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OB CLUB AT HOME LUNCH, TOUR, AGM AND REUNIONS – 2018

Bedford School

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 […]

OB Cricket Week 2018 – Headmaster’s Invitation Side v 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 […]

OB Golf Society – Mellin Golf Tournament

West Hill Golf Club, Bagshot Rd,, Brookwood, Woking,

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.

Cricketer Cup Quarter Finals

Wellington College Duke's Ride, Crowthorne, Berkshire, United Kingdom

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

OB Singapore Gathering

Singapore

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 […]

Cricketer Cup Semi-Finals

Bedford School

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 […]

School Chapel Choir Tour to Durham Cathedral

Durham

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 […]

DVP Reception – Choir Evensong Followed by Refreshments at St Chad’s College, Durham

St Chad's College, Durham 18 North Bailey, Durham, County Durham, United Kingdom

Bedford School Chapel Choir are delighted that they will be the “Choir in Residence” at Durham Cathedral between Tuesday 7th and Sunday 12th August. They will of course sing at a number of different services over this period.  Whether local or holidaying in the area, we hope that parents, family members, Old Bedfordians and friends of […]

Cricketer Cup Final

Arundel Castle Cricket Club Arundel, United Kingdom

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 […]

DVP Bedfordshire – Family Day at Blackpit Brewery

Blackpit Brewery Blackpit Farm, Silverstone Road, Stowe, Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom

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 […]

Cronk Cunis U23 Rugby Festival – Cancelled

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 […]

Late 1960s 1st XV Reunion

Bedford School

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 […]

OB Singapore Dinner with Andrew Morris

Singapore

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 […]

OB London Business Networking Forum

The Castle 34-35 Cowcross St, London, United Kingdom

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 […]

Bournemouth DVP Annual Lunch 2018

The Best Western (Hotel Royale) Gervis Road, East Cliff, Bournemouth

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 […]

OB UAE Gathering

Arabian Ranches Emirates Road, 36700, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

As you may be aware from previous communications, Lawrence Coward (98-08) has recently taken over as the Club's new DVP for the UAE. We are delighted that Lawrence will host his first event in his new role on Thursday 4th October from 6.30 pm.  Now the summer break is over, Lawrence would like to invite […]

Gilbert Lloyd Lecture: Miles Young on ‘Advertising: Art For Business’ Sake’

The Erskine May Hall Bedford School, Bedford, Beds, United Kingdom

Miles Young (63-72) was educated at Bedford School, and at New College, Oxford – with which the school has been linked since 1552. He recently returned to be Warden of New College after 40 years in the world of advertising where he ascended to be CEO/Chairman of the international network, Ogilvy & Mather. In this […]

OB Golf Society Grafton Moorish Finals

Hunstanton GC and Royal West Norfolk GC

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.   The finals of this year's Grafton Morrish Tournament take place over the weekend of 5th - 7th October at Hunstantonand Royal West Norfolk Golf […]

School Open Morning

Bedford School

Are you interested in sending your son or grandson to Bedford School or know of anyone else who is? Our Open Mornings provide a perfect, informal introduction to the School and include a tour of the School, a talk by the Head Master, as well as the opportunity to meet Housemasters and Heads of Department […]

Commemoration of Founders and Benefactors Chapel Service and Lunch

At this event, the School recognises its Founders and all Benefactors over the years. Governors, staff, Members of the Foundation and the 1552 Legacy Club will be sent invitations. Although this event is invitation only, if OBs are interested in finding out more about the work of the Foundation, they would be most welcome to […]

DVP Cambridgeshire Event at Cheffins Fine Art

Cheffins Fine Art, Cambridge Clifton House, 1 & 2 Clifton Road,, Cambridge, United Kingdom

We are delighted to announce that Sarah Flynn, who has many connections with Bedford School and recently attended the Battlefield Tour to Monte Casino, has invited us to join her at private preview prior to an Arts and Design sale at Cheffins Fine Art in Cambridge. It will cover furniture, ceramics, glassware, pictures and jewellery […]

Chapel Choir Singing at Joint Evensong with Ely Cathedral Choir

Ely Cathedral Chapter House, The College, Ely

We are delighted that Bedford School Chapel Choir will be singing a joint evensong with Ely Cathedral Choir on  Thursday 11th October. The service, which commences at 5:30 pm, promises to be a truly wonderful musical experience and we hope that as many OBs as possible will be able to attend. For further details on […]

Harvest Supper for Farmers and Friends

Cafe Bar, Bedford School

Over the years, Bedford School has had many links with the countryside, be it directly through farming and estate management, or through those involved in organisations which support agricultural and rural businesses.  To celebrate these important connections, we are delighted to invite you to our 4th Harvest Supper for Farmers and Friends on Friday 12th […]

Rugby Lunch – School v Dulwich

Cafe Bar, Bedford School

On Saturday 13th October  the U16s and U14s will play Dulwich at home. With this in mind, we would like to invite everyone who is planning to support the boys to an informal pre-match lunch in the Café Bar at 1.00pm.  There is no cost for the lunch and OBs, parents, family members and guardians are […]

London Guided Walk – Hampstead Village and Heath

The Flask Pub, Hampstead 14 Flask Walk, Hampstead, London, United Kingdom

After two successful walks in the City, we thought that this year we would branch out to explore Hampstead Village and the autumnal colours of the Heath; “A perfectly preserved Georgian village crowning the top of a handsome hill and garnished with the capital's most elegant old world promenade, a medley of cobblestone lanes, pretty […]