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2015 Year Group
Reunions
6 June 2015
The School bell tolled to mark the start
of this year’s reunions held for 1945,
1955, 1965, 1975, 1985, 1995, 2005
and 2013 leavers. A Chapel service
was followed by a drinks reception in
the Jekyll Garden. The 130 guests then
divided for year group photographs and
tours of the School and later gathered
for a buffet dinner in the Dining Hall.
“It was so interesting for me to have a
tour of the School and to see how it has
changed (and not changed!) since I was
there. It was also fascinating to spend
time with old classmates and teachers,
some of whom I hadn’t seen for over
thirty years.” Simon Tonks (1985)
Tennis: School v OAs
19 June 2015
The standard of tennis was very
high throughout the fixture. Both
Abingdonians and Old Abingdonians
enjoyed themselves in this competitive
yet informal event. After 8 sets of
doubles, the score was tied at a
nail-biting 4 sets all. Overall, the Old
Abingdonians managed to secure a 5
set to 4 set victory, with a convincing
deciding set from Peter Druett (1981)
and Ben Williams (1991). The most
impressive performance has to go to
Joel Morris (2012) and Peter Honey
(2013) who only dropped one game in
their two sets.
Abingdon
OA Club
Saturday 5 September
OA Rugby Match and Sportmen’s
Luncheon
10.30 am – Match on Waste Court Field
12.30 pm – Lunch in the Sports Centre
Hospitality Suite.
OAs are invited to play in an Under 23s v Over
23s 15-a-side OA rugby match followed by
lunch. Opportunity to watch Abingdon’s 1st
XV rugby team play against St Edward’s from
2.30 pm.
Monday 21 September
Hong Kong Reception
6.30 pm – 8.30 pm, Excelsior Hotel,
Hong Kong
A reception for OAs, current and former
parents and friends of the School.
Saturday 3 October
School Open Day
An informal opportunity to visit Abingdon.
OAs are welcome from 11.30 am.
Saturday 3 October
A Celebration of Abingdon Rowing
Event at the School Boathouse
See page 6. Advance booking essential.
Saturday 10 October
OA Club AGM
12.30 pm – 1.00 pm, Lacies Court
Open to all OAs. if you would like to stay for
lunch, please email:
Spectators welcome for Abingdon’s 1st XV
v Radley College rugby match on Waste
Court Field from 2.30 pm.
Saturday 7 November
OA Badminton Event
1.00 pm to 4.30 pm, Sports Hall
Monday 9 November
Battle of Britain 75th Anniversary Lecture
by Tony Edwards (OA 1962)
5.30 pm, Amey Theatre – open to the
public, no charge.
Wednesday 11 November
OA Club London Drinks Reception
6.00 pm – 8.30 pm, Charterhouse,
EC1M 6AN. Open to all OAs.
Friday 20 November
Sixth Form Careers Evening
6.00 pm – 9.30 pm, Abingdon School
An event jointly hosted by the School’s
Careers Department and the OA Club for
sixth formers. Small group discussions
followed by networking buffet supper.
Early- and mid-career stage OAs interested
in participating, please email
Full details of all events and booking:
Any questions, please call:
01235 849074
OA Club Events
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