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A vibrant and empathetic network of individuals supporting others around the world

The Haileybury Society fundamentally embodies the Haileybury ethos of Spirit of Service. Both the Society and its members are involved in valuable initiatives all around the world, supporting a wide range of different charities and philanthropic ventures in their aims.

Our Community

The Haileybury Society is a network for life for every Old Haileyburian, working to support not only each other but also the broader community. We maintain this philanthropic, international network via a wide variety of member events, through a mutually beneficial and supportive relationship with the affiliated OH Sports Clubs,…Continue reading “Our Community”

1940s…

Remembering the merger of the ISC with Haileybury in the 1940s

8 Dec 202018 Dec 2023
In the light of the 2021 announcement of Lawrence becoming a girls' house, we were delighted to hear from Michael O'Neil Shaw (L 47) recently who was in touch with…
1940s…

Near miss! How an Old Haileyburian avoided a plane crash in WW2

24 Nov 202018 Dec 2023
We are always delighted to hear from OHs. Recently, Malcolm Innes (Ha 53) contacted us about some dramatic events in India during the final months of the Second World War.…
1950s…

Nigel Copeman (E 58) – oil industry executive who later qualified as a pilot

16 Nov 202029 Jan 2024
The Haileybury Society is saddened to learn of the death of Nigel Charles Kevin Garry Copeman (E 58), who has died on 23rd September 2020, aged 75.  Nigel was diagnosed…
1940s…

A sprinkling of stardust – the day Sheila Sim filmed at Haileybury

10 Nov 202011 Dec 2023
The Haileybury Society was delighted to hear from John Knights (Ha 46) recently about his years at Haileybury, including when the school was used in the making of the 1948…
1950s…

Dr Patrick Ridsdill Smith (A 51) – Cambridge-educated GP with a love of sailing

27 Oct 202015 Jan 2024
The Haileybury Society is saddened to learn of the death last year of Dr Geoffrey - Patrick  - Ridsdill Smith (A 51) who died on 18th November 2019, aged 81. At Haileybury,…
2010s…

Travel Grant helps Ellie Owen (LS & Ha 13) research Liverpool

29 Sep 20207 Mar 2024
As part of its charitable objectives, The Haileybury Society regularly provides Travel Grants to OHs seeking to enhance elements of their study or to enhance their educational or cultural development. Here, Ellie…
2000s…

Health and Wellbeing: Natalie Englander (Ha 01)

21 Sep 202017 Aug 2023
Natalie Englander (LS & Ha 01) runs an online Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) practice, offering online CBT, workshops and mindfulness courses. Online therapy services Specialising in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Mindfulness,…
1940s…

Remembering the Forgotten War – an OH and the Chindits

26 Aug 202011 Dec 2023
Richard Rhodes James (Staff 1947-81), former HM of Melvill and erstwhile Haileybury Head of Economics, must count as one of those people  who, if you'd never met him, you wish…
1940s…

Guy – Berry – Neill (A 40) – ACA, FCA and company director

26 Aug 202015 Jan 2024
The Haileybury Society is saddened to learn of the death of Guy Beresford Campbell - "Berry" - Neill (A 40) who has died on 17th August in Northern Ireland, aged…
1960s…

The importance of the Old School Tie – a story of two friends and a crowded platform in India

17 Aug 202018 Dec 2023
Lieutenant Colonel Malcolm McVittie (E 60) recalls a meeting in Dehli in 1978 when an OH tie helped two old OHs identify each other on a crowded platform in the Indian…
1940s…

Clement Coldwells – the OH who shot down eight kamikazi aircraft in WW2.

11 Aug 202018 Dec 2023
As the 75th anniversary of  VJ-Day is remembered on 15th August 2020, Lizzie Graham (K 76 & Alb) tells us about her father, Clement Coldwells, who fought in the Far…
2000s…

Marine: Lightship Learning

10 Aug 202023 Aug 2023
James Chalk (Tr 05) has launched Lighthouse Learning, a small business to support British seafarers taking the MCA commercial exams. Services James has identified that two of the most important topics…
1970s…

Simon Kverndal, QC (B 71) – popular barrister who strived hard for others

23 Jul 202017 Jan 2024
The Haileybury Society is saddened to learn of the death of Simon Richard Kverndal, QC (B 71) who has died aged 62 on Sunday 14th June 2020. Head of House, Deputy…
1940s…

