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SUBJECT GATHERINGS
Computer Science and IT Dinner
Peter Cowley and Dr Pietro Lio organised a dinner for
Computer Science graduates and for others working in
the IT industry. The College kindly provided a room and
excellent food for the 44 people who attended, ranging
from 17 undergraduates to those that were up in the
early 1970s. After some mathematical modelling, every
other person moved three places between each course,
resulting in an excellent opportunity for networking.
Professor Derek McAuley gave a talk on his experiences
in industry and academia. The evening continued in the
bar – for those keen to watch England beat France at
rugby, but also for the rest of us getting to know each
other better. It is hoped to run a similar event in the
Michaelmas term of 2009.
PETER COWLEY (1974)
Geography Dinner
On 20 June 2008, a dinner brought together current
geographers and their predecessors extending back for
more than half a century; twenty-eight alumni returned,
some with their spouses. Of those present, the earliest to
matriculate was Alan Morten (1953). So the Hall was well
filled, with good company, as an equal number of current
geographers attended together with all the Fellows with
geographical interests. It was particularly fortunate that
the dinner could be arranged at that time, since Professor
Peter Ward, who was a Fellow from 1985 to 1991, was in
College as a Visiting Fellow for the Easter Term. Another
former Fellow from the eighties whom it was good to
welcome back was Professor Bob Bennett. In addition
to the Master and Dr Vira, College Scholar and 2008
Graduand Stephen Taylor addressed the assembled
company; the guest speaker was Dr Sally Howes OBE
(1979) who became Director General of SBAC, the
Society of British Aerospace Companies, in 2003.
Mathematics Reunion
On Saturday 24 November 2007 former mathematics
students of Fitzwilliam College gathered together for
the first Fitzwilliam Mathematics Reunion. It was a
cold and rainy day but spirits were not dampened as
current and former students, whose matriculation
dates spanned 35 years, gathered in the Gordon
Cameron Lecture Room for four short and entertaining
mathematical lectures. The first lecture was given by
Professor John Willis FRS (Director of Studies from
1966 to 1972) who spoke on New waves in solids. Then
Dr Alexei Kovalev, a current Fellow of the College,
spoke on Differential geometry around us. Amongst other
things we learnt why, if you fold a piece of paper, it
always folds in a straight line. After a short break,
Dr Michael Potter (Director of Studies from 1989 to
A relaxed end to the Geography Dinner

1998) gave a philosophical talk How far can you go?
Reflection(s) on the iterative hierarchy. To complete
the afternoon, Dr Peter Neumann from Oxford
University – whose father, Professor Bernhard
Neumann, completed a PhD at Fitzwilliam in
1935 – gave a provocative talk Challenging Cambridge
Mathematics.
After all this mental stimulation, some physical
exertion was in order. We walked the short distance
down Storey’s Way to the Centre for Mathematical
Sciences. Fitzwilliam can now boast to be the secondclosest
college to the Mathematics Department. We
made a tour of this very impressive building, which
was designed by Edward Cullinan, the architect behind
the new Fitzwilliam library. Our tour included a rainy
break on the grass roof and we all returned a little
damp to Fitzwilliam College. However a tasty meal
awaited us and a lively evening followed.
After the meal, Professor John Willis launched
the Fitzwilliam Mathematics Subject Fund. Many
subjects at Fitzwilliam College already have an
established fund which provides financial help to
students in those subjects. We would like the
mathematicians to have such a resource to call on. In
the main the fund would be used to help Mathematics
students to purchase books or a computer or, for
postgraduates in particular, to fund the opportunity
to travel. The Fellows in Mathematics sincerely thank
those who have contributed already to the Mathematics
Subject Fund. If you would also like to contribute, and
help the Mathematics students of the future, please
contact the Development Office in College for details.
Finally, we thank everyone who attended the first
Fitzwilliam Mathematics Reunion and made it such
an enjoyable event. We very much hope to make this a
regular feature on the Fitzwilliam Calendar. Look out
for a future date, probably in the 2010–11 academic
year. We look forward to seeing you there.
RACHEL CAMINA
LONDON DINNER
The London Dinner was held on 9 May 2008. The
numbers were slightly down on recent years, which
some attributed to the experiment of a Friday evening
which it was hoped would attract younger members. An
analysis of the attendance lists for recent years showed
fewer of that target group attended in 2008 and so in
2009 the dinner will revert to a Thursday evening:
Thursday 30 April.
As always, the Tallow Chandlers’ Hall provided an
excellent setting, and the fine evening enabled us to
hold the reception in the courtyard. Sadly, the Dinner
Secretary, Ken Dearsley, could not be with us because
he is now in the Middle East but his menu selection
proved excellent and again we especially enjoyed the
Château St Jacques d’Albas, generously supplied from
the vineyard of Graham Nutter (Geography 1966).
The year’s President, Dinesh Dhamija (Law 1971)
entertained us with a wide-ranging speech that
included the need to grow Fitzwilliam’s meagre
endowment, the value of sportsmen as leaders, savvy
business advice from one who has succeeded in that
field and a conclusion about the speed of thought.
As is customary, he concluded with the toast to the
College. The Junior President of the JMA, Harriet
Bradshaw responded with an amusing discourse on
her internet research into billygoats which, we learnt,
were held responsible for whispering rude things in
the ears of saints. Thankfully, billygoats were also
attributed with strength, determination, pride and
loyalty and Harriet recounted a few of the last year’s
successes to show that those qualities live on.
The Master observed that while the Friday
experiment had failed, he was grateful that there
was a corps of members who would attend on any day,
at any time and in any location – but that thankfully
they never remembered his speech. He listed the
College’s achievements of the past year in its academic
improvement, in securing the Chaplaincy in perpetuity,
in sport and in music. Emphasising that Cambridge
remains very competitive, he was nevertheless
constantly amazed by the drive and dynamism of
Fitzwilliam students. Nor was the College resting.
The building of the new Library had just started and
the College was now preparing a strategic plan for
the future.
So ended a most successful evening, although
there was yet an unexpected odyssey for some. The
Cambridge coach driver had had some difficulty
navigating the College party to the Tallow Chandlers’ –
and their collection proved too challenging. With no
coach appearing and the last train beckoning, the
Master and Bursar were obliged to lead an expedition
to Liverpool Street, where thankfully one member of
the party had the credit card to purchase the necessary
twenty tickets. There will be a new coach contractor
for 2009!
IAIN REID
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REUNION WEEKEND 2008
As a virtual rookie of the Fitzwilliam Development
Office, I can firmly say that the indelible experience of
my first Fitzwilliam Alumni Reunion Weekend was one
of unalloyed enjoyment and exhilaration. After many
intensive months of preparation, this extraordinary
mainstay of the Fitzwilliam calendar saw the College
warmly welcome back over 500 members. A significant
number of attendees travelled from distant continents
to participate in the occasion, with such efforts being
tributes to the heartfelt affection in which alumni
regard this remarkable community. I knew I would
be in for an exciting ride!
On Saturday morning I journeyed anxiously to
the Boathouse to introduce myself to an assembly of
unfamiliar faces gathered by the Cam. My trembling
nerves were quickly settled by the friendly reception
I received. In fact, the overwhelming warmth of
Fitzwilliam members proved to be the hallmark of
the weekend as member after member from every
generation kindly greeted me into the fold, each
with their own story to tell about their student days.
My next stop was Oxford Road. Fortunately the
weather was obliging and the sun came out in full
force to break the autumn chill, much to the relief
of those cheering on the sidelines. It was thrilling to
witness so much energy and competitive charge out
on the field. With rugby, football and hockey matches
taking place simultaneously I was spoilt for choice
and took in as much as possible by strolling from
one pitch to the next and chatting with spectators
and supporters along the way.
Back on the main site, things took on a more
cerebral tone. The Senior Tutor, Paul Chirico, discussed
the nineteenth-century poet John Clare. Addressing a
group in the Gordon Cameron Lecture Theatre, Dr
Chirico guided his audience through the recent process
of establishing Clare’s birthplace as an educational and
cultural centre. Over in the Auditorium, the Bursar gave
an illuminating talk about upcoming changes to the
College with particular emphasis on the new Library
and IT Centre.
Whilst for many the Reunion Weekend is
essentially an occasion of nostalgia, reminiscence
and sentimentality, it is also a time to reflect on the
tremendous strides the College has made and to think
about the inevitable changes that lie ahead. Walking
through the grounds I spotted numerous members
carefully examining architectural plans and gazing
through the ‘hole in the wall’ to see construction on
the eagerly anticipated Library (those of you who
didn’t make it up for Reunion Weekend can watch
the building progress via a webcam on the College
website). Reunion attendees were also amongst the
first to enjoy a drink in the newly renovated College
bar which doubles up as a tea and coffee shop.
The College’s 150th Anniversary Campaign was
officially launched at the Reunion by Lord Lamont,
Dr David Starkey and Professor Alison Richard, Vice-
Chancellor of the University (p. 51 of the Journal).
Unsurprisingly, the perennially popular Saturday
dinner was fully subscribed. This year eclipsed all
others and the event proved to be so popular that we
had to accommodate the overflow from the Hall in the
Walter Grave Room. With the aid of some technical
wizardry, we were even able to relay speeches made in
the Hall into the ancillary room via a video link. The
moral is to book early!
We maintain confidently that our Reunion Weekend
sets the standard and is second to none in Cambridge.
The Fitzwilliam Reunion is actually the best attended in
the entire University and its success is the direct result
of the unwavering dedication and commitment of
College staff. Each Reunion Weekend is a carefully
planned production and many people are involved in
making it possible: Porters, Bursary, Development,
Catering, Maintenance, Domestic and Gardening staff,
among others. Special mention should be made of
Emma Smith who works tirelessly throughout the year
to ensure that no detail is missed and to guarantee the
smooth running of all activities. The Head Porter, John
Goodacre, and the Manciple, Tim Heath, also deserve
special acknowledgment. Last but not least, Executive
Chef, Graham Clements, and his team: after 39 years
of service to the College, this was Graham’s last
Reunion Weekend as he will be retiring early in 2009.
The rapturous applause in the Dining Hall after the
Saturday dinner in honour of Graham was a clear
indicator that he will be missed.
Next year will be the 75th annual Reunion
Weekend and will coincide with the University’s
800th Anniversary. It promises to be an unforgettable
occasion and I encourage you to book your place as
soon as possible to avoid disappointment. I sincerely
look forward to seeing this year’s attendees again and
to meeting more members of the Fitzwilliam family.
See you next September!
SERITA RANA, Development Officer

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Alex West, Senior Organ Scholar, introduces the choir at the recital on the Friday evening
Dr Paul Chirico, Senior Tutor, lectures on the poet John Clare
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Reunion dinner – sung grace from the choir
Reunion dinner – animated conversation between courses

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Fifty years on – 1958 Matriculands at the Reunion. Back row (L ro R): Ian Cox, Jim Lohoar, Stephen Dale, Jonathan Bryant, Ray Goult, Peter Sanderson, John Adams,
Robert Powley, John Gamlin; Front row (L to R): Glyn Matthews, Alasdair Pratt, Geoff Powell, Gerald Coles, Bill Brown, Mike Thomsett, John Pearman, John Renton
The Society President’s reception
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Ken Drake
Reunion Rowing – Over 70
The Billy perspective
It all went wrong, right from the start! The two coxes
were diligently carrying out the arduous task of
welcoming the Fitzwilliam Ladies rowers who were
present at the Boat House when the two crews suddenly
dashed into the boat house and carried out their blades.
This is not the way it is done. The boat comes out first –
this is a well-known fact. Apparently this break from
many years of normal procedure was to allow the crew
photos to be taken before the forays on the river. There
was some concern that the photographer may have
wished to have this order of service in case one or two
of the oarsmen failed to make the return trip in the
boat (preferring instead a speedy ambulance to
Addenbrooke’s).
Having removed the boat from the top rack (why
is it always the top rack?) the Billy ‘Baits Bite or Bust’
crew were finally seated in their boat, stretchers were
stretched, limbs were stretched as far as aged limbs
can be stretched, final farewells were said to wives
and other supporters and off we went. At bow we had
a mere stripling of a lad, Robert Perkins, who was
probably only in his 60s. However, unlike the rest of
the crew, he had not previously taken part in these
tests of mature masculine physicality and he had not
completely remembered the art of rowing 1 . Suffice it
to say that a few of his early strokes will forever remain
a secret between himself and Cox.
On the way down river we passed under a new
footbridge at Chesterton. It was a very modern looking
footbridge but on this stretch of the river it feels as
though we pass under a new bridge every year or so.
Indeed it seems quite feasible that eventually the entire
stretch from the boathouses to the Pike and Eel will be
Billy: Robert Perkins (1961), bow; Mike Duffett (1952), 2; Tony Page (1954), 3;
John Stanley (1956), 4; Ken Drake (1953), 5; John Barraclough (1955), 6; John
Jenner (1954), 7; Richard Salmon (1954), Stroke; Derek Read (1952), Cox
1 However, Bow had been a member of the Fitzwilliam crew which still
holds the record in the University Bumps for places gained in one
day. They started at 4th position in the 5th Division and overbumped
the crew rowing head of the division. Then as sandwich boat they
made a triple overbump in the 4th Division, to go up a total of 10
places. On the next three days they gained only one place per day!
through a tunnel of bridges. (Forever it will be the Pike
and Eel to us!)
Half-way down Long Reach we encountered Goat
sitting snugly against the bank so as to give us as wide
a stretch of river as possible in which to pass. (This
might be an appropriate point at which to inform
Geoff Harrison that this year we didn’t hit the bank
once.) We Dodged round Ditton, Ploughed through
the Reach, Mowed round Grassy, Digested the Gut, and
Finally navigated First Post Corner before proceeding
towards the ultimate target. Then came the great
moment when Baits Bite Lock came into view and
the crew had made Ken Drake happy once more.
The boat was spun and we returned up river greatly
encouraged by support from the Fitzwilliam Ladies’
eight whom we met in Long Reach. The final part of the
journey was somewhat fraught as the river suddenly
seemed to be infested with scullers of various abilities
and hired canoes whose occupants sometimes seemed
to have no ability at all. One sculler sat crossways across
the river and just looked at our motionless craft, the
passage of which he was completely blocking. He
appeared to be most unwilling to do anything to
improve the situation. Eventually, however, realizing
that ramming him was becoming a possible solution to
the problem, he did shuffle towards one bank and we
got past.
A couple of Starts and Fives were performed at a
much improved level compared to previous years. We
finally returned safely to the Boat House, placed the
boat on trestles and proceeded to the ‘99 Rowing Club
Boathouse to consume the lunch so kindly organized
by John Jenner.
DEREK READ (1952)
Goat: Jeff McManus (1962), Bow; Mike Thompson (1955), 2; Alan Shakespeare
(1945), 3; Tim Vincent (1960), 4; John Gamlin (1958), 5; John Glasson (1956),
6; Brian Wicks (1954), 7; Noel Pilling (1954), Stroke; Geoff Harrison (1955), Cox

