Close Community Events 2015

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Issue 1 Michaelmas 2015

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A Warm Welcome Welcome to the first edition of the Close Community Events brochure. This termly publication is being launched to better inform you, the members of the Dean Close School Community (The Close Community), about the wide range of events taking place each term at which you are very welcome to join us.

2016 marks the 130th anniversary of the opening of Dean Close School and the 125th anniversary of the founding of the Old Decanian Society. I would love to see you at any, or all of the events listed and look forward to meeting you during the year. Please keep an eye out for a host of new whole School and community events celebrating these two milestones.

Two highlights I would like to draw your attention to are the Old Decanian Ball on Saturday 2nd July 2016 and the first Dean Close Golf Day at Minchinhampton Golf Club on Friday 27th May 2016.

Please do get in touch if you require any further information or have any feedback on the brochure – we’re always thrilled to hear from you.

Kind regards

Graham Papenfus CFRE F.IDPE Development Director

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CLOSE COMMUNITY EVENTS September Thursday 3rd September

NATIONAL THEATRE LIVE: THE BEAUX’ STRATAGEM [12A] Bacon Theatre at 7pm Tickets: £16.50 (£14.50) Student £12.50 | Live Box Office: 01242 258002 www.bacontheatre.co.uk

Saturday 12th September

PARENTS’ HOCKEY CLUB Senior School Astro at 8am All Parents, ODs and members of the Close Community are welcome and no previous experience is necessary. We play every Saturday during term time, excluding exeats. Contact Sarah Hick on 07815 939955 or dcparenthockey@gmail.com for more information.

HERITAGE OPEN DAY

Thursday 10th September

TEWKESBURY ABBEY SCHOLA CANTORUM SINGS THE FIRST EVENSONG OF TERM Tewkesbury Abbey at 5.30pm

We are pleased to be supporting the Nationwide Heritage Open Days. Take a walk around School with a knowledgeable guide and find out more about the History of Dean Close School. Call us on 01242 267439 to book a tour.

FIRST FIXTURES OF THE SEASON Support The Dean Close School Boys 1st XV v RGS Worcester and the Girls 1st XI v Millfield and join us for refreshments.

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FIRST FRIDAYS @ 6 RECITAL OF THE TERM Prince Michael Hall at 6pm More information on this series of concerts is available from the Senior School Music Department.

Wednesday 23rd September

PARENTS' PRAYER FELLOWSHIP Bayley House at 8.20am Please contact the Chaplain, Revd Libby Talbot for more information.

Monday 14th September - Saturday 10th October

Thursday 24th September

OLD DECANIAN SOCIETY ART EXHIBITION

NATIONAL THEATRE LIVE: CORIOLANUS [12A] (ENCORE)

BonBernard Gallery A celebration of the 20th Anniversary of the BonBernard Gallery and Art School.

Tuesday 15th September

Bacon Theatre at 7pm Tickets: £16.50 (£14.50) Student £12.50 | Recorded Box Office: 01242 258002 www.bacontheatre.co.uk

CHORAL SOCIETY BEGINS

Sunday 27th September

Prince Michael Hall at 7pm

NEW SCHOLARS' CONCERT

All members of the Close Community are invited to join the Choral Society at their weekly rehearsals in preparation for a performance of Messiah on Friday 27th November. Please contact the senior School Music Department for more information.

Prince Michael Hall at 7.30pm More information is available from the Senior School Music Department.

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Friday 2nd October

DEAN CLOSE BUSINESS CLUB: NETWORKING Orangery of the Bacon Theatre at 8am All are welcome to join us for a networking breakfast to meet, and do business with, other members of the Close Community.

Contact the Development Office to register.

Sunday 4th October

HAILEYBURY SIXES HOCKEY TOURNAMENT Thursday 1st October

LUNCHTIME CONCERT I Prince Michael Hall at 1.20pm This concert series features the musical talents of pupils from the Senior School. More information on this series of concerts is available from the Senior School Music Department.

Support the Old Decanian Society Hockey Club at Haileybury Sixes, Hertfordshire.

Thursday 8th October

LUNCHTIME CONCERT II Prince Michael Hall at 1.20pm

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Friday 9th October ORGAN RECITAL BY JAMES O'DONNELL Drinks in the BonBernard Gallery from 6.30pm Recital in Chapel at 7.30pm For catering purposes please email development@deanclose.org.uk if you hope to join us.

SCHOLA CANTORUM SING EVENSONG IN DEAN CLOSE SCHOOL CHAPEL Chapel at 5.30pm

Supported by Nicholson's

Wednesday 14th - Thursday 15th October

HIGH SOCIETY: BROOK COURT, HATHERLEY & GATE HOUSE PLAY Bacon Theatre at 7.30pm

Thursday 15th October

Wednesday 21st October

RSC LIVE: HENRY V [12A] Bacon Theatre at 7pm Tickets: £16.50 (£14.50) Student £12.50 Live | Box Office: 01242 258002 www.bacontheatre.co.uk

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CLOSE COMMUNITY EVENTS November Thursday 5th November

NATIONAL THEATRE LIVE: HAMLET [12A] Bacon Theatre at 7pm Tickets: £16.50 (£14.50) Student £12.50 | Recorded Box Office: 01242 258002 www.bacontheatre.co.uk

Friday 6th November

SENIOR HOUSE PUBLIC SPEAKING Prince Michael Hall at 7.15pm

TLG are proud to sponsor Hockey teams at Dean Close Prep and Senior Schools We are pleased to offer all members of the Dean Close Community a 10% discount on their conveyancing services.

Please email us on quote@tlg.uk.com for more information.

We are conveyancing experts dealing with all aspects of residential and commercial property conveyancing.

