The cost of the dinner is £58 per head including half a bottle of wine.  We are subsidising younger OFs – the first 20 OFs aged under 30 years on 28 March 2020, to apply and pay for places, will be charged only £29 – this is a remarkable offer!  A vegetarian option may be requested at the time of application.  We have arranged a bar extension in the Churchill Bar up to midnight, so there will be plenty of time to do this after the dinner.

A letter giving full details is here and an application form is here.  Tables will be arranged to seat 10, so you can reserve a table for your group or apply for individual tickets – just fill in the form as appropriate. The closure date for applications is noon on Friday 20 March 2020.  Cancellation without financial penalty may be made until the same date.  Transport from Framlingham College to the RAF Club and return has been arranged – full details of how to book this are in the linked letter.

Please book early to make sure you have a seat! I look forward to seeing you on the night.  Should you have any questions, please contact me, or Kate Jackson OF Coordinator as detailed in the attached letter.

You can read the full report by clicking here.

Thanks to the College a Memorial service for John will be held in College Chapel at 1400 on 13 May 2020. It would be helpful if those planning to attend could email Richard Sayer to advise likely attendance to help with catering.  John’s funeral will be a private family affair but there will be a local memorial service at St Giles at Codicote in Herts on 19 March at 1100.

Click here to read a brief biography of her life, which has now been added to the Distinguished section of this website.

The meal will cost £45 each, excluding drinks, payable in advance.  The first 10 to apply and pay who are under 30 will only pay 50% of their Supper cost. There are a finite number of supper tickets available. Last date for booking is Thursday, 16th January 2020.

For more information please visit the Events page or click here.

Simon said: "I was absolutely astounded and delighted. I feel that it is one for the superb team who work at all levels within the RAF Benevolent Fund, who deliver the help and support to members of the RAF Family.  I spent my career in the air force initially as a doctor and later at higher management levels but the objective was always to look after and ensure people are as fit as possible to do their jobs and that includes their welfare.“

He is the longest-standing trustee of the RAF Benevolent Fund and following a 40-year career as a doctor in the Royal Air Force, joined the Board of Trustees in 2012 and became Chairman of the Main Grants Committee and the Welfare Committee.

Alongside this work, he has been a committed supporter of several other military charities including as Governor (trustee) of Royal Star and Garter Homes for 15 years and Honorary Air Commodore of 4626 Squadron Royal Auxiliary Air Force.

As well as being President of the SOF for the second time, he is also a governor at the College and serves as vice-chairman of his local parish council. He will receive his honour at a ceremony at Buckingham Palace next year.

This distinguished article link will be updated shortly on Simon's illustrious career.

Here is a link to the EP : https://album.link/gb/i/1488788986 and their website here www.thevalla.com

Simon Dougherty, SOF President writes: The College is planning to switch publication of The Framlinghamian from a printed magazine to an on-line version. This change is not absolute, as a printed copy will be available to those who request it, as before. However, in the interests of reducing costs, it is hoped that many OFs will opt for the on-line version from 2020.

Because each individual’s default setting will remain a printed copy, it’s vital that you make clear your preference for an on-line version if the anticipated savings are to be realised. To make your choice, please complete this form and return to me – by post to: President of the Society of Old Framlinghamians, c/o Framlingham College, Framlingham, Suffolk IP13 9EY – or send a scanned copy to me at President@oldframlinghamian.com. An early response would be much appreciated.

The photo featured in this news article shows David Copeman (K42-49) with his wife Ann, being looked after by Bob Holland (R57-65) while visiting Malaysia on a world cruise.

I hope we will see an increased number of reunions being organised around the world in 2019.  As always I will help with mailing lists and publicity but can’t promise to be able to attend them all! If you are interested in helping/attending then please get in touch with me via email

The funeral will be at Weeley Crematorium, at 12.30, on the 10th December, which just happens to be the day that Norman Borrett died.  Afterwards will be at Frinton Golf Club for food / drinks etc..

Please let Richard Sayer know if you intend to attend by clicking here to emailing him.