John Hex (Tr 44) – MD and consultant with love of sport

20 Jul 20209 Jan 2024
The Haileybury Society is saddened to learn of the death of John Robert Hex (Tr 44) who has died on 19th July 2020, aged 89. (Above: John in happier times,…
1940s…

Arthur Pont (C 44) – civil engineer who later became a CofE Minister

20 Jul 202023 Jan 2024
The Haileybury Society is saddened to learn of the death of Arthur Michael Stalkartt Pont (C 44), who has died on 30th March 2020, aged 89. Arthur boxed for Haileybury…
1910s…

Haileybury Roll of Honour – Lt. F.W.A. Buckell (B.1889)

24 Jun 202020 Dec 2023
Francis William Ashton Buckell (B.1889.2) was born on 20 May 1875 in Chichester, Sussex. He was the son of Dr. Leonard Buckell and Mary Augusta Duke, formerly Ashton. He had an…
1940s…

Desmond Dauban (BF 46) – Indian-born international marketer

23 Jun 202016 Jan 2024
The Haileybury Society is saddened to learn of the death earlier this year of Desmond Charles Dauban (BF 46), who has died aged  87 on 14th January 2020 Desmond was…
1940s…

The 1940s remembered at Haileybury

23 Jun 202012 Dec 2023
We were delighted to hear from Nick Coates (L 48) recently about his time spent at Haileybury at the tail-end of the 1940s. It's a world away from the current…
1960s…

A right royal occasion – the day the Queen came to Haileybury

22 Jun 202011 Dec 2023
In 1962, HM Queen Elizabeth II visited Haileybury on the occasion of its centenary; alongside Prince Philip, she toured the College and also took an inspection of its Navy and…
1910s…

Haileybury Roll of Honour: Captain Barry Hartwell (B 1894)

19 Jun 202020 Dec 2023
Captain Barry Hartwell (B 1894.3) who served in the 2nd Battalion., 8th Gurkha Rifles, was killed at the battle of La Bassée on 30th October 1914. Above: Barry with some of his regiment,…
1890s…

Haileybury Roll of Honour: Captain Barry Hartwell (B 1894)

19 Jun 20203 Jan 2024
Captain Barry Hartwell (B 1894.3) who served in the 2nd Battalion., 8th Gurkha Rifles, was killed at the battle of La Bassée on 30th October 1914. (Above: Barry with some his regiment, possibly…
1940s…

Haileybury Roll of Honour: Major Hubert Bourne (L 1916)

4 Jun 202020 Dec 2023
Major Hubert Johnstone - Hu - Bourne (L 1916) served in the Royal Engineers in India and was present at the defence of Singapore in 1941, where he died undertaking…
1920s…

Haileybury Roll of Honour: Lt. Denys Wright, RN (Tr 26)

3 Jun 20208 Jan 2024
Lieutenant (E) Geoffrey Michael - Denys - Wright, RN, MBE, DSC, (Tr 26) fought in the submarine service in WW2 and died serving on HMS Triumph in the Mediterranean in January…
1930s…

Dr Herbert Burchnall, OBE (E 33) – acclaimed university registrar

29 May 202029 Jan 2024
The Haileybury Society is deeply saddened to learn of the death of Emeritus Professor Dr Herbert Henry Burchnall, OBE (E 33), (Hon LLD 1984), who has died at the age…
1890s…

Haileybury Roll of Honour: Captain F H Barton (M 1894)

26 May 20204 Jan 2024
Chris Darnell (M 65) has been in touch about a story concerning another former Melvill pupil, Captain Francis Hewson Barton (M 1894), whose medals recently came up for auction in…
1960s…

Bruce Curran (C 62) – international financial adviser turned writer

19 May 202023 Jan 2024
The Haileybury Society is saddened to learn of the death in the Philippines of Bruce Malcolm Curran (C 62) who has died on 17th April 2020, aged 71. Economics and…
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…

Simon Ellison (E 87) – Pharmaceuticals specialist in cell and gene therapy

15 May 202029 Jan 2024
The Haileybury Society is saddened to learn of the death of Simon Hume Ellison (E 87) who has died of cancer on 7th April 2020 at the age of 46. After…
1950s…

Christopher Emms (E 51) – Chartered surveyor with love of rugby

12 May 202029 Jan 2024
The Haileybury Society is saddened to learn of the death of ardent England rugby fan and Edmonstonian Christopher Edward Emms (E 51) who has died aged 83 on 1st May 2020.…
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.…

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