FOBs UK Golf Day - 4th September 2008
Date: Apr 11th, 2008 11:08:25 pm - Subscribe
Click on the Events link above to see details of the Golf Day we've organised on 4th September at The Berkshire Golf Club. You could play on a stunning course, enjoy a great lunch and meet up with other golfing FOBs - or support the day through the usual sponsorship channels ...or do both. Anyway, hope to see lots of you there.
Cheers
Roger Phillips
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1968 Leavers 40th Reunion - November 2008
Date: Mar 7th, 2008 4:09:26 pm - Subscribe
Mood: uncertain
For all those who left Falcon in 1968, there is a 40th Anniversary Reunion planned for late November.
This will be a top class experience and we hope as many 1968 leavers will join us.
For more details click the Events link above
Thanks,
Andy Laing
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Falpara 2008 Wings Challenge
Date: Mar 6th, 2008 1:25:33 pm - Subscribe
Mood: spirited
No sooner than we announce the FalPet Cup 2008, John Laing has organised another event for your attention. Click on Events above and click on the link for the Falpara 2008 Wings Challenge for details of a parachute jumping day on 7th June ...and on that note we have to have a topical joke...
"One night, a Delta twin-engine puddle jumper was flying somewhere above New Jersey. There were five people on board: the pilot, Michael Jordan, Bill Gates, the Dali Lama, and a hippie. Suddenly, an illegal oxygen generator exploded loudly in the luggage compartment, and the passenger cabin began to fill with smoke. The cockpit door opened, and the pilot burst into the compartment.
"Gentlemen," he began, "I have good news and bad news. The bad news is that we're about to crash in New Jersey. The good news is that there are four parachutes, and I have one of them!" With that, the pilot threw open the door and jumped from the plane. Michael Jordan was on his feet in a flash. "Gentlemen," he said, "I am the world's greatest athlete. The world needs great athletes. I think the world's greatest athlete should have a parachute!" With these words, he grabbed one of the remaining parachutes, and hurtled through the door and into the night.
Bill Gates rose and said, "Gentlemen, I am the world's smartest man. The world needs smart men. I think the world's smartest man should have a parachute, too." He grabbed one, and out he jumped.
The Dali Lama and the hippie looked at one another. Finally, the Dali Lama spoke. "My son," he said, "I have lived a satisfying life and have known the bliss of True Enlightenment. You have your life ahead of you; you take a parachute, and I will go down with the plane."
The hippie smiled slowly and said, "Hey, don't worry, dude. The world's smartest man just jumped out wearing my backpack."
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New pictures of Mark Davenport Pavilion opening
Date: Mar 4th, 2008 3:08:03 pm - Subscribe
Just uploaded some new pictures received from Falcon of the opening of the Mark Davenport Pavilion. This is the project John Laing was raising cash for in his Africa Challenge and is just the sort of thing your money will go to when you sponsor the Falpet 2008 Commando Challenge.
To see the pictures, click on Gallery above and select the first link. To read more about the Falpet 2008 Commando Challenge, click on Events above and select the first link.
Cheers, Colin Bewes (H'1979
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New Sponsors page
Date: Mar 3rd, 2008 6:36:27 pm - Subscribe
Check out the new Sponsors page - link top right. It's got details of fundraising for our last event (John Laing's Africa Challenge), and our current event, The Falpet 2008 Commando Challenge ...for which we hope we are going to get maningi sponsors.
Of course you can also find out more about the FalPet 2008 Commando Challenge by clicking Events above.
Cheers, Colin Bewes (H'79)
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Falcon on the radio
Date: Feb 25th, 2008 9:02:26 am - Subscribe
Mood: funny
You may be interested in visiting the podcast section of Highveld Stereo, a radio station based in Joburg. They are basing a number of their morning "traffic jokes" at Falcon College. Of note is the recent one entitled "Taking a stand against being late" in which not only is there a joke, but also a comment from Reg Querl (and his wife!) See http://www.highveld.co.za/podcast/podcast_traffic.asp Visit the site soon as the particluar episode is about to be archived.
Thanks to Julian Stewart for this
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FalPet Cup 2008
Date: Feb 24th, 2008 8:16:14 pm - Subscribe
Mood: aggressive
Hi FOBs - Hope no-one is confused now that I've changed the look and navigation of the site. More improvements will be forthcoming soon. For now, however, click on Events, then click the link for the Falpet 2008 Commando Challenge for the FalPet (Falcon vs Peterhouse) Cup 2008 on 17th May. Should be a really good event and one that's really worth supporting - see the page for full details.
Cheers, Colin Bewes (H'79)
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Zimfest 2007
Date: Feb 24th, 2008 8:14:22 pm - Subscribe
20th August 2007
All,
I am looking for 12 volunteers to man the Falcon beer tent at ZimFest this year. If you would be interested please call me on 07876717922. If you commit to a couple hours service I’m sure I can get you a complimentary ticket.
Many thanks,
John
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Summer Soiree
Date: Feb 24th, 2008 8:13:17 pm - Subscribe
28th June 2007
Just a quick update:
The party/pub evening arranged for the 27th July starting 19:30 at the Slug & Lettuce in Fulham Broadway, is looking like it is going to be a very festive occasion. Remember for your convenience the closest station is Fulham Broadway which is on the District Line and is easy to get to and from. There are also number of places to eat in close vicinity.
This evening is a charity event, tickets are £7.50 each. The money will be going towards the "Falcon College Overseas Trust".
I have tickets so please let me know how many you need, you can do this in person, or call me on 07876 717922, or by post to 10 St. Benedict's Close, Tooting, SW17 9NU (Please make cheques payable to Falcon College Overseas Trust). If you opt for me to give them to you on the evening, please have your payment ready. Please note if you require more than one ticket please let me know the peoples names as there will be a prize draw on the evening.
Please encourage as many of your friends, work colleagues and or family members to come along!!!
I am looking forward to seeing you all there.
Regards,
John
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Tragic news from Falcon
Date: Feb 24th, 2008 8:11:38 pm - Subscribe
20th June 2007
Falcon Old Boys,
Very tragically we have lost another member of staff in what appears to have been a suicide, and this not long after the deaths of Ron Hartley and Mike Cumming.
Our housekeeper Alice Bryan, wife of John Bryan, our groundsman for many years, was found dead in her car parked close to the Ncema dam on Monday night.
She simply had too great a burden to bear. The situation in the country is impacting on everyone. On top of that she had been unable to move on following the loss of their only son Adam (Falcon school boy) in a tragic accident (electrocuted) in Harare four years ago, the loss of their farm in Esigodini, and a long battle with cancer as well as other problems.
There is an almost tangible depression hanging over Falcon right now and any messages of support to the Head or to John Bryan personally (via the Head) would be much appreciated. (Head@falconcollege.com).
Thank you.
Andy Laing
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