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Old Leysian Sport
There are several active Old Leysian Clubs which support sport:
Old Leysian Football Club
This is the oldest Old Leysian Club, founded in 1877, only two years after the School's Foundation. It is still very active, with a fixture list and matches played at the School on the Family Day in September. In 2007 the Club played in the Benidorm Sevens, reaching the Quarter-Finals of the Plate Competition. The Club also supports England during World Cup matches. For more information please contact Will Spriggs (North A 96-97): will_spriggs@yahoo.co.uk.
Old Leysian Golfing Society
The Golfing Society was founded in 1932, although fixtures had been organised since 1901. The Club celebrated its 75th Anniversary with a Dinner at Denham Golf Club on 8 June 2007. The Society is particularly strong and active, with a fixture list throughout the year. It participates in the Halford Hewitt, the Bernard Darwin Trophies, and the Grafton Morrish. In 2008 its Spring Meeting will be at Walton Heath on 21 May, and the Autumn Meeting at the Gogs on 12 September. Matches are also scheduled this year against Old Chomeleians, Old Aldenhamians, Old Merchant Taylors, the Bar, Old Millhillians and Old Fidelians, in addition to the match against the School at the Gogs on 15 May. Golf is also arranged to coincide with branch dinners in Yorkshire and Manchester. Please contact The Secretary, Nigel Washbourn(W 51-55): nigel@thefairway.fsnet.co.uk.
Old Leysian Cricket Society
After a dormant period the Cricket Club is being revived with fixtures in Summer 2008. Please contact James Houlder (S 96-01): james_houlder@hotmail.com.
Old Leysian Shooting Club
The Rifle Club is not active at present, as there are insufficient younger members. If you are interested in helping it resume activities, please contact David Ludlow (North B 76-81): david.ludlow4@btopenworld.com.
Lysander Boat Club
This is the OL Rowing Club, which is designed to raise money to support school rowing and has occasional races against the School. Please write to Simon Hames, Master in charge of rowing at The Leys.
Old Leysian Matches Against The School
Because of RFU regulations, the Football Club is no longer able to stage the traditional Buchanan Memorial Match, but the 1st XV does play against last year's 1st XV as part of the September Family Day rugby. The Cricket Club organises a match against the 1st XI on Speech Day. There are no organised OL Hockey clubs, but matches take place as follows: Girls' 1st XI v OLs at the September Family Day, and Boys' 1st XI v OLs towards the end of the Lent Term. Those interested in playing should contact Lydia Fison (F 96-01): lydsfison28@hotmail.com (girls) or jch@theleys.net (boys).
There are tennis matches against the School on Speech Day; contact Richard Hill, Master in charge of tennis at The Leys at radh@theleys.net.
Old Leysian Associated Organisations
The Leysian Mission, Wesley's Chapel
The Leysian Mission in the City of London was founded in 1886 and has flourished ever since. Old Leysians are always welcome to visit the Mission and to contribute to its excellent work. Full details can be found on its website: www.wesleyschapel.org.uk.
Old Leysian Benevolent Fund
The Benevolent Fund exists to support Old Leysians and/or their families in temporary financial hardship. It is particularly appropriate in cases of bereavement, redundancy or disability. It is not designed to supplement school fees for current pupils. Those Old Leysians wishing either to contribute to the Fund, or to enquire about the support it offers, should contact the Secretary, Charles Kidman (North B 62-68): charliekidman165@aol.com.
Old Leysian Lodge
The Old Leysian Lodge is conveniently based just across the road from the School, in Bateman Street. It welcomes new members and OL visitors from other branches. Please contact David Moorfoot: d.morfoot@virgin.net.