Founder of Heavy Chef, Fred Roed (1991G) reports: "Heavy Chef creates learning experiences for entrepreneurs. We offer events, workshops and tours featuring some of the most inspiring people on the planet. The name 'Heavy Chef' actually has nothing to do with cooking and comes from the saying never trust a skinny chef. In a world of talkers, Heavy Chef believe it’s the doers that are going to change it. Heavy Chef's aim is to inspire people to start things, and then empower them to succeed.
 
We have invited two of South Africa’s most dynamic tech entrepreneurs, Mark Forrester (1999G) and Annette Muller. Mark, who matriculated in 1999 from Bishops, is the founder of WooThemes and WooCommerce, which has been downloaded over 47 million times and powers almost a third of all the world’s e-commerce stores. Annette Muller is a sought-after international speaker, founder of Flexyforce, an innovative new start-up in the Future of Work sector, and has been recognised by Forbes International as one of the ‘top 10 female tech founders to watch In Africa’.
This event is for Bishops ODs, parents, pupils, and aspiring entrepreneurs who are curious about the brave new world of South African entrepreneurship."
 On the eve of the St Andrew’s and Bishops rugby matches, ClucasGray invites you to Michael Charton’s acclaimed story of the 1937 Springboks; their legendary tour of New Zealand; and the origins of rugby’s greatest rivalry.
The story weaves together the key characters of the tour into a compelling narrative which celebrates the amateur era of sport, and reminds one, through an emotional sense of nostalgia, what is truly important in life and legacy.
All proceeds to The Bishops Trust.
Book tickets HERE
On Thursday, National Women's Day, ODs vs Old Andreans will be the main curtain raiser before the first team game at 1pm on the Piley Reese. OD UPDATES
Ryan O'Connor Interviews Jason Lind (1997O)
 On this week's exciting episode of Time in The Saddle, Ryan chats to representative of Olympic Cycles and Giant Concept Store in South Africa, Jason Lind (1997O). Olympic Cycles is a family business run by the Lind Family who also represent Giant Concept Store in South Africa. Ryan and Jason also chat about E-Bikes, mountain biking and so much more. Listen for all of this and more HERE. ODs Involved in Preserving Heritage  Jeremy Lawrence (1952F) and OD Vice-President, Les Masterson (1963O) are in the process of preserving a precious OD-relevant heritage grave site. The one grave is that of the very first OD President, Hon Mr Justice Sir Malcolm Searle, who died tragically in the Salt River Railway Accident of 9 June 1926 (another OD who died in that accident was Frank Molteno). The other grave is that of Philip Warham St Leger Searle, who was a grandson of Sir Malcolm Searle. Warham died after a short illness on 8th August 2005 at the age of 73. Many ODs will remember Warham's exciting contributions to the D.C. Magazine about his journeys on the RMS St Helena. Warham also generously gave much of his time to the OD office and compiled many valuable obituaries. These graves, located in St John's Cemetery, Wynberg are surrounded by other Searle family members as well as many other old family names with Bishops links. The OD Union would like to thank Jeremy and Les for their efforts in preserving our valuable heritage. Bruce Jack's Latest Wine Venture
 The South African Connoisseur recently interviewed former ODU Chairman, Bruce Jack (1987G): "Who in the South African wine industry doesn’t know the name Bruce Jack? You may know him as the winemaker who shot Flagstone to fame, or the man behind The Drift Estate in the Overberg. Most recently, and for the past 10 years, Bruce was the Group Head Winemaker for Accolade Wines—where he was able to use his talents making wine all over the world. Bruce now finds himself at the start of something new. And that is? Bruce Jack Wines. We sit down with Bruce to find out more..."
Read the full article HERE. Battle of the Bands - Bishops/OD Connection
 Keith Farquharson (1984S), owner of Academy of Sound Engineering recently hosted a battle of the bands competition in which a Bishops band won first prize. The trophy was donated by Keith as well. Richard Wheeler (2009G)
 ODs will remember, as reported in previous newsletters, that Richard Wheeler (2009G) very kindly assisted at the OD Office to help update the database. Richard has since studied his Postgraduate Certificate in Education. In 2017, Richard did a practical stint in History at Bishops and he is currently completing his second practical in English at the college. Richard is specialising in senior phase education. VISITORS TO THE MITRE
Thomas Morse (2951G) It was wonderful to reconnect with Tom, last week. Tom kindly renewed his ODU life membership.
