News from Old Brightonians - 2001

Posted by System Administrator on 16 Jul 2001

Modified by System Administrator on 23 Nov 2016

News from Old Brightonians - 2001

Mike Banner (A 1972-77)
I've lived in Bath since I got married in 1985. Ann and I have two sons aged 12 and 8. I work in Bristol for Norwich Union doing IT. Currently I am treasurer of a local Anglican church - this has been very time consuming so I'll give it up in the next six months - counting the days! You may be amazed to learn that I still have some hair left! I enjoy playing football twice a week and listening to indie music (anything with guitars, Blur espercially).
It would be great to hear from anyone of approximately similar vintage.

Michael Penhallow-Luntzel (S 1975-80)
Running a small vineyard in N. California.

Stephen Nedeham Browne (A 1956-60)
Have been living in Mexico for past 27 years returning each year to UK for the Summer.

Adrian Wild (B 1976-81)
Since leaving BC, wound up in Derby to go to College, and stayed in the area. Married to Sandy, whom I met at college. 2 kids, one of each, aged 13 and 7. run my own model making outfit, and work full time in training, mainly Environmental Conservation. Found the site "accidentally" whilst searching the web via a different address! Kept meaning to get in touch sooner!

James Carden (C/L 1980-85)
James and his wife Julie are delighted to announce the birth of Jack on 1st November 2001, a brother for Oliver, at the Royal Devon & Exeter Hospital.

Miranda Cahn (F 1983-85)
Married to Harmen (dutch!) with 4 yr old daughter. After law at Durham was in marketing for 10 yrs. Worked in E.Europe, wrote book, took over family business, sold it!
Recently moved from Sussex to Cheshire to set up new kids retail / leisure concept (themed ride) at The Trafford Centre, Manchester opening next Easter.
Would be pleased to hear from any OB’s in the area.

Robert James Hannington (S 1968-72)
Married at Brighton College chapel to Janine in 1978 I qualified as a Chartered Surveyor and in 1989 became a proprietary partner of Knight Frank. I have two children Lucinda aged 16 and Charlie aged 13 and having run the Investment division of Knight Frank in London for ten years, recently transferred to Sydney Australia as the Chairman and CEO of Knight Frank Australia and deputy Chairman of Knight Frank Asia.
The Australian company has 650 staff based across the country and I would be pleased to hear from any Old Brightonians based in Australia as regularly travel to the main cities.

Malcolm Faber (S 1975-80)
Now a Business Sales Manager for Royal Mail. Living in Heathfield, have 2 boys 9 & 4, 2 ex-wives, and getting married again in January 2002.

Matthew (Quasi) Quarendon (A 1985-87)
My wife Gemma gave birth to Louis Arthur Quarendon (9lb 13oz) on the 7th September at the Royal Sussex County. Great views of the college and the OBA Rugby XV training were enjoyed during the 42 hours of labour!
The aim is for the RFU to sign him now so his father can enjoy full hospitality privileges at Twickenham for life.

John Want (H 1987-92)
www.thewanthouse
.freeserve.co.uk

Pleased to announced the arrival of our second child, Ieuan Leslie Want on 2nd October. That makes two young boys and a worn out Old Boy (not to mention his wife!).

David Gold (BCJS 83-86 / School House 86-91)
I am one of 20 people invited to contribute a chapter to a new book, A Blue Tomorrow : New Visions from Modern Conservatives which has been published by Politicos Publishing and priced at £7:99 - my contribution looks at how the Party can be more inclusive rather than merely tolerant and covers race relations, gay rights, women in politics and young people.
The overriding conclusion is that politicians must stop trying to moralise and shouldn't use taxation to steer people towards a lifestyle they would prefer others to live.
I will be donating a copy to the Brighton College Politics Department!

Vicki Baines (F. 1990-95)
I'm now doing a PhD in Nottingham whilst teaching undergraduates, and have just had my first piece published in an academic journal.

Rebecca Badman (F. 1994-96)
I grauated from the university of surrey in 2000 with a 2:2 degree in hotel & catering management. I am currently working at the Grand Hotel in the confrence office.
I am still obviously living in brighton & have I am due to marry next year.

