News from Old Brightonians - 2002

Glen McCready
S. 1985-87
posted: 2nd December 2002

Glen played Greg Wise in Alan Ayckbourn's comedy Relatively Speaking in February 2002 opposite Elizabeth Counsell.

The rest of the year has seen him direct students at Sarah Mann's (F. 1985-87) London drama school and also continue voicing educational, corporate, EFL and drama recordings (most recently a double bill of Sally Gardner's "The Boy Who Could Fly" & "The Invisible Boy" (BBC Audio Books) and Jules Hardy's debut novel "Altered Land" (ISIS). He is about to play one of Cinders' Ugly Sisters at Aldershot's Princes Hall (13 Dec - 4 Jan 2003).

Sami Malas
C. 1983-86
posted: 14th November 2002

Sami is married to Amanda Martin and they had their first child (a boy) on 21 November 2001. He is currently working as a patent lawyer in Atlanta, Georgia.

David Peerless
H. 1960-65
posted: 11th November 2002

David leaves the army in 2003 after 34 years.

He is living on the Hampshire/Wiltshire border and would be very happy to hear from contemporaries on 01980 862809.

Oliver Phillips
H. 1996-01
email: owaphil@aol.com
posted: 11th November 2002

Playing rugby for Newcastle Falcons and studying Business Management at Durham University.

Penelope Etherton
W. 1991-93
posted: 11th November 2002

Penelope married William Fraser (formerly of the 2nd Light Infantry) on 28 September 2002 at St Margaret's Church, Rottingdean.

She is currently working as an SHO in Cardiothoracic Surgery at St Mary's Hospital, Paddington.

Sky Bliss
A. 1988-93
email: svenn_69@hotmail.com
posted: 10th November 2002

Currently in Singapore freelance video editing and producing.

Narrowly missed getting killed in Bali bomb. Devestated about Dan Braden and want to send my love to all his family and his and our friends...

Christopher Chave
D. 1956-61
email: comchave@yahoo.co.uk
posted: 8th November 2002

Currently a Captain with Singapore Airlines and retiring May 2003 to my Farm near Tunbridge Wells.

Edmund Lee
S. 1975-79
email: dolphin8@bigpond.net.au
website: http://www.dolphinmigration.com.au
posted: 5th November 2002

I would love to hear from any of you guys out there who can "still" remember the great times we use have!

I think the website is excellent.

Jonathan Woodcock
C. 1985-87
email: johno@
shouson.co.uk
posted: 31st October 2002

I am delighted to announce that on 30th August 2002, Christelle Cavelier and I were married at the Lansdowne Club in London.

The occasion was attended by a good number of OB's - Chris Woodcock, Jason Moul, Katie Hackett, Phil Manzi, Matthew Quarendon (best man), Geoff Kelly, Steve Rice, Luke Littlewood, Christophe Daviron, Sam Swanson, Neil Bradstock and Steve Lee.

Great friends and a great occasion!

John Gorton
D. 1978-83
email: thegortons@
hotmail.com
posted: 16th October 2002

John and his wife Nicole are spending the next two years in Australia...

David Broadley
H. 1972-78
email: david.broadley@thehartford.com
posted: 10th October 2002

Having spent the last few years either sailing or scuba-diving in some of the warmer parts of the world and intermittently under contract to various Insurance companies. Recently moved to Worthing.

Alex Bremer
R. 1979-83
email: alex@
alexbremer
.com
website: alexbremer.
com
website: 3bweb.com
posted: 29th August 2002

Miriam Jones and I married on the 10th August 2002 at Poynings Church, Sussex.

OB's present included Justin Marsham, Adam Belson, Guy Bradshaw, Ben Stott, John Gorton, Joey Appleton, my brothers Jack and Patrick and of course my father Nick (ex Director of Art).

The service was conducted by The Reverend Richard Brown, ex Chaplain of Brighton College.

Photos of the day, and the party that followed are now on my website - http://www.alexbremer.com

T J Allen
A. 1957-61
posted: 29th August 2002

T J Allen has now retired after 36 years teaching, the last 29 as Head of Modern Languages at Cranbrook School.

Andrew King
B. 1977-79
email: acking@supanet.com
posted: 23rd August 2002

After Years of living the corporate life by day as a VP for an American Telecoms consultancy and singing in clubs with my band by night, something had to give. I opted for the music. My wife of 16 years, Elaine and I sold up and moved to Tenerife where I am now working as a cabaret singer. The move has suited us down to the ground and all is well.

There is however no escaping the college. The local radio station over here (Oasis) is run and owned by Chris Elkington (C.1978-84) who wishes , as I do, all OBA's well.

I would love to hear from any ex Bristol house buddys from back then if you are over in Tenerife for your holiday.

Matt Walters
D. 1977-80
posted: 5th August 2002

Matt is still running a very successful 'Human Statue' company and working within corporate hospitality and exhibitions. The company recently featured on Alastair McGowan's 'Big Impression' as two background human statues and in a Sunday Mirror supplement, pictured with Ivana Trump and Shirley Bassey. Still in training for ultra distance marathons.

