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The OW Society exists to create a supportive and lifelong relationship between OWs of all generations and the Wellington Family. Semper Domus Floreat!

Welcome to the OW Society - What you make of the Society is up to you, but our main aim of communication works only if we know where you are. If you are a Life Member, the Wellington Year Book is your due for the rest of your life, for that is part of what your subscription covers. Please keep us up-to-date with your address in the years ahead, on Facebook, or by letter, telephone or email to the OW Office at College, [email protected]

There is also the this Website, www.owsociety.com, which includes details of forthcoming events, sports fixtures, results and match reports, updated news and photos from events involving OWs wherever they happen to be. Your involvement in the OW Society matters to us and we welcome ideas for the future success of the Society, especially in this rapidly changing world. Please let us know how we might serve you better.

29/10/2026

Earlier this month, over 50 OWs working across the property and real estate sector came together for an informal evening of networking in London.

The event was a fantastic opportunity for OWs to make new connections, share experiences from across the industry and support young OWs interested in careers in the sector.

A huge thank you to Max Durnford (L 14, OW Property Rep) for organising the evening, and to Grosvenor for kindly hosting us.

Thank you to everyone who attended - it was wonderful to see so many OWs coming together and making the most of the Wellington network!

Could you help us host a future OW event? We're always looking for new and interesting venues for our networking and social events. If you or your organisation might be able to offer a space, we'd love to hear from you! Please get in touch via [email protected]

28/10/2026

Congratulations to Michael McCreadie (L 15), whose technology business, Keepr, has been nominated in the Future of AI category at the EASIES.

Michael founded his first business, Kit Keeper, while studying at the University of York, initially offering a storage service to fellow students. Since then, the business has grown and evolved into Keepr, an AI-powered platform designed to make storage simpler and more accessible.

We spoke to Michael about his entrepreneurial journey, the inspiration behind Keepr, and his advice for current Wellington pupils and young OWs interested in entrepreneurship.

Click here to read the full interview and show your support for Keepr by casting your vote before voting closes tomorrow, 29 October: https://www.wellycom.net/2026/10/28/michael-mccreadie-l-15-from-student-start-up-to-ai-innovation/

26/10/2026

Last month, the OW Cross Country Club (OWXC) took part in the annual Alumni Cross Country Race on Wimbledon Common 🏃

First held in 1953, this long-standing event brings together former pupils from schools across the country for a five-mile race, with runners of all ages competing for a range of individual and team trophies.

This year, 12 OW runners represented Wellington, achieving some fantastic results across the various competitions, including 2nd place in the Old Brentwood Trophy, the team trophy for runners aged 40 and over.

Alex Barnes (Bl 95) was the first OW across the finish line, placing 32nd out of 136 runners, closely followed by Hugo Cox (A 93) and Ian Picton (T 01) in 33rd and 34th place respectively.

A huge well done to everyone who took part, and a special thank you to Garry Lloyd (M 63, OWXC Rep) for organising the OW team and continuing to fly the flag for Wellington!

Interested in getting involved in OW sports? Click here to find out more about the OWXC and explore our other OW sports societies, from football and rugby 7s to sailing and padel: https://www.wellycom.net/old-wellingtonian-society/ow-sports-clubs/

21/10/2026

With just a few weeks to go, we’re looking forward to welcoming OWs to a series of reunions this November! 🧡

Whether it’s been 10, 30 or 45 years since you left Wellington, these events are a wonderful opportunity to catch up with old friends, reconnect with familiar faces and reminisce about your time at College.

🧡 10-Year Reunion (Class of 2016) | Friday 13 November at The Exhibit, Balham. Dushy Clarke and Jonathan White will be joining us - who else would you like to see there?

🧡 45-Year Reunion (Class of 1981) | Friday 20 November at Bonds, Mayfair.

🧡 30-Year Reunion (Class of 1996) | Saturday 21 November at Wellington College.

And looking ahead to December...

🎄 Old Wellingtonian Carol Service | Tuesday 8 December at All Souls Langham Place, London. Open to OWs, current and former parents, and their guests.