The Goat perspective
What a fabulous day it was to be on the river, enjoying
the most perfect weather, and thankfully free of all
masochistic tendencies such as ‘Baits Bite or Bust’. It
was so lovely on the water that undue exertion seemed
quite unnecessary, and thoughts of the Lotus Eaters
could be entertained. The river was heaving with Billy
boats, and we added to the spectacle with balletic
gyrations, entailing much activity from 2 and 4
whenever we had a rest – they never had a rest! The
Long Reach was as much as aged limbs could manage,
with frequent pauses and the aforesaid gyrations.
Considering that all bar two of us matriculated in
the 1950s, progress was commendably good.
The river is a great forger of bonds, and the annual
renewal of friendships at these events is always heartwarming.
Cox happily renewed his partnership with
his Stroke from 52 years ago. Friends for life.
GEOFF HARRISON (1955)
Reunion Rowing – Veterans
In the fine weather of a late September day the Veterans’
reunion row commenced in suitably relaxed fashion.
By two-thirty there were enough Fitzwilliam old boys
of middle age to propel both a IV and an VIII along the
Cam. However, with the one person willing and able
to cox having headed off with the IV and the idea of a
coxless VIII being dismissed pretty quickly, the eight
remaining rowers had to come up with another plan
to satisfy our appetite to re-live part of our youth. With
the realisation that Geoff Harrison was happily tucking
into his lunch in the Nines boathouse after coxing the
over-60s crew in the morning, our plan was formed:
determined to get out on the water, we sent our best
negotiator to convince Geoff that stepping in to cox
for the second time that day really was a good idea.
After some intense negotiation (and the emergence of
sandwiches to fuel the Veterans’ crew) Geoff emerged
from the Nines, kitbag in hand, ready to save the day.
Within minutes, and as if in answer to Geoff ’s
prayers to be reunited with his lunch, the Churchill
old boy and current Tideway cox Trevor Cave appeared.
With Fitzwilliam able to muster six crews and Churchill
unable to produce a single reunion crew it seemed only
fair to allow Trevor to take charge of our outing as
planned. As soon as Trevor took control the relaxed
atmosphere changed and we were down to business;
before we knew it, the boat was in the water and we were
pushing off on the uncannily clean waters of the Cam.
The focus of our outing had now moved from
relaxation and enjoyment to proving that we still had
winning spirit within us – and the legs to back it up.
After a traditional warm-up we were in the swing of
things and by the time Chesterton Footbridge was in
view all eight were paddling with more than a modicum
1 If you are interested in alumni rowing and would like more
information, please contact Adrian Tollett c/o Fitzwilliam
Development Office.
of balance between strokes. With a bit more power on
down the Long Reach the crew was really starting to
come together. A quick blast to First Post Corner and a
few practice starts later we were ready to race. Since the
completely impartial draw had resulted in the Veterans’
VIII rowing against the winner of the race between Fitz
Recent Graduates VIII and Selwyn mixed VIII, a short
period of rest at the end of the Long Reach seemed
appropriate; we were able to relax again in the sun and
to satisfy the curiosity of the passing scullers as to what
was going on.
With the Fitz Recent Graduates returning victorious
it was time for the Veterans to prove that our power
could last another 500m of full race pressure. Side by
side with the Recent Graduates and with over 20 years
average age gap the Veterans were treated to a couple
of seconds head start. Ten strokes in and the practice
starts had clearly paid off, with our confidence building
(and maybe that this was the second race of the day
for the Recent Graduates!) we were able to open up a
convincing lead and produce a clear win by the railway
bridge. The result was in no small part due to the expert
coxing from Trevor who gave the encouragement and
coaching required to get the boat moving quickly.
Basking in the glory of our victory the row back
to the boathouse was smooth and controlled with
only one interruption. This was to admire the new
Cambridge Riverside Bridge – although one eighth
of the crew had a hand in its creation, most of us had
not noticed it during our warm-up. Racing victory and
modern bridge design – was there no end to the talents
of this fine body of men!
On return to the boathouse the benefit of the new
sliding boat racks was evident to the crew as we hung
up our oars for another year 1 . With the boat safely back
in the boathouse Trevor excelled himself by producing
some bubbly to celebrate with and round off a perfect
reunion row.
ALAN ALCOCK (1988)
Veterans: Jonathan Price, Bow; Alan Alcock, 2; Robert Doe,
3; Paul Roach, 4; Brian Smith, 5; Dan George,
6; Mark Taylor, 7; Ben Booth, Stroke; Trevor Cave, Cox
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Reunion Rowing – Recent Graduates
After sounding people out around Easter time, and
subsequent intermittent communication, we found
ourselves back at Fitzwilliam. As far as possible, we
had aimed to collect first-boat rowers from 2003–04.
This was largely successful, with the cox and five of
the eight rowers in this category and the others being
substitutes, or first-boat rowers from the previous year.
Attending the dinner on Friday evening provided us all
with an opportunity to catch up on each other’s recent
activities, whilst also affording us a look at the
impressively refurbished bar.
Following a leisurely start on Saturday, we met at
the boathouse around 2pm for a 2:30pm push-off –
a schedule arranged with the previous night’s revelries
in mind! Although about half the crew had not set foot
in a boat for four years, I think that we were all quite
pleasantly surprised by our ability to sit the boat
comfortably. We paddled up to Baitsbite lock,
incorporating a couple of quick bursts to prepare
ourselves for the up-coming mini-regatta that Adrian
Tollett had organised. After spinning and returning to
the top of the Long Reach, we lined ourselves up for our
first round against a Selwyn mixed VIII. The course was
about 500m, to the railway bridge. An easy victory over
the Selwyn boat left us smiling and patting each other
on the back – assuring ourselves that it had had nothing
to do with the fact that one of the opposing crew had
caught a crab off the start.
Unfortunately, we proved the old adage that pride
comes before a fall: we paddled back to the start for our
second round against the Fitzwilliam veteran boat. It
was a close race, but it appeared that we were just not fit
enough: the veteran boat, with average age about twice
that of ours, beat us by around half a length. Suitably
humbled, we decided to paddle home. After putting the
boat away, we had to disperse back to our respective
lives, but I think we did so with a satisfied feeling: it had
certainly been enjoyable to see each other again and to
reminisce about our past rowing days.
REUBEN ROWE (2001)
Women’s Reunion Row
The sun was shining blissfully and the boathouse was
already buzzing as the members of the ladies’ reunion
crew started to arrive, some with husbands and babies
in tow. After meeting and greeting was over, it was
agreed unanimously that the newly constructed
boathouse was a great success, toasty, inviting and
even comparatively luxurious. With the men’s reunion
crew shoved off, it was time briefly to negotiate rowing
positions – and then our turn to push off.
Some members of the crew hadn’t put hand to oar
for many years but mercifully the cox was gentle with
us and we all soon discovered that, just like riding a
bicycle, all comes flooding back remarkably quickly.
With a couple of exercises to reawaken and loosen up
the hands under our belts we were ready to head down
the reach, rowing as an eight. Needless to say the going
was not perfectly smooth at first but the mounted
supporters on the towpath were encouraging and
soon we felt ready to try our hand at some racing
starts. These were surprisingly successful and, having
reacquainted ourselves with just how tiring rowing flat
out can be, we decided to revert to some steady rowing.
By now we were smooth and elegant and stole admiring
glances from the men’s reunion crew as we passed
them! A short break for re-taping softened and rapidly
blistering hands and it was time to return to the
boathouse, still bathed in sunshine, gliding
harmoniously over a glassy Cam.
BRETT BURKHART (1986)
Reunion Mixed Hockey
It was a pretty hot day and a makeshift team. Matthew
Holt and I were the elder statesmen, surrounded by
some dynamic forward players and resilient mid-field
and defence generals. I noted with some amusement
the grief I was given at my continued use of a wooden
stick but, as I hadn’t used it at all for over five years,
I needed to keep the major changes to a minimum.
Fortunately the conditions were good and the
Fitzwilliam turf had been mowed short to facilitate
a fast flowing and skilful game.
The Oldies team cruised to a 5–0 victory – as our
memories are fading, it may have been more or less!
Tobias Wood got one as did Aleem Iqbal. The claims
were staked over curry in a traditional local eatery
(which no longer sponsors the team, I was sorry to
see). Man of the match was probably split between
Matthew and Hannah (note to Claire – don’t row all
morning first!), but a great team effort by all.
The Fitzwilliam team played a magnanimous
supporting role and it was good to see that the hockey
effort is in safe hands.
NADIR MARUF (1992)
Mixed Hockey at the Reunion
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Reunion Women’s Football
Saturday 27 September saw the homecoming to
brilliant Billy of twelve ripe old goats, coming to graze
on a plentiful, lush field of green on a warm, Indian
summer’s day. The ‘Old Girls’’ team, with a fine
breadth of ages and a depth of experience over the
years, descended upon Oxford Road, ready to put boots
back on for the sake of Billy pride and to re-live some
very fond memories.
This year the Oldies boasted a full side – and a
substitute! Confidence was high for teaching the new
goats some old tricks and endeavouring to prove that
experience and selection could beat youth and regular
practice.
The Old Girls lost the toss; whistle blew and battle
commenced. The Old Girls kept possession of the ball
well, with veteran maestros Marston and Hargreaves
linking up impressively well to create chances. Poetry
in motion, skill and commitment personified. Pithy
Parmar looked lively in the box, missing a shot on
target early in the game, but making several more
chances later on. The New Girls battled hard in
midfield to win the ball and made the occasional break
into the opposition’s half, but the rock-solid defence
of Ball, Haque, Hughes and Munro put a quick end
to any New Billy glory, chasing every ball down with
speed and dexterity.
Chopper Stavri was tested only briefly in goal with
a few light shots, quickly taking the goal kicks and
spreading them down the flanks to rapid Redsell and
the Waller-Watson wing-machine. Plumley didn’t stop
for breath, as she darted left and right, to and fro over
the middle ground, to join up with the flankers.
Nil–nil at the half-time whistle and a welcome rest.
Quartered oranges, drinks and review of tactics. Worry
that weary legs might not bear up as well against those
of the fresh New Billy …
Round 2. Current girls charged at the Oldies with
vengeance, causing tired limbs to tire even faster … but
the old fortress held fast and repelled the enemy, time
after time! Until … in the minute of the final whistle,
Women’s Football at the Reunion
New Billy pounced on their chance, penetrated the
defence and caught the keeper unawares, to score
the clincher! Gutted…
Three cheers for Billy!
Disheartened, yet content; exhausted, yet replete,
the Old Billies trotted off into the sunset, bleating at
the prospect of the rematch the following year …
hopefully, with a bit more ammunition in the way of
legs! A superb afternoon.
The old girls would like to thank new captain
Jess Cole for organising the opposition and warmly
welcoming the Oldies; the referee, for an efficient and
fair performance; and to Fitz for putting on the event
and inviting us all back! Roll on next year.
Theo Stavri (1997) – captain, GK; Jenny Ball (2002),
LB; Sherry Haque (2000), RB; Ellie Hughes (2002), CB;
Rachel Munro (1988), CB; Abbie Waller (2003), LW;
Georgie Redsell (2002), RW; Lila Plumely (2000), CM;
Catherine Marston (1994) CM; Alpa Parmar (1997), CF;
Caireen Hargreaves (1994), CF; Jenny Watson (2003)
substitute.
THEO STAVRI (1997)
PAST V PRESENT CRICKET MATCH
To arrange the annual reunion cricket match for the
weekend of the summer solstice, the longest day of
the year, is in Cambridge to guarantee inclement
weather. True, in 2008 the rain hardly called for
gabardines and galoshes, but the persistent Pennine
drizzle mist was at best unseasonal and at worst risked
the cancellation of the game. The Gods, however,
had reckoned without the heroic determination of
the Groundsman to ensure a punctual start. Dave
Norman’s creative solutions to the seemingly perennial
problems posed by precipitation are nothing if not
Heath-Robinson-esque in their effectiveness.
Thus, at the appointed hour, the two captains
strode to the wicket to maintain the charade that the
course of the game was to be decided by the toss of a
coin. Regrettably Ollie West, the College captain, had
not been correctly briefed that the afternoon’s sport
could not so riskily be left to chance, and had naively
assumed that he had a 50–50 chance of winning the
toss. Simon Jackson, well-versed in the Machiavellian
management of these matters firmly, gently and hastily
disabused young Ollie, and as usual the Past XI took to
the field allowing the College first use of the strip.
Kokri, resuming from last year’s unbeaten 50, and
Iqbal began brightly against Maidment and Wilson, so
brightly that Wilson soon retired hurt (a tactical injury
perhaps), at which point the College realised that they
had been playing against 12. Order restored at 11-a-side,
Husain joining the attack and breaking the opening
50 partnership. Two ducks followed in short order
before West joined Kokri to stop the rot, embarking
on an accelerating partnership of 83 before Kokri
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(embarrassingly for him) became the first of four
victims claimed by Coombs’ flighted filth, regularly
the Past XIs most successful pie-thrower.
Amidst the carnage, West carried on stylishly, a
hard-hitting captain’s innings of 72 to his name, and at
tea (221 for 8) he must have thought the College wellplaced.
Indeed, after an uncertain start, the impartial
observer may have agreed. However, the Past XI has
a tradition of avoiding defeat, either by invoking
ingeniously the Jackson-Pratt Variation of the
Duckworth-Lewis Method, or indeed by winning
the fixture outright.
Alas for Ollie, 2008 was an example of the latter
eventuality. After a careful – others might unkindly
suggest a somewhat middle-aged – 50 from the
Groundsman (it was this year the Past’s turn to select
him), the real fireworks were provided by Husain
whose not-out 105 was a sheer delight to witness.
His measured strokeplay and powerful hitting were
epitomised by the six out of the ground and through the
greenhouse roof in the garden beyond, evidence of
which was caught on camera and posted gleefully on
the college web-site within 24 hours. The game was
won by Baretto’s careful cameo, promoted to 6 to
ensure that all players enjoyed the opportunity to
participate, with the exception of the Past’s captain
whose earlier injury while fielding deep in the wet
outfield may finally have signalled the end of his
cricket career.
The traditional end to the day, drinks reception
followed by dinner and speeches, featured the College’s
excellent catering, and the opportunity for convivial
conversation which unearthed some unusual matters
of fact: Jethwa and Jackson in the Past team, not only
Fitzwilliam alumni, but also Old Nottinghamians
both, originally sharing the same alma mater: the two
captains, for the first time in anyone’s memory, both
MML students. Such a shame that no-one had thought
to invite the Master to dinner to complete the
Francophile triumvirate.
The Past XI is once again grateful to the Bursar for
the invitation to attend, to him and to Andrew Oakes
for umpiring, to the Groundsman for his assistances
in the victory but much more importantly for his work
at Oxford Road, and to the Catering Corps for their
excellent fare. On an important point of principle, one
should never change a winning team – so those who
winter well hope to receive the call for 2009.
SIMON JACKSON (1975)
Past versus Present Cricket

