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Dear
Old Bedfordian
Thanks to those who pointed
out that the date of the Foundation
Golf event is Saturday 7th June (not 17th, as stated in
yesterday's News email!). The event is open to OBs, parents (current and
past) and friends of the School, and we still have places for a couple of
teams so don't hesitate to get more information here and book here.
On 6th June we have two
fantastic events taking place. We start with a DVP event - a tour of the Shuttleworth Aircraft Collection
and the School's Conservation Reserve at the Ickwell Estate
for OBs in Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire and Northamptonshire, although we
welcome any from further afield too! More information here. In the evening, our inaugral OB Art Exhibition opens from 6.30pm
and is open to all, with the Reunion Dinner at 8.30pm for all those who
studied art at Bedford School - numerous past and present Art Staff will be
in attendance. More information here.
OB Club events are not all
centered around or near the School and we are looking forward to our Scotland and the Borders Lunch
next week. More information here.
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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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The busy term will culminate
in our main event on Saturday 5th July, the At Home Drinks Reception and Lunch.
We hope you will be able to join us to enjoy what is always a fantastic
occasion. Photos of the 2013 event are here. In
the morning we are also hosting a 50 Year Reunion for the Classes of 1963-65
and a 20 Year Reunion for 1991-95
Leavers, as well as a Reunion for those from St Cuthbert's and its associated
Boarding Houses Phillpotts, Kirkman's and Glanyrafon. Find out more and book online. Please note this is one of our key events, open to all OBs
of all vintages.
Best wishes,
Richard, Gina and Alex
OB Club Office
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OB DVP Scotland and the Borders Lunch
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31 May 2014
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Roxburghe Hotel, Edinburgh
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Online
booking is now available for this lunch, at the lovely Roxburghe
Hotel in Edinburgh. The event is open to all those living in or visiting
Scotland and northern England. OB Club President Sandy Gray and Club
Assistant Director Gina Worboys will be in attendance. Three course lunch
and arrival drink £25.
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OB Cricket Club v Old Millfieldians
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01 June 2014
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Bedford School
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Contact OB Cricket Club Secretary Charlie Wren for more information about this event and
about joining the OB Cricket Club.
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OB DVP Bedfordshire, Northamptonshire and
Hertfordshire Tour
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06 June 2014
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Shuttleworth, North Biggleswade,
Bedfordshire SG18 9EP
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DVP Martin Ashley (56-65) and Master i/c
Ickwell Chris Jones have organised a fascinating day for OBs, with a tour
of Shuttleworth
Aircraft Collection and the School's own conservation
nature reserve at Ickwell
Estate. Tickets £17 (£15 for seniors) including a light
lunch. Get
more information and book online.
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OB Art Exhibition, and Reunion Dinner for
all OBs who studied Art at Bedford
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06 June 2014
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Bedford School
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All OBs who went on to art-related careers
(graphic designers, architects, web designers etc.) are invited to submit
work for this exhibition. The Opening
Night on 6th June, open to all, will take place 6.30pm-8pm,
followed by a Reunion
Dinner for OBs, with numerous past and present Art Staff
attending, including John Sylvester, Rob Campbell and Carolyn Blake.
Tickets £20. There will also be tours of the School including the Art
School for those interested. Get
more information and book online. The exhibition will run until 5th July.
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Foundation Golf
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07 June 2014
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Bedfordshire Golf Club, Stagsden
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Join this informal team fourball event, open
to OBs, parents, staff and friends. Complete the booking
form and return to Natalie Thompson, Foundation Golf
Tournament, Bedford School, De Parys Avenue, Bedford MK40 2TU.
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OB Cricket Club v Stony Stratford Cricket
Club
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08 June 2014
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Bedford School
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Contact Charlie Wren for more information about thie event and
about joining the OB Cricket Club.
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OB Golf Society Tour to Donegal, Ireland
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13-27 June 2014
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Donegal, Ireland
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The annual tour was fully subscribed within
minutes of being advertised to the previous year's attendees! Get involved
with the OB Golf Society by contacting Golf Secretary Iain Pratt.
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OB DVP London Summer Drinks Party
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14 June 2014
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Clapham, London
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DVP Christopher Jones (72-77) has arranged a
summer drinks party at his home in Clapham for OBs and their partners. If
2013's party is anything to go by, it is sure to be a brilliant evening,
with a sociable, relaxed atmosphere! More
details now available online - RSVP directly to Christopher.
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Cricketer Cup, 1st Round - OBs v St
Edward's Martyrs
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15 June 2014
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Away fixture
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The annual Cricket competition for old boys
clubs sees the team playing St Edward's Martyrs. We wish them good luck in
this year's competition. Contact Cricket Secretary Charlie Wren for more information about this event and
about joining the OB Cricket Club.
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OB Golf v The School
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22 June 2014
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Woburn Golf Club
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Summer Meeting and match v the School. Meet
at 12:30 for drinks and lunch, followed by golf. Contact OB Golf Society
Secretary Iain
Pratt for more information about the Society and this event.
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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 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; v The Ousels; v Gentlemen
of Bedfordshire; v OBMs
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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, culminating in a two-day game against the School 1st
XI, should contact Cricket Secretary Charlie Wren. They will also play against Hornsey in an
away fixture. More details available soon.
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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 and 2nd 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.
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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.
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! The OB Cricket v 1st XI will
also reach its exciting conclusion. 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; attendance is open to all OBs.
Find more information 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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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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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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All events, provisional and confirmed, can be found on the
Club
website.
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