Past Events
Here is a list of the Events that have already taken place:
2010
March
Saturday 13 March
North East Regional Reception Newcastle
Venue: Pitcher & Piano, Quayside
Drinks and buffet open to all Old Girls and Old Loughburians, former staff and parents; current undergraduates especially welcome. OGA and OLA in partnership with LES.
Time: from 6.30pm
Cost: £10 (students £5)
To book: please contact the Development Office events@lesbursary.co.uk
Thursday 4 March
City Drinks Reception
Venue: Brewin Dolphin, 12 Smithfield, London
Time: 6.30pm onwards
Cost: £10
To book: please contact the Development Office events@lesbursary.co.uk
February
Saturday 27 February
Oxbridge Dinner
Venue: St Hugh's College, Oxford
Current Oxbridge and Cambridge undergraduates from LGS and LHS especially welcome to this Dinner.
Time: 7 for 7.30
Cost: £42. Undergraduates: £25
Saturday 6 February
West Midlands Regional Reception
Birmingham
Venue: Pitcher & Piano, Brindley Place
Drinks and light bites open to all Old Girls and Old Loughburians, former staff and parents; current undergraduates especially welcome. OGA and OLA in partnership with LES.
Time: from 6.30pm
Cost: £10 (students £5)
To book: please contact the Development Office events@lesbursary.co.uk
2009
November
Thursday 12 November
Lecture: 'Earthquakes' by Dr England, Senior Lecturer in Geophysics, Leicester University
Venue: Loughborough High School
Time: 4pm
To book: please contact LHS Office admin@leshigh.org
Monday 9 November
Far East Reunion, Hong Kong
Early evening drinks at the Peninsular Hotel followed by dinner at a local restaurant, kinldy arrnaged with help form OL Keith West. Details and cost tbc
October Saturday 17 October Friday 9 October Saturday 3 October September Wednesday 30 September Saturday 26 September Tuesday 22 September Tuesday 15 September Saturday 12 September
North West Regional Reception
Venue: Whitworth Building, Manchester University
Drinks and lunch open to all Old Girls and Old Loughburians, former staff and parents; current undergraduates especially welcome. OGA and OLA in partnership with LES.
Time: from 12 noon
Cost: £10
To book: please contact the Development Office events@lesbursary.co.uk
Old Loughburians' Association London Dinner
Venue: RAF Club Piccadilly, London
Dress: Black Tie
Time: 6.45 for 7.30
Cost: £55 including all wines and port. Smoked salmon, beef, chocolate gateau, cheese. Vegetarian available. Transport from Loughborough available for £20 return.
To book: contact Neil Rowbotham, Honorary Secretary honsecola@lesgrammar.org
Open Day at The Loughborough Endowed Schools
For prospective pupils and their familes - OLs and OGs welcome too.
Time: from 10am
Old Girls' Matches: Hockey starts 9.30am, arrive 9am. Netball starts 10.45am, arrive 10.15am. Any OG can play regardless of age or ability, contact: J.Mayfield@leshigh.org
OLA Golf: Autumn Meeting
Venue: Lingdale Golf Club
Tee off: afternoon
To book: contact Dave Barnett daveb@charnwoodaccountants.co.uk
'89 Leavers' Reunion
Venue: Loughborough High School
A celebration for those girls who left 20 years ago. Tea, tours of the High School followed by evening drinks and buffet supper at 7.15pm.
Time: from 4pm
Cost: £16
To Book: please contact the Development Office events@lesbursary.co.uk
Thursday 24 September
Lecture: 'DNA Finger Printing' by Professor Sir Alec J Jeffreys, Department of Genetics, Leicester University
Venue: Loughborough High School
Time: 4pm
To book: please contact LHS Office admin@leshigh.org
Loughborough High School Junior Prize Giving
Loughborough Grammar School Prize Giving
South West Region Reception
Venue: Avon Gorge Hotel, Bristol
Drinks and lunch open to all Old Girls and Old Loughburians, former staff and parents; current undergraduates especially welcome. OGA and OLA in partnership with LES. It's also Bristol's Doors Open Day so why not combine the lunch with a stroll round some of Bristol's most intriguing and beautiful buildings? www.bristoldoorsopenday.org
Time: from 12 noon
Cost: £10
To book: please contact the Development Office events@lesbursary.co.uk
Friday 11 September
2009 Leavers' BBQ
Venue: LGS Sixth Form Garden
Time: from 7.30pm onwards
Thursday 10 September
The Olympics 2012
Chris Earle, Director of Sport at Loughborough University, will speak on the University's key role in preparing our UK Olympic athletes and its efforts to attract and host a major international team. This lecture is open to parents, students, Old Girls and Old Loughburians, staff and former staff.