NEWS OF MEMBERS
Tristan Aspray (1989) has moved to Dallas, Texas to
take up a new assignment as Upstream Advisor to the
CEO and Senior Vice Presidents of Exxon Mobil
Corporation.
Dr Catherine Barnard (1986), who is a Fellow of Trinity
College, was appointed to a Personal Chair as Professor
of European Union and Employment Law in the Faculty
of Law, University of Cambridge, from October 2008.
Rob Beckley (2001), Deputy Chief Constable of Avon
and Somerset Constabulary, was awarded the Queen’s
Police Medal in the 2008 New Year’s Honours List.
Commander Julian Bennett (2003) was appointed as
the full-time lead to deliver security for the Olympic and
Paralympic Games in London 2012. He set up a multiagency
Olympic Security Directorate to deliver an
Olympic Security Programme.
Keith Bristow (2001), Chief Constable of Warwickshire
Police Force, was awarded the Queen’s Police Medal in
the 2008 Birthday Honours.
The Rt. Hon. Andy Burnham MP (1988), who is
Member of Parliament for Leigh, Greater Manchester,
was appointed Secretary of State for Culture, Media and
Sport in February 2008.
Dr Richard Farndale (1969) was appointed to a Personal
Chair as Professor of Matrix Biochemistry in the
Department of Biochemistry, University of Cambridge,
from October 2008.
Susannah Fish (2003), Assistant Chief Constable of
Nottinghamshire Police, was awarded an OBE in the
2008 Queen’s Birthday Honours for Services to the Police.
David Haigh (1978) obtained his Ph.D. in Leeds
in 1984 and joined Beecham Pharmaceuticals (now
GlaxoSmithKline) where he played a major role in the
discovery of the important anti-diabetic medicine
Avandia. He is now Manager, Medicinal Chemistry,
Infectious Diseases Centre for Excellence in Drug
Discovery at GSK’s research centre in Stevenage. In
leisure time he combines climbing (195 of the 284
Munros accomplished) with a passion for travel and
landscape photography.
George Harker (1999) used to work in visual effects,
most recently on The Golden Compass. He wrote the fur
system for the ice bears (Iorek and Ragnar), which was
used also on The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian. He
and Clare (1999) are moving to Seattle.
Selwyn Image (1959) was awarded a CBE in the 2008
New Year’s Honours, for Services to Homeless People.
He is the founder of Emmaus Communities in the UK.
Anthony Inglese (1971) was awarded a CB in the 2008
New Year’s Honours. He is Director-General of Legal
Services at the Department for Business, Enterprise and
Regulatory Reform.
Professor Chris Lamb (1969) is John Innes Professor of
Biology at the University of East Anglia, and Director of
the John Innes Centre. He was elected to a Fellowship
of the Royal Society in May 2008.
Brian Lewis (1955) is living and teaching in the
Philippines after many years working for Shell
International. He has written three plays, Sybilla, Titus at
the Gates of Syon and My Last Farewell (all on historical
events) and has nearly finished writing his
autobiography.
Chris O’Connor (1987) was appointed HM Ambassador
to the Tunisian Republic from November 2008.
Martin Purdy (2000) joined North Harbour RFC in New
Zealand after his season with Bath, to play in the 2008
Air New Zealand Cup programme.
Ahmed Rashid (1968) has written a follow-up to the
highly successful Taliban: Militant Islam, Oil and
Fundamentalism in Central Asia. Penguin published Descent
into Chaos: How the War against Islamic extremism is being
lost in Pakistan, Afghanistan and Central Asia in the USA
and the UK in June 2008.
Eric Rassbach (1993) is National Litigation Director at
The Becket Fund for Religious Liberty in Washington
DC. He is married to Caroline and they have a son,
Isaiah.
Iain Reid (1978) was awarded a PhD in January 2008 by
the London School of Economics, on The persistence of the
internal labour supply market in changing circumstances: the
British film production workforce during and after the closed
shop.
Paul Robb (1998), Assistant Chief Constable of the
British Transport Police, was awarded the Queen’s
Police Medal in the 2008 New Year’s Honours.
Professor Pat Rogers (1958), who is DeBartolo
Professor in the Liberal Arts at the University of South
Florida, was elected a Corresponding Fellow of the
British Academy in summer 2008.
Rabbi Dr Walter Rothschild (1973) was awarded a PhD
by King’s College London in February 2008, on Arthur
Kirby and the Last Years of the Palestine Railways 1946–48.
Sarah Winckless (1993) competed in her third Olympic
Games, hoping to improve on the bronze medal she
earned in Athens in 2004. She rowed in the Women’s
Eight, which finished fifth in 6:14.22, six seconds
outside the time of the United States crew which took
the gold medal.
Choo Lak Yeow (1961) visited the College in May 2008
with his wife.
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Births, Marriages and Partnerships
Benj Bentley (2002) married Talita in Brazil on 20
December 2007. Since leaving Fitzwilliam, he has
converted to Law and was called to the Bar in 2008.
Tim Dale (1994) became a father for the second time
with the arrival of his daughter, Claudia, in June 2008.
Tim and his wife Claire have a son, James, born in July
2006.
Emma Fletcher (née Veale, 1996) and Charles
(Magdalene 1996) became proud parents of
Scarlett Marie on 18 October 2008. Emma is
President of Cambridge University Land Society
(www.culandsoc.com) and is organising a dinner for
800 alumni in June 2009 at King’s College, to celebrate
the 800th Anniversary of the University.
Elizabeth Galloway (2002) married Mark Plane
(Robinson 2001) at St Mary’s Church, Amersham, on 8
September 2007. Her bridesmaids were Annalise Katz-
Summercorn (2002) and Lindsay Summers (2002).
John Whittaker (2001) acted as an usher, and there were
numerous Fitzwilliam guests.
Kate Gibbons (1994) married Jay Salmon on 18 October
2008 at Mutley Baptist Church in Plymouth.
Tim Gray (1971) married Katharine Lowthian on 15
August 2008. As a wedding present, Katharine made a
gift to the College to establish a Prize Fund in Tim’s
name.
Jim Higginson (2002) married Marika Rose (St John’s
2002) at St John’s College Chapel on 25 August 2007.
David Evans (2002) was an usher and four College
members from their year were among the guests.
Gareth Hopkin (1994) married Helen Lansley
(Homerton) in the Fitzwilliam College Chapel in
August 2004. The service was performed by the Revd
Alasdair Barrett (1994). Gareth and Helen welcomed
the arrival of their first child, William Griff, on 12 June
2008. They live in Manchester.
Lucy Jones (née Taylor, 2000) and her husband, Stuart,
became proud parents of a son, Adam Matthew, born
22 June 2008.
Andrew Lewis (1994) became a father for the first time
with the arrival of his son, Joshua David, on 15 July
2008.
The Revd Sarah Mitchell (2002) married Robert Tan on
21 June 2008 at her home church of St Leonard’s in
Bretforton, near Evesham. They honeymooned in New
Zealand and are now living in St Ives.
Katherine Rabson Stark (née Rabson, 2000) gave birth
to a son, Oscar, on 22 August 2007.
Vicky Robb (2003) married Christophe Griffiths (St
John’s 2000) in St John’s College Chapel on 20
September 2008, whom she met when they both lived
in Old Neale. A dozen College members were among
the Guests.
Katrina Scott (née Goldie, 1994) gave birth to a
daughter, Ruth Elizabeth, on 21 August 2008.
Kyle Treiber (2002) married Richard Spencer on 25 July
2008 at the Priests House, Bolton Abbey, North
Yorkshire. Richard is the son of Paul Spencer (1969).
Richard Trethewey (1987) and his wife, Ming Ay Lum,
became first-time parents with the arrival of Thomas
Dingxun in April 2008.
John Whittaker (2001) married Roxanna Hastings
(2003) on 21 July 2007 at St Anne’s Church, Limehouse,
London. Twenty-nine Fitzbillies attended the wedding.
Vicky Wildman (2001) married Themba Hlomuka on 30
December 2007 at the Collisheen Estate, Ballito, South
Africa. Among her bridesmaids were Anna Seigal and
Liz Lewis (both 2001).
IN MEMORIAM
JOHN FREDERICK ADAMSON (1946)
John Adamson was born on 29 August 1920 in York
and was educated at Bootham School. He worked in an
insurance company before the war and then joined the
Friends’ Ambulance Unit serving initially in air relief
work in London and the Midlands and later with the
military government in France and Berlin, where he was
involved in the work of evacuating the many refugees
from the east. In 1946 Adamson came up to Fitzwilliam
to read Modern Languages and graduating in 1948 but
finishing Part II of the Tripos in 1949. He subsequently
taught German and French, finishing his teaching
career in Oxford. From the time he left school he took
on responsibilities in the Religious Society of Friends
(Quakers). He retired in 1980 and then enjoyed
travelling, mountain walking, international activities,
sailing, gardening, contact with students, talks in
Britain and New Zealand. Moving to North Wales, he
acted as an interpreter at the Llangollen International
Musical Eisteddfod, took up golf and joined a choir.
His wife, Helen, whom he married in 1944, joined in
most of his activities. In 1996, they were invited for
the opening in Berlin, Bonn and Bad Pyrmont of the
remarkable exhibition Stille Helfer about Quaker work
in Germany 1920–1950. He died on 6 December 2007.
PROFESSOR ENDEL ARUJA (1939)
Endel Aruja was born on 5 July 1911 in Soontaga,
Estonia and was educated at the University of Tartu.
He came up to Fitzwilliam in 1939 on a British Council
scholarship to do research in Physics, for which he
gained a PhD in 1943. He lived and worked as a research
scientist in X-ray crystallography in England for nearly
twenty years, participating in the foundation of many
Estonian organisations. In 1962 he moved to Canada,
first working as a researcher at the Ontario Research

