www.skybridgegroup.com
Following three years of being a motor racing instructor at Goodwood Motor Circuit, and then 5 years of studying in Southampton, I now find myself living in Kew and working in Wimbledon at one of the largest business improvement, communications and events agencies in Europe.
My current role sees me taking responsibility for increasing the levels of new business across the whole service offering. As with many others I would love to catch up with anyone from 'the old days'!!
John Davis (R 1980-85)
I moved to California 18 months ago, living in Newport Beach and stopped by the web site,any visitors (that I know) welcome!
Paul Richards (A 1981-85)
Micros.com
My wife, Yael, and I are delighted to announce the arrival of our second son, Jonathan, born in Jerusalem on September 3rd 2000.
We would be delighted to hear from any Old Boys who happen to be either living in, or visiting, Israel.
Rob Linham (H 1993-96)
In my last year of a law degree at St John's College, Oxford.
Still quizzing: currently President of the Oxford Varsity team, and representing St John's on the current series of University Challenge.
Paul Henry(L 1960-64)
I have been living in British Columbia since 1976 and I have specifically been living in Kelowna, which is in the beautiful Okanagan Valley in the southern interior of British Columbia for the last 18 years.
I am a lawyer and mediator. I am married with two lovely daughters, aged 9 and 8. I was recently in Brighton and visited the College. I was very impressed with all the changes, which have taken place. I would be interested to connect with other Old Brightonians in Canada and in particular, BC.
Brian Glockler(A 1955-59)Mister Brian
I have been in Monaco 21 years, having opened a delicatessen business in 1979.
This has gradually turned into a catering business and we are now one of the top caterers on the Cote d'Azur.
Mister Brian,
7 Avenue du Berceau,
Monte Carlo,
98000 MONACO.
Nigel Thomas (Chichester / School)
www.campusbands.co.uk
Doing all the work a 2nd year English Student at Exeter Uni should be doing, and much more!
Am President of Campus Bands and an active member of the Uni Theatre Company, directing and performing in several plays.
Having a great time!.
Jonathan Hinds (C. 1986-90)
Currently in South Wales working in retail management. Kim and I are expecting our first baby in June. If you remember me, and I didn't hate you, send me an Email.
Johanna Webb (F. 1996)
I am currently in my last year at University of Brighton studying Interior Architecture and have recently won a competition held by the British Council. The design will be constructed in Tel-Aviv, Israel in 2001.
J. Peter Michaelis (L. 1947-53)
In the process of winding up my company - Diesel Express - so that I may enjoy life in a more relaxed manner, weather permitting!
Hope to get down to Brighton in 2001.
Tom Bonnett (A. 1989-95)
After leaving college Tom Bonnett took up a position with an American mortgage lender in the U.K. He is currently Corporate Account manager for the company and near Lewes. He would love to hear from OB's from his house and year group.
David Bremer (H. 1981-84)Own tattoo shop in Northern California, doing really quite well, thank you.
Visits to England few and far between at this point...
Andy Lulsegged (S. 1988-91)
I live in SW London, am currently working in the city of London for an Investment Bank - Granvillebaird. My role is IT based and do their support. I have lost touch with a lot of the OBs from my time at Brighton college and would like to meet up with a few.
Marco Fardelli (A. 1985-90)
Now living in Rome, Italy and after completing my MBA now working at Commerzbank Asset Management Italia as marketing manager for mutual funds.
Any news welcome!
Salman Ispahani (B. 1972-76)
I live and work in the family business in Bangladesh. Visit England every Summer for several weeks. Am very happy to see this Old Boys web page. Would like to get in touch with other old boys from the early 70's. Still in touch with some of the guys from way back then. Had lunch with Jim Gordon yesterday and speak to Nick Christophides once in a while. He still lives in Brighton.
Mehran "Mugsy" Tarighati (D. 1989-94)
I moved to Los Angeles, California in 1995 to complete my Degree in Business Law.
