Come back ‘home’ to the School for the main OB Event of the Summer. It will also the last opportunity to say ‘Thank you and Farewell’ to Head Master James Hodgson who is leaving Bedford School this year after 12 years at the helm.
This is the perfect opportunity to get your old classmates together for a long overdue get-together or show your partner where you went to school. Join us for a tour to see how much the school has changed (or what has stayed just the same!) and enjoy a lunch with other Old Bedfordians and their guests.
See photos from the 2025 At Home here
Format of the day:
10.15am MORNING COFFEE AND TOURS OF THE SCHOOL
We are inviting all Old Bedfordians, Former Staff and Honorary Life Members and their guests to start the day with a coffee in the Memorial Hall.
At 11.00am we will commence the Tour of the School, whilst the boys are starting Speech Day in the Great Hall.
Each year we particularly encourage a number of reunions for specific groups of OBs, based around their leaving year. These OBs are also invited to start the day with us at 10.15am, and catch up with their contemporaries before the Tour:
- 10 Year Reunion – for the Class of 2016
- 20 Year Reunion – for the Class of 2006
- 30 Year Reunion – for the Class of 1996
- 40 Year Reunion – for the Class of 1986
- 50 Year Reunion – for the Class of 1976
- 60 Year Reunion – for the Class of 1966
- 70 Year Reunion – for the Class of 1956
The Tour will visit various buildings around the School. Those who wish to attend the OB Club AGM will finish their Tour early and be shown to the Memorial Hall at 12pm – all others will continue on the Tour and finish at the marquee for the At Home Drinks Reception.
12pm OLD BEDFORDIANS CLUB AGM
The AGM in the Memorial Hall is open to all who would like to attend where you will be welcomed by the President and the Chairman of the Executive will give a report on the OB Club. The AGM will conclude by 12.30pm.
12.30pm OB CLUB AT HOME DRINKS RECEPTION
All guests are invited to the Drinks Reception held in the marquee next to the pavilion, together with those who started the day earlier with a Tour.
1.15pm OB CLUB AT HOME LUNCH
The At Home Lunch is a fantastic occasion with OBs of all ages enjoying a delicious three-course meal in the marquee. The 1st XI will take on the Head Master’s Invitation XI -which you are welcome to watch.
BOOKING
The main event is the At Home Drinks Reception and Lunch, which costs £38 for Subscribing Members and those under 25, and £42 for OB Club Members and Guests. The other parts of the day are free of charge.
If you would like to reserve a table of 10 for lunch, we will happily provide a bottle or two of wine (or some beers) for you and your guests to enjoy on the day.
