OUS GLOUCESTERSHIRE

 

Welcome to OUS Gloucestershire. We are one of the largest OUS groups - with nearly 4,000 members. We typically organise at least one event a month. These are extremely varied, from the annual Boat Race party to musical events, lectures, visits and purely social opportunities.

Many events are initiated by members themselves, which we strongly encourage. Membership is not limited to those living in the county - if you have Gloucestershire connections but live elsewhere please feel free to join - and our events often take place in the neighbouring counties and in London.

If you'd like to join and receive information about forthcoming events, or if you have any suggestions for future events please email Group Secretary Sam Tolley. We'd love to hear from you. 

The committee:

The most recent Annual General Meeting took place in Standish Village Hall on 14th September 2024, preceded by a short concert in St Nicholas’s Church by the alumni choir.

All existing committee members have meanwhile completed their three-year terms of office, and some may stand for re-election at the next AGM (date to be announced soon).  Anyone else interested in joining the committee or helping in any other way is encouraged to make contact at any time – we need help! 

Please use the address: gloucestershire@ousoc.oxon.org

Name

Role

College

Matriculation

Sam Tolley

Chairman

St Hugh's

1987

Julian Sternberg

Secretary

Pembroke

1965

Andrew Mitchell

Treasurer

St Catherine's

1985

Frank Smith

Honorary President

University

1956

Robert Dibley

Committee Member

New

1985

Aidan Rose

Committee Member

Keble

1976
Katharine Prynne Committee Member St Hugh's 1984

 

 In addition we are grateful for support from Kate Hobbs (St Hugh’s, 1992) and Susie Vaughan (Magdalen) on a co-opted basis.
 

The planning for 2026 is still in progress, but a provisional outline is given here:

  • Saturday 4 April: Boat race viewing in Winchcombe, jointly with Cambridge.
  • June (date TBC): Concert by Standish Consort
  • Tuesday 22 September: Lecture for schools and alumni on Circadian Rhythms.
  • September (date TBC): Presentation to local schools about Oxford admissions.
  • October (date TBC): Choral workshop with Sam Dressel (formerly of VOCES8).
  • Saturday 14 November: Annual Dinner jointly with Cambridge, speaker will be Dame Fiona Reynolds.
  • Saturday 12 December (TBC): Christmas concert by Standish Consort. 

In addition a date will shortly be announced for an Annual General Meeting of the Gloucestershire group. All other dates mentioned above will be confirmed in our email newsletters later together with related information on how to book place(s).

In case you are not receiving e-communications from the group but would still like to attend an event, please email gloucestershire@ousoc.oxon.org so that we can verify your correct contact details. We don't want you to miss out! 

December 2025:

Standish Consort participation in a number of local carol services.

 

29 November 2025:

Annual Dinner at Royal Agricultural University, Cirencester, joint event with Cambridge. The speaker was Fitzroy Morrissey (Pembroke, 2010) who covered some aspects of the history of Islam. A string trio contributed a musical background.

 

18 October 2025:

Standish Consort Come and Sing Puccini’s Messa di Gloria, Cheltenham College, led by Brian Kay. This event was open to anyone interested, and approx.100 people attended.

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