by the artist and Old Boy Mike Wootton. The event was kindly subsidised by the Old Ipswichian Club, and chairman William Coe was guest of honor at the presentation dinner. Please contact Billy Izzard at william.izzard@dailystar.co.uk or 07767764652 for more details of golf fixtures.	Posted: 10/07/2007 Reports archive...




30, 35, 40th Reunion at the School The last weekend in June was a busy weekend for the OI’s. The cricket match against the school was followed by the President’s Barbecue on Friday night. Three re-unions took place the following Saturday morning catering for leavers from 1977, 1972 and 1967. The Reunions were attended by 17 OI’s and their guests with 14 of the attendees coming from the 1977 leavers group. A tour of the School conducted by two prefects from the current Lower Sixth was followed by a very pleasant lunch in the Dining Hall where the party was joined by Dr and Mrs Blatchly and the Headmaster. Lunch gave the attendees a great opportunity to talk and renew old acquaintanceships. The Headmaster gave a brief talk about the school today and the various achievements of the current year. After lunch, Dr Blatchly opened the Archives and the School Museum where a selection of items relevant to the years attending had been prepared. Much had changed at the school over the intervening years. A most enjoyable day marred only by the rather un-seasonal weather.	Posted: 10/07/2007 Reports archive...




Cricket v School On an overcast day the school won the toss and invited the OIs to bat first. Even though the OIs had assembled a relatively strong side that contained six former captains of the school cricket XI, the OI run machine failed. The OIs were dismissed for one hundred and sixty seven runs in the forty-third over with Neil Parry compiling a useful 59 runs. The last wicket pair between Hilton and Burton also added twenty valuable runs. The School’s reply fell 20 runs short after a good innings from Hugh Thomas. James Druitt was the most successful OI bowler finishing with four wickets.	Posted: 10/07/2007 Reports archive...




Career options The Old Ipswichian Club recently organised a careers talk for Lower Sixth pupils of Ipswich School. The session comprised of an hour long talk, given by OI Will Sambrook, followed by lunch and networking. The talk was certainly very stimulating and got the lower Sixth Formers thinking about which direction they wanted to go once establishing who they were and what they wanted – not an easy task at 17. It was hoped that this will become an annual event and include an element of careers advice from the wider OI careers network. Download a copy of the talk --> here. <--	Posted: 03/07/2007 Reports archive...




'ROARING FORTIES' Thanks to the efforts of Tony Greengrass and the Developent Office over 25 OIs and their guests came to the 40s Leavers Social in the Holly Road Pavilion on Friday 25 May. An atmosphere of bonhomie prevailed with many meeting old friends from sixty years ago. Distance was no obstacle for some who travelled to see old friends from as far as Hertfordshire. This year's attendance was nearly twice that of last year - a trend to be encouraged for all year groups.A thank you to Mike Fenn for hosting the event, travelling from Kent to do so.	Reports archive...




LONDON DINNER IS A CAPITAL EVENT Over 41 people attended the 2007 London Dinner on Saturday, 19 May, for what proved to be a wonderful occasion. The President, Basil Tenwick (55-67) hosted the event with wit, a quality also possessed by our speaker, Peter Florence (75-82) who showed why, as well as having an international reputation in the world of literature is an acknowledged speech writer. The Headmaster, Ian Galbraith, brought us up to speed on the developments and achievements at the School, with particular reference to successes on the hockey field and the newly completed Prep School. All in all, a most enjoyable evening for young and not-so-young OIs.	Reports archive...




Eton Fives O.I.'s beat Old Carthusians 2-1 in the League on 30th April at Highate	Fives results...




'50S LEAVERS TURN OUT IN FORCE Friday 27 April was the turn of the 1950s leavers to meet up for their Friday evening reunion. Over 30 people attended including OIs and their guests. Some new faces were spotted, which was very pleasing. As is usual, John Le Mare - a stalwart attender at these events again claimed that he had met OIs who he had not seen for 40 years!	Reports archive...




The Cardinal - Issue 4 You should have received the latest issue of The Cardinal in the post in the last few days, but for those of you for whom we haven't got up-to-date details, the PDF version of the newsletter is now available in the 'Newsletter Archive' section of the site. Make sure to let Graham Peck our administrator know of any changes of address!




Westwood Reunion Report A report on the recent combined Westwood Reunion and 45th Reunion is now available in the events archive.




Eton Fives League Match v St Olave's at Orpington Won 3-0 Friendly with Ipswich School at Ipswich Drew 1-1	Fives results...




