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OM Club Dinner
Now in its third year, the OM Club Dinner was held for
the first time at Malvern College on Saturday 22nd March, coinciding with the annual Commemoration weekend and College v OM sports fixtures.
We were honoured to welcome guest speaker Sam Glover, who captivated the audience with his inspiring story of rowing solo across the Atlantic in December 2023. Sam’s extraordinary achievement - winning The World’s Toughest Row in just 42 days, 3 hours, and 15 minutes - was a powerful testament
to resilience and determination and left the audience in awe.
A moving tribute was paid to Paul Godsland by his son Alec, celebrating Paul’s lasting legacy at the College and his pivotal role in launching the inaugural OM Club Dinner in 2023. Paul’s unwavering passion for alumni sport and community was deeply felt throughout the evening.
Headmaster Keith Metcalfe delivered the Loyal Toast, and the evening was expertly compèred by Mark Hardinges. Special thanks to the OM Cricket Club Patrons for sponsoring the cheese and port, and to Tim Straker, Chair of the Malvernian Society, for the champagne.
The evening was filled with laughter, connection and cherished memories, and really was an unforgettable celebration of the Malvernian community.
Sam Glover (5.90-92), Paul Godsland (Staff 1982–2024),
Alec Godsland (5.06-11), Mark Hardinges (1.91-96), Tim Straker (3.68-72)
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