On Thursday 14th November, the President of St Gregory’s Society, Ken Beedle (R73), warmly welcomed OGs and guests to the St Gregory’s Society London Dinner at the East India Club in St James’s.
This year’s dinner brought together OGs from the 1974 and 1984 reunion cohorts, along with a significant milestone celebrated by John Scanlan (S54), who marked an extraordinary 70 years since leaving Downside. It was truly inspiring to see OGs spanning from 1949 to as recently as 2024—a testament to the strength and continuity of the Downside community.
Following the main course, Ken Beedle addressed the group, reflecting on the success of recent OG events and sharing details of those yet to come. He then introduced the Head, Andrew Hobbs, who provided an update on the School’s latest developments and expressed his gratitude for the ongoing support of the OG community. Of particular note was the announcement of the Bevan Chorister Award, a new Fund that promises to enrich the School’s choral tradition.
Finally, Zak Attar (C89) concluded the evening by encouraging everyone to sing the School Song!
Thank you to everyone who joined us, we look forward to seeing you at the London Carol Service on Monday 9th December, at the Holy Redeemer, Chelsea. You can book your tickets here.
