Malvernian Society

OM CLUB // Congratulations to the OM Cricket Club who are through to the second round of the Beechbrook Capital Cricketer Cup after a nail-biting one-wicket victory over the Old Rugbeians on 14th June 🏏

Chasing 239, OMCC found themselves in trouble at 92–6 before a superb fightback turned the game on its head. With just one wicket remaining and seven runs needed, the tension peaked… Step forward Josh Dickenson – who held his nerve to smash the winning boundary in the final over, finishing unbeaten on 38 and sealing a dramatic 242–9 victory!

This was a fantastic team effort - thank you to: Olly Cox (5.17-22), Ben Clarke (9.19-24), Josh Haynes (5.12-17), Liam Smith (5.10-15), Joel Cox (5.18-23), Dan Holland (SH.15-20), Myles Holland (SH.17-22), Josh Leach (SH.23-25) and Josh Dickenson (9.16-21), Joe Harrison (5.20-25), Alex Milton (5.10-14) and Freddie Wynn (7.10-15).

Read more: https://www.malverniansociety.org.uk/omcc-secure-dramatic-cricketer-cup-victory/

Next up: Harrow (away) on Sunday 28th June - please come along to support if you can. Let’s hope for another win… perhaps with slightly less drama!

NEWS // Has anyone else spotted Mark Pougatch (2.81–86) doing a brilliant job presenting ITV's FIFA World Cup coverage?

From his calm authority to his sharp insights and natural rapport with guests, he really brings the whole broadcast together and keeps everything flowing seamlessly. It’s not easy anchoring such a huge global event, but he makes it look effortless.

We’re so proud to see him fronting such a major event and representing the very best of sports broadcasting. He’s doing an outstanding job and deserves all the recognition coming his way! 🙌⚽

THROWBACK // We are fondly remembering our gathering of the Malvernian community in Vienna earlier this year. More than 50 OMs, parents and guests joined us in March for an evening of drinks and conversation at Collina am Berg – a stylish venue owned by Tono Soravia (1.12–14).

Rebecca Merrett, Advancement Director, and Louise Townsend, Senior Development Officer from the Malvernian Society were joined by the Headmaster, Keith Metcalfe, to host the evening; the trio were also in Vienna to attend a dinner at the Liechtenstein City Palace to launch an exciting new fundraising initiative for Malvern College. More news on this to follow!

The evening was filled with lively conversations and meaningful connections - and if you find yourself in Vienna, we can wholeheartedly recommend Collina am Berg – whether for a drink, dinner, or simply to enjoy its welcoming atmosphere. Thank you for hosting us, Tono.

Vienna, we will be back 💚

🔗 Read more: https://www.malverniansociety.org.uk/malvernians-gather-in-vienna/

OM CLUB // 🏏 Join us this Sunday 🏏

Please join us at Denstone College this Sunday to watch our OM Gryphons go head to head with Old Denstonians.

📅 Sunday 21 June
📍 Denstone College
🕐 11am start

It's set to be beautiful weather this Sunday, so pack a picnic, settle on the boundary, and enjoy a perfect afternoon of cricket and good company.

All are very welcome!

View the list of all upcoming OM Club fixtures: https://www.malverniansociety.org.uk/events/

THIS WEEK // If you’re living, working, or visiting Kenya this week, don’t miss this opportunity to join us for a relaxed evening of drinks and conversation at the beautiful Muthaiga Country Club.

Join Rob Breare (Chief Operating Officer), Mark Hardinges (1.91–96, Director of Sport), and Camilla King-Smith (4.10–15, Admissions Manager) from Malvern College for a great chance to reconnect, expand your network, and hear the latest from the College.

📅 Thursday 18th June
⏲️ 6pm – 8pm
📍 Muthaiga Country Club, Nairobi
🌟 Open to the whole Malvernian community
🎟️ Free to attend but please register in advance: https://www.malverniansociety.org.uk/diary-event/malvern-in-nairobi/

Whether you’re based locally or just passing through, we’d love you to see you there.

🏏Cricketer Cup Returns to The Senior! 🏏

This Sunday, we welcome Old Rugbeians to The Senior at Malvern College for the opening round of the Cricketer Cup as Old Malvernians begin their campaign.