Jeremy Bamford (S. 1987-92)
Have been living in the U.S since January 1996. Graduated from University of West Florida in 1998 with MBA, 3.3GPA. Was married to Irene in May 1999. We have 2 girls, the eldest is Alexandra and more recently the new arrival of baby Lauren Gabriella (June 11, 2001).
Currently living in Atlanta, Georgia and working as an Executive/Principle Associate with a U.S. accounts payable consulting firm, Connolly Consulting Associates.
Would like to hear from any OBs that know me, especially from School House or if living in the U.S.
Please email!

James Borbone (C. 1991-96)
Passed out of sandhurst as junior under officer in april. have just returned from 2 months platoon commanders course in cyprus and now go to Sierra Leone before being based in Edinburgh and finally germany next april. Would love to hear from anybody who remembers me.

Vicki Jones (F. 1994-96)
I graduated with a degree in Law from the University of Sussex in 2000 and now work for a law firm in Guildford.
I am also studying for the Legal Practice Course at the College of Law.

Shirley Waldron (F. 1976-78)
I went to the 1970's reunion last Nov and had a great time catching up with old friends. I also got the shock of my life as 25 years had turned the teenage OBs I remembered into 40 year olds!
I very occasionally meet up with some OBs at reunions and would love to hear from anyone in my year (or thereabouts).
I'm working as an architect for Imperial College, South Ken; I live in Putney and have a 2 year old daughter.

Sophia Chauchard Stuart (F. 1985-87)
Sophia Chauchard Stuart (Fenwick 85-87) has moved to Los Angeles to take up her new position as Director, Business Management for the digital services arm of Grey Advertising Inc. She would love to hear from any OBAs, especially from Fenwick, who are based in Southern California: stuarts@kpe.com.

Andrew Watts (H/R. 1975-80)
Got married at Rottingdean St. Margarets Church in Sept 2000.
Pursued a career in marketing and advertising since leaving Warwick University.
Founding partner of direct marketing and promotional marketing agency in 1993.
Unashamedly networking, I would love to hear from Old Brightonians working on the client side of marketing. Visit our web site - khws.co.uk - to see our capabilities and clients.

Amy Tarrant (W. 1992-94)
After completing a Modern Langauges degree from Salford University in 1998, I went to study for a Diploma in Business Management at Hove College. I have lived in Frankfurt for the last 18 months where I am a Pricing Analyst at a financial printing company. I married Daniel Norris in December 2000 in Cuckfield but remain unsurprisingly Amy Tarrant!!
I will shortly be embarking on a distance-learning MBA at Durham University.

Vicky Olsen (Lynch-White) (F. 1994-96)
I have been living in America for almost 5 years and I love it here. I have been married to my husband Gene for nearly 4 years and we have 4 children (long story). At the moment we are living in New Jersey but only for 2 years as the Army moves us every 2 years. We came back to England in April and hope to be back again soon.
Love to all of you and I hope you are fulfilling all of your dreams. xxx

Ewen Gallagher (H/S. 1986-91)
After leaving the School in '91 I must admit that I have totally lost touch.
First off my family moved from France (Paris) to Switzerland (Vevey), while I went off to start my University degree up in Newcastle Upon Tyne in Genetics. Subsequently I took a degree in immunology at the University of Birmingham before finally doing my doctorate in the University of Nottingham. I now have a job as a research fellow in the Department of Pharmacology in the University of Texas Southwestern Medical center at Dallas. It's an amazing place with three Nobel laureates, including Al Gilman of my own department. The pace of life in the States is very different from that of Brighton, but I must admit that I am enjoying it.
Anyway I am unmarried, and find it hard to take any time off. I have been living in Dallas for getting on two years now.

Emma Bolton (W. 1993-98)
I have just graduated from Bretton Hall University in Wakefield with a 2:2 in Theatre Design and Technology.

Su Cook (F. 1985-87)
I've now been teaching at St. Benedict's in Ealing for 5 years (!!) and have been Head of the Geography Department for the last two years.
I married Johnny Cantor in December 2000 but am too attached to my name to give it up!!

David Gold
www.tory.org
/brighton/home

Recently contested the General Election in Brighton Pavilion for the Conservatives (predictable, I know!) and gained a 1.63% swing on an otherwise dreadful night for the party. Living in Kemp Town and SE London and work as an Account Manager at a public affairs consultancy in Mayfair.
Anyone from my year group who want to join us for a 1991 Leavers Reunion? 30 June from 10:30am at the College.
Email me for further details or contact the OB office.

