Obituaries… David Hugh Rice (Th 56) 9 Apr 2025 We are sorry to advise the passing of Hugh Rice (Th 56) on 17th March 2025, aged 82, after a short illness. Hugh's brother Robert (Th 60) writes: ‘Hugh came…
Obituaries… David Hayles (Th 60) 3 Apr 2025 We are very sorry to advise the death of David Hayles (Th 60) who passed away in Bolivia in February 2025, aged 78. David was a colourful character and a…
Alban's… ANNUAL LONDON LUNCH 2025 25 Mar 202525 Mar 2025 We were delighted to welcome over 80 OHs and guests to our annual London lunch at the RAF Club on London’s Piccadilly on Wednesday 19th March 2025. After drinks in…
1940s… Zoom talk by OH Lieutenant Colonel Neville Lyons (Th 42) 14 Jan 20253 Feb 2025 Wednesday, 4th December 2024 marked the date of our first in a series of Zoom talks by OHs. It was a delight to introduce Neville Lyons (Th 42) who told…
1950s… Colonel Martin Romilly OBE (Th 57) 23 Dec 20243 Feb 2025 We are very sad to report the death of Colonel Martin Romilly OBE (Th 57), who passed away on 6th December 2024 aged 81, after a battle against Cancer. At…
1980s… The Haileybury Society outreach Teams meeting – A message from OH Edmund (Jim) Aitken-Ballard (Th 87) 17 Dec 20243 Feb 2025 There are times when everyone just needs a chat. That chat is more valuable if it is with likeminded people or others with shared experience. I used to go to…
1950s… Robert (Bob) Eastwood (Th 57) 9 Dec 20243 Feb 2025 We are very sad to announce the death of Robert (Bob) Eastwood (Th 57) aged 80. At Haileybury Bob was a prefect and played rugby in the XV in 1960,…
1960s… New book release by an OH author 9 Oct 20243 Feb 2025 The Flight of the Vikings (Daring Escapes in Small Boats from Nazi-Occupied Norway 1940-45) by Andrew Orr (Th 60) reveals the little-known history of the brave journeys of people who…
1990s… A Life In Gold – James Spake Th 97 29 Jul 20243 Feb 2025 Here at The Haileybury Society, we love to inspire our young OHs by celebrating the successes of our members. After reading about James's latest venture, we contacted him to share…
1960s… David Hayles (Th 60)- One Man & A Bicycle 20 May 202420 May 2024 One day OH David Hayles set off on a cycle ride ………. you would easily think there is nothing unusual there. However, on this occasion David’s journey was to be…
1940s… Annual London Lunch – Our Best Turnout Yet! 14 May 202414 May 2024 On 23rd April 2024 112 OHs, Honorary members and guests gathered for the Society’s Annual London Lunch at the RAF Club in London’s Piccadilly. After a welcome glass of fizz…
1950s… Colonel Martin Romilly, OBE (Th 56)- Another OH First! 14 May 202414 May 2024 SCIENTIFIC EXPLORATION SOCIETY APPOINTS AN OLD HAILEYBURIANCOLONEL MARTIN ROMILLY OBE: Formerly of the Royal Anglian Regiment, Martin was a founder member of Scientific Exploration Society (SES) in 1969. He had been…
Alban's… Haileybury Youth Trust seeks Assistant Country Manager 28 Feb 2024 The Haileybury Youth Trust (HYT), is seeking an Assistant Country Manager to help lead its operations in Uganda. An OH graduate, the successful candidate will succeed Ed Brett (E 11)…
1960s… 1964 Mikado Tour of Sweden – reunion get-together being organised! 5 Feb 20245 Feb 2024 Richard Lawrence (L 60) is arranging an informal 60th anniversary get-together for those who came on the Mikado tour of Sweden six decades ago and/or those who were involved with the…
1930s… Geoffrey Davis (M&Th 38-42) – businessman who served on the Arctic Convoys 3 Nov 2023 The Haileybury Society is saddened to learn of the dath of Geoffrey Horton Davis (M & Th 38-42) who has died on 28th September 2023, aged 99. Geoffrey joined Melvill…
1950s… OHRFC friends celebrate rugby, companionship and coincidences 3 Nov 20234 Jan 2024 We were delighted to hear once more from Tony Harper (K 60) who has written to us about his regular get-together with fellow OHs at the OHRFC old players' lunch.…
2000s… 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…
1970s… Three peak challenge as OHs endure hot day in Derbyshire 5 Sep 2023 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…
1940s… 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…
1950s… Martin Romilly (Th 56) enjoys special 80th birthday at Leicester’s Welford Road 12 Apr 2023 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…
1950s… 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,…
1980s… Legal Services: The Legal Director 21 Feb 202330 Mar 2023 OH Philip White (Th 82) runs The Legal Director ("TLD"), which provides growing businesses with senior in-house lawyers on a flexible basis. Fully regulated The Legal Director is a fully regulated law firm providing…
1960s… Col. Michael Vickery, OBE (Th 61) – Gulf War veteran who led from the front 1 Feb 20237 Jun 2023 The Haileybury Society is saddened to learn of the death of Colonel Michael Jon Howorth Vickery, OBE (Mil) (Th 61) who has died on on 13th December 2022, aged 75. After…
1950s… Dr Peter Mayner (Th 52) – ship’s surgeon and Falklands veteran 9 Jan 202313 Jun 2023 The Haileybury Society is saddened to learn of the death of Dr Peter Edward Mayner (Th 52) who has died at the age of 84 on 19th January 2023. From school boxing…
1950s… Newspaper prompts more memories of Queen’s visit to Haileybury 31 May 202218 Dec 2023 Prompted by HM Queen Elizabeth II's Platinum Jubilee year, OH Mike Halsey (BF 60) went through his own Haileybury archives where he found an article about the Queen's visit to…
1970s… Unbeaten rugby XV of 1971 meet once more fifty years later! 2 Dec 202111 Dec 2023 Saturday 27th November 2021 marked a very special occasion when The Haileybury Society hosted a wonderful reunion to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the unbeaten rugby XV in 1971. The afternoon…
1980s… Shooting Stars – When Haileybury won at Bisley 18 May 202013 Sep 2023 While attending to some household chores recently, Giles Haley (Th 86) came across an envelope of photographs which brought memories flooding back of a grand day at Bisley back in…
1980s… Home & Garden: Metal Machine 8 May 202023 Aug 2023 Jim Ballard (Th 87) runs Metal Machine, providing discerning customers with bespoke metal furniture and fittings for the home and for the garden. Services Metal Machine is about bespoke creations.…
1980s… Andrea Firebrace (nee Rogers) (Th & Alb 88) 1 Dec 201611 Jan 2024 In 2014, Andrea Firebrace (nee Rogers) (Th & Alb '88) was diagnosed with Acute Myeloid Leukaemia (AML), one of the most aggressive, fast moving and least understood of all cancers. …