A sideline on the evening: I was privileged to wear a new design of OM bowtie (one of only two prototypes in existence at present) - an offshoot of the latest silk tie design for the association.
We are fortunate to have catering staff at school who can produce not only wholesome daily meals but rise to the challenge of cooking for special events. So the food and wine were good, the company enjoyable, and the speeches from HM and the Stewards entertaining and thought-provoking. Nick is in investment banking and told us that the rigours of Borrowdale Camp had been good preparation for many aspects of City life. Steve is a consultant orthopaedic surgeon specialising in elbow and shoulder procedures. He reminisced about a special 4 alpha he belonged to (memorable to their staff as well as to members of the form) and emphasised the importance to him and many like him of the success of the Bursary Appeal and the continuing efforts to ensure access to MGS regardless of family means.
An evening to remember, which continued for some of the younger attendees as they hit the bright lights of the city centre - 4 alpha would have been proud of them.
