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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.

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

40 Year Reunion - 1978 Rosslyn Park Sevens Winners Reunion at the Embankment Hotel, Bedford. Please contact Bev Marshall at BMarshall@bedfordschool.org.uk for further details.

Come back ‘home’ to the School for the main OB event of the summer!  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 […]

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 […]

Taking place at West Hill Golf Club (12th, 13th and 14th July) with two separate age-related Golf competitions.  Please contact the event organiser Kevin Dunbar on kpdunbar0609@yahoo.co.uk for more details.

England may be out of the FIFA World Cup, but the Old Bedfordians are still in the Cricketer Cup!  All support for their fixture against the Old Wellingtonians will be much appreciated. Please note that the match will be at Wellington College, in Crowthorne, Berkshire

DVP for Singapore, Russell De Chernatony (98-03), would like to invite all OBs in the area to join him for dinner and drinks on Thursday 19th July. As always, this will be a great opportunity for everyone to meet/catch up. All OBs, including those who happen to be in Singapore for business or holiday on […]

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 and are once again through to the semi-finals of the prestigious cup! All support for the reprogrammed fixture at Bedford School against the Old Cranleighians on […]

The School is running a Choir trip to Durham for the boys this August. OBs and guests who are in the area at that time are all very welcome to attend and show their support. All concerts and services are open to the public. To find out the timings of the services, please visit the […]

You can find out more about this prestigious tournament by visiting the Cricketer Cup web site here. The Final will take place on Sunday 12th August at the Arundel Castle Cricket Club. Play will commence at 11am. For those that have not visited in the past, this is one of the most picturesque cricket grounds […]

Our DVP for Bedfordshire, Jason Reddy (79-84), would like to invite OBs to join him and his family at Blackpit Brewery for their Festival of Beer and Brewing on Saturday 18th August.  Blackpit Brewery in Buckinghamshire is run by three OBs; Ben Williams (91-03), Duncan Wheeler (91-02) and Oliver Whiteley (92-02).  Set on a beautiful […]

CANCELLED Unfortunately due to the hardness of the pitches at the Richmond Rugby Club this event has had to be Cancelled.   This annual one-day event is a national Under 23 XVs Festival for Old Boys. It is a prestigious, competitive and very popular Bank Holiday Monday event, with 15-a-side 15-minute-each-way games. The tournament takes […]

Were you in the 1st XV in 67-68, 68-69 or 69-70? Plans are underway to bring OBs together from across the globe for a very special rugby reunion on Saturday 15th September. The gathering will take place at the School and partners are also very welcome. Tickets are priced at £16 and the day will […]

DVP for Singapore, Russell De Chernatony (98-03), would like to invite all OBs in the area to join him for dinner on Thursday 20th September. This is to coincide with Andrew Morris' (79-11) visit to Singapore. Andrew, former Director of Music at Bedford School (for over 30 years), is in Singapore examining for the ABRSM and […]

We are excited to announce that our next London Business Networking Forum will be held on Wednesday 26th September at The Castle - a charming pub which is only a minute’s walk from Farringdon Station.  Attendees are encouraged from all careers and professions. Whether you are well established, just getting started or still at university […]

Paul Mantell (66-71), DVP for Hampshire, Dorset & South Wiltshire, will once again be hosting the annual lunch for Old Bedfordians and wives/partners in Bournemouth this September. As per previous years, this will be held at The Best Western (Hotel Royale) and is a great opportunity for OBs living within or visiting the area to get […]