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The Friends of Borlase (FoB) is a non-profit organisation comprised of parents and other supporters of students at Sir William Borlase Grammar School.

29/10/2026

🎄 Tickets are selling fast for our Christmas Wreath Making Workshop with the wonderful anya_thegarden_fairy !

Join us on Thursday 26th November, 7- 9 pm for a festive evening of wreath making, fizz and mince pies - the perfect start to the Christmas season.

Tickets are £55 and include a welcome festive cocktail or fizz, mince pies and hot drinks. Grab yours before they’re gone!

👉 https://buy.stripe.com/5kQ3cxdx8ehPbRsedH7N603

We can’t wait to welcome you to what promises to be a really special evening. 🌿✨

29/10/2026

⏰ Last chance to enter the October Win for Borlase draw!

The October draw closes in just a couple of days - don’t miss your chance to win! Tickets are just £2 each, and every entry helps raise vital funds for the school.

🎟️ One-off ticket (£2): www.winforborlase.co.uk
📅 Annual subscription (£22): www.winforborlase.co.uk/subscriptions

Good luck, everyone!

17/10/2026

What a night! 🎭

A huge thank you to every single one of our volunteers who made last night’s comedy night such a success, especially with the unexpected Wi-Fi issues. The team went above and beyond to find a solution and keep the bar flowing, and we couldn’t be more grateful.

A special mention to our bar leads Mike and Rifat, and to Vibhin, who came in especially to help get things sorted - you’re all superstars ⭐

Thanks also to the brilliant Laughing Chili Comedy & Events and to , , and for a fantastic evening of laughs; you were all top class!

Our incredible volunteer team:
Set-up: Sian H., Adriana C., Martina H., Shannon H., Sophie B
Bar service: Claudia J., Marco P., Sasha M., Claire R., Anna S.
Interval drinks: Jack C., Angela R., Tom C.
100 Prize Board: Susie G., Zara B.
Clear-up: Matt J., Nicola J., Eun-Seok K., Yendamo K., Martina

We are so lucky to have such a dedicated and resourceful team behind us. Thank you all! 🙌

And of course, a huge thank you to everyone who came along and supported the bar - every penny raised goes directly back to the school.

11/10/2026

🎉 SOLD OUT! Comedy Night - Friday 16th October!

We're thrilled to announce that Comedy Night is completely sold out - thank you so much to everyone who's booked!

Here's your final lineup for what's going to be a brilliant evening:

🎤 Mandy Muden - Britain's Got Talent live finalist, comedian and magician with razor-sharp wit - closing the show!
🎤 Mike Cox - making his mark on the comedy circuit with sharply written gags and views on life
🎤 Phil Dinsdale - ex steelworker with a unique blend of observation and good old-fashioned jokes
🎤 Philip Simon - award-winning comedian known for his quick wit and relatable humour

Bar opens 7.15pm | Show 8.30-11pm | Strict 18+

See you Friday! 😂💚

11/10/2026

👏 Thank you to everyone who came along to our AGM on Thursday!

It was a really lovely evening with some great discussion - we've got lots of exciting plans for the year ahead, and it was brilliant to share them with you all.

And as always, a huge thank you to all our wonderful volunteers who give up their time to support our events and help raise vital funds for the school - we couldn't do it without you! 💚

Stay tuned for event updates coming soon!

06/10/2026

🎄 Christmas Wreath Workshop - Thursday 26th November!

We are so excited to announce that the incredibly talented Anya Lautenbach - Sunday Times bestselling author and digital creator known and loved by many as anya_thegarden_fairy - will be hosting our Christmas Wreath Workshop again this November!

Anya is a passionate gardener, champion of neurodiversity and advocate for the positive impact horticulture can have on mental health. We feel very lucky to have her back leading what promises to be another truly special evening!

Join us on Thursday 26th November, 7pm - 9pm at Sir William Borlase's Grammar School to create your own beautiful Christmas wreath, enjoy a festive cocktail or fizz on arrival, mince pies and hot drinks throughout.

Tickets are £55 each, and all proceeds go towards creating brand new pastoral support areas for our students - so every ticket really does make a difference! 💚

👉 Spaces are limited - book now to avoid disappointment: https://buy.stripe.com/5kQ3cxdx8ehPbRsedH7N603

06/10/2026

📢 Reminder - FoB AGM is THIS Thursday!

Just a quick reminder that our Annual General Meeting is this Thursday, 8th October at 7pm at The Barn, The Two Brewers in Marlow.

It's been a brilliant year and we've got lots to share - including the outdoor gym update and exciting plans for the year ahead. Everyone is welcome!

Hope to see you there! 💚

03/10/2026

🎉 October draw is now open!

Congratulations to Claire Goodchild, who won September's draw with ticket number 219, winning £175 - and a huge thank you to Claire for so kindly donating £75 of her winnings back to the school! 💚

A big thank you to everyone who has entered the lottery this year - and a special mention to all those who have signed up for a monthly subscription. Your ongoing support makes such a difference!

October's draw is now open - fancy your chances this month?

One-off ticket (£2): www.winforborlase.co.uk
Annual subscription (£22): www.winforborlase.co.uk/subscriptions

Good luck, everyone! 🍀

28/09/2026

📢 Friends of Borlase AGM - Thursday 8th October!

All parents and supporters are warmly invited to join us for our Annual General Meeting - and this year we're in a brilliant new venue!

Join us at The Barn at The Two Brewers in Marlow for what promises to be a really positive evening. We'll look back at an incredible year of fundraising, including hitting our £25k Outdoor Gym target, and share our exciting plans for the year ahead.

On the agenda:

Current finances
Outdoor gym update
Pastoral care area fundraising
2026/27 event plans
Bar committee
Auction strategy
Spends (Ed Goodall)
Voting in of committee members
Q&A

Whether you're a regular face or completely new to Friends of Borlase, everyone is welcome. Come along, find out what we're up to, and get involved!

Thursday 8th October | 7pm | The Barn, The Two Brewers, Marlow

Hope to see you there! 💚

28/09/2026

😂 Don't miss out - grab the last remaining tickets for our Comedy Night!

Following our sell-out May event, we're thrilled to bring you another brilliant night of stand-up comedy at Sir William Borlase's Grammar School Mountfield Theatre on Friday 16th October!

What a lineup we've got:

🎤 Jeff Stevenson - in show business since the age of 14, starting out as a child actor in Bugsy Malone!

🎤 Mandy Muden - Britain's Got Talent semi-finalist, comedian and magician with razor-sharp wit

🎤 Mike Cox - making his mark on the comedy circuit with sharply written gags and views on life

🎤 Phil Dinsdale - ex steelworker with a unique blend of observation and good old-fashioned jokes

Friday 16th October | Bar opens 7.15pm | Show 8.30-11pm | Strict 18+

Tickets are £20 - don't leave it too late!

👉 https://buy.stripe.com/aFa00l78KflT2gS9Xr7N602

Address

Sir William Borlase's Grammar School, West Street
Marlow
SL72BR

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