Mayfair is now recognised as ‘an affluent part of central London’. Its origins are far removed from that. The infamous fifteen-day fair gave the area its name and when developers moved in Mayfair began to reinvent itself and its desirability. The area attracted professionals and aristocracy from the outset and Sidney Smith described the area […]
Join qualified London guide and ex-Wellington parent Rosalind Vincent to discover the Joys of St James In its heyday, the area of St. James’s was where dukes and dandies lived and socialised. It was the height of fashion and the place for wealthy gentlemen. Today the charming genteel streets continue to thrive on tradition and […]
The Wellington Community would like to invite all 2010 Leavers to reunite and reminisce with one another at the Duke of Sussex. Drinks and a light buffet will be available from 6pm to celebrate this wonderful milestone. Please spread the word to ensure we can get as many of the 2010 class together! Tickets cost […]
The Wellington Community would like to invite you to an informal and fun catch up over drinks and nibbles, for everyone at Oxford University. Victoria Gardner will be attending along with other members of Wellington Staff and it would be wonderful to get as many OWs together as possible, so please help spread the word! […]
The Wellington Community would like to invite you to an informal and fun catch up over drinks and nibbles, for everyone at Bath and Bristol University. Matt Oakman, Deputy Head, will be attending along with other members Wellington Staff and it would be wonderful to get as many OWs together as possible, so please help […]
The Wellington Community would like to invite you to an informal and fun catch up over drinks and nibbles, for everyone at Exeter University. Matt Oakman, Deputy Head, will be attending along with other members Wellington Staff and it would be wonderful to get as many OWs together as possible, so please help spread the […]
Come and join this fun and informal group to discuss the chosen book with our wonderful head librarian, Lucy Atherton, and fellow members of the Wellington Community. This session will be in person, we will provide a few nibbles and drinks. Book to be confirmed after January meeting. To register your place or for more […]
Come and join this fun and informal group to discuss the chosen book with our wonderful head librarian, Lucy Atherton, and fellow members of the Wellington Community. Remember your glass of wine and nibbles! This session will be done virtually over teams. We will be reading ‘Pachinko’ by Min Jin Lee. To register your place […]
Wellington Community Prayer meeting. You are warmly welcome to join us as we pray for the Wellington Community. We will meet in the crypt, down the steps next to the chapel. For further information please contact Suzanne Davidson (07941 672137) or Abigail Compton-Burnett (07747 111336).
Wellington Community Prayer meeting. You are warmly welcome to join us as we pray for the Wellington Community. We will meet in the crypt, down the steps next to the chapel. For further information please contact Suzanne Davidson (07941 672137) or Abigail Compton-Burnett (07747 111336).
Wellington College Head of Gardens and Grounds, Mark Dodd, will talk about the main College estate and share fascinating insights about the wide range of wildlife that lives here. Mark will tell us about how his team manages the huge site and its great variety of habitats to benefit this wildlife. Kat Dahl, teacher and […]
This drinks and networking reception is a gathering of all from the Wellington Community including parents, OWs, Wellington staff and students who work in or are interested in fields related to Property. Our sixth form students who attend these events find them invaluable, it is also a wonderful opportunity for OWs and parents to network […]
This is one of our very favourite events in the calendar and is a fast, fun, informal and hugely helpful 60 minutes of careers guidance for all pupils to find out more about a range of careers from advertising to zoology and everything in between! Broken down into 5 minute slots, students will have the […]
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 the College’s foundation and early years. You’ll see some treasures from our historic collections and learn what makes Wellington so unique. This event is now fully booked, to add your name […]
Formally launched in 2014, Career Opportunity Groups (COGs) were set up to provide support and networking opportunities for members of the Wellington Community in whatever their chosen career. This drinks and networking reception is a gathering of all from the Wellington Community including parents, OWs, Wellington staff and students who work in or are interested […]
In this fascinating virtual talk Mark Hudson will talk about his experiences of building and investing in high-growth scale-up enterprises (including raising venture capital funding), focusing on two which also achieve positive social and environmental impact (DOT Glasses and Clim8 Invest). His earlier career included strategy consulting (OC&C), private equity investing (Graphite Capital) as well as helping […]
We are delighted to invite all parents to join us for an update on Wellington Connect. In this session Murray Lindo, Head of the Wellington Community, will share with you all the latest Wellington Connect developments and talk you through the incredible benefits Wellington Connect has to offer. He will also outline student permissions when using the platform and how by signing up yourself will hugely benefit your children. We understand […]
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 please email: community@wellingtoncollege.org.uk
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 please email: community@wellingtoncollege.org.uk
The renowned Wellington College Chapel Choir will sing the beautiful service of Nine Lessons and Carols in the elegant surroundings of St James’s Church, Piccadilly, at 7pm on Tuesday, 7th December. The service, which lasts an hour, is immediately followed by a reception at the Carlton Club with Champagne and canapes, on St James’s Street, […]
The pandemic has provided many of us with additional time at home, technology enabled working and an absence of the daily commute. Perhaps, you will also have had time to reflect on the fact that you no longer want to continue in your current role and/or career path. This programme is aimed at anyone who […]
The Wellington Community invite you to join a festive wreath making workshop kindly led by Donna, a former Wellington parent, who is a dab hand at hosting wreath making workshops! We will provide all materials including foliage that has been freshly foraged from the Wellington College grounds. Tickets cost £10 per person and include wreath […]
The Wellington Community would like to invite you to an informal and fun catch up over drinks and nibbles, for everyone at a London University. Matt Oakman, Deputy Head, will be attending along with other members Wellington Staff and it would be wonderful to get as many OWs together as possible, so please help spread […]
The Wellington Community would like to invite you to an informal and fun catch up over drinks and nibbles, for everyone at Cambridge University. Matt Oakman, Deputy Head, will be attending along with other members Wellington Staff and it would be wonderful to get as many OWs together as possible, so please help spread the […]
Join the informal and fun Wellington Parent Singers group, led by our inspirational Director of Music Simon Williamson, designed for singers of all abilities. Registration for this event is open and can be done by emailing: community@wellingtoncollege.org.uk