Clayesmore Society Season Booklet 2013-14

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2013 - 2014

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T he Claye smore Sea son 2010 3 - 2 0 1 41

The fifth Clayesmore Season kicks off in style with our Late Summer Party and Fireworks in September.

This is always a splendid occasion where we look forward to meeting those of you who are new to the school as well as welcoming back old friends.

You will see as you browse this brochure, that as always, there is a lot happening on the school campus throughout the year with sporting, musical and cultural events of a high standard to look forward to. We have included some formerly successful events; please note the return of Camp Clayesmore but also a number of new ones which we hope will appeal to a wide range of those of us in the Clayesmore Family.

The events which we have planned further afield represent excellent value for money and tickets are limited for many so if you or members of you family have a particular treat in mind, please let us know early in the season.

Please support us as much as you can and you will be assured of a very enjoyable time as well!

Debbie Geary Chairman

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Season September 14

October 20

Clayesmore Society AGM & Late Summer Party

November 07

Friends of Clayesmore Clay Shoot

December 01

Fireworks Party

14

Friends of Clayesmore Christmas Market

16 27

OC Society Golf Day

Hong Kong Reunion

January

February 1

OC Society AGM & Dinner

Friends of Clayesmore Spanish Night 07

Friends of Clayesmore Christmas Market

03, 04, 05 & 06

OC Bristol Reunion

Gregory’s Girl 27

31

21

London Party

11

Donor Drinks Party

Prep Christmas Fayre

14

Shopping Trip to London

London Drinks Party

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Overview March 06

April 27

Service of Dedication – Ypres

07

May 01

Dorset Day

05

Prep School Picnic In The Park

10 & 11

OC Sydney Reunion

23

OC Summer Weekend

17 & 18

OC Day

25

Flower Arranging Course

28

Clayesmore Society Golf Day

June

July 1

Senior Art Exhibition

OC Society City Lunch

2

20

Hampers & Champers

Prep PA Summer Drinks Party

6 - 10

24

Camp Clayesmore

Cormorants Cricket Week

Café Concert

9

25

Literature & Lunch

Hampton Court Flower Show

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Saturday 14 September

Clayesmore Society Late Summer Party The Clayesmore Season 2013-14 kicks off with the annual Drummond Cup Football match (Old Clayesmorians v the School 1st XI) – 2.15pm.

The AGM of the Clayesmore Society will be held in the Burney Library at 4.00pm. For an agenda and further details, please see the school website.

Enjoy pupil-led tours of The Business School Clayesmore's newest Faculty Building from 4.30pm.

From 7pm that evening join us in the marquee on the South Lawns for drinks and canapĂŠs, rounded off with a spectacular firework finale at 9pm.

For full details of this event, please see enclosed invitation.

Please RSVP for Late Summer Party by Thursday 12 September to:

Louise Smith on: 01747 813160 or email: louise@clayesmore.com or online: www.clayesmore.com/society

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Friday 27 September

Sunday 20 October

OC Society Golf Day

Friends of Clayesmore Clayshoot & Sunday Lunch

All golfers welcome to take part in the annual competition held at the Temple Club, Maidenhead.

The format is one round, starting at 10am in a fourball competition alongside the individual stableford competition for the Iwerne Cup.

Spend a leisurely Sunday at Clayesmore, reading the Sunday papers in the Drawing Room overlooking the fountain, before a session or two of clay shooting and a two course Sunday Roast with all the trimmings.

For further information or to book please see the OC Society website:

www.ocsociety.co.uk

Costs: 10 clays £15; Lunch (including a glass of wine/soft drink) £10 adults, £5 children (under 14) For further information or to book contact:

Rhona Rutherford on: 01747 813111 or email: rhona@clayesmore.com

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October

Thursday 31 October & Thursday 27 February

Hong Kong Reunion

London Drinks at The Distillers Pub, Smithfield

The Headmaster and Mrs Eleanor Cooke will be in Hong Kong again during the autumn half term break to attend the British Council Education UK Exhibition and will be hosting a reception and supper party during their visit. Full details of the date and venue will be confirmed shortly. Martin and Eleanor very much look forward to meeting all former pupils, parents and friends during their stay.

All are most welcome to this informal gathering at The Distillers Pub, Smithfield Market, 66 West Smithfield, London, EC1A 9DY. Meet in ‘The Alcove’ from 5.30pm.