Foundation in Toronto and from 1965 to 1976 as
Professor of Physics at the Ryerson Polytechnical
Institute. He held Visiting Professorships at the
American University in Beirut and also in Nairobi
University. In his retirement he remained active
both as a scientific adviser and in the Estonian exile
community. After Estonia regained its political
independence in 1990 he visited his homeland three
times – the first time to receive an honorary doctorate
from the University of Tartu – and organised the
transfer of 7000 boxes of books to Estonian libraries.
In Canada he also helped to establish the Tartu Institute
Archives and Library, which is one of the most extensive
cultural treasures of Estonians abroad. He was awarded
the Republic of Estonia White Star V medal in 1998.
His memory and sense of humour will be recalled by
those who read his article for the Journal in 2001. He
died on 4 February 2008.
HARRY WARDLAW BITTON (1932)
Harry Bitton was born on 13 May 1914 in London
and was educated at Eltham College. He came up to
Fitzwilliam in 1932 to read Natural Sciences, changing
to Mathematics in his third year. He graduated in 1935
and became a schoolmaster at Blackpool Grammar
School. During the war he was a Scientific Civil Servant
in the Meteorological Office and later a member of the
RAF Volunteer Reserve. In 1950 he joined the staff of
Bedford Modern School, where he remained until
retirement. He was President of Bedford RUFC from
1978 to 1980. In 2003 he was made a Fellow of the Royal
Meteorological Society. He died on 23 December 2007.
HELEN MARGARET BLACKWELL (1980)
Helen Blackwell was born on 20 December 1960 in
Salford and was educated at Manchester High School
for Girls. She came up to Fitzwilliam in 1980 to read
Law, and had an outstanding career, gaining firsts in
Part IA and II; she was awarded the Whitlock Prize
and a Clothworkers’ Scholarship by the College, and
a University Squire Law Scholarship. She was already
a Queen’s Guide and held the gold Duke of Edinburgh’s
Award, as well as being a keen pianist, gymnast and
swimmer. After graduating she spent a year teaching
in Zimbabwe under the auspices of the Methodist
Church Overseas Division. After her return in 1984
the headmaster of the school and his wife were
assassinated in the guerrilla war and the school was
ransacked, which had a profound emotional effect
upon her. She worked with social services in London
and Cambridge, and in 1992 was employed briefly in
the university careers department at Oxford. For the
remainder of her life she suffered from bouts of
depression and underwent regular treatment, which
required frequent admission to hospital, thus limiting
her availability for employment. In the periods when
she was employed she worked at a mental health unit
run by Mind, and some time later she was instrumental
in creating a similar agency called ‘Loud and Clear’
in north London. Later she became a researcher,
consultant and trainer in mental health, doing work
for Mind, The Mental Health Foundation and The
Royal College of Psychiatrists. Helen combined
high intelligence and capability with generosity
and compassion, especially for those marginalised
in society. She died on 14 October 2007.
PROFESSOR MICHAEL GREGORY BUTLER (1954)
Michael Butler was born on 1 November 1935 in
Nottingham and was educated at Nottingham High
Pavement School. He came up to Fitzwilliam in 1954 to
read Modern Languages, playing for the first Hockey
team and graduating in 1957. After doing a PGCE at
Oxford he taught at the King’s School, Worcester,
the Reuchlin Gymnasium, Pforzhei, and Ipswich
School from 1958–70. In 1970 he was appointed to
a Lectureship at Birmingham University, becoming
subsequently Senior Lecturer, Professor and Head
of the Department of German from 1984 to 2001 and
Public Orator of the University (1997–2005). In 1979
he was a Visiting Fellow of the Humanities Research
Centre of the Australian National University. He was
President of the Conference of University Teachers
of German of Great Britain and Ireland 1996–99.
He published widely in the field of modern German
literature, especially German-Swiss studies, and
reviewed regularly in these areas for the Times
Literary Supplement. In 1999 he was awarded the
Bundesverdienstkreuz of the Federal Republic of
Germany for his contributions to UK German studies
and British–German relations. In the same year the
University of Cambridge conferred upon him the
degree of Litt.D. He was co-General Editor (with
William E Paterson) of the series, New Perspectives in
German. Butler distrusted much contemporary literary
theory as distracting attention from the text, which one
commentator said he regarded ‘as a kind of successor
to the ancient mythical epic’; thus literature, rather than
political, economic and cultural history disclosed the
deeper history of people and nations. He was a witty
raconteur, ideally suited for the role of Public Orator;
the publication of a collection of his speeches sadly
coincided with his death on 25 November 2007.
KENNETH GEORGE DARKE (1937)
Kenneth Darke was born on 5 June 1911 at Winchmore
Hill, Middlesex and was educated at Southend High
School and the Royal College of Music. He came up
to Fitzwilliam in 1937 as a member of Cheshunt
College to read History and Theology, graduating in
1940. However, after the war he decided to become
an Anglican, and so he joined the family accountancy
firm, where he spent most of his career. Latterly he was
also a Director of Sheed and Ward Ltd, the Catholic
publishers. He died on 26 June 2008.
KEITH ALFRED THOMAS DAVEY, CB (1939)
Keith Davey was born on 23 September 1920 in
Cambridge and was educated at the Cambridge
and County High School for Boys. He came up to
Fitzwilliam in 1939 to read Law, but was allowed a
year in respect of war service, graduating in 1942.
He served in the Middle East, reaching the rank of
Captain. After the war he was called to the Middle
Temple in 1947, and subsequently became Principal
Assistant Solicitor to the Department of Health and
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Social Security, 1968–70, and then Solicitor and Legal
Adviser to the Department of the Environment from
1970 to 1982. He was made a CB in 1973. He died on
16 November 2007.
PROFESSOR GOODWIN IQBAL DAVID (1959)
Goodwin David was born on 4 August 1923 in Ajmer,
India, and was educated at the Government College,
Ajmer and Lucknow University, becoming a Lecturer
in English at St John’s College, Agra for twelve years.
He came up to Fitzwilliam in 1959 to do research on
Wordsworth for a year on a scholarship from the Asia
Christian Colleges Association. He subsequently wrote
a thesis which was approved by Trinity College, Dublin
for an M.Litt. On his return to India Professor David
resumed his post at St John’s College, Agra, India and
was Head of the Department of English and, for a long
time, also Vice Principal and Officiating Principal. He
was revered and loved by both his students and faculty
at St John’s College. He retired in the mid 1980s to his
ancestral home at Ajmer, India. He died in June 2008.
ALAN JOSEPH DAVISON (1949)
Alan Joseph Davison was born on 15 January 1930
in Norwich and was educated at Thetford Grammar
School. He came up to Fitzwilliam after national
service in 1949 to read geography, specialising in
historical geography in his final year. He was involved
in FitzTheatre and also took part in athletics. After
graduating in 1952 he taught at Bexhill before returning
to Norfolk to teach geography at Thorpe Grammar
School, Norwich, and later became Head of the Sixth
Form. In 1985 he took early retirement, and put his
background in historical geography to good use
in a second career as a landscape historian and
archaeologist, researching the origins of settlement in
Norfolk. He published numerous articles in the county
journal Norfolk Archaeology, which he latterly co-edited,
and in the series East Anglian Archaeology. Davison died
following a car crash on 29 August 2006.
THE REVD CANON JAN HENDRIK LEONARD
DIJKMAN (1961)
Jan Dijkman was born on 4 December 1937 in
Johannesburg and was educated at Benoni High
School and Rhodes University, Grahamstown. He
came up to Fitzwilliam as a member of Westcott House
in 1961 to read for Part III of the Theological Tripos,
graduating in 1962. A keen musician and organist,
he described his time at Cambridge as ‘rushing from
chapel to chapel to fit in as many sung evensongs as
possible’. He was ordained in 1963 and worked in
several Anglican parishes in South Africa, and also as
Archbishop Tutu’s education officer. But he moved
to Canada in 1987, because of the increasing violence
provoked by the apartheid regime. He became Vicar
of Christ Church Anglican Cathedral in Montreal, and
then vicar of St James the Apostle church from 1995,
retiring in 2003. Dijkman was clearly deeply loved by
his parishioners, as was indicated by the crowds at
his funeral following his death from leukaemia on
20 January 2008.
THE REVD BENJAMIN DREWERY (1946)
Ben Drewery was born on 19 May 1918 in Louth,
Lincolnshire, and he was educated at both Leeds
and Manchester Grammar schools. His father was a
Primitive Methodist minister and his mother’s roots
were Wesleyan. He went to read Greats at Corpus
Christi, Oxford, but his studies were interrupted by
the Second World War. At one point he was called upon
to guard Rudolf Hess in Scotland. Later he was taken
captive by the Japanese and served over three years
as a POW, escaping death on many occasions. After
completing his degree at Oxford, he came up to
Fitzwilliam as a member of Wesley House, in 1946.
Ben was ordained in 1949 and served in the
Middlesbrough, Croydon, Oxford, and Worthing
circuits. In 1965 Ben was appointed Bishop Fraser
lecturer in Ecclesiastical History at Manchester
University, subsequently being promoted to senior
lecturer, and remaining at the University until he
retired in 1985. He was an inspiring teacher and
communicator, with the people’s touch, and also a
gifted writer, translator, linguist and editor. Ben is
perhaps best known for his work as a Reformation
scholar, writing on Luther, but also on Origen. He
served Methodism on the Faith and Order and General
Purposes Committees as well as with ministerial
candidates and probationers. Ben was a natural
story-teller, with a wonderful sense of humour. His life
was rooted in Methodism but he was an advocate for
Christian unity and spoke in favour of the ordination
of women.
He loved his family dearly – his four daughters,
seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
He died on 21 May 2008, shortly after moving to a
Nursing Home in Scarborough.
DR PETER GABRIEL ELKAN (1957)
Peter Elkan was born on 23 December 1922 in
Budapest, and was educated at the Reformed
Gimnazium in Sarospatak, Hungary and the
Economic Faculty of Budapest Technical University.
He came up to Fitzwilliam in 1957 to read Economics
as a refugee following the Hungarian uprising of
1956 and he graduated in 1959. After a period working
at the National Institute of Economic and Social
Research, he moved to Wellington in 1960 to join
the New Zealand Institute of Economic Research.
He returned to Cambridge to do research in 1966 and
after spending time in Geneva with the United Nations
Economic Commission for Europe, he was approved
for the PhD degree in 1973. Elkan retired to Cambridge
in 1985 and died on 23 March 2008.
WING COMMANDER CLIFFORD LINDSEY
FARRELL (1957)
Clifford Farrell was born on 14 April 1938 at Cranwell
and was educated at Harrow Weald County Grammar
School and the RAF Technical College at Henlow.
He came up to Fitzwilliam in 1957 to read Engineering,
graduating in 1960. Farrell returned to the RAF for
a career in the service reaching the rank of Wing
Commander before his retirement. He died on 1
September 2008.

