Board of Governors BCS Shimla – response
Further to “Open Letter to Board of Governors, BCS Shimla” here is an update from Gay Niblett I was delighted to hear of the response from the Board of Governors to my open letter. We all look forward to hearing of the progress with the ‘Infrastructure Development Fund’ in the School and hope that from […]
G.S. Gill retires as DGP HP
G.S. Gill [Rivaz 1955-65] retired as Director General of Police Himachal Pradesh on 30th June 2010 – after 36 years of an illustrious career. OCA HP Chapter organized a farewell party on the evening of the 7th July at the Oberoi Clarkes Hotel, which was attended by many OCs and also the HM of BCS Mr. Roy […]
Changes… Transitions…. [OCA UK]
Saturday 26th June 2010: Changes…Transition. (Capt. Vivek Bhasin : Chairman OCA (UK Chapter) From Kindergarden to Transition and then to Lower I…… Isn’t that’s the way all Cottonians start? The OCA (UK) Chapter’s Annual Lunch at Bombay Brasserie was attended by 45 OCs and their wives; in my case my Mother and Brother ( an […]
Open letter to Board of Governors, B.C.S. Shimla
I write to you with the attached letter, which was sent to each of the Members of the Board of Governors of Bishop Cotton School. It is my “last bugle call” as Chairman OCA (UK) but a “reveille” to all Cottonians with special emphasis on those Indians living in India, who can more easily make […]
OCA UK Luncheon – Saturday 26th June 2010
Dear Cottonians World Wide and those residing/visiting in/the UK. On behalf of the Committee members of the Old Cottonians Association (UK) I write to request your attendance and participation in this annual event. Venue: The Bombay Brasserie Location: Off Gloucester Road Tube Station Date/Time: Saturday, June 26th 2010 / 1200 hrs The world has changed…. […]
Malcolm Petters – passed on
One of our old and loyal OCs in Perth Australia – Malcolm Petters [BCS Lefroy 1932-1939] – passed away last evening 2nd June 2010.
OC Dinner – at Shimla 4th June 2010
OC DINNER – during OCs Week at Shimla. On 4th June 2010, at Hotel Combermere. Time 8pm onwards. Dress formal. Request all OCs, those who will attend the OC dinner on 4th June, should give a prior intimation for their participation to Capt. R S Thakur, Sec. HP Chapter, on his email/mobile given below: Email […]
Ruskin Bond’s latest
Ruskin Bond, born in 1934, recently celebrated his 76th birthday. His latest book, titled “Mr Oliver’s Diary” …is the imaginary story of Ruskin’s years in Shimla’s Bishop Cotton School in a diary format supposed to have been written by the school head master.
OCA Hits a Century!
The Old Cottonians Association of Bishop Cotton School Shimla India is a 100 today! The OCA was officially started on 13th May 1910 when 17 Old Cottonians assembled in the Freemason’s Hall in Simla…. Hip Hip Hooray! See also Calendar of events for May 2010
OC Week 2010 at BCS Shimla
THE OLD COTTONIAN’S WEEK CELEBRATIONS 2010 Programme Thursday, 3rd June : 09:00 a.m. : Special Chapel Service in the Holy Trinity Chapel : 10:45 a.m. : Games fixtures against the Old Cottonians : 07:30 p.m. : Dinner in the Headmaster’s Lodge Friday, 4th June : 09:00 a.m. : Annual Speech Day : 11:00 a.m. : Cricket Match between the OCA XI and […]