In addition to the news circulated in the Griffen, we will be posting news of OAs here on the website throughout the year. Do get in touch and let us know what you're up to!
Memorial Service for Derek Slingsby
Thursday 17 December 2009
We are sorry to announce that Derek Slingsby (OA 1944) passed away on Sunday 13 December 2009. There will be a special service on Tuesday 22 December 2009 at 11.30 am in the Abingdon School Chapel to celebrate and commemorate Derek's life. More...
Thursday 17 December 2009
We are sorry to announce that Derek Slingsby (OA 1944) passed away on Sunday 13 December 2009. There will be a special service on Tuesday 22 December 2009 at 11.30 am in the Abingdon School Chapel to celebrate and commemorate Derek's life. More...
Service of Thanksgiving
Wednesday 14 October 2009
OAs are warmly invited to attend a service of thanksgiving in memory of Dr John Michael Talbot (OA 1962). More...
Wednesday 14 October 2009
OAs are warmly invited to attend a service of thanksgiving in memory of Dr John Michael Talbot (OA 1962). More...
Radiohead tribute to Harry Patch
Wednesday 5 August 2009
Recently the last remaining UK veteran of the 1st world war Harry Patch died at the age of 111. Thom Yorke had heard a very emotional interview with him a few years ago on the Today program on Radio4. The way he talked about war had a profound effect on Thom and it became the inspiration for a song that Radiohead happened to record a few weeks before his death. More...
Wednesday 5 August 2009
Recently the last remaining UK veteran of the 1st world war Harry Patch died at the age of 111. Thom Yorke had heard a very emotional interview with him a few years ago on the Today program on Radio4. The way he talked about war had a profound effect on Thom and it became the inspiration for a song that Radiohead happened to record a few weeks before his death. More...
David Mitchell wins Bafta
Sunday 26 April 2009
Many congratulations to David Mitchell (OA 1992) who won the BAFTA for the Best Comedy Performance at the BAFTA Awards Ceremony on Sunday 26 April 2009. More...
Sunday 26 April 2009
Many congratulations to David Mitchell (OA 1992) who won the BAFTA for the Best Comedy Performance at the BAFTA Awards Ceremony on Sunday 26 April 2009. More...
Abingdon road relay
Monday 23 March 2009
Rob Walker OA (1993), the television sports commentator, and three fellow OAs took part in the Abingdon Road Relay today More...
Monday 23 March 2009
Rob Walker OA (1993), the television sports commentator, and three fellow OAs took part in the Abingdon Road Relay today More...