THE REVD CANON ERIC PAUL FORSHAW (1968)
Eric Forshaw was born on 15 July 1942 and was
educated at London University, where he took a
BSc degree in engineering in 1963. After serving as
an assistant plant manager at Rolls Royce in Derby,
he came to Ridley Hall in 1967 to read for ordination.
He joined Fitzwilliam in 1968 in order to take the
Certificate in Theology, and was ordained in
Birmingham in 1970. After a curacy in Yardley he
became an Industrial Chaplain in Birmingham from
1972 to 1978, and then moved to Nottingham as
Bishop’s Adviser on Industry and Society from 1978
to 1990. He remained in this sphere of work first as
Bishop’s Research Officer and then as Programme
Director for Nottingham Common Purpose. He died
in November 2007.
MICHAEL GEORGE HALL, OBE (1950)
Michael Hall was born on 23 March 1928 in Streatham,
and was educated at Archbishop Tenison’s and Colwyn
Bay Grammar Schools. After National Service with
the RASC, including some time in Kenya, he came up
to Fitzwilliam in 1950 to read Natural Sciences and
graduated in 1952. He was Captain of soccer and cricket
and also played rugby for the House. In 1953 he became
Assistant Master at Brentwood School, Essex where
he taught Chemistry. He joined the CCF, becoming
Contingent Commander, and acted with the
Pedagogues (the staff drama group). In 1982 he
became Head of Science, then Second Master, and saw
the school through a great period of change, including
the admission of girls into the sixth form – his daughter
being the first girl ever to attend Brentwood School –
and eventually the building of a girls’ school in its
entirety. He was awarded the OBE in 1989 for services
to the cadet force, Brentwood having one of the largest
CCFs in the country with Army, Navy and Air Force
sections. Described as ‘kind, thoughtful, professional
and inspirational’ he retired in 1991 and subsequently
lived near Colchester and in North Wales, until his
death on 18 May 2008.
RICHARD JOHN HERBERT (1947)
John Herbert was born on 5 September 1925 in
Clapham, and was educated at Wimbledon College
and Beaumont College. After war service in the RAF he
came up to Fitzwilliam in 1947 to read Law, graduating
in 1949 and securing an LLB in 1950. He subsequently
became a solicitor and a partner in Lawrence Messer,
Solicitors in the City of London. Following his
retirement he moved to Ireland, where he died on
4 December 2007.
GORDON FRANK HIRD (1945)
Gordon Hird was born on 22 June 1920 in Bradford
and was educated at Altrincham Grammar School.
He joined the Merchant Navy in late 1939 and served
throughout the war. In 1945 he came up to Fitzwilliam
in order to read Economics; he was active in the Boat
Club and was General Secretary of the Amalgamated
Clubs in his final year. After graduating he took a
position with the Road Haulage Executive, but
eventually moved to teach in Further Education, ending
his career as Principal of North Devon College. He
retired to Linton, Cambridgeshire and died in
December 2007.
BRIAN RICHARD HOGBEN (1957)
Brian Hogben was born on 30 November 1938 in
Mitcham and was educated at the Skinners’ School,
Tunbridge Wells. He came up Fitzwilliam in 1957 to
read Veterinary Medicine, where he also took an active
part in rugby and rowing. After graduation he married
Shirley and left England to work for the Tanzanian
Government working for two years to protect cattle
in the vicinity of the Serengeti National Park against
Rinderpest. His next major post was as a Chief
Veterinary Officer in charge of a large meat
processing facility with the New Zealand Department
of Agriculture. After three years in the UK working for
the Ministry of Agriculture, he moved to the European
Commission in Brussels in 1973 just after the UK had
joined the EEC. Hogben and his Irish Colleague, Joe
Caffrey, quickly established a small veterinary team in
Brussels, he taking charge of the food safety side. The
principal objective was to ensure that imports were
safe; harmonisation of the internal market came later.
Hogben was an absolute champion for high standards
and would not consider anything less than perfection
throughout the whole of the food chain, at a time when
others were only concerned with the final product.
He fought to establish the ban on hormonal growth
promoters, which is in place to this day, and might be
called the father of European food hygiene. Hogben
retired to the South West of France where he renovated
an old stone farmhouse and enjoyed his garden. He
died of cancer on 26 October 2007, leaving his wife,
four sons and a daughter.
ALLAN RUSHMERE HOWLETT (1954)
Allan Howlett was born on 19 September 1932 at
Kelsale, Suffolk, and was educated at Varndean County
Grammar School for Boys, Brighton. He came up to
Fitzwilliam in 1954 to read English, graduating in 1957.
Howlett took an active part in the Ralph Somerset
(Debating) Society and appeared for the Footlights.
Although he tried from time to time to enter teaching,
he remained in his first career in advertising – being
an advertising executive for Sainsburys for many years.
He died on 21 May 2008.
DR DAVID REES HUGHES (1947)
David Hughes was born on 23 April 1926 on the Isle
of Anglesey and was educated at Manchester Grammar
School and Eccles Grammar School. Having begun a
course at Manchester University he trained as a seagoing
Radio Officer in 1943 and from 1944 to 1947
served as a Naval Radio Officer on convoys in the
Mediterranean, Indian Atlantic and Pacific Oceans;
he was shipwrecked twice during the landings on the
Normandy beaches in 1944. He came up to Fitzwilliam
in 1947 to read Geography, graduating in 1949 and
staying on to do Archaeology and Anthropology in
1949–50. He joined the Overseas Civil Service in
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Singapore, and worked in the Teacher Training College,
becoming Head of Geography. In 1960 he returned
to Cambridge to do research and was appointed a
University Demonstrator in Physical Anthropology
on 1961. He was approved for the Ph.D. degree in
1965, by which time he had already taken a post in the
National Museum of Canada in Ottawa. Hughes was
then appointed to the Department of Anthropology at
the University of Toronto, becoming Professor and
Head of Department. He died on 30 August 2008.
HUGH HAVILAND HUMPHREY (1933)
Hugh Humphrey was born on 3 June 1910 in Walberton,
Sussex, and was educated at Worthing High School and
St Mark and St John’s College in London, where he was
awarded a Teaching Certificate, and a B.Sc. in Geography
and Mathematics from London University in 1932.
While teaching at St Philips’s School, Cambridge, he
joined Fitzwilliam in 1933 to read Geography and Law,
graduating in 1935. He subsequently took an LLB in
1938. He was appointed Lecturer in Geography and
Mathematics at Crewe Teacher Training College in
1938 where he remained until joining the navy in 1941.
During the war he served as a meteorological officer on
the aircraft carrier HMS Ruler in the Pacific and Atlantic
until his demobilisation in December 1945. He secured
a post as Lecturer in Mathematics at Worcester Teacher
Training College in 1946, one of the emergency postwar
teacher training colleges established to meet the
needs of schools. In 1952 he was appointed Vice
Principal of King Alfred’s College in Winchester and
then Principal of Bedford College of Education in 1965.
At both Winchester and Bedford he oversaw the rapid
expansion of student numbers and was always keenly
supportive of student sporting and cultural activities.
He retired in 1972 to rural Berkshire where he played an
active role in village and family life enjoying a long and
healthy retirement. After the death of his wife, Barbara,
Humphrey endowed Fitzwilliam with a student prize in
her name, and provided and named one of the two new
Millennium Bells at Inkpen parish church after her. He
died on 17 August 2008 after a short illness.
CHARLES WILLIAM HUTCHINSON, MBE (1946)
Bill Hutchinson was born on 15 November 1919 in
Barnsley and was educated at Doncaster Grammar
School. On leaving school he began to work for the
National and Provincial Bank, but he also joined his
local Yeomanry regiment, the Queen’s Own Yorkshire
Dragoons. When war broke out he went to Palestine,
from where he was employed on cipher work at GHQ
in Cairo. This involved training at Bletchley Park and
induction into the mysteries of Ultra. From Cairo he
moved to Malta and then to Italy, where he received the
MBE for his work. He then joined Patton’s US 3rd Army
for the Normandy invasion. After demobilization he
came up to Fitzwilliam to read Estate Management,
graduating in 1948 and completing the course in
1948–49. Hutchinson then joined Gerald Eve and
Company of Mayfair, where ultimately he became
senior partner. He died on 6 March 2008.
WILLIAM LEONARD LIVERMORE (1951)
Bill Livermore was born on 24 February 1913 in
Cambridge and was educated at the Cambridgeshire
High School for Boys. He left school at 16 and worked
for the University of Cambridge Local Examinations
Syndicate, before moving to work in the Education
Department of Cambridgeshire County Council as the
first village colleges were established. Having become
an Associate of the Chartered Institute of Secretaries
he came up to Fitzwilliam in 1951 to read Economics,
whilst teaching part-time at the Cambridgeshire
Technical College and School of Art. He changed
to Law after Part I and graduated in 1954. He was
appointed as a lecturer at Isleworth Polytechnic in
the Department of Commercial and Social Studies
before moving to Farnborough Technical College in
Hampshire, where he lectured in the Department of
Business Studies until his retirement in the late 1970s,
leaving as Head of Department. He remained a regular
visitor to Cambridge, and followed the College’s
development and success with great interest. He died
on 9 November 2007.
THE REVD BENJAMIN TUDOR LLOYD (1954)
Benjamin Tudor Lloyd was born on 28 April 1929
in Pontardawe, Glamorgan and was educated at
Whitchurch High School, University College, Cardiff,
and the United Theological College, Aberystwyth. He
came up to Fitzwilliam as a member of Westminster
College to read for Part III of the Theological Tripos
in 1954, graduating in 1956. He was ordained to the
ministry of the Presbyterian Church of Wales and had
served as minister in the Gower Pastorate for 38 years
when he retired, although he continued as Minister
Emeritus. In 1998 he was elected as Moderator of the
Association in the East, and later served as Minute
Secretary of the General Assembly 2002–04. He was
the recognised authority on one of his important
predecessors, Revd William Griffiths (the apostle of
Gower 1788–1861), whose diaries he translated from
Welsh, and upon whom he delivered the triennial
Revival Memorial Lecture of the Presbyterian Church
of Wales in 1997, later published in Pleasant Places
(ed Dr Eifion Evans). He died on 26 May 2008.
THE REVD DR THOMAS HOYTE LYLE (1946)
Tom Lyle was born on 7 March 1921 in the Irish
Presbyterian Mission Hospital, Bharuch, Gujarat, and
was educated at Campbell College, Belfast, and Trinity
College, Dublin, graduating in 1943 with first-class
honours in Mental and Moral Science, and a gold medal
for his studies in Philosophy. From 1943–45 he served
in the YMCA, entertaining British troops in Italy.
He came up to Fitzwilliam in 1946 as a member of
Westminster College, to read Theology, graduating in
1948. After further study in New College, Edinburgh
and at the Presbyterian Theological College, Belfast, he
was ordained to the ministry in 1949. He and his new
wife, Sheila, went to Gujarat as missionaries, where
they served in Ahmadabad from 1950 to 1972. Tom was
warden of a Christian hostel for teenagers, preached in
Gujarati, worked in Bible translation, lectured in the

