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| 8 Dec 2025 | |
| Written by Chris Stott | |
| OP News |
The OP Society celebrates our Centenary in 2026. Yes, the OP Society was formed 100 years ago in 1926, nine years after Sir Thomas Lane Devitt founded the College with a vision to train boys to become Merchant Navy officers. A lot has changed over the years, but OPs remain proud of their time at the College and the OP Society has a range of events planned during 2026 to celebrate our Centenary. We’d love to see you at whichever or all events that appeal!
Old Pangbournian Society Centenary Dinner - Saturday 28 Feb 2026
Join our Guest of Honor, Record-Breaking Ocean Rower, Jess Rowe, and celebrate 100 years of the OP Society.
Our very first celebration dinner took place on Saturday 28 February 1926 and now, a century later, we're bringing the tradition to life once again at the Goring & Streatley Golf club.
Full details and tickets There are 20 places for young OP's (under 25 years old) with a special price of £47.
Other Events
PiB Development Programme
Building Effective Relationships - based on the success of the programme running now, we are planning to run a 2026 programme starting after Easter. If you are interested in this programme please contact: chrisdstott@hotmail.co.uk and keep an eye on the events page
OP Society Centenary Bridge Tournament
We are planning an online Duplicate Bridge tournament in 2026 for players of all standards as long as one of the pair is an OP. In the first instance, anyone who is interested, please contact the organiser; chrisdstott@hotmail.co.uk
OPYC Sailing
Expressions of interest required for a proposed OPS Centenary event: sailing around the Greek Islands (in partnership with the OP Yacht Club). We need qualified skippers for yacht charter in Greece, and they need crew! If you’re a curious, outdoorsy, fun loving soul, this could be just the trip for you. All expressions of interest please to Ian Williams at woofwilliams@gmail.com
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