Thirst Friday is back in York on Friday 1st August. Hosted by Chris Thorpe OS 82, we would love you to join us for a drink from 5:30pm at Stonegate Yard, York, YO1 8AX.

This is a great opportunity to catch up with OS and Association members, meet new faces, and enjoy a relaxed summer evening together.  To help get things started, your first drink will be courtesy of the Association.

No registration is required, please just arrive and make yourself known to our host, Chris Thorpe.  Partners are welcome to attend.

 

20th September 2025, Poetry 1985 Reunion 

A Reunion for Poetry 1985 is planned for Saturday 20th September with Mass on Sunday 21st. Please click here to book your place.

 

25th October 2025, Stonyhurst Association Annual Dinner  – De Vere Beaumont Windsor

President: Harry Dickinson OS ’94
Guest of Honour: Colonel Ben Farrell MBE OS ’86

Tickets

  • Standard: £110

  • Sponsored: £135 (supports young OS attendance)

  • Young OS (25 & under): £80

Includes drinks reception, three-course dinner, wine, coffee, and entertainment by Nightlights DJ & Event Services.
Dress code: Black tie

Accommodation

Preferential B&B rates at De Vere Beaumont (quote “Stonyhurst Dinner”):

  • £150 single / £180 double
    Free on-site parking available.

Additional Information

  • Dietary requirements and seating requests: Please include on the booking form

  • Transport: Free coach to central London (reserve via form)

Booking & Payment

Submit your booking form to receive a Stripe payment link (within two working days).
Booking is confirmed once payment is received.
The programme will be sent approximately two weeks before the event.

Cancellations: No refunds for cancellations made within 14 days of the event.

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8th November 2025, Rhetoric 1995 Reunion 

A Reunion for Rhetoric 1995 is planned for Saturday 8th November with Mass on Sunday. Please click here to book your place.

 

4th December 2025,  Stonyhurst Association Carol Service 

On Thursday 4th December, the Stonyhurst Association will hold their Carol Service in St Peter’s Church, Stonyhurst, followed by festive refreshments in the Top Ref.

 

9th December 2025, Stonyhurst College Carol Service, Farm Street, London

On Tuesday 9th December, Stonyhurst College will hold their Carol Service in the beautiful Farm Street Church, London.  Refreshments will follow the service.

 

24th January 2026, OS Lunch at Preston Grasshoppers 

We’re pleased to share that the annual OS Lunch at Preston Grasshoppers will take place on Saturday 24th January 2026, when the Hoppers will be playing Sheffield.

This informal and much-enjoyed event regularly attracts around 100 OS, former staff, partners and friends and we hope to welcome just as many this year.

Bookings will open in November. In the meantime, if you are interested in attending, please contact Martin Hothersall at martinhothersall@outlook.com