Devon hosts the South-West Lunch
Eleven of us met up for the annual OC South West lunch, once again held at the Flintlock Inn, Marsh, just inside Devon. The meal was up to the usual high standard we have come to expect at this venue […]
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Record number attend Over 70s reunion
It was a glorious day with Cranleigh looking at its very best for this year’s reunion of the OC Over 70s. More than ever were present to enjoy a reception in the Emms Centre followed by lunch in the refurbished Hall […]
OCHC win Surrey Cup
The 1st XI won the Surrey Cup for the first time with a convincing 4-0 win over Purley Walcountians at Thames Ditton. Two goals from the veteran David Knapp, 30 years after his first appearance in the final, sealed the victory […]
OC Day and the new memorial
For this year only OC Day will not be held on the usual Sunday along with Speech Day, but takes place on Friday, July 1, 2016. This is to allow for special events within the School over the last weekend of the sesquicentennial celebrations, and also so it can coincide with the unveiling of Nick Dimbleby’s new memorial outside the Chapel. […]
David Emms Memorial Service
The memorial for David Emms will be held at Cranleigh on Sunday, June 5 at 2pm. David, who was headmaster between 1960 and 1970, died on December 21 at the age of 90. “It is fitting that Cranleigh should remember one of its great Headmasters,” said Martin Reader. “Pam, John and other representatives of David’s […]
OCs retain David Vaughan trophy
On November 24 the third annual contest for The David Vaughan squash trophy between the schoolboys and the OCs took place at the school. The schoolboys were keen to win this year and put a stop to our winning streak. They were on court already warming up as we arrived for a 5pm start. First up Rob Green […]
Old Cranleighans Minis Train With Tonga National Rugby Union Squad
As part of their build-up to the 2015 Rugby World Cup, the Tongan national squad has been based for a fortnight at Cranleigh School. During their stay they have taken time out to train and entertain a variety of local schools and clubs, and that included a visit from the OCRFC mini section. […]
Cranleigh – The first 150 years
A tribute to Cranleigh in words and pictures, this book will celebrate all aspects of life at Cranleigh during its first 150 years […]
Marc van Hasselt awarded the Legion d’Honneur
Patrick Roberts writes: Marc van Hasselt, Headmaster of the School from 1970 to 1984, landed on the beaches of Normandy on D day, 6 June 1944, as a young Gunner officer attached to the Essex Yeomanry. He landed on Gold Beach early on D Day in a Bren gun carrier as a Fire Bombardment Officer. […]
OC Day 2015
The weather was generally kind, the numbers of OCs coming was heartening, the drinks in Quad were enjoyed, the outstanding lunch in Hall or Hog Roast by Jubilee was consumed, a good number went on a school tour, and the cricket, hockey and netball entertained players and spectators alike. The School defeated the OCs […]