A marathon a month!
27 June 2018OW Johnnie Wraith (A 86) is running a marathon a month in 2018, raising money for 4 charities close to his heart. “Although each marathon is less tough than the 100 miles, the need to stay focused and to make time each month means that the challenge is in our heads all year. And, therefore, so […]
OWs set Guiness World Record in aid of Whizz Kidz
27 June 2018OWs James (Hl 98) and Fergus (Hl 03) Gilmour, along with best friend Harry, successfully set a Guiness World Record! Harry, Fergus and James cycled a triplet bike, they called a thrandem, from Lands End to John O’Groats (some 900 miles) all in aid of Whizz-Kidz! After a week of cycling about 130 miles a day, with challenging weather, bike […]
Wellington College Real Tennis Update
20 June 2018College Levels Singles Finalists – Charlie Vleck (left) & Freddie Bristowe Wellington had another successful year. It is now one of the most active courts for the young. The game has become well established within Wellington, with both pupils and teachers showing massive enthusiasm. The rackets and real tennis programmes compliment each other, a testament […]
Waterloo Day Celebrations
20 June 2018Not one, not two, but three OW gatherings celebrating Waterloo Day! David Delius, MBE (O 57) organised a Waterloo Day lunch in Wiltshire, hosting 22 fellow OWs. Wellington College archivist Caroline Jones provided some photo albums and trophies from David’s era, which were greatly appreciated by those in attendance. And in fact, the contingent have […]
First round of the Cricketer Cup results
18 June 2018Congratulations to the OWCC who beat Old Amplefordians by 7 wickets in 1st Round of the Cricketer Cup on turf on Sunday. Final results: Old Amplefordians 127 all out Old Wellingtonians 131-3 OWCC to play Rugby Meteors at Rugby in the second round, on the 1st July
Two OWs names in the 2018 ELLE list of 50 Movers and Shakers
06 June 2018We are very proud to see two OWs in the 2018 ELLE list of 50 Movers and Shakers of the Moment. The ELLE LIST, in association with THEOUTNET.COM, is a curated list of emerging talent from around the world, including actors, artists, musicians, athletes, activists, photographers, beauty heroes and hell-raisers of every kind. This list […]
OW Ryan Lumsden (Bn 15) Qualifies for the US Open
05 June 2018Ryan Lumsden (Bn 15) has won through local and sectional qualifying to reach the US Open at Shinnecock Hills from 14th – 17th June. He shot six under par total to qualify alongside Major winners Adam Scott and Keegan Bradley, who had to endure the gruelling 36-hole qualifying event in Columbus, Ohio. He joins the […]