OI's victorious in cross-country The OI Team managed to claim victory in the annual cross-country match versus the School and others this year. Sunny conditions greeted the teams and spectators, but Fynn Valley lived up to its reputation providing a suitably 'damp' course underfoot.




Eton Fives 14 March O.I.'s beat the School 3-0 at Ipswich. Follow the link to see the full scores 17 March League II O.I.'s beat Old Olavians III 3-0. Due to be played at Ipswich the Olavians conceded all three pairs.	Fives results...




Eton Fives League II O.I.'s lost to Old Westminsters I 0.5-2.5 at Westminster	Fives results...




Eton Fives 21st February - League Division II Highgate O.I.'s beat Old Millhillians 3-0	Fives results...




Ladies Eton Fives Championships In the recent Ladies Fives Championships held at Eton a first time pairing of Emma Fletcher(O.I.) and Annabel Griffiths (School) played exceptionally well to reach the quarter-finals losing to Charlotta Cooley, former holder, and Marianne Rees.




Kinnaird Cup Eton Fives Amateur Championships Gareth Hoskins became the third Old Ipswichian, after John Caudle and Mike Fenn, to reach the quarter-finals of the All England Championships held at Eton 17/18th January. Gareth and his partner Guy Chapman (Old Cholmeleian) were seeded 6th= and reached their expected slot in the quarters where they lost to the 3rd seeds Howard Wiseman and Seb Cooley (Old Olavians) 12-9, 12-6, 12-4. Peter Boughton and John Caudle conceded the final of the Plate A Pepperpot Trophy due to injury having knocked out two School pairs of Alex Yusaf/Alex Williams and Ed Leach/Oli Watts at the semi and quarter-final stages. In the Festival James Hicks/Peter Baxter (School) came second in their Pool and so qualified for the quarter-finals of the Festival losing to the ultimate winners. Dave Leach/Annabel Griffiths (School) came 3rd in their Pool losing in the semi-finals of the Plate A. Alex Yusaf and Alex Williams lost in the final of the C Plate to a strong Olavian pair. All in all a very creditable effort by the O.I.'s but especially by the School pupils.




Eton Fives Northern Championships - Shrewsbury Congratulations to Tim Fletcher and Annabel Griffiths(School)in reaching the Quarter-finals and to Peter Boughton and John Caudle in winning the Plate B Trophy.




Golf fixtures to note. May 24th 2007 (Thursday) - Stuart Betts Cup First tee time 3.20pm, last tee time 3.50pm. Golf followed by ham,egg and chips: circa Ł30 July 5th 2007 (Thursday) - Granville Haskell Cup OIGS 50th anniversary event - Golf and three course dinner. Cost to be confirmed. August 30th 2007 (Thursday) - OI Trophy Felixstowe Ferry Golf Club - Tees: 3.15pm to 3.45pm. Golf, then sarnies and chips - circa Ł25. Anybody interested, of any age and any ability, should contact Billy Izzard on 01473-253894 (or mobile: 07767-764652) or drop him an email on William.Izzard@DailyStar.co.uk




O.I. Rugby Sevens Tournament On an excellent-weather day over 60 players turned out for the 2006 OI Rugby Sevens Tournament at Notcutt’s. Four teams contested the Nicholson Cup in the Serious Pool and three teams competed for the Huggy Bear Trophy in the Social Pool. The matches were watched by a record number of spectators. Report now available in the report archive.	Reports archive...




The Graves Cup (Ipswich Fives Tournament) The first weekend of 2007 witnessed an excellent if somewhat exhausting two days of Fives and associated social events, splendidly organised by Peter Boughton who was also a member of the winning pair. A report on the weekend and the results (inc photos) is now available in the reports archive.	Reports archive...




Did you see your friends at the Ipswich Dinner? Nearly 140 diners sat down to this year's Ipswich Dinner - a modern-day record. Full report including pictures and a complete attendance list now available in the reports archive.	Reports archive...




Packed House for Christmas Social Despite the freezing fog, the younger members of the club turned out in numbers to contribute to what must rank as one of our best ever attendances at an informal event. Event report with photos now in the reports archive.	Reports archive...




OI Rugby Sevens There's no better way to blow away the cobwebs and recover from the excesses of the Ipswich Dinner the previous night, than to come along and support the teams in this year's OI Rugby Sevens Tournament: Notcutts Field at noon on Sunday 17th December.




