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Issue 10 Michaelmas 2018
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A Warm Welcome Welcome back at the start of the new academic year. I hope you’ve all had a restful Summer and have had a chance to enjoy the fabulous British weather. I look forward to seeing you at one or more of this term’s many and varied events; as ever there are many opportunities to get together and to be entertained, stimulated, delighted and refreshed. This term we will be marking the 100th anniversary of Armistice Day. On Sunday 16th September There will be a special performance of We Will Remember Them in the Bacon Theatre, recognising the part that Dean Close pupils and staff of the day played in the conflict. On September 14th 2014, our community gathered, one hundred years to the day after the first OD was killed, to mark the sacrifices made by our Dean Close forebears, and on September 16th 2018 we will revisit this commemorative event. Old and current Decanians will take to the Bacon Theatre stage to remember those who gave their lives in WWI in what promises to be another moving and unique performance. On another note, on Friday 5th October we are thrilled to be joined by pianist Irina Krasotina, Associate professor at the Moscow Conservatory, for a special Fridays@6 recital that is not to be missed. Following that, Christmas will soon be upon us, and I hope you will plan to celebrate with us at one of the many festive events in our programme. See you soon! Emma Taylor Warden, The Dean Close Foundation
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Tuesday 11th September
CHORAL SOCIETY - FIRST REHEARSAL 5th September – 4th October
Prince Michael Hall from 7pm
'HIGHLIGHTS': ART EXHIBITION BY OLD DECANIAN ROSANNA TATCHELL (FAWLEY 2005)
Everyone is welcome to join the Choral Society’s weekly rehearsals in preparation for this year’s choral concert on Friday 9th November. For more information visit www.deanclose.org.uk/Choral-Society or email Sylvia Klemz shklemz@deanclose.org.uk.
BonBernard Gallery Private View: Friday 7th September, 5.30pm – 8pm
Thursday 6th September
SCHOLA CANTORUM FIRST CHORAL EVENSONG OF TERM Tewkesbury Abbey at 5.30pm Please email ods@deanclose.org.uk if you would like to play.
Thursday 13th & Saturday 15th September
HERITAGE OPEN DAYS TOURS Tours at 10am and 2pm Take a walk around the Senior School with the School Archivist and find out more about our History. To book visit www.deanclose.org.uk/HeritageOpenDays.
Saturday 8th September
Saturday 15th September
FIRST HOME RUGBY FIXTURE: 1ST XV VS RGS WORCESTER
OD CHELTENHAM SOCIAL AND CLASS OF 2017: ‘ONE YEAR ON DRINKS’
Big Field from 2pm
The Beehive, Montpellier from 6.30pm
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PARENTS’ PRAYER FELLOWSHIP Bayley House from 8.30am The Prayer Fellowship meet fortnightly throughout term for Coffee and Prayers. If would like to attend or for more information, please contact the parent representative by emailing deancloseppf@tenastic.com.
Thursday 27th September Sunday 16th September
NATIONAL THEATRE BROADCAST: KING LEAR
DEAN CLOSE REMEMBERS
Bacon Theatre, 7pm
Bacon Theatre Matinee Performance: 3pm Evening Performance: 7pm
Broadcast live from London’s West End, see Ian McKellen’s ‘extraordinarily moving portrayal’ of King Lear. Tickets from www.bacontheatre.co.uk.
Old and current Decanians will take to the Bacon Theatre stage to remember those who gave their lives in WWI in what promises to be a moving and truly one-of-a-kind performance. Tickets from www.bacontheatre.co.uk.
Friday 28th September Wednesday 19th September
CHORAL EVENSONG SUNG BY TEWKESBURY ABBEY SCHOLA CANTORUM Tewkesbury Abbey, 3.30pm Evensong will be broadcast live by BBC Radio 3 from 3.30pm. Please be in your seats by 3.15pm.
BUSINESS CLUB BREAKFAST - DIVERSITY & INCLUSION The Pavilion, 8am ‘MORE THAN JUST A GAME’ With Past Parent Laura Haycock, Client Engagement Manager, Pearn Kandola.
