OR Golf Day Friday 10th April 2026 We were once again very fortunate to have fine weather for the Old Ruymian Golf Day at the North Foreland Golf Course. The [ … ]
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Jungfraujoch – the “Top of Europe” – Geography Field Trip, 1989.
Jungfraujoch 1989, courtesy of Brian Smith A Geography field trip taking a break 3000m up at Jungfraujoch in 1989 – kindly sent in to us by Brian Smith. There’s at [ … ]
Thomas’ House – 1974-75
Thomas’ House again – this time from 1974-75 – also kindly sent in by Richard Lane. Norman (Fred) Cox still Housemaster. Dave Impey 2nd from left seated? Nick Smith 2nd [ … ]
Roy “Sam” Lane’s Retirement Party – 1982
A stunning find! Here we can see Roy Lane (variously known as “Sam” and “Bronco”) at his retirement celebrations after 34 years at the School, with his contemporaries, in the [ … ]
Taddy’s Barn Lunch Social – 16th April 2026, 1pm
We will be holding another Old Ruymians’ Club Lunch at Taddy’s Barn, and we’d love you to come along! The lunch is being held on 16th April 2026 at 1:00pm. Let [ … ]
The CHS Hockey Team – Whitsun, 1966
The CHS Hockey Team at Zwolle railway platform during their trip to Holland at Whitsun, 1966 (RUYM – vol. 27, No.2 p26/27). Through the kind offices of Mr Ellis – [ … ]
The Old Ruymians’ Club Annual Reunion Dinner, 2026
Contact: HonSec@oldruymians.co.uk or see: www.oldruymians.co.uk/old-ruymians-club-annual-reunion-dinner-27th-june-2026/
School Rules and Cap Wearing!
Photo: Adrian Taylor There has been much debate online, especially by those Members on Facebook, about the School Rules and when cap wearing was compulsory. Adrian Taylor has helped us [ … ]
Old Ruymians’ Club Annual Reunion Dinner – 27th June 2026
Richard Swan – Photo by: Andrew Watchorn. The Old Ruymians’ Club are delighted to announce that their guest after-dinner speaker at this year’s Annual Reunion Dinner is OR Mr Richard [ … ]
Christmas 2025
The Chairman, Hon Secretary, Treasurer and the rest of the Committee would like to wish all Old Ruymians, wherever they are, a very Merry Christmas and wonderful New Year! For [ … ]
The Long Hair Protest – 1971
Photo kindly supplied by Jill Riches Here we see pupils who joined the “Long Hair Protest” outside the Main Archway entrance to the School in Chatham Street. In a protest [ … ]
London Event Poll
Your Committee are considering organising a London-based “get together” even for all ORs. We would ask you to complete the online Poll with your best options, so that we can [ … ]
Cricket Week 2025 – OR Cricket Club
A moment of celebration – Josh Christian takes the opening wicket. Photo by: David J Carr Old Ruymian Cricket Club Match Report 11th August – 15th August 2025 Cricket Week [ … ]
Auction of “one-off” Book on 28th June 2025
For auction on 28th June Annual Reunion Dinner will be this unique proof copy (warts and all!) of the Third Edition of the Chatham House Story. This unique edition contains [ … ]
Old Ruymians’ Club Silk Ties now available…
We’ve just received the first tie – pre-production sample – from the manufacturer.. and it’s better than we’d hoped! Download the Order Form and instructions here: https://www.oldruymians.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Tie_Order_Form.pdf
OR Club Lunch at Taddy’s Barn – 30the April 2025
A fabulous time was had by all at the Taddy’s Barn OR Lunch on 30th April! Those attending were: the Chairman, Mr Mike Tyrrell and his wife Bonnie; the Social [ … ]
Treasured Memento…
A wonderful memory from Barbara Rodd of her father Leslie James Brisley. Les was at the School from 1936 until the family moved to London in 1940 and he was [ … ]
Golf Day – 10 April 2026
We had a great day last Friday with fantastic weather. Rob Green became a new name on the Golf trophy. Perhaps yours might be there next year! To help with [ … ]
Golf Day 2025
Rob Green (left) accepts the Overall Winner’s Trophy, presented by Tony Debling A fabulous Golf Day was had by all those that attended, superbly organised by Tony Debling as Golf [ … ]
Old Ruymians’ Club Lunch – 30 April
We’re pleased to announce another ORC Lunch is to take place at Taddy’s Barn, Cliftonville on 30th April 2025 at 1:00pm. Bring a bottle and select from the many delicious [ … ]