The weather was in our favour on Sunday for the annual OIs vs School Cricket match. With some great food and drinks in hand, it was great to see all the players supporting each other during the exciting game, which ended with the School team taking back the win after a nail-biting finish.

A big thank you to Neil Parry (OI 1989-00) for co-ordinating the OI team once again. The OIs demonstrated their class and experience showcasing the lasting legacy of cricketing talent at Ipswich School.  The team was made up of a group of OIs spanning several year groups, including father and son Carl (OI 1982-89) & Dillon Hatcher (OI 2006-20), and brothers Chris Bell (OI 1986-94) and John Bell (OI 1987-98).

Below L-R: Dillon Hatcher (OI 2006-2020), James Dines (OI 2013-20), James Grange (OI 1993-00), John Bell (OI 1987-98), Ashwin Thurairaj (OI 2000-10), Neil Parry (OI 1989-00), Tom Sinclair (OI 2003-10), Lewis Catlow (OI 1998-11), Matt Prentice (OI 1979-89), Carl Hatcher (OI 1982-89)

Absent from photo Chris Bell (OI 1986-94)

A mention also to Richard Harris (OI 1967-76) and Georgina from Re-Cycle Bikes to Africa, who during the day recieved numerous donations of unused bikes which will help provide access to income, education and wellbeing, as well as create long lasting improvement to livelihoods in Africa. 

Overall, the day in the sunshine was enjoyed by all!