Attention: You are using an outdated browser, device or you do not have the latest version of JavaScript downloaded and so this website may not work as expected. Please download the latest software or switch device to avoid further issues.
| 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 appeal!
Old Society Centenary Dinner - Saturday 28th Feb 2026
Join our Guest of Honor, Record-Breaking Ocean Rower, Jess Rowe , and celebrate the first 100 hundred years of the OP Society.
Our very first celebration dinner took place on Saturday 28th 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
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
The OP Society is extending the already successful OP PiB networking event to the North West. More...
Old Pangbournian Jess Rowe has made history after completing an extraordinary six-month row across the Pacific Ocean. More...
You are warmly welcomed to leave a message below, share your memories and celebrate the life of Christopher Brown (1952-… More...
The OP Society had a very successful AGM in early October. The team's focus is on connecting OPs so that that we can bet… More...
The OP Society is celebrating it's 100th year in existence in 2026. There are plenty of Old Pangbournian events planned … More...
Tom Read Wilson (98-03) is a well-known polymath. These two books, published simultaneously in September 2022, underline again his amusing versatility… More...
This book, writes Tom Read Wilson (98-03) in an Introduction “is a happy sequel.” It follows Every Word Tells A Story (reviewed here in 2022). More...
Read the fascinating story of OP Lt Cdr Michael Willmott DSO and his service as a submariner in the Second World War in this comprehensive account by … More...
