OB Club

Community

When you leave Bedford School, you become an Old Bedfordian – part of a proud tradition that dates back to 1891. As one of the most active alumni associations in the country, the OB Club is a vibrant global community of over 9,000 members, offering a busy calendar of reunions, sports fixtures, and social gatherings throughout the year. It’s a lifelong connection to the school and to fellow OBs, wherever life takes you.

The Old Bedfordian Club

The OB Club exists to keep the Bedford School spirit alive long after school days are over. Its core mission is to foster meaningful connections among alumni, support members in their careers and lives, and maintain a strong bond between the school and its current and former pupils.

The Club is a vital link between generations of OBs, former staff, and the school – offering opportunities to reconnect, celebrate shared experiences, and support the school’s ongoing aims. Whether you’re attending an event, catching up with fellow OBs, or simply staying in touch, the OB Club is there for you.

We welcome OBs who would like to return to the school and visit. For safeguarding reasons, we ask that you prebook your visit with the team in the OB office. obclub@bedfordschool.org.uk

OB Club in numbers

9421

Members worldwide

71

District Vice Presidents (DVPs) Globally

1,000 +

OBs attending events worldwide each year

Alumni Directory

The OB Club Directory is the OB Club’s online, password-protected directory of Bedford School alumni.

It replaces the printed ‘Register’ or ‘Blue Book’ that you may have received in the dim and distant past. Use the Directory to reconnect with friends. You can also update the contact details we hold for you.

Membership

All Bedford School leavers automatically become members of the Old Bedfordian Club when they turn 18, with the entrance fee included in school fees.

While the Club receives a modest income from investments, its main support comes from OBs who upgrade to Eagle Supporter status (formerly Subscribing Members). These contributions help enhance the Club’s activities and services for all members.

OB Review

The OB Review is our annual publication and serves as a comprehensive update and celebration of the achievements, activities, and stories of OBs.

The OB Review is part of the Club’s effort to maintain strong connections among OBs. You can find copies of the OB review from previous years below.

Boys enjoying games in the boarding house

Latest OB Club News

A Celebration of Community Spirit – Charity Run and House Relay 2026

This year’s Charity Run proved once again why it remains one of the most cherished events in the school calendar. On Thursday afternoon, under clear skies and with upbeat music setting the tone, the entire school community came together for an unforgettable celebration of generosity and determination.

DVP Lunch Brings Together Six Decades of Old Bedfordians

Dido and Aeneas Impress at Joint Concert

The Boarders’ Spring Dinner, now in its fifth year, has become a much anticipated highlight of the boarding calendar, and this year’s celebration was no exception. Held just ahead of the busy exam season, the evening offered our boarding community a wonderful opportunity to come together, relax and enjoy an evening of good company and shared experiences.