Sunday 8th November Conveyancing experts based in The Cotswolds & London

CHAMBER CHOIR SING EUCHARIST Tewkesbury Abbey at 5pm

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CLOSE COMMUNITY EVENTS Thursday 12th November

FRIDAYS @ SIX: GERAINT DOWNING

LUNCHTIME CONCERT III

Prince Michael Hall at 6pm

Prince Michael Hall at 1.20pm Saturday 14th - Sunday 15th November

DEAN CLOSE PREP SCHOOL MUSIC SCHOLARS' AND AWARD HOLDERS' CONCERT

INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS SHOW: BATTERSEA

Prince Michael Hall at 6.30pm

All visitors will be very welcome at the Dean Close School Stand.

Friday 13th November

DEAN CLOSE AT THE RACES Join us in the Champions Walk Marquee for Countryside Day of The Open Tickets are ÂŁ80 pp and include Club Admission and Parking, Bucks Fizz, Brunch and Afternoon Tea. Please contact the Development Office for more information.

Sunday 15th November

SCHOLA CANTORUM SING EUCHARIST Tewkesbury Abbey at 11am

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Discounts available to the Dean Close Community for Bacon Theatre Tickets and to hire any of our fantastic facilities.

As a member of the Close Community you receive Concession Prices at the Bacon Theatre. Book your tickets in advance and tell the box office you are a Close Community Member to receive your discount.

A variety of discounts are available to use the school for parties, functions, events, business meetings and conferences.

Call Marie Carter- Business Development Manager, to discuss your individual requirements on 01242 258023

Thursday 19th November

VIENNA FESTIVAL BALLET: COPPÉLIA Bacon Theatre at 7pm Tickets: £18.50 (£17.50) Child £13.50 Box Office: 01242 258002 www.bacontheatre.co.uk

MUSIC SCHOLARS' RECITAL Prince Michael Hall at 7.30pm

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LUNCHTIME CONCERT IV

December December

Prince Michael Hall at 1.20pm Friday 27th November

CHORAL SOCIETY CONCERT: MESSIAH Pittville Pump Room at 7pm

Thursday 3rd - Friday 4th December

Sunday 29th November

SCHOLA CANTORUM ADVENT CAROL SERVICE Tewkesbury Abbey at 6pm

THE TAMING OF THE SHREW: SENIOR SCHOOL PLAY Bacon Theatre at 7.15pm Tickets available from the Bacon Theatre Box Office: 01242 258002 www.bacontheatre.co.uk

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CLOSE COMMUNITY EVENTS Sunday 6th December

NATIONAL THEATRE LIVE: OF MICE & MEN [12A] Bacon Theatre at 7pm Tickets: £16.50 (£14.50) Students £12.50 | Recorded Box Office: 01242 258002 www.bacontheatre.co.uk

Thursday 10th - Friday 11th December

RAILWAY CHILDREN: PREP SCHOOL PLAY DCPS Centenary Hall at 7pm Saturday 12th December

SENIOR SCHOOL RUGBY SEVENS OLD DECANIAN GIRLS' HOCKEY AND OLD DECANIAN BOYS' RUGBY from 1.30pm

ADVENT CONCERT Bacon Theatre at 7pm Tuesday 15th December

SCHOLA CANTORUM CAROL SERVICE Tewkesbury Abbey at 7.30pm

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SCHOLA CANTORUM SING BACH: CHRISTMAS ORATORIO Tewkesbury Abbey at 7pm Sunday 20th December

NATIONAL THEATRE LIVE: JANE EYRE [12A] Bacon Theatre at 7pm Tickets: £16.50 (£14.50) Students £12.50 | Recorded Box Office: 01242 258002 www.bacontheatre.co.uk

Wednesday 16th December

A SERVICE OF NINE LESSONS AND CAROLS Chapel at 7.30pm Followed by Mince Pies and Mulled Wine in the Senior School Dining Hall.

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Looking Ahead to 2016

Sunday 6th March

SPRING CONCERT Hear fantastic performances from our talented musicians and choirs in the beautiful setting of Pittville Pump Rooms. Tickets for this annual concert are highly sought after so look out for their release nearer the time.

Friday 11th March

CLOSE COMMUNITY CLAY PIGEON SHOOTING All members of the Dean Close Community are welcome to join us at Prescott Shooting for lunch and a half day of competitive shooting. Suitable for complete beginners through to top guns!

Please look out for more information nearer the time or contact the Development Office.

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CLOSE COMMUNITY EVENTS Saturday 18th June

OLD DECANIAN SOCIETY AGM AND 125TH ANNUAL SUMMER LUNCH All Old Decanians, former staff, friends and family are invited to join us at this annual event. This year we will be specifically celebrating 125 years of the Old Decanian Society and bringing together year groups from 2011, 2006, 1991 and 1966.

Monday 14th – Wednesday 16th March

DEAN CLOSE SCHOOLS AT ROSSLYN PARK 7s Tuesday 15th March

OLD DECANIAN LONDON DRINKS Friday 27th May

CLOSE COMMUNITY GOLF DAY All parents, past and present are invited to join Old Decanians for a day’s golf at Minchinhampton Golf Club.

Please look out for more information nearer the time or contact the Development Office.

Saturday 2nd July

OLD DECANIAN SOCIETY 125TH ANNIVERSARY BALL Dean Close School More information will be released soon. Keep an eye on your emails and put the date in your diary!

All dates are subject to change so please do contact the Development Office or relevant department before making any travel or accommodation arrangements. development@deanclose.org.uk | 01242 267439

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Dean Close School Development Office

| development@deanclose.org.uk | 01242 267439