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Book – Recalling the WW2 minesweeping days of Richard Goodwin (Ha 27)

3 May 20233 May 2023

The children of OH Richard Goodwin (Ha 27) have recently published their late father's memoir A View from the MInesweeper's Bridge, which tells of his wartime experiences in one of the most…

Six from the Sixties meet in Sussex for a Lawrence reunion to remember

The Haileybury Society was contacted by former BBC journalist and presenter Chris Lowe, (L 62) who sent us this brief report on a reunion recently held in Sussex for a group…

London Lunch celebrates a special year for Haileybury and its alumni

3 May 202317 Oct 2023

Senior Members of The Haileybury Society enjoyed a wonderful reunion at this year's Annual London Lunch on 26th April, held once again at the RAF Club on Piccadilly. A spirit of community…

Andrew Harrison (L 98) is seeking to raise £3000 for Humans for Rights Network – please help him

3 May 202319 Jul 2023

Starting today (3rd May), Andrew Harrison (L 98) is embarking on a (mostly) solo journey - cycling from John O'Groats to Lands End, with the aim of reaching the tip…

Martin Romilly (Th 56) enjoys special 80th birthday at Leicester’s Welford Road

The Haileybury Society was delighted to hear recently about the 80th birthday celebrations of Colonel Martin Romilly, OBE (Th 56) which were held at Welford Road, home of the Leicester…

Memorial Service in Chapel for Revd. Chris Briggs (Staff, 2000-2019)

6 Apr 202311 Jul 2023

A Memorial Service for Haileybury's much-loved former Chaplain, Revd. Christopher Briggs (Staff 2000-2019), will take place in Chapel on Saturday 27 May at 11.00 am, followed by a Reception in Big School. All members of…

Charles Manson (BF 64) speaks at US Library of Congress

Charles Manson (BF 64), whose biography of Karma Pakshi, Tibetan Mahasiddha was published in 2022, was recently invited to speak to specialist divisions of the US Library of Congress about their Tibetan collections. …

Charles Ohanwe (Tr 12) reveals his life as an acting double in Marvel films

The Haileybury Society was delighted to hear from Charles Ohanwe (Tr 12) recently about his career as an acting double for actor Jonathan Majors in a recent Marvel film. It's…

Joss Croft (BF 81) awarded OBE for services to British tourism

5 Apr 20235 Apr 2023

We were delighted to hear recently from Joss Croft (BF 81) who was awarded an OBE by the king at Windsor castle in January. Career in trade and tourism Joss,…

Charity Work – Help James Walker (H 96) raise £2500 for the London Air Ambulance

5 Apr 202319 Jul 2023

James Walker (H 96) is abseiling nearly 300 feet to raise funds for London's Air Ambulance (LAA) in September this year. He and a team of steel-nerved fundraisers will be…

Event- 8th June! Join us for a special guided tour of Chatham Historic Dockyard

4 Apr 202311 Jul 2023

Above: Joseph Farrington's painting of Chatham Dockyard in its prime - our visit will see many of the features shown in the painting and many more besides -including a WW2…

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Event- 25th June! Join us for the Haileybury Society South Midlands Lunch near Tewkesbury

4 Apr 202311 Jul 2023

Above: The delightful setting of the Corse Lawn Hotel is the venue for our South Midlands Lunch in June. Join us for our annual Haileybury Society South Midlands Sunday Lunch! Taking place from 12.30pm…

Health & Wellbeing: Total Body Fit Camp

30 Mar 202330 Mar 2023

Jon Sheridan (Ha 96) runs Total Body Fit Camp, a health and fitness business based in Hertford which helps men and women transform both mind and body through a structured…

Holidays: Gites L’Enclos

28 Mar 202330 Mar 2023

Bruce (Tr 74) and Claire-Louise (Alb & BF 77) Crane (nee Durham) run Gites L'Enclos, a business providing holiday lets in the Dordogne. Services The couple run three separate properties, including l'Enclos,…

Bed and Breakfast: Shoyswell Cottage

28 Mar 202330 Mar 2023

Jolyon Harris (Ha 78) runs Shoyswell Cottage B&B, which is situated in an idyllic location of outstanding natural beauty about 2 miles from the village of Ticehurst in East Sussex.…

