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Abingdon
OA Club
CCF Centenary Dinner
Friday 17 October
Old Abingdonians, CCF staff and
current cadets attended a reception
and dinner at School to celebrate the
centenary of the CCF at Abingdon
School. Many guests came in mess
dress, with an impressive number
of decorations across the group.
The after dinner speeches were
confidently given by six senior cadets
who explained the history of the CCF
and their impressions of its present
day incarnation.
London Drinks
Friday 14 November
This year the OA Club held their annual
London Drinks Reception at the
Hospital Club in the heart of Covent
Garden. 200 guests packed the
modern reception room and enjoyed
the relaxed and informal atmosphere
of the Club. Year groups from 1944 to
2014 were well represented. Thanks
to Gavin McLauchlan (OA 1981) for
facilitating the venue.
OA Club Awards
Applications from OAs are invited for
individual and group fund awards.
Grants are made annually in June and
therefore applications must be received
by 1 May. Please visit:
Tuesday 10 February
Oxford University Reunion
OAs currently studying at Oxford are invited
to an informal dinner at an Oxford pub.
Saturday 28 February
Manchester University Reunion
OAs currently studying at Manchester are
invited to a reunion in Manchester.
Wednesday 4 March
Frank Close Lecture
Professor Frank Close will reveal his
discoveries about the atomic scientist
Bruno Pontecorvo, who disappeared from
Britain just as his son Gil was about to start
his second year at Abingdon. 7 pm in the
Amey Theatre, followed by a book signing.
Admission free.
Saturday 7 March
Regional Reunion: Cornwall
Lunch - 12.30 pm at The Punchbowl and
Ladle Inn, Penelewey, near Truro.
Regional Reunion: Midlands
Lunch - 12.30 pm at The Baraset Barn,
Stratford-upon-Avon.
Monday 16 March
Abingdon School Road Relay
Entries from OA teams (four OAs per team)
are welcome for the School Road Relay
starting at 2.45 pm. To sign up, please email
Friday 27 March
Hockey: OAs vs 1st XI
Abingdon’s current 1st XI pit their skills
against OAs. 3 pm, Tilsley Park, Abingdon.
If you are an OA interested in playing, please
email
Spectators welcome.
Sunday 19 April
Cricket: 1st XI v Recent Leavers
The current 1st XI cricket team will take on a
team of recent leavers at Abingdon School.
Spectators are very welcome.
Friday 8 May
1950s/60s OA Reunion
The annual 50s / 60s dinner will be held
at The Grand in Brighton, organised by
Chris Ford (1965). Dinner tickets are £60.
There will be an opportunity to tour the Royal
Pavilion. Online booking is now open.
Tuesday 12 May
OA Golf Day
A full day of golf at Frilford Health. Old
Abingdonians of all ages and abilities are
invited. Please email David Blomley (1976)
for details:
Saturday 6 June
Year Group Reunions for Class of 1945,
1955, 1965, 1975, 1985, 1995 and 2005
Tours of the School and a drinks reception
will be followed by a buffet dinner. There is
no charge for this event. Partners are very
welcome.
Full details of events and booking at :
OA Club Events – 2015
