OAKLEY HOLIDAYS

Almost a hundred years separates the two photographs and 2019 will see the centenary of the first holiday party which was held at Ardingly in Sussex in the summer of 1919. 

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Oakley Holidays which has its origins in that first party will mark the occasion in several ways which will culminate with a celebration gathering at Bilton Grange Preparatory School, near Rugby on Saturday 3rd August 2019, the final full day of the summer party. 

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Formal invitations will be sent out later and Oakley Alumni will be informed through the website.

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Visitors will be invited to arrive around 11:30, prior to a buffet lunch to be enjoyed together by Party members and guests. After siesta there will be Oakley games, ancient and modern, including a Centenary Golf Challenge. Oakley’s impact, history, traditions and relevance to the 21st century will be then be celebrated in words and music at a special commemorative meeting.

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This will be followed by a Centenary photo, tea and cake, the giving out of mementos and the signing of the Oakley record book before guests leave at 5pm. 

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Below are some photographs of some of the activities which may take place.