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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News items may include news of specific events at the school that are thought to be of particular interest to Old Ruymians.
2026 Old Ruymians’ Club AGM Agenda
All ORC Full Members (Subscription paid) are eligible to vote at the AGM on 27th June 2026. If you are attending please download and print your copy of the Agenda [ … ]
Family Memories – Stafford, 1941
Ronald and Eustace Applegate 1941 Here’s a lovely family photo of Ronald (Left) and Eustace Applegate sent in by Alison Taylor nee Applegate – Eustace’s daughter. A photo from the [ … ]
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 – 1968-9
Thomas’ House 1968-9 (possibly later?) kindly sent in by Richard Lane, son of Roy Lane (also variously known as “Sam” or “Bronco”). Norman (Fred) Cox centre, with Roger “Ty” Harding. [ … ]
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 [ … ]
Thornton’s House – 1967-68
Thornton’s House again – this time from 1967-68 with Dave Cookson, Roy Lane and Bob Tuppen (who is also an OR!) Who do you remember in this line-up? Cock House?
Harold Millsted – 1966
For those who remember the great Harold Millsted… From the Isle of Thanet Gazette in January 1966 – a preview of the upcoming Operetta at the Granville Theatre. Additional information: [ … ]
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 [ … ]
Chatham House Masters’ Autographs – 1921
From our Hon Sec’s personal collection of Memorabilia – the signatures of the Chatham House Masters in 1921 just prior to full amalgamation with the County School in 1922. Look [ … ]
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 [ … ]
Chatham House Form 2C Register from 1966
Form 2C Register from 1966 Here’s a memory jogger! Chatham House Form 2C Register from 1966. We recognise a couple of names – who do you remember..? (It also showed [ … ]
Hockey 1st X1 – 1965
Hockey 1st X1 1965: Adrian Taylor (with thanks!), N. Holladay, P. Arnold, D. Smith, V. Thomas, D. Collison, “Tommy” Thomas, B. Allfrey, John Darby, K. Nicholls (capt.), D. Lunn, O. [ … ]
Chatham House Prefects from 1965
Here we see a happy bunch of Chatham House Prefects from 1965: Back row: K. Smith, K. Flower, M. White, J. Bowley, P. G. Everest, I. Smith, D. Mankellow. Front [ … ]
Form 2C – 1966?
Sent to us by Adrian Taylor, here we see a “relaxed” form 2C from around 1966. If you recognise yourself, or any others, do let us know!
Prefects 1953/4 and a Question…
William Parkin Pearce MA JP and his Prefects, 1953-4 Here’s a photo of the Prefects with Headmaster Bill Pearce from 1953-4 sent to us by Simon Clifford from Canada, which [ … ]