We hope to see lots of familiar faces at these upcoming events! Find out more and book your tickets here: https://www.wellycom.net/all-events/

20/10/2026

With David Harrison's 90th birthday coming up soon, his family are putting together a memory book with messages from his former pupils, colleagues and friends.

David arrived at Wellington in 1968 to teach physics, and was involved in rugby and athletics from the get go. He then joined the Picton as housemaster until 1993. After that, he took on the role of Head of Science, which he maintained until he retired in 1997.

If you would like to contribute to the book and share your memories of David, please email them to [email protected] by Friday 13 November 2026. Please include your name, House and leaving year, connection to David, your message and any photos.

Thank you for helping David's family make his birthday extra special!

15/10/2026

Life Beyond Wellington Week 2026 🌟

What a week! From Careers Speed Networking to inspiring talks on engineering, creativity, entrepreneurship and finance, Life Beyond Wellington Week was packed with opportunities to explore what life beyond College could look like.

Across the week, around 450 pupils engaged with 45 OWs, parents and guest speakers, gaining valuable insights, advice and inspiration for the future.

A huge thank you to everyone who helped make the week such a success!

🔗 Read the full round-up here: https://www.wellingtoncollege.org.uk/news-events/life-beyond-wellington-week-2026/

09/10/2026

🎓 Meet our OW University Ambassadors!

We’re delighted to introduce our third cohort of OW University Ambassadors, ready to share their experiences and help current Wellington pupils navigate life beyond Wellington!

From choosing a course to gap year opportunities and settling into university life, our Ambassadors are here to offer friendly advice and first-hand insights.

👉 Swipe through to meet our Ambassadors! Sixth Form pupils can connect with them directly through Wellington Connect Global.

A huge thank you to our OWs for volunteering their time to support the next generation of Wellingtonians! 💙

Are you an OW currently at university? We'd love to hear from you! Email [email protected] to find out how you can become an Ambassador.

07/10/2026

Exeter, you were great! 🎓️🍻

Thank you so much to everyone who joined Tim Rothwell and Will O'Brien in Exeter for our OW University Visit. These events are a great way for OWs to catch up with friends and meet other OWs studying at or near to their university.

For all upcoming OW events and reunions, including our annual OW Carol Service, visit: https://www.wellycom.net/all-events/

06/10/2026

Introducing our Life Beyond Wellington Week speakers!

Throughout the week, pupils will hear from professionals across a range of industries, gaining first-hand insights into different career paths, practical advice and opportunities beyond Wellington.

Following Saturday’s Careers Speed Networking event, the programme continues with talks covering a variety of industries and career pathways, from engineering to entrepreneurship.

Many of our speakers are Old Wellingtonians, parents and friends of the College, and we are incredibly grateful to our community for sharing their time, experience and advice with the next generation. Thank you!

The talks are open to pupils in all year groups and there is no need to book. Parents, please do encourage your child to come along and make the most of the week!

Interested in supporting Life Beyond Wellington? We are always keen to hear from members of our community who would like to get involved. Please email [email protected] with a short professional bio.

05/10/2026

On Saturday, we kicked off Life Beyond Wellington Week 2026 with our flagship Careers Speed Networking event.

Almost 200 pupils from across the College took part, meeting 36 parent and OW volunteers representing a wide range of industries, from politics and journalism to finance, medicine and many more.

The event provides pupils with a valuable opportunity to explore different career paths, hear first-hand from professionals about their experiences, ask questions and develop their networking skills.

A huge thank you to all our parent and OW volunteers for generously giving their time and sharing their experience and advice, and to everyone who helped make the event such a success.

Life Beyond Wellington Week continues this week with a series of industry-themed talks taking place each evening. Pupils are highly encouraged to come along and get involved!

Address

The Old Wellingtonian Society, Wellington College
Crowthorne
RG457

Website

https://www.wellycom.net/old-wellingtonian-society/, https://www.wellycom.net/

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