Landmark Issue 19 2021 SINGLE PAGES

ISSUE 19 | 2021 57 RAU ALUMNI We are sad to report the passing away of an Alumnus (1963) and Lecturer at the RAC, Mick Ponting. During the time Sir Emrys Jones was Principal in the mid-1970s, Mick joined the academic staff as a lecturer in Veterinary Science and also took the responsibility of vet to the College's farm stock. Mick will be remembered by the alumni who attended his lectures as an inspirational teacher. He motivated his students to understand the fundamentals of veterinary science in relation to farm stock. He once said, 'When I was a student in the 60s, I was greatly impressed by Dai Barling's lecturing skills and I copied some of those where I could. I believe he influenced the way that I lectured. If it worked, then I give Dai the credit.’ Mick loved horses and will also be remembered for his enthusiastic polo playing. He played on many famous polo grounds around the world, Argentina, Brazil, New Zealand, and Brunei. Mick had been in poor health for the past year. He died in his sleep onMonday 16 November aged 77 years. He is survived by Maureen, his wife, and Michael, his son. Ron Coaten's Facebook page has many alumni comments that will warm the hearts and give comfort to Mick's family. Remembering Mick Ponting 1943 - 2020 Mick Ponting at Cirencester Polo Club