REIGATIAN CHRISTMAS EVENT

7 DECEMBER

We had a wonderful evening of festivity at The Hatch pub in Redhill in December. The event brought together all different walks of our Reigatian community, from those that left the school 60 years ago, to new parents, whose children started this September.

Everyone enjoyed a festive drink and mince pie whilst our RGS brass band and choir provided us with carols and some wonderful Christmas classics. Headmaster, Shaun Fenton highlighted the importance of the community and the joy of everyone coming together, even on a cold and frosty evening.

Adam Gosnold (RGS Parent) won unofficial ‘best Christmas jumper’, although the lights on his jumper may need to come with a warning sign!

Our thanks go to Pilgrim Brewery, in particular Adrian Rothera (’84 and RGS Parent) and Rory Fry-Stone (RGS Parent), for allowing us to take over their first Pilgrim Brewery Free House. Tali Glynn-Jones and Richard Hare were brilliant (as usual) and showcased the talent and calibre of musicians and choristers at RGS.

Adam spoke with first hand experience of the benefit of getting involved with the Reigatian community, the professional network that his three children have utilised, friendships his family has forged and the satisfaction received from being involved with our Changing Lives campaign as a member of the Henry Smith Club. Adam is a true example of a Reigatian! Foundation Director, Jonny Hylton (RGS ’99), ended the proceedings by highlighting recent examples of the Reigatian community in action and opportunities for parents to get more engaged; whether it be joining the RGS Professionals group, offering advice and guidance to recent graduates, attending events or supporting our philanthropic work – there really is something for everyone.

We would also like to thank Ralph James for their support with this event and we were delighted to welcome company Director, Ashley Bone and his team along for the evening.