April 2023
London Walking Tour: Bermondsey Revealed
London Bridge Tube Station, 11.00am - 1.00pm
Join ex-Wellington parent and Qualified London Guide Rosalind Vincent for an in-person walk around Bermondsey. Nick-named The Land of Leather, Bermondsey has a rich industrial past where tanneries, biscuit factories and breweries once dominated. Sitting south-east of London Bridge, it has been an area of poverty, being badly hit by bombs aiming for the nearby docks during the war. Today, Bermondsey is experiencing a gentrification which has brought high-class hotels, art galleries and hipster-type cafés to this part of south London. Come and discover this exciting area which has its roots in an 11th century Abbey. To find out more about Rosalind, visit Home | Wide Eyed London
The walk will take two hours maximum and will go ahead whatever the weather. Tickets cost £20 per person and includes the fully guided tour.
Book your place »Parent Singers
Concert Room
Saturday 29th April 11:00am-12:00pm
The Wellington Community invite you to join the informal and fun Wellington Parent Singers group, led by our inspirational Director of Music Simon Williamson, designed for singers of all abilities. To register your place please email: community@wellingtoncollege.org.uk
May 2023
OW Sports Celebration 2023
The Queens Club, London
7pm onwards
On behalf of the OW Society you are warmly invited to the OW Sports Celebration Drinks Party on Thursday 11th May, from 7 pm at The Queen’s Club, London.
The evening will be a wonderful opportunity for OWs of all ages to come together, reconnect and catch up in a stunning setting. It will be a fantastic evening that will include VIP sporting guest speakers (last years pictured above – from left to right Tom Curran (Hg 14) Fin Baxter (Hl 20) and Darcy Bourne (C20)) and updates from the OW sports clubs and from College.
This event is expected to sell out quickly as we do have limited availability so make sure you book your ticket soon. Tickets are £25 per person including drinks and substantial canapés.
Prior to the event your name will be shared with the attendees via email and/or the website. Please note we will not share any contact information. If you do not wish us to do this please email community@wellingtoncollege.org.uk
Book your place »15 Year Reunion (2008 Leavers)
The White Haus, London, from 6:30pm
The Wellington Community would like to invite all 2008 Leavers to reunite and reminisce with one another at The White Haus, London, from 6.30pm. Drinks and a light buffet will be available from 6:30pm to celebrate this wonderful milestone. Please spread the word to ensure we can get as many of the 2008 class together!
Tickets cost £10 each and include welcome drinks & light buffet. OWs and their partners and/or guests are all very welcome to attend.
Prior to the event your name will be shared with the attendees via email and/or the website. Please note we will not share any contact information. If you do not wish us to do this please email community@wellingtoncollege.org.uk
Book your place »Parent Singers
Concert Room
Saturday 13th May 11:00am-12:00pm
The Wellington Community invite you to join the informal and fun Wellington Parent Singers group, led by our inspirational Director of Music Simon Williamson, designed for singers of all abilities. To register your place please email: community@wellingtoncollege.org.uk
June 2023
Wildlife Walking Tour
Wellington College
Wellington College Grounds and Gardens Manager, Mark Dodd, will take us on a tour of the College’s main estate grounds, which are not open to the general public, and share some fascinating insights into the delights and challenges of looking after this 440-acre estate.
Wildlife Trust Learning Officer, Kat Dahl, will guide us around the College’s nature reserve and Site of Special Scientific Interest. This protected area is a remarkable beacon of biodiversity, containing several nationally scarce habitats and species. Together, they will tell us about the great variety of wonderful wildlife on this site, and how its conservation is managed by the College.
Please note you will need a moderate level of fitness/walking speed to cover the site in the 2-hour slot.
Book your place »OW 20 Year Reunion
The Ship, Wandsworth
The Wellington Community would like to invite all 2003 Leavers to reunite and reminisce with one another at The Ship, Wandsworth. Drinks and a light buffet will be available from 6.30pm to celebrate this wonderful milestone. Please spread the word to ensure we can get as many of the 2003 class together!
Tickets cost £10 each, and include welcome drinks and light buffet.
OWs and their partners and/or guests are all very welcome to attend.
Prior to the event your name will be shared with the reunion group via email and/or the website. Please note we will not share any contact information. If you do not wish us to do this please email community@wellingtoncollege.org.uk
Book your place »Parent Singers
Concert Room
Saturday 10th June 11:00am-12:00pm
The Wellington Community invite you to join the informal and fun Wellington Parent Singers group, led by our inspirational Director of Music Simon Williamson, designed for singers of all abilities. To register your place please email: community@wellingtoncollege.org.uk
Wellington Community Book Club
Library Moral Room, Wellington College
The Wellington Community Book Club is a small, friendly group of bookworms who meet regularly to debate the meeting’s highlighted books, discuss what they’re currently perusing, and share their love of reading!
The next meeting will be held in the Library Moral Room on Tuesday 20th June; drinks and light bites will be provided. The group have chosen to read ‘Operation Moonlight’ by Louise Morrish and ‘The Buddha in the Attic’ by Julie Otsuka
The group always welcomes new members, even if you haven’t had a chance to read the books! If you would be interested in joining, please email community@wellingtoncollege.org.uk for more information.