close community events summer 2016

Issue 3Trinity 2016

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All dates are subject to change so please do contact the Development Office or

relevant department before making any travel or

accommodation arrangements.

[email protected] 01242 267439

Please look out for our special anniversary events,

celebrating 125 years of The Old Decanian Society


As we enter the final term of this academic year, there arenumerous good news stories from Dean Close: Sportingsuccesses, university scholarships gained and high qualitymusical and dramatic performances, to list but a few.

We are also pleased to see more and more people fromacross the School Community meeting up and coming together, marking a number of occasions during Lent Termincluding the inaugural Close Community Clay Pigeon Shootand supporting the boys at Rosslyn Park Rugby Sevens.

The 130th Anniversary of the School is fast approaching and it is a great time to be part of the Close Community. We are looking forward to the future and are in the earlystages of planning exciting new projects and developmentsfor the School.

We look forward to welcoming you back to Dean Close atone of the many events coming up this Trinity Term.

Mr Bradley SalisburyHeadmaster Dean Close School

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Friday 22nd AprilDALE AND MEAD HOUSE SOIREESFrom 6.45pmFor more information please visit www.deanclose.org.uk/Events or contact the Old Decanian Society office on 01242 258048

Saturday 23rd AprilPARENTS’ PRAYER FELLOWSHIP8.20amFor more information please call 01242 258000

Monday 25th AprilBLUNDERBUS: THE OWL WHO WAS AFRAID OF THE DARKBacon Theatre at 10.30amWith an irresistible blend of live music, puppetry and storytelling, this funny, gentle and reassuring tale is written especially for small people aged 3 - 7 and grown-ups who sleep with the big light on!

Tickets: £10.00 (£8.00) Family £32.00Box Office: 01242 258002 / www.bacontheatre.co.uk

Wednesday 27th AprilCELEBRATION OF MUSIC ACROSS DEAN CLOSEPrince Michael Hall at 6.30pm

Tuesday 3rd MayPAST PARENTS' COFFEE MORNINGDean Close House at 10amAll past parents are invited to join us for coffee, pastries and a catch-up. For more information please visit www.deanclose.org.uk/Past-Parents

Wednesday 4th MayREMOVE POETRY RECITALSTuckwell Theatre at 7pm

LONDON BUSINESS CLUB - NETWORKINGOrangebox, London, EC1R 0HU from 6.30pmAll are invited to join us for Business Networking at Orangebox’s London Showroom. To register please visit www.deanclose.org.uk/BusinessClubEvents

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May


Friday 6th MayFRIDAYS @ 6: A TRIBUTE TO FRANK SINATRAPrince Michael Hall at 6pm

Saturday 7th May

ST JOHN’S ON-THE-HILL OPEN MORNINGSt John’s on-the-Hill School, Chepstow 9am – 12 noonContact 01291 635382 or [email protected] to register.

Thursday 12th May LUNCHTIME CONCERT IPrince Michael Hall at 1.20pm

NATIONAL THEATRE LIVE: A VIEW FROM THE BRIDGE(ENCORE) [12A]Bacon Theatre at 7pmTickets: £16.50 (£14.50) Student £12.50 | RecordedBox Office: 01242 258002 www.bacontheatre.co.uk

Friday 13th May

THE FRIENDS OF ST JOHN’S ON-THE-HILL FASHION SHOWSt John’s on-the-Hill School, Chepstow 7pm - 9.30pm Tickets are £10 each and include a glass of Prosecco and a goody bag. For more information or to book, please call 01291 622045.

Saturday 14th MaySENIOR, PREP & PRE-PREP OPEN MORNINGSDean Close School, CheltenhamPlease email [email protected] for more information.

Wednesday 18th May

BBC RADIO 3 LIVE BROADCAST OF CHORAL EVENSONG. Tewkesbury Abbey at 3.30pm (Please be seated by 3.15pm)Please join us as The Schola Cantorum of Dean Close Preparatory School sing evensong, live on BBC Radio 3.

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June

Thursday 19th MayLUNCHTIME CONCERT IIPrince Michael Hall at 1.20pm

Friday 27th MayCLOSE COMMUNITY GOLF DAY

Minchinhampton Golf Club from 9amAll ODs, current and past parents are welcome to join us for around of Golf. £50.00 per person to include green fees, breakfast,refreshments, competition, prizes and lunch. For more informationplease visit www.deanclose.org.uk/Development-Events or contactthe Development Office.

Saturday 28th MaySENIOR SCHOOL COMMEMORATION Big Field, Dean Close SchoolPast Parents, Old Decanians and Former Staff are invited to join usfor picnics on Big Field and to support the Old Decanian Society Shooting, Tennis and Cricket teams.

To order your picnic hamper and for more information please visit www.deanclose.org.uk/Development-Events

Wednesday 8th June RSC LIVE: HAMLET [12A]Bacon Theatre at 7.00pm

Simon Godwin (The Two Gentlemen of Verona 2014) directs Paapa Essiedu as Hamlet in Shakespeare’s searing tragedy.

