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 [ … ]
ORCC – Cricket Week 2025 – Dates TBC
We have just received the tentative dates for the 2025 ORCC Cricket Week, 2025. A pre-season match with CCGS is being arranged, with the main Cricket Week fixtures with Nelson [ … ]
Cecil Hogarth
The Old Ruymians’ Club were sad to hear about the recent death of a greatly respected teacher, musician, writer and friend – Cecil Hogarth. His sparkling wit and musicianship will [ … ]
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 [ … ]
OR Golf Day 2023
Having been returned to its slot in April the Old Ruymians Golf Day edged back towards it pre-Covid numbers with nineteen golfers and an additional six diners signed up for [ … ]
Old Ruymians Cricket 2023
2023 (AD HOC) COMMITTEE President: Andrew Signorell Chairperson: Mark Lewis Vice-Chair: David Walton Honorary Secretary: Senura Ratiyala Honorary Treasurer: Mark Lewis Match Manager: Dennis Hester Old Ruymian Cricket 2023 We [ … ]
Newsletter #13 October 2022
Chairman’s Report October 2022 This, the latest newsletter, has been possible after we recently received a large number of articles which are included. You will find the minutes of the [ … ]
Peter Landi 1936 – 2022
Peter Landi was born on 15th November 1936 in London Adopted at 6 weeks old by Joe and Rose Landi, he moved to Ramsgate and spent his childhood years living [ … ]
OR 2022 Donation to School
Important to know where our donations to the School go … 1,201 views
Colts Rugby XV 1962-1963
Many thanks to Terry Keane who provided this photograph of the Colts Rugby XV from 1962-1963. The reverse of the photo provided some autographs from the esteemed players. Terry identified [ … ]
A Rare Meeting
Having left Broadstairs in 1970 and lived in Hereford since 1988 I had never met another Old Ruymian. Today however working as a Volunteer Covid 19 vaccinator I did! Our [ … ]