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 [ … ]
Category: Social
Social and sporting events future and past
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
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 [ … ]
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 [ … ]
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 [ … ]
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 [ … ]
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 [ … ]
Annual Reunion Dinner Booking Forms
We are pleased to announce that Bookings for the Old Ruymians’ Club Annual Reunion Dinner are now being taken! You can download a copy of the Booking Form here. The [ … ]
In Bookstores Now! – The Second Edition Hardback copy of “The Chatham House Story”
It’s arrived! Now available direct from Lulu.com is the A5 248-page HARDBACK Second Edition of “The Chatham House Story” specially produced and published to look great on your bookshelf and [ … ]
Get your FREE pin badge!
When you join the Old Ruymian Club you are entitled to a FREE pin badge (just pay post and packing). Measuring 30 x 20 mm it features the Chatham & [ … ]
Cecil Hogarth
The Old Ruymians’ Club were sad to hear about the recent death of a greatly respected teacher, musician, writer and friend – Cecil Hogarth. His sparkling wit and musicianship will [ … ]
Flying Visit from “Oz”
Having moved back to Australia after a successful career in Education, it was good to see Martin Gilham return to our shores for a brief visit to Thanet. Martin spent some time [ … ]
Reunion Dinner Speaker Announced – Mr Blake Dark
Mr Blake Dark The Old Ruymians’ Club are pleased to announce that our guest after-dinner speaker for the 2025 Annual Reunion Dinner on 28th June is Mr Blake Dark. His [ … ]