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Michael Downward 1941-2025

It is with great sadness that we share the news of the passing of former Headmaster Michael Downward, who led West Buckland School from 1979 to 1997. More...

It is with great sadness that we share the news of Sir John Ashworth's passing. More...

The Association is saddened by news of the passing of Audrey Seager. More...

OWBA vs WBS Girls Hockey in action!

Our Autumn Sports event was a great start to the new academic year. Read on to find out more... More...

Prize giving for shooting, with cricket in the background

Our annual OWBA Summer Sports was a fun-filled evening with excellent play, close scores, wall to wall sunshine, delicious food and lots of catching u… More...

Peter Bell

The Association is saddened by news of the passing of Peter Bell. More...

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...

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...

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...

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

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...

A Minute's Silence

OWBA AGM and Autumn Sports 2022 More...

OWBA Tennis

Despite the grey weather and a few runs for shelter the OWBA and school tennis teams were able to play some very competitive games of tennis, finishin… More...

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