More than £10,000 of damage was caused after vandals set fire to the garage at the OC Club in Thames Ditton

For the first time in more than seven decades, two Old Cranleighans are holding down regular places for the same top-flight rugby union side.

Cranleigh’s burgeoning reputation as a major cricket school received a massive boost when Stuart Meaker (North, 2007) became the first Old Cranleighan to play cricket for England when he appeared in the final two one-day internationals in India in October

Surrey fast bowler Stuart Meaker (North 2007) has been named in the squad for England's limited-overs trip to India.

The investment in cricket at Cranleigh and the hard work done by coach Stuart Welch was again in evidence as Duncan Allan became the second OC to play a full ICC one-day international when he played for Kenya against Netherlands in Holland on September 12

The Revd Dr Alan Megahey, who taught at Cranleigh between 1972 and 1983 and was housemaster of  1 North from 1974 until his departure, died at his home on August 19 after a short illness.

A day of mostly glorious sunshine helped make OC Day on July 3 special.   Combined again with Speech Day, it had a real buzz about it

Seventeen OCs attended the inaugural meeting of the Media Society at Landmark House in the City on July 5.

Prop Will Collier (East 2009) was a member of the England side who finished runners-up to New Zealand in the IRB Junior World Championship in Italy.

The inaugural meeting of the Old Cranleighan Media Society will be held at Landmark House, 69 Leadenhall Street, London, EC3A 2DB on Tuesday July 5 starting at 6.30pm

More than a hundred OCs and friends gathered in London for a champagne reception to mark the first public exhibition by Old Cranleighan artists

Queen’s University Vice-Chancellor Professor Peter Gregson (Cubitt 1976) has said he is both "honoured and humbled" to be awarded a knighthood in the Queen’s Birthday Honours List.

The first meeting of the Roberts Club on 31 May was a triumph for two people in particular:  the eponymous Andrew Roberts (East, 1981) and Will Graham-Rack (Loveday, 2010).

Nigel Clark (2 North 1991) is just back from completing a marathon in the Arctic along with four friends.  Check out his account of a remarkable few days and some vital fund-raising for Great Ormond Street Children's Hospital

The Old Cranleighans reached the second round of the Halford Hewitt, beating Canford on the opening day before going down to Bradfield. Here is the report from the OCGS website.

Terence Ahern, believed to be the oldest living OC, has died at the age of 97. He was for a number of years courted by the media by virtue of being the oldest stockbroker working in the City – he was still at  broker Walker Crips Weddle Beck, which he joined 35 years earlier, at the age of 89

Nigel Clark and four friends will be undertaking a race across the frozen Arctic Ocean - 26.2 miles across snow and ice in sub-zero temperatures at the geographic North Pole to raise money for Great Ormond Street Hospital

On Saturday June 18, in memory of her brother James and to raise sponsorship for his preferred charities, Louisa Bowman and three others will compete in the Race Across America

Andrew Roberts (East, 1981), distinguished and award-winning historian and author of many crticially acclaimed books, will be giving the Roberts Club's inaugural talk on 'Why Hitler lost' on Tuesday May 31

The OC Society will be holding its first-ever art exhibition to celebrate the professional artistic talent of its members at the Strand Gallery, 32 John Adam Street, WC2N 6BP in June

After years of being hidden away in a boiler room above the Common Room, the Cranleigh archives are moving to a new home next month – the old bookshop.  The new area will be known as the Cranleighan Room

Seren Waters is a poster boy for all Associate nations struggling to hold their place in international cricket against the ICC's indifference. May he light up this World Cup

Seren Waters’ inclusion in Kenya’s squad for the forthcoming ICC Cricket World Cup is a fantastic achievement for him and also for Cranleigh cricket.

Sculptor Nicholas Dimbleby’s (2 North 1964)  latest commission is a  statue of legendary footballer turned TV pundit Jimmy Hill at Coventry City

Daniel Sheppard (Cubitt, 2007) finished third recently in a competition for solving 10 Rubik’s cubes in one hour while blindfolded

The Old Cranleighan Lawyers’ Society is exactly what it says on its tin: a
society of Old Cranleighans who work in the legal field

Sir Peter Wakefield served as Britain’s Ambassador in Beirut in the 1970s during the Lebanese civil war, though he may well be remembered more for what he did in retirement than as a distinguished diplomatist.

Stuart Meaker has been named as the first recipient of the Harold Larwood Fast Bowling scholarship to Australia

A beautiful sunny day among a week of rainy ones did justice to an event at
Kingwood Golf Club, organised by Andrew and Sally Cronk, to raise money for the
new rugby pitch at Cranleigh

One hundred and eighty people attended the 118^th Old Cranleighan Society Dinner at BAFTA in London where Mel Williamson (1 North 1984) made history as the first female chairman of an event first held in 1882.

