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Dear Old Bedfordian
You will have seen our
communications about the At Home on Saturday 5th July, and we are looking
forward to welcoming the many of you who have already signed up, including
those who are reuniting 20 or 50 years since leaving. (There are still tickets available if you haven't yet got around to booking yours!).
We are also gearing up for
the other exciting events happening throughout the summer and in the new
academic year. If you enjoy wine, you may be interested in the visit to Chapel Down Winery
in September. Those who are involved with the construction industry - be it
as an architect, project manager, engineer or other areas - are invited to
a Tour around the
new Theatre project at the School. A fantastic opportunity
to see this development whilst in progress! If you enjoy music, you may
like to take a trip to Gloucester Cathedral, where the School Chapel Choir
will be in residence for 20-24 August. Details of these events are below.
Beyond this, we have future
events that will be added to the list on the website as soon as they are finalised, so keep your eyes peeled!
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Please
can we request that you try to book up for events as early as possible.
This
will help us enormously with our planning and preparation. Thank you
for your support.
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Finally,
if you like the photograph above from 1977, taken from the Ousel, click here to find out the names of the OBs pictured.
As always, please feel free
to contact us by email on obclub@bedfordschool.org.uk or phone on 01234 359201 about any of these events.
Best wishes,
Richard, Gina and Alex
OB Club Office
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Old
Bedfordian Lodge meeting
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28
June 2014
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Bedford
School
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NEW
DATE. If there is sufficient interest, a tour of the Lodge room will also
be arranged during this meeting. For more information, contact Lodge
Secretary Michal Buras (87-94).
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OB
Cricket v Stowe: Cricketer Cup Second Round
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29
June 2014
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Stowe
School
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After
an outstanding win in the first round of the Cricketer Cup against St
Edward's Martyrs, the OBs will play Stowe away. 11am start. OB support is
welcomed!
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OB
Week
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30
June - 06 July 2014
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Bedford
School
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This
week sees Old Bedfordians welcomed back to the School for a variety of
events and fixtures - we love to see you during these lively few days. As
well as the OB Art Exhibition, the At Home Drinks Reception and Lunch will
be taking place along with the events below.
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OB
Cricket v MCC (30th); v Hornsey (1st); v The Ousels (2nd); v OBMs (3rd)
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30
June - 03 July 2014
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Bedford
School
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Any
OBs who are interested in taking part in the OB Week Cricket, or would like
to support the team at their games, should contact Cricket Secretary Charlie Wren. They will be playing Hornsey CC in an away fixture.
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Henley
Royal Regatta, School and OB Club Reception
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02
July 2014
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Henley,
Oxfordshire
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The
School and OB Club will be holding their annual reception at Henley, from
11am to 12.30pm - a lively and informal occasion before heading to the
Stewards' Enclosure to cheer on the School team. Confirm your attendance to
Mrs Bev Marshall. More information.
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OB
Tennis v The School
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03
July 2014
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Bedford
School
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If
you would like to find out how to get involved with OB Tennis, please
contact OB rep Graham Saunders.
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OB
Cricket Club AGM and Lunch; OB Cricket v 1st XI
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04
July 2014
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Bedford
School
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This
is a lovely occasion where OBs and School teams sit down together to lunch,
and awards for that season are given out. Contact Secretary Charlie Wren for more information about this event and about joining the
OB Cricket Club. Final details about the match will be confirmed once we
know how the School gets on in the T20 Tournament on Friday 27th.
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1st
Orchestra Concert
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04
July 2014
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Bedford
School
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All
OBs are welcome to come along to the School's musical grand finale at this
concert in the Great Hall at 7.30pm, with a repertoire including Weber's
Oberon Overture, Haydn's Trumpet Concerto and Dvorak's 8th Symphony. The
Head Master's drinks reception will commence at 6.30pm. There is no charge.
If you are attending the At Home the next day, why not come along a day
early to enjoy the evening. More information and booking.
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At
Home Drinks Reception and Lunch
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05
July 2014
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Bedford
School
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Come back 'home' for the main
OB event of the summer! A drinks reception and lunch is being held for all
Old Bedfordians in a marquee, on the School playing fields. The Club will
formally say farewell to the Head Master John Moule and his wife Diana - a
great opportunity for those at the School since his arrival in 2005 to say
goodbye. This event is always well attended with a lively, busy atmosphere,
and we are keen to welcome many of you back! See photos of the 2013 At Home. Tickets £22 (£16 for Subscribing Members).
We are starting the day
earlier with a 20 Year Reunion for 1991-95 Leavers, 50 Year Reunion
for 1963-65
Leavers and a Reunion for those in St Cuthbert's and its associated
Boarding Houses Phillpotts, Glanyrafon and Kirkman's, with
a gathering in the morning to catch up with a coffee, and tour of the
School.
The AGM is also taking
place in the morning, at 11.15am; attendance is open to all OBs. See the agenda here.
