Houses of Haileybury – Page 5 – The Haileybury Society

Michael Morton (Aby 43) – Insurance specialist who remembered V2 rockets over Haileybury

The Haileybury Society is saddened to learn of the death of Michael George Morton (Aby 43) who has died on 23rd September 2023, aged 94. Michael was born in Chorleywood…

Miller family shows Spirit of Service on the Thames

The Haileybury Society was delighted to hear recently from Sub- Lieutenant Andrew Miller, RN (LS & L12) Andrew commissioned from Britannia Royal Naval College, Dartmouth, last year and is currently…

Ben Hampshire (B 13) seeks to raise £3000 for WaterAid – please help him

28 Sep 20233 Oct 2023

On April 21st 2024, Ben Hampshire (B 13) will be running the London Marathon in support of WaterAid. As Ben says, his love for running ultimately started in his time…

James Miller (Ha 70) – talented chess player and EFL teacher

28 Sep 202328 Sep 2023

The Haileybury Society is saddened to learn of the death on 26th May, 2023, of James Vincent Miller (Ha 70) - the youngest of the four Miller brothers in Hailey…

2003 leavers’ reunion a great success

20 Sep 202326 Sep 2023

On Saturday 16th September a large group of OH leavers from the class of 2003 gathered at Singer’s Tavern in London to celebrate twenty years since they left Haileybury. The event…

Happy times at Haileybury recalled as former girl pupils meet at College Arms

18 Sep 202318 Dec 2023

In September 1973 twelve girls joined Haileybury as pupils in the sixth form thus starting the process which fifty years on has turned Haileybury into the fully co-educational school of…

Three peak challenge as OHs endure hot day in Derbyshire

On 4th September this year, OH Mark Adams (Th 77) found himself in the company of two fellow Haileyburians, Nigel Corner (Th 78) and Tom Kier (L 76). Tom was…

John Yearley (Tr 56) – Child safety expert who set up charity in Nepal

14 Aug 202314 Aug 2023

The Haileybury Society is saddened to learn of the death of John Albert Yearley (Tr 56) who has died on on 10th August 2023, aged 80. John epitomised the Haileybury ethos…

Andrew Duck (L 95) – OH golfer and Lodge member

The Haileybury Society is saddened to learn of the untimely death of Andrew David Duck (L 95) who has died on on 2nd June 2023, aged 40. Andrew was an active and popular member…

South Midlands Lunch a great success!

26 Jun 202311 Jul 2023

On a gloriously sunny Sunday ten Society members and partners met up at Corse Lawn House near Gloucester for the annual South Midlands Reunion. We were delighted to try another…

Spirit of Service – the remarkable story of three sisters and the passions which drive them

6 Jun 20236 Jun 2023

The Haileybury ethos of Spirit of Service is something with which every OH is imbued. In this fascinating story, three sisters from the Bowen family describe in their own words…

Tim Fillingham (Ha 74) – City energy sector specialist

25 May 202329 Feb 2024

The Haileybury Society is saddened to learn of the death of Timothy (Tim) Fillingham (Ha 74), who has died at the age of 61 on 13th May 2023. At Haileybury,…

Four OHs cycle to the source of the Nile to raise £4000 for refugee schools in Uganda

22 May 20235 Oct 2023

Edmonstonians Sam King (E 12), Ryan O'Leary (E 11), Tom Smith (E 11) and Edmund Brett (E 11) are gearing up for an incredible adventure pay for the construction of…

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…

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…

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…