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ALUMNUS TO CO-DIRECT RARE STOPPARD REVIVAL AT NATIONAL THEATRE Royal National Theatre, Southbank, London SE1 Felix Barrett (Tulley's, 89-96), artistic director of environmental theatre company Punchdrunk, is to co-direct a rare revival of Tom Stoppard and Andre Previn’s 'Every Good Boy Deserves Favour'. The play will feature the Southbank Sinfonia, a young professional orchestra created to support promising performers who have recently graduated from music college. The serio-comic drama for actors and symphony orchestra is about a political dissident incarcerated in a lunatic asylum with a man who believes himself to be surrounded by an orchestra. Darkly humorous and provocative, Stoppard’s play asks if denying the truth is a price worth paying for liberty. Felix will be directing with the National's Tom Morris (former artistic director of the Battersea Arts Centre). The play will run in the Olivier Theatre from 12 January 2009.

July 2008

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FORMER DIRECTOR OF MUSIC DIES Frank Kennard, AOB and long-standing Director of Music at Alleyn's (1948-74), died on 16 July 2008. He is survived by his widow, Rosemary. In 'Alleyn's: The Coeducational School' the late Arthur Chandler wrote of Mr Kennard that 'he had guided the School's music through the post-war period and had jealously guarded and upkept the orchestral and Gilbert and Sullivan traditions of the School instilled in it by WJ Smith'. The funeral has already taken place.

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FORMER SADDLERS’ SCHOLAR AMONG RECIPIENTS OF £4.5M ARTS ENTREPRENEURS’ GRANT Felix Barrett (Tulley’s, 1989-96), artistic director of Punchdrunk Theatre Company, is among the six recipients of a new £4.5 million grant scheme for arts entrepreneurs. Set up by grant-making body the Paul Hamlyn Foundation, the Breakthrough Fund aims to invest in individuals at ‘early, visionary and probably most risky stage’ of an idea. In its inaugural year, six practitioners from five companies have been awarded funds of between £190,000 and £300,000. Punchdrunk has received £300,000 to mark a point of ‘change and growth’ for the company. Recipients of the grants were nominated by a panel of 14 arts experts, including Welsh National Opera chairman Geraint Talfan Davies, Manchester International Festival director Alex Poots and Random Dance artistic director Wayne McGregor. For further information about Punchdrunk, see www.punchdrunk.org.uk

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JACK PENATE WORKING WITH FATBOY SLIM ON SECOND ALBUM Jack Penate (Spurgeon’s, left 2003) is working with Fatboy Slim on his forthcoming second album. The pair have completed five or six tracks for the follow-up to Penate's 2007 album 'Matinee', and claim they're getting along like father and son. Norman Cook, aka Fatboy Slim, explained: ‘He's a fantastic musician and I've really enjoyed working with him.’ The producer also said that the two share common musical influences, saying: ‘All our favourite records are the same. We were doing a tune and I said I wanted to achieve the same atmosphere as “The Only Living Boy In New York” by Simon And Garfunkel. Jack was like, “Oh, that's one of my favourite songs”. ‘So, we share the same influences and hence came up with the same music.’

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ALUMNUS WELCOMES MEASURES ANNOUNCED BY LORD DARZI’S REVIEW OF NHS The Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry (ABPI) welcomed the measures to improve access to modern medicines announced by Lord Darzi in his report into the NHS. Director General of the ABPI, Dr Richard Barker, a former pupil of Alleyn’s School, said: ‘Collectively, the measures announced today by Lord Darzi represent the basis for a huge leap forward in driving the use of best available treatment, including the uptake of NICE guidance, across the NHS. ‘The task is now to deliver on the promise, so that people across the UK have full and fair access to innovative, life-extending medicines, demonstrated to be clinically-effective and cost-effective.'

June 2008

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FORMER SCHOOL CAPTAIN AND ALLEYN'S GOVERNOR IDENTIFIES BETTER DRUG AFTER HIP REPLACEMENT Professor Ajay Kakkar (Roper's, 1977-82) has just published the results of a study into the efficacy of certain drugs after hip replacement surgery. The study found that patients who had complete hip replacement surgery, or total hiparthroplasty (THA), had better success at preventing venous thromboembolism (VTE) if they used extended duration rivaroxaban instead of short-term enoxaparin plus placebo. VTE is a potentially fatal blood clot, and its risk of occurrence is greater after THA. The results of the full study by Professor Kakkar (Barts and the London School of Medicine and Dentistry and the Thrombosis Research Institute, London, UK) and colleagues are published in 'The Lancet'. Professor Kakkar is also the Deputy Chair of Governors at Alleyn's School.