Alex Stovold
D. 1986-91
email: alexstovold@freeuk.com
posted: 3rd July 2002

Alex Stovold (D. 1986-91) and Rebekah Ring were married on 3rd May 2002 in Chelsea.

Garth Gosden
S. 1980-84
posted: 19th June 2002

Garth has been married to Angela for 5 years and has an 18 month old son, Kurtis. He has worked for BOC Gases Ltd in Crawley for the past 12 years and has recently moved to a bigger farm to continue their equestrian pursuits.

Peter Binning
C. 1975-80
email: pb@corkerbinning.co.uk
website: http://www.corkerbinning.co.uk
posted: 13th June 2002

Peter Binning (C) 1975-80 has joined two former colleagues to form one of the few specialist business crime litigation firms in London. Corker Binning was formed in December 2001 and so far is doing well.

Peter and Anita have a daughter, Charlotte aged 20 months and are expecting a second baby in July.

Peter lives in central London.

Steve Golding
A. 1973-76
email: steveg@puzzlesolvers.net
website: http://www.puzzlesolvers.net
posted: 21st May 2002

I'm back living in Brighton with my wife and two boys, and I am a partner in an I.T. consulting company based in the States near Washington DC, and also here in Brighton. I run the sales and divide my time between the two countries.

Peter Brooks
B/C. 1979-84
email: peter.brooks@tinyworld.co.uk
posted: 18th May 2002

Happily married, no kids yet, living in Brighton. Have spent the last twelve years working for what is now the CGNU Group, in Sales and Marketing, based in Guildford.

Would be great to hear from any old friends from the same era.

Alan Meekings
D. 1960-65
email: alan@landmarkconsulting.co.uk
posted: 18th May 2002

Alan Meekings graduated in Engineering at Downing College, Cambridge in 1971.

He became a management consultant in 1988, joining Gemini Consulting, now part of Cap Gemini Ernst & Young, as its sixth employee in Europe.

In December 2001, Alan left Cap Gemini Ernst & Young to set-up his own consulting practice, Landmark Consulting, which specialises in helping organisations achieve radical, sustainable improvements in performance.

Barry Brooks
D. 1981-85
email: barry.e.brooks@aexp.com
posted: 15th May 2002

Was at BCJS 76-81 then the college 81-85 Durnford Hse. Left to work for Barclays Bank, in various branches around Sussex, ending up at North Street Brighton. Met my wife Wendy at Church Road (Hove) branch in 86, got married in September 89 in the college chapel. Left Barclays to become a financial advisor for HSBC in 94. Big mistake, did that for a year then went to Royal Life in 95, an even bigger mistake. Joined American Express in Oct 95, still with them, in spite of the recent redundancies, working as a Project Specialist and have been for 4 years now. Have 2 great kids, Hannah age 7 and James age 4.

Still live in Brighton.

Have very little hair left (some sort of gene defect I believe). Main hobby is going to the gym 2-3 times a week, and I do like to dabble in the kitchen now and then. Would love to hear from any old brightonians who know me.

Still see Adrian Stride (L circa 80-84), as both our daughters go to Brighton and Hove High School. Lost touch with Jason Burroughs, John Garland, Paul Edgerton, Darren Panto, Trevor Mole. Last saw them at Pauls wedding back about 3 years ago.

Regarding David Golds comments in the last issue, on the state of the assoc. I think the new (?) website designed by Alex and Guy is excellent. I also think that it would make sense to ditch the antiquated hard copy issue, although it's nice to be able to read it in bed with a cup of tea. Although I have not attended any of the OBA dinners/reunions, I am surprised to hear that they are not very popular.

Think they should continue...I will get to one, one day.

Mark Collington
R. 1991-94
(William Blackshaw Art Scholarship)
email: mncollington
@hotmail.com
website: http://members.lycos.co.uk/jmerry/mark/
posted: 8th May 2002

Having graduated with an MA in Animation at the Royal College of Art in July 2001, my two graduation animations, 'West Pier' and 'Testrip' have both had international screenings over the past 9 months.

'West Pier', a personal refection upon the history of Brighton's West Pier has been screened on BBC & ITV, as well as at animation festivals in Edinburgh, Ottawa, London, Foyle, Bilbao, Espinho and Hanover. It will also be screened as a short accompanying Richard Attenborough's 'Oh what a lovely War' at the Duke of York's Picture House, Preston Circus, Brighton on Sunday May 26th.

'Testrip' my other graduation piece, an animation about the experience of being a life model, was selected by the British Council for screening in Berlin last month at Britspotting 2002 - a showcase of new British film.

I am currently living in Shrewsbury, working as a traditional 2D animator for a company called 3D Films based in Telford.

Fellow art-classmate/scholar Emma Francis is currently in her final couple of months at the Royal College of Art completing her Silver/goldsmithing/metalwork/jewellery MA.

Don't be a stress-head, best wishes E-K! You'll be fine!

Bob Soar
D. 1963-68
email: bob@soarfree.fsnet.co.uk
posted: 1st May 2002

Bob is now Sir Robert Soar as of last year.