Hospitality: Micklefield Hall

28 Mar 20235 Jun 2023

Jamie Rankin (BF 69) runs Micklefield Hall, a stunning Georgian country venue which is situated in beautiful Hertfordshire countryside just 25 miles outside London. Services Micklefield Hall is an exclusive…

Home and Garden: Morley Stoves

28 Mar 202330 Mar 2023

Luke Adams (M 96; K 99) helps run the Morley Stove Company, his family-run business which supplies the finest quality British and Scandinavian wood, multi-fuel, gas and electric stoves and fireplaces,…

Home and Garden: Milka

28 Mar 202330 Mar 2023

Stuart Smith (BF 89) runs Milka, which offers classic nursery children's toys and decorations from around the world. Services Based in Australia, Milka's range of nearly 700 different nursery toys…

Property: Office Urban I

28 Mar 202330 Mar 2023

Edward Tsui (Ha 86) runs Office Urban: I, a consultancy in Hong Kong providing architect and interior design services in the province and mainland China. Services Established in 2016, Office Urban: I…

Food and Drink: Tipple Talk

28 Mar 202330 Mar 2023

Katrina Smith (Ha 05) runs Tipple Talk, which offers virtual wine tasting to those seeking to learn more about fine wine - and to make it really easy for anyone to enjoy…

Home and Garden: Hooksgreen Herbs

23 Mar 202330 Mar 2023

Malcolm Dickson (Tr 63) runs Hooksgreen Herbs Ltd, one of the leading UK herb nurseries supplying quality culinary, medicinal and scented herbs to the general public. Services Founded in 2005…

Fine art portraiture: Aris Raissis, artist

23 Mar 202330 Mar 2023

Aris Raissis (C 76) is an artist specialising in portraiture, figurative work and portraits of animals, reinstating the techniques of the Old Masters to our present day. He also teaches clients…

Film Distribution: Bardot Films

23 Mar 202330 Mar 2023

Nigel Wooll (E 55) runs Bardot Films Ltd, which has been involved in many feature films over the years including Miss Potter, Willow, Reds and White Squall. Services Bardot Films specialises in…

Jewellery: Argent of London

23 Mar 202330 Mar 2023

Michael Goodrich (Th 55) runs Argent of London, a jewellery business offering a wide range of items including some delightful bespoke items for loved ones on special occasions. Services Established in 1996,…

Water Hygene: Hydrocert

22 Mar 202330 Mar 2023

Chris Box (E 93) runs Hydrocert Ltd, a business specialising in water treatment, legionella control and water hygiene solutions, serving a range of industry sectors across the country. Services Hydrocert has many…

Health & Wellbeing: Levitate

22 Mar 202330 Mar 2023

Ryan Nell (Tr 95) runs Levitate, a meditation and wellbeing studio with services designed, as he says, to help busy minds to unwind. Services Ryan and the Levitiate team teach jargon-free in-person and online…

Photography: James Davidson

15 Mar 202330 Mar 2023

James Davidson (BF 83) runs James Davidson Photography, a Suffolk-based award-winning wedding, portrait and event photography business offering an informal and relaxed approach. Services James has over 25 years' experience covering corporate and social events…

Publishing: Nick Shepley Private Biographer

15 Mar 202330 Mar 2023

Nick Shepley (Staff 1997-8 and 2003-5) is a memoirist and private biographer, researching, writing and producing bespoke memoirs which tell the stories of loved ones for family members to cherish and…

Financial Services: Gentium FX

15 Mar 202330 Mar 2023

Amir Safar (B 06) is joint owner of Gentium FX, which provides bespoke foreign exchange solutions that help corporate and private clients manage their FX exposure. Services Established for over 14…

Property: Eurocap International

15 Mar 202330 Mar 2023

OH Sohail Ahmed (Aby 80) runs Eurocap International, which provides residential refurbishments and property buying consultancy services. Services Eurocap International is an established Residential Refurbishment, Property Services and Buying consultants based…