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Christian Prayer Group: Thanksgiving Service and Afternoon Tea

30 April 2019

Christian Prayer Group Service of Thanksgiving and Hope The Christian Prayer Group would like to invite the Wellington Community to a service of thanksgiving and hope in the Wellington Chapel of the Holy Spirit followed by afternoon tea in the V&A Cafe. Please do spread the word to the wider community.

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OW 25 Year Reunion

16 April 2019

We invite all 1994 leavers to reunite and reminisce with one another at the Duke of Sussex close to Waterloo. Drinks and a light buffet will be available from 7.00 pm to celebrate this wonderful milestone. Please help spread the word to ensure we can get as many of the 1994 class together! Tickets cost […]

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Wellington Community 6’s Golf Tournament for the MBE Trophy

02 April 2019

Teams will consist of four players, at least two of which must be members of the Wellington Community. There will be three separate 6-hole competitions over the 18-hole course, with a different format for each competition. Holes 1-6: WALTZ Holes 7-12: AM-AM Best 2 from 4 Holes 13-18: Texas Scramble   The overall winner will […]

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Career Opportunity Group: Creative Industries

02 April 2019

Formally launched in 2014, Career Opportunity Groups were set up to provide support and networking opportunities for OWs (young and old) in whatever their chosen career. We are thrilled to involve more members of the Wellington Community and now invite parents to join all our career networking events. This drinks reception is a gathering of […]

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The Wellington College Waterloo Half Marathon

02 April 2019

Please join the third form, OWs and energetic members of staff for the walk/run from Stratfield Saye to Wellington College.  This 13-mile route passes through spectacular countryside, and is by permission of His grace the Duke of Wellington. We start at the Duke’s seat, Stratfield Saye, and will walk or run from there through his […]

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Wellington Parent Singers

02 April 2019

Join the informal and fun Wellington Parent Singers group, led by Simon Williamson, designed for singers of all abilities and covering a range of music from West Side Story to choral classics. Having launched the parent singers last year, we are now 20 members strong and welcome many more to join. Come along and give […]

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Wellington Community Book Club

02 April 2019

Come and join this informal group to discuss the chosen book over some refreshments with our wonderful head librarian, Lucy Atherton, and fellow members of the Wellington Community. The chosen book for this book club meeting will be ‘Little Fires Everywhere’ by Celeste Ng. To register or for more information please contact: community@wellingtoncollege.org.uk 

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Wellington Parent Singers

02 April 2019

Join the informal and fun Wellington Parent Singers group, led by Simon Williamson, designed for singers of all abilities and covering a range of music from West Side Story to choral classics. Having launched the parent singers last year, we are now 20 members strong and welcome many more to join. Come along and give […]

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Robin Dyer Sports Centre Opening

02 April 2019

We invite the Wellington Community to join us in celebrating the official opening of the Robin Dyer Sports Centre. Enjoy a glass of fizz while watching some of our talented students display their cricket, tennis and netball skills in a series of masterclass sessions delivered by our in-house team and special guests. The evening will […]

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Walking Tour Around Wellington College Gardens

02 April 2019

Wellington College Head Gardener, Mark Dodd, will take us on a tour of the College gardens and share fascinating insights including some of the delights and challenges of looking after this 440-acre site. Mark is a highly experienced gardener with over 23 years of experience working not only at Wellington but as Head of Gardens […]

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Walking Tour Around Wellington College Gardens

02 April 2019

Wellington College Head Gardener, Mark Dodd, will take us on a tour of the College gardens and share fascinating insights including some of the delights and challenges of looking after this 440-acre site. Mark is a highly experienced gardener with over 23 years of experience working not only at Wellington but as Head of Gardens […]

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London Walking Tour – Pioneering Paddington

02 April 2019

Two hundred years ago the Paddington area consisted of a few ancient villages. With the advent of the commuter ‘Shillibeer’ omnibus in 1829, the area was transformed and urbanised. Today another transformation has taken place, with a regeneration project that started 20 years ago. Join me for a walk to explore the old and new […]