Michael Rees (D/B. 1967 to 72)
Currently living in Bicester, Oxfordshire and learning Macedonian prior to taking up a post in the Balkans.

Rob Page (C. 1988-93)
Graduated from Manchester Metropolitan University with a degree in 3d Design then worked for the BBC as a Visual Effects Designer. Took a year out to travel Australia/New Zealand & South East Asia. Currently working within Account Management for the new media arm of BMP DDB advertising - Tribal DDB London. Looking to move into a creative role and considering relocating to Australia.
Would love to hear from anyone that remembers me and/or any OB's that work within the industry.

Brian Mullin (D. 1948-51)
I loved the article by Patrick Lyford with whom I was at Brighton - it was an excellent account of life at that time and brought back many memories.

Jonathan Hinds (C. 1986-90)
www.btinternet.com/~jon.hinds
Kim and I are pleased to announce the birth of our son, Edward John, on 1/6/91 at the Royal Gwent in Newport.

David Heberlein (B. 1972-76)
I am presently working in South America as General Manager for Exploration for Barrick Gold Corporation. After graduating from the University of Southampton in 1980 I moved to Vancouver Canada and completed my M.Sc there. While in Canada I married and now have two children. I moved to South America with my family in 1994 to work in the gold mining industry. I was initially based out of Santiago Chile but since 1995 I have lived in San Juan, Argentina.
It is great to see the OBA on the net. I will be a regular visitor from now on.

Guy Burtenshaw (L. 1985-89)
I've recently joined the City office of the law firm 'Kingsford Stacey Blackwell' specialising in Personal Injury Law.

Kate Merrin & Lauren Lambe (W & F. 1990-93)
www.freshagents.com
Having both been in London working we have returned to Brighton and joined forces to open a casting & model agency - Fresh Agents. The company is almost a year old now and going from strength to strength.

Leo McKeague (S. 1988-91)
Having chased my now, Bride to be, back to London I am back in the UK. I am now living and working in 'the city' and would love to hear from anyone who feels the urge to get in touch.
And for those that are interested I will be marrying Miss. Rachel Pittman at St. Bart's church on the 27th October 2001, the reception will be held at the Savoy and if you're in town I would like to hear from you.

Charles Morriston (R. 1985-90)
After finishing Manchester University in 1994, I took a long, hazy backpacking trip around the world, and then worked in management consultancy in a number of places including Dublin, Aberdeen, Brussels, Morocco, Rome and Madrid.
Having recently returned from a year's secondment in Sydney, Australia, I now work for KPMG Consulting in London and am trying to adjust to Britain's inclement weather conditions.

Dr André-William Tyler (R. 1995-90)
Graduated from Cambridge (Downing College)in 1994 with 1:1 in Natural Sciences, then went on to complete his Doctorate in 1997 in Superconductivity at Cambridge.
I married Elizabeth Tilley on July 15 2000 at Downing College Chapel, Cambridge.

Simon Clouting (L. 1974-77)
I am currently working as the Systems Development Manager at Credit Acceptance In Worthing.
I am also the director of my own software development house working in UNIVERSE.
I now have two sons - James who is 5 and Oliver who is 6 months.

Mark Katz (L. 1976-81)
Still acting! Just finished a production of "Brighton Rock" in the Brighton Festival. Next up is some comedy revue in Brighton and then at the Edinburgh festival, so any OBs wishing to see some excellent comedy come and see a performance of The "Treason Show" (Newsrevue) at The Komedia (20-21 June and 18-19 & 23 July) or Edinburgh 3-27 August.
Hi to everyone from year of '81. Sorry I can't be there for the reunion on 30th June.

Mike Harwood (A. 1976-81)
Claire and I moved to Australia last November! We are in Sydney at present and would love to hear from any OBs in town - Our phone is +61 (0)2 8920 3423 (H/W) or +61 (0)404 119351 (M).
We will be back in the UK in October for six weeks and I would love to meet up with anybody who is around then - particularly the Aldrich mob and the Silver Suits.

