Church and Chaplaincy… Richard Ballard, Chaplain of Haileybury (1986 –1991) 21 Oct 2026 We are sorry to share news of the passing of Richard Ballard, Chaplain of Haileybury 1986 –1991. Richard died peacefully aged 89 in France on Friday 16th October 2026, after…
Charity and Benevolence… Demyan Takes on the London Marathon for Samaritans 20 Oct 2026 OH Demyan Hibbard (L 15 & K) is preparing to take on the 2027 London Marathon, raising vital funds for Samaritans and helping to raise awareness of mental health. Having…
Alban's… OH in the Spotlight: Ruth Maclean (Alb 98) – Reporting on the World Stage 16 Oct 202616 Oct 2026 From the classrooms of Haileybury to reporting on some of the world's most significant events, OH Ruth Maclean (Alb 98) has built an impressive career in international journalism. As one…
Hailey… OHs Take on the Royal Parks Half Marathon for Brain Tumour Research 9 Oct 20269 Oct 2026 This Sunday, two young OHs will be lacing up their running shoes for a very special reason, to support someone incredibly close to their hearts. Bella Fletcher (H 19) and…
Hailey… Experiencing Papua New Guinea with YWAM 6 Oct 2026 With the support of a £500 Haileybury Society Travel Grant, Elianne Dewulf (H 15) spent four weeks volunteering aboard a medical ship in Papua New Guinea, supporting vital healthcare and…
Haileybury Society news… A Little Sneak Peek… 30 Sep 2026 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 24 Sep 2026 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…
The Arts… An Evening at The Old Vic: How the Other Half Loves 23 Sep 2026 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…
Alban's… 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…
rugby… 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 7 Sep 2026 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 7 Sep 2026 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…
1980s… 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…
acting… 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…
Kipling… 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 16 Jul 2026 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…
Careers… Calling All Old Haileyburian Vets! 10 Jul 2026 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…
Film… Christopher Nolan (M 84) 10 Jul 2026 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…
Hailey… Haileybury Society Grant Supports OHs’ International Art Exhibition 3 Jul 2026 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 2 Jul 2026 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…
1980s… Friendships That Stand The Test of Time 2 Jul 2026 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 16 Jun 2026 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…
Books… 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…
Allenby… A Special Return to Haileybury Chapel for Twin Christening 2 Jun 2026 On Saturday 24 May, OH Megan Musgrove, née Andrews (Alb 08) returned to Haileybury Chapel for a particularly special family occasion, as she and her husband celebrated the christening of…
Event Report… A Warm Welcome for OHs in the Cotswolds 22 May 2026 On Tuesday 19th May, our President Fiona Illingworth (BF 76 & Alb) hosted a relaxed OH reunion evening at The Swan Inn in the beautiful Cotswold village of Broadway, bringing…
2020s… Celebrating The Retirement Of William Flint Cahan 21 May 2026 Join The Haileybury Society as we celebrate the retirement of William Flint Cahan after an extraordinary 47 years of service to Haileybury.William has been a hugely valued and much-loved part…