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DAILY MIRROR PARENT GROUP WINS ENVIRONMENTAL AWARD The Daily Mirror's parent company, Trinity Mirror, has won a top award for cutting carbon emissions – by a massive eighteen per cent. It is only one of 12 firms to get the Carbon Trust Standard which is launched today [24 June 2008]. Paul Vickers (Tyson’s, 1971-78), Secretary and Group Legal Director, Trinity Mirror plc, said: ‘We are delighted to have achieved the Carbon Trust Standard and without the support and genuine engagement of our staff, we wouldn’t have made such impressive progress. As a business this demonstrates to staff, customers and readers that we are serious not just about the challenges facing our industry but how we as a business might impact on the world.’ The award is for companies which have shown genuine commitment to slashing their carbon footprint to help fight climate change. Trinity Mirror is one of the UK's largest newspaper publishers, with 9,000 employees in 150 centres.

20	FLORENCE RAWLINGS SIGNS CONTRACT WITH MIKE BATT Florence Rawlings (Spurgeon's, 2005-07) has just signed a five-album recording contract with Dramatico Entertainment, the management company and record label of song-writer/conductor Mike Batt.

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ALUMNUS RECEIVES AWARD AND ANNOUNCES NEW ARTHRITIS DRUG Professor John Isaacs (1970-77), a consultant rheumatologist at the Freeman Hospital in Newcastle, has received a Healthcare Champions Award after being nominated by a patient for his excellent support and care. He has also been involved in trials at Newcastle University for a new ‘smart’ drug which is being hailed as a major breakthrough in combating the crippling auto-immune disease, rheumatoid arthritis.

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PROTOX DEVELOPS NEW BRAIN CANCER TREATMENT Vancouver, Canada Dr Fahar Merchant (Roper's, 1974-77) is President and CEO of Protox Therapeutics, a leader in the development of receptor targeted fusion proteins. The company announced that following a positive opinion from the European Medicines Evaluation Agency’s (EMEA) Committee for Orphan Medicinal Products, the European Commission has granted Orphan designation to PRX321 for the treatment of glioma, a terminal brain cancer for which there is no known cure.

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KELVIN MACKENZIE WITHDRAWS FROM BY-ELECTION Alleyn's Old Boy, Kelvin MacKenzie (1957-64), has withdrawn from the Haltemprice and Howden by-election prompted by the resignation of former Shadow Home Secretary, David Davis. In his column in the Sun, Mr MacKenzie says that joking that Hull was an 'absolute shocker' was the first sign he was not cut out for Westminster. But the 'clincher' was not being able to afford the £100,000 he needed to spend on his campaign.

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ALUMNUS SETS UP NEW WAVE CREATIVE TALENT PORTAL David Cook (Tyson's, 1971-78) is one of the founding directors of HYPtv.com – a new wave creative talent portal that provides social & commercial networking for the creative world. HYPtv supports new & emerging talent in film, music, photography, writing, art and design – by helping get work in front of key industry people…

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BIG BROTHER'S LITTLE BROTHER Channel 4 Former pupil, Uzezi Otegabde (Cribb's, 1996-2003), working as Zezi Ifore, is one of the new hosts of this series of 'Big Brother's Little Brother'. She co-hosts alongside George Lamb and both have presented on E4 Music and daily morning music and entertainment show ‘Freshly Squeezed’. On joining the Big Brother spin-off, the Zezi said: 'This is preposterously good, I’ve always loved Big Brother – it’s omnipresent, you can’t help but get sucked in! And working alongside a lovely lamb too - George Lamb - ain’t half bad either. Bring it on!'

May 2008

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FORMER SADDLERS' SCHOLAR APPOINTED TO BOARD OF CHANGEBASE Frank Joshi (Dutton’s, 1974-81) has been appointed as the chairman of the board of ChangeBASE, the application compatibility testing company. In his new role, Frank Joshi will leverage his business experience to ensure corporate governance and a future-proof strategy. Prior to this, Joshi co-founded and owned Martex Communicators, which was sold to The Tarsus Group in 2000. He remained on the Tarsus board for two years managing the growth of the group business and thereafter was consultant and major shareholder of OVUM, the analyst organisation, up until its IPO and purchase by Datamonitor. Joshi is also an angel investor in several technology businesses including Knowledge Peers Plc, and MVine.

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ALUMNI APPEAR IN LIVERPOOL CITY OF CULTURE CELEBRATIONS Liverpool Gem Theatre's 'Measure for Measure' Shakespeare Youth Festival project directed by Chloe Courtney (Dutton's, 2000-07) and Georgia Murphy (Brading's, 2000-07) has been selected to perform in the 'Shakespeare in the City' event in Liverpool and Merseyside. Gem has both current and past pupils as its members. The performance will take place from 4-7 July as part of the City of Culture celebrations. They are performing in the rose garden of Sudley House on Sunday 6 July along side 'A Midsummer Night's Dream'. In addition, they will also be giving cameo performances from 3-4pm at The 08 Place in the heart of Liverpool on Saturday 5 July. The company is currently working to raise funds for accommodation at the festival, and if anyone would be interested in sponsoring Gem they would be extremely grateful. Please contact Chloe at chloe.courtney@googlemail.com

