Old Ruthinian Association

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Old Ruthinian Association - All Events

Events 2023

January

Lent Term begins	January 5^th Thursday
Committee Meeting	January 25^th Wednesday	School - 5.00 pm

February

Lent Term half term	Friday February 17^th to Sunday February 26^th	Half Term

March

Committee Meeting	March 22^nd Wednesday	School - 5.30 pm
Liverpool Luncheon	March 31^st Friday	You are invited to an Old Ruthinian Association Liverpool Lunch at: The Artists Club, 5 Eberle Street, Liverpool, L2 2AG, on Friday 31 March 2023. The Artists Club opens at 12.15 and a three course buffet lunch served at 1.30. Places are limited to 40 and cost £30.00 each. ALL BEVERAGES MUST BE PAID FOR. For those not familiar with the venue, the Artists Club was founded in 1877 and has occupied its present site since 1889. It is one of only a few remaining private members clubs in Liverpool and is renown for its friendliness and warm informality. Situated in the heart of the city, the Artists Club is just off Dale Street and close to the Town Hall. Moorfields Merseyrail station is a two minute walk, Lime Street rail station is a brisk 15 minute walk or a short taxi ride. There are several public car parks close by. DRESS: SMART INFORMAL OLD RUTHINIAN ASSOCIATION TIES IF POSSIBLE To reserve your place please reply to: Peter Bennett, 59 Norley Road, Cuddington, Northwich, Cheshire, CW8 2JY, email: p.bennett49@hotmail.com or telephone: 01606 882150 / 07976 255202. Cheques made payable to PETER BENNETT or electronic transfer to: sort code 55-61-31 account no. 24457116, marked, ORA LUNCH. PLEASE MAKE KNOWN ANY DIETARY REQUIREMENTS.

April

Lent Term ends	April 6^th Thursday
Trinity Term begins	April 25^th Tuesday

May

Committee Meeting	May 10^th Wednesday	School - 5.15 pm
Trinity Term half term	Friday May 26^th to Sunday June 4^th

June

Trinity Term Ends	June 29^th Thursday

September

Michaelmas Term begins	September 8^th Friday
Committee Meeting	September 20^th Wednesday	School - 5.15 pm

October

Committee Meeting	October 18^th Wednesday	School - 5.15 pm
Michaelmas Half Term	Friday 20^th October to Monday 30^th October

November

Annual Reunion Weekend	November 11^th Saturday	This year's Annual Dinner will be held at Ruthin Castle, Castle Street, Ruthin. LL15 2NU on Saturday 11th November 2023 7:00 for 7.30pm Dress: Smart or Black tie Tickets: £40 First Time Leavers: £35 Dinner Tickets and enquiries to: Donna Cooke - donnacookeora@gmail.com - 07946 429327 Payment by bank transfer: Sort Code: 54-41-06 - Account No: 04809181 Ref: Surname, Name, no of tickets or by cheque payable to The Old Ruthinian Association and sent to Donna Cooke, 2 Lon Fammau, Denbigh. LL16 5YF. Please email me to book your ticket(s). If you are booking on behalf of others, please name them all in the email. Once you receive a reply, payment must made within 3 days to secure your space. Additional Information Rooms available at Ruthin Castle: 14 x Doubles @ £149 3 x Triples @ £179 Other places to stay within walking distance of Ruthin Castle: www.jdwetherspoon.com/pubs/all-pubs/wales/denbighshire/the-castle-hotel-ruthin www.threefeathers.co.uk www.sarumhouseruthin.com www.manorhaus.com Transport: Robertos Taxi: 07912 564493 - AAA Taxi: 07923 427743 - Kevs Taxi: 07513 365097 Itinerary of Weekend Events Everyone is welcome to all events! There is space created on Saturday at the school, should groups of ORA’s wish to base themselves and meet with their groups of friends/meet other OR’s. Friday 10th November: Informal drinks/dinner at Ye Olde Harkers, City Road, Chester. 6pm onwards. Please drop in. Saturday 11th November: Golf at Pwllglas Golf Club, 10.15, Tee Off 11.00am. Contact John Sharples on 07785503292. Wetherspoons Ruthin Breakfast meet: 10/11am. Football match: 1.30-2.30pm. Graham’s Close Ben Welsby. AGM: 3.30pm. This will be held in the school café, which is located upstairs in the dining hall. From 1pm onwards, there will be a DIY hot drinks station available and plenty of seating should you wish to catch up with friends. From 3.30pm, drinks/sandwiches/cakes will be available. 7pm: Annual Dinner at Ruthin Castle. Sunday 12th November: Wreath Laying - This event will take place at the War Memorial in Wynnstay Road at 10.30am. The wreath, in memory of all the Old Ruthinians who made the ultimate sacrifice, will be laid by our President, Owen Wainwright. Please note: All personal information shared will be kept in line with current GDPR guidelines Safeguarding: Whilst the school grounds are hosting the OR events, the school building and boarding areas will remain out of bounds for OR’s.

December

Michaelmas Term ends	December 14^th Thursday

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