Houses of Haileybury – The Haileybury Society

Jeremy Baker (C 79) – Represents Great Britain at World Championships

Jeremy was honoured after being selected to represent Great Britain at the Veterans World Fencing Championships held in Bahrain. Competing on 13 November 2025, he took part in the Men’s…

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Michael Halsey (BF 60)

25 Nov 202525 Nov 2025

We are very sad to announce the passing of Michael Halsey (BF 60) unexpectedly on 11th October 2025, aged 78. We send sincere condolences to his family. Mike was a…

Martin Skan (A 48)

We are very sad to share the passing of hotelier Martin Skan (A 51) on 11th October, 2025, aged 90. At Haileybury Martin was in the second XI and the…

Throwback Thursday, Sir Geoffrey Lawrence

20 Nov 202520 Nov 2025

Sir Geoffrey Lawrence DSO DL (Tr 1894), later Lord Oaksey, became President of the International Military Tribunal at Nuremberg 80 years ago today. The sheer magnitude of his historic opening…

Making History, Oscar Piastri

Oscar Piastri (K 16-20) has made history by becoming the first motorsport athlete to receive the prestigious Don Award, an esteemed Australian accolade presented annually to the sportsperson who has…

Queens Club Dinner 2025

18 Nov 202518 Nov 2025

On Thursday 13th November 2025 following the success of 2024’s event we returned to Queen’s Club in west London for our second ‘black tie and posh frocks’ event. Hosted by…

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Rackets World Doubles Championship For Tom Billings (LS & BF 04)

16 Nov 202517 Nov 2025

Fabulous news that Tom Billings (LS & BF 04) & Richard Owen retain their title as World Champions after winning the second leg at The Queen's Club today. FIRST LEG…

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A weekend for OH sporting victory!

Playing to a crowd of over 80,000 at Twickenham yesterday, OH Jamie George (LS & BF 04) & the England squad completed a historic win over New Zealand for only…

All Things Attlee At Haileybury

10 Nov 202510 Nov 2025

It was a real pleasure for Society Secretary Jane Everard and Office Manager Ashley Locke be guests at Haileybury last week, together with Jo Roundell-Green, granddaughter of Clement Attlee (L 1896)…

It’s Arts & Drama Grants Time!

29 Oct 202510 Nov 2025

One of our regular awards to young OHs is the Matthews Thomas Arts and Drama award, which we manage from a bequest by Jack Thomas (Former Staff 1954-1988, HM Allenby)…

Lieutenant Colonel George Bryan Redfern OBE (Tr 48)

2 August 1934 – 11 June 2025 George Redfern (Tr 48) on leaving Haileybury, went on to Sandhurst and was commissioned into the Queen’s Royal Surrey Regiment in 1954. After…

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Mark Bowen (LS & K 89) fundraiser Appeal – ‘Still Mark’

8 Oct 20256 Nov 2025

Vivat Mark! One Brave OH Needs Our Help - Who can forget the first term of their Lower Sixth? Back to school in new suits, the novelty of A-Levels and…

Class of 2005 – 20 Year Out Reunion

6 Oct 20256 Oct 2025

The Haileybury Society is a network for life for every old Haileyburian. Friday marked the night of our 20-year reunion for the Class of 2005 at The Hart Hotel, Shoreditch.…

Imogen Brace (Alb 13) – Running in aid of Hertford Pantry

The Spirit of Service is strong within our community. After a conversation with Imogen about her plans to raise funds for a local charity that holds a special place in…

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Edmund Aitken-Ballard (Th87) – Coffee & Coping

15 Sep 202515 Sep 2025

In November 2024 the Society partnered with the charity Coffee & Coping to help provide a framework to take care of the needs of members should they find themself in…

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FOUNDATION DAY 2025

10 Sep 202510 Sep 2025

It was a real treat to see those within our community who attended the second Foundation Day at Haileybury on Sunday 7th September as a joint event with the school.…

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Lizzie Hughes (H 13)

We are delighted to share the news that Lizzie Hughes (H 13) is the new Assistant Manager at Haileybury Youth Trust (HYT) Uganda. The Haileybury Society has enjoyed a long…

Charity and Benevolence…

Oliver Lepage-Dean (K 02) – Young Lives vs Cancer

Spirit of Service is an ethos central to the life of every Old Haileyburian. Speaking with Oliver Lepage-Dean (K 02) and learning of his recent charitable initiative, we were more…

The BigBike – London to Paris

On September 11th, OH Dylan Cooke (L 15) will be joining around 30 of his colleagues to take on the BigBike - a 300km cycle from London to Paris, all…

David Lapidus (B 54)

We are sorry to share the news of the death of David Lapidus (B 54-58) on 5th July 2025, aged 84.At Haileybury David was one of the unbeaten 1954 XV…

Arthur Baret (E 18) Setting National Records

It is always something to be congratulated when you see an OH that has set a new national record! We had the privilege of catching up with Arthur, after he…

Freya Nates (Alb 15) – Travel Grant Update

28 Jul 202528 Jul 2025

It was our pleasure to award Freya with one of our independent travel grants at the beginning of the year and to catch up with how her adventures are unfolding.…

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Neil Campbell (BF 74-78) – Endurance Has No Age

24 Jul 202525 Jul 2025

It was lovely to hear from Neil Campbell (BF 74-78) recently. Neil, a risk consultant with the pharma industry, completed the 2025 London Marathon for the first time aged 64,…

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Robert Rice (Th 60) – From threshing barn to opera house

We were delighted to hear from Robert Rice (Th 60) about his musical and charitable work and to share an invitation to OHs to attend a performance of Antonio Salieri’s…

Church and Chaplaincy…

Canon John Stow (K 65)

We are very pleased to share the news that Canon John Stow (K 65) has this month been appointed as Archdeacon of Bermuda. This significant clerical appointment is all the…

Bisley Vets’ Rifle Competition

We all enjoyed a super afternoon and evening of OH camaraderie at the annual Vets’ Rifles competition at Bisley led by the new Club Secretary Graham Marley (M 75-80), followed…

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Gareth George (LS & BF 97-04) – Dedication, Consistency & Hard Work

We were delighted to speak with Gareth and catch up on what he’s been up to since leaving Haileybury and share his recent news whilst representing Thailand rugby XVs. ‘Since…

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In memory of Charles Brown (E 77)

Jonathan Hurndall Smith (E 78) will be walking the South Downs Way at the end of July in memory of Charles Brown (E 77) and to raise money for an…

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24 miles, 3 peaks, 9 hours, 1 amazing cause!

Jack Smits (E 08) and his team are lacing up their boots to conquer the 3 highest peaks in the Yorkshire dales, in not 12... but 9 hours!That's Pen-Y-Ghent, Whernside…

Zara Everitt (Alb 16)- Netball Super League Grand Final Winners!

7 Jul 20258 Jul 2025

Huge congratulations to Zara Everitt (Alb 16) captain for London Pulse netball team. In a nail biting clash between Loughborough Lightning, they stormed home for the win, beating their rival…