Bayley House Old Wrekinian Centenary Celebratory Weekend

Saturday May 16th and Sunday 17th May 2026

I warmly invite you to attend the Bayley Centenary Celebratory Weekend on Saturday 16th May and Sunday 17th May.

Programme

Saturday 16th May

This day is the low key part of the celebration. There will be no official tours, nor will buildings be open.

However, there might be an opportunity to play cricket. This will depend on how many OWs would like to visit Bigside to revive happy memories, or to play on it for the first time.

Will those who would like to participate in the cricket please let us know by 30th April and we will see what we can do about organising a match.

OWs might also like to gather in one of the local hostelries in the evening.

If you would JUST like to play cricket, but can't attend Sunday's celebrations, please email Michael de Weymarn directly (mdeweymarn@wrekincollege.com). No ticket purchase is required if you are just wishing to play cricket. 

Sunday 17th May – The main event!

From 10am: Reception in the Business School with coffee etc

Tours of the School - including “old Bayley” and College House (new Bayley will feature later in the day)

11.30am:  Service in Chapel including at least three hymns!

Noon: Tours and pre-lunch gathering for Prosecco and canapés in “new Bayley”, by kind permission of the current Housemaster, Mr Jonny Longfellow.

1pm: Lunch in the School Dining Room. This will comprise of “Sunday lunch”, sweet, cheese and biscuits and coffee. Tables will be organised, as far as possible, in year groups according to those attending. There will be a bar (card only) which will serve wine, beers and soft drinks only. Currently, the following Housemasters have said that they will be in attendance; Mr and Mrs Michael de Weymarn; Mr and Mrs Guy Roberts; Mr and Mrs Ian Williamson: Mrs Christina Graham. Also on the guest list are current Headmasters Ben Smith and Simon Platford, and current Head of Bayley Mr Jonny Longfellow.

Guests are free to leave at any time after the meal.

Dress code: smart casual

THE VERY IMPORTANT DETAILS

1. Thanks to most generous sponsorship, we are able to price the tickets for Sunday's event at £28 per person

2. OWs are welcome to bring their partners should they wish

3. Please book your place using the ticket link. If you have any queries please email owa@wrekincollege.com.

4. Please indicate in the question responses when booking your ticket whether we have your permission to publish your name as coming, in the hope that it might attract others

5. If you would JUST like to play cricket on Saturday 16th May, but can't attend the event on Sunday 17th May, please email Michael de Weymarn directly on mdeweymarn@wrekincollege.com. 

5 MOST IMPORTANT. Please note that there are only 140 tickets available on a first come, first served basis. The initial interest last year was most encouraging and we know that several year groups have already made arrangements to attend, so early application is advised. Please note also that only a paid application will get you on the list of attendees.

Michael de Weymarn

mdeweymarn@wrekincollege.com

owa@wrekincollege.com.