Find more information, see those already
booked in to attend, and book your ticket online.
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Chapel
Service for Leavers and OBs
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06
July 2014
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Bedford
School
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Open
to all OBs, the service marks the end of the academic year and is followed
by a drinks reception. 11am. More information and online booking.
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Bedfordians
Rifle Club, School Veterans
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10
July 2014
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Bisley
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Please
get in touch with Julian Hilton-Johnson if you are interested in joining the Bedfordians Rifle Club.
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OB
Golf Society, Mellin Trophy
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10-12
July 2014
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West
Hill GC
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Contact
Golf Secretary Iain Pratt for more information about the OB Golf Society and this
event.
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Bedfordians
Rifle Club, Imperial Meeting
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12-19
July 2014
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Bisley
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Please
get in touch with Julian Hilton-Johnson if you are interested in joining the Bedfordians Rifle Club.
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OB
Trip to Val Tidone, northern Italy
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11-14
July 2014
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Val
Tidone, northern Italy
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We
are excited to have a fantastic programme put together by Mike de Morgan
(55-60) in this beautiful area of northern Italy. With historical towns,
ancient castles, food festival, wineries and more, it sounds like the
perfect summer getaway! OBs, their partners and other adult family members
or close friends are invited. More information, including itinerary,
can be found here.
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OB
Gathering in Shanghai
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18
July 2014, 6pm
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On
the Bund, Shanghai (exact location tbc)
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A
group of Bedford School (mainly Prep) boys and two members of staff - Dr
Aurora Chen and Chris Bury - are travelling to China on a study trip. All
OBs in China, and those visiting the area, are invited to a gathering tied
in with the group's trip. Please register your interest with DVP William Young (96-01).
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Bedfordians
Rifle Club, Queen's Final
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19
July 2014
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Bisley
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Please
get in touch with Julian Hilton-Johnson if you are interested in joining the Bedfordians Rifle Club.
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School
Chapel Choir Tour to Gloucester Cathedral
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20-24
August 2014
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Gloucester
Cathedral
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The Choir will be in residence during this period. We
hope OBs, partners and friends who live in the local area or who are
visiting may take this opportunity to go and see the Choir perform in this
wonderful setting. For more information regarding services please go to the
Cathedral website: www.gloucestercatherdral.org.uk
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Cronk
Cunis U21 Rugby Tournament
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25
August 2014
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Richmond Athletic
Ground
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This
annual one-day event is a national Under 21 XVs Festival for Old Boys. It
is a prestigious, competitive and very popular Bank Holiday Monday event,
with 15-a-side 15-minute-each-way games. If you are under 21 and would like
to take part please get in touch.
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OB
Club Sevens Tournament
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13
September 2014
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Bedford
School
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Lawrence Coward (98-08) is
leading on this new fixture in the OB Club year, with eight teams of 12.
All OBs are also encouraged to support the teams from 10am, catch up over
lunch and then watch the School 1st XV play at home to Uppingham in the
afternoon. If you would like to play or watch please get in touch with Lawrence.
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OB
London Business Networking Forum
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17
September 2014
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Herbert
Smith Freehills, Exchange House, Primrose Street, London EC2A 2EG
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Open
to all professions, with a particular focus on law, this event is a great
opportunity to meet up wih OBs and make business contacts. This time we are
being hosted by Mark Lloyd-Williams (68-76) at the offices of Herbert Smith
Freehills LLP, where Mark is Partner (nearest station Liverpool Street). Online booking now available.
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OB
Architects and Construction Industry visit to the New Theatre Project
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18
September 2014
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Bedford
School
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We
now have the opportunity for Architects and those in the Construction
Industry to have a tour around the project to turn St Luke's Church into
the new Theatre, and find out more about it with the Architects and Project
Manager, followed by tea. 2pm start. There is no cost but please register with us as places are very limited.
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DVP
Sussex, Surrey and Kent visit to Chapel Down Winery, Tenterden
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20
September 2014
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Chapel
Down Winery, Tenterden Vineyard, Small Hythe Road, Tenterden, Kent TN30 7NG
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Newly
appointed DVP for the region, Michael Stainer, has organised a great day
out with the opportunity to find out more about English wines with a tour
of the vineyard, a lunch and the chance to taste some of their award
winning wines. Tickets are £32 and are limited so book your ticket soon.
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OB
Golf Society Autumn Meeting and AGM, Sheringham
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20
September 2014
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Sheringham
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There
are still some places available for the Autumn Meeting. Contact OB Golf
Society Secretary Iain Pratt for more information about the OB Golf Society and this
event.
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OB
Club and Parents Harvest Supper for Farmers and Friends
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26
September 2014
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Bedford
School
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The School and OB Club come together for the second time
to repeat the successes of the event two years ago. The Dinner is open to
all farmers, estate management, those involved in agriculture or in rural
related businesses or charities. Tickets £22. Find more information
and online booking here.
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All events, provisional and
confirmed, can be found on the Club website.
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