New York Dinner

A wonderful dinner at the Harvard Club in New York organised by Patrick Russell U68.

San Francisco Lunch

Many thanks to Marc and Vicki Vallancey R78 for entertaining the OGs at their home in Los Gatos.

Los Angeles Dinner

Thank you to Mike Flynn U75 for organising this impromptu gathering of those OGs unable to make it to Los Gatos.

Magical Madrid

Congratulations to James Scanlan (S86), John Scanlan (S54) and Iban Ortuzar (S88) for organising a wonderful weekend.

Hong Kong Reunites

Huge thanks to Justin McLennan (C87) for organising another fantastic reunion in Hong Kong.

Tim Coghlan U65

Tim will be on Radio 4 on Monday 8th November at 11.00am with actor Timothy West talking about the canal, railway and vintage car writer Tom Rolt.

Arrow Trophy

Huge thanks to Ben Knowles (R86) for organising a suberb sailing weekend.

Brazil Weekend

Many thanks to Alan Morgan (S59) for organising this year's gathering in Brazil.

The Old Gregorian

Hot off the press! The 2010 edition of The Old Gregorian is now available. To order your copy click here.

Tom Barton B66

Congratulations to Tom Barton (B66) on his appointment as Master of The Worshipful Company of Paviors

London Dinner

120 OGs enjoyed dinner at The East India Club with a further 40 joining for drinks.

Annual Property Lunch

Many thanks to Charles Sandy (C85) and Peter White (B85) for organising another wonderful Property Lunch.

Petre Society Lunch

The third Petre Society lunch took place at Downside on Thursday 30th September.

DOGS Dinner

Huge thanks to John Spiller (R70) for organising another wonderful reunion in Dubai.

OG RFC

Simon Halliday (S77), new Chairman of OG RFC pictured here on the left with Zak Attar (C89) enjoy the rugby AGM and social.

Carols in Chelsea

The Downside Chamber Choir entertained almost 100 friends and OGs at the Holy Redeemer in Chelsea.

Winemaking in Wallhausen

Grateful thanks to Felix zu Salm Salm (C00) for giving Guy Sankey (S10) and Joseph Mahon (B10) valuable work experience in his vineyard.

North West Dinner

Many thanks to Neil and Theresia Cadwallader (Ra 76) for organising the inaugural OG North West dinner.

Reunion in Chile

Dom James and Abbot Richard visit the manquehue movement in Chile and enjoy a reunion with OGs.

1971 First XV Lunching in London

Many thanks to Nick Wilcockson (B71) for organising a wonderful reunion of the 1971 First XV.

OGGS Summer Meeting

Neil Cook (C66), Abbot Kevin Taggart (S49) and John Cummings (S51) get ready to tee off.

OG/OA/OW gather in the City

Paris Gathering

Many thanks to Philip Morris (R79) for organising a wonderful reunion in Paris in May.

Wanderers Bow Out

The Downside Wanderers sadly lost to Charterhouse Friars at the second round of The Cricketer Cup.

From Essex to Rome

Congratulations to Brian Mooney (U66) who has recently completed a pilgrimage on foot from his home in Essex to Rome.

Good Luck Justin!

Best of luck to Justin Hansen (S78) as he begins his 20 day journey.

Edinburgh Entertains

Many thanks to Rory MacLachlan (Ra76) for organising a wonderful reunion in Edinburgh.

Cricketer Cup Success

Congratulations to The Wanderers on beating Haileybury Hermits in the first round of the Cricketer Cup.

Wolfson Winner

Congratulations to Professor Dominic Lieven (R69) on being awarded the highly prestigious 2010 Wolfson Prize for his book Russia Against Napoleon. Dominic visited Downside on 18th June and gave a lecture as part of the Abbot's forum.

90 Reunite

Many thanks to Marcos Fernandez Pardo (R90) who kindly hosted a reunion for the Class of 1990 at his excellent restaurant Iberica on Friday 11th June.

Sunny Cider

Anthony Steiner (B60) tries to perfect the art of "Cider Throwing" with the reigning cider throwing champion at this year's Royal Bath and West Show.

Jebel Toubkal Conquered

Congratulations to James Cottrell (B83) and the team who successfully climbed Jebel Toubkal in Morocco.  A fantastic achievement for a most deserving cause.

20:20 Cricket - Downside Wanderers v. Stratton Warriors

Thanks to Will Kirkpatrick for organising a wonderful evening on 3rd June.

Worth Abbey elects new Abbot

Father Kevin Taggart, (S49) has been elected Abbot of Worth Abbey following the Abbatial Election held on 2nd June. He takes over from Abbot Christopher Jamison (R69) who has been Abbot since July 2002.

OGGS Spring Meeting at The Berkshire

Easter Retreat 2010

A wonderful weekend at Downside for the Triduum.

Will Campbell-Lamerton (B09)

Will Campbell-Lamerton (B09) is now out in Tanzania volunteering as an assistant teacher at Ngateu Secondary School.

Patrick Dacey (U86)

Patrick ran the London marathon to raise money for Downside Fisher Youth Club.

Michael Noakes (B50)

OGGs triumph at the Halford Hewitt

The team got through to the third round for the first time since 1975

London Media Lunch

OGs in the Media industry met up on March 24th....

