Throughout his life Roy Freer ((1938-2021) NEAC; ROI; RI; PA) dedicated his life to painting. He is well known for his still life works but he also painted landscape, gardens and people with an equal passion. His paintings, both oil and water colour, are distinctive and immediately recognisable with his use of overlays of colour […]

Paul Mantell (66-71) DVP for Hampshire, Dorset and South Wiltshire, will once again be hosting his annual gathering for Old Bedfordians and their wives/partners this September. Paul and his wife, Kathy, would like to invite you to join them at their home in Otterbourne, near Winchester, for drinks and nibbles, on Tuesday 26th September 2023 […]

It is 300 years since the death of Sir Christopher Wren (1632-1723) the revolutionary scientist, mathematician and architect who was responsible for building the St Paul’s Cathedral.  This talk explores the life and work of one of Britain’s most accomplished polymaths - and the crises and opportunities which enabled his genius to flourish.  Illustrated with […]

Drinks at the Shakespeare   Please join your fellow Old Bedfordians for drinks on Thursday, October 12th, 2023 from 6-8pm at The Shakespeare, 24 E 39th St, (reservation under Vivake Bhalla (87-93)). A tavern like British gastropub, The Shakespeare offers well-kept beers and cask ales and friendly service in a casual no-frills environment. Serving a more sophisticated […]

We are excited to announce that our next London Business Networking & Socialising Event will be held on Thursday 9th November at The Hydrant - a contemporary bar with stripped floors, just a stone's throw from Monument Tube Station. Attendees are encouraged from all careers and professions. Whether you are well established, just getting started […]

OBs, parents (past and present) and wider members of our community are welcome to join us for the Chapel Service at the school to remember the fallen on this day. This will be followed by the Wreath Ceremony which takes place outside the Memorial Hall. This year, the wreath will be laid by Major Anthony […]

In this illustrated lecture Dr James Hamilton will express how Thomas Gainsborough's romantic evocations of Suffolk countryside in the eighteenth century gave inspiration and direction to the questing and interrogative landscape paintings of Turner and Constable in the nineteenth. For James Hamilton, who went to university to read Mechanical Engineering but emerged in 1971 with […]

We're organising a pre-Christmas get-together at Bedford Rowing Club, aimed primarily at 2017 - 2023 leavers, but open to all.  It would be great to see members of all the different sporting clubs, society's and groups. Where friendships forged at school can be rekindled over a drink or two, and stories about university experiences and […]

Self-Expression & The Art of Making a Powerful First Impression: A practical workshop to support OBs entering the job market, by Jonathan Hooley, OB: Thursday 4th January, 2024.  Making a powerful first impression is about presence, confidence and expressing authenticity; after 25 years working as an actor, teacher and coach, I have discovered the techniques […]

During his visit to Hong Kong, the Head Master, along with his host Richard Hext (67-74), would like to invite all OBs in the area to a Drinks & Canapé Reception at the Hong Kong Club from 7.00pm to 9.00pm on Thursday 21st March. We are delighted to confirm that OB Simon Murray CBE (49-58) […]

Together with the OB Club, DVP for Bedfordshire, Dr Jason Reddy (79-84), would like to invite OBs and guests to join him for an OB Curry Night at Royal Gurkha on Friday 22nd March. Situated in Bedford town centre, Royal Gurkha specialises in Nepalese & Indian fine dining. Feel free to come on your own, […]

During his visit to Singapore, the Head Master, along with DVP, Russell De Chernatony (98-03), would like to invite all OBs in the area to a Drinks Reception on the evening of Tuesday 26th March. To register your interest, please complete the following form and we will be in touch when details of the event […]

We have a wonderful group of OBs who are running the London Marathon this year and raising money for a diverse range of charities - the list below are those we understand are taking part. Are you running the  Marathon this year? Do let us know and we will add your details here.    Chris […]

The OB Club recently delved into the school connections with The Panacea Society and found that Mabel Barltrop, later ‘Octavia’, sent her son Ivan Charles Barltrop (1906 - 1911) to school here in the early 1900's. (Ivan seen here sitting on the window sill)  The Panacea Society has a fascinating history, with the buildings and […]

The OB Golf Society Spring Meeting once again be held at The Royal Worlington and Newmarket Golf Club. Ranked 84th in Golf World’s Top 100 in Great Britain and Northern Ireland, The Royal Worlington is the only nine hole course to be so listed. It is home to the Light Blues, the golf team of […]