We would love to see as many supporters as possible there to get behind the team. Bring the whole family, pack a picnic, and make a day of it enjoying cricket in one of the most beautiful settings in the game.

We look forward to welcoming familiar faces back and introducing new ones to the OM cricket community. Come along, enjoy the atmosphere, and help us get the Cricketer Cup campaign off to a flying start!

📍 The Senior, Malvern College
🏏 Old Malvernians v Old Rugbeians
📅 Sunday
⏰11.30am

CAREERS // 📣 Calling the whole Malvernian community – can you help our pupils? 📣

We have four fantastic pupils looking for work experience opportunities and career insights, and we would love to tap into the amazing support of our alumni community.

✨ Lotta (Upper Sixth) – interested in law, international relations, politics & human rights (Europe, Oct–Nov 2026)
✨ Nina (Upper Sixth) – looking for economics, politics, policy or government experience (Worcester/London)
✨ Gretel (Upper Sixth) - interested in environmental/climate degree apprenticeships or experience and volunteering with children who’ve experienced trauma
✨ Natalia (Lower Sixth) – interested in investment banking and finance (London or Venice based)

All four are enthusiastic, capable and eager to learn - whether through shadowing, short placements, or simply conversations with professionals.

If you can offer experience, advice, or connections, we would be delighted to hear from you - supporting current pupils is such an important part of what makes the Malvernian community so special 💚

📩 Please get in touch if you can help - simply email [email protected] or send us a DM.

CONGRATULATIONS // 🎉💍 Congratulations to Amy Elias (3.10–15) and Jonah on the wonderful news of their wedding on Saturday 23rd May 💍🎉

We were honoured that they chose Malvern College as the setting for their special day, with an intimate ceremony in The Grub and smiles all round.

Amy and Jonah, from all of us at the Malvernian Society and Malvern College, we wish you a long and happy life together 💚

Have you recently got married or engaged? Don’t forget to send us a photo so we can share your special news with the Malvernian community. Send it via DM or email: [email protected]

NEWS // We were delighted to bring together Old Malvernians and Ellerslie Old Girls for a vibrant Creative Industries networking evening in London last week.

From marketing and media to design, performing arts, architecture and creative technology, it was fantastic to see such a diverse mix of alumni connecting, collaborating and sharing ideas in a relaxed and engaging setting.

A highlight of the evening was an inspiring talk from our host for the evening, Adrian Coleman (2.76–81), Co-Founder and Group Executive Chairman of VCCP, who offered fascinating insights into the ever-evolving communications landscape. From VCCP’s growth into a global agency of 1,600+ people to the stories behind iconic campaigns like Cadbury, Virgin Media O2 and the famous meerkats, it was both insightful and entertaining.

Guests also heard from VCCP’s Innovation Lead, Pete Gasston, who explored the growing impact of AI on the creative industries - sparking plenty of discussion about what the future holds.

Even tube strikes and an unexpected fire alarm couldn’t dampen the energy, with new connections made and conversations flowing throughout the evening.
A brilliant turnout, including many new faces, highlighted the strength and creativity of the Malvernian network. A big thank you to everyone who attended 👏

🔗 Read more and see photos from the evening: https://www.malverniansociety.org.uk/from-meerkats-to-media-malvernians-in-creative-industries-gather-in-london/

We look forward to sharing details of our next professional networking event very soon - details to follow soon!

EVENT // With less than two weeks to go, we are really looking forward to bringing together the Malvernian community in Kenya for a relaxed evening of drinks and conversation at the beautiful Muthaiga Country Club.

Join Rob Breare (Chief Operating Officer), Mark Hardinges (1.91–96, Director of Sport), and Camilla King-Smith (4.10–15, Admissions Manager) from Malvern College for this informal catch-up.

📅 Thursday 18th June
⏲️ 6pm – 8pm
📍 Muthaiga Country Club, Nairobi
🌟 Open to the whole Malvernian community - including anyone living, working or visiting Nairobi
🎟️ Free to attend but please register in advance: https://www.malverniansociety.org.uk/diary-event/malvern-in-nairobi/

Whether you’re based locally or just passing through, we’d love you to join us to reconnect with friends, make new connections, and hear the latest updates from the College.

See you there 💚