The Trusty Servant May 2015 No.119 | Page 34

NO.119 Under-25s Dinner: Held on Friday 30 January 2015. A party of 47 under-25 OWs gathered in the Army & Navy Club on the evening of Friday 30th January. We were very lucky to have Alastair Land, the former Master in College, Deputy Head Master of Harrow and now T H E T R U S T Y S E RVA N T Headmaster-elect of Repton, to give the speech; he was accompanied by his wife Madeleine. Needless to say a strong turn out from College added to the welcome for the Lands and there was also an excellent contingent from Phil’s. The company generated a particularly good atmosphere, while enjoying the roast sirloin of beef. The bar after the end of dinner did particularly good trade and the revellers then headed out into Town full of liquid nostalgia! A grand night was had by all. Ed Roe and the Director James Shaw, Frederick Stourton, Jamie Truell Madeleine Copin and Alastair Land Lucien Purvis, Jonathan Lam. Julian Ranetunge MDW loves red-brick pizzas….. In mid-November 2014, MDW travelled to the West Country to entertain the Bristol University OWs. A good time was had by those attending: Patrick Lloyd (C), Hamish Russell (A), Theo Blanchard (A), Harry Palmer (F), Charlie Mayne (A), Tom Rea (H), and Dougal Gray (D). Dougal has agreed to help organise this year’s supper which will be around the same date in mid-November. Let’s boost the numbers! In early December a cold but sparkling Durham welcomed MDW in his mission to spread the word in the far North: Adam Wordley (I) ably took on the role of organiser. We had twelve around the table and next year we hope for even more. Those attending: Charlie Brown (H), Ben Stevens (E), Richard Landers (H), Matt Black (H), James Joshua (I), Henry Brown (D), Robin Richards (D) who travelled from Newcastle University, James Peck (I), Freddie Keen (A), Toby 34 Latham (I), Alex Spencer (I) and Adam Wordley (I). Adam has volunteered to organise this year’s supper as well; it should happen in early December. ….and Oxbridge ones too! In February and March, MDW ventured to the ancient universities beside the Cherwell and the Cam. An excellent atmosphere was enjoyed at both and the turn-outs were large. Many thanks to Alfie Shaw (B) at Oxford and Oli Wettern (G)