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Alumni in the Spotlight...
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Here you can read about high profile or famous former students who attended BRGS. If you are aware of any other Alumni who you feel should be included on this page, please do get in contact .
| Name & brief biography | Links to more information | |
| Sir Paul Stephenson | ||
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Commissioner of the Metropolitan Police Appointed Commissioner of the Metropolitan Police in 2009. Received a knighthood from the Queen in October 2008 |
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| Ian Nuttall | ||
| - Leaving BRGS in 1998, Ian Nuttall studied Environmental Geo-Science at Birmingham University where his desire to become involved in disaster recovery took hold. He went on to join the Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service and more recently was offered a place on the county’s International Search and Rescue Team. | ||
| Professor Roy Jackson & Dr Clifford Jones | ||
| - Former students, Professor Roy Jackson of Monash University in Melbourne, and Dr. Clifford Jones of Aberdeen University, met in August 2008 when Dr. Jones gave a talk at Monash | photograph of the event | |
| Michael Heap | ||
- Clinical Forensic Psychologist |
Michael Heap's website | |
| Stephen Bell | ||
| - French Horn player Studied the French horn and conducting at the Royal College of Music and now divides his time between orchestral playing, chamber music and conducting. As a solo artist he has recorded for ASV, BMG and Cala Records. |
Rehearsal
Orchestra: Stephen Bell Britten Sinfonia: Stephen Bell |
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| Dr. Kristan L. Bromley (b. 1972) | ||
| - Represented
Great Britain in Skeleton Bobsleigh Winter Olympics competitor and Design Engineer/Researcher - designed the skeleton sled used by the British team. |
Daily
Telegraph interview: Kristan Bromley Profile of Bromley - Winter Olympics 2002 Kristan Bromley Gallery |
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| Natalie Casey (b.1980) | ||
| - Actress & presenter Born in Rawtenstall. Best known for appearing as "Carol" in Channel 4's Hollyoaks and "Donna" in BBC's Two Pints of Lager and a Packet of Crisps. Has also presented on MTV and Big Brother's Little Brother (Channel 4). |
 Press
Report from 1995 "Anything you can do"Wikipedia entry 2000/01: "Big
Breakfast Natalie hungry for success" 2001: "TV
star's dad not in new show army of fans!"© Rossendale Free Press Entry on Internet Movie Database |
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| Pattie Coldwell (b.1952- d.2002) | ||
| - TV Presenter and Journalist Known for presenting consumer and current affairs TV shows including Open Air, with Eamonn Holmes, and Nationwide on the BBC. In addition, she presented You and Yours on BBC Radio 4 and talk shows on BBC Radio Five Live. |
BBC News: "Pattie Coldwell: Couragious Crusader" | |
| Agyness Deyn | ||
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- Model whilst at BRGS Sixth Form from 1999-2001 (see Class of 2001), Agyness was known as Laura Hollins. She is now being tipped as the next supermodel after appearing on the cover of fashion bible Vogue. |
Style.com:
Photos of Agyness Deyn Rossendale Free Press article "From Chip Girl to Cover Girl" "Modelling
contract for Extra-special Laura, 18"© Rossendale Free Press - 2001 |
| Sir John Egan | ||
| - Previously chairman and chief executive of Jaguar
cars and now Chairman of Severn Trent. Became Chairman of Severn Trent in January 2005. Sir John was knighted in the Queen’s Birthday Honours List in 1986. |
Biographies
of Board Directors at Severn Trent Brunel University Honorary Graduates 1997: Sir John Egan |
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| Ben Hanley | ||
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British Racing Driver Attended BRGS in the Sixth Form. Ben was recently retained for a second year on the prestigious Renault Driver Development Programme (RDDP) of the Formula One champions. |
Ben
Hanley's official website |
| Prof. B. S. Hartley (b. 1926) | ||
| Entry in 'Who's Who' reads: Professor Brian Selby Hartley: FRS 1971; Chairman of Agrol Ltd, 1993 - 2000; Professor of Biochemistry, Imperial College, University of London 1974 - 1991, Emeritus Professor, 1991; Senior Research Fellow, Centre for Biotechnology, 1991 - 1994; Educated at Queens College, Cambridge and the University of Leeds. Publications include papers and articles in scientific journals and books and recreations include fishing and gardening. | ||
| Len Hunt | ||
| - Executive Vice President of Kia
Motors, America. Has spent his automotive career at a number of European manufacturers including Volkswagen, Audi and Jaguar. He joined Kia Motors in October 2005. |
Kia
Motors Executive Profiles: Len Hunt Audiworld website: "Fifteen minutes with Len Hunt" |
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| John Iveson | ||
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Formerly the co-principal trombonist with the BBC Symphony
Orchestra Began his professional career in 1965 in BBC Symphony Orchestra, and in 1969 was appointed Principal in the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. Since then he has worked with all the major London orchestras and also in film and television studio recording. |
Brass Wind publications: John Iveson | |
| Betty Jackson (b.1949) | ||
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International fashion designer In recent years, has designed the "Autograph" collection at Marks and Spencers and launched a collection at Debenhams - Betty Jackson. Black. |
Betty Jackson's official website |
| Carlo Nash (b. 1973) | ||
| - Professional Footballer Goalkeeper. Has played for Clitheroe, Crystal Palace, Manchester City, Middlesborough, Preston North End and Wigan Athletic. |
"Keeper
Carlo's Premier Goal" (1997) "Ex-pupil's
Wembley Dream" (1996) Wikipedia entry Icons.com: Carlo Nash |
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| Rev. Jack Nicholls (b. 1943) | ||
| - Sixth Bishop of Sheffield Previously appointed Bishop of Lancaster in 1989, and was appointed Bishop of Sheffield in 1997. |
The Diocese of Sheffield website: Bishop Jack | |
| Prof. L Peter Ormerod | ||
| - Leading tuberculosis specialist, consultant physician in respiratory and general medicine at East Lancashire Hospital NHS Trust, and advisor to NICE. | BBC News article featuring Peter Ormerod's expertise | |
| Prof. Ian Phillips | ||
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Previously emeritus
professor of medical microbiology, United Medical and Dental
Schools of Guy’s and St Thomas’s
Hospitals University
of London, |
Curriculum Vitae | |
| Winston Place (b. 1914 - d. 2002) | ||
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Cricketer Born in Rawtenstall. Lancashire batsman who played for England in 1947. |
Daily
Telegraph article |
| Paul Stephenson QPM | ||
| - Deputy Commissioner of Metropolitan Police On 16 March 2005 Mr Stephenson took up the post of Deputy Commissioner of the Metropolitan Police Service. Mr Stephenson was awarded the Queen’s Policing Medal for services to policing in May 2000, and was knighted in the Queen’s Birthday Honours List, 2008. |
Metropolitan
Police website: Paul Stephenson "Ex-Bacup
sergeant is new police chief" - press article from 2002 |
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| Prof. David Whittaker OBE | ||
| - Professor of
Forensic Dentistry, University of Wales Consultant in Dental Surgery, a teacher and researcher in the disciplines of Oral Biology and Forensic Dentistry. He regularly appears in Crown, Appeal, Magistrates and Coroner Courts, as well as being a Home Office advisor in Forensic Dentistry. |
Inforce website: David Whittaker | |
| Peter Whalley (b. 1945 - d.2000) | ||
| - Fellow of Balliol College, Oxford | Society of Oxford University Engineers: Obituary for Peter Whalley | |
| Further information which may be of interest: |
| Alumni
in the News International Honours - pupils who have represented England/ G.Britain at sport BRGS in the News |
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