Old Stoic Society

Off the beaten track, Stowe views for a Sunday!

Old Stoics currently studying at Exeter University or Recent Leavers living in or around Exeter, are warmly invited to attend Drinks at The Black Horse on Monday 14 October, from 6.30pm onwards.
We hope to bring together recent leavers to highlight how the Old Stoic Society can support members with their future lives and an opportunity to catch up with fellow OS.
Free drinks and bar food will be served until 8.30pm after which a cash bar will operate. There are 30 places available on a first come, first served basis only.
https://www.stowe.co.uk/whats-on/old-stoic-events/os-exeter-university-recent-leavers-drinks

Stowe’s “Our-Man-In-The-Mosh-Pit” NIGEL MILNE (Chandos 68) is curating a series of gigs at THE HALF MOON in Putney - the next one is Tuesday 10 September and has headliner LADYBYRD aka Stowe’s very own Mimi Pearson-Gee (Nugent 21)! It would be great to get as many OS there as we can to make it a brilliant event for her. Tickets are £8 and bookable via this link : https://tickets.halfmoon.co.uk/events/43b724a1-5397-450c-b4f2-7859f32d7846

Old Stoics currently studying at Newcastle University, Durham University or Recent Leavers living in or around Newcastle, are warmly invited to attend Drinks at 97&Social on Wednesday, 20 November, from 6.30pm onwards.
The event is free to attend but we need to know number so book your place here https://www.stowe.co.uk/whats-on/old-stoic-events/recent-leavers-drinks-in-newcastle

Wishing everyone a happy Bank Holiday Monday. Share with us where you are and what you're up to today...

A view of Chapel from a different angle this Sunday.

Stowe roof top views are quite breath-taking. Can you name the FIVE counties visible from the roof...

Where would you find these cheeky cherubs at Stowe?

To all Stoics getting GCSE results today, well done for all your hard work and good luck for the next chapter in your school careers.

We are delighted to announce that Poppy Goaman (Lyttelton 22) will be competing in the Dart 18 World Championships in Italy in September.
Poppy writes,
“This year I am really excited to be competing in the Dart 18 World Championships in Italy this September and I am honoured to be representing Great Britain. This competition gathers sailors from all around the world, competing in 10 races over the week racing against over 100 other competitors.
The races are being held off the coast of Tarquinia from a beach called Lido de Tarquinia, with races consisting of a starting area with a committee boat and a pin to form the starting line, with the first leg being upwind of roughly a mile depending on the wind strength followed by a downwind leg, of distances up to a mile and a half, to a gate just above the start line. Once we are through that gate, we will sail an upwind leg back to the top windward mark before heading back down wind through the finishing gate.
I am currently looking for sponsors to help cover the costs of taking part. These costs include race entry, boat transport to the event, travel & accommodation. In return for sponsorship, I would be delighted to offer branding opportunities on kit that will be worn at the event and across our social media. If you are able to help, please do contact me directly: [email protected]
Thank you so much for your support.”

Best of luck with the competition, Poppy.

AMAZING WORK - OS Archie McParland (Temple 23) wins the Northampton Saints 2024 Blakiston Challenge 💪
https://www.northamptonsaints.co.uk/news/mcparland-privileged-to-join-winners-of-blakiston-challenge2024

News // McParland ‘privileged’ to join winners of Blakiston Challenge The teenage scrum-half won the annual event at Castle Ashby

Have you recently left Stowe? If so, this ones for you....
All recent leavers are warmly invited for drinks at The Sun in Clapham on Monday 16th December. The Old Stoic Society are buying the drinks and nibbles so it would be a shame to miss it!
We very much look forward to seeing you for this opportunity to meet up with other recent leavers and reminisce about your time at Stowe and also chat about what the future holds. Representatives from the OSS will be on hand to offer any advice and support.
Book your free place here https://www.stowe.co.uk/whats-on/old-stoic-events/leavers-christmas-drinks

Sunday views inside the state library....

Chapel is a place cemented firmly into the lives of all Stoics during their time here. For worship and reflection but also weekly assembly and yearly Christmas carol service - Chapel is a centre pin of the school. What do you remember most fondly about Stowe Chapel?

OLD STOIC DAY - is just around the corner on 21st September! Lots of you have signed up to come along and bring your families to what promises to a wonderfully fun day of reminiscing and catching up with old chums here at Stowe. There are still places available and we would love to see as many of you as possible for House tours, visit the state rooms, Chapel, rugby on the North Front, Lacrosse on the South Front, refreshments, lunch, fun and games, match teas and more!! What's not to love 💖
Book your place here https://www.stowe.co.uk/whats-on/old-stoic-events/old-stoic-day24

Congratulations to all the Old Stoics collecting their A Level results today. The entire Stowe School community is proud of all your hard work over the past year. We wish you all the best for the next chapter and we're here to support you. Please do get in touch if we can be of any assistance [email protected]

Glorious weather for a glorious temple snap shot wouldn't you agree?

The school maybe closed for the summer but the grounds team are hard at work today on the North Front. Who knows what they are doing? We couldn't get close enough to ask!

Crossing this beautiful bridge must bring back memories of time spent at Stowe ...

The Music Room on a Sunday.

We're happy to share the wonderful new website for Stowe Venue Hire. As an Old Stoic you are entitled to various discounts, so if you're looking for a venue for your wedding, a company conference or to hire sports facilities - get in touch with the team.
https://stowevenuehire.co.uk/

Come along and see our Visitor Centre and Museum whilst enjoying a tour this summer.

https://www.stowe.co.uk/house

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cl4yyv1gx43o
We're loving reading about your success James Rudkin.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cl4yyv1gx43o

Northants gold medallist: 'I hugged mum and burst into tears' James Rudkin, from Northamptonshire, describes the "special" moment he bagged another Paris gold for Team GB.

OS Cross Country Team - We have an Old Stoic team in the annual Schools Alumni race on 14 September at 3 pm. The start is at Richardson Evans Memorial Playing Fields just off the A3. There are a range of age categories and all standards most welcome.
Tea and cakes are served after. Do join us for an end of summer blast of fresh air and exercise ! You never know, we/you might win a cup!
For more details and to sign up, please contact [email protected] and [email protected] to enter. The society will kindly cover the cost of your entry.

Billy Baker (Chatham 2019) will be performing piano works by Bach, Chopin, Schubert, and his original compositions at St Matthew’s Church, Northampton on Saturday 28th September.
Billy will be supporting , who help source, package, and hand deliver free gifts and support packs to adult cancer patients across the country each week.

Tickets are available on the door to purchase with credit/debit card and you can read more about Billy's recital here: http://www.stmatthewsnorthampton.org.uk/music_forthcoming_events.shtml"

This week Stowe welcomes another camp to the site for fun and games (and some coaching!).
We hope you enjoy your stay 😇

Sunday views don't get much better...

Tickets are selling fast for the OS dinner on 10 October 2024 at The Churchill War Rooms.
Book your place for what promises to be a really special evening https://ow.ly/qTTh50SPXVe

Lunchtime views at Stowe aren't too bad hey?!

OS Peter Entwisle (Temple 19) has made his professional operatic debut at Opera Holland Park this summer, performing in both 'Il Barbiere Di Siviglia' and 'Edgar' as a chorus member. Peter will also be making his professional principal debut with British Youth Opera as a cover for Collatinus in Britten's 'Lucretia'. Peter is currently looking for a sponsor to aid in his master's studies, for which he's received a full scholarship from the Royal Northern College of Music. He can be reached via his website: PeterEntwisle.com