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Anthony 'Jack' Harding (centre) with Mike Cornish (52-59C) and Baz Norden, WB Head Groundsman

The Association recently received extremely sad news of the passing of Anthony (Jack) Harding. More...

We are sad to report that Ken Franey, Laboratory Assistant from 1974 - 1989, passed away earlier this year aged 99. More...

We Will Remember Them More...

The Glamour

Bidding, Black Tie, Food, Fun, Drinking and Dancing - the WFBS 20th Anniversary Ball and Auction! More...

The Association is greatly saddened to learn that Roger passed away during the summer. More...

David cuts a fine figure during his time as President of the Rotary Club

The association was greatly saddened to hear that David "Joe" Johnson (54-62G) passed away in January. More...

We were greatly saddened by Denis' passing on July 2nd this year. Denis held his time at West Buckland very dear throughout his life and his son Malc… More...

OWBs from the 1980s were out in force!

Last Friday night the Royal and Fortescue Hotel, Barnstaple played host to 82 Alumni, Former and Current Staff as we resurrected the North Devon Dinne… More...

Jim on the First XI cricket square

A Sad Farewell to Head Groundsman and Cricket Coach Jim Alldis (85-00S) More...

The WBS Veteran's Rifle Club assembled at Bisley on 13th July for the annual club championships. More...

OWBA Shooting Team 2023

A close shooting match was enjoyed by all. More...

Rev George Ridding during his time as Headmaster

We are saddened to report that former Headmaster Rev George Ridding died peacefully aged 99 More...

Alumni and Year 13 Students attended a ceremony at Buckingham Palace to receive their Gold Duke of Edinburgh Awards More...

Cheers to the OWBA!

Oh what a night! Alumni, former teachers and even a few parents filled the cellar bar at The Coal Hole on the The Strand to share stories and catch u… More...

It is with great sadness that we have learned of the passing of John Laramy Bartlett (53-60F) More...

Our archivist Berwick Coates set the tone for Exmoor Day 2023 with this fable! More...

David Lawton front row, 3rd from right

The Association is greatly saddened to learn of the passing of David Hugh Lawton (51-58F) on Thursday 30th March. More...

Our first Healthcare and Medical Professions Dinner was just what the Doctor ordered! More...

Ashley Spain

It is with great sadness that the Association has learnt of the untimely passing of Ashley William Spain (90-00G). Our thoughts are with his family a… More...

The Band in full swing!

Swinging, singing, dancing and dining - Jazz Night 2022! More...

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