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OB Singapore Gathering

Little Creatures Brewing 36 Club St, 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 5th December. 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, are […]

Day Boy’s Christmas Carol Concert

Bedford School Chapel

Join us for the Day Boy's Christmas Concert.   Taking place in the wonderful surroundings of the School Chapel, and followed by mince pies and tea/coffee, we guarantee that this will get you into the festive spirit. Admission is free so just turn up!

Inaugural BSA Cycling Event

Bedford School

The inaugural Bedford School Association cycling event organised by the Past Parents Following Great Britain’s unparalleled success during the last decade in both the Olympics and Tour de France, cycling has enjoyed a resurgence in popularity across the UK.  To celebrate this and the start of the festive season, we are delighted to announce the […]

Island Hall Candlelit Tour and Tea

Island Hall Godmanchester, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom

OB Christopher Vane Percy (53-62) would like to invite OBs, Past Parents, partners and friends to a very special festive event at his ancestral home, Island Hall near Godmanchester, on Tuesday 10th December. Island Hall is an important mid-18th century mansion, owned and restored by Christopher, an award-winning interior designer. The afternoon will begin with […]

Eagle Choir Christmas Concert

Bedford School Chapel

The Eagle Choir, which is made up of parents, staff and friends of Bedford School and Bedford Girls' School, invite you to join them for their annual, fun and informal Christmas concert, which will see the choir present a selection of traditional and modern festive music. Entry is free, with refreshments provided and a retiring […]

OB Deutschland Reunion in Hamburg

Hamburg, Germany

Following on from a successful reunion weekend in Berlin last 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 Hamburg over the weekend of 14th - 15th December, the group will be exploring […]

OB New Zealand Gathering 2019

Galbraith's Alehouse, 2 Mount Eden Rd, Eden Terrace, Auckland 1023, New Zealand

The OB Club is organising a get-together for all OBs living, working or visiting New Zealand on Friday 20th December 2019. The gathering will be hosted by DVP for the area Ted Shorrock (44-50) and Chris Sansome (78-83)  to coincide with OB Club Chairman, Craig Mitchell’s (64-74), trip to New Zealand. Ted and Chris would […]

Celebration of Doug Simms’ Life

Langham Pavilion, Bedford School

Everyone is welcome to join us as we celebrate the life of Doug Simms, who joined the School in 1959 and was the Head Porter for many years. If you would like to attend, please contact the OB Club at obclub@bedfordschool.org.uk  

Prep school Cricket Tour to South Africa

Cape Town, South Africa

Bedford Prep School’s Cricket Team will be on tour in the Cape Town area from Saturday 15th to Thursday 20th February. This will be a wonderful opportunity to support the boys and catch up with fellow OBs as well as the wider school community. If you are free, it would be great to see you.   […]

OB Golf Society Spring Meeting

Royal Worlington

The OB Golf Society Spring Meeting will return to Royal Worlington this April. The meeting organiser is Tom Langley-Poole, so please do contact him if you would like to attend this enjoyable event on Tom.Langley-Poole@eulerhermes.com Find out more about the OB Golf Society here.

London Business Networking Forum

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

We are excited to announce that our first London Business Networking Forum for the new decade will be held on Thursday 27th February at The Castle - a charming pub which is less than a minute’s walk from Farringdon Station.  We encourage OBs from all careers and professions to join us.  Whether you are well […]

OB Careers Fair 2020

Great Hall, Befrord School

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 […]

POSTPONED – DVP Bedfordshire Curry Night

Radhuni 38 The Embankment, Bedford

UNFORTUNATELY, IN RESPONSE TO THE GOVERNMENT'S GUIDANCE ON THE CORONAVIRUS, THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED UNTIL LATER IN THE YEAR. Following on from last year's success, together with the OB Club, DVP for Bedfordshire, Dr Jason Reddy (79-84), would like to invite OBs and guests to join him for an OB curry night at Radhuni […]

OB Golf v Old Oundelians

Royal Worlington

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 […]

CANCELLED – OB Club Sports Weekend

UNFORTUNATELY, IN RESPONSE TO THE GOVERNMENT'S GUIDANCE ON THE CORONAVIRUS, THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED. In light of current health advice and concerns, we have taken the difficult decision to postpone this year’s OB sports weekend, which was due to take place on the 21st/22nd March.  While this is a disappointing outcome, our primary concern […]