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ROBERT EAST IN 'THE ENGLISH GAME' Yvonne Arnaud Theatre, Guildford Robert East (Brown's, pictured on the left of the photo), who left Alleyn's in 1960, is in the critically acclaimed play 'The English Game' at Guildford's Yvonne Arnaud Theatre. The play follows a day in the life of a group of modern British men, united in their chaotic emotional lives as well as their shared love of cricket. The play tackles their preoccupations, personal lives and their relationships with each other in a wonderfully gentle and very humorous way. The play has received good reviews: '"The English Game" is a blinder that knocked me for six. Catch it!' - Daily Telegraph '...both wildly entertaining and strangely moving. FOUR STARS' - The Guardian The show finishes its run at the Yvonne Arnaud on Saturday 17 May and then heads off on a national tour (see 'Full story' for details).

01

NEW CLUB MAGAZINE OUT The May issue of the Edward Alleyn Club Magazine should be landing on members' doorsteps shortly. To have a preview, you can download it from here - see bottom right of homepage. If you can help save the Club postage and printing costs - not to mention paper - and would be happy to download future issues of the magazine, please let the Alumni Office know and we can change your subscription accordingly.

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ALLEYN'S GLOWING INSPECTION REPORT ‘Alleyn’s School fully meets its aim of providing a broad liberal education for boys and girls of high academic ability in a caring, friendly and tolerant community.’ The School was inspected in January as part of the programme of regular inspections, arranged by ISI (the Independent Schools Inspectorate), which is accredited by Ofsted (the Office for Standards in Education, Children's Services and Skills). Alleyn’s has been highly praised by Independent Schools Inspectors for fostering a high-achieving, co-educational, caring, friendly and tolerant community. The Inspectors' Report is now available to download from the School website at www.alleyns.org.uk/Academic/Inspection_reports08.htm

April 2008

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ALUMNUS LISTED AS ONE OF THE TOP TEN BEST ILLUSTRATORS Alexis Deacon (Brading's, left 1996) has been named as one of the country's top ten illustrators. Booktrust has launched The Big Picture campaign, and a panel of judges has selected the ten best new illustrators published in the UK since 2000. Alexis graduated from the University of Brighton where he studied Illustration, with a first class honours degree. Before graduating he was also awarded the Burt Brill and Cardens award for the second best degree show in 2000. Alexis's books include 'While You Are Sleeping', 'Beegu' and 'Slow Loris'. You can see Alexis's work at the accompanying exhibition Best New Illustrators: the Illustration Cupboard, 22 Bury St, St. James’s, London, from 17 April to 3 May. For more information, see: www.illustrationcupboard.com and www.bigpicture.org.uk

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MUSIC AND DRAMA AT ALLEYN'S Alleyn's School The School is publishing a book to mark the opening of the Edward Alleyn Building next year which will trace the history of drama and music in the School from Edward Alleyn's day to the present. It will feature personal accounts from former staff and students recalling their involvement with the performing arts at the School. Please contact the book's editor, Susan Miles, about your memories of life on the stage or backstage or as a member of one of the orchestras or choirs at the school, or if you were part of the audience and have special memories. You can get in touch by phone on 020 8557 1510 or email (milesse@alleyns.org.uk). If you would rather write, please address any correspondence to Susan at the School. The deadline for material is Monday 26 May. We are also keen to borrow any printed items, such as concert or drama programmes, posters and photographs to augment the archives held at the School.

01	SPRING HAS SPRUNG AT THE CLUBHOUSE Clubhouse, between 83 & 85 Burbage Road This month sees the change over from winter to summer sports and there's a lot going on at the Clubhouse. To find out what's going on down behind Burbage Road, click 'Full story'.

March 2008

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JAMES BREW, FORMER HEAD OF ART, DIES Jim [Alfie] Brew, Head of Art at Alleyn's from 1973-88, died on Sunday 9 March. He had been suffering from liver cancer for some time. In a recent interview in the Edward Alleyn Club Magazine, interior designer and TV presenter, Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen (Spurgeon's, 1976-81), named Jim as his favourite teacher at Alleyn's. Jim said of LLB 'I encouraged him not to believe in bourgeois concepts of good taste'. Advice which LLB says he has always followed. To read the valete which appeared in 'Scriblerus', click 'Full story'.

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THE MACCABEES ANNOUNCE SURPRISE TOUR OF VENUES TO UNVEIL NEW SONGS Felix White (Roper's, 1996-2003), pictured, plays guitar and vocals for English Indie band, The Maccabees. The band ended 2007 on a high with a triumphant sold-out date at London's Roundhouse and great acclaim for their debut album 'Colour It In': Artrocker made it their Album of The Year, Xfm short-listed it for their Debut Album of The Year and NME called it 'The best alt.pop record of 2007, no contest.' Not a band to rest on its laurels, The Maccabees headed straight into the studio where they have been crafting songs for their next record. The Maccabees are eager to road-test the fruits of their labours and have announced a surprise tour of venues significantly smaller than those they have grown used to playing which means a great opportunity for fans to catch The Maccabees in the sweaty confines of clubs in the months of April and May. Click 'Full story' to see tour dates and venues.