Another Wonderful Evening Friday, 24 November 2006 The venue for the ‘Last Friday of the Month’ event in November was moved from the Pavilion to the new Prep School, where a party of nearly 30 OIs and their guests had a most enjoyable time. Welcome drinks were served from 6.00pm, which were followed by escorted tours of the new Prep building, providing the opportunity to view this wonderful ‘State of the Art’ building in its first term of occupation. The thirst for knowledge engendered by the tours was then slaked by a glass of wine before settling down to an enthralling talk by Dr John Blatchly, past headmaster, about Thomas Cavendish, an OI, who was the second Englishman to circumnavigate the world. The evening was rounded off with a buffet and an opportunity to view the display arranged by John. Some new faces were present and together with those more familiar, all added up to a memorable occasion.




Great attendance for 'Friends' Quiz night, 24/11 - Sadly the OI committee team cannot report the retention of the cup they won last year. The impact of sickness and in one case mechanical failure - their car, not them - leaving a weakened side, despite the use of tactical substitutes at half-time. (That's our story and we're sticking to it!) The event itself saw a huge turnout, requiring a move to the great school, and as ever Neil Cameron (staff) over-saw proceedings with his usual flair. Always a fun evening, make sure to pencil in this event to support our sister organisation again next year.




Eton Fives Alan Barber Cup 1st Round 4 November - Mill Hill O.I.'s beat the Old Millhillians 3-0. We are now scheduled to play the Old Olavians away in the second round.	Fives results...




Eton Fives 40th Year Celebratory Dinner 4th November 2006 The O.I. Eton Fives Club has been affiliated to the Eton Fives Association for 40 years. To celebrate the occasion and to mark the Secretaryship of Mike Fenn for the whole of that time he and his wife Athene were guests of honour at the 40th Anniversay Dinner held last evening in Pimlico. The Dinner was organised by Sue and Simon Woolfries ably assisted by Peter Boughton, John Caudle and others. A wonderful evening of nostalgia with players, partners and friends in an informal occasion with plenty of fun and laughter epitomising what the O.I. Fives Club is all about. Peter Boughton reflected on the past 40 years with responses by Mike and Athene following presentation of a tankard and bouquet of flowers. Attendees: Athene and Mike Fenn, Sue and Simon Woolfries, Karen and Henry Staunton, John Collett, Peter Boughton, John Caudle, John Levick, Mark Graves, David Cox and girlfriend, Tim and Tom Fletcher, Peter Forrest and Old Edwardians Mr and Mrs Peter Scholey and Courtney Friend




1970s social gathering - October 27th 2006 The informal social gathering for 1970s leavers that was held last Friday, October 27th was a most enjoyable evening. Approximately 25 people from Suffolk and north Essex turned up at the pavilion for beer and sandwiches and, for several, it was their first visit to the school since leaving. Faces were instantly recognisable even with far less hair surrounding many of them!




Congratulations George! George Pinner OI has been selected for the GREAT BRITAIN hockey squad for the U21 Youth Olympics in Australia in January 2007. We wish him well in this great achievement.




Thomas Cavendish Talk - Friday 24th November 2006 Was Thomas Cavendish, the second British circumnavigator, a pupil under John Dawes at Ipswich School? Your chance to visit and tour the new Preparatory School in Ivry Street. It has been suggested that the building looks like a liner moored alongside and the decks do make good play areas. As school archivist, John Blatchly has recently established that Thomas Cavendish and Thomas Eldred who in the DESIRE circumnavigated the world in 1586-88 (only Francis Drake did this earlier) were educated at the School. Come and hear something of their schooldays and their adventures on the High Seas. Refreshments available - Partners welcome **If you can let us know you will be coming it would help for catering purposes. Email: oldipswichians@ipswich.suffolk.sch.uk Tel: 01473 298961




OI Ipswich Dinner - 16th December 2006 Don't forget to book your place for the Ipswich Dinner on 16th December in Little School! Venue: Ipswich School Dress Code: Dinner Jacket Cost: Ł20.00 per person To book send a cheque (made payable to Old Ipswichian Club) to: J P L Ward, Tills Farm, Boxford, Sudbury C010 5JJ




Eton Fives Fixtures 2006-2007 Club reports and results for the 2005-2006 season and the fixture 'card' and tournament dates for 2006-2007 have now been added to the website.	Fives results...




Successful Reunion for 2005 Leavers Always a popular reunion for those one year out from the School, this year was no exception, probably with our highest turn out ever. The team were in early, probably due to the promise of free alcohol, with a start time posted of 7.00 pm they were queuing outside from 6.30 pm onwards. Unfortunately the catering levels of our Chairman in terms of Lager were not sufficient (they have not learnt the beauties of drinking bitter) and a run to the local off licence was required. As well as reminiscing, the amount of electronic signals bouncing from phone to phone as video clips/information was transferred was staggering. Also interesting the way a few OIs had acquired Aussie twangs. A splendid evening with promises of great support to come and at 10.00 pm they were kicked out to go and invade the town. Many thanks to Andy Mann for his superb organisation of the event.




