Campbell College has voted for Macmillan Cancer Care to be its Charity of the Year for 2018/2019 and to launch the association the College are delighted to support a Ladies Afternoon Tea event which is being organised and hosted by our wonderful parents.  The event will take place in the 6th Form Centre on Saturday 29th September from 14:30-17:30.  Tickets cost £40 and include entry for the raffle, afternoon tea and bubbly. The afternoon will be filled with delicious cakes, treats and a performance from the fabulous Swing Gals - Northern Ireland's leading all female vocal group. Plus, a photo booth to capture memories of the day. Booking is essential and everyone is welcome! Thanks to our parent community for supporting the College and Macmillan Cancer Support. Any questions or dietary /access requirements please email alumni@campbellcollege.co.uk.  

On Friday, 19th October 2018, The Old Campbellian Society Ireland Branch will host a Dinner at Templehouse, Co. Sligo. ( www.TempleHouse.ie ).  This is the first Irish Branch Reunion/ Dinner for a number of years and is open to OCs, spouses, partners and friends.    Templehouse is a fine country house, dating back to the Knights Templar; and has been in the Percival family for quite a few centuries.  I have entertained parties here over the years and have every confidence you will enjoy the excellent food and relaxing grandeur of one of Ireland’s most endearing family-owned, historic country estates, especially since we will have the pleasure of the company of internationally renowned pianist, Philip Hammond (5204).    On Saturday, recreational activities will be available for OCs, family and friends, that will/may include: golf at County Sligo Championship Links, organised by William Cooper (5184); hill-walking, in the Dartry Mountains; and horse-riding along the Wild Atlantic Way.   The Dinner comes at a time when Campbell prepares to celebrate its 125th Anniversary in 2019; and it is hoped that we will see a range of celebratory events across Ireland.  Therefore, it will be good to have OCs who live, or are active, in Ireland who might help the school celebrate across Ireland in 2019 and “spread the word” about what Campbell has to offer, especially in regard to its thriving international Boarding Department.   The Dinner costs €60/£55 (Ticket prices are in Pounds. You can pay in either Euros or Pounds when you purchase your ticket(s) through PayPal) per person and the Dress is Jacket and Tie.  Special accommodation rates are available at The Clayton Hotel, Sligo and coach transport can be provided, subject to numbers, from Dublin and Belfast.   Come, join us on Friday, 19th October 2018 as we begin preparations to celebrate Campbell’s 125th Anniversary!   Please bear in mind, Templehouse has a limit to the number of dining guests that it can host; so please, book early to avoid disappointment. For further information please call the Society Office 02890 763 613 or waltermurphy@oldcampbellians.co.uk   Keith McNair (6451) Ireland Branch  

SOLD OUT The ever popular and sell out Halloween Ball returns on Friday, 26th of October 2018; sponsored by City Air Express, CBRE, Cunningham Coates; Diversity NI, Haldane Fisher; International Construction Warranties; Nelson Radiology and W&G Baird. Please be advised that you can pay on-line here for your tickets but ONLY if you have already had confirmation of your table via the OC Society Office. The cost is £50.00 per head, with a maximum of 10 per table. As you will know, this event is an annual SELL OUT: if you wish to enquire about booking a table, please contact Walter Murphy, Old Campbellian Society Manager in the Society Office on 02890 763 613 waltermurphy@oldcampbellians.co.uk regarding availability. With thanks for your ongoing support of this event and to the sponsors: Photos of our Halloween Ball 2017 are available here: https://www.oldcampbellians.co.uk/galleries/view/20

The Annual Remembrance Service will take place at the College on Friday the 9th of November 2018. Each year the College extends an Open Invitation to OCs to attend the Service, however, please note that it is important that you inform the Society Office (02890 763 613) if you wish to attend the Service in order that seating be allocated accordingly. If you do not do so then a pupil may have to give up a seat for you immediately before the Service. Please arrive to be seated by 1015hrs. Service Commences at 1025hrs and is followed by Coffee & Tea in the Library. If you have any queries please contact the Society Office or waltermurphy@oldcampbellians.co.uk

The Old Campbellian Society plans to hold its inaugural Business Lunch on Friday the 16th of November 2018 in The Ulster Reform Club. The event is open to OCs, Parents and Guests, meeting in The Old Billiard Room circa 1200 and seated for lunch by 1230. Myles Nelson (7024) will say a few words and Paddy Wallace (8489), former Ulster and Ireland, Grand Slam Winner, will welcome those in attendance, Lunch will commence at 1245. The three course lunch, costing £30.00, should be finished by 1400 and attendees may wish to leave then or stay longer in the Club.  It is planned that the event becomes an annual mid-November diary fixture. In addition to raising awareness of the College's 125th Anniversary, the Business Lunch will provide a great opportunity for groups of OCs to get together in a relaxed setting.  Please contact the Society Office - 02890 763 613 or waltermurphy@oldcampbellians.co.uk for further details and register your interest in attending/make your payment by clicking on the button here at the bottom of the screen. Paddy Hirsch (6993) has kindly donated five editions of his historical thriller " The Devil's Half Mile" to the College. These novels will be given to five randomly chosen OCs from the first twenty who register online for the lunch!