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Old Brightonians Alumni of Brighton College across the globe - keep up to date with news, events, and gems from the archive 🎓

The Old Brightonians’ network stretches right across the globe, and among our members you will find an amazingly diverse range of people. They include people in television, radio and theatre musicians, sportsmen and sportswomen, authors, explorers, artists and even a Druid. Of course, there are doctors, lawyers, bankers, business people and teachers, but also countless students and people taking gap years.

03/09/2026

Can you believe it's been 10 years?

We're looking forward to welcoming the Class of 2016 back together for reunion drinks at The Botanist, Broadgate Circle, on Friday 11 September.

Join fellow OBs and former teachers for a relaxed evening of conversation, sharing fond memories and catching up with old friends.

We're also delighted to confirm that members of the Common Room will be joining us, including Principal Richard Cairns, Leah Hamblett, Joe Carr-Hill and Jo-Ann Riley.

If you haven't booked your place yet, we'd love to see you there. And if you're still in touch with classmates, please do share this post to help us spread the word.

Book here: www.oldbrightonians.com/events/ob-class-of-2016-10-year-reunion-26

This weekend, the Spiers family and their friends will take on a 100km walk from Eastbourne to Arundel in memory of Issy...
03/09/2026

This weekend, the Spiers family and their friends will take on a 100km walk from Eastbourne to Arundel in memory of Issy Spiers, who died aged 13 in January following a four-year illness with a brain tumour.

Issy was a Brighton College pupil and an inspiration to many through the way she continued to enjoy life despite the challenges she faced.

Issy’s parents Matt and Nicki Spiers, their son Jamie, and 19 family members and friends will complete the South Coast Ultra Challenge, raising funds for The Brain Tumour Charity.

Their fundraising has already passed £35,000, with donations continuing ahead of the walk. The family hope the challenge will honour Issy’s memory while helping fund research and support for other families affected by brain tumours.

We would like to wish everyone taking part a safe journey and the best of luck. We will be thinking of you all as you take on this extraordinary challenge in Issy’s memory.

If you would like to donate in support of the family's 100km challenge, the link to Nicki's JustGiving page can be found here: https://www.justgiving.com/page/nicki-spiers-1774524833720

'From the Archive' this Friday, a portrait of “The Chief” with a story of its own.Our latest donation to the Brighton Co...
28/08/2026

'From the Archive' this Friday, a portrait of “The Chief” with a story of its own.

Our latest donation to the Brighton College Archive is an etching of Rev. Canon William Dawson, the College’s longest-serving Head Master.

But this is no ordinary portrait. Behind it lies a frustrated sitter, an ambitious artistic project and a commission that did not quite go to plan.

Read the full story on the Old Brightonians website: www.oldbrightonians.com/news

We remember Captain Stuart Farquharson-Roberts RN, OBE (Mil) (Sc. 1935-40), who has died aged 104.Joining the Royal Navy...
27/08/2026

We remember Captain Stuart Farquharson-Roberts RN, OBE (Mil) (Sc. 1935-40), who has died aged 104.

Joining the Royal Navy at the age of 18 during the Second World War, he survived Arctic convoys, taking part in Operation Torch and briefly took command of a destroyer at the age of just 22.

His later career included naval training - specialising in torpedo and anti-submarine warfare, while his retirement brought further work in education, alongside his lifelong passions for sailing, cricket and music.

Read our full tribute to this remarkable OB on the Old Brightonians website: www.oldbrightonians.com/news

Having explored visual art, film, dance, singing and musical theatre at school and Durham University, Poppy Harvey Wood ...
26/08/2026

Having explored visual art, film, dance, singing and musical theatre at school and Durham University, Poppy Harvey Wood (Fe. 2021-23) is now taking the next step in her creative journey - beginning professional musical theatre training at London Studio Centre this September.

The 'Our Alumni' profile for August, we caught up with Poppy to hear about her journey so far, her favourite Brighton College memories, and why she believes you shouldn’t compare your path to anyone else’s.

Read more and stay up to date with the latest OB news on the Old Brightonians website: www.oldbrightonians.com/news.

A truly outstanding set of results! Many congratulations!
20/08/2026

A truly outstanding set of results! Many congratulations!

What an amazing set of results! Huge congratulations to our newest cohort of Old Brightonians!
13/08/2026

What an amazing set of results! Huge congratulations to our newest cohort of Old Brightonians!

Founder, Creative Director and Director of Photography at Uppercut Films, Chris Terrill (Al. 1965–70) has created more t...
06/08/2026

Founder, Creative Director and Director of Photography at Uppercut Films, Chris Terrill (Al. 1965–70) has created more than 200 documentaries, taking audiences to some of the world's most remote, challenging and extreme environments.

His work has seen him film everywhere from the Arctic to the Amazon, as well as spending extended periods embedded with military units in Afghanistan, documenting life on the front line with rare access and insight.

Chris recently featured on BBC Radio 4's Saturday Live, where he reflected on his remarkable career, sharing stories from decades of global adventures, the people he has met, and the extraordinary experiences that have shaped his award-winning documentary filmmaking.

Read more on this story and stay up to date with the latest OB news on the Old Brightonians website: www.oldbrightonians.com/news

Many congratulations to Jason Sugarman KC (Ry. 1982-87) on his appointment as an Honorary Professor at Durham Law School...
05/08/2026

Many congratulations to Jason Sugarman KC (Ry. 1982-87) on his appointment as an Honorary Professor at Durham Law School.

The appointment recognises his contribution to legal practice and will see him sharing his wealth of experience while strengthening links between the Bar and legal academia.

We wish Jason every success in his new role.

Stay up to date with the latest OB news on the Old Brightonians website: www.oldbrightonians.com/news

The ‘Our Alumni’ profile for July features architect Sir John Tiltman KCVO (Ha. 1950-60), who reflects on the teacher wh...
20/07/2026

The ‘Our Alumni’ profile for July features architect Sir John Tiltman KCVO (Ha. 1950-60), who reflects on the teacher who inspired his career, the restoration of Windsor Castle after the terrible fire of 1992, and the many lessons he's learned along the way.

Read the full interview and stay up to date with the latest OB news on the Old Brightonians website: www.oldbrightonians.com/news

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