News

The Los Angeles Ratcliffian Association Dinner

Wednesday, 01 February 2012

Joe Maskrey (OR '60) has kindly agreed to organise the very first West Coast American dinner on behalf of the Ratcliffian Association. We are also pleased to confirm that the School's current Headmaster, Mr Gareth Lloyd, will be attending the dinner.

Thank you to all those who have previously registered their interest in attending this event but could I ask you to formally register you intention to attend (along with any guests) so that Joe can firm up the numbers with the venue.

Further details can be found on the Los Angeles Dinner event page.

James Sheppard RIP

Monday, 30 January 2012

James Sheppard, Old Ratcliffian, 1978-81, died on Friday, 27th January in Moscow.The funeral will take place at on Friday, 10th February at St Barnabas Cathedral, Derby Road, Nottingham at 1pm.

Graduate Job offered for Old Ratcliffian

Thursday, 26 January 2012

Mattioli Woods, a pension consultancy and wealth management service in Leicester, runs a graduate program taking on 4 new candidates each quarter.

A Message from your President

Monday, 28 November 2011

“I must say that I felt very flattered when approached about the possibility of being elected President of the Old Ratcliffian Association for this year. It softened the blow of realizing that it is already 40 years since my year left the College. I do not really mind being the age that I am but I am slightly alarmed at the speed with which I have arrived at 58! Where did those decades go?

The reunion at the College in June brought together a great variety of characters from my year – about half of the students of ’71 were able to put in an appearance over the weekend. It was wonderful to see them again. Life has treated us differently and our journeys showed a great variety of careers and experiences. Some might have said that their lives had followed something of their ambitions and expectations as they left Ratcliffe; others had certainly found themselves going in very unexpected directions.

Work Experience Required for Ratcliffe Student

Wednesday, 28 September 2011

A Year 12 male student would like the opportunity to gain work experience in any field of medicine, but abroad. He has already gained considerable medical work experience in the UK, and is hoping to expand his experiences in this manner. If you can help in any way – perhaps you know someone who can assist?

Please contact Gareth Lloyd, Headmaster, if you can assist.

North American Old Ratcliffian Dinner, July 23, 2011, Washington DC

Tuesday, 09 August 2011

The first North American Old Ratcliffian dinner was held on Saturday, July 23, at the Cosmos Club in Washington DC. The event was attended by 14 Old Ratcliffians (plus 5 spouses) covering more than half a century- from John Attley, who left Ratcliffe in 1946 and was named the ‘Dean’ of the gathering, to Kate Rumbold, who left in 1997, and has been spending a summer in Washington DC. Gareth Lloyd, the current headmaster, and his wife, Katharine, also attended, as part of a 3- week, and first, visit to the United States with their family. The weather outside was almost 100 F (38 C) in what has been the hottest July ever for Washington.
There were doubts at the outset whether such an event could ever be arranged- or would elicit enough interest. In the end, it surpassed the expectations of all, thanks also to support from Andrew Yell and Jackie Bennett at Ratcliffe, who played a key role in locating Old Ratcliffians on the North American continent. It is clear from their efforts that the number of Old Ratcliffians resident in the US or Canada is considerable.

Congratulations to Ratcliffe's Cyclists

Tuesday, 24 May 2011

THE CENTURY CYCLE CHALLENGE 2011 - SATURDAY 21ST MAY

A group of Old Ratcliffians, parents and friends of Ratcliffe took part in the Century Cycle Challenge Ride 2011. The 102 mile ride to Brancaster Staithe in Norfolk from Neville Holt School in Leicestershire on Saturday 21 May had over 350 participants this year including a group of 21 withh direct connections to Ratcliffe College past or present.

The ride managed to raise a staggering £200k for various charities.

Ratcliffe Appoints Old Ratcliffian Andrew Yell its new Development Director

Tuesday, 22 March 2011

Old Ratcliffian Andrew Yell (‘82) has recently been appointed as Development Director by Ratcliffe College’s governing body to head up a new team at the School. Old Ratcliffian, Gemma Rumbold (‘02) has also been appointed as Andrew’s Assistant. The Development Team will work alongside the existing Ratcliffian Association and the Parents’ Association to strengthen and support the School and to ensure a sound financial future.

Andrew left Ratcliffe in 1982; his three children have also attended the School. Prior to this recent appointment, Andrew has set up and successful managed his own companies.

HCPT Group 512 Pilgrimage to Lourdes,

Monday, 07 February 2011

Dear Old Ratcliffian
 
I have pleasure in inviting you to join the HCPT Group 512 Pilgrimage to Lourdes this summer from Friday 15th –Friday 22nd July 2011. 
We have been allocated the St Bernadette side of Hosanna House which means we can take a maximum of 45 people. I will be leading the Group and Danni Fairbrother will be my deputy.
HCPT has confirmed that the fare for the 2011 season is £672.00 for adults, (£324.00 for children 6-10 years, £289.00 for children 2-5 years and £15.00 for children under 2 years) which includes the airfare to and from Lourdes, tax, accommodation, food, insurance, travel and outings in France. To that you need to add the cost of travelling to and from Stansted.

We do hope that you will be able to join us. If you are interested email This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

Although no guarantee can be given as to whether we can take you or not, we will try to take everyone who wants to come. Priority will be given to those who are sick and disabled who have never been to Lourdes before. We will let you know if you have a place before the 1stApril 2011 and will refund all deposits of those who are disappointed. If you are disappointed this year we will put your name down for a place in 2012.
If you do know someone that is sick or disabled who would benefit from this Pilgrimage to Lourdes please fill in the reply slip below giving us their details in order that I can follow it up. If you require financial assistance to meet the cost of the Pilgrimage, please put your request in writing to me in order that we can allocate Group funds accordingly.
Please do not hesitate to contact me should you require more information.

Kind Regards

Teresa Gamble
Group Leader

Old Ratcliffian Magazine 2012

Sunday, 14 November 2010

Please let us know of any events, reunions, births, marriages and deaths for our website and for the next edition of the Old Ratcliffian.

All entries will be gratefully received and the more photos the better!

Old Ratcliffians' Announcements

Monday, 16 August 2010

Old Ratcliffians' Births, Marriages, and Deaths

One of the main functions of this website is to provide a source of information for the community of Old Ratcliffians. Please send in your announcements and they can then be put on the site.

If you have recently got married, please send some photos of the wedding and the names of any Old Ratcliffians in attendance.

If you have had a new addition to the family,please send in details and a photo.

If you know of any Old Ratcliffian who has passed away either a member of your family or a friend, please let us know. The resident Rosminian priest here at Ratcliffe nearly always offer Mass for the families of deceased Old Ratcliffians and,whereverpossible, we publish an Obituary in the annual edition of the Old Ratcliffian.

This is your website, please help populate it!

The Landsdowne Club welcomes Old Ratcliffians

Monday, 27 April 2009

One of London's exlusive clubs in Mayfair offers reduced membership to all Old Ratcliffians from the ages of 18 to 24. The Landsdowne Club has had a long relationship with the Ratcliffian Association and provides a haven of tranquility beyond the rush of city life in the heart of Mayfair.

Rosmini Centre - House of Prayer

Tuesday, 05 June 2007

The Rosminian community at Ratcliffe College officially opened the Rosmini Centre House of Prayer on the aerodrome site adjoining the College in April this year. Father Antonio Belsito has done a fantastic job in creating a wholly spiritual environment within the Centre. This forms an integral part of the College by providing religious support to students and staff and by integrating the Rosminian ethos into the College.