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FORMER BROWN'S HOUSE CAPTAIN RELEASES ALBUM Will Bushell (Brown’s, left Alleyn’s in 2004) has released a début album ‘Women of Mass Destruction’. Will is an up and coming singer/songwriter whose powerful voice and catchy songs can be heard in many venues in Nottingham, where he studies at university, and many bars. To find out more, visit www.freewebs.com/willbushell or download his tracks from www.indiestore.com/willbushell

February 2008

18	MUSICAL ALUMNUS WINS COMPETITION Former Alleyn’s music scholar, Michał Ćwiżewicz (Brading’s, 1995-2002), has won the Eastbourne Symphony Orchestra (ESO)’s Young Soloist Competition 2008. He won a prize of £500 and a performance with the ESO at its summer concert on 15 June 2008.

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CHEMICAL BROTHERS WIN GRAMMY AWARD Ed Simons (Dutton's, 1986-88) is one of The Chemical Brothers (pictured on left of photo with fellow Chemical Brother, Tom Rowlands). The dance duo won the Grammy for Best Electronic/Dance Album ('We Are The Night'). They were also shortlisted for Best Dance Recording ('Do It Again'). The winners were announced at the Grammys 50th Anniversary Award Ceremony held at the Staple Centre in Los Angeles. The Chemical Brothers won a Grammy last year for Best Rock Instrumental Performance. Photo: Hamish Brown

January 2008

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ARTHUR CHANDLER, FORMER PRESIDENT, DIES The School’s Archivist Emeritus, Arthur Chandler (Brown’s, 1941-48), died on Friday 25 January, after a long illness. Arthur wrote two history books about the School, 'Alleyn’s – The First Century' and 'Alleyn’s: The Co-educational School'. Arthur was also a former President of the Edward Alleyn Club (1987-8). The School and Club owe a huge debt to Arthur for his unfailing support and unstinting work for each over a vast number of years. It is very largely down to him and his support for the amalgamation of the Central and Athletic Clubs some 25 years ago that the Edward Alleyn Club finds itself continuing to thrive today and going from strength to strength in so many respects. Dr Colin Diggory, the Headmaster, said, ‘As former School Archivist and a leading figure in Dulwich life, with so many family connections to Alleyn's, he was known and loved by everyone and will be much missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with his wife, Valerie, and the whole family at this sad time.’ The funeral took place on Thursday 7 February at the Foundation Chapel in Dulwich Village.

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FORMER PRESIDENT, JIM FRENCH, DIES Jim French (Roper's, 1941-46) died aged 78 on 16 January. Jim was President of the Edward Alleyn Club in 1998 and was also Chairman of the Athletic (Sports) Club. He was one of the old boys who was evacuated with the Alleyn's to Rossall and it was he who commissioned the Honours Board now at the Club. Jim was a journalist by profession (latterly with the Financial Times) before retiring to live in West Sussex. The funeral was held on Friday 1 February at 2pm at St Mary's Church, East Street, Billingshurst, RH14 9PY. Donations in Jim's memory can be made to either the NUJ Members in Need Fund or to the National Heart Foundation. Cheques can be sent c/o Alumni Officer who will ensure they are sent on to Jim's widow.

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NEW ISSUE OF 'SCRIBLERUS' The latest issue of the annual school magazine, 'Scriblerus', is now out. It gives an overview in both words and pictures of the previous academic year (2006-07). 'Scriblerus' is a school tradition stretching back several decades that itself is a formal record of the activities of both staff and students - from their dedication in sports, CCF and community work to excellence in art and drama. If you would like to have your own copy, please send a self-addressed, stamped A4-sized envelope (postage stamps to the value of £1.09, large letter) to the Alumni Office, Alleyn's School, Townley Road, London SE22 8UN

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2007 SCHOOL LEAGUE TABLE PUTS ALLEYN'S IN TOP 50 INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS IN ENGLAND Following publication of the Government's Secondary School League Tables, the Independent ranks Alleyn's as the 21st leading school in England. Headmaster, Dr Colin Diggory, said 'We are delighted to see that Alleyn's remains in the country's Top 50 Independent Schools. However, league tables only give a brief snapshot of a school and education is so much more than academic qualifications. At Alleyn's this is particularly true with our emphasis on an active and far reaching co-curricular programme. We are proud of our pupils who leave us not only with an excellent academic record but with a strong sense of mutual respect, social responsibility, concern for the needs of others and confident in their own ability to make a difference.'