CANCELLED – OB Club v School Rowing

UNFORTUNATELY, IN RESPONSE TO THE GOVERNMENT'S GUIDANCE ON THE CORONAVIRUS, THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED. This annual fixture is always great fun and a good lead up to the Boat Club's Annual Dinner and Awards Evening, which takes place in the Great Hall later in the day. Open to all OBs, generally two crews are […]

CANCELLED – Boat Club Annual Dinner and Awards Evening

Bedford School

UNFORTUNATELY, IN RESPONSE TO THE GOVERNMENT'S GUIDANCE ON THE CORONAVIRUS, THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED. The Friends of Bedford School Boat Club will be celebrating another fantastic year of rowing at the Boat Club Annual Dinner and Awards Evening in the Great Hall on Saturday 21st March.  It is always a wonderful occasion and OBs, parents, […]

POSTPONED – Chapel Choir Reunion – Morning Prayer for Great Fire Sunday

Bedford School Chapel

UNFORTUNATELY, IN RESPONSE TO THE GOVERNMENT'S GUIDANCE ON THE CORONAVIRUS, THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED UNTIL LATER IN THE YEAR. OBs are warmly invited to attend this service commemorating the 41st anniversary of the Great Fire, and which coincides with OB Sports Weekend. Former members of the Chapel Choir are invited to sing with its […]

Bedford School and Bedford School Foundation Golf Day

Woburn Golf Club Little Brickhill, Milton Keynes

With the arrival of Spring just around the corner, we would be delighted if you could join us on Tuesday 24th March for the Bedford School and Bedford School Foundation Golf Day, which will take place on the iconic Duke’s Course at Woburn Golf Club.   The aim of this informal event it to enjoy some […]

POSTPONED – BSA Family Conservation Day

Ickwell

UNFORTUNATELY, IN RESPONSE TO THE GOVERNMENT'S GUIDANCE ON THE CORONAVIRUS, THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED UNTIL LATER IN THE YEAR. Come and join us for a fun filled family day of conservation at the School’s nature reserve.   Bring your ‘young explorers’ to spend a day in the fresh air, green fields amongst our varied wildlife.   […]

OB Golf – Halford Hewitt Tournament 2020

Royal St George’s and Royal Cinque Ports Golf Clubs Kent, United Kingdom

The Halford Hewitt has been described by the golf writer Nick Tremayne as 'the greatest of all truly amateur tournaments'. It has a rich history, frequently pits average golfers against famous internationals, and produces moments of golfing pressure simply not experienced by amateur players elsewhere. The OB Golf Society thoroughly enjoyed their experience at this […]

CANCELLED – OB Club Gallipoli Battlefield Tour

Gallipoli , Turkey

UNFORTUNATELY, IN RESPONSE TO THE GOVERNMENT'S GUIDANCE ON THE CORONAVIRUS, ALONG WITH THE CLOSURE OF THE TURKISH BORDER, THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED After a very successful trip to Agincourt and Waterloo in April this year, we are planning a trip to Gallipoli from Wednesday 15 April to Sunday 19 April 2020. Over 20 Old […]

POSTPONED – Alex Wakely Testimonial 2020

Great Hall, Bedford School

UNFORTUNATELY, IN RESPONSE TO THE GOVERNMENT'S GUIDANCE ON THE CORONAVIRUS, THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED. Join us in Bedford School's Great Hall on Friday 17th April 2020 for an evening with Sir Alastair Cook and Dylan Hartley, hosted by BBC's James Burridge. Spend the evening with two of Englands' greatest sporting captains as they discuss […]

OB Club AGM 2020

Due to the current COVID-19 situation, we will be holding this year's OB Club AGM virtually via Microsoft Teams.  The official paperwork for this year's AGM can be found on our website.  If you would like to take part in the online AGM, please email us at obclub@bedfordschool.org.uk by Tuesday 30th June.

DVP Bedfordshire – Bedford Blues Beer Garden

Join our DVP for Bedfordshire, Dr Jason Reddy (79-84), for a drink in the Bedford Blues Beer Garden on Friday 11th September. The Garden, located at Bedford Blues Rugby Club on Goldington Road, is open from 5.00pm.  Along with beer, you will be able to purchase food and listen to some live music (performer to […]