OB Council welcomes future Head Master
OB Club President, Sandy Gray, was delighted that future Head Master James Hodgson took up his invitation to join the Council for lunch in March. James said he was very much looking forward to attending OB Club events in the future and meeting many OBs. On behalf of the Club, Sandy wished James well when he and Rachel join the School prior to the Autumn Term and said that the OB Club appreciates the ongoing support of the School and the close relationship between the two organisations. Photo (left to right): Sandy Gray, Club President, James Hodgson, future Head Master, and Ollie Slack, Club Chairman.

Summer Regatta dates
On 10th May, the 150th Bedford Regatta will take place on the riverbank, with the Enclosure being a rallying point for OBs, available to all on purchasing a Regatta Programme. Many OBs will also have their classic cars on show - visit the Bedford Regatta website if you are interested in showing your car. More info. On 2nd July, the School and OB Club are holding their annual Reception at Henley Royal Regatta, from 11am to 12.30pm. This is open to all OBs, current and past parents and friends of the School; last year's event was a very enjoyable occasion. Please confirm your attendance to Bev Marshall. More info

OBs to visit Val Tidone 
You have until the end of April to sign up for the next overseas OB trip to a region of northern Italy which is less well known than Tuscany or Piedmont but equally beautiful - and cheaper, with less tourist congestion! OB Michael De Morgan (55-60) has planned a weekend in Val Tidone, which will take us to historic towns, ancient castles, food festivals and wineries. People on the recent trip to Normandy have spoken of the fellowship and fun of going on an OB trip, so we hope you can join us. More info 

OB Battlefield Tour
A group of OBs, staff and friends of the School recently returned from a fascinating trip to northern France to learn more about D-Day and the Normandy Offensive. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed getting to know each other, visiting some key historic sites including Pegasus Bridge and the Arromanches Mulberry Harbour, and cemeteries where some Old Bedfordians rest. It was a lovely trip and we will certainly be running more tours in the future. Read more and see the photos.

OBs at Citizenship day
Thank you to OBs James Strode, James Stroomer, Sam Rayner, Oliver English, Doug Worboys, Arran Peter, Ally Satchwill and Phil Ziya, who came back to School on 18th March to speak to Upper Sixth about their experience of the OB Club, and about University and work, as part of the Citizenship programme. It was invaluable for the boys to get a real insight into what life after school will be like.

Devizes to Westminster
This Easter weekend Bedford School Canoe Club has entered two crews in the Devizes to Westminster Canoe Marathon, and in the Senior Race this year is former Director of Art and Master-in-Charge of Canoeing Rob Campbell and OB Jerry Rogers (62-66). Last year the team managed the 34 miles in 6.5 hours, with near frost bite, broken boats and an impromptu swim... We wish them all the best of luck!

OBs at Halford Hewitt
10th April saw the start of the annual old boys amateur golf tournament with 64 teams and 640 competitors in total. Despite not 'bringing home the bacon', it was a great week and a lot of fun; they almost made it to the Sunday. OB Golf Society Secretary Iain Pratt (83-93) gives us the round-up here.

OB Sports Weekend
Old Bedfordians of all ages joined to take on the School at fives, squash, football, shooting and hockey over 22-23 March. One week prior, the rowing took place, with OBs winning both races. Thank you to everyone who took part. Some great photos were taken of the rowing and other sports.

Music Society events
Following the success of the Choral Society Concert performing the premiere of The Pilgrim's Progress by Harvey Brough, the calendar of Bedford School Music Society events for the summer term have been published online. Most concerts and Choral services are open to all.

School 1st XI Cricket  
The summer term's fixtures have now been finalised and the list has been published online. OBs are very welcome to come back to Bedford School to support the cricket teams - just come along to the Langham Pavilion on the playing fields.

Dubai Reception
Over twenty OBs, staff and parents attended the reception, held alongside the School Cricket Tour to the UAE. Tim Williams (69-80) did a fantastic job organising his first OB event in the Gulf. If any OB would like to organise a gathering in their area, the Club can provide support and promote it amongst your local OBs - just get in touch.

Singapore Gathering
A very successful evening, with good steak and red wine, was organised by DVP James Brodie (77-88). Ten OBs were still going strong after midnight and more events are being planned for the future; more expressing an interest but unable to make the date. Get in touch with James if you would like to hear about Singapore OB events.