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ALUMNI HELP SET UP CHILDREN'S MENTAL HEALTH WEBSITE Spurgeon's House members, Anna (1994), James (1998-2005) and Rosa Goodman (2000-07) have helped their father, Robert Goodman, professor of brain and behavioural medicine at King's College London Institute of Psychiatry and the Maudsley hospital, set up Youth in Mind, a new online service to help access mental health services for young people. A stark figure of one in ten British children suffer emotional, behavioural or concentration difficulties at any one time, and this website offers the first national directory of mental health services available to the general public. The site also has an online questionnaire which can be completed in under ten minutes by worried parents or teachers, or by 11- to 17-year-olds themselves which then gives an analysis of any possible causes for concern. Anna, James and Rosa have all pitched in with funding, programming, design and time to ensure the website's launch this month. For further information, see www.youthinmind.co.uk

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FORMER OLD BOY CROONS AS FRANK SINATRA ON BBC'S 'THE ONE AND ONLY...' The BBC’s new Saturday primetime show ‘The One and Only…’ follows the search for the UK’s best tribute act. The new primetime show, presented by Graham Norton, showcases the crème de la crème of the UK’s tribute acts as they battle it out for a once in a lifetime opportunity: the chance to perform on the grandest stage of them all, in Las Vegas, USA. And a former Alleyn’s pupil has made it through the national heats to appear on the live show as Frank Sinatra. Anthony Adams has always wanted to pursue a career in music. However, despite some small successes, his full-time job remains that of delivery driver. Two years ago he booked a recording studio near his home in Poole to record some Sinatra tracks, and set up a band called ‘Simply Sinatra’ in the process. ‘Simply Sinatra’ perform twice a month around the UK. His family are shocked that he has got this far, as Anthony admits he doesn’t really sing at home.

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ALLEYN'S OLD BOY IN 3RD PLACE IN OFFICIAL FIVES RANKINGS Following his win in the National Singles Championship, Hamish Buchanan (Tyson's, 1975-82) [pictured, photo by Derek Goard] has now moved up to third place in the official Rugby Fives Association rankings, prepared by Dave Hebden (Cribb's, 1960-67). Runner-up James Toop remains in top spot, but the top four players are now covered by just five points - an incredibly tight position. Hamish won the National Singles title for the third time, and he and his Fives partner, Robin Perry (not an alumnus but plays for the Alleyn's Old Boys) have been National Doubles Champions for the past four years.

December 2007

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JACK PENATE HAS NEW SINGLE OUT Jack Penate's (Spurgeon's, 1996-2003) new single, 'Have I Been A Fool' is released this month. The 7" and picture disc fit together to make the artwork complete - there's a couple of new B-sides on there as well - 'If I'd Known' and 'You Send Me' (originally by Sam Cook).

November 2007

29	CLUB MERCHANDISE FOR SALE David Thomas (Outfitters) in Dulwich has a selection of Edward Alleyn Club merchandise for sale. Click 'Full story' for a list of items.

29	GAP YEAR REPORT FROM BRAZIL Susannah Hamilton (Tulley's, 2000-07) is currently spending part of her gap year in Brazil working on environmental projects. She was awarded a Gap Year Bursary by the Edward Alleyn Club. Read her first report by clicking on 'Full story'.

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ALLEYN'S ALUMNA SCOOPS GUARDIAN STUDENT JOURNALIST AWARDS London Heidi Blake (Tulley's, 2001-04) was named Journalist of the Year in The Guardian Student Media Awards (pictured with awards ceremony host, Hardeep Singh Kohli; photo: Teri Pengilley). Past winners include Andrew Rawnsley, Jonathan Freedland and Rankin. The judges, which included Alan Rusbridger, Kirsty Wark and Matthew Parris, said Heidi’s work displayed 'maturity and depth', and praised her for 'prioritising the voice of the interviewee over her own'. Heidi was also named Diversity Writer of the Year and Feature Writer of the Year for pieces which included a feature on male-to-female transgender students, and an interview with a lesbian asylum seeker whose leave to remain in the UK had been denied. 'I try to write features about students on the margins of student life, and who perhaps need representation,' Heidi told The Guardian.

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EVENING STANDARD THEATRE AWARDS SHORTLIST ANNOUNCED Felix Barrett has made it through to the shortlist for this year's Evening Standard Theatre Awards. He has been nominated for 'The Masque Of The Red Death' (Punchdrunk at Battersea Arts Centre). The prize ceremony will take place at the London Savoy on Tuesday 27 November.

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EVENING STANDARD THEATRE AWARDS Three Alleyn's alumni have been included in the Evening Standard's longlist for its Theatre Awards 2007. Felix Barrett (1989-96, Tulley's) has been nominated for two awards, one for best play and one for best design - both for 'The Masque of the Red Death'; Tom Brooke (left Alleyn's 1997) as best actor in 'Dying for It'; and Sam West (1977-84, Roper's) also for best actor in 'Betrayal'. The shortlist will be announced this week and the awards ceremony will take place at the London Savoy on 27 November.

