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To
keep the contact details we have for you up to date, just log in
or register on the OB Club's online database, so you receive relevant
news and events in your area.
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Fancy
a trip to School on 18 March?
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As
part of the Citizenship programme, we
are looking for OBs to chat to U6 students at a Q&A session.
Whether you are at University or have just left, changed course, dropped
out or didn't go to Uni in the first place, if you are under 25 and free
on 18th March, please get in touch.
UK
travel costs will be covered.
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Hit
the beach!
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We
have just two places left on our D-Day Battlefield Tour to Normandy on 11-14 April,
to commemorate the seventieth anniversary of the Landings. It is open to
OBs, parents and friends; previous trips have had a very sociable
atmosphere. Book
now to avoid disappointment! Find out more
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Archive
of the Month
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To
celebrate the official opening of the new Library building in 2004 we
have been looking at architect plans, press cuttings and photographs... Read more
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Can
you help?
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The
annual OB Club
Careers Fair takes place soon and we have had so many
kind offers of help.
But
we need more! If you are in an interesting and/or unusual career and can
spare a couple of hours to chat informally with the current students on
Wednesday 5th March, please do get in touch!
Thank
you.
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Dinner
Date
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The
date of the 2014 OB
Club Annual Dinner has been finalised: Friday 21st
November 2014, in London. We had around 200 attendees last year - why not
gather a group of your classmates for a mini-reunion!
See photos of last year's Dinner
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Next
Club event
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13-23
Feb: Prep School Cricket Tour to South
Africa - OBs welcome to support
View all OB Club events
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Get social!
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Dear Old Bedfordian
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We are still working on getting all your contact details up to date. If
you have contemporaries who you suspect may not be receiving our monthly
emails, please do forward this on. We like to keep in touch so please
make sure we have your up-to-date email address!
On
29th January, the first Archie Wellbelove (01-12) Prize was awarded to Alex
Horn for his exploration of Iago from Shakespeare's Othello. The Prize is
awarded in memory of Archie, for ambition and ability exploring a chosen
text in response to one of three questions. You can read more about the Prize and
entrants here.
Best
wishes,
Richard,
Gina and Alex
OB
Club Office
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From the Head Master...
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Last
week, Wednesday saw me able to attend most of a concert by pianist Grace
Mo, an outstanding soloist who is also one of our peripatetic Music
staff. Her recital included works by Scriabin, Chopin, Liszt and Ravel
and it reminded me again of just how fortunate we are in two respects... Read the full Head Master's
e-bulletin (Jan/Feb)
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News
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Published Words
OBs Jamie Findlay (97-07) and Janak Bechar (00-07) had their article on
the Greek and Latin origin of medical words published in the Student
BMJ magazine. Read more here. We are always interested in work of OBs being published
- let us know!
→ The Harpur Science Forums and Medical Lectures feature
fascinating speakers - what's on
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In an art-related career?
Submit your artwork to our exhibition for OBs who studied art and have
a career in this field - artist, architect, graphic designer etc. The
Opening Evening is on 6th June, followed by a Reunion Dinner for all
who studied Art at Bedford. Find out more.
→ The Gilbert Lloyd Art Lectures at Bedford School are impressive,
free and open to everyone - what's on
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OB Wakely at Northants
Batsman Alex Wakely (96-07) has signed a two-year deal at
Northamptonshire, so will stay on at the County Ground until the end of
the 2015 season. Congratulations Alex. Read more
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Oxford
1st XV selection
Harry Beale (98-09) has made it into the Oxford University 1st XV rugby
team as a flanker. The 23-year-old studies Medicine at Magdalen
College, and plays regularly at OB Rugby matches.
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Glynde Estate OB visit
Estate Manager and OB Nick Jones (86-91) is looking forward to
welcoming OBs in the Kent, Surrey and Sussex area to the Estate, as
well as others visiting the area. Read more about this unique event
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Chapel
Choir in Ely
The School Chapel Choir are visiting Ely to sing Joint Evensong with
the Cathedral Choir. They will be performing in Ely Cathedral at 5.30pm
on Thursday 27th February. Admission is free.
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A concerted effort!
Staff, OBs, parents and boys came together to celebrate local conductor
Michael Rose's 80th birthday with a special concert. The Bedford
Sinfonia, founded by Michael in 1972, performed with Bedford Choral
Society. Read more
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OB Rowing and Dinner
On 15th March, the OB rowing team will take on the School - contact Ally
Satchwill to get involved. The
Boat Club Annual Dinner follows that evening; all OBs are welcome to
join in the celebration of successes. Read more
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Graduate Job Vacancy
Bedford School are looking for two graduate teaching assistants. The
academic-year long roles would suit those seeking experience before a
PGCE or a year's employment after uni. Closing date 28 Feb. More info
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Can you host us?
Very kindly, OB Andrew Horton hosted the January networking forum at
his offices. We are looking for a venue for the next event at end
April. If you have a great space for 50+ OBs for an evening of
networking please get in touch.
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