Presidents Ball - Sept 2006 The theme for the President's Ball was Champagne and Chocolate. Fountains of both Champagne and Chocolate proved to be very popular and were nearly exhausted by the end of the evening. Many O.I.s supported the event with good support from the 70s and 80s era. The live music was provided by Ed Jewson O.I.(76-87) and The Serious Hat Band.All-in-all a wonderful evening which proved that O.I. Balls are not a thing of the past and can be expected to be even more successful in the future.A very big thank you to our Chairman and President and their helpers, without whose enthusiasm and hard work this event would not have been possible.




Cambridge Lunch - Saturday 28th October We are looking forward to visiting St Edmund's College, Cambridge where our reunion is very kindly being hosted by Vice Master Professor Geoffrey Cook, OI. We will be meeting for a welcome reception followed by lunch and a tour of some of the College's new buildings. There is a charge of ú15.00 to cover lunch and refreshments. Partners are welcome to attend also. Numbers are very limited for this reunion so if you are interested please contact Carole Day on 01473 298961 or email oldipswichians@suffolk.sch.uk to make sure of a place.




Sailing/Yachting with the OI Club The Club is currently looking into establishing an OI sailing/yachting association. Known to be popular amongst OI's the pastime has sadly lacked any focal point amongst members in the recent past. Anybody interested in any aspect of sailing, social or competitive, yacht or dinghy, should contact Rob O'Brien (Committee Member) on rob@tactix.demon.co.uk. Grab your chance to guide the direction of the new association. Watch this space for further details coming soon.




The Cardinal - Issue 2 You should all have recently received your second copy of The Cardinal our new look OI publication. For those of you who haven't, it probably means we haven't got up-to-date contact information for you, so make sure to let Graham Peck, our adminstrator know where you are now. The thumbnail picture of the cover shown here is a link to an Adobe PDF-format file of the magazine. For those few of you who haven't currently got the Adobe Acrobat Reader simply click on the picture/link at left to download a free copy. In this issue: Speech Day Reunion, Rider Haggard Evening, London Dinner, Cricket v School, Russian Reunion, Hockey Tournament…




Athletics v School - Thursday 6th July There was good turnout of OIs at the Athletics v The School which took part on the Notcutts field on Thursday, 6th July. There was some excellent competition from both teams throughout the evening with some spectacular heights being reached at the High Jump. A handicap system was in operation as some of the School entrants were in the younger age group and overall the School just managed to get the edge. At the end of the event everyone made their way to the Pavilion for refreshments and our thanks go to Mike Bannan who organises this successful annual event. If you are interested in taking part next year to help the OIĆs regain the lead, call Carole on 01473 298961 or email oldipswichians@ipswich.suffolk.sch.uk




The Old Ipswichian Golfing Society The Old Ipswichian Golf Society heads to Brett Vale at 3 p.m. on Thursday August 17th for the final tournament of the summer, the Old Ipswichian Trophy. The event is open to all O.I.s, and as well as a trophy there will be several prizes up for grabs, including for the longest drive and nearest the pin. After the golf, we will be sitting down to a dinner of ham,eggs and chips and a few beers. If you are interested in joining us please contact Billy Izzard on 07767 764652 or email william.izzard@dailystar.co.uk




Rider Haggard revealed. Following on from the cricket v the school, and following a delicious tea provided by the school (themed - as all meals that week apparently - on the football teams playing in the world cup that day, Argentina and Germany, thankfully not Ecuador!) former Headmaster Dr John Blatchly joined the throng to reveal the life and times of probably our most famous OI, Henry Rider Haggard. A fascinating and humourous talk, nobody has the breadth of local historical knowledge to be able to set a character into context and bring them to life quite like John. Our thanks to him for an enjoyable evening.




OI Cricket Triumph v School A tense finish saw an extemely young school team finally succumb to the wiles of the OI bowling at the end of a perfect cricketing day last Friday (June 30th). Thanks to all involved. Match report to follow soon.




