October 2023
Scotland OW Reunion & University Visit
The New Club, Edinburgh
The Wellington Community would like to invite all OWs based in Scotland to reunite and reminisce with one another at The New Club, Edinburgh. This event will also double as our university visit for young OWs who are studying in Scotland. Drinks and a light buffet will be available from 6.30pm, and we hope to bring some Wellington Teachers and OW Liaison, Chris Potter (C 65) up for the event. Please spread the word to ensure we can get as many OWs together as possible!
Book your place »Durham and Newcastle University OW Dinner
La Spaghettata, Durham
The Wellington Community would like to invite all OWs currently studying at or near to Durham and Newcastle Universities to an informal catch up over drinks and a light buffet. We are also hoping to bring up some familiar faces from College for the event. OWs from our Wellington College International schools are very welcome to attend this event.
Book your place »Parent Choir
The Old Gym, Wellington College
Saturday 14th October 11:00am-12:00pm
The Wellington Community invite you to join the informal and fun Wellington Parent Choir, 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
Careers Speed Networking
Wellington College
The Wellington Community kindly invite you to the first Careers Speed Networking event of the 2023-24 academic year, on Saturday 14th October 2023. This event gives current students the opportunity to explore career options, practice their networking skills, and learn more about different jobs from OW and parent volunteers from a range of industries.
It is hugely helpful and beneficial for our students to be able to speak to parents & OWs from as many different professions as possible, as well as anyone who has had an unusual career path or strayed far from their original degree plans.
Book your place »Law Networking Evening Michaelmas 2023
The Other House, South Kensington
The Wellington Community kindly invites all from the Wellington Community working in the legal sector to a drinks and networking reception. Our annual Law Networking Evening will be on Thursday 19th October from 6:30 – 9:00 pm at The Other House, South Kensington. Tickets are free of charge, and include welcome drinks and nibbles.
Book your place »10 Year OW Reunion (2013 Leavers)
The Duke of Sussex, London
The Wellington Community would like to invite all 2013 Leavers to reunite and reminisce with one another at The Duke of Sussex, London. Drinks and a light buffet will be available from 6:30pm to celebrate this wonderful milestone. Tickets cost £10 each, and include welcome drinks and a light buffet. OWs and their partners and guests are all very welcome to attend.
Book your place »November 2023
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 Thursday 9th November from 7.30pm; drinks and light bites will be provided. The group have chosen to read ‘The Whalebone Theatre’ by Joanna Quinn.
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.
Parent Choir
Concert Room, Wellington College
Saturday 11th November 11:15am-12:15pm
The Wellington Community invite you to join the informal and fun Wellington Parent Choir, 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
University of Oxford OW Dinner
The Jericho Tavern, Oxford
The Wellington Community would like to invite all OWs currently studying at or near to the University of Oxford to an informal catch up over drinks and a light buffet. We are also hoping to bring up some familiar faces from College for the event. OWs from our Wellington College International schools are very welcome to attend this event
Book your place »Parent Choir
GWA, Wellington College
Friday 17th November, rehearsal 4.30-6.30pm, concert at 8pm
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 join the group, please email: community@wellingtoncollege.org.uk
30 Year OW Reunion (1993 Leavers)
The Duke of Sussex, Waterloo
The Wellington Community would like to invite all 1993 Leavers to reunite and reminisce with one another at The Duke of Sussex, London. Drinks and a light buffet will be available from 6:30pm to celebrate this wonderful milestone. Tickets cost £10 each, and include welcome drinks and a light buffet. OWs and their partners and guests are all very welcome to attend.
Book your place »Choral and Concerto Concert
GWA, Wellington College
Crowthorne Choral Society, Wellington College Chorus and Wellington Parent Choir perform Brahms Requiem. The programme also features the Tchaikovsky Piano Concerto and other concerto movements. This event is open to students, staff, parents, and the public.
Book your place »Wellington Entrepreneurs’ Exchange 2023
The Other House, Kensington
This dynamic and fast-paced event brings together entrepreneurs and business owners from a wide range of sectors. Whether you’re seeking advice, mentoring, investment, or you’re an investor yourself, this event is for you! There will also be ample opportunity for networking, and attendees may have the chance to deliver a short pitch. Could this event spawn the next Wellington ‘unicorn’?
Tickets are free of charge for all attendees and include welcome drinks & canapés.
Book your place »OW Women’s Network & Sports Society Gathering
The Duke of Sussex, London
We are delighted to be hosting our third annual OW Women’s Network & Sports Society event at the Duke of Sussex on Thursday 30th November 2023. This drinks & networking reception is a gathering for OWs of all ages, with the aim of creating a positive and supportive environment for OW women. Whether it be navigating careers, picking up sports that were dropped, or re-finding friendships, we would love to see as many OW women there as possible to build upon the strong foundations this society has started! Please note, all are welcome at this event.
Tickets are free of charge, and include welcome drinks and nibbles.
Book your place »December 2023
Wellington Community Christian Prayer Group
Chapel Crypt, Wellington College
You are warmly invited to join the Wellington Christian Parent Prayer Group, set up by a group of current parents from a variety of church backgrounds, who believe prayers have a positive impact on school life. The group welcomes everyone within the Wellington Community with an interest in praying blessings on the school community.
The next meeting will be held from 1-2pm on Saturday 2nd December in the Chapel Crypt.
The meetings are very informal and meet a few times per term. To join or for further information please email community@wellingtoncollege.org.uk