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…
Bartle Frere… Billing Blasts 72 From Just 24 Balls In Canada 7 Oct 20267 Oct 2026 Sam Billings (BF04) has been making his mark on the other side of the Atlantic, producing a blistering innings for the White Rock Warriors in this year’s Canada Super 60.Captaining…
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…
Obituaries… Howard Bullock (Honorary Member) 2 Oct 2026 We are saddened to hear of the death of Howard Bullock on 4th September 2026, aged 63 after a short illness. Howard was Headmaster of Haileybury Almaty between 2012 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…
Event reports… Foundation Day 2026: Celebrating Our Haileybury Heritage 22 Sep 2026 On Sunday 6th September 2026 OHs, former staff and their guests enjoyed the third annual Foundation Day held at Haileybury in glorious sunshine. The Society were delighted to collaborate with…
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…
Charity and Benevolence… 100 metres down… for a very good cause! 15 Sep 202615 Sep 2026 OH Graham Marley (M 75) took the plunge this Sunday, joining a team of Furniture Makers led by their Master, Jessica Alexander, to abseil 100 metres down Portsmouth’s iconic Spinnaker…
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…
Business Directory… attend2IT – Reliable Event Technology Solutions – Dominic Hampton (E 92) 27 Jul 202627 Jul 2026 OH Dominic Hampton (E 92) is the founder of attend2IT, a specialist provider of event technology services, helping events of every size stay connected, secure and running smoothly. From intimate…
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…
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…
Charity and Benevolence… Helping Build Community, One Step at a Time 13 Jul 202613 Jul 2026 Congratulations to our Pastoral Care Adviser, OH Edmund (Jim) Aitken-Ballard (Th 87)! Jim has successfully completed an incredible 33.8-mile walk from Tower Bridge to Hertford, raising an outstanding £3,250 (and…
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,…
Kipling… Eyes on the Next Race 2 Jul 2026 Not every race ends the way you hope, but every challenge is another chapter in the journey. We're proud to be cheering on Old Haileyburian Oscar Piastri (K 16) following…
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…