13th Maj. R. K. von Goldstein Cricket Tournament

The 13th Maj. R. K. von Goldstein cricket tournament was won by Bishop Cotton School, Shimla. BCS made 163 runs in 20 overs. Lawrence School Sanawar made 149 runs in 20 overs and lost the match.

KEN RICHARDS: LEFROY 1939-1945

KEN RICHARDS:  BCS LEFROY 1939-1945 SADLY PASSED AWAY ON THURSDAY 4TH APRIL 2013. HE WILL BE MUCH MISSED BY ALL HIS OCA FRIENDS.  

BCS Batch of 1972 – its 40 years and a get-together

The Class of 72, is holding a get together (40 years down) on the 19 April 2013, that is this year. We would like all the class-mates to attend and catch-up with one another. The evening is to be held at the Taj Palace Hotel in New Delhi, You are requested to join us along with your […]

Demise of Mrs. Coralie Emma deMellow – March 31, 2013

Dear All, Mrs Coralie deMellow passed away at 8:30 am this Easter Sunday morning. I append an account sent by Mr I L Bhatia, (see picture attached) who was for years the late Melville deMellow’s assistant and trusted aide. He, after Melville deMellow passed away, looked after Mrs deMellow in a manner that was unique […]

OCA UK – Spring 2013 Newsletter

Message from Mr. Peter Stringer Our Secretary, Gursant Sandhu has invited me to relate my report adding to his Spring Newsletter. Having said many times before as we grow older correspondence begins to wane. However, my efforts to tell the stories in our lives sometimes is not all that interesting. Life does slow down and […]

HS Goolry [Lefroyan] – passed on

We sadly announce the passing away of Old Cottonians Harinder Singh GOOLRY [Bubbles] at Amritsar. Here is a clipping from The Tribune [Chandigarh edition] of March 24th 2013

Silver Jubilee Celebration of OCA (India) Northern Chapter – update

Dear OCs, Further to my earlier communication, wherein you had been requested to contribute with some suggestions to make the forthcoming Silver Jubilee Celebration of OCA ( India ) Northern Chapter a grand success and memorable one. I now take the opportunity to share with you some of the suggestions which have come in. A […]

OCA (India) Northern Chapter’s Silver Jubilee Year

2013 is OCA (India) Northern Chapter’s Silver Jubilee Year. Forward your ideas to the Celebration Committee of the Northern Chapter to help make it a most memorable celebration. Forward your inputs by 15th of March, 2013 to Ajay Thiara / Member Executive / OCA (India) Northern Chapter / ocanorthernchapter@yahoo.com  

Medical attention for Mrs DeMellow

From: Vijay Khurana Date: Sun, Feb 24, 2013 at 3:50 PM Subject: Re: Medical attention for Mrs. deMellow To: I L Bhatia Cc: BM Singh; NK Mehra; Manjit Dayal; Preminda Sen; Chandrika Grover Dear Mr Bhatia, Thank you for your mail. Your efforts are appreciated. We thank you for the help and assistance that Mrs Breeda Dayal, […]