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THE OLD BLOXHAMISTS

Netball rugby

Annabel Gulliver (Ry 12-17) captained OB rugby made a resurgence this year
a strong OB side against the school’s with a team travelling to the Cronk
1st VII team. The closely fought contest Cunis tournament in Richmond,
saw a 17-17 draw at half-time and after London. Captained by Charlie Gulliver
the third quarter the OBs had taken the (Sy 10-15) and wearing a smart new OB
lead 28-25. The school side turned up kit, Bloxham played in the Plate (12-a
the energy in the final quarter, showing side) tournament, beating Canford 35-
great skill, stamina and determination 10 and Christ’s Hospital 17-5 but losing
to triumph in the last few minutes to St Benedict’s 21-10 and eventual
taking the win, 35-32. Each side voted winners The Perse 12-0. Charlie
for a Players’ Player and trophies were commented: “It was fantastic to bring
awarded to OB Georgie Gulliver (Ry 13- everyone to play together again and
15) and Fifth Form student Sadie Towell. have a laugh during and afterwards!”
Sophie Heathcote and Jenny Edwards
kindly umpired the game.

oLd bLoxHamist

careers news

Richard Bannan (staff 08) performed in Preparations of War 1902-1914
the choir for the royal wedding in May. examining the way the British Army’s
He started his singing teaching career high command used manoeuvres to
at Bloxham School. prepare for war before 1914. Simon is
now working with Matt Dixon (Cr 89-
John Bannister (Ry 64-67) wrote to 94) on a new book, which will examine
us with news of his retirement after the stories of the 80 Bloxhamists who
a successful international career of died in the Great War.
50 years. He left Bloxham in 1967 and
moved to Nuremberg, Germany, where James Brockless (Sy 05-12) Will Ellwood (Sy 88-91) is a marine
he lived for seven years. Since 1979 he commissioned from Sandhurst in assessor looking after the training
has lived in the USA. December 2017 into the 1st Queen’s and competence of lifeboat stations
Dragoon Guards. in Dorset and Devon. He also runs
a glamping business from his
smallholding in West Dorset with his
young family and working cocker
spaniel.

Adam Englefield (Cr
02-08) is one half
of electronic house
duo, Blonde, a huge
name in the house
music scene with
regular plays on
BBC Radio One and
Jordan Cook (Wn 08-15) was winner of international tours.
the SW Regional Finals at the National It’s wonderful
Apprenticeship Awards. to hear of OBs
supporting each
Matthew Eades (Wf 88-91), fashion other in their
photographer, is continuing to have careers and Will
great success with his work, which has Warr (Cr 01-08)
Simon Batten (OB Resident Secretary) featured on the cover of Grazia, Stella has created a music
has written a new book titled and Cosmopolitan. video for Adam.
Futile Exercise? The British Army’s
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