RSVP:

Louise Smith on: 01747 813160 or email: louise@clayesmore.com or online: www.ocsociety.co.uk

To confirm your attendance visit:

www.ocsociety.co.uk

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Thursday 7 November

Thursday 28 November

School Fireworks Evening

Donor Drinks Party

Prep and Senior Schools both hold their own Fireworks Night. The Prep School event is at 6.00pm and tickets should be booked via the school office the Senior School event is at 7.00pm. Prep and Senior Schools will send further details to parents well in advance.

All those who have made a donation to the school’s 2020 Vision Campaign will shortly receive a formal invitation to this event to thank them for their kind generosity. This will be held at the offices of Killik & Co, Grosvenor Street, London. Do come if you can - we’d love to see you there.

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Sunday 16 November

An amazing opportunity to explore the magic of the world of Harry Potter - go behind the scenes and step inside the great hall, explore Dumbledore’s office and walk the famous cobbles of Diagon Alley.

See the cupboard under the stairs and more from the most successful films of all time.

Costs: Adult (16 and over) £39 Child (5 to fifteen) £32 Infant (4 and under) £12

For further information contact:

Louise Smith on: 01747 813160 or email: louise@clayesmore.com or online: www.clayesmore.com/society

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Sunday 1 December

3, 4, 6 & 6 December

Friends of Clayesmore Christmas Market

Gregory’s Girl

The annual Friends of Clayesmore Christmas Market is a treat not to be missed. With stalls selling all manner of beautiful and unique Christmas gifts, the train to visit Santa Claus in his grotto, the festive aroma of mince pies and mulled wine filling the air, not to mention the grand draw – 1st prize £100 John Lewis Voucher. This event is sure to kick start the festive season. 11am – 4pm in the Main House.

The Clayesmore Drama department presents this classic coming-of-age production in which the gangling, gormless and lonely Gregory wakes up to his sexuality when he falls for someone in the football team – a girl, called Dorothy.

For further information contact:

Louise Smith on: 01747 813160 or email: louise@clayesmore.com

For tickets contact:

Rhona Rutherford on: 01747 813111 or email: rhona@clayesmore.com

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Saturday 14 December

Christmas Shopping Trip to London London acquires a special sparkle around Christmas time. The weather is frosty, the Christmas lights twinkle, and the beautifully adorned pine tree forms a festive centrepiece in Trafalgar Square. Spend the day as you wish – shopping, at the theatre, or sightseeing at one of the capital’s multitude of galleries and museums.

Cost: £12 per person return coach transport.

For further information or to book contact:

Louise Smith on: 01747 813160 or email: louise@clayesmore.com or online: www.clayesmore.com/society

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Friday 17 January

Friends of Clayesmore

Spanish Night

Banish those post-Christmas blues with the Friends of Clayesmore at a Spanish-themed fiesta complete with sangria, tapas, paella and who knows, maybe even some Flamenco. Parents will receive full details on ticketing nearer the time but please save the date!

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Saturday 1 February

OC Society Annual Dinner 2014 The OC Annual Dinner Society will be held once again at the school. This is a great chance to catch up with old friends.

Why not make up a table or rally a few others to meet you for the occasion? You will be amazed by the quality of the food which will all be prepared by Clayesmore’s own catering team under Andy Croft. The evening incorporates the OC Society AGM. Full details and online booking will follow on the OC Society website in due course but pop it in your diary and start building your table now!

For further information contact:

Louise Smith on: 01747 813160 or email: louise@clayesmore.com or online: www.ocsociety.co.uk

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Friday 7 February

Friday 7 March

OC Bristol Reunion

OC Sydney Reunion

This season’s Bristol Reunion will be held at Goldbrick House, 69 Park Street, West End, Bristol, BS1 5PB from 7pm on Friday 7 February. All are most welcome to attend and drinks and food will be provided by the School. To assist with catering, please confirm your attendance.

The Sydney Reunion of the OC Society will again be held at ‘The Local Taphouse’ at 122 Flinders Street, Darlinghurst, NSW 2010. Hosted by Old Clayesmorians James Farrell and Andrew Stainer all are most welcome to attend but to assist with planning please confirm your attendance with Louise Smith in the Society Office or book online via the OC Society website – www.ocsociety.co.uk

RSVP:

Louise Smith on: 01747 813160 or email: louise@clayesmore.com or online : www.ocsociety.co.uk

RSVP:

Louise Smith on: 01747 813160 or email: louise@clayesmore.com or online : www.ocsociety.co.uk

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Sunday 16 November

Service of Dedication St George’s Chapel, Ypres The Old Clayesmorian Society has commissioned a plaque for St George’s Chapel, Ypres, commemorating the 39 former pupils who lost their lives during the Great War which will be dedicated at a service on the afternoon of Thursday 6 March. This service will take place during the school’s annual Battlefields History Trip and Clayesmore Society members are most welcome to attend. To assist with planning, please indicate your interest on the relevant section of the booking form.

