Stonyhurst Association

Stonyhurst Association The Stonyhurst Association’s primary objective is to foster a strong spirit of union amongst past pupils and friends of Stonyhurst College.

This spirit of union has been fostered in a variety of ways reflecting the spirit of succeeding generations. Recently, this has been evidence by a strong charitable emphasis, embedded with similar developments within the College. This was formalised in 1985, when the Association was granted charitable status by the Charity Commission.

13/06/2026

🔴 ⚠️ CANCELLATION ⚠️ 🔴

Unfortunately, due to waterlogged pitches following the recent heavy rain, today's OS vs Pupil Cricket Match has been cancelled. 🌧️🏏

The OS vs Pupil Croquet Match is still going ahead on the Front Lawns, and spectators are very welcome to come along and support the players. ⛳

🏏☀️ This Saturday – OS vs Students Cricket & Croquet! ☀️🏏Join us this Saturday for a fantastic afternoon of sport as our...
10/06/2026

🏏☀️ This Saturday – OS vs Students Cricket & Croquet! ☀️🏏

Join us this Saturday for a fantastic afternoon of sport as our OS and student teams go head-to-head in both cricket and croquet.

🏏 Cricket – 12.00 noon on the Cricket Flats
🏑 Croquet – 12.00 noon on the Front Lawns

All are welcome to come along and support the teams. Bring a picnic, relax with family and friends, and, with a bit of luck, enjoy some summer sunshine while watching the action unfold.

We look forward to seeing you there! 🌞🍓🧺🏏🏑

My Dear Mother: Letters Home from an English Soldier, 1933–1951Edited by Hugh Trappes-Lomax OS 61The Stonyhurst Associat...
01/06/2026

My Dear Mother: Letters Home from an English Soldier, 1933–1951
Edited by Hugh Trappes-Lomax OS 61

The Stonyhurst Association is delighted to be the sole stockist of this remarkable book by Hugh Trappes-Lomax.

A remarkable collection of letters sent home from India, Palestine and the Gold Coast by Nicholas Trappes-Lomax OS 1929 to his mother in Lancashire has been transformed into far more than a wartime archive.

Through these vivid and personal letters, Hugh paints a fascinating portrait of his father’s life, tracing his journey from the Lancashire Fusiliers to the Pay Corps against the backdrop of a rapidly changing world and the final decades of the British Empire.

Blending family history, military life, Catholic recusancy and the customs of a now largely vanished era, My Dear Mother offers an engaging and deeply human insight into twentieth-century Britain and beyond.

Perfect for readers interested in military history, social history, Lancashire heritage and personal memoirs.

📚 My Dear Mother is exclusively available to purchase from the Stonyhurst Association Office for £15. All proceeds will kindly be donated in support of the good work of the Stonyhurst Association.

Monday 6 JulyOS Revisit Stonyhurst & Museum TourOS and their families are invited back to Stonyhurst for our FREE Revisi...
28/05/2026

Monday 6 July
OS Revisit Stonyhurst & Museum Tour

OS and their families are invited back to Stonyhurst for our FREE Revisit Stonyhurst event. Take a walk down memory lane, explore the College, discover what’s changed, and reconnect with familiar places and faces.

Lunch is on us 🍽️

📍 Stonyhurst College
🎟️ Free entry | Registration required

👉 Book here https://tinyurl.com/25jmt7sb

Why not also book a guided tour of the Stonyhurst Museum, the oldest museum in the English-speaking world? Discover remarkable objects dating back to 1609, including fascinating connections to Shakespeare, Tolkien and Conan Doyle.

🎟️ Special Revisit Stonyhurst rates
£10 Adults | £8 Young Adults (16–18) | Free for Under 16s

The College Admissions team will be visiting Germany this June and would be delighted to welcome members of the Stonyhur...
27/05/2026

The College Admissions team will be visiting Germany this June and would be delighted to welcome members of the Stonyhurst family to a series of drinks receptions in Berlin, Frankfurt and Munich.

These relaxed gatherings are a lovely opportunity to reconnect with fellow OS and meet members of the Admissions team.

📍 Berlin – Wednesday 10 June
📍 Frankfurt – Thursday 11 June
📍 Munich – Friday 12 June

Please see the invitation below for full venue details and RSVP information.

We were delighted to welcome OS 1976 back to Stonyhurst last weekend as they celebrated their 50 Year Reunion.The celebr...
22/05/2026

We were delighted to welcome OS 1976 back to Stonyhurst last weekend as they celebrated their 50 Year Reunion.