I just moved to Albany, New york to obtain my law dgree and MBA in finance. I have not seen my mates from BC for a couple of years. Would love to hear from old mates and teachers!!!
Hope to see you all soon!
James Carden (Chichester & Leconfield 1980-1985)
James was married to Julie in May 1989 and moved to Shaldon in South Devon in 1996.
James who works in Exeter has recently been appointed Associate Director of Christie & Co part of the Christie Group of Companies. Christie & Co are the largest business agent in the UK being specialists in the sale of licensed businesses. They also have offices in Paris, Frankfurt and Barcelona.
James and Julie became three when Julie gave birth to Oliver James in March 2000. They are currently building their own house ovelooking the River Teign.
James is also Vice Chairman of Shaldon Parish Council.
James parents still live in Brighton as does his brother Tim (C & L 1975- 1980).
Dr Adrian Thrasher (L. 1975-80)
Consultant immunologist at Great Ormond Street Hospital.
Recently moved with wife and 3 children to Little Stuaghton in Bedfordshire.
Pat Lyford (C. 1949-55)
Wimbledon 2000
Watching the Wimbledon Parade of Champions and seeing Jaroslav Drobny took me right back to the Men's Finals in 1954, squatting on the floor in the Chichester Housemaster's lounge and watching the match on Bill Lloyd's television. This was no ordinary television set - Bill had made it himself. The components of the massive receiver covered half the floor of the lounge and projected an almost visible picture onto the wall. The picture was rather trapezoidal in shape which made the player on the right of the picture half as big as the player on the left (or was it the other way round?)! But still we did watch the match! Thanks for the memory.
Incidentally, Drobny beat Ken Rosewall 13:11 4:6 6:2 9:7.
On the subject of memories, last September was the 50th anniversary of my entering Chichester, along with Michael Rees, Roger Adams, Michael Cardew, Tim McCabe, Peter Dowding, Paul Frances and Tim Bavin. Tim Bavin has entered a monastery in Alton. Tim McCabe is now retired and living in Italy. Peter Dowding lives in Canada. I have not been able to trace Paul Frances. What of him, Michael Rees, Roger Adams, and Michael Cardew? I would very much like to hear from them.
Peter Miller(C. 1957)
Delighted to find you on the Internet from here in West Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Have been a professional editor and proof-reader...
Benjamin Stott (R. 1979-84)Married partner of seven years Tina Bolton on July 15th 2000. Living in Putney and still working as a Film Editor with the BBC, was awarded an RTS award for best documentary editing in '98. Currently working on the arts documentary series 'Omnibus' which has so far provided an insight into Monet, Van Dyck, Elizabeth Gaskell and Antony Gormley.
Sky Bliss (A 1993)
Gained an HND in Biology at Kingston University in 1995 and went to University of the West of England to gain a 2:1 in Environmental Science in 1997. Took time off working in Bristol and then started an in MSc Information Technology last year.Gained my MSc this July and am currently working for an IT company in Horsham. Have been playing rugby throughout and captained uni team to BUSA finals last season.
Based in Hove this Summer (01273 507444/0705 126740) and would love to hear from old friends.
Praveen Agrawal (H 1976-80)
I have been working for the World Food Programme of the United Nations, for the last 11 years, the last 5 1/2 years here in Rome. I will shortly towards the end of July be transferred to Cambodia where I will take up my new functions as Deputy Country Director. My email address will remain the same as before and look forward to reading more about what the college is doing from there.
A mini-reunion of sorts occured during the first weekend of July 2000 when a group of OB revellers descended on the seaside resort of Weymouth to join Ben Stott (R. 1979-84) for his stag festivities. Dorset shook as Ben was joined by Alex Bremer, Guy Bradshaw, Justin Marsham, Adam Belson, Joey Appleton, and John Gorton.
General mayhem ensued between fixtures of bowling, golf and quad-biking; beer and curries were taken enthusiastically during the 3 day assault that included bouts of kareoke (sp?), and on Saturday an all-night beer-fest on the beach.
