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Please Join Us For Our Annual Charity Gala Dinner and Auction on Saturday 30 September 2023
With 50% of tickets already sold for our Annual Charity Gala Dinner and Auction, we don't want you to miss out, there is still time to book your tickets.
There is excitement brewing for the Blundell's Black Tie Charity Gala dinner on 30 September celebrating the Rugby World Cup. Tickets are £65 which includes arrival drinks, 3 course dinner and charity auction (it's quite a bargain really). Tables of 10 or individual tickets available. Why not get a table reserved with old or new friends?
We have 20 amazing auction items ranging from holidays to Australia and Isle of Scilly, to signed rugby items including signed shorts by Maro Itoje, a chef to cook a private dinner for you and 5 guests,and a Fourball at the Championship Golf Course at Marriott St Pierre, Chepstow. The link is now live, please click the button below for you to start placing those bids.
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New School Year & Exam Results
We kick off the start to the new school year by celebrating all that our pupils have accomplished in their exams last term.
Blundell’s School pupils have achieved a fantastic set of A Level results this year. This marks a significant achievement, particularly in the light of grades returning to normal with the more restrictive awarding of top grades than for the last 2 years. We are therefore delighted to announce that 54% of grades are at A* or A and 79% at A* to B. Almost a quarter of the grades achieved were an A*. 30 pupils out of the year group of 92 achieved 3As or more, and 7 pupils achieved all A*s. Our value added is once again very strong across all abilities.
There has been a particularly high rate of acceptance for Blundell’s students into their choice of university, with over 90% being placed with popular destinations including Oxford, Imperial, LSE, Durham, Bristol, Edinburgh, Cardiff, Reading and Manchester.
For the full round-up please visit our website.
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World's Toughest Row
Congratulations to OB Rich Henderson (FH 2003-08) and friends Alex Brooker, Lorenz and Alex Gammeter on setting a new World Record for the Toughest Row. This was a 2,800 mile journey from Monterey, California to Kauai Hawaii in row boats.They beat the previous world record with a time of 29days, 17hours and 29minutes.
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New Kayaking Record for OB
Congratulations to Old Blundellian Dougal Glaisher , 23 (FH 2012-17) who paddled 2,000 miles in 40 days, smashing the record for kayaking around Britain and beating the previous record by 27 days!
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One Day Event on Sunday 24 September 2023
Our Equestrian One Day Event, hosted by Knight Frank is once again taking place on Sunday 24 September.
Help boost your business and show your support of Blundell's by sponsoring one of the Fences at our One Day Event. Fences cost £150 and sponsorship opportunities available in exchange!
We are also looking for some small scale prizes for winners, this is a nice way to make the riders feel extra special. If you or your business can offer a small prize, please let us know. Contact: devoffice@blundells.org or 01884 232324.
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Prep School Annual Fund
New Wild Wonders Canopy:
We are delighted to share with you our new Wild Wonders Canopy area, kindly supported by the generous support from donations to our Annual Fund and sponsored by BluBox. This area will become a real asset to our outdoor programme and will provide much needed shelter during rain or shine. The area will also be available to teachers to do outdoor lessons and will quickly become a very valuable asset to our learning programme. A massive thank you to Alex Willis from BluBox and his team for designing and constructing the area. You can see this fantastic new area below, pictured is Mr Southgate, Alex Willis (BluBox) and Ben Boswell (Director of Development).
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Blundell's Community Touch Rugby Tournament and Family Day – Sunday 17th September 2023
Join members of the Blundell’s community for the third annual Touch Rugby Tournament on Sunday 17th September 2023. Held at the Beale Centre on Blundell’s Big Field, this family day has lots of entertainment for all the family including a BBQ, cake stall, drinks and kids games.
The rugby: Teams of up to 10 are invited to register to compete for the overall winner’s trophy, and the plate trophy. All ages and abilities welcome, with a focus on fun, rather than fitness! A set of playing rules, based on the standard RFU touch rugby competition rules, will be issued to all teams prior to the tournament.
Please note - Photos will be taken at this event. They will be posted online on the OB Club section of the School’s website and possibly in future Blundell's publications. If you do not wish to be photographed, please let a member of the organising team know on the day.)
