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Mass for Feast Day of St Ignatius of Loyola, founder of the Jesuits.
Mass for Feast Day of St Ignatius of Loyola, founder of the Jesuits.
Thursday 31 July, 6 pm at Farm Street church in Mayfair
On behalf of Fr Dominic Robinson SJ, the parish priest at Farm Street Church, I attach the invitation to the annual St Ignatius Feast Day Mass and Reception at Farm Street at 6.00 pm on Thursday 31 July.
Please forward this invitation to all Jesuit alumni/ae living in the UK who are most welcome to attend.
Kind regards
David
British Jesuit Alumni/ae
Alan Brand RIP
Alan Brand RIP
We are sad to report that Alan Brand passed away earlier this month. He died peacefully in his sleep on Friday 4th July following a downturn in his health 2 weeks before.
Alan studied at Wimbledon College from 1949 until he completed his A levels in 1956 at which point he commenced on his legal career.
He set up his own firm of Solicitors, Brand and Co, in Victoria house in North Cheam in the mid 1960’s with several Old Wimbledonians as partners and staff at one point or another. In 1990 be bought his own offices, still in North Cheam in Nonsuch House.
Steve Reynolds was one of the OWs who were given a start by Alan.
Steve’s very first job interview took place at the Boxing Day game, after a tip-off from David Laundy. A 20-year-old Steve was told, “Go and see Alan about a job.” So, pint in hand, he approached Alan who didn’t know much about it but said, “Come in on Monday.”
That Monday turned out to be New Year’s Day. Steve showed up, Alan welcomed him in, and just like that, he started. Legal jobs in those days didn’t pay much, but it was Steve’s first step on the ladder, a journey that would eventually take him all the way to the bench via the bar.
He was a devoted member of the Old Wimbledonians, playing in the 1st and 2nd team until the age of 35. A former team mate still tells the story of Alan playing No. 8 for the OWA against Old Freemen’s when he scored the only drop goal of his career. A moment of unexpected glory that’s still remembered to this day.
His commitment to the club continued as a non playing member, regularly supporting the team from the touch line and attending VP lunches and functions. This continued until just a few years ago when he was unable to make the trek through the mud to the 1st team pitch.
Alan's funeral is on Thursday 31st July in Cranleigh at Jesus Christ the Redeemer of Mankind at 11:45 am followed by a crematorium service and celebration of life event at Cranleigh Golf and Country Club.
His son Graeme says all are welcome to come to any or all of the parts of the day, but an idea of numbers would be appreciated for catering purposes.
There will be a live stream available too with details nearer the time.
May he rest in peace.
Tony Brook RIP
Tony Brook RIP
We received the sad news from Peter Chamberlain of the Lourdes Hospitalité that Tony Brook has passed away, surrounded by his wife, Julie, and his family.
As some of you no doubt know, he had been unwell for some time, increasingly suffering from dementia, and cared for and supported by Julie throughout.
Ed Hills says "Tony made an exceptional contribution to the Wimbledon College Hospitalité over the years. While he was a teacher at the College he recruited many, many sixth formers to come with us, was a regular member of our committee and was also a member of our working party for many years. After he retired his teaching skills were very much appreciated when he volunteered to be a Formateur in Lourdes. Many of you will have many other memories of him.”
Please pray for the repose of his soul and for Julie and the rest of the family.
The photo above shows Tony in Lourdes in 1998 with Fr. St Lawrence.
Funeral for Tony on Monday 11 August at 12:30 pm
Funeral for Tony on Monday 11 August at 12:30 pm
Tony's funeral will take place at St John Fisher Church, Merton, 207 Cannon Hill Lane London SW20 9DB.
The requiem Mass will be at 12:30 pm on Monday 11th August with burial afterwards.
Car parking is available in the church car park and there are no parking restrictions on the surrounding roads.
There is a bus stop (Northway) directly outside the Church and is served by the 413 route.
The church is also approx. 5 minutes walk from the 163 bus stop at St James' Church on Martin Way.
The funeral will also be livestreamed for those unable to attend, please click on the button below to access on the 11 August.
Wimbledon College Hospitalité 2025 Newsletter now available
Wimbledon College Hospitalité 2025 Newsletter now available
Wimbledon College Hospitalité Pilgrimage to Lourdes
Wimbledon College Hospitalité Pilgrimage to Lourdes
22 to 26 August 2025
22 to 26 August 2025
Wimbledon College Hospitalité are once again organising working and non-working trips to the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Lourdes to run along side each other in August of 2025.
Please see the full article on the work they do and how you can get involved on the Hospitalité page.
3 minute film of the grounds circa 1929 . Clubhouse is where the chairs are. Click on the image to see on Pathe site.
OWA Big Prize Club
OWA Big Prize Club
HAVE SOME FUN AND SUPPORT THE OWs, WARRIORS AND CRICKET COLTS
The OW Big Prize Club, a registered lottery, has six annual draws. The first prize in each draw is £1000 and there are three lesser prizes.
50% of BPC subscriptions is distributed as prizes and the remaining 50% supports the facilities for the OWs, the cricket colts and the rugby warriors.
Total prizes distributed in 2018 were c. £ 7600. Annual prize money increases with increased numbers of subscribers (the annual number of draws has recently been increased from 5 to 6 per year).
New subscribers are very welcome. Anyone can join and you can have as many "tickets" as you wish for yourself, your children or grandchildren. The BPC subscription is £10 pcm.
If you would like others to join the BPC please email owabigprize@gmail.com.
A big thank you to all that give their support via the BPC and good luck in future draws.
Best Regards.
Dave Doran
Big Prize Club AdminRemembrance Page Now Available
Remembrance Page Now Available
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We have also updated the Notable Alumni page
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