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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 30th June to take part in a rehearsal and service.  The Chapel Choir has formed an important part of school life for many generations of OBs […]

During OB Week, the OB Cricket Club plays matches against other local teams. If you’d like to take part or would like further information, please get in touch with Charlie Wren (92-95) on c.j.a.wren@gmail.com or Will Aitkenhead (04-09)on willaitkenhead@gmail.com. The following cricket matches will be taking place over the course of the week: Monday 1st […]

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.

On one of the hottest days last year, OBs, Past Parents, Parents and friends of the School, joined the School and OB Club for an informal Drinks Reception before heading to the Stewards’ Enclosure to cheer on the School.   This year the School and OB Club will be holding the Drinks Reception on Wednesday 3rd […]

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.  

1964 1st VIII had a very successful fifty year reunion in May 2014 and have decided to catch up again in 2019 on the eve of the At Home. The organisers on this occasion are David Warbrick-Smith (59-65) and Richard Harrison (59-64).   The crew and guests will gather for dinner at the Pavilion in Bedford […]

The Chapel Choir and Brass Ensemble are going to Belgium for their summer tour. Details to follow closer to the time.

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 […]

Taking place at West Hill Golf Club (11th, 12th and 13th July) with two separate age-related Golf competitions.  Please contact the event organiser Kevin Dunbar on kpdunbar0609@yahoo.co.uk for more details.

Following a win against Old Merchant Taylors in the second round of the Cricketer Cup on Sunday 30th June, the Old Bedfordians will be facing the Charterhouse Friars (away) in the third round of the Cricketer Cup.   It would be fantastic to get OBs behind them again this year to support the team in their […]

Andrew Morris (79-11), former Director of Music at Bedford School has been in touch to advise us that he will be working in Hong Kong as a music examiner this August. To coincide with this and welcome ‘Mr Morris’ (as many of you will remember him), we are pleased to announce that  Ambrose Wang (01-06), […]

OB David Cox (60-65) would like to invite any OBs and their families, either living in Toronto or visiting the area, to a Barbeque at his home on the evening of Saturday 14th September. If you would like to attend and for further details, please contact David via email at dacox@sympatico.ca

On Saturday 14th September  the 1st XV, Colts and U14s will play against Rugby 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.

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 together and […]

We have been informed that there will be an evensong service for Michael Keall (staff 57-62), who sadly passed away on the 6th July. This will be held at Westminster Abbey and will be followed by the interment of the ashes in one of the chapels. The evensong will take place on Saturday 28th September […]

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 4th - 6th October at Hunstantonand […]

Mark Howson (65-74), District Vice President for Gloucestershire and Somerset, is kindly organising a wonderful get-together at Chavenage House.  Taking place on Friday 4th October, OBs and guests are invited to a private lunch which will be followed by a bespoke tour of the house. Chavenage House, a stunning historic house in the Cotswolds, has […]

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 […]

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 attend, […]

We are delighted to announce that our next London Business Networking Forum will be held on Wednesday 9th October. The event is kindly hosted by Adam Styler (87-98), who runs the Ragna Wealth Management practice as an Associate Partner Practice of St. James’s Place Wealth Management. As always, we encourage OBs from all careers and […]

We have been advised that a very special 1st XV 400th-anniversary match will take place against Dulwich on 12th October (Bedford being their, and they being our, oldest fixture - the first game was an exciting 0-0 draw in 1882!). All OBs and guests who would like to come along to support the boys are […]

Head Master James Hodgson will be visiting Hong Kong to meet prospective parents over half term in October. To coincide with this, James is organising a get-together for OBs on Wednesday 16th October at the Renaissance Hong Kong Harbour View Hotel at 7.00pm. The Plan is that James will be in the Mirage Bar and […]

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. This year the wreath will be laid by Major Stuart Gilbert (99-04) of the Royal Regiment of Fusiliers.  Refreshments and coffee will […]

DVP for Ontario, Hugh Carter (48-57), invites all OBs and their partners who are likely to be near Ottawa on 10th November to a delicious Sunday Brunch at the Canal Ritz  - a wonderful restaurant with beautiful views of the canal as it passes through the City. Please contact Hugh at hugh.carter@bell.net or on 613-830-3393 […]