Giving Day - SUCCESS!

“My life would have been unimaginably different without the support and education that Blundell's generously gave me.” - Adrian Lewis (Former Bursary Recipient & Donor)

We did it! In true Blundell's spirt our community came together to help us welcome more bursary pupils to Blundell's than ever before! We raised an incredible £121,245 (plus gift aid to come) thanks to 307 incredible donors and 15 Giving Day Ambassadors. We are truly grateful for every single person's involvement.

If you would like to read the lovely comments from our donor wall, please click below.

Feedback Survey:

We have created a feedback survey (2 mins) and if you wish to include your thoughts on the recent Giving day, please click below.

Next Edition of Archivium - July

We have TWO archive newsletters available for you to review.

You can view them here or they are also attached.

Touch Rugby

The OB Club are delighted to announce the date for this increasingly popular annual family event.

Please save the date of Sunday 18th September in your diaries, and if you wish to play and make up a team, tickets for players are now available to do so.

Please click on the link for further details and for players to book tickets.

Old Blundellian Cricket

Monday 25th July OBCC v Sou'westers – Match starts at 12 noon at Blundells

Wednesday 27th July OBCC v Old Tauntonians – Match starts at 11.30am at Blundells Bar with contactless payment open from 5.30pm.

All welcome to spectate.

Further details can be found on the OB Cricket page.

Partnership with Blundell’s

Blundell's is looking to partner with a few businesses in exchange for sponsorship for the upcoming (and hugely successful) One Day Equestrian event on 25 September.

It's an excellent opportunity for businesses looking to gain exposure to the Blundell's Community (Parents and Old Blundellians). You can view several sponsorship packages via the below link, ranging from £150 to £1,000.

Passing of former Housemaster of Petergate, Alan Furse

As you may have heard, former Blundell's member of staff and Petergate House Master Alan Furse (Blundell's Staff 1971-2001) sadly passed away last month.

The family would like to invite those who knew Alan to the Celebration of his Life taking place at St Michaels Church, Dawlish St, Teignmouth TQ14 8TB on Tuesday 26th July at 12 noon.

The family have requested that no black is to be worn for the service and there will be light refreshments after the service.

Alumni X-Country Race in London

Are you a runner? Join our Alumni x-country team for a race in London on Saturday 17 September.

Its your chance to compete for Blundell's once again!

Email the devoffice@blundells.org to join.

Old Blundellian Golf Success

A huge congratulations to our OB Golf team who won the Cyril Gray tournament for the second time. The Cyril Gray is for the last 32 schools entering the Halford Hewitt and it is a six a side scratch foursomes knockout, participants need to be over 50 years of age. It is played at Worplesdon GC in Surrey and was first held in 1971. Blundell’s have now won it twice, the first time being 1978. This is a fantastic achievement, and we are delighted to share this success.

Left to right, Bill Cooper, Richard Hine, Sam Lake, Paul Vicary, Peter Lowe, Phil Hine, Kevin Ramshaw, Simon Waddington and Carey Ashworth.

SAVE THE DATES

23 July 2022, Mid Devon Show.

17 September 2022, Thames Hare & Hounds Alumni Race. Contact: Development Office.

18 September 2022, Blundell’s Community Rugby Trophy Tournament and Family Day. Contact: OB Club. Book here: https://www.trybooking.co.uk/BQJG

24 September 2022, (NEW DATE) 1950’s to 1960’s Alumni Reunion. Book Here: https://www.trybooking.co.uk/BSGT

25 September 2022, One Day Equestrian Event and Taunton Reception, Pontispool Equine Sports Centre nr Norton Fitzwarren.

2 October 2022, Reichwald Fives Trophy Tournament. Contact: Book: OB Club. https://www.trybooking.co.uk/BTCX

12 October 2022, Winter Lunch - Michael Wade (W 1960-63). Topic: ‘The Rise and Fall of Our Extraordinary Language.’ Contact: OB Club. Book here: https://www.trybooking.co.uk/BSTM

15 October 2022, Giving Day Donors and Ambassadors Reception.

9 November 2022, Winter Lunch - Richard Peirce (NC 1962-65). Topic: ‘Lions: ‘Bones & Bullets’, supported by the showing of an award-winning film about lion farming. Further information can be found on Richard's website. Contact: OB Club. Book here: https://www.trybooking.co.uk/BSTN

19 November 2022, Charity Gala/Dinner. Contact: Development Office

7 December 2022, Winter Lunch - Kate Lord-Brown (Nee Lord GH 1987-89). Topic: ‘Literary Blundell's - 150 years after the publication of Lorna Doone.’ Contact: OB Club. Book here: https://www.trybooking.co.uk/BSTO

11 January 2023, Winter Lunch - Annabel Venning. Topic: ‘To War with the Walkers: One Family's Extraordinary Story of the Second World War’. Contact OB Club. Book here: https://www.trybooking.co.uk/BSTP

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Corporate Sponsorship

Sponsorship opportunity available for our upcoming One-Day Event on 25 September 2022. Click below to view all the packages available.

Best Wishes from The Development Office & Old Blundellian Club Ben Boswell (FH 2000-02), Director of Development Linda Bulpin, Development and Events Coordinator Emily Roffe-Silvester, Development Executive Janet Wooff (GH 1980-82), Old Blundellian Club Secretary

Development Office Email: devoffice@blundells.org Phone: 01884 232324	The Old Blundellian Club Email: obclub@obclub.co.uk Phone: 01884 232010

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