Jim Hammock (D. 1986-90)
Present Occupation: Commercial Manager with Bovis Lend Lease Limited.
I have visited the OB web site for the first time today, and would plan to view The Pelican electronically in future!

Duncan Shaw (Slouch) (D. 1979-84)
I live in Bristol, having moved there in 1990. I married my wife, Wendy the following year, having met her at work. I am now a partner in a Bristol law firm. I have two daughters, Emily (3) and Katie (2). I would be delighted to hear from anyone who remembers me!

Patrick Besant-Matthews (A. 1951-56)
I've lived here in Dallas, Texas since November 1980, and if things go as expected (Life is what happens while you're making other plans!) I'll be here for at least another 21-24 months.

Nick Rees (D. 1962-66)
Now living in Ringmer, East Sussex. Married with 3 (now adult) children. Just been advised of redundancy after 31 years in the city.
Have often wondered what happened to all the old Durnfordians.

Jonathan Hinds (C 1986-90)
www.btinternet.com
/~jon.hinds/index.html

I have created my first web site, and have linked my CV to the college. If anyone wants to check it out, It's on www.btinternet.com
/~jon.hinds/index.html
.
If anyone wants to offer me a job, even better...

Mark O'Callaghan (D. 1992-97)
Had three great years at Aberystwyth, now moving to Southampton having been accepted on the Ford graduate HR program (though I have no idea how.) Up the Albion!

Daniel Hill (H. 1986-89)
Teaching on Java. It is hot here. And there are lots of insects. Best regards.

Geoffrey C. Francis (D. 1970-74)
After leaving Brighton College in 1974 I moved to the USA and attended Saint Olaf College where I received a BA in Economics. I then attended the University of Minnesota where I received an MBA. My wife and I recently celebrated our twentieth wedding anniversary with a trip to England. We have identical twin daughters that will turn sixteen tomorrow (may heaven help us!). I work for the USA branch of the Munich Reinsurance Company.
I find a way to get back to my homeland of Australia about every eighteen months.

Paul Rampling (B. 1977-78)
Just discovered the site; should have looked long time ago! Not really an OB; only two years at BC. Have been busy since '78: RN career followed by BSc and PhD in Oceanography; currently Senior Lecturer at BRNC, Dartmouth. Look forward to catching up with a few names from the past (must be getting old!).

Andrew Ryan (H 1988-93)
www.e-trippers.com
I co-presented and directed a travel programme from Vietnam and Thailand last Summer. It was called E-Trippers and ran on Rapture TV. I was one of 8 people chosen out of 14,000 applicants. The photos and footage can be found on the website above.

John Want (H 1987-92)
www.thewanthouse
.freeserve.co.uk

My wife and I are expecting our second child in early October. The clan grows and grows! Old friends can check out our family website (above...).

Helen Lorrimore (nee Smith) (F. 1988-90)
Helen Lorrimore and her husband Michael are very happy to announce the safe arrival of Charles William on 23 February, 2000.

Andy Rose (B. 1973-76)
Hello, Just found the OBA website and nostalgia gripped me!!
Although I don't think I have ever formally been a member, I did play a few games of cricket for the OBA in the early 80's with Jeff Baily, who I knew at school. It wasn't "cool" to join when I left in the 70's!!!!!
However, having seen a few old faces on the website I would love to join and catch up on some memories. I would love to receive details of the association and add my name to the members database.

Matt Greenwood (L. 1980-85)
Matt married his wife Bogusia in 2000 and they celebrated the birth of their daughter Francesca in January 2001. Matt is a professional Tea Taster and currently head of Tea Buying for "Tetley Tea". He has spent much time travelling in the last 10 years and his unusual carreer choice was prompted by his first visit to India with the College cricket team in 1982-3. He thanks the influence of the Geography team of the time ( Lowe, Spencer and Hanson) for pointing him in the right direction! Matt and family live in Ham, Surrey and would love to hear from old friends.

Alison Tegerdine (nee Rowley) (F 1983-85)
Having lived in London for 10 years, Ian and I moved to Taunton in 1999. I am currently Director of Pensions Administration for a corporate pensions outsourcing and software company in Bristol.

Mark Whittle (H 1986-92)
Since graduating from the University of Strathclyde I have joined Hays Accountancy Personnel as an Office Manager in North London. I would love to hear from anyone in my year to talk about old times.

