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OWBA Events 2024-25

Events taking place in the 2024-25 academic year
22 Nov 2024
Written by Kate Fenton (How)
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Champions - OWBA Tennis Team 2024
Champions - OWBA Tennis Team 2024

Mark your calendars and join us for these events taking place at West Buckland School during 2024-25:

 

November

CCF Mess Dinner hosted by the OWBA – Saturday 30th November from 7pm SOLD OUT!

Welcome drinks in Memorial Hall, followed by formal Mess Dinner in the Karslake Hall with speech from Colonel RPM Jones (RM)

 

December

Former staff Christmas Lunch in the Karslake – Thursday 12th from 2pm 

A special Christmas lunch for retired staff of West Buckland School

 

January

OWBA vs Phoenix Debate – Friday 24th from 6.30pm 

OWBs take on current WBS Phoenix members on the motion:

'This House believes that cancel culture is a threat to free speech.’

Guests invited to spectate, cheese boards and refreshments served.

 

February

OWBA Careers Event – The Creative Industry 

OWBs and guests join current yrs 11, 12 and 13 students to share insight and experience into the Creative Industry. Welcome drinks and meal served. 

 

March

OWBA Spring Sports – Friday 7th March from 6pm

Boys Hockey, Girls Netball, Boys Basketball, and Shooting.

 

April

Exmoor Run – Tuesday 1st 

OWB runners are invited to take part in the annual Exmoor Run.

 

May

OWBA London Reunion with focus on the 90s! – Date TBC 

30 years (or thereabouts!) since leaving WBS, we invite OWBs to gather and celebrate.

 

June

OWBA Summer Sports – Date TBC 

Boys Cricket, Mixed Tennis, and Shooting. Matches followed by BBQ and refreshments.

 

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