Venue: Loughborough High School
Time: 7.30pm
To book: please contact the Development Office events@lesbursary.co.uk
Thursday 16 July
OLA Golf: Match v Nottingham High School
Venue: Hollingwell Golf Club
Tee off: afternoon
To book: contact Dave Barnett daveb@charnwoodaccountants.co.uk
Monday 6 July and Tuesday 7 July
Loughborough Endowed Schools Leavers' Musical
Venue: LGS Hall
Time: 7.00pm - 10.00pm
To Book: Contact reception@lesgrammar.org
Tuesday 7 July
OLA Golf: Match v School
Venue: Longcliffe Golf Club
Tee off: 4pm
To book: contact Dave Barnett daveb@charnwoodaccountants.co.uk
Sunday 5 July
Loughborough Endowed Schools Al Fresco 09
Venue: The Playing Fields, Burton Walks
Time: 2.00pm - 5.00pm
Open to all, this is the crowning glory of the LES musical year! Bring a picnic and enjoy outdoor performances from all the schools' ensembles.
To book: Ticket price £4, from boxoffice@lesmusic.org or call 01509 283770
Pre Concert Drinks Party for Former Parents
Past parents of the schools are invited to enjoy lunchtime drinks before the Al Fresco event. This makes a perfect opportunity to be welcomed back to LES and enjoy a wonderful day with friends. RSVP to events@lesbursary.co.uk
OLA Cricket: Match v School
Venue: LGS Cricket Field
Time: 11.30am
Sunday 28 June
OGA Annual General Meeting & Art Exhibition
5 Years On Reunion (2004 Upper Sixth Leavers)
Loughborough High School
All members are welcome to attend the AGM, drinks and nibbles will be served and guests can enjoy viewing the annual Art Exhibition. As last year, a special invitation is extended to the Upper Sixth Leavers of 2004, for their '5 Year' Reunion.
Time: 1-2pm
Cost: Free
Friday 19 June
South West Region Reception
Venue: Reed Hall, University of Exeter
Drinks and lunch open to all Old Girls and Old Loughburians, former staff and parents; current undergraduates especially welcome. OGA and OLA in partnership with LES.
Time: from 12 noon
Cost: £10
To book: please contact the Development Office events@lesbursary.co.uk
Saturday 13 June
'99 Leavers' Reunion
Venue: Loughborough Endowed Schools
For all OGs and OLs who left the Sixth Form in 1999. Drinks on Quad, Dinner in Burton Hall followed by late Cocktails at Brown's.
Time: 7.30 for 8.15pm
Cost: £36 to include pre-dinner drinks and first cocktail!
To book: contact hester_finch@hotmail.com or events@lesbursary.co.uk
Saturday 16 May
Old Loughburians' Association Loughborough Dinner
Venue: The Burton Hall, Loughborough Grammar School
Open to all Old Loughburians, former and current staff and their partners
To book: contact Neil Rowbotham, Honorary Secretary or Scott Charlish
Time: 7 for 7.30pm
Cost: £30
Saturday 25 April
North East Region Reception
Venue: Leeds Metropolitan University
Evening Drinks and buffet open to all Old Girls and Old Loughburians, former staff and parents: current undergraduates especially welcome. OGA and OLA in partnership with LES
Time: from 6.30pm
Cost: £10
To book: please contact the Development Office events@lesbursary.co.uk
Wednesday 22 April
OGA 1951-58 Year Group Lunch
Venue: Longcliffe Golf Club, Snell's Nook Lane, Nanpantan, Loughborough.
Open to Old Girls who started at the High School in 1951 and left in 1956/7 or 1958
Time: from 11.30am for pre-lunch drinks in bar/lounge; lunch at 12.30pm in restaurant.
Cost: £12
To book: please contact Jane Matthews on 01509 231449 or email jane@farann.freeserve.co.uk by Friday 27th March at the latest.
Thursday 5 March
London (City) Reception
Venue: Institute of Directors' City Hub, New Broad St House, 35 New Broad St, London EC2M 1NH Nearest rail/tube: Liverpool St
Time: from 6.30pm
Early evening drinks and light buffet at this excellent venue. Open to former pupils, parents and staff of the Loughborough Grammar, High School and Fairfield School. All welcome
OGA and OLA in partnership with LES
To book: please contact the Development Office events@lesbursary.co.uk
Saturday 28 February
Oxbridge Dinner
Venue: Jesus College, Cambridge
Current Oxbridge and Cambridge undergraduates from LGS and LHS especially welcome to this inaugural Dinner.
Time: 7 for 7.30
Cost: £42 per person which includes pre dinner drinks, three course dinner, coffee. Concession for undergraduates: £25
2008
Tuesday 16 December
LHS Christmas Drinks (07 & 08 Leavers)
Venue: Loughborough High School
All High School leavers from 2007 and 2008 are welcomed back to this fun evening cocktail party.
Time: 7.30 - 8.30pm
Cost: free
Saturday 6 December
Anniversary Years Reunion, Classes of '48, '58, '68, '78, '88, ‘98
Venue: Loughborough Grammar School
Loughborough Grammar School will hold an Anniversary Years' Reunion to welcome back those former students who left the Sixth Form in 1948, 58, 68, 78, 88 and 98. The day will include tours of the Grammar School and archive displays. There will be a chance for everyone to meet up over lunch, renew friendships and share those memories.
Time: 12noon
Cost: £30