Taken early retirement from the Civil Service, still living in Sheffield, and now on-line at home. He would be delighted to hear from Ian Orr, not seen since '68....and of course, other contemporary chums.

Pat Lyford
C. 1949-55
posted: 27th April 2002

Mark Lyford (C. 1982-87) is now working with The Fresh Olive Company which sells (surprise surprise!) olives!

I continue to enjoy retirement (beats work every day!), alternating between Chalfont St. Peter and Torrevieja, Spain.

John Clay
B. 1965-67
email: jclayatcaf@aol.com
website: www.hooperschocolate.com
posted: 2nd April 2002

This year we celebrate the 20th anniversay of the California Autism Foundation, which I started to assist my foster son, and which now serves 250 people with a variety of services. We are also busy reviving an old chocolate company to provide careers for people with disabilities. Would enjoy meeting any O.B.'s who visit the San Francisco area.

David Jackson
C. 1976-78
email: glasshouse@icon.co.za
website: glasshouse.www.icon.co.za
posted: 28th March 2002

I have been living in South Africa for twelve years. I have a glassblowing studio producing mainly sculptural work and live in a nature reserve in Gauteng.
It would be nice to hear from any old friends.

Steve Limbrey
L. 1974-79
email: limbrey@ukonline.co.uk
posted: 19th March 2002

Finding it hard to believe that it is nearly 23 years since I reluctantly left BC. I spent 15 years of that working for Midland Bank (now HSBC), leaving in 1995 to do a BA in Geography and Environmental Studies at Sussex. Following that I spent 3 years with LLoyds TSB Registrars. I am now an Environmental Data Officer with the Environment Agency, working at the southern regional head office in Worthing.
I would love to hear from any other OB's from my era, especially fellow Leconfield inmates.

Vicky Lynch-White (now Olsen)
F. 1994-96
email: vixjoy@comcast.net
posted: 14th March 2002

I have been living in the States for over 5 years and have been married to my husband Gene for over 4. We have 4 beautiful children together and are expecting our 5th in june which we are told is a boy. Everything is wonderful I would love to hear from anyone who remembers me.
Take care xx

Malcolm Faber
S. 1975-80
email: malcolm.faber@consignia.com
posted: 27th February 2002

Just got married again, still working in Business Sales at Consignia. Had lunch with Guy Cordery today which made me think - is there anyone else out there?

Gerard Pearlberg
S. 1976-80
email: runincoach@aol.com
website: www.runningbuzz.com
posted: 5th February 2002

Hi there OB's...particularly OB's from 1976-1981. I was in School house. I lived for many years in Santa Cruz California but have recently moved with my Wife Kathleen and two year old son,Luke, to a beautiful town called Brielle on the New Jersey Shore,65 miles south of New York City.
I am a USA Track & Field Coach and coach runners On-line all over the World via our website at www.runningbuzz.com. I also coach full time the # 3 ranked marathoner in the USA,professional runner and '96 Olympian Eddy Hellebuyck..... Check out our website,it has all our contact info on there.I will be at the USA OBA reunion dinner this summer (2002) in San Francisco.
Most of all,I just love being a Dad to my Son Luke ! Would love to hear from any OBA's....Take care, Gerard (Coach GP).

Alex Hardman
A. 1983-86
email: alex@hardmana.fslife.co.uk
posted: 7th January 2002

Hello, old school friends.
I'm now living in Bristol, married to Sarah and we have two nippers ages 2 and 4 - Joseph and Isaac. Enjoying work as an outdoor pursuits instructor and college lecturer.
T'would be intriguing to hear from anyone that I knew during my time at Brighton College.

Robin Ellis
D. 1953-56
email: reddog1@ellisr.fsworld.co.uk
posted: 4th December 2001

HELLO, WELL IT IS MANY YEARS SINCE I HAVE CONTACTED ANYONE.
I WOULD LIKE TO HEAR FROM FORMER O.B'S,WHO WERE AT DURNFORD, WHICH WAS SITUATED HALF A MILE UP THE EASTERN ROAD. HARD WORK, WHEN YOU HAD TO CHANGE FOR GYM, AND THEN SPRINT ALL THE WAY BACK TO THE MAIN SCHOOL BUILDINGS!
I SHOULD LIKE TO HEAR FROM NIGEL CURLING, ALSO SIMPSON, DESBOTTES AND ANYONE ELSE.
I MYSELF AM NOW 62 YEARS OLD, DIVORCED. PRESENTLY UNEMPLOYED AND LIVING IN LONDON. WHEN IN WORK,I AM AN ANIMATRONIC ENGINEER IN THE FILM INDUSTRY. FOR ALL O.B's WITH CHILDREN, I WAS INVOLVED IN THE CURRENT CITV SHOW "JIM HENSONS CONSTRUCTION SITE".
HOPE TO HEAR FROM SOMEBODY SOON, CHEERS - ROBIN.

Peter S. James
L. 1961-66
email: pselwynj@worldnet.att.net
posted: 3rd December 2001

If memory serves me well I graduated in 1966 and went on to Nottingham University to study Chem. Eng.
I now live in Philadelphia and work in South Jersey.