ODU News http://www.odu.co.za ODU News en-us 60 Copyright Bishops 2010 Mon, 30 Aug 2010 13:18:02 GMT <![CDATA[ODHockey teams vs School ]]> The OD teams vs the school on Wednesday 1st September as follows:

Old Crocks Side : Match starts at 4.00 p.m.

Andrew Drummond
Bob Baigrie
Bob Commin
Laurie Gardener
Mike Hyslop
Nigel Gwynne-Evans
Peter Woodard
Sandy Jeffery
Trevor Knight
John Proudfoot
Dick Cheeseman (GK) 

lst XI team: Match starts 5.00 p.m.

Andrew Drummond
Brad McNamara
Craig Hall
David Edwards
DJ Eadie
Graham Ness
Keegan Cook
Nic Olds
Paul Henkel
Stratos Laskarides (GK)
Greg Edwards
Ben Parsonage
Vince Clercy
Shaun Golding
JP van de Merwe

]]> Bishops Mon, 30 Aug 2010 13:18:02 GMT <![CDATA[5th OD Rugby side]]> Notice:  5th OD Rugby side to play the school on Wednesday 1st September at 3.40

Back line
Warren Griffiths
Michael Baines
Sakkie de Villers ( backline captain )
Lu Bethela
Robert Parring : Scrummy
Marlon Parring :
Justin Gomes
Fred Roed
Adam Pike
Ryan Bluck
John Falconer

Forwards
Anton de Waal
Michael Furter
Frikkie de Villiers
Stuart Wallis-Brown :
Kirsten Schroeder : Hooker
Ross Wilson
Fred Roed
Luke Scott
Adam Young
Dougie Boyes 

ODs are welcome to come along and watch the games followed by drinks and snacks in the Heatlie Pavilion afterwards.

]]> Bishops Fri, 27 Aug 2010 15:30:26 GMT <![CDATA[70th Birthday Party]]> 70th Birthday Party:  The 1949 -1958s Group of ODs held a birthday bash in the OD Union offices on Saturday 14 August.   Most of these guys had been together since Standard 1 at Bishops Prep. They had a great party with their wives and partners, and dined in style on the large boardroom table kindly donated by Guy Keble on the patio.    Birthday balloons, banners and chocolate cake formed part of the fun.   Each birthday boy wore a special Mitre made for the occasion by Patrick Henderson.   Check the photo gallery for pictures.   Much fun was had by all!

]]> Bishops Thu, 19 Aug 2010 14:33:52 GMT <![CDATA[Special bar - Rondebosch derby]]> Once again Ross Wilson (1987-92) of Urban Tonic has come to the fore and will be donating his wonderful bar facility for the Rondebosch game on Saturday 21 August.   We expect a huge crowd and we do not plan to run out of liquid refreshments this time!   This is not the first occasion that Ross has provided his beautiful large bar for the OD functions (Opening of the Heatlie Pavilion, OD cocktail party etc).   Take a look at his site in case he can help you too!   www.urbantonic.co.za

]]> Bishops Thu, 19 Aug 2010 13:41:29 GMT <![CDATA[Bishops Rugby Book]]> Bishops Rugby – A book of memories

Through the Lens, by Doug Fitz-Gerald, takes readers on a Bishops Rugby journey from 2006 to 2010. There is page upon page of action from the Piley Rees and other famous Cape fields.   Besides the outstanding photography, readers will be treated to a foreword by Basil Bey, commentary by the five captains and a personal view from Marguerite Macdonald, Harry Cohen, Clare Galloway and Larry Whitfield.   Dave Mallett addresses the future of Bishops Rugby and Doug Fitz-Gerald includes a year by year synopsis, all the results and finally - his Dream Team.   Proceeds will go to the Bishops Rugby Development Fund.   For pricing and details on how to order your copy please click on http://college.bishops.org.za/documents/ThroughTheLens.pdf

]]> Bishops Thu, 19 Aug 2010 12:03:45 GMT <![CDATA[Famous OD Paraglides]]> Whilst on holiday in Davos, Switzerland in January 2009, Raymond Ackerman went paragliding!   One of his "bucket list" wishes was to jump out of a plane.   His wife, Wendy, booked him his wish to paraglide off one of the highest peaks (roughly 2,000 metres) ! He said luckily he went tandem with a qualified Instructor, but it was one of the most nerve-wracking, and at the same time breathtaking, things he had ever done.   Congratulations Raymond on his wonderful achievement - what next?   See pictures on our gallery.

]]> Bishops Thu, 19 Aug 2010 10:28:27 GMT <![CDATA[New books by ODs]]> Greg Mills (1970-79) launched his new book "Why Africa is Poor and what Africans can do about it" in Johannesburg and in Cape Town on Friday 20 August.   Greg’s book shows that African poverty is not because the world has denied the continent the market and financial means to compete: far from it. It has not been because of aid , nor is African poverty solely a consequence of poor infrastructure or trade access, or because the necessary development and technical expertise is unavailable internationally.  
Greg crosses the continent and the developing world in search of the answer.   Controversially  he shows that the main reason why Africa's people are poor is because their leaders have made this choice.    Greg heads The Brenthurst Foundation, established in Johannesburg in 2005 by the Oppenheimer family and dedicated to improving Africa's economic performance.  

Anthony Harding (1965-74) has just published his first book, Lekgowa, see www.newvoices.co.za   The book was published using new print on demand technology, which is going to replace conventional publishing approaches soon.   Tony Harding worked in various senior positions for national and provincial government for nearly fifteen years and took a sabbatical to write Lekgowa. He is now setting up a private educational foundation for a successful young black mining entrepreneur, while pursuing an investment opportunity in the mobile learning sector with an international partner.

]]> Bishops Wed, 18 Aug 2010 13:03:52 GMT <![CDATA[Young OD braai]]> A young ODs braai was held on Friday 6 August in the Heatlie Pavilion.   About 85 attended and enjoyed a few beers and borewors rolls, provided by the ODU.   Chris Ryall welcomed them and told them how they could join the new community page on the website and add content.  They were also encouraged to join the ODU Facebook page as well.   A good time was had by all!   Check the photo gallery for pictures.

]]> Bishops Sat, 14 Aug 2010 11:54:59 GMT <![CDATA[UK Cocktail Party]]> We finally have a venue for our UK Cocktail Party to be held in London on 29 September!

The Annual OD gathering will take place at the Royal Over-Seas League situated behind The Ritz. The evening will be similar to last year with drinks and snacks available. We will welcome OD Chairman, Brian Robertson, current OD Secretary duo Tim and Carolyn Hamilton-Smith, Mike Bosman (Chairman-Elect of the College Council) from the OD Committee and Principal Grant Nupen. The event will form part of other OD Union activities during the week. Please book early to avoid disappointment as we had over 100 ODs attend last year's event.
Date: 29 September 2010
Time: 6.00 p.m. - 9.30 p.m.
Dress: Jacket/Smart casual
Venue: Princess Alexandra Hall, Royal Over-Seas League, Over-Seas House, Park Place, London SW1A 1LR
Here is a link to the map - they offer accommodation as well: http://www.rosl.org.uk/rosl/pages/rosl_map.php
http://www.rosl.org.uk/rosl/pages/rosl_londonaccommodation.php
To book: Email UK OD Secretary, Nicholas Durrant on nick@bluegrassdigital.com or by phone on 077 8060 7001 or 0208 788 3733.
Partners are welcome.

 

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