The 2022 Arrow Trophy permitted the return of pre-covid normality after a couple of years of disruption – gone were the mandatory lateral flows, stifling of coughs and the imminent threat of losing a member of crew to a positive test! As is now the status quo for the OM sailing club, for this years’ […]
The 126th Marlburian Club AGM will take place via Zoom on Monday 31st October at 7.00pm. The agenda and timings for the evening are listed below. Following the AGM itself, there will be a fascinating talk from the first recipient of the newly launched ‘OM of the Year’ award. This annual award aims to highlight […]
Thursday, 24th November 2022 7.30pm, The Memorial Hall The Lecture will be given by OM, Richard Villar (PR 1966-71), and is entitled ‘Winged Scalpel: A Surgeon at the Frontline of Disaster’ A former Cambridge-based orthopaedic surgeon, Richard was previously the Regimental Medical Officer to the SAS and a Team Leader for the UK’s Disaster Response […]
Sam Barclay (C2 2001-06) was joined by two current parents Rupert Tate and Alistair Mordaunt at rackets during the Festival of Sport. They rotated players on and off over 90 minutes. Later in the day, Rob Wakely played the Headmaster of Pinewood School who was the Public Schools Singles and Doubles Champion in 1997. They […]
This was a mix-and-match afternoon in which the enjoyment of sport on both sides was prioritised over recording the scores. The three OMs showed amazing skills after years of no Fives! They took on, and then partnered with the pupils, who all rose to the challenge of playing with adults. There was some very high-quality […]
After nearly three years away, Marlborough College is delighted to be holding an informal drinks reception in the Glass House at Hotel Fort Canning in Singapore on Thursday 17th November from 6pm – 8pm and we hope you will be able to join us. The evening will be an opportunity for the wider Marlborough Community, alumni […]
After nearly three years away, Marlborough College is delighted to be holding an informal drinks reception in the Harcourt Suite at the Hong Kong Club on Tuesday 15th November from 6pm – 8pm and we hope you will be able to join us. The evening will be an opportunity for the wider Marlborough Community, alumni […]
The OM rugby team, the Malones had a conclusive victory of 7-47 to the Malones at this year’s Festival of Sports. Congratulations are due to: Toby Baines (BH 2012-17 William Beattie (SU 2011-16) Finn Campbell (C1 2010 15) Zak Chukwuemeka (SU 2016-21) Joshua Clarke (TU 2009-14) Lucas Cloves (SU 2014-19) William Cook (SU 2014-19) Ollie […]
A fantastic afternoon of squash was had at the Festival of Sport, with Alex Wildman (C2 1984-89) winning the Harold Rose Bowl Trophy in a competitive final of high-quality squash against fellow OM, Mark Skull (C1 1974-79).
The Old Marlburian Football Club (OMFC) won 4-2 against the 1st XI at this year’s Festival of Sport. Congratulations are due to: Joe Hare (C3 1999-2004) James Archer (C3 2003-08) Alexander Azis (CO 2004-09) Alexander Callender (SU 2010-15) Sebastian Callender (SU 2013-18) Benjamin Davies (C3 2007-12) Rob Guppy (C3 2002-07) Nick Horowitz (C3 2002-07) Alexander […]
Acclaimed Artist, Teacher and former Head of Art at Marlborough College, Robin Child (CR 1971-92) will be exhibiting a collection of his work at Marlborough College in the Mount House Gallery from Saturday 5th November until Saturday 10th December. This exhibition marks just over 50 years since Robin came to Marlborough. He was appointed Head […]
You are invited to attend a service of Thanksgiving for the life of John Hugh Isaacson on Saturday 29th October 2022 at 2.30pm At St George’s Church, Preshute Lane, Marlborough, Wiltshire, SN8 – 1AU For those wishing to make a Donation in John’s memory, we invite you to give to ALZHEIMER’s RESEARCH Please then join […]
A Memorial Service will be held for Sir Christopher Hogg at the Grosvenor Chapel, 24 South Audley Street, London W1K 2PA, on 3rd November 2022 at 11.30 am. The family would be grateful if you would kindly let them know if you plan to attend by emailing; thea@indigoandivyevents.com. Sir Christopher Hogg, who died in December […]
The tale of Gargery family continues in this first of three books in the second Trilogy. Volume II, Conscience and the Gargerys is due in October, and Volume III, Politics and the Gargerys, in December 2022. Marriage and the Gargerys continues the saga from The Estella Trilogy on the independence of women within love and […]
The 126th Marlburian Club AGM will take place via Zoom on Monday 31st October at 7.00pm. To join the meeting you will need to register by clicking the ‘Book Now’ button below and we will send the zoom link and password, closer to the date. Book Now The agenda and timings for the evening are […]
The Class of 2017 gathered in London on Thursday 20th September for their 5 Year Reunion Celebration.
Known in the Marlborough community as a historical author, former Mayor, and Wiltshire Councillor, Nick Fogg has been elected a Fellow of the RHS. Founded in 1868, the RHS is a successful learned society, membership organisation, and charity with a 150-year history. The award is in relation to the importance of his increasing number of […]
An almighty powerhouse, the sun could make a monumental impact on our energy needs. However, at present we can only harness a fraction of its strength. Join Mark Tidmarsh (B3 1983-87) to find out how the emergence of new technologies and overcoming challenges to deployment are helping us to turn our sun in to a […]
Based on the BBC Radio 4 comedy by Mark Evans, the Watermill theatre presented Bleak Expectations. An imitation of the work of Charles Dickens, taking its name from Bleak House and Great Expectations, Bleak Expectations tells the story of young Pip Bin; a tragic half orphan, hopeless romantic and would-be-hero. Having graduated in 2021 from […]
Following the very sad news of the death of Her Majesty The Queen as a mark of respect we will not be going ahead with the Marlburian Monday talk entitled ‘My Oar-Some Adventure: Rowing Across the Atlantic’ by Lebby Eyres (C2 1987-89) at 8pm on Monday 17th September.
Ian was born in 1923 in Brasted, Kent, and grew up at Thatches, the thatched house built for his parents on nearby Brasted Chart by his maternal grandfather. His younger brother Christopher was born four years later, with Treacher-Collins syndrome, a rare calcium deficiency which required a great deal of medical care, special schools, and […]