James Grew (C-R06) new position

James Grew has been elected as the new Chairman for the OMV

Edward Tambling (B06)

Congratulations are due for Edward's recent appointment....

Michael Liddell's Piano Rectical

Michael Liddell (B84) put on a wonderful perfomance at The Theatre in Chipping Norton

Tamsyn Mills welcomes you all to the new Parish Centre

Tamsyn Richardson-Aitken, nee Mills (C95) returns to Downside to run the new Pastoral Centre

Frank Quinlan (C30)

Frank Quinlan (C30) celebrated his 100th birthday with a wonderful surprise.

The first OG / OA Bangkok reunion

Thank you to Peter Lucas (S65), for planning a successful reunion incorporating many spectacular attractions.

DOGS Dinner 2009

OGs meet in Dubai for another successful reunion. Thank you to John Spiller (R70) for his excellent organisation and to Jan de Haldevang for starting the Dubai Reunion several years ago.

OGs Reunite in Dublin

Almost 40 OGs made their way to the Kildare Street Club for the Dublin Dinner.

2009 Queen's Royal Hussars

OGs remember the Charge of The Light Brigade.

Old Benedictine School Community 2009 Brazil Gathering

Well done to Alan Morgan (S59) for organising yet another annual gathering of “Old Benedictines” in Brazil.

Iron Man Jan!

Jan Timmerman (B95) seated, thanks his friends and supporters after competing in the ITU Long Distance Triathlon World Championships in Perth.

St Gregory's Society London Dinner

This year's dinner was even bigger and better than ever before with over 100 OGs attending the dinner and a further 50 joining for drinks.

Downside Sails In

A crew of OGs put together by Ben Knowles (R86) pictured with Peter White (B85) competed in the Arrow Trophy Regatta on the 3rd and 4th October.

Annual Property Lunch

Many thanks to Charles Sandy (C85) pictured left with Robert Martine (U80) for organising another wonderful event.

Petre Society Lunch

All Petre Society members have pledged a legacy to Downside and meet once a year for a special Mass in the Abbey Church and lunch with the Monastic Community.

Hot off the Press

The 2009 edition of The Old Gregorian magazine under its new editor, Roddy Mellotte (S60), is now available.

2009 Hong Kong Dinner

Many thanks to Justin McLennan (C87) for organising another wonderful reunion on Thursday 17th September. 

OGGS Autumn Meeting

A beautiful sunny day at Frilford Heath Golf Club for the OGs Autumn meeting.

Calling all Sailors

Ben Knowles (R86) and Finn Houlihan (R94) have entered a Downside boat into a sailing regatta that is exclusively for UK schools and need a few more crew.

Old Gregorians in Australia

On Sunday August 16th. 30 OG’s and their partners welcomed Mark Grinsell, house master of Roberts to Sydney at the Royal Sydney Yacht Squadron Kirribilli … it was also a good excuse to get together again.

Downside Wanderers vs Old Harrovians at Harrow

The decision to field was met by a fairly unenthusiastic response: Saturday morning is never a good time for an OG to be standing out in the sun, let alone exercising! (14/08/09)

Abbot Richard Yeo re-elected

Abbot Richard Yeo (U65) has been re-elected Abbot President of the English Benedictine Congregation for a third (four year) term. Very many congratulations to him from the whole Gregorian Family. (12/08/09)

Solemn Profession

Dom Benet Watt made his Solemn Profession on Sunday 12th July. Again, many congratulations from us all. (12/08/09)

Work Experience

Many thanks to those OGs who have provided valuable work experience for pupils over the holidays. (12/08/09)

Downside Wanderers Cricket Club

The Downside Wanderers Cricket Club has enjoyed a successful July, beating Abingdon easily before gaining a draw at Brook CC. (12/08/09)

Eton 3Q Triathlon

Declan O'Dempsey (S/Ra79), who took part in the Eton 3Q Triathlon on 24 May, raised more than £2000 for the Camberwell Choir School “thanks to a great extent to the generosity of OGs”. (11/08/09)

London to Paris Cycle Challenge 2009

Gerard Stubbs (Ra85) will be taking part in the London to Paris Cycle Challenge 2009 on 9 September to raise money for Cardiac Risk in the Young. (11/08/09)

OG Pashmina's

Rosie Magee (C08) shows off her OG Pashmina and OG Brooch. Pashmina’s can be purchased from Rosie for £49.99 including postage and packing. For more details, contact Rosie on magee.rosie@gmail.com.

Gathering in edinburgh

One of the finest days of the the year on Friday June 12th provided a stunning backdrop to the annual gathering of Gregorians in Edinburgh. (15/06/09)

CCF Centenary

A beautiful sunny day with nearly 100 OGs back at Downside to enjoy the celebrations to commemorate the centenary of the CCF at Downside. (12/06/09)

Ealing Cricket

Twenty20 cricket match organised by Will Kirkpatrick (C96) brought many OGs to Ealing CC for a relaxed game of cricket and a barbecue. (12/06/09)

OG, OLD AMPLEFORDIAN & OLD WORTHIAN MASS

For several years Fr Peter Newby (B75) hosted Mass and lunch for the Old Boys of Downside and Ampleforth and in recent years the invitation has been extended to Worth. (01/06/09)

The Easter Retreat

The Easter reunion and retreat was a huge success this year. (27/04/09)