25 Year Reunion - Saturday 1st July July 1 2006 will live long in the memory. 11 men brought together by destiny, carrying the hopes of a generation. Blisteringly hot, they were encouraged to drink copious amounts of liquid. Despite some carrying a little more weight than in previous years and others sporting rather unfashionable hairstyles, nonetheless they were full of energy and wonderfully supported by the WAGs (or wives and girlfriends as they were known in former days). No, this was not the 2006 World Cup but the Old Ipswichian 25th reunion. And whilst the football ended in tears, those gathering at the Pavilion earlier in the day had a splendid time reminiscing and catching up with old friends. Competition from the football, end of term events, Wimbledon and last minute withdrawals kept the numbers down, and note has been taken to try to organise such reunions in the holidays. But it was a lovely gathering, with a children's entertainer on hand to keep the many youngsters busy. Thanks must go to the School catering staff for the tremendous lunch and to William Coe and the OI Committee for financing the event in full. And the names of our team? Roger Digby, Roger Flory, Christopher Jones, Simon Rudland, Joe Dick Chan, James Tsang, Robert Gravenor, Charles Brennan, Richard Wilson, Jim Woodcraft and Alistair Dick.




O.I.S Enjoy 1950s Reunion 20 plus OIs who left the school in the 1950s plus partners attended a very nice gathering in the Pavilion at the end of April on a pleasant spring evening. Hosted by Mike Fenn, the event was a tremendous success with some OIs meeting for the first time since leaving School almost 50 years ago. A display of archives relating to the era created a lot of interest as did the breakdown of Terry CracknellĆs Bentley! A few pictures of the event are now available in our photo gallery.	Photo Gallery...




LONDON DINNER - 2006 The London Dinner, held at the East India Club, on Saturday 22 April 2006 was a case of 'quality rather than quantity' in terms of those attending. Unfortunately only about 30 O.I.s managed to be present, but those who did attend experienced a most enjoyable evening, presided over by the President, Dr Caroline Bealing. Dr John Blatchly, former Headmaster, proposed the toast to the School and the Club, saying that the Club was in good shape providing more events than ever before. He also explained his role at the School as archivist and provided a display of memorabilia. In response the Headmaster, Ian Galbraith, outlined progress at the School and described how it continues to evolve. The President thanked everyone for their attendance and said how flattered and honoured she was to be President and closed the speeches by describing what it was like to be one of the first girls at the School and how she was the only girl in her classes, often leading to some embarrasing situations!	Photo Gallery...




Eton Fives Association End of Season Dinner Last evening witnessed a splendid EFA Dinner at Eton College. Over 40 guests were in attendance to enjoy the excellent meal, the free flowing wine and good company. In presentation of the Cups and Trophies to the 2005-2006 Tournament winners Mike Fenn accepted the Eton Fives Trophy on behalf of the Old Ipswichian Fives Club for winning this Club Knockout Competition. Recognition was also given to the Fletcher brothers in winning the Kinnaird Pepperpot Trophy final. The Club were also congratulated on winning Division II of the League. One final accolade was that Richard Barber, Chairman of the EFA, presented to Mike a cup engraved 'Mike Fenn The Kinnaird Cup 40 Years' to Mark Mike's 40th consecutive year playing in the National Championships.




The Cardinal - Issue 1 By now you should all have received your copy of The Cardinal our new look OI publication. For those of you who haven't, it probably means we haven't got up-to-date contact information for you, so make sure to let Graham Peck, our adminstrator know where you are now. The thumbnail picture of the cover shown here is a link to an Adobe PDF-format file of the magazine. For those few of you who haven't currently got the Adobe Acrobat Reader simply click on the picture/link at left to download a free copy. In this issue: OI Dinner, Southeast Lunch, Pub Signs Talk, Whisky Tasting, Jan Social, OI Sevens, Cross-Country…




O.I.Fives Club AGM At last weeks AGM Mike Fenn, Founder Member of the O.I. Eton Fives Club, stood down as Secretary after 40 years. Elected to take over is Mark Graves. Mike succeeds John Le Mare as President. John Caudle remains Treasurer and Peter Boughton continues his responsibilities viz-a-viz the School and the Ipswich Tournament.




Russian Reunion in Novgorod - 25th March 2006 The first Novgorod OI dinner, was held in Velikiy, Novgorod. With already twelve students having completed a year of studies at School, the event had been seen as a great opportunity for them to get together, reminisce, and share each otherĆs news. Only two former students from Novgorod failed to attend the reunion, the rest of the party completed by three Sixth Formers currently visiting Novgorod, and some members of staff. Gillian Holt opened the speeches by saying how glad she felt seeing almost all of the Russian OIs together. Then Hanna MacFarlan, a Sixth Former who came to Novgorod Licey on an exchange visit for ten days, gave a short overview of the most memorable events that have happened at School over the past couple of years. Dr Elena Hore, the Russian language assistant at School and the guardian of every Russian who has studied there, said a few words about the value of the programme and its prospects. The speeches were concluded by Graham Papenfus, the School Development Director, who said that the Russian reunion might become a part of a series of such events held around the world. Every attendee was given a DVD with images of Westwood and greetings from the Headmaster, Mr. Cameron and Mr. Godfrey. Many thanks go to Jack Paget and Charlotte Hogarth-Jones who did a superb job putting the DVD together. The event ended with a proposition to hold such reunions, approximately every three or four years. Ilya Mishchenko (years at School: 1998-99) Attendees were: R. Chandler (VI Form) D. Demidov (01-02) S. Getmanskiy (96-97) V. Golovatskiy (02-03) S. Golovin (99-00) P. Gudzenko (04-05) G. Holt (Staff) Dr E. Hore (Staff) K. Krasnov (93-94)HHHH	Photo Gallery...




