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IDear Old Malvernians and Ellerslie Old Girls,
t is easy to forget the vital importance of each year in the history of a great school, such as Malvern. After all, for some it may
be merely the sole year or one of two that he or she spends at Malvern. That the qualities imbued by one’s education persist is however demonstrated by the feats of Old Malvernians and Ellerslie Old Girls. These are revealed on an annual basis and recorded, but to a necessarily limited extent, in this, the latest, OM Newsletter, which I have the pleasure
of introducing.
I mentioned last year our consciousness of the worldwide Malvernian community. What I did not mention was that Malvernians are literally World Champions. No one can fail but to be impressed by Philip Shaw-Hamilton (3.65-70) and Nigel Draffan (1.64-69) being crowned world champions in Real Tennis. It is not necessary to have in mind that they were playing in a particular age group. If one is interested in youthfulness one can note another Malvernian first class centurion in
Zen Malik (5.11-15) playing for Warwickshire, which county, some will remember was once captained by the late Professor R.H. Maudsley (3.32-36).
The exploits of the Malvernian community are many and varied. The Society tries to play a role in facilitating Malvernian activities including such matters as the OM Fly Fishing
Club, which recently hosted Malvern pupils at the Kingfisher Lake, near Bromyard. Pity the poor fish that tried to pit their wits against the Malvernians! The new style Commemoration with multiple games between pupils and OMs proved (again) to be a great success followed by a very enjoyable Club Dinner held in the very congenial surroundings of St Edmund’s Hall. This provided an opportunity further to acknowledge the life and work of Paul Godsland and to hear from Sam Glover (5.90-92), who in his two years at Malvern
led Malvern to victory over both Eton and Harrow at polo. He now, by way of contrast, holds the world record for rowing solo across the Atlantic.
I do not consider it my task to urge you to row the Atlantic, but I do urge you to get in touch or keep in touch with Malvern and the Malvernian Society. There are numerous activities for all.
With best wishes.
Timothy Straker KC
Chairman of Trustees
Tim Straker (3.68-72)
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