For further information contact:

Louise Smith on: 01747 813160 or email: louise@clayesmore.com or online: www.clayesmore.com/society

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Sunday 23 March

Tuesday 25 March

Poetry Olympics

Spring OC Day Hockey & Netball vs the School

Spring Flower Arranging

Annual Hockey and Netball fixtures between the OCs and the School followed by a roast lunch in the school dining hall. Players of all ages most welcome please complete the relevant form on the OC website if you would like to take part.

Enjoy an evening of Flower Arranging with florist Judith Searles, who will demonstrate an inspiring range of beautiful spring arrangements before an interactive workshop, where you will make your own arrangement to take away – just in time for Mothering Sunday!

For further information contact:

Louise Smith on: 01747 813160 or email: louise@clayesmore.com or online: www.ocsociety.co.uk

Cost: ÂŁ30 per person to include all materials and refreshments.

For further information contact:

Louise Smith on: 01747 813160 or email: louise@clayesmore.com or online : www.clayesmore.com/society

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Friday 28 March

Thursday 1 May

Clayesmore Society Golf Day at Rushmore Park Golf Course

Picnic in the Park

After being called off because of water-logging in the soggy spring of 2013, the Dorset Cup competition returns. All are welcome to attend the Clayesmore Society Golf Day which will be held in the beautiful setting of Rushmore Park. Meet for coffee and a bacon roll in the clubhouse before setting out for a round of golf, followed by lunch and presentation of the Society golf trophy to the victor.

The annual Prep School Parents’ Association Jazz Festival. Bring along a picnic, then sit back and savour an evening of entertaining jazz performed by Clayesmore Prep students and other invited schools.

For tickets (priced at £8 per person), please contact the Prep School Office on 01747 811707.

Cost: £35 per person to including welcome coffee and bacon roll, lunch and round of golf.

For further information contact:

Louise Smith on: 01747 813160 or email: louise@clayesmore.com or online : www.clayesmore.com/society

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Sunday 27 April

Dorset Day Clayesmore’s celebration of Dorset returns once more with an all day extravaganza of all things Dorset – food, music, crafts and much more. Who will be judged Clayesmore’s best baker? Which dog has the waggiest tail? And which house will win the coveted tug-o-war trophy? In association with The Anonymous Travelling Market.

Full details will be published on the school website in due course.

For further information contact:

Louise Smith on: 01747 813160 or email: louise@clayesmore.com or online: www.clayesmore.com/society

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Saturday 10 - Sunday 11 May

Thursday 5 June

Clayesmore Society Summer Weekend

City Lunch

Saturday 10 May

All are most welcome to this annual lunch held at Le Beaujolais, 25 Litchfield Street in London. Further information will be published on the OC Society website in due course.

Once again we are holding a choral day for Old Clayesmorians, parents and friends and this will be the first to be directed by Ralph Kerr, our new Senior School Director of Music. Ralph, a fine Oxford musician and experienced teacher, joins us from Downside School in September and we can be sure of an afternoon of happy music-making under his assured direction.

Sunday 11 May

OC Day – Cricket 1st XI vs Old Clayesmorians (play begins at 11am). Buffet lunch in the de Selincourt Room and tea in the cricket pavilion.

For further information contact:

Louise Smith on: 01747 813160 or email: louise@clayesmore.com

For further information contact:

Louise Smith on: 01747 813160 or email: louise@clayesmore.com or online: www.ocsociety.co.uk

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17 & 18 May

Camp Clayesmore A fantastic opportunity for younger members of the Clayesmore family and their parents to spend a night under canvas in the school grounds, complete with a camp fire singalong, hot chocolate and toasted marshmallows before bed. Further will be published on the school website in due course – https://www.clayesmore.com/prep/pa

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Friday 20 June

Tuesday 24 June

Clayesmore Prep Parents’ Association Summer Drinks Party

Café Evening

The Prep School Parents’ Association invite you to join them for drinks and canapés in the main house and lawns at 7.30pm. Full details to follow in due course but please save the date.