A group of former members of 2&3 South held a dinner for their housemaster John Bain and his wife Cynthia at the Caledonian Club in London on October 20

The relationship between the School and OCs has been further strengthened by the launch of a new project which will see two interns working at Cranleigh to support a mixture of OC and School projects

A stirring Memorial Service for Vivian Cox, a really remarkable OC, was held in the Chapel at Cranleigh on October 2, in the company of many friends and admirers

Mike Payne's eulogy to Vivian Cox delivered at his Memorial Service in the Chapel on October 2, 2010

Ironman Richard Hume’s exploits have been well documented in various OC publications – his most recent feat was to row the Atlantic – and now he has launched a business writing bespoke sporting programmes for people’s sporting events.

Guy Andrews (2 North, 1979) has added another major ITV drama to his screenwriting credits with the recent three-part series Bouquet of Barbed Wire

Fast bowler Stuart Meaker continued to impress in his third season at Surrey, playing in more than half the county’s Championship matches and taking 28 wickets at 32.00

On Friday, September 10 a large audience, which included a number of Old Cranleighans and current and former members of the Common Room, gathered in the chapel to hear an inaugural concert given on the new Mander organ

Duncan Allen, a leaver in 2010, made his debut as a top-order batsman for a Kenya XI against Indian state side Baroda in Nairobi in August and scored 34 and 12 in a heavy defeat

Julia Ormond (1&4 South 1983), best known for for films such as Legends Of The Fall and First Knight, picked up the Best Supporting Actress Emmy for her TV movie Temple Grandin 

We are sorry to report that Ken Wills, who taught at Cranleigh between 1949 and 1988, died on August 19 after a short illness.

It is with great sadness we have to report that David Bluett (2 North, 1951-55) died on July 19 shortly after being admitted to hospital. He was 71.

For the first time in more than a decade, OC day was again combined with Speech Day, ensuring the school looked at its best and there was a large crowd round Jubilee for the annual cricket match against the School.  Glorious sunshine helped make the occasions and ensured many stayed for the conclusion of the game.

We are delighted to report that North House raised more than £5000 for the Friends of Tim Trust, set up to support Tim Evans ( (2&3 South 1994) who is suffering from Multiple Sclerosis.

Dozens of Old Cranleighans and past and present members of common room  attended a moving service of thanksgiving for the life of Andy Hobbs (Loveday, 1979-84) after his death on June 13 at the age of 44.

For the second year our Cricketer Cup campaign ended in the first round away from home, this time going down to Malvern, the side who beat us the 2008 final, in a rain-affected tie by 13 runs.    The star for us was Graham Webb who took five wickets.

Rob Merry reports on how he and nine other friends climbed the peaks of Scafell Pike, Snowdon and Pen y Fan, as well as cycling between them, in memory of their close friend Tom Wheeler who sadly passed away in 2005 aged 22

Thirty-three geriatric OCs assembled at Cranleigh on Wednesday June 2 for this annual golf event. Unlike last year the weather was fabulous, the course presented excellently but to prove a very tough challenge even to the single figure handicaps present. This year, like cricket squares, the greens were a little rough due to the lack of good spring rain

Brian Cole (East, 1950) organised another well attended get-together of older OCs on Sunday May 9 at the school.

The OC South West branch held another highly enjoyable luncheon at the Shrubbery Hotel, Ilminster, Somerset on Friday May 14

We are pleased to announce will be a silent Red Arrows auction to raise money for multiple sclerosis sufferer Tim Evans

We outline the format for the return to the combined OC-Speech Day on July 4, 2010 which includes a reunion for the 1980 leavers among other events

Stuart Meaker celebrated his recall to the Surrey first team by taking career-best figures of 5 for 48 against Gloucestershire at The Oval on the third day of the County Championship Division Two match. Remarkably, it was the first five-for by a Surrey seamer at The Oval for four years and only the second by an Old Cranleighan.

A very successful meeting of the Surveyors’ Club was held at Piccolino’s off Regent Street on 23 April, around a buffet lunch.

Once again Cranleigh endured a rather disappointing Halford Hewitt with a first round defeat to Rugby 3½-1½. Hopes were high following numerous trials including the new Sunningdale fixture but the OCs were comfortably outplayed on the day.

Sophie Scott (1&4 South. 1992) on her work with two physiotherapists and a sports physician looking after the top British Tennis players including Andy Murray and Laura Robson.

