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again in 2008 to raise money for The Variety Club Children’s
[A 2001–2006], Matt Perkins [Hg 1998–2003], Jeremy
charity. Coming together for the London Marathon on
Barker [Pn 2000-2005] former Head of College and Kate
Sunday 26th April 2009 in celebration of Jack’s life and
Stovold [Ap 2001–2003] former Leader of the Orchestra.
example were Robert Quaile [A 2001–2006], James Quaile
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already for Macmillan Cancer Support. My web
and friends who sponsored me for
site will still accept donations’. www.justgiving.
writes ‘A big thank you to all
the London Triathlon. You have been hugely
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009 has seen the birth of the newest
only sport for a while, inspired and led by the great
addition to the ow Sporting calendar,
Victorian social reformer and writer the Revd
in the form of the Milers Club.
Charles Kingsley.
Inspired by a group of recent
ows who wanted
Rory Bremner’s memory of
Wellington was ‘running, always running’.
This
summer the Milers will be in full recruitment mode,
turnout and new appointments to the Committee. We
bursaries were awarded, one to a recent
looking for any ows of all abilities out there who have
have 71 full members with 3 new members, 3 in the
the retiring Captain of College Boats; the average age of the
ever been for a jog round the park and are looking to further
pipeline and more to follow. Of the total, 40 took part in
[A 1959–1963] as Chairman. The future therefore looks
their ability in an enjoyable and relaxed atmosphere. What
at least one event.
ow team in the College fixture was lower than hitherto,
indeed the oldest ow competitor was female; we again
bright for the Milers. We have forged links with one of
we aim to offer at the
to carry on their Cross-country success after
leaving Wellington, it is headed by leavers from the
class of 2008, with the veteran support of Patrick Mileham
London’s oldest running clubs (Ranelagh Harriers), allowing
members to take part in races in and around London at
their leisure. The 18th of June saw the Milers take part in
their first race at College—the Boughey Run—after the
disappointment of not being able to field a team for the
renowned Kingsley’s due to other commitments, Milers
owmc, is a club open to all ows
The Rally was again held over two nights with 25
have a young crew on one of the Arrow boats to defend
where we can cater for all abilities in an environment that
attendees aboard 8 boats. There was also an excitingly
their richly deserved third place in last year’s competition;
is enjoyable and light hearted. It will be run on an ad hoc
close dinghy fixture vs College, which the
ows won in
we were delighted to welcome a College boat on the Rally,
basis, fortified by the internet, with the occasional training
the last round. Obviously this was not quite the result
with three members of cr and a mixed crew of students; and
run organised when members are available. A selection
expected—there was no trophy to present on the day
on financing
of races will be open to members during the course of a
as it was still in the College cabinet ! We again have two
Gill Marine, an element of which will generate donations
year, and all are welcome to take part. Whether you are
entries for the Arrow Trophy.
for owsa to make to wcsc. We are very grateful to the
How are we encouraging young members and current
Alex Standing and Jack Spencer set out to withhold the
interested or just a bit curious please e-mail Ben Gateley
honour of the ows at this College event.
(owmc Secretary): [email protected]. Make this
Wellingtonians ?
year the year you get involved in something different, we
Committee members is a recent
Running as a sport has been integrated within the
College from its earliest days, indeed it was the first and
maintain the spirit and level of interest that
our tenth anniversary engendered in younger
Well, one of the two new
owsa
ow; two race training
owsa has a new discount arrangement with
ow Society for helping us achieve one of the Association’s
objectives, that of encouraging young sailors through
training and practical experience.
Jonathan Hudson
look forward to having you on board. Ben Gateley
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ast year’s report expressed the hope that ‘we
ow and one to
ows’. I think it is fair to say that support and enthusiasm
remained high from all ages.
We held our agm in March, which produced a record
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his season Old Wellingtonian rackets has once
Cup. Rod Shephard and James Fuller reached the semi
again excelled. The younger group have done
finals, but lost to the Etonian pair of Hopton and Rowland-
particularly well.
Clark, never a nice feeling ! Justice was restored when
We entered three pairs into the Milne Hue-Williams
Coyne and Tysoe beat the Etonians in the final 3-1. It