Martin Nimmo (H 1960-65)
Anne and I now have a daughter Charlotte, aged 5 years. I am currently the Assistant Secretary (Policy and Plans) at the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants.
Adam Belson (R 1979-84)
Married the delightful Yana on the 29th April 2000 after eight (count 'em, eight!) years of unwedded bliss. Working as a Developer of riduculously expensive web sites for companies with more money than sense and living in SW London.
Nigel Clark (D 1971-74)
Living in Bermuda since 1989 with wife Sue (married since 1985) & children Anna (12) & James (9). Been in the reinsurance business since 1977, working in London for 12 years before moving to Bermuda. Currently President of Carvill (Bermuda) Ltd, a reinsurance brokerage company. Look forward to hearing from other OB's.
F. Scott Mercaldo (H. 1986-91)
Greetings from the USA!
Graduated with MBA in International Business in September 1999 from St Joseph's University, Philadelphia, USA. Still working for my father's company while jobhunting. Will be in UK from July 6th-25th, and look forward to seeing some of my Hampden contemporaries.
Jonathan Palmer (A. 1969-74)palmersport.com
Following a successful F1 Grand Prix career both as a driver and BBC commentator, Jonathan now runs Palmersport and Formula Palmer Audi from his West Sussex base. Living now in Horsham, Sussex, Jonathan would love to hear from OB's of his years at the above email address.
Neil Pearlberg (H. 1971-76)
Living in Santa Cruz (1 hour south of San Francisco) CA. U.S.A. for 21 years....with my Wife of 10 years Jill, and 9 yr. old son Quinn, and one on the way! Partner in home loan company Hobbies include: Surfing, Martial Arts (Tai Kwan Do) Golf, and travelling Goals: To move eventually to N.Z.
Stuart Gallemore (L. 1985-88)
I got married to Jaya Chakrabarti in 1996, and in 1999 formed a digital marketing company called nameless-uk.
Andy King (B. 1977-79)
I am currently living a double life.
By day Vice President Sales and Marketing for The Yankee Group europe, a strategic market research co specialising in telecoms and IT. By night I sing in a Semi Pro rock band "Wynde the Frog" I am living in Luton and have been married some 14 years to Elaine. I would love to here here from any old friends from around that time, especially my old music buddies (Rolf Reilly (C) etc).
Ivan Lloyd (R. 1981-83)
Ivan Lloyd is now an innkeeper; proprietor of Lilac House in Marlow, famous as home to Jerome K. Jerome when he first began writing "Three Men in a Boat." All OBs are invited to stop by when in the Thames Valley and be my guest for a legendary Lilac House breakfast.
David Paris (A. 1981-86)
I am living in Cardiff and have been for 8 years. My wife Debbie and I have a eight month old son called Ben. I would love to catch up on some news of people from my year.
Peter Binning (C. 1975-80)
Married Anita (from Melbourne) in 1994, now living in Pimlico and expecting a small Binning in August. Having worked at both the Serious Fraud Office and the Crown Prosecution Service became a partner at Peters & Peters solicitors in London specialising in international and business crime. Still see a number of OB's including Shaun Cheeseman and Andrew Currie. Godfather to Penny Plane's (Tetmar) son.
Jayesh H. Desai (C. 1976-79)
Moved to Toronto, Canada 1976 Graduated B.Eng. University of Toronto 1984 Moved to Montreal, Canada 1992 started Textile Importing & Distributing Business.
Paul Hudson (S. 1977-82)
I am just finishing off a two year contract setting up a new community college in Ha'il, northern Saudi Arabia. In a couple of months I will be moving to Ras Al Khaimah in the United Arab Emirates to work at the Higher Colleges of Technology. After 6 years in Kuwait & Saudi I am looking forward to a place in Arabia where I can have a beer!
Kevin O'Mahony (R. 1979-84) and his wife Lee are the proud parents of twin daughters born on February 8th 2000 Laura and Francesca....sisters for Elizabeth and Megan.
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