Eton Fives O.I's win the League 29th March League II O.I.'s beat Old Millhillians 2-1 at Highgate and hence take the Division II title by one point.	Fives results...




MEMBERS ADDRESS LIST The Members Address List for 2006 is in the course of preparation and will be available on 1 April 2006. The format will be the same as for 2005 with an alphabetic listing, a geographic listing and a 'year of leaving' listing. Each Member's postal and email addresses are shown unless otherwise requested. Copies, priced at ú5.00, (please make cheques payable to 'Old Ipswichian Club') can be obtained from Graham Peck O.I. Administrator Ipswich School Henley Road Ipswich Suffolk IP1 3SG




O.I.s PIPPED AT THE POST In an exciting Cross Country event on Saturday (4 March) the O.I.s were narrowly beaten by a team from The Friends of Ipswich School. Altogether there were over 50 runners competing in three separate races as the annual event against the School was combined with the school race against the Royal Hospital School, Norwich School and Greshams School. There was also a very good turnout by the ladies who produced some very good performances. The bitterly cold weather did nothing to dampen the spirits of those taking part. It was unfortunate that the School was unable to put out a senior squad for the event and consequently the shield was not awarded this year. We all look forward to next year's event. A full report giving details of placings will be published in the next "Old Ipswichian" in September.




Eton Fives Varsity Match Congratulations to Jonathan Howsley in gaining a half blue representing Oxford University at second string in the Varsity Match. Jonathan and partner lost a close match against a strong Cambridge pair. The blues match was won by Cambridge 2-1. Jonathan is Captain and Secretary of the Oxford University Eton Fives Club




Kinnaird Cup Eton Fives National Championships Weekend 18th/19th February Four O.I.'s participated in this years Championships. The ever green Mike Fenn, playing in his 40th consecutive Championship and partnered by Courtney Friend (Old Edwardian), reached the final of the Plate Pepperpot Trophy for the sixth time. Their winning oppenents were none other than Tom and Tim Fletcher (O.I.'s) who ran out comfortable winners 12-3, 12-6, 12-6. Gareth Hoskins (O.I.) and Guy Chapman (Old Cholmeleian) reached the second round of the main tournament. Old Ipswichians have won the Pepperpot Trophy five time since it's inauguration in 1984 with finalists in a further eight years. Two players John Caudle and Mike Fenn have reached the Quarter-finals of the Kinnaird Cup. After 40 years Mike has decided to call it a day as far as the Nationals are concerned, but plans to continue to play in the Ipswich Tournament and for the O.I.Club - if asked!




Eton Fives Northern Championships - Shrewsbury A contingent of O.I.'s and pupils from the School played in the Northern Championships last weekend at Shrewsbury. Peter Boughton and his partner Peter Scholey (Old Edwardian) reached the Quarter-finals of the main tournament.




IPSWICH DINNER PACKS THEM IN! Over 100 O.I.s and senior pupils attended the 2005 Ipswich Dinner on 17 December (one of the best attended for many years). The average age of those present was noticably lower than usual and was an encouraging sign for the future, providing the formal traditions are not eroded by a small minority! The President, Dr Mark Bailey, hosted the evening in his own inimitable style. The guest speaker was Nigel Farthing (66-73) who entertained the diners with an amusing speech about the School motto. The Headmaster responded by giving an update on recent achievements at the School. Dr John Blatchly provided a display from the Archives and explained the work in the Archive Office. The evening was completed by the President handing over the Badge of Office to the incoming President for 2006, Dr Caroline Bealing (76-78). More details and photographs will appear in forthcoming O.I. publications.




