OS Weekend 28th and 29th September 2024
- Will Carling leads a celebration of sports at the OS Dinner
- We celebrate Ed Campbell’s life at his memorial service
- Official launch of the History of Sedbergh School book
The OS Club is delighted to welcome the Sedberghian community back to Sedbergh for OS Weekend on Saturday 28th and Sunday 29th September 2024.
OS Weekend will be a celebration of all that is good about Sedbergh. Will Carling OBE (Winder, 1979-84), former Captain of England Rugby, will be joining us to give inspiration to the 1st XV as they take on Ipswich School. We are delighted that he will also be our headline speaker at the annual evening OS Dinner (6.30pm for 7.15pm) which is a celebration of sport, of friendship, of our collective history, and of those who have served the School and made it what it is today.
Memorial Service for Ed (Ned) Campbell (4.00pm School Chapel)
It was with great sadness that we learnt of the passing of Ed (Ned) Campbell in June, former member of staff, who finally lost his battle with cancer on 12th June 2024. Ed taught English at Sedbergh but also took on the roles of Housemastership at Powell House (1978-93) and Evans House (1998-2004). From 1993 to 1998 he was appointed Second Master. He was an inspiration to generations of OS whom he taught and to the colleagues whom he guided. You are cordially invited to join, but please let us know if you are coming by booking a free ticket, so we know how many to cater for at the reception in Queen’s Hall afterwards.
OS Sport
The weekend will feature OS Hockey.
President’s Lunch
The OS President’s Lunch will be held on Saturday at 12.30pm at the Hirst Centre. Following the lunch there will be a girls’ School hockey match on the Newfield all weather pitches and the 1st XV with be playing Ipswich School on Buskholme.
If you are able to play for any of the OS sporting teams please register your interest with Benjamin Collins at bpc@sedberghschool.org
On the Saturday evening the OS Weekend Dinner will take place in Powell Hall. There will be a drinks reception upon arrival in and around Powell Hall followed by a three-course meal, with tea and coffee to follow. Last year we were delighted to welcome over 150 guests for the dinner and more still for the sporting fixtures held throughout the weekend.
Minibus Transport
We will be providing minibus transport to and from Sedbergh from the Castle Green Hotel (Kendal) for our guests attending the dinner on Saturday 28th September. This service will be complimentary and if you would like to book a place please contact Maria Gallego-Calderon at mgal@sedberghschool.org
Programme of Events:
Saturday 28th September
10.00am OS Committee Meeting in the School Library
11.15am OS AGM in the School Library
12.30pm-1.30pm OS Club President’s Lunch in the Hirst Centre
1.00pm Sedbergh 1st XV v Ipswich School on Buskholme and home girls 1st XI School hockey fixture on Newfield
4.00pm-5.30pm Ed Campbell’s Memorial Service in the School Chapel
5.30pm Refreshments in Queen’s Hall
6.30pm Drinks Reception for the OS Dinner in Powell Hall
7:15pm OS Dinner in Powell Hall (partners welcome) – guest speaker Will Carling
11.00pm Carriages
Sunday 29th September
10:15am Chapel Service
11:00am Tea and coffee in Queen’s Hall
12.00pm Brunch in Houses
2.15pm OS Hockey v School at the Newfield all weather pitches
Weekend Ends
Tickets for the OS dinner will include a three-course meal with drink and a glass of prosecco or soft drink on arrival. BOOK YOUR TICKETS HERE.
If you have any questions please do not hesitate to get in touch with Benjamin Collins at bpc@sedberghschool.org.
We do hope you can join us on what will be a fantastic weekend of activities and a celebration of our shared friendship and heritage!
