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 [ … ]
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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.
Old Ruymians’ Club Constitution and Rules, 2024
The Old Ruymians’ Club Committee was tasked by the Membership at the AGM 29 June 2024 to revise the Constitution and Rules to ensure inclusivity and to reflect current values. [ … ]
“The Chatham House Story” – Second Edition Global Distribution Release Soon!
Ahead of Schedule, our Hon Sec has just approved the proof copy of the Second Edition of his book, “The Chatham House Story” and it is in the process of [ … ]
Flying Visit from “Oz”
Having moved back to Australia after a successful career in Education, it was good to see Martin Gilham return to our shores for a brief visit to Thanet. Martin spent some time [ … ]
Reunion Dinner Speaker Announced – Mr Blake Dark
Mr Blake Dark The Old Ruymians’ Club are pleased to announce that our guest after-dinner speaker for the 2025 Annual Reunion Dinner on 28th June is Mr Blake Dark. His [ … ]
Old Ruymian’s Painting Helps RNLI
Our Hon Sec, David Carr, with Wendy Maxted at the Lifeboat Station, Ramsgate The Old Ruymians were delighted to be able to make a donation to RNLI Ramsgate in exchange [ … ]
ORC Lunch & Social at The Arch 14 Nov 2024
A great lunch and social was held today, 14th November 2024, at The Arch Bar, Ramsgate Harbour with thanks to John & Carole Copeland for making it possible. Lots of [ … ]
Coming Soon at a Bookstore Near You!
David has received so many comments about the First Edition that he’s written a Second Edition! With a publishing date of January 2025 the Second Edition of his book, which [ … ]
Terry Westby
The Old Ruymians’ Club are sad to hear of the recent passing of one of its Golf Day stalwarts; Terry Westby. On behalf of the ORC and its Members we [ … ]
New book gives history of Chatham House
Our Hon Secretary, David Carr, recently published his new book “The Chatham House Story”: a history of Chatham House School, its pupils, staff and buildings from its earliest beginnings in [ … ]
Gypsy Tart in the Sixties
Gypsy Tart; who remembers the excitement that swept the Dinner Hall when it was discovered that this heaven sent desert was included on the dinner menu for that day? I [ … ]