Mark Graves Cup (Ipswich Tournament) 7th/8th January witnessed the 27th Ipswich Fives Tournament - a great weekend of Fives organised by Peter Boughton and enjoyed by the many O.I.'s, schoolboys, visiting club players and staff who took part. Those attending the informal dinner held on the Saturday evening in the Pavilion included Fives President John Le Mare and his wife Rosemary and Ann Shortland-Jones, a great supporter of Fives and the School. But for the support for Fives by her late husband Martin, former member of staff, the game at Ipswich would not have survived. Tournament Results: Semi-finals: S Burnell & A Dunlavey (O.I.'s) beat M R Fenn & P Forrest (O.I.'s) 12-3, 12-5 G Hoskins & D Leach (O.I./School) beat T.S.Fletcher & O Bowditch (O.I.'s) 13-12, 12-3 Final: S Burnell & A Dunlavey beat G Hoskins & D Leach 14-12, 12-2, 12-1 Plate: S Woolfries & A Cameron (O.I.'s) beat P Boughton & J Thorne (O.I./School) 12-7, 12-9




Still going strong... Former local Primary School teacher and Ipswich School old boy Don Stocker has just had a new book published... Not bad for a 91 year old! This will be well-known Felixstowe character Don's second book and reveals in his own gentle and philosphical way his love of nature, wildlife and the Suffolk countryside. One Last Chrysanthemum costs Ł5 and is available from Magpie Books and The Treasure Chest in Felixstowe, and both Ipswich and Felixstowe Tourist Information Centres, or by email from donstocker@btinternet.com




Alan Barber Cup 10th December O.I.'s lost in the second round of this inter club competition losing 3-0 to the Old Olavians at Orpington	Fives results...




Profesor Peter Brunt (1917-2005) Dinstinguished Classical Scholar and Old Ipswichian Professor Peter Brunt sadly passed away in Oxford on November 5th 2005 aged 88. Peter won a scholarship from the school to Oriel College Oxford, and although initially studying history, soon discovered his true vocation and ended up reading Classics, winning a double first. After a short interlude in logistics for the Ministry of War Transport during WWII, he resumed his accademic career at Oxford before spending time spending time in Rome, at St Andrews and also at Cambridge, before returning once again to Oxford. There he distinguished himself as Camden Professor of Ancient History from 1970 until his retirement in 1982.




Regional Luncheon proves success The dedicated planning and energy of Mike Fenn once again proved itself with a successful Regional Luncheon for the South East held in Tunbridge Wells on the 8th October. Thank you Mike. A small selection of photographs from the event are now available in our photo gallery.	Photo Gallery...




South East Area Luncheon Saturday 8th October. The Headmaster, Chairman of the Governors and the School Development Director joined 29 O.I.'s, wives and partners at the Spa Hotel Royal Tunbridge Wells on the occasion of the South East Area Luncheon. An excellent meal was enjoyed by those present and much amusement obtained in looking at selected items from the archives and and in particular the School punishment book. Attendees: Ian Galbraith (and Sam) - Headmaster and son Karl Daniels (1944-53) - Chairman of the Governors Graham Papenfus - School Development Director Dr Caroline Bealing (1976-78) - O.I. Club Vice-President Ken Wootton




Staff Photographs (1980-81) Refresh the memories - good or bad. Staff photographs from the 1980-81 year book. (Added 30/9/05)	Photo Gallery...




Dr Blatchly returns to aid archive Ex-Headmaster Dr Blatchly is bringing his wealth of personal knowledge back to the school to help re-organise the school archives with the help of some school pupils each Thursday afternoon. A wealth of fascinating information for Old Ipswichians, we'll be bringing you selected exerts and photographs on this site as 'tasters' of what is stored, and if any of you have any items or photographs relating in any way to the school and/or Old Ipswichians, we would be pleased to accept them into the archive. Please contact either the School or the OI administrator.




Drama photos added to picture gallery (29/7/05) 16 assorted photographs of drama productions through the 1980's have been added to the photo gallery. It is slightly more difficult to identify the OIs when in costume, so any help would be appreciated. Any other photographs you may have would also be gratefully received.	Photo Gallery...




A few more archive photos added 16/6/05 A further four fairly random photographs added from the archives.	Photo Gallery...




Reunions for recent leavers. 2004 Leavers should not forget the 'one-year-on' leavers reunion to be held on Friday September 2nd 2005. This event has been well attended over the last few years and photographs of the last event are available in our on-line photo gallery.	Photo Gallery...




London Dinner 2005 - photographs. Another sucessful London Dinner was held this year, and the new Saturday format seems to be popular. Photographs available in our photo gallery. More always welcome.	Photo Gallery...




Eton Fives Congratulations to the Eton Fives Team on a highly successful season, winning 12 matches, drawing 3 and losing 10. In the process the team won the second division league title just ahead of the Old Westminsters and Old Carthusians.




