We warmly invite you to join us for our Opening Morning. Meet the boys, the Head Master and the teachers and tour the school.
Do you have any plans for St George's Day? Old Bedfordian Harry Guthrie (07-17) is currently spending a year at Wells Cathedral as Bass Choral Scholar before going to Trinity College, Cambridge, in the Autumn to read Music, on a choral scholarship. If you have not visited before, the town of Wells and the Cathedral […]
After a very successful trip to Berlin last year, we are planning a trip to Monte Cassino from Thursday 26th to Sunday 29th April 2018. It may seem slightly odd going to Monte Cassino, in year of the 100th Anniversary of the end of the First World War, but from the advice we have received, […]
Following on from last year's memorial match which took place here at Bedford School, the Old Leysiand will be hosting this year's special cricket match between the Old Bedfordians and Old Leysians. The day will give Ollie Feast's (02-10) family and friends the chance to come together to celebrate his life. Ollie attended both schools but […]
Old Bedfordian Will Aitkenhead (04-09) has kindly organised a special day at Ascot Racecourse, for their Sagaro Stakes Raceday. This will take place on Wednesday 2nd May 2018, features some top class Flat racing and promises to be a thrilling day. Whether you have been before or never been racing in your life we are sure […]
Following on from the School's success in the 2017 Bedford Regatta, we hope that many OBs, parents and past parents will gather with picnics along the riverbank to support the School crews at this historic town event. The Head Master will also be there to rally support and will be joined by either the Chairman […]
The Foundation AGM 2018 will take place on Saturday 12th May. The timings for the day will be as follows: 10:30am - Coffee and unveiling of Colonel Burnaby Blue Plaque in the Recital Hall 11:15pm - AGM 12.00pm - Drinks, followed by lunch 2pm - Tour (Optional) This will leave plenty of time for anyone […]
The Grafton Morrish is the second major trophy (behind the Halford Hewitt) of the Public Schools Old Boys Golf Association, and is always a fun weekend for those who take part and those who support. A team of 6 will be competing to qualify on Sun 13th May at Gog MaGog GC in Cambridgeshire. The […]
Many Old Bedfordians will have fond memories of former staff Anne and Peter Stileman (55-85), who have now sadly passed away. Both had a broad love of the Arts and Anne was a talented artist. We were delighted to hear that a number of their friends from Stevington, the village where they lived in retirement, […]
Due to the overwhelming success of the reunion lunch in October, DVP for the area Alastair Harding (69-73) has decided to arrange two in 2018! These will be open to OBs either living in South Scotland and the Borders or those visiting the area. The first will take place on Sunday 20th May at The Annandale […]
On the evening Thursday 24th May we will be visiting Kathy Brown's Garden at the Manor House in Stevington. The Browns have strong links with Bedford School and the Harpur Trust, as their son Jonathan attended the School from 1989 to 2000, and Simon, Kathy's husband was more recently Chair of the Governors at Bedford […]
Old Bedfordian and Chairman of the OB Club, Craig Mitchell (64-74) and his wife, Krystyna, are kindly hosting an event on Saturday, 9th June 2018. It is open to both local OBs and those from further afield and promises to be both entertaining and informative. We do hope that partners will join us too. St. […]
The OB v School Golf match is an annual event held in June each year at Woburn Golf Club. This year it will be held on Sunday, 10th June with the OB's hoping to hold on to last year's win of 3.5 matches to 1.5. For more information, or if you are interested in taking part, please […]
After making history by progressing to the semi-finals of the Cricketer Cup for the first time ever last year, the OB Cricket Club are looking to go all the way this year when they compete in this prestigious competition in the summer. Their first match will take place on Sunday 17th June when they are […]
To celebrate ten years of Gilbert Lloyd Lectures, we are delighted to welcome back the BBC Arts Editor and Old Bedfordian, Will Gompertz (78-81). After Spending years getting up close and personal with some of the world's greatest creative thinkers, Will discovered a handful of traits common to them all. Basic practices and processes that […]
DVP Chris Jones (72-77) is holding his annual Summer Party at his house in Clapham for OBs and their partners in London, or those visiting the area. Take the opportunity to get to know local OBs and meet old and new friends. Last year the wine flowed, as did the conversation, and we spent a […]
Following a win against the Marlborough Blues in their first match on Sunday 17th June, the Old Bedfordians will be facing the Radley Rangers in the second Round of the Cricketer Cup. It would be fantastic to get OBs behind them again this year to support the team in their endeavours. Please do come along for this […]
Following the success of last year's reunion, we would again like to invite all Old Bedfordians who sang in the Chapel Choir to return to the School on Sunday 1st July to take part in a rehearsal and service. The Chapel Choir has formed an important part of school life for many generations of OBs […]
Following the Chapel Service on Sunday 1st July (which starts at 11am) we will take the opportunity to say farewell to our School Chaplain, the Reverend Shaun Atkins, who has decided to step down at the end of this Summer Term. We would, therefore, like to invite all staff, parents, past parents, Old Bedfordians and […]
In 2018 both Eagle House (Boarding in the Prep) and Phillpotts House will mark their 25 Year Anniversaries. To help celebrate this special occasion, the Housemasters would love to invite all OBs who were in these houses, along with their families, to join them for their Annual House Barbeques. Both barbeques will take place in […]
During OB Week, the OB Cricket Club plays matches against other local teams. Get in touch with Charlie Wren (92-95) on c.j.a.wren@gmail.com or Will Aitkenhead on willaitkenhead@gmail.com, if you would like to take part or have any queries. The following cricket matches will be taking place over the course of the week: Monday 2nd July, 11am: OBCC […]
The annual game of tennis takes place during OB Week, between OBs and the School. Please get in touch with Toby O'Dell (78-86) on beaumontfarming@gmail.com if you are interested in taking part.
To celebrate the 40th Anniversary of the 1st VIII Winning the Special Race for Schools at Henley in 1978, we are bringing together the 1977 and 1978 crews, and those associated with these crews, for a reunion dinner at the world famous Leander Club on Tuesday 3rd July. We are delighted to confirm that all […]
Last year’s event was a brilliant occasion, with everyone enjoying a lively and informal drinks reception before heading to the Stewards’ Enclosure to cheer on the School. Read more about last year's event here. This year the School and OB Club will be holding the drinks reception on Wednesday 4th July. This is a very popular […]
During OB Week, the OB Cricket Club plays matches against other local teams. Get in touch with Charlie Wren (92-95) on c.j.a.wren@gmail.com or Will Aitkenhead on willaitkenhead@gmail.com, if you would like to take part or have any queries. The following cricket matches will be taking place over the course of the week: Monday 2nd July, 11am: OBCC […]
An evening of choreographed performances of musical theatre solos and small ensembles featuring boys from Bedford School plus other guests. This is a ticketed event - tickets are available from the Quarry Theatre Box Office at £5 each.