Relax and enjoy the sounds of Clayesmore’s singers as they perform songs on a theme, previous years have included Stars in Their Eyes, Opera and Stars and Stripes. Ticket includes light supper provided by the Friends of Clayesmore.

For further information contact::

The Prep School Office on: 01747 811707 or email: prepsec@clayesmore.com

Full details will be published on the school website in due course.

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LITERATURE & LUNCH Wednesday 25 June

Clayesmore’s one day literature festival returns for 2014 mixing food and wine in an easily digestible format with a host of acclaimed authors. 2012’s speakers were Roman Krznaric, Germaine Greer and Wendy Cope. At the time of going to press authors for 2014 are yet to be finalised – please check the school website in Spring for updates.

For further information contact:

Louise Smith on: 01747 813160 or email: louise@clayesmore.com or online: www.clayesmore.com/society

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Tuesday 1 July

Senior Art Exhibition Private View Feast your eyes on the creative work of our accomplished pupils. In the de Selincourt Room from 6pm.

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Hampers & Champers Wednesday 2 July

One of those traditional Clayesmore events that everyone wants to come to and is not to be missed. Organise yourselves and your neighbours, grandparents and bring a nice picnic, and come along and hear the Concert Band play in the beautiful Clayesmore grounds.

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6 - 10 July

C l ay e sm o re Co R m or ant s C ri ck e t W e e k Looking to repeat the successes of their 2013 tour, the Clayesmore Cormorants return to take on local rivals the Bryanston Butterflies, Canford Cygnets and Sherborne Pilgrims.

Full schedule will be published on the OC website when fixtures are finalised www.ocsociety.co.uk.

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Wednesday 9 July

RHS Hampton Court Palace

Flower Show How does your garden grow? Taking place in once of the country’s most spectacular Royal Parks, Hampton Court provides an idyllic backdrop for a gardening festival with a great mix of gardens and shopping, flowers and food.

Explore inspirational show gardens, marquees bursting with flowers and learn from the experts with practical demonstrations and advice.

Costs: ÂŁ40 per person including return transport from Clayesmore.

For further information contact:

Louise Smith on: 01747 813160 or email: louise@clayesmore.com or online: www.clayesmore.com/society

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Booking Form If you would like to book for any events, please complete and return this form with necessary payment or book online at www.clayesmore.com/society

Name ________________________________________________________________ Address ______________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________ ___________________________________ Postcode __________________ Tel No ________________________________________________________________ Email _________________________________________________________________

Please book me on/ I am interested in the following: OC Day – 14 September __ x Adults, __ x Children Late Summer Party – 14 September __ x Adults OC Society Golf Day – 27 September __ x Adults FOC Clayshoot – 20 October __ x 10 Clays @ £10, __ x Adults Lunch @£10, __x Childs Lunch @ £5 Hong Kong Reunion – October __ x Adults Harry Potter Tour – 16 November __ x Adults @£39, __ x Children (5-15)@£32, __ x Infant (4 and under) £12 Christmas Shopping in London – 14 December __ x coach tickets @£12 per person

&

OC Society Bristol Reunion – 7 February __ x Adults Service of Dedication, Ypres – 6 March __ x Adults

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OC Society Sydney Reunion – 7 March __ x Adults Spring OC Day – 23 March __ x Adults, __ x Children Spring Flower Arranging – 25 March __ x Adults @£30 Clayesmore Society Golf Day – 28 March __ x Players @£35 Clayesmore Society Choral Day – 10 May __ x Adults Summer OC Day – 11 May __ x Adults, __ x Children Camp Clayesmore – 12 May __ x Adults, __ x Children Summer OC Day – 17 & 18 May OC Society City Lunch – 5 June __ x Adults Literature & Lunch – 25 June __ x Adults Hampton Court Flower Show – 9 July __ x places @£40

Total Enclosed £___________________

Return completed form to Louise Smith, Clayesmore Society, Clayesmore School, Iwerne Minster, Blandford Forum, Dorset DT11 8LL. Please make cheques payable to “Clayesmore School”.

To ensure that as many members and their guests are able to enjoy the events programme, please make any necessary cancellations as soon as possible in writing. We operate a strict 14 day cancellation policy prior to the date of the event. We will endeavour to re-sell your places, however please note that once payment is received and a booking is confirmed no refunds will be made unless the place is subsequently resold.

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