Ian Ferguson (S 1977-82)
Really enjoying life flying as a pilot with the RAF in a remote part of Scotland. I had 3 years flying in Canada mostly around the Artic, Scotland is not that cold in comparison. Due to join any airline that will have me next year, then move down south.
Thanks to all who have set up this Web Site and are doing so much to keep the OBs going!

James Brenan (S 1967-77)
James says hi to all his contemporaries and be in touch on Jsbsize12@aol.com if you share or need any of my interests: arguing for money (a.k.a. litigation - I am risk averse, thorough and get to the point quickly), jazz/funk/gospel/blues, Chelsea, Dominica, the Gorge of Saklikent, legal public policy issues, looking out for Julie Burchill when I visit Brighton (so I can I roll up my copy of The Guardian Weekend and shove it somewhere), meeting up with old friends and having a good laugh/cry/recriminate/commiserate/jactitate (prize of a melting Penguin biscuit if you know what that means).
That's all folks...

THE HARVARD CLUB, NYC

Richard Brightwell (A 1970-75)
I'm organising a reunion for all OB's living in Canada and USA. Please join Headmaster Anthony Seldon and I at The Harvard Club on 18th May 2001.
If you're able to join us, please contact me at the OBA (email hyperlink above), or drop a line to:
John Hedbring
10 Beacon Hill Drive,
Saratoga Springs,
New York 12866
518-583-1016 (Home)
518-695-5000 (Work)

We look forward to seeing you there...

SARAH MANN

Sarah Mann (F 1985-87)
www.festival-edinburgh.com
Due to perform at The Nuffield Theatre, Southampton, 19th March to Saturday 24th.
All OB's that know me welcome!
Drinks in the bar afterwards!
London Language and Drama School, STAR TEK associates
30 Brondesbury park
LONDON NW6 7DN
TEL + 44 20 8830 0074
FAX + 44 20 8830 4992

Megan Lloyd (F 1985-87)
After leaving BC I read Actuarial Science at City University, working in the Financial Services industry for 5 years. I then decided on a change doing a PGCE in Secondary maths teaching at Bristol Uni and taught in Gloucestershire for 3 years. I am now in my second year of teaching at Kuwait English School in Kuwait but return to the UK each year for the long Summer holiday.
If any OBs find themselves in Kuwait I would be very happy to entertain them!

Oliver Firth (L 1986-91)
Since leaving BC I graduated from UMDS (Guy's & St Thomas' Medical Schools), having intercalated a BSc and somehow managed a 1st in Experimental Pathology. Completed my house jobs in Hereford and Tunbridge Wells, then took off to Europe in a VW van together with a fine young Australian filly. She talked me into a year in Brisbane and here I still am, working as a paediatric registrar. I spent a month in Brighton last December, paid a discrete visit to the college which brought back floods of happy memories.
Managed to catch up with many mates from my year over beers in good old English pubs, and slip into familiar nonsensical verbal diarrhoea, most comforting after a year on the other side of the globe. Would like to hear from any old friends I've inadvertently lost touch with on this email.
May the College continue to thrive and prosper!

James Tyrie (H 1978-83)
I have been living and working in Paris for the last 7 years and have almost begun to understand the French! If there is anyone else living in this neck of the woods please drops us a line but I warn you that the Tyrie Clan has now increased by 3 boys!
I was very sorry to have missed the reunion (I loved the photos), but I hope there will be another one soon.

Ayako Nagami (F 1993-95)
I am back in Japan now.

Brian Leahy (S 1957-60)
After leaving School reurned to Kenya where I was immediately called up for National Service in the Kenya Regiment. Planted tea for six years, went to Australia and lived in New Guinea. Have been living in the Isle of Man for thirty years, married with two daughters.

Barry A. (Crew) now Meckiffe (S 1953-8)
Living in Mississauga, Ontario and looking for John Bass who was also at School House for some time both before and after those years.

Guy Dowman (H 1989-94)
After working with Merrill Lynch in New York and London, I moved in 2000 to Tokyo to work for Morgan Stanley in the equity risk group.
I would be very happy to hear from any contemporaries currently in Japan, or elsewhere.