Kinnaird Cup - Eton 5/6th March Mike Fenn & Courtney Friend (Edwardian) lost in the first round; Gareth Hoskins & Guy Chapman (Cholmeleian), and Mark Graves & John Caudle the second and Tim Wyndham & Simon Woolfries, and Tim & Tom Fletcher the third. Mike & Courtney went on to reach the final of the Pepperpot Trophy losing 12-4, 10-13, 6-12, 3-12 to a stong Olavian pair and Simon & Tim lost in the C Plate final 5-12, 8-12




Varsity Match Jonathan Howsley and Alex Bowditch represented the Oxford Peppers in the Eton Fives Varsity Match held last weekend at Eton College. Sadly they lost 12-1, 12-3, 12-6 to a strong Cambridge pair. At the dinner that followed it was announced that Jonathan is to be Oxford Captain next season.




OI Ipswich Dinner 2004 A very Successful Ipswich Dinner was held this year just before Christmas with an encouraging number of younger members attending. A full report and photographs from our own photographer will be available shortly, however in the meantime we suggest a visit to the marvellous site run by Richard Welbourne (Staff Member) who has an excellent collection of photographs of the dinner. He also has an excellent pictorial archive of Geography Field trips and Rugby Tours undertaken by the school over the last 5 or 6 years. Link to Richard's site




Ipswich Tournament Fives Dinner The Ipswich Tournament Fives Dinner was held on Saturday 8th January in the School Cricket Pavilion attended by some twenty-two O.I.'s, boys and guests. The evening and the tournament were organised by Peter Boughton, assisted by Bob Freeman and John Caudle. Graves Cup Final: A J Bowditch & P W Forrest (O.I.'s) beat T L Fletcher & D Leach (O.I./School) 5-12, 12-5, 12-4 Plate B J A Caudle & P V Boughton (O.I.'s) beat T S Fletcher & A E Cameron (O.I.'s) 12-7, 12-1, 14-15, 12-9 Plate A: A J Bowditch & P W Forrest (O.I.'s) beat T L Fletcher & D Leach (O.I./School) 5-12, 12-5, 12-4 Plate B: G J Hoskins (O.I.) & J Hicks (School) beat C Oakley & J Hunt (School) 12-7, 12-6




Reunion in Portugal M R (Mike) Fenn with his wife Athene, and N (Nick) Miller with partner Maggie recently spent five days at the home of Pat and F A R 'Gaucho' Jeffery in Portugal celebrating the the 50th anniversary of their first meeting as boarders in School House - September 1954. Needless to say the port flowed throughout the five days. The high point was an anniversary dinner at the Bussaco Palace Hotel, hunting lodge of the last King of Portugal, when an excellent fifty-one year old port and a twenty-five year bottle of wine were consumed. A photo is available in the photo gallery.	Photo Gallery...




Successful 2003 Leavers Reunion - 3rd Sept 2003 Friday 3rd September 2004 saw over 30 leavers of 2003 reunited in the school pavilon for a night filled with tales from their schooldays, and of an adventurous past year. Full report and photo's to follow




Class of 84 reunion proves great success Despite threatening clouds, the sun shone last weekend (3rd july) on a barbecue and family get together for the Class of '84 - 20 years that seem to have flown by according to all who attended. Approximately half the entire year-group managed to attend, with people coming from afar afield as Paris and even Thailand! A report and photographs are available in our 'current articles' section.	Reports archive...




Club AGM and Dinner - 20th December 2003 Ipswich School - 20th December 2003 Henry Staunton was elected President; Mark Bailey Vice-President and Andrew Wilde Junior President at the Annual General Meeting of the Club held at the School last evening. Mike Fenn (Secretary); Steve Runnacles (Treasurer); Graham Peck (Magazine Editor); John Ward (Social Secretary); and James Mansfield (London Secretary) agreed to continue in Office and were re-elected. Rob O'Brien, James Davey, and Cecilia Passmore were elected to the Committee. John Caudle, David Knights, Simon Cordle, Stuart Grimwade; and Amy Fisher , completed their three years on the Committee. Simon Woolfries the outgoing President was in the Chair. A highly successful Dinner followed the meeting. The toast to the School and Club was proposed by Richard Passmore(O.I). The Headmaster, Ian Galbraith, responded on behalf of the School and the President on behalf of the Club. The President brought the dinner to a successful conclusion at 10pm with many of the 86 O.I.'s diners still in attendance at midnight. Bringing the AGM forward by half an hour with improvements to the more formal procedures of the evening was considered a resounding success by those present. It was pleasing to see such a large contingent of young O.I.'s down from university.