Contact Tom Cowle to join as a team or player at 07815122950
Or contact the OB Club for general enquires obclub@obclub.co.uk
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Magpie Vets at Bisley - Peter Ward (FH 1959-64), Simon Allanson-Bailey (M 1975-80), Rob Bentata (FH 1982-87), Mark Wooff (M 1977-82), Hugo Brooke (NC 1949-54) and Anthony Ward
From Peter Ward "Whilst the team score wasn't top of the pops, all five scored steadily enough, and there was a full complement for the first time since 2018. The senior member of the team was Hugo Brooke, who smashed his own record for being the oldest OB to have represented the School in any sport, being less than a fortnight off his 87th birthday on the day."
Fun was had by all and we thank the Magpie Vets for competing.
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Alumni X-Country Race (Hare & Hounds)
Calling all runners! Here is your chance to once again compete for your old School in our Alumni X-Country race in London.
Race is on Saturday 16 September at 3pm (race numbers handed out from 2pm onwards). Deadline to enter is 15 September.
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Business of the Month
A huge thank you to our sponsors Magdalen Health and McARDLE Sport Tec for sponsoring our hockey team jerseys. Magdalen Health offers a range of effective therapies including Osteopathy, Cranial Osteopathy, Acupuncture, Massage and Myofascial Release from a beautiful period clinic in the heart of Exeter.
McARDLE Sport Tec are experts in Artificial Sports Pitch & Athletics Track construction, covering the whole of England. McARDLE Sport Tec - https://mcardlesport.co.uk/
Magdalen Health - https://www.exeterosteopaths.co.uk/
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Fives Trophy Tournament
The annual Fives Trophy Tournament is taking place on Sunday 2nd October 2022.
Please do come along and support fives at Blundell's and do not worry if you haven't been near a court for years as the handicapping system makes it an enjoyable tournament for everyone! It has always been a very friendly event and a way of encouraging the game throughout the age range at the school.
If you wish to play or spectate please click on the button below or contact the OB Club: obclub@obclub.co.uk
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UPCOMING EVENTS
NEW EVENT - On 18 October 2023, we will be hosting a free workshop about Inheritance Tax, Wills & Executors for the community from 7pm to 8pm hosted by Tozers Solicitors. Contact: Development Office on devoffice@blundells.org if you are interested in attending.
September 2023
16 September, Hare and Hounds Alumni Race. Contact: Development Office
17 September 2023, Blundell’s Community Rugby Trophy Tournament and Family Day, Big Field. Contact: OB Club
24 September 2023 Reichwald Fives Trophy Tournament. Contact: OB Club Book your place here: https://www.trybooking.co.uk/CMZO
24 September 2023, One Day Equestrian Event, Pontispool nr Taunton. Contact: Development Office.
29 September 2023, Friend Brothers Atlantic Challenge Lecture, Ondaatje Hall @ 7pm. Book your place here: https://www.trybooking.co.uk/CLQP
30 September 2023, Charity Gala Dinner. Book your place here: https://www.trybooking.co.uk/CGQB
October 2023
11 October 2023, Winter Lunch – Dean Headley – Blundell’s Director of Cricket. Topic: “The Changing Face of Cricket”. Contact OB Club Book your ticket here: https://www.trybooking.co.uk/CMZJ
14 October 2023, NEW DATE Class of 1993, 30 Year Reunion. Book your place here: https://www.trybooking.co.uk/CALA
18 October 2023, Inheritance Tax, Wills & Executors. A free workshop for the community from 7pm to 8pm hosted by Tozers Solicitors. Contact: Development Office to book your place.
November 2023
8 November 2023, Winter Lunch – Speaker Richard Dyett (M 1966-72). Topic: “A look into the world of Air Traffic Control”. Contact: OB Club Book your ticket here: https://www.trybooking.co.uk/CMZK
December 2023
6 December 2023, Winter Lunch – Speaker Ian Seaton (OH 1964-69). Topic: The City of London Corporation and the London Livery companies". Contact: OB Club Book your ticket here: https://www.trybooking.co.uk/CMZM
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Donate Today!
If you benefited from your experiences at Blundell's and would like to help others to do so too, consider the PBFA fund.
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Gift In Your Will
A legacy to the Blundell's is one of the most meaningful and enduring gifts you can make.
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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.
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Best Wishes from The Development Office & Old Blundellian Club
Ben Boswell (FH 2000-02), Director of Development
Linda Bulpin, Development Coordinator
Katie Kogler, Event Coordinator
Janet Wooff (GH 1980-82), Old Blundellian Club Secretary
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Development Office
Email: devoffice@blundells.org
Phone: 01884 232324
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The Old Blundellian Club
Email: obclub@obclub.co.uk
Phone: 01884 232010
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