Regional Lunch - Bedford April 2015
30 April 2015
A very successful OA Regional Lunch was held in Bedford on Wednesday 28th April '15. The Horse & Jockey, in the tranquil village of Ravensden, was suggested by Robin Willmott (SHO1940-44) and provided the ideal setting for a social get together. The Headmaster, James Fowler, joined the gathering for a pre-lunch drink in the bar before a splendid, three course meal. The occasion was an opportunity for friends to reminisce about their school days and to hear how Aldenham pupils are doing today, with some excellent academic and sporting achievements to report. James was delighted to be able to tell the 28 guests that the School had recently been visited by a member of the Good Schools Guide's editorial team and they will be reporting their findings in the next issue of their publication. He quoted:"Break times see pupils congregate 'en masse' on the field, with cross year group socialising in evidence everywhere. "We're like a family, everyone knows everyone" said one happy student. Pupils, without exception, seem totally at ease with the school and are one of the most social and understatedly confident bunches we've met; quite possibly one of the happiest too."This summed up the success of the School today and judging by this friendly, regional OA event has been a strength for many years - long may it continue.