Attention: You are using an outdated browser, device or you do not have the latest version of JavaScript downloaded and so this website may not work as expected. Please download the latest software or switch device to avoid further issues.
| 21 Feb 2022 | |
| Alumnae News |
LEH’s Head of Rowing Abby Johnston, who is also an alumna from the Class of 2007, was on the red sofa alongside fellow alumna Charlotte Irving, from the Class of 2008, and team mate Kat Cordiner to talk about their world record-breaking crossing of the Atlantic.
The trio became the fastest trio of women to complete the Talisker Whisky Atlantic Challenge last month, knocking seven days off the previous record. The crossing took six weeks in their boat called the Dolly Parton.
The team were shocked and delighted when presenter Dan Walker announced a special message from the legendary singer Dolly Parton herself. She told the women: “I am so proud of you and you are to be commended. Having my name associated with great girls like you is wonderful, so thank you from the bottom of my heart – you’ve helped a lot of people.”
All three women are planning their next adventures and are continuing to raise funds for their three cancer charities for their epic undertaking. To make a donation, please visit: Charities | ExtraOARdinary Causes (weareextraoardinary.com).
We were sad to learn that Gilly Gale, Class of 1973, died in November 2023, aged 69. She leaves her husband Terry, five stepchildren, seven grandchildren, her sister Carol and niec… More...
There was no soft pedalling for Head of History of Art, Miss Lindsay, who was biking for the win when she cycled 100 mil… More...
We are bidding a fond farewell to Head of Chemistry, Andrew Hayter, this week, who is leaving LEH after 16 “very enjoyab… More...
Four of our much-cherished music teachers are bowing out this week, as they make their swan song appearances, having cha… More...
Sisters Anisha Sharma and Shafali Shown-Keen, who turned their back on the corporate world of banking to run their own b… More...
Adventure-hungry Charlotte Irving, Class of 2008, who broke the World Record for rowing across the Atlantic in a three-woman team, is doing it all aga… More...
Four of our much-cherished music teachers are bowing out this week, as they make their swan song appearances, having chalked up an incredible 79 years… More...
We are bidding a fond farewell to Head of Chemistry, Andrew Hayter, this week, who is leaving LEH after 16 “very enjoyable and memorable years” to joi… More...