We warmly invite you to join us for our Opening Morning. Meet the boys, the Head Master and the teachers and tour the school.
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 […]
You will all be aware that we lost the wonderful Richard Garrett, Director of the Bedford School Association (BSA), on 22nd December after a long and courageous battle with cancer. His Memorial Service will be held in the Bedford School Chapel on Sunday, February 17th at 2pm, followed by refreshments in the Great Hall. All […]
On the evening of 3rd March 1979, fire swept through the School destroying the Great Hall and most of the Main Building. However, from the tragedy came many positives including the tremendous community spirit and can-do attitude of the School and wider community to get back to normal as quickly as possible, proving that it is not […]
We are looking for OBs and parents who would like to come along as career representatives to chat informally to current students about their career experiences and answer questions about their industry. In previous years we have been delighted with the range of careers represented, and feedback from the boys is always fantastic. A reception […]
We are delighted to announce that Fraser Dingwall (13-17) has been selected to represent England’s Under 20s Elite Player Squad and may play on Friday 8th March (kick-off 19:45), when England take on Italy here in Bedford. Bedford Blues will open its gates as the squad prepares to face the Azzurri in the fourth round […]
The Prep School Sports Tour will be visiting Jersey once again for a long weekend, playing Victoria College Prep (whose association with us goes back to the Second World War), as well as a number of other Schools. We encourage local OBs to come along to support the boys - such support is always greatly […]
This annual fixture is always great fun and a good lead up to the Boat Club's Annual Dinner in the evening. Open to all OBs, generally two crews are put together - one to race the 1st VIII and the other to race the 2nd VIII. We very much welcome OBs of all ages to […]
The Friends of Bedford School Boat Club will be celebrating another fantastic year of rowing at their Annual Dinner and Awards Evening in the Great Hall on Saturday 16th March. It is always a wonderful occasion and OBs, parents, past parents, friends and staff are all welcome to attend. This year they are delighted to welcome […]
Together with the OB Club, DVP for Bedfordshire, Dr Jason Reddy (79-84), would like to invite OBs and guests to join him for a curry night at Three Rooms in Bedford. Three Rooms is an Indian restaurant that offers a unique and casual dining experience, situated in the heart of Bedford's town centre. Their dishes […]
This is a lively 12 player foursomes event played over 36 holes, interrupted by an excellent lunch and followed by tea and homemade cakes. The fixture has been played since the early 1980's - before golf was recognised as a major sport at the School. Meeting at 8.30am for coffee, we will tee off for […]
The OB Club Sports Weekend will take place on Saturday 23rd and Sunday 24th March. OBs will be taking on the boys at Fives, Squash, Rifle Shooting, Football and Hockey. It is always a fantastic occasion with friendly rivalry, so even if you are not the sporty type, you are always welcome to come along […]
At this year's Choral Society Concert, singers from Bedford School Choral Society, the Eagle Choir and Bel Canto (from Bedford Girls' School) are performing Leonard Bernstein’s Chichester Psalms and John Sanders' 'Urbs Beata', accompanied by the Phoenix Ensemble. The Bernstein is full of fun and sung in Hebrew, and the Sanders is a exciting re-telling […]
DVP (District Vice President) for the area, Mike De Morgan (55-60), would like to invite OBs and partners to meet for lunch at Da Capo restaurant in Zürich, on Friday 5th April. We will also have the pleasure of the company of OB Club Chairman, Craig Mitchell (64-74), and his wife Krystyna, who will be […]
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 […]
The Summer Bands concert will feature the School Band and brass ensembles, including a performance of Gregson’s Tuba Concerto (soloist Silas Sanders), a Spy Movie Medley, music from Thunderbirds and much more! This is a free event which is open to all OBs and guests. No tickets required just turn up!