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The Norwegian Scholar for 2024 Scholar is Vilde Kristina Thomassen.

She is a high performing student studying BA Finance at BI Business School in Oslo.

She won the opportunity to become the 2024 Bridge award Club Norwegian Scholar, competing against a number of finalists year students.

She will spend a Semester here at Bayes Business School following her Placement at the Chartered Institute of Securities and Investments. Back in Norway, she also works part time for one of the largest shipping industry Organisations – Höegh LNG, is Chairman of the Student Union Stock Exchange Group and is also on the Norwegian National Showjumping Team.

The generous donation from Bridge Ward Club members of £750 has helped towards her travel expenses.

Vilde will hopefully attend a number of Bridge Ward Events and so we look forward to Club members meeting her soon.

Thankyou Kelly Kelly for organising the visit to the Van Gogh Experience on 4th June much enjoyed by all.

On the 29th February a memorial service for John was held at the Church of St Magnus.

The church was packed , a moving service was augmented by some wonderful stories from John’s family and friends.

John will be sadly missed .

11 January 2024

Dear All,

It is with a heavy heart that I write to you regarding the unexpected passing of
our dear friend, John Gavin. His sudden departure has left a profound impact
on all of us. John’s remarkable dedication and enthusiasm for the City and the
Bridge Ward Club were truly inspiring, and his absence will be deeply felt.

In honouring John’s close ties with the Ward, his family is arranging a memorial
service at St Magnus the Martyr, a place he held dear. We will share the details
of the service as soon as they are available, allowing his family the necessary
time to grieve.

His absence leaves a significant void, yet I believe John would want us to
continue the vibrant legacy of the Ward Club in his memory. Let us carry
forward the spirit of his commitment and dedication.

With heartfelt condolences,

Tim Levene – Club President

_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ We are also saddened by the news of the death of Bridge Ward Club ex-Chairman Mrs Patricia E. (Pat) Clark. Pat passed away peacefully on New Year’s Day following a long fight against cancer.

Pat joined the Bridge Ward Club in September 1998. She quickly became active in the affairs of the Club, joining the Committee and then becoming Chairman for the two years 2004/05 and 2005/06. During that time Pat led full programmes of events, including two Civic Luncheons and also developed the Club’s support of the Norwegian Business Scholar’s Trust.