Gujarat United School of Theology and prepared
the Church of North India in Gujarat to take over
the properties of the Irish Presbyterian Mission.
On his return from India he served as minister of a
Presbyterian Church in Kells, Co Meath (1973–75), a
joint Methodist and Presbyterian Church in Limerick
(1975–80) and a Presbyterian Church in Islandmagee
(1980–86). The Presbyterian Theological Faculty of
Queen’s University, Belfast awarded him an honorary
DD for his service in India. Tom died on St Patrick’s
Day 2008.
THE REVD DR HARVEY KING MCARTHUR (1967)
Harvey McArthur was born on 9 May 1912 in India
and was educated at Tarko College, MO, Wheaton
College, IL, Westminster Theological Seminary, PA,
and Hartford Theological Seminary, CT. He was
ordained a minister of the Congregational Church in
the USA in 1942 and after war service as a chaplain to
the 75th Infantry Division in Europe (1944–45) taught
New Testament at Hartford Seminary from 1948 to
1978. In 1967 he received an American Association of
Theological Schools Fellowship to study at Cambridge,
and this brought him to Fitzwilliam in 1967–68. He was
a popular speaker and preacher in his retirement and a
supporter of Amnesty International and the American
Civil Liberties Union. He died on 12 January 2008.
BERNARD BRENN MTAWALI (1963)
Bernard Mtawali was born on 18 October 1935 in
Malawi, and came to Fitzwilliam in 1963 to do the
Diploma in Agriculture, which he gained the following
year. From 1976 to 1979 he was Permanent Secretary
in the Ministry of Agriculture in Malawi. He became
Managing Director of Press Agriculture until 1983 and
then of Tobacco Processors (Malawi). In 1986 he was
appointed Malawi High Commissioner to Canada and
in 1987 High Commissioner to the UK. From 1990 to
1992 he was Minister for Energy and Mining in the
Malawi Government and ended his career as Speaker
of the National Assembly, 1992–94. He died on 14
December 2007.
THE REVD ERIC NEWBON (1948)
Eric Newbon was born on 10 January 1923 in Longton,
Stoke on Trent, and was educated at Longton High
School. From 1943 to 1947 he served in the RAF in the
Middle East and Iraq. He came up to Fitzwilliam in 1948
to read for the Examinations in Christian Theology, and
was admitted to Ridley Hall in 1949, graduating in 1951.
After a curacy in Liverpool he was vicar of Bickershaw
(1957–65) and then of All Souls’, Southport (1965–85).
When it was decided to close and demolish the church,
he retired to Cheshire, where he remained active as
long as he could. He always retained an interest and
knowledge of Staffordshire pottery, and a readiness to
cook, sew and undertake domestic tasks. After a fall,
when he broke his hip, he developed a fatal chest
infection and died in December 2007.
JOHN EDWARD NOBLE (1950)
John Noble was born on 2 January 1931 in Southampton
and was educated at Godalming County Grammar
School. He came up to Fitzwilliam in 1950, to read
Geography, graduating in 1953. While reading for
a PGCE in the following year he held a Choral
Scholarship at St John’s College during which he was
noticed by leading critics in the national press for his
performance in the title role in Vaughan Williams’ The
Pilgrim’s Progress. This was when he began professional
singing lessons; and so after a year as a schoolmaster,
the temptation to try his luck in the singing profession
proved irresistible, and his outstanding musicianship
led to an appointment with the BBC Singers, which he
held until he could no longer combine regular duties
with a burgeoning career as a soloist. In a distinguished
career spanning over 40 years, John Noble appeared in
concert with all the leading choirs and orchestras in
Britain, at a number of international music festivals and
other events abroad, and toured both Italy and America
in concert and oratorio. His gramophone recordings
included Vaughan Williams’ The Pilgrim’s Progress
conducted by Sir Adrian Boult and Delius’ Sea Drift
conducted by Sir Charles Groves. He also appeared on
television for both BBC and ITV, and in opera at Covent
Garden, Sadlers’ Wells and on overseas tours. For
twenty years he was elected by his peers to serve on the
Council of British Equity to represent the interests of
British professional soloists and choristers, and was
past Warden of the Solo-Performers section of the
Incorporated Society of Musicians. He joined the staff
at Trinity College of Music in 1980; for three years he
was secretary of the Singing Faculty, and subsequently
Chairman, prior to the reorganisation. Then he taught
for four years at The Royal Northern College of Music,
Manchester; and also had a very successful teaching
practice in London for over 20 years up to the time of
his death on Good Friday, 21 March 2008, after battling
with pancreatic cancer for 15 months.
FRANCIS IKENNA NZIMIRO (1962)
Ikenna Nzimiro was born on 23 July 1927 at Oguta,
Nigeria and was educated at Christ the King College,
Onitsha and the Universities of Leicester and Cologne.
He came up to Fitzwilliam in 1962 to do research on the
political system of the Ibo, and was approved for the
Ph.D. in 1967 for a dissertation on ‘Chieftaincy and
Politics in Four Niger States’. He returned to Nigeria
to a Lectureship in the Department of sociology and
anthropology in the University of Nigeria at Nsukka.
Thereafter he held posts at several Nigerian
universities, ending his career at Port Harcourt.
Nzimiro had been involved in the Zikist anti-colonial
movement before 1960, spending time in prison for
his activities. His basic Marxist conviction remained
throughout his career, but they were supported by
significant empirical anthropological research into
marriage, family and kinship, and exemplified by his
continuing work on poverty, deprivation and
corruption. He was the second President of the
Nigerian Anthropological and Sociological
Association. He died on 27 July 2006.
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PROFESSOR RONALD HARRY OTTEWILL,
OBE (1952)
Ronald Ottewill was born on 8 February 1927 in
Southall and was educated at Southall Grammar
School and Queen Mary College, University of London.
He came up to Fitzwilliam in 1952 on a Nuffield
Scholarship to do a Ph.D. in Physical Chemistry. After
taking his Ph.D. in 1956 he was appointed a Senior
Assistant in Research and later an Assistant Director
of Research in the Department of Colloid Chemistry.
He left Cambridge in 1964 to become a Lecturer in
Physical Chemistry at the University of Bristol, and was
subsequently promoted to Reader in and then Professor
of Colloid Science, before becoming Leverhulme
Professor of Physical Chemistry from 1982 to 1992. He
remained active in his retirement as a Senior Research
Fellow until 2006. Ottewill became a Fellow of the
Royal Society of Chemistry and was elected to the Royal
Society in 1982, as well as winning various prizes and
medals in Britain, France and Germany. He was
awarded an OBE in 1989. He died on 4 June 2008.
PROFESSOR MONICA ALICE PARTRIDGE
Monica McMain was born on 25 May 1915 in
Northampton, and educated at Northampton School
for Girls and the University College, Nottingham,
graduating on 1936 in French with Latin. She married
Bill Partridge in 1937, who was later Jesse Boot
Professor of Pharmaceutical Chemistry at Nottingham.
She studied Russian at the School of Slavonic and East
European Studies, London from 1940 to 1943 and then
taught at Boyanus’s School of Russian in London while
doing postgraduate study in phonetics at University
College, London, winning the Laura Soames Prize in
1947. In the same year she was appointed as a Tutorial
Assistant in Nottingham’s Department of Slavonic
Languages, where she began her research on the
Russian political writer, Alexander Herzen, for which
she gained a Ph.D. in 1953. She had been appointed to
a Lectureship at Nottingham in 1949, and in the 1950s
developed extensive contacts both with the Soviet
Union and with Yugoslavia. In 1967 she was appointed
to a Professorship at Nottingham and began to develop
the University as a centre for Slovene and Serbo-Croat
studies; in particular she developed links with the
Universities of Zagreb and Ljubljana, and was awarded
the Order of the Yugoslav Flag with a Gold Star in 1980.
That was also the year in which she retired, but her
scholarly activity continued and in 1982 she received
an honorary doctorate from the University of Kiev.
As a result of her friendship with Professor Holt at
Nottingham she responded to the 1985 Fitzwilliam
Appeal by endowing a Visiting Fellowship in 1986 to
make it possible for scholars from Yugoslavia to visit
Cambridge. The subsequent dissolution of Yugoslavia
made this an increasingly delicate scheme to organise
but it has continued to provide regular opportunities
for visitors. In 1993 she was elected to an Honorary
Fellowship. She died on 18 March 2008.
PETER SPEAK (1946)
Peter Speak was born on 26 August 1925 at
Mytholmroyd, near Halifax, and was educated at
Hebden Bridge Grammar School. After two years’ war
service underground at the South Kirkby Colliery, he
came up to Fitzwilliam in 1946 to read Geography,
graduating in 1948 but completing the Tripos in 1949.
While at Fitzwilliam he was Secretary of the Music
Society, organising several concerts for a Wind
Ensemble he gathered together. In 1950 he joined the
staff of the Cambridgeshire Technical College and
School of Art, where he remained for the rest of his
career, retiring as Head of Geography of Anglia
Polytechnic University in 1990. Meanwhile he had
taken an M.Phil. in 1983, and spent the initial years of
his retirement working as a Research Associate at the
Scott Polar Institute, running the M.Phil. programme
there. Sadly he developed a brain tumour in the early
summer of 2008 and died at the beginning of July.
SAMUEL EDWARD GLENWOOD TOY, OBE (1946)
Sam Toy was born on 21 August 1923 in Mabe,
Cornwall and was educated at Falmouth Grammar
School. He initially came up to Selwyn College on
an RAF Scholarship to read Geography, but had to
leave for pilot training and war service with the RAF.
As an Instructor for the Cambridge University Air
Squadron at the end of the war he was able to resume
his course at Fitzwilliam, graduating in 1946. He joined
Ford Motors as a trainee in 1948, and the rest of his
career was spent with the company, becoming director
of sales in 1969 and then chairman and managing
director in 1980. Toy’s time at Ford was an increasingly
troubled one for the British motor industry, but
throughout he argued that Britain had to be able to
compete effectively with other countries. He retired
in 1986, and in retrospect it is clear that his warnings
about the need for greater efficiency were entirely
justified. On retirement he became chairman of the
Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders, and was
also active in other industry-related charities and
activities. As well as his retirement home in Hampshire
he had a cottage on Loch Ness, where he could enjoy
salmon and trout fishing; but he was also chairman
of UK 2000 Scotland from 1988 to 1996, developing
conservation programmes throughout Scotland. For
this he was awarded the OBE in 1994. Even before his
retirement he had been put on the Committee for the
1985 Fitzwilliam Appeal, and was active in seeking out
funds for the College in that period and subsequently.
He was elected to an Honorary Fellowship in 1984.
He died on 24 March 2008.
MAJOR JEREMY JOHN VENTHAM (1962)
Jeremy Ventham was born on 2 May 1942 in
Portsmouth at the height of the blitz, and was educated
at Portsmouth Grammar School, and commissioned
from Sandhurst into the Royal Signals in August 1962.
He came up to Fitzwilliam College in 1962 to read
Mechanical Sciences, graduating in 1966. However,
during these years the Trinity Foot Beagles and various

other pursuits probably took rather more of his
attention than his studies! Tours in Aden, Colchester
and Singapore followed. From 1974 he was a Defence
Attaché in Ottawa, and on his return to the UK, he
commanded a Signal Squadron in Northern Ireland.
After leaving the army in 1979, Ventham joined Marconi
and had a very successful career in the television
broadcasting division of that company. Following
Marconi’s demise, he retrained as an Independent
Financial Advisor and worked in that role until he
became seriously ill with cancer. His great loves
included country pursuits and sailing. He hunted with
various beagle packs throughout his life. About ten
years ago, he became involved with the work of the
London Sailing Project. He sailed frequently with
groups of disadvantaged and disabled youngsters,
with many of whom he achieved a great rapport. He
died on 26 February 2008 and as a very high church
Anglican, his funeral took the form of a requiem mass
at the Church of the Holy Spirit, Portsmouth, where he
had worshipped for many years.
DENNIS ALLAN VINCENT (1946)
Denis Vincent was born on 27 November 1922 in
Torquay and was educated at Torquay Grammar
School. After studying at the Devon Technical College
he enrolled as an articled pupil with a local architectural
practice, and after military service with the RAF and
the RNVR he came up to Fitzwilliam in 1946 to read
Architecture. After graduation in 1948, he remained in
residence to complete the examinations necessary to
gain exemption from RIBA requirements and then
began work with the Eastern Electricity Board, based
in Ipswich. He remained in Suffolk for the rest of his
life and died on 9 November 2007.
MARTIN ROBERT WHITWORTH (1946)
Martin Whitworth was born on 8 February 1924 in
Reading and was educated at Reading School. After
three years’ war service with the Navy during which
he commanded a minesweeper, he came up to
Fitzwilliam in 1946 to read Architecture, graduating
in 1949 and completing the Diploma in Architecture in
1951. After working in Lancashire and Cambridge, he
settled in Bury St Edmunds, where he set up his own
architectural practice. He was Diocesan Architect for
St Edmundsbury and Ipswich for many years, as well as
being a school governor and a County Councillor. His
main relaxation was sailing. He died on 3 June 2008.
THE REVD RICHARD HUGH DRYHURST
WILLIAMS (1955)
Richard Williams was born on 16 November 1931.
He was educated at Ysgol Ardwyn at the University
College of Wales, Aberystwyth, where he read
Classics, and came up to Fitzwilliam as a member
of Westminster College in 1955 to read Theology. He
graduated in 1957 and was called to the pastorate of
Woodstock and several other rural congregations of the
Presbyterian Church of Wales in North Pembrokeshire
and remained there for the rest of his life, often taking
four or five services on a Sunday and becoming a
beloved pastor in a relatively remote rural area. He
retired formally in 2001, but continued to preach until
deteriorating health compelled him to go to a nursing
home early in 2007. He died on 7 July 2008.
WILLIAM EDWARD BARLOW WORDSWORTH (1930)
William Wordsworth was born on 28 November 1911
in Totley Rise, Sheffield and was educated at King
Edward VII School, Sheffield and Chesterfield
Grammar School. He came up to Fitzwilliam in 1930
to read Law, graduating in 1933. During his final year
he was Captain of Boats. He qualified as a solicitor in
1936 and went into practice. Wordsworth had hoped to
be able to attend the opening of the new boathouse in
September 2007, as the oldest living Captain of Boats,
but was taken ill and could not come. He died on
14 November 2007.
Correction
In the 2008 issue of the Journal, the entry for the Revd
Thomas Ivan Musgrave should read that he retired to
Leamington Spa and died on 26 September 2006. We
apologise for this mistake.
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The Fitzwilliam Society
FITZWILLIAM SOCIETY COMMITTEE 2008–09
President Dr M D Potter
Vice-Presidents Professor Sir James Holt, FSA (ex officio)
Professor A W Cuthbert, FRS (ex officio)
G Harrison
Professor B F G Johnson, FRS (ex officio)
Professor R D Lethbridge (ex officio)
The Revd Professor D M Thompson
Honorary Secretary and Treasurer J M Prescott
Editor of the Journal Dr J R A Cleaver
Honorary Cambridge Secretary Group Capt A E Silvester
Honorary Dinner Secretary K R Dearsley
Elected members
Retiring 2009 P J Bates J Lassman J V Adams
Retiring 2010 A S A Garden K A Olisa C L Pratt
Retiring 2011 S Asplin, QC N M Padfield C Rann
Co-opted members M T C Rogan
C Hargreaves
R Lawrence
Iain Reid
JMA Junior Presidents Rosie Cook (2008–09)
(ex officio) Adrian Pascu-Tulbure (2007–08)
Harriet E Bradshaw (2006–07)
MCR President Jo Slota (2008–09)
(ex officio)
Honorary Auditors John Jenner
Jeremy Maynes

