Old Amplefordians were proudly represented at the Ampleforth College CCF’s Nairac Dinner held last Saturday evening—an occasion that highlights the enduring connection between the College and the Armed Forces. The evening reflected a culture of service and servant leadership that has long characterised the Ampleforth community, with many Old Amplefordians continuing to serve with distinction across the British military.
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The Ampleforth community gathered in fine style in Hong Kong recently for a wonderful evening at the Hong Kong Club, bringing together Old Amplefordians, current and former parents, and friends of Ampleforth from across the region, generously hosted by Mrs Agnes Chiu Lee, mother of Christian Lee (D19).
Generations of Amplefordians have been inspired by the movement, either through Manquehue's missions or by spending their Gap Year in Chile. It is wonderful to keep this connection over the gnerations, particularly as Manquehue is now led by Old Amplefordian Jonathan Perry (C84)
The conditions were pretty good today on the Senior A course and helped to produce some fast times in the latest OA Cross Country event.
The OA team retain the Corbould Cup (we really do need to find out if there is an actual trophy!) but the students ran well to achieve the closest score in recent years. This was particularly evident in the tight competition between the leading OA woman (Lucinda Lumley, A 2014) and Olivia Bellamy (M, 10) who were battling only seconds apart throughout the whole race. Olivia was the first Ampleforth College runner home in just over 30 minutes which is an outstanding effort; it bodes well for her next race in a week's time at the North Yorkshire XC Championships.
The full results (attached) show lots of encouraging improvements from the students, and a few of the veterans (!), from only a few months ago.
Thanks to Ceri Dent as safety staff, Sonia Paston-Bedingfield for the photos and the support from many others around the course.
Dr Brendan J Anglim
With Padel growing in popularity around the world, the time has come to launch our new Sports Club!
Inspired by their formation at Ampleforth, continued service in Lourdes and the impact of Lectio Divina, a group of young Old Amplefordians hosted their second "Listen" Retreat at Ampleforth from 23-25 January 2026. Zara Mayer (M22) and Toni Ward (B13) report.
On 10 December 2025, the 149th Annual General Meeting of the Ampleforth Society took place online.
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Ahead of the Ampleforth Society online AGM on 10 December, members can view the Annual Report on the activity of the Ampleforth Society, as well as the Accounts to August 2025.
The Ampleforth Society Annual General Meeting will take place on 10 December 2025, online.
Roman walls, steam trains and Michelin-starred eateries, Richard Tams (J86) rediscovers the pleasures of Ampleforth country.
There was a packed house for the first of our series of Ampleforth Society "Speaker and Social" events as Harry Blakiston Houston (EW14) spoke about his work on the front lines in Ukraine, providing emergency insulation and hope to the most affected families.
Full Boarding & Day School for students aged 11 to 18