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Speech Day 2019

02 April 2019

We welcome pupils, parents and staff to celebrate Speech Day 2019 with us in the iconic Wellington Big Top. Enjoy a showcase event of the year’s activities, prize giving’s and speeches from the College community. The annual house picnics on Turf will take place from 12.30 onwards, along with an assortment of outdoor events including […]

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Eve of Speech Day – Celebration of Jeff Oakes

02 April 2019

Jeff Oakes is retiring after 41 years teaching at Wellington College, as a teacher of woodwind and also in the last 10 years as Conductor of the Concert Band. To mark his retirement and to say farewell, we would like to invite you to Eve of Speech Day on Friday 22nd of May in the […]

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Wellington Parent Singers

02 April 2019

Join the informal and fun Wellington Parent Singers group, led by Simon Williamson, designed for singers of all abilities and covering a range of music from West Side Story to choral classics. Having launched the parent singers last year, we are now 20 members strong and welcome many more to join. Come along and give […]

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Wellington College Heritage Day: Tales from the Wellington Archives

02 April 2019

Caroline Jones returns once more to delve into the wonders of the College archives, showcasing selected items and the stories that they tell. Those interested in this event may also wish to attend the Historic Tour taking place in the morning at 11.00am. There will be a joint light lunch for these two events held […]

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Wellington College Heritage Day: Historic Tour of the College

02 April 2019

Wellington Archivist Caroline Jones will take you on a tour of the College’s most historic buildings, explaining along the way the fascinating story of College’s foundation and early years. You’ll see some treasures of our historic collections and learn what makes Wellington so unique. Those interested in this event may also wish to attend the […]

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Gardening Society: Seedling and Cutting Swap *Rescheduled*

02 April 2019

Join us for a relaxed evening to exchange your excess seedlings, cuttings, and plants, and take home something new for free! Everyone welcome. Cheese and wine to enjoy while you swap. To register or for more information please contact: community@wellingtoncollege.org.uk

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Wellington Parent Singers

02 April 2019

Join the informal and fun Wellington Parent Singers group, led by Simon Williamson, designed for singers of all abilities and covering a range of music from West Side Story to choral classics. Having launched the parent singers last year, we are now 20 members strong and welcome many more to join. Come along and give […]

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Art History Talk with Adam Rattray

02 April 2019

Adam Rattray, Head of Art History will be talking about the fascinating Carl Fabergé: Master goldsmith to the last court of Russia. Goldsmith, designer, and businessman of genius, Carl Faberge is best remembered for the 50 imperial Easter Eggs he designed for the Royal Empress Maria Alexandria between 1855 and 1917. He was however much […]

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Waterloo Society Day

02 April 2019

Wellington College is enormously grateful to those who choose to make a gift in their Will. To recognise this generous contribution, all who indicate an intention to leave a gift to Wellington College become members of the Waterloo Society. We are delighted to invite members to join our College Prefects for a lunch in the […]

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Garden Society Trip: Millais Nurseries – Rhododendrons Visit

02 April 2019

A must-visit venue tucked away down some lovely Surrey lanes is Millais Nurseries. The Millais family has been established at Crosswater Farm since 1947, but their Rhododendron heritage goes back to the naturalist, botanist and author J G Millais, who identified and described many Rhododendrons for the first time and published his great two volume […]

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London Walking Tour – Suffragette Walk

02 April 2019

Who Should Have the Vote? Would you have been a Suffragette or a Suffragist or neither? Over one hundred years ago the issue of the right to vote divided families across the country. From 1906 to 1918 Westminster was a focal point for the Suffrage movement. Find out more about the events and characters involved […]

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Old Wellingtonian Lodge Dinner at College

22 March 2019

The Old Wellingtonian Lodge No 3404 is a Masonic lodge for OWs, governors, present & past members of Common Room and College staff, with the Duke of Kent as its Honorary Master. We have met annually at Wellington College since our foundation in 1909. The current Master, Sid Mallya (L00-05), and the members would like […]

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OW 50 Year Reunion

21 March 2019

A 50th anniversary gathering for the leavers of 1969. Lunch will be served at 1.15 pm and afterwards there will be a chance to explore College, watch sport, and take a walk down memory lane. At 4.00 pm tea will be served. There have been one or two changes since the 60s; running water, showers, […]

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