October 2007

11	ALLEYN'S PUPIL NAMED IN MOST INFLUENTIAL PEOPLE IN LONDON LIST Tim Danaher (Tulley's, 1987-94), editor of Emap's 'Retail Week', has been named as someone who's up and coming in the Evening Standard's list of 1000 Most Influential People in London.

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ALLEYN'S IMPRESSES 'THE TATLER' Alleyn's is described as a 'truly excellent school' in the Tatler's Good Schools Guide for 2007, to be published in its November issue. The school's pastoral care is rated 'second to none' and a pupil is quoted in the review as saying 'You can have fun in lessons but still learn.' The Tatler inspectors were 'also impressed with the head, Colin Diggory, a straight-talking, purposeful Yorkshireman'. To read the review in full, click on 'Full story'.

September 2007

27	CATERINA LORIGGIO APPOINTED TO CULTURAL OLYMPIAD Caterina Loriggio (Brown’s, 1980-87), on the left, with the Minister for Culture, Margaret Hodge, on her appointment as the Cultural Olympiad’s Creative Programmer for the South East.

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DANIEL SMITH APPEARS IN DR WHO SPIN-OFF Daniel Smith (Cribb's, left in 2004) who uses the stage name of Daniel Anthony, is appearing in 'The Sarah Jane Adventures'. Daniel (pictured on the right of Sarah Jane) appears as the street-wise Clyde, one of Sarah Jane's gang who accompanies her 'in a mysterious world of chases, danger, and monsters from outer space, discovering that life on Earth can be an adventure too'. The new ten-part series is from the same people behind Doctor Who including multi-award winning writer Russell T Davies.

17	ALLEYN'S GCSE RESULTS AMONGST BEST IN COUNTRY Alleyn's School When it comes to English and History, Alleyn’s School in Dulwich has four star pupils who are among the best in the country, according to the national breakdown of GCSE performances this year.

13	BEN WALLFISCH CONDUCTS 'ATONEMENT' MUSIC Ben Wallfisch, who left Alleyn's in 1997, conducts the English Chamber Orchestra in the hotly tipped film, 'Atonement'. The music score, written by Dario Marianelli, was also orchestrated by Ben.

August 2007

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BEST EVER A'LEVEL RESULTS! Alleyn's School Pupils at Alleyn’s School in Dulwich were jumping for joy when they received their A'Level results and they certainly had much to celebrate as the results show that this has been the best ever year for the school. It has also been the best year for pupils achieving their first choice of university. Headmaster Colin Diggory said: 'Our pupils have really surpassed our expectations. We knew they had all worked incredibly hard, but we are only now seeing just how diligent they have been. Our results have been truly exceptional, our best ever year and it is a huge credit to all our pupils and our teachers.'

29	ORLANDO DE LANGE'S GAP YEAR REPORT Read Orlando de Lange's (Tyson's, 1999-2006) fascinating account of his Gap Year spent on a ten-month programme with the Jewish youth movement LJY-Netzer. Orlando received a Gap Year Bursary Award from the Edward Alleyn Club to help finance his studies and work.

June 2007

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ALLEYN'S OLD BOYS' TIES NOW AVAILABLE IN SILK Alleyn's School The alumni office has a new supply of striped Old Boys' ties made up in silk – previously they have only been available in polyester. The ties are available through the alumni office. Proceeds from the sales will be shared between the school’s Benevolent Fund and the Wave Yi-Dyer Fund. If you would like one of the new ties, please send a cheque made payable to the ‘Edward Alleyn Club’ for £22 (incl p+p) to Susie Schofield at Alleyn’s School, Townley Road, London SE22 8SU.

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PETER DARLING CHOREOGRAPHER FOR 'LORD OF THE RINGS' MUSICAL Theatre Royal, Drury Lane Peter Darling (left Alleyn's 1982 and a star of many school productions) is the choreographer on the new musical, 'Lord of the Rings', the first major stage adaptation of JRR Tolkien's classic trilogy. The musical is staged in the year of the 70th anniversary of JRR Tolkien starting to write the trilogy and the 50th anniversary of the publication of the complete trilogy, 'The Fellowship of the Ring', 'The Two Towers' and 'The Return of the King'. To read a biography of Peter Darling, click 'Full story'.

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OVER 90 OLD BOYS AND GIRLS CAME TO THE 1976, 1977 & 1987 REUNION Alleyn's School ...including 16 former staff on Saturday 16 June. Following on from the success of last year's twenty-year reunion, the School opened its gates to host a day of reminiscing, reunions and recollections. Guests were treated to guided tours of the School site (much of which has changed since the 1970s and 1980s) and a three-course buffet lunch as well as plenty of opportunities to catch up and mingle with each other. The day buzzed with memories and renewed friendships. Guests brought in memorabilia from their school days for display at the reunion: the gasps of recognition were audible for much of the day as guests looked through the albums, programmes and photographs and saw younger versions of themselves, their classmates and teachers. The photo above shows the reunion group in front of the main entrance of the School. For further photos, see photo gallery (below right).

