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John Harding’s Celebratory Dinner

A School House Celebration

2026 marks 50 years since John became Housemaster of School House. To celebrate the occasion, he’d love you to join him at a special dinner at Emmanuel College on Friday 8th January 2027. The dinner is being generously funded by a School House alum. Please book your place below before 15th November. Further details, including accommodation options and a list of Old Leysians already registered, can be found beneath the booking form.

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Timings

  • Drinks reception from 6.45 pm
  • Dinner served at 7.30 pm

Dress Code

Lounge suits

Car Parking

The Grand Arcade on Corn Exchange Street, CB2 3QF is a short walk from the College and open 24 hours.

Accommodation

The College is within a few minutes walk of the Cambridge Hilton and University Arms hotels. Other hotels a little further away include the Arundel House Hotel on Chesterton Road, owned by OL Robert Norfolk (West 1970-75). Robert is kindly offering a substantial discount for Old Leysians attending this event; please mention the John Harding Dinner when booking.

OLs Already Registered

The list below will be updated once or twice a week depending on numbers of new registrations. The vast majority are from School House, with a few exceptions. Please note that partners’ names are not included.

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