After three years without a face-to-face summer reunion for the Bradfield Society community, we are delighted to invite everyone, including their families, back again to the College on Saturday 24 June.
The afternoon will begin at 1:30 with drinks in Quad. The ongoing building project to convert St Andrew’s Church into a learning resource centre for the College and the preservation of the fabric of this historic building continues and it will be the perfect time for guests to learn about and see the Church exhibition and progress.
The College and its gardens always look their best in Midsummer and we have the added bonus of the opening night of the 2023 Greek Play Oedipus The King taking place in Greeker too, the first of four performances between 24-27 June.
For the first time, we also plan to offer a Lecture Series so that visitors can see and hear the College in action and get back into the classroom, if they wish, during the visit to Bradfield.
There will be six optional lecture choices during the afternoon from which everyone can choose up to two options. If you would rather just enjoy the reunion, meeting up with your friends and contemporaries and enjoying the College surroundings, this is also a welcome option!
Lectures include an interactive Science workshop in the Blackburn Science Centre; a journey through Art School to view works by current pupils; a demonstration of virtual reality and technology in the classroom; an introduction to Trackman Golf in the Indoor Golf Performance Centre near the College Golf Course; a historic tour of Bradfield highlighting the evolution of the campus from church and manor house to the buildings at Bradfield College today; St Andrew’s Church exhibition and tour (limited spaces) where you can view the project plans and if spaces available, the opportunity to look inside the Church at the project work in action.
Following the lectures, tours of the College will be offered, or guests are welcome to continue spending the free time to enjoy the campus or watch live sport. We will be offering a High Tea buffet in the College Marquee for everyone to enjoy.
We hope that you will celebrate Summer Bradfield Day with us on Midsummer’s Day this year and enjoy your time rediscovering the College once again while meeting up with friends and contemporaries in the familiar College surroundings. We look forward to welcoming you back.
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1850 SOCIETY ANNUAL GATHERING
On the 24 June we are also looking forward to hosting the annual gathering of the 1850 Society, those who have chosen to leave a gift to the College in their Will. This year the Headmaster has invited the Society and their guests to join him for lunch at Crossways, prior to joining the ‘Step Back into Bradfield’ event.
“I am looking forward to seeing all the 1850 Society members and their guests again this year back at Bradfield for what promises to be another enjoyable gathering.” Richard Butler (G52-57), President of the 1850 Society.
The Headmaster is also extending the lunch invitation to anyone considering leaving a legacy to the College.
Find out more about legacies at Bradfield via the link below:
If you would like to join the 1850 Society lunch do contact Katie Green-Armytage on development@www.bradfieldcollege.org.uk or 0118 964 4840.