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Friday 5th October
FRIDAYS@6 Monday 1st October
Prince Michael Hall, 6pm
RECITAL WITH IRINA KRASOTINA AND THE CARDUCCI QUARTET
Saturday 13th October
Prep School Centenary Hall, 1.30pm Please contact Katie Wells for more information: klwells@deanclose.org.uk
Thursday 4th October
LUNCHTIME CONCERT
DEAN CLOSE SCHOOLS OPEN MORNING Open Morning for Parents and Prospective Pupils 2-18yrs. Please call 01242 258044 to register or for more information.
DEAN CLOSE SCHOOLS OPEN MORNING
Prince Michael Hall, 1.40pm Friday 5th October
FRIDAYS@6: IRINA KRASOTINA Prince Michael Hall, 6pm We are thrilled to be joined by pianist Irina, Associate professor at the Moscow Conservatory, for this special Fridays@6. Not to be missed! For more information contact Sylvia Klemz shklemz@dean close.org.uk
Saturday 13th October – Sunday 14th October
THE ARROW TROPHY Cowes, Isle of Wight Sailing competition between independent School alumni.
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Thursday 18th October
DRAMA PRODUCTION: 'BLACKADDER GOES FORTH'
RUGBY VS SOLIHULL SCHOOL Kingsholm Stadium, Gloucester, 7pm
Bacon Theatre, 7pm For more information please contact Caroline Baillie on CBaillie@deanclose.org.uk
Dean Close
SIXES Thursday 18th October
SCHOLA CANTORUM SING EVENSONG FOR THE PRAYER BOOK SOCIETY
Sunday 21st October
All Saints’, Clifton at 5.30pm
Dean Close School Astros from 10.30am
Please contact jclyons@deanclose.org.uk if you would like to attend.
The Old Decanian Society hosts the annual Alumni Societies’ Girls’ hockey tournament. Come along and support the ODs.
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THE LAST NIGHT OF THE PROMS: PRESENTED BY THE ROTARY CLUB OF CHELTENHAM SUNRISE. Bacon Theatre, 4pm Matinee & 7.30pm Evening performances Sponsored by Porthaven Care Homes, Thirlestaine Park, this charity concert promises to be a superb evening of music and entertainment with a selection of Proms classics, featuring the Glevum Symphony Orchestra and finalists from the local Rotary Young Musician competition. For more information and tickets visit www.bacontheatre.co.uk
Sunday 4th November
CLOSE COMMUNITY FIREWORKS DISPLAY Big Field at 6.30pm Friday 9th November
KARL JENKINS: THE ARMED MAN: A MASS FOR PEACE Tewkesbury Abbey, 7pm Dean Close Foundation Choral Remembrance Concert: Please contact the Senior School Office: office@deanclose.org.uk for more information and for tickets.
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PREP SCHOOL MUSIC SCHOLARS' CONCERT Prince Michael Hall, 7.15pm Please contact Sara Clark on slclark@deanclose.org.uk for more information or if you would like to attend.
Friday 16th November
FRIDAYS @ 6 Prince Michael Hall, 6pm Wednesday 21st November
SENIOR SCHOOL MUSIC SCHOLARS’ CONCERT Prince Michael Hall, 7.15pm For more information please contact shklemz@deanclose.org.uk
Saturday 10th November
SENIOR OLD DECANIAN LUNCH: LEAVERS FROM 1960-65 FOLLOWED BY THE LAUNCH OF THE DENYS CARNILL FOUNDATION AWARD If you would like to attend and are yet to receive an invitation please contact us on ods@deanclose.org.uk
Thursday 22nd November
LUNCHTIME CONCERT Prince Michael Hall, 1.40pm Thursday 22nd November
PINK DINNER FOR BREAST CANCER Thursday 15th November
Senior School Dining Room, 7.30pm
LUNCHTIME CONCERT
For more information or to book, please contact Julie Kent on jkent@deanclose.org.uk
Prince Michael Hall, 1.40pm
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Thursday 29th Nov
BUSINESS CLUB BREAKFAST
SHELBURNE HOUSE CHRISTMAS FAIR IN AID OF PIED PIPER
The Pavilion, 8am
Shelburne House, 4.30pm - 6.30pm Friday 23rd November
All welcome.