OD OFFICE & BRANCH NEWS 1973 Reunion
 The 1973 matric class 45 year reunion event will take place at the Mitre on the evening of Friday 14 December 2018. The organisers are Niall Brown (083 4528272) and Tony McKeever (082 9511488). All members of the class should have already received emails regarding this function. Any 1973 matric who hasn't been notified should please contact Niall at [email protected] The Old Diocesan Find out about ODs shaking up the world in economics, investing, the South African wine industry, mezcal-making and more, click HERE!
To order a free hard copy, please fill out the link HERE!
UK July Newsletter
 UK Branch secretary, Nicky Bicket (1973F) reports: "What a month it's been. The Football World Cup is not going according to plan (not Russia's plan anyway), the British Cabinet has some unexpected vacancies and snow has fallen in the Cape...." To read the July UK Newsletter, click HERE! COMMUNITY NOTICEBOARD
OD Administrator - Masters Research on Zandvlei Estuary
 OD Administrator, Nicole Durand is currently undertaking a Masters in Conservation Science. Her thesis is on Ecosystem Service Valuation of the Zandvlei Estuary Nature Reserve, whereby she will ascertain the environmental, cultural and economic value of the system. This will provide necessary funding incentives and valuable information for management trade-offs of the reserve.
Nicole appeals to any ODs who are residents in the Zandlvei Area and/or who visit the Nature Reserve (yachting, canoeing, fishing, walking etc) to fill out this short and anonymous survey. Your are welcome to send the link to any friends and family who also utilise the Nature Reserve, the more data the better!
To fill out the survey, click HERE
You are welcome to contact Nicole: [email protected] for further information Obakeng Leseyane - Accommodation in Cape Town
 Obakeng recently featured in an article as a Young OD making a difference. Obakeng contacted the OD Union after receiving a grant to study with Leap Science and Maths School in Cape Town. Obakeng is seeking three months accommodation from 4th August to 4th November. If anyone can offer assistance, please contact Obakeng at:
[email protected] ODU MENTORING
 Nicky Bicket (1973F) reports: "The ODU Mentoring Programme continues to flourish. ODs are regularly putting themselves forward as mentors and monthly, younger ones are benefiting.
Sometimes the chemistry doesn't work and the mentor-mentee relationship doesn't progress. This is natural and when this happens, mentors and mentees are urged to write to me so I can remedy the situation.
The mentoring relationship on average lasts about three months, but some longer and some for only one meeting/conversation. Mentors are encouraged to stay in contact with their mentees and mentees shouldn't lose touch with their mentors. These are relationships which should be nurtured and cherished. It's what ODs do for each other.
Last month, I had a senior OD living in North America volunteer himself as a mentor saying, "At almost 80 I suppose it's a bit late, but I do have experience and insight".
I bet he does and such giving back to young ODs is truly appreciated and hopefully will soon he will be called into service.
So - to volunteer as a mentor or request a mentor, please click HERE." LINKS TO MORE INFORMATION
Owing to so much OD related news, it is often challenging to report on the wide range of Bishops activities.
For ease of use, we thus include links to the Bishops Website, the Principal’s Newsletters, and also the UK OD Newsletter
Please enjoy spending some time reading these, as they are the best means of keeping up to date with Bishops.
The Rugby season has kicked off, to view the school rugby fixtures and other sports fixtures, click HERE. UPCOMING RUGBY
Paarl Gim 1st XV vs Bishops 1st XV, 29 July 2018
To watch the live broadcasting of the match, click HERE
QUOTE FOR THE WEEK
Taken from the 2005 Matric Leavers Year-book quote by Ian Haggie (2005F), who visited The Mitre this past week:
"We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act but a habit."
~ Aristotle
Warm regards
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