bushticks Aeonity Blog

Former headmaster D E Turner has died

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 19:44:25 -0600

The much respected former headmaster of Falcon, Dougal Turner, died on 31st October 2009 in South Africa. Leading the condolences were these words from Andy Laing, Chairman of the Board of Governors of Falcon (slightly edited for the web) ************************************* I am sure that, without exception, the approximately 1500 boys w... Read More

FOG Exhibition, 1st June-8th July, Muchelney, Somerset

Thu, 14 May 2009 20:46:15 -0500

Pru Taylor (1972) has an exhibition of paintings you might want to see. Pru is the daughter of Alan & Mary Taylor. (Alan was Head of Art from 1970 - 1994). She is also sister to Jane (Falcon's first girl pupil), Matthew (Founders), and Felicity (also a FOG). To see Pru's paintings - inspired by the landscape of Zimbabwe, some in particular by t... Read More

News of Quiet Waters

Mon, 23 Feb 2009 11:43:56 -0600

To date the Falcon area has had 680 mls of rain, which is well over the mean of 625 ml.
As a result, the Park is looking magnificent, with both Longden’s Dam and Mbonisa Weir spilling.
We appear to have had a good crop of Impala lambs born in December. There are also newly born Bushbuck, Duiker, Klipspringe... Read More

Michael V Potts 1950-2008

Wed, 10 Dec 2008 08:14:41 -0600

Many of you will remember Mike Potts ( Founders 1968 ), who for years ran the FOBS 100 Club in the UK (though we had contributors from around the world). Sadly, he passed away suddenly on 29th November. The funeral is on Friday in Tunbridge Wells (get in touch with me if you think you can attend). Mike was a great character, who was probably... Read More

Falcon Shoot 2008 - pictures

Wed, 06 Aug 2008 18:24:10 -0500

More pics in the gallery section - this time from the Falcon Shoot enjoyed by a select few at Broomhills Shooting Ground on 1st August.... Read More

Falpet Photos

Fri, 18 Jul 2008 18:54:33 -0500

Check out the Gallery section to see some pictures of the FalPet 2008 commando assault course contest between Falcon and Peterhouse old boys. Thanks to Alison Tate for providing the pictures.... Read More

Falcon Shooting Day - 1st August 2008

Tue, 08 Jul 2008 18:25:26 -0500

Sign up before it's too late for a fantastic day of clay pigeon shooting in Hertfordshire. Check out the Events page for details.... Read More

Falcon Old Boys Day - 21st June 2008

Wed, 18 Jun 2008 03:38:06 -0500

On behalf of the College... This Saturday we will have... Rugby vs Christian Brothers College (CBC) at Falcon College Falcon 1st XV game will kick off at 16:00 There will be Supper and drinks at the Bushtick after the game. It would be fantastic to see as many of you as possible there. In addition John Laing, Daniel Courtiade, Gonza... Read More

US$10,000 donation from Moneygram

Thu, 22 May 2008 18:34:03 -0500

Moneygram, the well-known international funds transfer organisation has approved an application for contributing US$10,000 towards a new Health Care Clinic at Falcon. Many thanks to Moneygram for their huge generosity. See the Sponsors page for more details. ... Read More

Falcon wins FalPet Cup

Sun, 18 May 2008 13:42:44 -0500

Well done to the Falcon Team who sneaked into winning place on the FalPet Cup yesterday, beating Peterhouse by just 25 seconds. Full report to follow somewhere hopefully. 8) ... Read More