Held in the Trust Room, Fitzwilliam College at 4.45pm
on Saturday 27 September 2008
The chair was taken by the President, Dinesh Dhamija,
having been taken in his unavoidable absence for the
initial items by Geoff Harrison as the senior Vice-
President at the meeting.
Others present were Professor Robert Lethbridge,
Master, John Adams, Peter Bates, the Rev Anthony
Brown, Jonathan Bryant, Dr John Cleaver, Dr Gerald
Coles, John Creasey, Alan Edward, John Gamlin,
Geoff Harrison, Dr Tim Johnson, Jack Lassman,
Garth Lancaster, Ron Lorimer, James MacQuhae,
Ken Olisa, Nicky Padfield, John Pearman, Noel Pilling,
Christopher Pratt, Jeremy Prescott, Iain Reid, Peter
Sanderson, John Sertin and Brian Wicks.
Apologies were received from Professor Alan Cuthbert,
Sarah Asplin, Dr Ray Kelly and Chris Rann.
Secretary’s Report
Jeremy Prescott reported as follows. In February,
the College President (Dr Michael Potter) hosted the
Society’s London Drinks Party, this year at the Pitcher
& Piano near Trafalgar Square. Again it was a wellattended
evening.
At the London Dinner in May, we enjoyed the usual
wonderful evening, with good food and wine (the
red wine again a gift from Graham Nutter’s vineyard,
Chateau St Jacques d’Albas) and fine speeches.
Attendance was slightly down on recent years, which
we attribute to holding the dinner on a Friday evening -
it will be held on a Thursday next year.
We congratulate and thank John Cleaver for another
magnificent issue of the Journal. 7,400 copies were
distributed to members (2007, 7,100).
As usual your committee has met twice in the year, in
May and yesterday. The meetings resolve any points
regarding the year’s programme and other Society
matters.
This Reunion is again a superb and well attended event
– with a record guest list of 424 (2007, 386) including
196 (2007, 170) from invited years, and with a total
attendance including student performers and sports
players participating in Reunion events of over 500.
Our congratulations and thanks go to the Master and
Fellows, to the Development Office team who make
the arrangements, and to all College staff. We enjoy
magnificent hospitality in surroundings for which
the gardeners in particular are to be commended.
We thank our President for a splendid year in office.
The next few years will be dominated by the College’s
150th Anniversary Appeal. The Committee has heartily
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
endorsed the Appeal on behalf of members. As marks
of its support for the Appeal, the Fitzwilliam Society
Trust (which was the charitable arm of the Society) has
recently transferred all its assets – some £200,000 – to
the College, and the Committee proposed that the
Society itself donate £10,000 to the Appeal.
Treasurer’s Report
Jeremy Prescott reported that the Society had achieved
a surplus of some £1,800 for the Society’s financial
year to 31 July 2008, compared to £1,900 in the
previous year.
Subscription monies received from current members
of the College were up by some £500, nearly matching
the increased cost of printing and distributing the
Fitzwilliam Journal to members, for which the cost
per copy was broadly unchanged. The Journal is funded
on a ‘pay as you go’ basis, with subscriptions from
current members of the College funding the costs for
current and past members, and the overall surplus will
therefore fall over the next few years unless the level
of life subscription fees (currently £63) is increased.
The London dinner achieved a surplus of some £200.
We budget to break even on this event, and the surplus
reflected the generous donation again of wine by
Graham Nutter.
The assets of the Society at 31 July 2008 were £31,167.
These are lent interest-free to the College to the benefit
of the Fitzwilliam Society Trust fund at the College,
income from which supports a range of student and
research activities.
He concluded by thanking the Hon Auditors for their
work.
Report from Fitzwilliam Society Trust Limited
John Adams reported that the assets of the Company,
totalling £203,133, have now been transferred to the
Fitzwilliam Society Trust fund at the College in support
of the College’s 150th Anniversary Appeal. Income
from that fund will be used to make similar grants in
future. The Company is now being wound up.
In the year to 5 April 2008, grants totalling £9,922
had been made by the Trust (2007, £8,533), the major
items being Research Awards totalling £4,652, Milner
Watson music and drama awards totalling £2,500,
a grant to the Fitzwilliam Chamber Opera of £1,200,
and a grant to the College Library of £750.
Election of officers and committee members
The following proposals were agreed unanimously:
• Graham Nutter be President for the year 2009–10
• The officers be re-elected
• The three retiring committee members, Sarah Asplin,
Nicky Padfield and Chris Rann be re-elected.
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Election of auditors
John Jenner was re-elected and Jeremy Maynes was
elected in place of Dr Michael Potter, who stepped
down on his election as President of the Society. Mr
Jenner and Dr Potter were thanked for their services.
Donation by the Society of £10,000 to the College’s
150th Anniversary Appeal
The Committee’s proposal was confirmed by the
meeting.
London drinks and London dinner dates
The next London drinks will be held on 17th February
2009 and the London Dinner will be on Thursday
30th April.
There being no other business, the meeting was
declared closed.
Minutes prepared by Jeremy Prescott, Hon Secretary, and
signed by D Dhamija (President) on 25th November 2008.
The Fitzwilliam Society donates £10,000 to the Appeal
JRAC

Income and Expenditure Account
Year ended 31 July 2008
Notes to the accounts:
1. The Society funds the cost of printing and
distributing the Fitzwilliam Journal to those
past and current members of the College
who are members of the Society. Funding of
this cost is on a ‘pay as you go’ basis, with
subscriptions shown in the accounts being
those received in the period from current
members.
2. The Society’s assets are on loan interest free
to Fitzwilliam College, to the benefit of the
Fitzwilliam Society Trust fund at the College,
income from which supports a range of
student and research activities. In the year to
5th April 2008 grants from the Trust totalled
£9,922 (2007, £8,533).
Notes 2008 2007
Income
Subscriptions 1 15267 14747
Donations received 1152 1181
London dinner - surplus 3 228 375
16647 16303
Expenditure
Fitzwilliam Journal -14853 -14157
Administrative and other expenses 0 -4
1794 2142
Grant to JMA Billy Day event 0 -250
Surplus for the year 1794 1892
Balance Sheet
At 31 July 2008
Net assets
Loan to Fitzwilliam College 2 31167 29373
31167 29373
Represented by:
Accumulated fund at 1 August 2007 29373 27481
Surplus for the year 1794 1892
31167 29373
3. The Society realised a surplus on its London
Dinner event, in part because Graham Nutter
generously gifted wine served that evening.
Income for the event totalled £5,963.
Honorary Auditors’ Report
JEREMY PRESCOTT, HONORARY TREASURER
AUGUST 2008
We have examined the Income & Expenditure account
for the year ended 31 July 2008 and the Balance
Sheet at that date together with the records and
vouchers of the Society, and confirm them to be in
accordance with those records and vouchers.
J O JENNER, M D POTTER
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Nathan Pitt
Conference organisers, whether reluctant academics
or seasoned professionals, list different priorities when
choosing a venue; much depends on the brief and on
their own personal preferences. However, there are
usually some prerequisites – an accessible location,
excellent facilities, great service and ambience –
which will help to make their event a memorable one.
Fitzwilliam ticks all of these boxes and this is why so
many of our Fellows and Alumni choose to bring their
conferences and other events to the College.
In December 2007, Professor Brian Johnson, Life
Fellow and former Master of Fitzwilliam, organised a
very special event to celebrate the 75th birthday of Sir
John Meurig Thomas and to honour his enormous
contribution to his field throughout the last 50 years.
Sir John, Professor of Solid-State Chemistry at the
Department of Materials Science, Cambridge, joined
with leading scientific figures from around the world
during the two-day symposium. More than 20 lectures
were delivered by prominent academics in the fields of
chemistry, physics and material science. Invited guests
included the German Chancellor, Angela Merkel, and
her husband Dr Joachim Sauer – who managed to slip
in unnoticed by the UK and German press!
Fitzwilliam, well known for its tranquil surroundings
and proximity to the city centre, is an ideal location for
conference delegates and students alike. It certainly
proved ideal for Mrs Nicky Padfield, Fellow and
Director of Studies in Law: in 1990, she set up a
short Easter course for teachers of law in further
and secondary education institutions and it has
been an annual event ever since. However, this year’s
conference was Mrs Padfield’s last – she has now
handed over to Mr Richard Moules, recently-appointed
Fellow in Law and a graduate of the College.
In April, Professor David Glover, a Fellow of the
College who joined Fitzwilliam as an undergraduate
in 1966, celebrated his 60th birthday. Colleagues from
the Glover Laboratory in the Department of Genetics
organised a special reunion symposium for David,
Information
CONFERENCES AT FITZWILLIAM
Symposium for Professor Sir John Meurig Thomas
and chose Fitzwilliam’s state-of-the-art Auditorium as
the venue. Colleagues and over 80 students, past and
present, joined in the celebrations; they were regaled
with a mixture of anecdotes and nostalgia with
glimpses of exciting ongoing science. Lectures were
given by former members of David’s laboratory who
are now prominent professors at major universities in
England and Europe, including senior scientists at the
Institut Jacques Monod in Paris and the Gulbenkian
Institute in Lisbon.
The summer vacation period had its usual intensive
activity, as the site opened its doors to a variety of
business conferences, admission-related summer
schools and familiarisation visits. The Admissions
Department continues to make extensive use of the
College’s conference facilities throughout the year for
student open days and subject conferences for teachers,
as well as for outreach days to encourage candidates to
come to Cambridge. As Dr Rosemary Horrox, Fellow,
Director of Studies in History and Admissions Tutor
(Arts) commented:
In common with other modern colleges, Fitzwilliam has
to work that little bit harder at ‘selling’ ourselves to prospective
candidates and it is therefore essential that we show them what
the College has to offer. Our buildings and gardens – along with
the friendly and helpful people – send a strong message that
students will be happy here.
We were all saddened by the death of Dr Ray Kelly;
we will miss his great character and visits to the
Conference Office for a chat over coffee. Dr Kelly,
together with eight MML students from 1964, met
every summer in College. Nigel Hawker explains:
The reunions which re-started some 20 years ago continued
to broaden our horizons, and to deplete the College wine cellar!
Ray continued to dazzle us with his wit and astonishing
memory. I shall not forget the sight of my (Palestinian)
son-in-law’s jaw dropping when Ray addressed him in
Arabic, a language he had picked up during World War II.
The 1964 revellers will meet again, but it will never be the
same without Ray.
In August, IBOS Association, a global electronic
banking club, held a training course for its members.
Delegates from J P Morgan, KBC Bank, Unicredit,
HSBC and others attended the event, which focused on
electronic payments, cards, mobile payments, foreign
exchange and interest-rate management. Bob Lyddon
(MML, 1975–80), Managing Director of IBOS, provided
the Fitzwilliam link. He was supported by Caroline
Connor (MML, 1980–84), who ran the modules on
selling techniques and interpersonal skills. In a letter
to the Master, Professor Lethbridge, Mr Lyddon said:
The IBOS Summer Course at Fitzwilliam went off extremely
well from our point of view and from the delegate feedback.
Fitzwilliam staff, the organisation, facilities, food …. All
received top marks. Please pass on our thanks and appreciation
to all involved. I would be very surprised if the banks were not
willing to go for a repeat in 2009.

