Dubai - Aldenham Reunion Brunch
12 November 2014
The Headmaster, James Fowler and his wife, Dr Charlotte Fowler arrived in Dubai on Friday 31st October, ready to host a Saturday Brunch and Aldenham Reunion the following day. This was the final event before returning home after a very busy half term break, which saw them in Sydney for lunch the previous weekend. James had also met OAs in Perth on Thursday 23rd October, while Charlotte was presenting a paper at a medical conference in Gothenburg.The Dubai gathering was another great success, with 14 guests meeting at the Rivington Bar & Grill, Madinat Jumeirah for a barbecue on the terrace. To describe the weather as hot would be an understatement, with the temperature at around 38 degrees. True to form however, the Headmaster donned his tie for this special occasion and was delighted that at least one other guest had gone to the same extent. It wasn't long before James and Andrew Swain (K1963-67) agreed to relax the dress code and remove their neck gear. Although some had to retire indoors afterwards, out of the sun, they had all enjoyed the meal, setting, ambience and the company. A small group of OAs who were at school together in the mid ‘60s have vowed to meet again back at Aldenham and will be contacting others from their era to join them for a 50th anniversary celebration in 2017 – nothing like planning ahead.