Wellingtonian70
A film made by OWs for OWs
Join us on the evening of the 17th June for the worldwide, online screening of Wellingtonian70.
Welcome to the Old Wellingtonian Society
Join us on the evening of the 17th June for the worldwide, online screening of Wellingtonian70.
21st March marks the anniversary of the action in 1945 for which Old Wellingtonian Claud Raymond was posthumously awarded the Victoria Cross. Claud was at Wellington from 1937 to 1942, and was in the Hill dormitory. He became a School Prefect. His entry in the College’s Roll of Honour records that he loved both rugby […]
27th December marks the anniversary of the second action in 1914 for which Old Wellingtonian John Fitzhardinge Paul Butler was awarded the Victoria Cross. John was in the Stanley, 1902-1906, and then went straight to Sandhurst to train as an Army officer. He joined the King’s Royal Rifle Corps in 1907. In 1913 he was […]
As we approach the centenary of the end of the First World War, I’d like to draw your attention to the events and resources which we have produced to help us understand more about those from Wellington who fought and died. Over the last two years we have developed our First World War Memorial Website, […]
6:30pm - 9:30pm, Monro Pavilion
A special opportunity to hear Tim Bean, Lecturer in War Studies at RMA Sandhurst, speak about the significance of the Burma campaign in World War 2 and the decisive battles of Imphal and Kohima. Tim will be particularly highlighting the contribution of the many Old Wellingtonians who directed and fought in this crucial theatre of war.
The talk will be preceded by a drinks reception and followed by a Gurkha curry supper, with all proceeds after costs being donated to the Gurkha Museum, Winchester.
Cost: £25 per head
Book your place »6:00pm, Oriental Club, London
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.
The drinks reception is a gathering of all from Wellington Community in fields related to Law. Our sixth form students who attend these events find them invaluable, and we hope all from our Community who are interested or working in the field of Law will join us.
Book your place »12:00pm, Wellington College Dining Room Annex
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 main dining room, before joining them on a tour of the College campus. There will be an opportunity to watch the sport in the afternoon followed by match-day tea.