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Haileybury Society news…

A Little Sneak Peek…

Something rather special is taking shape for the Society Shop. Designed in collaboration with an OH artist to create a new piece celebrating Haileybury and its heritage, and we’re delighted…

Armed Services…

From Chapple to Whistler: OH Connections at the National Army Museum

Last week, a group of OHs enjoyed a fascinating visit to the National Army Museum in London, where we were given a special guided tour of the Museum’s collections. Our…

An Evening at The Old Vic: How the Other Half Loves

Last Tuesday, our Society Secretary and Chair enjoyed an evening at London’s The Old Vic, taking in Alan Ayckbourn’s much-loved comedy How the Other Half Loves. Ayckbourn (Tr 52), is…

Memories of Haileybury…

Philip Leaper (Staff 1987-2000)

22 Sep 202622 Sep 2026

We are saddened to share the news of the recent death of Philip Leaper (Staff 1987-2000) Philip passed away in his sleep on 19th September 2026, aged 86, after a…

Event reports…

Foundation Day 2026: Celebrating Our Haileybury Heritage

On Sunday 6th September 2026 OHs, former staff and their guests enjoyed the third annual Foundation Day held at Haileybury in glorious sunshine. The Society were delighted to collaborate with…

Grays Careers – Kirsty Bell (E & Alb 88)

21 Sep 202622 Sep 2026

Navigate your career with confidence Founded on more than 60 years of combined experience in executive search, recruitment and HR, Grays Careers provides expert, personalised career support to help individuals…

Charity and Benevolence…

100 metres down… for a very good cause!

15 Sep 202615 Sep 2026

OH Graham Marley (M 75) took the plunge this Sunday, joining a team of Furniture Makers led by their Master, Jessica Alexander, to abseil 100 metres down Portsmouth’s iconic Spinnaker…

A Rugby Exchange to Remember: Will Roberts’ Journey to South Africa

14 Sep 202614 Sep 2026

When the Society was approached by Michael Owen, Head of Rugby at Haileybury to help make an exciting opportunity possible for a current Haileybury pupil, we were delighted to support…

Memories of Haileybury…

Maryanne Bass

We are so very sad to share the news of the passing of Maryanne Bass.Maryanne was well known to so many of us as the wife of Roger Bass (Former…

Event Report…

CELEBRATING A HAILEYBURY LEGEND

OHs from across five decades came together at Lucy Wong's n London to celebrate the wonderful William Flint Cahan who has retired after 47 years service teaching at Haileybury. Together…

Major Russell Lisle Martin

24 Aug 20267 Sep 2026

(Haileybury Domestic Estates Bursar 1980-85) We are very sad to share the news of the passing of Russell Martin, who died on 14th July 2026, aged 92. We send our…

In Memory of Jason Turney (Th 87)

3 Aug 202617 Aug 2026

It is with great sadness that we share the news of the passing of OH Jason Turney (Th 87). Pictured here during his time at the College, performing in As…

Business Directory…

attend2IT – Reliable Event Technology Solutions – Dominic Hampton (E 92)

27 Jul 202627 Jul 2026

OH Dominic Hampton (E 92) is the founder of attend2IT, a specialist provider of event technology services, helping events of every size stay connected, secure and running smoothly. From intimate…

OH David Solomon (M 75) Premieres New Stage Play DAD This September

24 Jul 202624 Jul 2026

Old Haileyburian David Solomon (M 75) is returning to the stage this autumn with the world premiere of his original play, DAD, opening at London's Golden Goose Theatre from 22…

Armed Services…

OH Co-Authors Powerful New Book on the Fallen Heroes of the Great Escape

22 Jul 202622 Jul 2026

OH Sean Feast (E 80) has co-authored a compelling new book that shines a light on one of the most poignant chapters of the Second World War. The Fifty –…

Armed Services…

A Remarkable Act of Remembrance From Thousands of Miles Away

21 Jul 202621 Jul 2026

Recently, we were contacted by Abdul Mouiz, who, while visiting a historic cemetery in the remote Mand region of Balochistan, Pakistan, discovered the grave of Old Haileyburian Thomas Onslow Hughes…

A Life inextricably linked with Haileybury: Celebrating 80 years of Mike Walker

17 Jul 202622 Jul 2026

Happy 80th Birthday to Mike Walker (K 60), a very special OH who has spent more than six decades building friendships, supporting fellow OHs, and staying closely involved with the…

Event Report…

From Haileybury to the Dambusters: A Special Day at Duxford

Members of The Haileybury Society enjoyed a truly memorable visit to IWM Duxford yesterday, with the undisputed highlight being our exclusive private tour of the iconic Avro Vulcan. What made…

Charity and Benevolence…

Helping Build Community, One Step at a Time

13 Jul 202613 Jul 2026

Congratulations to our Pastoral Care Adviser, OH Edmund (Jim) Aitken-Ballard (Th 87)! Jim has successfully completed an incredible 33.8-mile walk from Tower Bridge to Hertford, raising an outstanding £3,250 (and…

Calling All Old Haileyburian Vets!

Retired Consultant Surgeon Gordon MacLellan (Th 59) is keen to connect with fellow OHs working in veterinary medicine to help spread awareness of advances in understanding and managing canine hip and…

Christopher Nolan (M 84)

From the beaches of Dunkirk to the vastness of Interstellar, the brilliance of Oppenheimer, and now one of history's greatest epics...OH Christopher Nolan (M 84) continues to redefine modern filmmaking.His…

Armed Services…

TELL THE REGIMENT I HOPE THEY DID WELL – 110 years on from the Battle of the Somme

7 Jul 20267 Jul 2026

To mark the 110th anniversary of the Battle of the Somme which began on 1st July 1916 we pay tribute to all Old Haileyburians who lost their lives or were…

Haileybury Society Grant Supports OHs’ International Art Exhibition

The Haileybury Society is delighted to support two OHs, Sophie Wei-San Miller (M 17) and Chengyi Xu (H 16), with a £1,000 grant towards their exciting international exhibition project, Simulacrum,…

Church and Chaplaincy…

Foundation Day 2026 – Bookings Now Open

We're delighted to announce the return of Foundation Day for its third year. At the kind invitation of The Master, The Haileybury Society is delighted to welcome Society Members, their…

Eyes on the Next Race

Not every race ends the way you hope, but every challenge is another chapter in the journey. We're proud to be cheering on Old Haileyburian Oscar Piastri (K 16) following…

Friendships That Stand The Test of Time

One of the greatest things about being an OH is that the friendships made at school can last a lifetime. Recently, four friends who left Haileybury in 1982 came together…

Event Report…

An Afternoon with the Probus Ladies Lunch Club

The Haileybury Society was delighted to attend the Probus Ladies Lunch Club meeting at The Galley Hall yesterday, alongside Society Trustee Alison Baker (Staff, 2002–22; HM Hailey, 2012–22), who had…

A Book Worth Reading. A Cause Worth Supporting.

15 Jun 202615 Jun 2026

Many of you will know David Rimmer (Th 76) through his passion for cricket, his sharp observations, and his countless published letters in the national press. We are delighted to…

Stanley Tan (B 84)

9 Jun 20269 Jun 2026

It is with great sadness that we share the passing of Stanley Tan (B 84) on 12 May 2026, aged 54.During his time at Haileybury, Stanley was House Prefect &…

Golf

Old Haileyburian Golf Society Returns to the Silver Tassie

Four OHs proudly represented the Old Haileyburian Golf Society (OHGS) at the prestigious Silver Tassie competition at The Berkshire Golf Club, returning for a second consecutive year to compete against…