We warmly invite you to join us for our Opening Morning. Meet the boys, the Head Master and the teachers and tour the school.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
This year's second DVP South Scotland and Borders reunion lunch will take place on Sunday 21st October at The Annandale Arms Moffat. Priced at £23 per person, you will enjoy a three-course meal and coffee with ample opportunity to catch up with fellow OBs. For those travelling from further afield, there is also an option to […]
The Royal British Legion Bedfordshire welcomes you to a special performance to commemorate those who have lost their lives in conflicts past to say “Thank You”. This year, 100 years on, we invite you to come and join us to commemorate the end of The Great War-all who served, sacrificed and changed our world, for […]
All OBs are welcome to come along to the Chapel Service at the School to remember the fallen on this day, followed by the Wreath Ceremony which takes place outside the Memorial Hall. Refreshments and coffee will be served afterwards for those who attend.
The English, Art and Drama department have worked collaboratively to commemorate the end of 1st World War. Students will be performing devised pieces inspired by 1st World War poetry, as well as some reading of entire poems from this fascinating period of History. This will be a thought-provoking evening and will enable the audience a […]
All District Vice Presidents (DVPs) are invited to this gathering. We will be coming together on the afternoon of Thursday 15th November 2018, prior to the OB Club Annual Dinner in London that evening. We would, of course, finish in time to allow people to prepare for the Dinner.
To commemorate the centenary year of the Royal Air Force, this year’s Annual Dinner will be held at The RAF Club in London. We are delighted to announce that Air Chief Marshal Sir Clive and Lady Loader will be our Guests of Honour on the 15th November. With the Dinner this year taking place at […]
The OB Club is organising a meet up for all OBs living, working or visiting Japan on Thursday 22nd November 2018, hosted by William Heywood (01-10), who is currently on secondment to Tokyo from his London firm. William would like to invite OBs and partners to meet for drinks at the appropriately named and themed […]
An annual showcase concert given by Upper School Orchestra’s and Bands All the major ensembles will be performing, including the First and Second orchestras, School Band, Brass Ensemble, Dance Band and Percussion Ensemble. It promises to be an action-packed night! Date: Wednesday 28th November Time: 6.30pm Venue: The Great Hall Tickets are free, however for catering purposes, please […]
Bedford School and Bedford Girls' School Presents 'The 39 Steps'. From the movie of Alfred Hitchcock, licensed by ITV Global Entertainment Limited and an original concept by Simon Corble and Nobby Dimon. Actors play over 100 different characters in this brilliant staging of ’39 Steps’ set in London,1935. When the play went to Broadway, it […]
DVP (District Vice President) for the UAE, Lawrence Coward (98-08), would like to invite OBs and partners to meet for drinks at Karma Kafé in Souk al Bahar - overlooking the fountains (Dubai) on Tuesday 4th December from 6.30 pm. This will be a great opportunity for everyone to meet/catch up. All OBs, including those […]
The Varsity Match has been played at Twickenham since 1920, having previously been played at Queen’s Club (1887 – 1920), Blackheath (1880 – 1886), The Oval (1873 – 1880) and University Parks (1872). Find out more on their website. Kick off will be at 3pm.
Following on from a successful reunion weekend in Cologne earlier in the year, the thriving OB Deutschland e.V., a group within the OB Club set up for German OBs or those who live there, are now planning their next reunion! Taking place in Berlin over the weekend of Friday 7th - Sunday 9th December, the […]
This service takes place in the chapel and is open to all OBs. A great way to get into the Christmas spirit. No booking is required - just turn up and enjoy!
On Saturday 8th December the 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th XV will play Abingdon at home. The Rugby lunch prior to these games is now fully booked. To add your name to the waiting list if spaces become available, please email Mrs Bev Marshall at bmarshall@bedfordschool.org.uk.
Our DVP for Bedfordshire, Jason Reddy (79-84), would like to invite OBs and guests to join him and his family for a Christmas Lunch at The Mermaid on Sunday 9th December. The Mermaid in Ellington is a beautiful restaurant which is set in a 14th-century public house. Situated in an idyllic Cambridgeshire village, the pub is run […]
The OB Club is organising a get-together for all OBs living, working or visiting New Zealand on Friday 11th January 2019. The gathering will be hosted by DVP for the area Ted Shorrock (44-50) to coincide with OB Club Chairman, Craig Mitchell’s (64-74), trip to New Zealand. Ted would like to invite OBs and partners […]
The OB Club is organising a get-together for all OBs living, working or visiting Sydney on Monday 14th January 2019. The gathering will be hosted by DVP for the area Richard Spivey (89-96) to coincide with OB Club Chairman, Craig Mitchell’s (64-74), trip to Australia. Richard would like to invite OBs and partners to meet […]
DVP (District Vice President) for the area, Russell De Chernatony (98-03), would like to invite OBs and partners to meet for drinks and Dinner at Little Creatures on Mohamed Ali Lane, Singapore, on Thursday 17th January at 7.00pm. This will be a great opportunity for everyone to meet/catch up. All OBs in the area, plus […]
Calling All Hockey Supporters! Old Bedfordians and their parents, former staff and friends of the School are warmly invited to join the 1st XI Hockey Squad on Saturday 19th January at 2.15pm for the opening of our refurbished Astro pitch at the Gordon Field ahead of the squad’s first match of the season. We would […]
'A Magical Mystery Tour of our Amazing Cosmos' by Professor John Campbell Brown OBE, FRSE. This special Harpur Science Forum Lecture will mark the 200th Anniversary of the birth of OB Charles Piazzi Smyth (1827-1835). No booking is required - just turn up and enjoy!
We are delighted to announce that our first London Business Networking Forum of 2019 will be held on Wednesday 6th February at the Headquarters of Schroders in London. Kindly hosted by Alex Schoenenberger (00-09), we encourage OBs from all careers and professions to join us. Whether you are well established, just starting out, or still at […]