From April 1, Thames Ditton will be managed by JJ Griffin, replacing Ed and Alison Breton who, as we all know, have moved into the world of golf.

We are delighted to report Sam Langmead (2 North, 2000) and his co-rower James Dennistoun completed the Atlantic Rowing Challenge 2009, Heart Of The Warrior crossing the finishing line in Antigua on March 30.

Congratulations to Rich Hume (2 North, 2000) and university friend Tom Barnes, on completing their trans-Atlantic row. Their boat, Red Arrow, crossed the finishing line in  Antigua at 22.17GMT on March 17, with a crossing time of 72 days, 8 hours and 43 minutes

Over 60 OCs working in the City of London gathered for an evening of drinks and a mini-seminar at Schroders' office in Gresham Street

On 1 February the OC Lawyers' Society held its second gathering at Ashurst LLP in London. Over 25 OC lawyers attended, which made for a very pleasant evening where old friends met up and new friendships were made

Around 50 Old Cranleighans and a few current Cranleighans attended the annual-when-the-committee-remembers dinner at The Alma in Wandsworth. For the first time three awards were made - Batsman of the Year, Bowler of the Year and Player of the Year.  There was also an auction to raise money for the Friends of Tim Evans Trust and in all more than £1100 was collected.

Alexander Tilleray (Cubitt 1995-2000) from Esher, Surrey has been crowned RYA Yachtmaster of the Year 2009 and was presented with his award by HRH The Princess Royal at the London International Boat Show.

Terence Ahern and Trevor Stephenson are the only living OCs who arrived at Cranleigh before 1930. and Terence is the only OC born before World War I (he was 96 on 6 February).

Fifty-five days at sea and Red Arrow, the boat containing Rich Hume (2 North, 2000), has gone 2012 miles and has 554 to go before reaching the finishing line in Antigua.  Heart of the Warrior, which is co-rowed by Sam Langmead (2 North 2002) still has 1130 miles to go.

The Memorial Service for Vivian Cox will be at 11.15 am on Saturday October 2, 2010, in the School Chapel

On 29 January OC and British High Commissioner to Kenya, Rob Macaire (1 North, 1978-83), visited Ronda School in Nakuru, Kenya

Updates on Rich Hume (2 North, 2000) and  Sam Langmead (2 North, 2002), the two OCs currently rowing across the Atlantic

For the second year running the OC Society Annual Dinner will be hosted by a member of the Old Cranleighan Hockey Club.

Mike Payne visited the oldest Aston Martin dealership in the world being run by Old Cranleighan Andrew Harting. HWM is one of just two racing companies that still exist in their original location, the other being Ferrari

A group has got together to bring to your attention that Tim Evans is suffering from Multiple Sclerosis. This disease is progressing at an alarming rate and we are trying to do everything within our power to improve Tim’s quality of life.

The new Organ, already paid for thanks to an OC's outstanding generosity, is awaiting the full funds needed to enable its installation within a tiered organ gallery, designed to provide much-needed additional House seating

The Vivian Cox Society has been created to assist Old Cranleighans and other friends of the School with the process of bequeathing to Cranleigh in their Wills

Paul Maxlow-Tomlinson has formed a Lawyers’ Society after a good response.

Adrian Crouch (Loveday, 2006) and Max Eton (Prep School, 2001) recently completed the challenging pilgrimage walk in Comino De Santiago: 800 kms in 33 days to raise over £1,000 for "Help for Heroes"

Although the official opening of the renovated Jubilee pavilion is not until OC Day on June 14, it is already in use, and on May 22 a small dinner was given by the school to those who were involved in the rebuilding

Film producer who worked with many big names of the 1950s and 1960s British cinema and then turned to schoolmastering

A group of 18 spent one March night in Ypres, either side of which they attended the Last Post Ceremony at the Menin Gate and the Dedication of the Plaque in St George's Memorial Church

Olympians turned up by the truck-load as Cranleigh Prep School opened their new artificial Westcott Pitch on April 17

Drawn against a young Old Etonian side, the team battled against a cold and strong northerly wind to lose 1½ to 3½ in the first round.

We are delighted to announce that the £480,000 refurbishment of the Jubilee pavilion is now underway and expected to be completed in time for the start of the 2009 season.

A remarkable fortnight for Seren Waters who made his national debut for Kenya in the Intercontinental Cup match against Ireland in Nairobi and followed with his full ODI debut a week later.

The dream of winning the Cricketer Cup in only our second year in the competition ended in the final at Old Deer Park as we lost to Old Malvernians by 26 runs.