25 March 2023 – 6:30pm for 7:30pm
The Jakemans Community Stadium, Pilgrim Way, Wyberton, Boston, PE21 7NE
Guest speaker – Prof Sir Jonathan Van-Tam (BGS 1975-82)
On-line booking is now closed
As Deputy Chief Medical Officer, Jonathan Van-Tam became one of the nation’s best-known figures during the Covid-19 pandemic. We are delighted to announce that he will be the guest speaker at the 2023 OBA dinner.
The dinner will take place in the Nineteen33 banqueting suite at The Jakeman’s Stadium on Saturday 25th March 2023.
Jonathan’s ties to Boston Grammar School run deep. He himself is an old boy – attending the school between 1975 and 1982. His late father, Paul Van-Tam, taught Mathematics and Physics there between 1970 and 1980, later returning as a supply teacher in the 1990s. His younger brother Dominic also attended BGS.
Jonathan went on to graduate in medicine from the University of Nottingham in 1987. Specialising in influenza, antiviral drugs and pandemic preparedness he has spent much of his career in academia and the pharmaceutical industry.
Jonathan was appointed MBE in the 1998 New Year Honours for services to Lincolnshire Army Cadet Force. In 2017, he became a Deputy Chief Medical Officer for England which led to his leading role in the response to the pandemic and the daily briefings from 10 Downing Street where his metaphors, particularly those relating to train travel and football, brought him popular fame as well as widespread respect.
This exposure and his obvious involvement at the highest level in the pandemic response led to many honours including a Knighthood in the 2022 New Year Honours, and freedom of the Borough of Boston. Jonathan is of course well known as a keen supporter of Boston United, which makes the venue for this year’s dinner especially appropriate.
Details
Dress code: Lounge suits
Tickets £45.00 each
The dinner is open to former students of Boston Grammar School together with current and former members of staff at the school. You do not have to be a member of the Old Bostonian Association. You may also buy a ticket for a guest who need not have connections to BGS.
You may order tickets for the dinner using the form at the bottom of this page and pay by PayPal. Contact Peter Sharman for further information or to pay by cheque or BACS.
Menu
Starter
Roasted red pepper, tomato and basil soup, croutons (VE)
Lincolnshire Poacher, leek and chive tart, mixed dressed leaves
Hoisin duck, watercress and orange salad
Main Course
Traditional roast dinner – loin of pork, roast potatoes, Yorkshire pudding, gravy and seasonal vegetables
Lemon and fresh herb crusted cod loin, potato rösti, vine roasted tomato and red pepper sauce
Fresh pea and mint risotto, herb pesto, beetroot crisps (VE)
Dessert
Red wine poached pear, warm chocolate sauce, vanilla ice cream (V*)
Baileys cheesecake
Apple and cinnamon crumble
One person cheese platter
Followed by coffee or tea
There will be a licensed bar
VE – Vegan option
V* – The pear dessert can be vegan on request by substituting vegan ice cream
Food intolerances can be catered for if notified in advance
If you have special menu requirements please use the email option
rather than the online form for booking tickets
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