DCPS CHARITY FAIR Dean Close Preparatory School, 2.30pm
December
For more information email dcpsoffice@deanclose.org.uk
Wednesday 28th, Thursday 29th & Friday 30th November
DCPS SENIOR PRODUCTION: THE LION, THE WITCH AND THE WARDROBE Prep School Centenary Hall, 7pm Tickets available from the Bacon Theatre 01242 258002 or www.bacontheatre.co.uk
Sunday 2nd December
SCHOLA CANTORUM CAROL SERVICE Tewkesbury Abbey, 6pm No booking required.
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My Fair Lady
CHRISTINGLE SERVICE 2018 Tuesday 11th December
PRE-PREP SCHOOL CHRISTINGLE SERVICE Dean Close Chapel, 11am Please email squirrels@deanclose.org.uk if you hope to join us.
Thursday 6th – Saturday 8th December
Wednesday 12th December
SCHOOL MUSICAL: MY FAIR LADY Bacon Theatre, 7.30pm
RETIREMENT HOME AND OLD DECANIAN CHRISTMAS CONCERT
Tickets will be in high demand, please visit www.bacontheatre.co.uk or call 01242 258002 to book.
Prep School Centenary Hall, 11am For more information please contact Katie Wells klwells@deanclose.org.uk
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Business conferences and corporate events at Dean Close School
Conferences, business dinners and receptions
State-of-the-art sound, lighting and audio
Lectures and seminars Meetings and team building Banquet style dining for 80 – 350 people
visual technology Ample free on-site car parking for 300 cars Sports ground and facilities for hire
Professionally equipped theatre venue
Accommodation
Dean Close School, Shelburne Road, Cheltenham GL51 6HE 01242 258023 | enquiries@deanclosevenues.co.uk www.deanclosevenues.co.uk
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Handel
Messiah Saturday 15th December
SCHOLA CANTORUM PERFORM HANDEL: MESSIAH Tewkesbury Abbey, 7pm Tickets available from the Abbey: Telephone 01684 856144.
Wednesday 19th December
FESTIVE FILM: ARTHUR CHRISTMAS Bacon Theatre from 4pm
Chapel, 7.30pm
Father Christmas will be dropping by before the film so bring your last minute requests and join us in the Bacon Theatre for an afternoon of festive fun in the glow of the fairy grotto.
All are welcome to join us at this annual Service followed by mulled wine and mince pies in the Senior School Dining Hall.
Tickets available from www.bacontheatre.co.uk
Wednesday 12th December
SERVICE OF NINE LESSONS AND CAROLS
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LOOKING AHEAD TO 2019 25th January 2019 SENIOR SCHOOL PARENTS’ SOCIETY: BURNS' NIGHT Friday 8th March 2019 CLOSE COMMUNITY CLAY PIGEON SHOOTING Join us for a morning of Clay Pigeon Shooting at Ian Coley’s, Cheltenham.
Saturday 25th May COMMEMORATION OF BENEFACTORS 2019 Featuring the Class of 1999 ‘20 years on’ reunion.
Saturday 22nd June OLD DECANIAN DAY 2019 Everyone is welcome to join us at Dean Close School for the annual Old Decanian Day. There will be sports fixtures versus the School, BBQ lunch for all, activities for children, reunions, tours of the School, The Old Decanian Society AGM and Dinner. To mark 5, 10 and 25 years, there will be specific reunions for the classes of 1994, 2008 and 2013.
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Saturday 13th October
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Pre-Preparatory and Preparatory School : 9.00am Arrive for Heads’ Welcome
Tel: 01242 258044 www.deanclose.org.uk
Senior School : 10.00am Arrive for Headmaster’s Address
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