May 2007

22	BOB SKELLY BECOMES MAYOR OF SOUTHWARK Bob Skelly, former English teacher at Alleyn’s (1970-2001), becomes Mayor of Southwark.

April 2007

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SEE HOW CONSTRUCTION PROGRESSES ON THE NEW EDWARD ALLEYN BUILDING Building work has started on the school's multi-million pound state-of-the-art Edward Alleyn Building which includes the Michael Croft Theatre and Performing Arts Centre. You can observe the building's progress on this website - go to the photo gallery 'Edward Alleyn building under construction' to see a pictorial diary of the building works.

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ALEX STEVENS PUBLISHES DRUGS REPORT Alex Stevens (1979-86) is the co-author of an independent report, analysing the government's drugs strategy. 'An Analysis of UK Drug Policy' was published by the new charity, the UK Drug Policy Commission. The report demonstrates that the UK has the highest level of problem drug use and the second highest level of drug-related deaths in Europe.

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THE MACCABEES RELEASE NEW SINGLE AND DEBUT ALBUM The Maccabees are releasing their next single, Precious Time, and debut album, Colour It In. Precious Time will be released on Fiction on 7 May and Colour It In will be available to download from itunes from 17 April and at all other download stores from 23 April. It will be on sale in stores from 14 May. Felix White of The Maccabees was at Alleyn's from 1996-2003. See www.themaccabees.co.uk for further information.

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JACK PENATE TOUR DATES UK Singer/songwriter Jack Penate, who only left Alleyn's in 2003, is out on tour and about to release an EP, 'Spit at Stars' on 16 April. His energetic music and gigs have got him noticed - his myspace page is among the most visited there and, most recently, he cropped up in virtually everybody's 'Ones To Watch' poll. He has signed up to independent international label, XL Recordings (home to The White Stripes). He's also just returned from playing at the South By Southwest (SXSW) Music Conference in Texas - a showcase for hundreds of bands from around the world. Click on 'Full story' for Jack's UK tour dates.

March 2007

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A NEW DEPUTY HEAD AT ALLEYN'S Mrs Jo Helm retires after twenty years' dedicated and loyal service at Alleyn's, the past five years as Deputy Head (she was formally Housemaster of Tyson's). As many of you may be aware, Alleyn’s School now has two Deputy Heads and they each have distinct but complementary roles. One Deputy Head oversees the ‘academic, daily running, administrative, representative, publicity and PR’ operations of the School (Mr Longmore, Senior Deputy Head), whilst the other Deputy Head oversees the ‘personnel and pastoral’ aspects of the School (Mrs Helm). The post of Deputy Head (Personnel/Pastoral) was advertised and attracted a large number of string applicants. A long-list of 12 was narrowed down to a short list of five who were interviewed by the Headmaster, Governors Mr Colin Holloway and Professor Moya Meredith Smith, and the President and Vice-President of the Common Room, Ms Sue Chandler and Mr David Harley. Following all this, the Headmaster is delighted to announce that Mr Jon Lilly has been appointed Deputy Headmaster (Personel/Pastoral) with effect from the Advent Term 2007. Former pupils may recall that Mr Lilly joined Alleyn's in 1974 and started the Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme at the School 30 years ago. He is currently Assistant Head [Director of Studies].

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PROFESSOR AJAY KAKKAR'S INAUGURAL LECTURE Professor Ajay Kakkar (1977-82 and current Governor of the School) was appointed Professor of Surgical Sciences and Head of the Centre of Surgical Sciences at Barts and the London, Queen Mary, University of London in 2004. His inaugural lecture was given on 22 March on 'Thrombosis: An Inherited Challenge' at the Willoughby Lecture Theatre, Charterhouse Square, London. For further information, please e-mail Medicine and Dentistry at smd-inaugurals@qmul.ac.uk

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FORMER PUPIL, DR SIMON BARTON, LAUNCHES REPORT CALLING FOR NEW PATTERNS OF CARE FOR PATIENTS WITH HIV Dr Simon Barton, President of the British Association for Sexual Health and HIV (BASHH) and former pupil of Alleyn's (Brading's, 1969-76), joined three other leading medical organisations in a call for new patterns of care for patients with HIV.

15	PROFESSOR STEVEN MYINT APPOINTED CHIEF MEDICAL OFFICER OF BTG PLC BTG plc, the medical innovations company, has announced that it has appointed Professor Steven Myint (Dutton's, 1969-75) as its Chief Medical Officer.

