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Foundation AGM

Recital Hall

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 […]

OB Golf Society Grafton Moorish Qualifiers

Gog Magog Golf Club, Shelford Bottom, Great Shelford, Cambridge CB22 3AB

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 […]

Exhibition of Watercolours by Anne Stileman

St Mary's Church Stevington, United Kingdom

  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, […]

DVP Reunion Lunch – South Scotland and Borders

Annandale Arms Hotel High Street, Moffatt, Scotland, United Kingdom

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 […]

DVP Event Bedfordshire – Evening visit to Kathy Brown’s Garden

Kathy Brown's Garden The Manor House, Church Road, Stevington, Bedfordshire, United Kingdom

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 […]

Chairman’s Reception

St Albans Cathedral

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. […]

OB Golf v School

Woburn Golf Club Little Brickhill, Milton Keynes

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 […]

OB Cricketer Cup, First Round

tbc

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 […]

Gilbert Lloyd 10 Year Anniversary Lecture – Will Gompertz

The Great Hall, Bedford School

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 London Summer Drinks Party

London

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 […]

Cricketer Cup Second Round

Radley College Kennington Rd, Radley, Abingdon, United Kingdom

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 […]

Come and Sing! Chapel Choir Reunion

Chapel and Music School

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 […]

Farewell to the Reverend Shaun Atkins

Bedford School

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 […]

Eagle and Phillpotts – 25 Year Anniversaries

Bedford School

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 […]

OB Cricket Week 2018 – OBCC v MCC

Bedford School

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 […]

OB Tennis v School

Bedford School

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.

OB Club – 40th Anniversary Reunion Dinner, Leander Club, Henley-on-Thames

Leander Club, Henley on Thames

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 […]

School and OB Club Reception, Henley Royal Regatta

Butler's Field, Henley

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 […]

OB Cricket Week 2018 – OBCC v Ousels

Bedford School

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 at the Musicals – Concert

The Quarry Theatre Bedford School, Bedford, Beds, United Kingdom

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.

OB Cricket Week 2018 – OBCC v School 1st XI

Bedford School

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 […]

Summer Chapel Choir and Orchestral Concert

Chapel and Great Hall Bedford School, Bedford, Beds, United Kingdom

Please join us for the final concert of the Creative Arts Festival, featuring the Chapel Choir, Second Orchestra, Chamber Orchestra and First Orchestra. The first half of the concert will take place in the beautiful surroundings of the Chapel with choral items from the Chapel Choir. For the second half, we will move over to […]

OB Cricket Club AGM & Lunch

Langham Pavilion and Marquee, Bedford School

The OB Cricket Club holds its AGM and Lunch during OB Week. This is a lovely occasion where OB and School teams sit down together to lunch, and awards for that season are given out. See earlier calendar entry for the cricket matches that are taking place during the week. OBs are welcome to come […]

OB Cricket Week 2018 – OBCC v School 1st XI

Bedford School

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 […]