Our Guest Speaker for 2025, Mr Blake Dark The evening began at 6:30pm with an address from the Hon Sec, welcoming everyone to this year’s ORC Dinner and in particular [ … ]
Category: News
News items may include news of specific events at the school that are thought to be of particular interest to Old Ruymians.
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
Colin Whitaker’s Obituary in “The Times”
The photograph above shows the Obituary for Colin Whitaker which appeared in “The Times” newspaper on 6th May, 2025. Whilst it is pleasing to see such an esteemed newspaper acknowledging the [ … ]
ORCC Cricket Week 2025 – NEWS!
Following the success of last year’s Cricket Week, we’re excited to begin preparations for this year’s event, taking place from 11th–15th August 2025. We’re now looking to confirm player availability [ … ]
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 [ … ]
ORC AGM
Information regarding this year’s ORC AGM on 28 June 2025 can be found here: https://www.oldruymians.co.uk/annual-general-meeting-28th-june-2025/
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 [ … ]
Colin James Whitaker (1941-2025)
The Old Ruymians’ Club were sad to hear of the recent death of Colin Whitaker, known best for his work with the discovery of BSE or “Mad Cow Disease”. We [ … ]
Golf Day!
There are still a few places left for this year’s annual Old Ruymians’ Club Golf Day! Even if golf isn’t something you are “into”, it’s still a great OR Lunch [ … ]
After-Dinner Toast at the OR Reunion Dinner, Houses of Parliament, 1973
We were delighted to be sent this after-dinner toast by William Askew (b.1930 – ); given by him at the Old Ruymians’ Club Annual Reunion Dinner at the Houses of [ … ]
David Balchin and Peter Wilson, 1961
David Balchin (L) and Peter Wilson (R) aged 18 in 1961. David Balchin played outside left for England and Peter Wilson played left-back for Wales. Both were members of Cliftonville [ … ]
1975 Kent Schools Under 15 Chess League Champions!
Left to right: Kevin Sperling, Mark Taylor, Trevor Ricketts and Philip Dodds – 1975 – winning the Kent Schools Under 15 Chess League for Chatham House after beating Catford School [ … ]
Anthony Kevin “Tony” Jones
Anthony Kevin “Tony” Jones (12 March 1956 – 3 January 2025) Following the passing of Anthony “Tony” Jones in January, we can confirm that his funeral will be held on [ … ]
Old Ruymians’ Club Golf Day 2025
The next Golf Day will be held at the North Foreland Golf Club on Friday 11th April. There will be a Stableford Tournament on the main course – maximum handicap [ … ]
William “Bill” Denby Peppiatt, 1932-2025
William Denby Peppiatt, MBE (1932-2025) The Old Ruymians’ Club were sad to learn of the recent passing of “Bill” Peppiatt, 92. He was preceeded by his long-term partner, Hazel, a [ … ]
Old Ruymians’ Club gives £500 to CCGS
Mr Adam Topping (left) and Hon Chairman Mr Mike Tyrrell (right) Mike Tyrrell, our Hon Chairman, was delighted to be able to give a cheque for £500 on behalf of [ … ]