05	SCHOOL CELEBRATES 30 YEARS OF DUKE OF EDINBURGH AWARDS Alleyn's School Duke of Edinburgh Award holders came from all over the country to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the awards at the school.

February 2007

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ROLAND BARKER, LONG-SERVING TEACHER, DIES Roland Barker, the very highly regarded and long-serving Housemaster of Cribb's, has died. He taught at the school from 1946-1977. Donations may be made in his memory to the 'Churches Together Homeless Action Group' and should be sent to Thomas Brothers Funeral Directors, High Street, Wellington TA21 8RF, tel 01823 662009.

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CAN YOU HELP WITH A 65TH BIRTHDAY SURPRISE FOR IAN ROBERT RUNHAM? The children (Stuart, Andrew and Kirsty) of Ian Robert William Runham (1953-1961, Duttons) are hoping to provide a suprise for him on his 65th birthday on 28 April. They are asking for stories and memories from anyone who was at the school at the same time. Can you provide any stories of staff, other pupils, your time in the cadets, school plays, sporting events, memories of Ian so that they can provide a special treat for his birthday? Please email andrew.runham@sky.com with any information you can. Thank you.

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THE MACCABEES RELEASE NEW SINGLE Former Alleyn's pupil, Felix White (1996-2003) plays guitar and vocals for The Maccabees. The band released a new single on 26 February, 'About your dress' on Fiction Records. They have just finished a sell-out tour in the UK in February and have announced new tour dates for April and May. For further information about the band go to www.themaccabees.co.uk

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FOUNDER MEMBER OF THE NATIONAL YOUTH THEATRE, BRIAN EATWELL, DIES Brian Eatwell (Duttons 1950-56) has died in Hollywood. He was one of the faithful band of boys who were inspired by Michael Croft in the plays at Alleyn’s to become founder members of the Youth Theatre, from which sprung the entire Youth Theatre movement, which now has branches even in L.A. where Brian spent the second half of his life. He never forgot his contacts with Alleyn’s and the Youth Theatre and was working on a production for the L.A. Youth Theatre at the time of his death. Click 'Full story' to read the full obituary.

11	NANCY CARROLL IN NATIONAL THEATRE PLAY Alleyn's Old Girl, Nancy Carroll (Bradings 1985-92), is currently appearing in the Royal National Theatre's production of 'The Man of Mode'. Click here for the link http://www.nationaltheatre.org.uk/?lid=21307 (Photo by Sarah Dunn)

January 2007

24	EDWARD ALLEYN CLUB BURSARIES Are you leaving Alleyn's this summer? Are you going to do any voluntary work in the summer holidays or in your Gap year? Could you do with some financial help to do this? If you answer YES to these questions, the Edward Alleyn Club may be able to help you.

24	CAREERS INTERVIEWERS NEEDED The School's Careers Department needs help with pupils' mock interviews. Can you help?

22	COLIN NIVEN AWARDED OBE OBE for Dulwich headmaster who took best of British education to China.

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PAUL LAMBERT, MUCH RESPECTED FORMER SCHOOL SERGEANT, DIES It is with great sadness to report that Paul Lambert, School Sergeant from 1993-2005 and honorary Old Boy of the Edward Alleyn Club, died on Saturday 20 January. He had been fighting a long battle against cancer since 2004. He passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family. To read the appreciation of Paul which appeared in the 2005 edition of 'Scriblerus' to mark his retirement from Alleyn's, please press 'Full Story'

22	JULIAN GLOVER IS THIS YEAR'S PRESIDENT The actor, Julian Glover, has started his year as President of the Edward Alleyn Club. Click on 'Full Story' to read his biography.

June 2006

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ALLEYN'S & ROSSALL WARTIME BOOKLET Alleyn's School A study on Alleyn's wartime years at Rossall School in Fleetwood, written by former pupil, Professor Donald Leinster-Mackay, has been reprinted. Sales from 'Alleyn's and Rossall Schools: The Second World War, Experience and Status' will be donated to Alleyn's Benevolent Fund.

February 2006

07	New website launched A much needed overhaul to the design. Let us know what you think.

06	Birth Announcement Baby boy for Dominic Allan (Bradings, 1983-1990)

January 2006

31	Alleyn's Old Boy turns Ice Warrior for the adventure of a lifetime North Pole An Alleyn’s old boy is swapping life as a mountain footpath worker for a frozen adventure in the Arctic North.

November 2005

10	MINUTES OF THE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

March 2004

02	Club Magazine EAC Magazine Deadline 2nd April

December 2003

08	Merger with Honor Oak is being finalised The cricket section of the Edward Alleyn Club today held its first meeting after agreeing a merger with Honor Oak Cricket Club. The election of new officers and discussion of the coming cricket season will be held at the AGM in January.

December 1999

28	Burbage Theatre Company's production of Blithe Spirit Alleyns Junior School Hall A Charming drawing room comedy about a seance and its hilarious manifestations...