OUS GLOUCESTERSHIRE

 

Welcome to OUS Gloucestershire. We are one of the largest OUS groups - with nearly 4,000 members. We typically organise at least one event a month. These are extremely varied, from the annual Boat Race party to musical events, lectures, visits and purely social opportunities.

Many events are initiated by members themselves, which we strongly encourage. Membership is not limited to those living in the county - if you have Gloucestershire connections but live elsewhere please feel free to join - and our events often take place in the neighbouring counties and in London.

If you'd like to join and receive information about forthcoming events, or if you have any suggestions for future events please email Group Secretary Sam Tolley. We'd love to hear from you. 

The committee:

The most recent Annual General Meeting took place in Standish Village Hall on 14th September 2024, preceded by a short concert in St Nicholas’s Church by the alumni choir.

All existing committee members have meanwhile served two years of their three-year term of office. Anyone else interested in joining the committee or helping in any other way is encouraged to make contact at any time – we need help! Please use the address: gloucestershire@ousoc.oxon.org

Name

Role

College

Matriculation

Sam Tolley

Chairman

St Hugh's

1987

Julian Sternberg

Secretary

Pembroke

1965

Andrew Mitchell

Treasurer

St Catherine's

1985

Frank Smith

Honorary President

University

1956

Robert Dibley

Committee Member

New

1985

Aidan Rose

Committee Member

Keble

1976
Katharine Prynne Committee Member St Hugh's 1984

 

 In addition we are grateful for support from Kate Hobbs (St Hugh’s, 1992) on a co-opted basis.
 

During the remainder of 2025 only one more society event is scheduled:

•    Saturday November 29th – Annual Dinner at Royal Agricultural University, Cirencester

Together with Cambridge alumni, we look forward to hearing from our guest speaker Fitzroy Morrissey (Fellow of Pembroke College), and a string trio will provide some musical accompaniment.  A TicketSource link has been circulated by email to OUS Gloucestershire members.

If you are not receiving e-communications from the group, but would still like to attend an event, please email the secretary so that we can verify your correct contact details. We don't want you to miss out!

The planning for 2026 events is in progress, and details will be announced as soon as possible. These will include the AGM, the boat race viewing, one or more lectures for schools and alumni, and one or more theatre trips. For all events please book place(s) as explained in our e-newsletters or use the Ticketsource service.

18 October 2025:

Standish Consort Come and Sing Puccini’s Messa di Gloria in Cheltenham College, led by Brian Kay. Open to anyone interested, and about 100 people attended.

 

31 May 2025:

Standish Consort Workshop in Cheltenham College led by Sam Dressel (former member of the choir VOCES8). About 30 people attended and studied a wide variety of short pieces.

 

9 May 2025:

In the Mouth of the Wolf at the Barn Theatre, Cirencester. A group of theatre enthusiasts enjoyed this play by Michael Morpurgo.

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