A wonderful memory from Barbara Rodd of her father Leslie James Brisley. Les was at the School from 1936 until the family moved to London in 1940 and he was [ … ]
Category: News
News items may include news of specific events at the school that are thought to be of particular interest to Old Ruymians.
Golf Day – 10 April 2026
We had a great day last Friday with fantastic weather. Rob Green became a new name on the Golf trophy. Perhaps yours might be there next year! To help with [ … ]
Golf Day 2025
Rob Green (left) accepts the Overall Winner’s Trophy, presented by Tony Debling A fabulous Golf Day was had by all those that attended, superbly organised by Tony Debling as Golf [ … ]
Old Ruymians’ Club Lunch – 30 April
We’re pleased to announce another ORC Lunch is to take place at Taddy’s Barn, Cliftonville on 30th April 2025 at 1:00pm. Bring a bottle and select from the many delicious [ … ]
Colin James Whitaker (1941-2025)
The Old Ruymians’ Club were sad to hear of the recent death of Colin Whitaker, known best for his work with the discovery of BSE or “Mad Cow Disease”. We [ … ]
Golf Day!
There are still a few places left for this year’s annual Old Ruymians’ Club Golf Day! Even if golf isn’t something you are “into”, it’s still a great OR Lunch [ … ]
After-Dinner Toast at the OR Reunion Dinner, Houses of Parliament, 1973
We were delighted to be sent this after-dinner toast by William Askew (b.1930 – ); given by him at the Old Ruymians’ Club Annual Reunion Dinner at the Houses of [ … ]
David Balchin and Peter Wilson, 1961
David Balchin (L) and Peter Wilson (R) aged 18 in 1961. David Balchin played outside left for England and Peter Wilson played left-back for Wales. Both were members of Cliftonville [ … ]
1975 Kent Schools Under 15 Chess League Champions!
Left to right: Kevin Sperling, Mark Taylor, Trevor Ricketts and Philip Dodds – 1975 – winning the Kent Schools Under 15 Chess League for Chatham House after beating Catford School [ … ]
Anthony Kevin “Tony” Jones
Anthony Kevin “Tony” Jones (12 March 1956 – 3 January 2025) Following the passing of Anthony “Tony” Jones in January, we can confirm that his funeral will be held on [ … ]
Old Ruymians’ Club Golf Day 2025
The next Golf Day will be held at the North Foreland Golf Club on Friday 11th April. There will be a Stableford Tournament on the main course – maximum handicap [ … ]
William “Bill” Denby Peppiatt, 1932-2025
William Denby Peppiatt, MBE (1932-2025) The Old Ruymians’ Club were sad to learn of the recent passing of “Bill” Peppiatt, 92. He was preceeded by his long-term partner, Hazel, a [ … ]
Old Ruymians’ Club gives £500 to CCGS
Mr Adam Topping (left) and Hon Chairman Mr Mike Tyrrell (right) Mike Tyrrell, our Hon Chairman, was delighted to be able to give a cheque for £500 on behalf of [ … ]
Annual Reunion Dinner Booking Forms
We are pleased to announce that Bookings for the Old Ruymians’ Club Annual Reunion Dinner are now being taken! You can download a copy of the Booking Form here. The [ … ]
1997 Promotional Video
The Hon Sec has uncovered a Chatham House promotional video from c1997, showing the Head Teacher at the time, J D Matthews, buildings, staff and pupils. If you would like [ … ]
In Bookstores Now! – The Second Edition Hardback copy of “The Chatham House Story”
It’s arrived! Now available direct from Lulu.com is the A5 248-page HARDBACK Second Edition of “The Chatham House Story” specially produced and published to look great on your bookshelf and [ … ]
The School – c1920 with Townley Castle School Entrance
Here’s a wonderfully clear photo of the School, from around 1920, with the entrance to Townley Castle School visible on the extreme left. The history of Townley Castle School is [ … ]
Get your FREE pin badge!
When you join the Old Ruymian Club you are entitled to a FREE pin badge (just pay post and packing). Measuring 30 x 20 mm it features the Chatham & [ … ]
The Masters – But In What Year?
The Masters… Who’d like to put a date on this one? We’re guessing 1955/58… Lots of familiar faces to us! A young Maurice Jordan, for instance. As usual, we’ll leave [ … ]
Old Ruymians’ Club Equality and Diversity Statement, 2024
The Old Ruymians’ Club are pleased to have updated their Equality and Diversity Statement and the latest version, dated 4 December 2024, is available here.