Society 150th Celebration - 3-5 October 2025
You are invited by the Trustees of the Ampleforth Society, the Headmaster of Ampleforth College and the Abbot of Ampleforth Abbey to a spectacular weekend at Ampleforth to celebrate 150 years of The Ampleforth Society.
The theme of the weekend is "Ampleforth: Agents of Change" - celebrating all that Ampleforth fosters in those that come into contact with this place. Offering an array of world class speakers, opportunities to support current students for their futures, participate in the Society Schola Cantorum, join a Retreat and spiritual activities, challenge the Headmaster at Chess, reconnect with the Monastic Community and former teachers, explore the rich artistic heritage and beauty of the valley, enjoy many social opportunities and ending, as it should, by joining together at High Mass on Sunday with the school, celebrated by Abbot Robert Igo.
There is something on offer for all those with a connection to Ampleforth - Parents, Old Amplefordians, Former Staff, Friends, Benefactors and Pupils - to leave inspired, rejuvenated and connected to a global community of impact - all while having a lot of fun.
To find out more and to register to secure your spot for the events you want to participate in, please follow the navigation below. Registrations close on Sunday 21 September.
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6pm |
Vespers Abbey Church |
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7pm |
Schola Mass Abbey Church |
Headmaster's Lecture James Honeyborne (B88) Emmy and BAFTA winning documentary maker |
Headmaster's Lecture Louis Hall (E/W14) Founder of "The Big Hoof" |
Headmaster's Lecture James Carty (H95) Deputy Director, Middle East The Gates Foundation |
8.15pm |
Compline Abbey Church |
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9am |
Mass Abbey Church |
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10am |
Coffee with the Monastic Community Newman Room |
Ampleforth Art Trail open (All Day) Start at the Visitor Centre |
Visitor Centre and Tea Rooms open (All Day) Alban Roe House |
10.30am |
Retreat Talk Alban Roe House |
College Tour Main Hall |
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11.30am |
"Deepening your connection with the Monastic Community" with Fr Chad and Fr Kieran Newman Room |
Free Family Fun Swim Under 11s St Alban's Centre (limited spaces) |
Manquehue Reunion Lower Chaplaincy |
11.50am |
Mentoring Middle VI Big Study |
House visits Meet in Main Hall |
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12.45pm |
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Lunch Main Hall |
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1.15pm |
Lord Stafford, Abbot Robert & The Headmaster Speeches Main Hall
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Afternoon |
2pm - Stations of the Cross Monks Wood
5pm - Adoration and Confessions The Crypt |
2.30pm - The Corbould Challenge Cross Country Race "Senior A" The Pavilion |
All afternoon Fixtures - valley
Clay Shooting to be confirmed Old Amplefordians vs the College Hockey |
6pm |
Vespers Abbey Church |
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6.45pm |
Drinks Main Hall |
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7.30pm |
Society Celebration Dinner and Quiz Performing Arts Centre |
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10pm | Carriages |
Society 150 Programme - Sunday 5 October
11.15am - Mass with the College and Society Schola, celebrated by Abbot Robert Igo
12.30pm - Coffee in Main Hall