George Tzolovsky
This letter was written before the ‘Credit Crunch’,
so we are keeping our fingers crossed!
The Fitzwilliam Colloquium on Russian History and Culture
made a welcome return for their fourth conference,
under the watchful eye of Professor Tony Cross. The
Colloquium was once again a great success and left
delegates happy and contented with what they had
heard, seen – and eaten – at Fitzwilliam. Professor
Cross wrote:
I write to offer my heartfelt thanks to all who contributed to
the success of the Colloquium – to you especially for your usual
helpfulness and understanding and to Jen, a capable deputy
while you were away; to Graham for overseeing the delicious
meals; to Dorothy for choosing the most delicious cheeses it has
been my privilege to taste during all my years at Fitzwilliam; to
Julie and her team for looking after us all so well and to the
porters and all the staff who contributed towards a very
successful event. I hope very much that I shall mastermind one
further colloquium before I call it a day – perhaps in three years
time to celebrate my 75th!
Whilst it is always heartening to welcome back
established customers, each year brings new
experiences and events. In the summer, Dr James
Elliott (Fellow in Materials Science) and Mrs Saori
Elliott (née Takahashi) celebrated their marriage with
a reception and party at Fitzwilliam College. By good
fortune, they chose one of the few fine-weather
weekends of the summer and 120 guests were able
to enjoy champagne on the Grove Lawn. After the
food, speeches and cake cutting, their energies were
transferred to the dance floor in the marquee – fuelled
by good spirits and by the late-opening bar. Saori, who
had arrived from Japan just six days previously, said:
Professor David Glover’s sixieth-birthday conference
It was lovely to have the marquee set up on the lawn,
so that everyone could enjoy seeing the pictures from our
wedding in Tokyo on the projector screen, and have somewhere
to talk and dance after the sun went down. But, I also loved the
interior of the Grove, and the splendid buffet prepared by the
catering staff, including some of my favourite Japanese dishes!
Everyone was so kind to us, and worked really hard to make
it a special day.
Over the last 15 months, we have undertaken two
major refurbishment projects, which will have a
significant impact on the College’s future conference
business. In summer 2007, rooms in New Court were
upgraded to create another 86 en-suite bedrooms,
bringing the en-suite total to 176. Recently the bar
has been refurbished, to provide a stylish Café Bar for
students and delegates to enjoy time to themselves,
or to sit and chat with friends and colleagues.
So if you are searching for a venue for your next
conference, meeting or special event, come to
Fitzwilliam College. We have a wide range of facilities,
and we offer excellence in service and value for money
together with flexibility and professionalism to ensure
the success of every event. There is no time like the
present to start planning; we are always prepared to
go that extra mile for our clients to ensure a stress-free
and memorable occasion. After all, Fitzwilliam College
provides the best of the old and the new.
For more information please contact Caroline Choat,
Conference Co-ordinator and her team on 01223 332040.
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WOULD YOU LIKE TO CONTRIBUTE TO
THE FITZWILLIAM JOURNAL
IN 2010?
The Editor is always keen to hear from members
who are interested in contributing to the next edition
of the Journal. If you would like to send us some
remembrances of your time at College, an account
of what you have been doing recently, or some
photography, artwork or another media suitable
for the Journal, please write to:
The Development Office,
Fitzwilliam College,
Cambridge CB3 0DG.
Contributions should be received by 11 December
2009. If you would like to e-mail an article, please send
attachments to journal@fitz.cam.ac.uk. If you wish to
send photographs or artwork, please e-mail in advance
for information on preferred forms of submission.
April 16 Commemoration Dinner
19 Chamber Recital: Duo Concertante
21 Full Term begins
26 Fitzwilliam Chamber Series:
Fitzwilliam String Quartet
30 London Dinner at Tallow
Chandlers’ Hall
May 10 Fitzwilliam Chamber Series: the
Norman Pounds Memorial Concert
16 MA Congregation Lunch
DATES FOR YOUR DIARY – 2009
CONTACT INFORMATION
Fitzwilliam College,
Storey’s Way,
Cambridge, CB3 0DG.
Telephone enquiries: +44 1223 332000
General facsimile: +44 1223 477976
Development Office: +44 1223 332034
Development Office: alumni@fitz.cam.ac.uk
Event booking: events@fitz.cam.ac.uk
College web page: http://www.fitz.cam.ac.uk
DINING IN COLLEGE
All graduates of Fitzwilliam are reminded that they
have High Table Dining Rights of one free meal per
term and are entitled to further meals at their own
expense. As with Fellows, the cost of drinks before,
during and after dinner is charged to the member.
If you are in Cambridge and wish to take advantage
of this privilege, please book in by telephone to the
Steward’s Secretary on (01223) 332021, at least a day
in advance.
As there are several occasions throughout the year
when dining is available for Fellows and invited
guests only, it is advisable to check with the Steward’s
secretary in good time if there is a particular date
when members wish to dine.
June 12 Full Term ends
13 Billygoats Society Pimm’s Party
13 Bumps Supper
20 Past v Present Cricket Match,
and Dinner
27 Degree Day
September 25 – 27 Alumni Reunion Weekend
October 6 Full Term begins
You can keep up-to-date with the Events Diary at http://www.fitz.cam.ac.uk/alumni

The Seventy-Fifth Fitzwilliam Reunion Weekend, 25 – 27 September 2009
Friday 25 September
17:15 Fitzwilliam Society Committee Meeting
18:45 Reception
19:30 Dinner (Lounge Suit or equivalent)
22:00 Fitzwilliam Musical Cabaret or Concert
Provisional Programme
Saturday 26 September
08:15 – 09:00 Breakfast
10:15 Tour of the New Library Building – Mr Christopher Pratt, Bursar
10:30 Over 60s’ Reunion Row
11:30 Women’s Reunion Row
11:15 Lecture – Professor Nigel Slater
Bio-preservation across time and space: from ancient ships to modern vaccines.
13:00 Buffet Lunch (Wilson Court)
13:00 Master’s Reception and Lunch for the Court of Benefactors
13:30 Past v Present Women’s Football match
14:00 and 15:00 Showing of video of the Memorial Service for Ray Kelly
14:00 Recent Graduates’ Reunion Row
14:30 Veterans’ Reunion Row
14:45 Past v Present Mixed Hockey match
15:00 Past v Present Men’s Rugby match
15:00 Past v Present Men’s Football match
15:00 Reunion of 1959 Matriculands, with group photograph at 16:00
17:30 Fitzwilliam Society AGM
18:45 Reception
19:30 Reunion Dinner (Black Tie or equivalent)
Sunday 27 September
08:15 – 09:30 Breakfast
09:30 Holy Communion and the Service of Thanksgiving
10:00 Inter-College Alumni Regatta (provisional)
11:00 Music from Fitzwilliam
12:00 President’s Reception
13:00 Buffet Lunch
Notes
Demand for places, particularly for the Saturday Dinner, is
always very high. Priority is given to the Invited Years (up to
and including 1949, 1959, 1969, 1979, 1989 and 1999), who
receive separate invitations by post. All other applications
will be treated on a first-come, first-served basis. To avoid
disappointment, we recommend that you place your booking
as early as possible.
Members should be aware that the accommodation will be in
single undergraduate rooms with shared bathroom facilities
which are basic and comfortable, but which do not provide the
same facilities as one might expect to find in a hotel. A few twin
rooms are available. If you need to cancel your booking, please
inform the Development Office as soon as possible. A refund
may be available on request.

The Seventy-Fifth Fitzwilliam Reunion Weekend 25 – 27 September 2009
Places are taken up VERY quickly; please book early; send completed form and payment before 13 July to:
Kate Goddard, Development Office, Fitzwilliam College, Cambridge, CB3 0DG
tel: 01223 332034 fax: 01223 332078 e-mail: events@fitz.cam.ac.uk
Full name Matriculation Year
Name of Guest (if applicable)
Address
Telephone, work
Post Code
Telephone, home
E-mail address Special dietary requirements
Charge Number £
Friday Informal Dinner £28.00
Friday Single Room £35.00
Friday Double Room* £60.00
Saturday Lunch £10.00
Saturday Formal Dinner £35.00
Saturday Single Room £35.00
Saturday Double Room* £60.00
Sunday Lunch £12.50
TOTAL
FITZWILLIAM SOCIETY: 2009 AGM – proposed rule change
Notice is hereby given that the 2009 Annual General Meeting of the Society will be held on Saturday 26 September 2009 at
Fitzwilliam College at the time to be specified in the Reunion programme. In addition to the normal business of the meeting,
it is proposed to amend the Society’s Objectives and Rules as follows:
1. that the existing Rule 7 (which deals with General Meetings of the Society) be deleted and replaced by the following:
‘An Annual General Meeting shall be held at the College during the Reunion weekend at the time and place specified in the
Reunion programme. Each AGM shall:
receive the Honorary Secretary’s report
receive the Honorary Treasurer’s report
receive a report on the Fitzwilliam Society Trust Fund
elect the Officers, the members of the Committee and the Auditors.
Any other General Meeting of the Society may be summoned by the Committee at such time and place as it shall determine.
Notice of such Meeting and the business to be transacted shall be sent to each Member of the Society, through the Fitzwilliam
Journal or otherwise, at least 14 days before the date appointed.’
2. the new Rule 7 be renumbered Rule 8 and the existing Rule 8 be renumbered Rule 7.
Payment
[ ] Cheque No.:
made payable to ‘Fitzwilliam College’
[ ] Card VISA / MASTERCARD / MAESTRO
Card No.:
Start Date: Expiry Date:
3-digit security code:
Issue no. (Maestro only):
Signature:
*The number of double rooms is limited; we will do our best to accommodate all requests for double rooms, but it may be necessary to provide two
single rooms instead – in that case, two single rooms will be provided at the double-room rate.
Reason for the proposed changes: The existing rules require that 14 days notice of General Meetings to be sent to each member of the Society.
This Rule has not been observed in recent years in respect of the Annual General Meeting in view of its cost and the timing of publication of the
Fitzwilliam Journal, and the proposed rule changes will regularise this position and also specify clearly the business to be conducted at the AGM.

Full name Matriculation Year
Name of Guest (if applicable)
Address
Telephone, work
Post Code
Telephone, home
E-mail address Special dietary requirements
Adults; list names
Children; list names
Women at Fitzwilliam – Thirtieth Anniversary, Saturday 13 June 2009
Charge Age £
£20.00
£20.00
£5.00
£5.00
£5.00
£5.00
TOTAL
Garden Party and Family Day
To celebrate the Thirtieth Anniversary of Women at Fitzwilliam, the College is hosting a Garden Party and Family Day.
All Fitzwilliam Members and their guests are very welcome to join the fun.
Please book early; send completed form and payment before 01 June to:
Kate Goddard, Development Office, Fitzwilliam College, Cambridge, CB3 0DG
tel: 01223 332034 fax: 01223 332078 e-mail: events@fitz.cam.ac.uk
Provisional Programme
11:30 – 12:15 Reception with music performance, on the Grove lawn
11:30 – 16:00 Children’s activities
11:30 – 11:45 Opening of Women at Fitzwilliam exhibition, created by the JMA
11:45 – 16:00 Women at Fitzwilliam exhibition
12:45 – 13:45 Cold Buffet Lunch, in the Hall
14:00 – 15:00 Recollections by special guests Julia Goldsworthy MP, Sarah Winckless and others, on the Grove lawn
15:15 – 16:00 Afternoon Tea in the screens
16:00 Close
Please note that the College has no facilities for very young children and that the play activities (face painting, puppet and circus
workshop, and garden games) will be most suitable for those over 8 years of age.
Payment
[ ] Cheque No.:
made payable to ‘Fitzwilliam College’
[ ] Card VISA / MASTERCARD / MAESTRO
Card No.:
Start Date: Expiry Date:
3-digit security code:
Issue no. (Maestro only):
Signature:

Overseas Chapters
A full list of Chapters and details of their Local Contacts are listed below. Where no Local Contact exists,
gatherings will be organised by the Development Office. Please contact Kate Goddard on +44 1223 332034,
events@fitz.cam.ac.uk.
Australia
New South Wales
Bem LeHunte (1982) bem@aapt.net.au
Victoria
Lorenz Pereira (1961) Lorenz.Pereira@dpcd.vic.gov.au
Western Australia
Murray Brown (former Visiting Fellow)
M.Brown@murdoch.edu.au
France
Paris
Currently no Contact, please email Development Office
Midi-Pyrenees
Stuart Mosey (1957) stuart.mosey@orange.fr
Hong Kong
Sharon Poh (1996) sjepoh@gmail.com
Malaysia
Chee Seong Chong (1997)
chee-seong.chong@exxonmobil.com
and Croc Wong (1989)
klwong@affinmerchantbank.com.my
Singapore
Currently no Contact, please email Development Office
Spain
Andalucia
Ian Mortimer (1948) iandcla@aol.com
Thailand
Martin Nicholson (1956) nicholsonmartin@hotmail.com
USA
California (Northern) – San Francisco
Currently no Contact, please email Development Office
California (Southern) – Los Angeles & San Diego
Terry Smith (1962) smithtr@cs.ucsb.edu
California (Southern) – Santa Barbara
Terry Smith (1962) smithtr@cs.ucsb.edu
Illinois – Chicago
Melissa Allen (1984) nashvillelaw@yahoo.com
Massachusetts
Currently no Contact, please email Development Office
New York
Andy Bush (1993) Andrew.G.Bush@gmail.com
North Carolina & South Carolina
Martyn Easton (1981) martyn_easton@corning.com
Tennessee – Nashville
Sohee Park (1979) sohee.park@vanderbilt.edu
Texas
Michael Kezirian (1988) kezirian@alum.mit.edu
Washington DC
Larry Poos (Former Fellow) poos@cua.edu
If you would like to get in contact with Members in the Chapters above, you can email the Local Contact directly
(where one exists) or contact the Development Office. Telephone numbers are available too, on request.
Where there are a few Fitzwilliam Members living in a city or region, we can start a Chapter. It’s all about enthusiasm,
not necessarily about numbers. If you live somewhere that is not listed above and you like the idea of meeting other
Fitzwilliam Members, please do get in touch with the Development Office.
Career Network
The Fitzwilliam Career Network is an initiative designed to allow our Members to offer their professional experience
for the benefit of current Fitzwilliam students. We now have a large and growing database of Career Contacts,
covering all levels of expertise and a hugely diverse range of business areas. Thank you to all of our Career Contacts
for their continued support.
Of course, we are always looking to increase our database. If you have not already signed up to the Career Network
and would like to help Fitzwilliam students with their career choices, please email alumni@fitz.cam.ac.uk or call
01223 332034 for a brochure.