The celebrations began on Friday evening with a reunion dinner at the Savile Club in London, where almost 50 members of the year group gathered before some of them made the journey back to Stonyhurst for Sunday’s events.

Sunday began with Mass in St Peter’s Church, celebrated by Fr Tim Curtis SJ, who also kindly blessed a commemorative plaque after the service. The group then made their way to five newly planted cherry trees, gifted by the year group in memory of friends from their year who have passed away.

After lunch in the Bayley Room, the group enjoyed tours of the College and the Collections, spending the afternoon sharing memories, catching up with old friends, and returning to places that still hold such strong connections for so many of them.

Stonyhurst College is delighted to be visiting Germany this June. 🇩🇪Mrs Wright, Head of Global Education, and Louise Hyd...
13/05/2026

Stonyhurst College is delighted to be visiting Germany this June. 🇩🇪

Mrs Wright, Head of Global Education, and Louise Hyde, Senior Admissions Registrar, will be visiting:

📍 Berlin - 10 June
📍 Frankfurt - 11 June
📍 Munich - evening of 12 June and morning of 13 June

They would be delighted to meet prospective families and look forward to catching up with new, current, and former families during informal drinks receptions each evening.

Further details will be shared closer to the time.

They look forward to seeing many of you in Germany soon.

We're proud to support Max Buxton OS 2023, who is competing in the 2026 British Touring Car Championship (BTCC) behind t...
11/05/2026

We're proud to support Max Buxton OS 2023, who is competing in the 2026 British Touring Car Championship (BTCC) behind the wheel of his Toyota Corolla.
Max is taking on the challenge of one of the world's most competitive racing series, but his mission extends far beyond the track. As an official Wildlife Emergency Ambassador, Max is using his platform to raise vital awareness for endangered species and frontline conservation efforts.
Inspired by the Stonyhurst motto "Quant Je Puis" - as much as I can - Max is pushing himself not just to compete at the highest level of motorsport, but to make a meaningful difference for the natural world.
For Max, this season is about more than just the race. It's about giving back to a cause close to his heart. Support and awareness raised will go towards the Wildlife Emergency Fund, providing urgent care and protection for animals in crisis across the globe.
If you would like to follow Max's progress and support his advocacy for wildlife, you can do so here:
Instagram: Max Buxton Holden | BTCC Driver () • Instagram photos and videos Fundraising: Wildlife Emergency Fund ()• Instagram photos and videos
Wishing you the very best of luck for the rest of the season, Max, we'll be cheering you on! 🏎️🐾

We are delighted to share a wonderful update celebrating two outstanding OS brothers Barry O'Driscoll OS 60 and John O'D...
29/04/2026

We are delighted to share a wonderful update celebrating two outstanding OS brothers Barry O'Driscoll OS 60 and John O'Driscoll OS 71.

Back in 2009, to mark Barry’s Presidency of the Stonyhurst Association, Irish OS came together to fund a commemorative plaque at the newly redeveloped Lansdowne Road stadium, proudly reading:
“Barry & John O’Driscoll – Ireland, Stonyhurst”

Recently, at the All Ireland League Finals, John revisited the plaque, a special moment reflecting not just personal achievement, but a shared legacy between two brothers who have given so much to the game of rugby.

Barry represented Ireland four times and went on to become a leading voice in player welfare, serving as Medical Officer for the IRFU and at World Rugby level. His principled stance on concussion and player safety has left a lasting impact on the sport.

John enjoyed a remarkable international career, earning 26 caps for Ireland and representing the British & Irish Lions on two tours, including six Test matches. Following his playing days, he dedicated years to rugby governance at national and international level a commitment now recognised in his role as President of the IRFU.

Together, Barry and John represent the very best of Stonyhurst , excellence, integrity, and lifelong contribution both on and off the field.

A legacy to be incredibly proud of. 👏

Film Club at Farm Street Church – Thursday 30 April 2026The Tim Hetherington Film Club returns on Thursday 30 April in A...
27/04/2026

Film Club at Farm Street Church – Thursday 30 April 2026

The Tim Hetherington Film Club returns on Thursday 30 April in Arrupe Hall (6.30pm for a 7.00pm start).

This month’s film is The Angels’ Share (2012), a warm and quietly funny comedy-drama from Ken Loach. It follows Robbie, a young man given one last chance to turn his life around, who finds unexpected inspiration during a visit to a whisky distillery.

Relaxed and engaging, the film has been described as an uplifting story of redemption, and was awarded the Jury Prize at the Cannes Film Festival.

There is no charge to attend. Refreshments will be available, with donations welcome.

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