Tickets: £16.50 (£14.50) Student £12.50 | Live Box Office: 01242 258002 www.bacontheatre.co.uk


Thursday 9th June NATIONAL THEATRE LIVE: THE AUDIENCE (ENCORE) [12A]Bacon Theatre at 7pmThe smash-hit broadcast of the original West End production of The Audience, featuring Helen Mirren’s multi-award- winning performance, returns to cinemas in celebration of the monarch’s 90th birthday.

Tickets: £16.50 (£14.50) Student £12.50 | RecordedBox Office: 01242 258002 www.bacontheatre.co.uk

Sunday 12th June TEWKESBURY ABBEY SCHOLA CANTORUM SING EUCHARIST

Tewkesbury Abbey at 11amThe choir will be joined by former choristers who are at Dean Close School to sing a special service to mark the 10th Anniversary of Tewkesbury Abbey Schola Cantorum.

Thursday 16th JuneLUNCHTIME CONCERT III Prince Michael Hall at 1.20pm

Saturday 18th JuneOLD DECANIAN SOCIETY AGM, 125TH ANNIVERSARY SUMMER LUNCH AND FAMILY DAY

Dean Close School, CheltenhamFeaturing Reunion groups from the classes of 2011, 2006, 1991 and 1966. To book please email Alex Hume on [email protected]

Sunday 19th JuneMUSIC FOR A SUMMER’S EVENINGBibury Church at 7pm

Tuesday 21st JuneJUNIOR MUSIC SCHOLARS' RECITALPrince Michael Hall at 7pm

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Friday 24th JuneVALEDICTORY CONCERTPrince Michael Hall at 7.30pm

Sunday 26th JuneDEAN CLOSE SHOW JUMPINGRectory Farm, Duntisbourne Abbotts

Spectators and Supportersvery welcome.

Sunday 26th JuneOLD DECANIAN GOLF V THE SCHOOLCotswold Hills Golf Club

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Monday 27th JuneDEAN CLOSE BUSINESS CLUB BREAKFAST WITH SPEAKER GEORGE DAVIESPrince Michael Hall at 8amFor further details visitwww.deanclose.org.uk/BusinessClubEvents

Tuesday 28th JuneTEWKESBURY ABBEY SCHOLA CANTORUM 10TH ANNIVERSARY FESTAL EVENSONG ANDVALEDICTION OF CHORISTERS Tewkesbury Abbey at 5.30pm

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Friday 1st July 2016DEAN CLOSE PRE-PREPARATORY SCHOOLEND OF YEAR CELEBRATION ASSEMBLY 11.30am in the MarqueeAll DCPPS Parents are invited to join us. For more information please email [email protected] or call 01242 258079.

Saturday 2nd JulyDEAN CLOSE PREPARATORY SCHOOL AND ST JOHN’S ON-THE-HILL PRIZE GIVING AND SPEECH DAYSFrom 9.30am

FRIENDS OF ST JOHN’S SUMMER BALL St John’s on-the-Hill, ChepstowBlack Tie event and includes dinner, band, disco, entertainment. All welcome. For more information please contact [email protected]

THE OLD DECANIAN SOCIETY 125TH ANNIVERSARY BALLBig FieldFor more information please visit www.deanclose.org.uk/125

July

Discounts available to the Dean Close Community for Bacon Theatre Tickets and to hire any of our fantastic facilities.

As a member of the Close Community you receive Concession Prices at the Bacon Theatre. Book your tickets in advance and tell the box office

you are a Close Community Member to receive your discount.A variety of discounts are available to use the school for parties,

functions, events, business meetings and conferences.Call Marie Carter- Business Development Manager,

to discuss your individual requirements on 01242 258023


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Wednesday 6th July CHELTENHAM FESTIVAL EVENSONGDean Close Chapel at 5.30 pmTewkesbury Abbey Schola Cantorum sing evensong as part of the Cheltenham Music Festival

Monday 11th – Friday 15th JulyOLD DECANIAN SOCIETY CRICKET AND GOLF WEEKWith BBQ and Social open to all on Friday15th July

All dates are subject to change so please do contactthe Development Office or relevant department beforemaking any travel or accommodation [email protected] | 01242 267439



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Wednesday 20th July – Friday 5th AugustOPEN-AIR THEATRE FESTIVAL 2016 Tuckwell Amphitheatre, Dean Close SchoolGates open 1.5hrs before the event start time for picnics.An exciting programme of events including classic drama, inspiring Shakespeare, colourful family entertainment, local talent and the enchanting Cinema Under the Stars.

For more information and tickets, please visit www.bacontheatre.co.uk

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Wednesday 20th July

As You Like It


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Friday 29th July

Gulliver’s TravelsFriday 5th August

Around the World in 80 Days


Looking Ahead to the Michaelmas Term8th – 11th SeptemberHERITAGE OPEN DAYSJoin us for a tour of our historic School, accompanied by the School Archivist

Thursday 20th OctoberCOMMUNITY EVENSONG SUNG BY TEWKESBURY ABBEY SCHOLA CANTORUMDean Close School Chapel


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Saturday 22nd OctoberDEAN CLOSE HOCKEY SIXESAlumni Society Ladies’ Hockey Tournament

Sunday 6th NovemberCLOSE COMMUNITY FIREWORKS Big Field, Dean Close School

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Saturday 22nd October 2016 at Dean Close School, Cheltenham

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