Upcoming Events 2024-2025
Throughout the year we have pleasure inviting our alumnae community to join us at school for a number of events including Open Days, music concerts, networking events and significant sports fixtures, as well as bespoke alumnae events, held both at BGS and other venues. Dates will appear in the calendar when details are available. We look forward to welcoming you.
The Guild Extraordinary General Meeting - Saturday 9th November 2024, 10.00am
To book your place, please RSVP: alumnae@bedfordgirlsschool.co.uk
Alumnae Speaker Series - Ruth Hogan (BHS 1979) - Wednesday 20th November 2024
In this Alumnae Speaker Series, Ruth will be sharing her journey into writing and discussing her latest novel, The Phoenix Ballroom.
Ruth’s fifth novel, the book is focused on the widowed protagonist, Venetia Hamilton Hargreaves, who with a large bank balance purchases the dilapidated Phoenix Ballroom. Set around The Embankment area of Bedford, the book features many well-known local landmarks to the reader.
The evening will start at 7.00pm and there will also be an opportunity to buy a signed copy of Ruth’s book.
Tickets are priced at £2 per person and will include light refreshments. To book your place.
Christmas Wreath Making Event, Tuesday 26th November 2024, 7.00-9.00pm
A lovely festive evening making Christmas wreaths with Rosehip Bespoke Floristry with mulled wine and seasonal nibbles. Full details to be confirmed soon. Tickets are priced at £55 to include refreshments. To book your place.
Alumnae Super Sporting Sunday, Sunday 23rd March 2025, 9.00am-3.00pm
An action packed day of netball, hockey and lacrosse with a sports lunch served. The hockey and netball matches are held in memory of alumna and former sports teacher Sarah Raven (née Fisher, BHS ) and the lacrosse match is held in memory of former Head of PE, Miss Joan Gibson (BHS).
159th Bedford Regatta, Saturday 10th May 2025
An annual event in the rowing calendar. Please come and visit The Alumnae tent where we will be offering refreshments throughout the day and cheer on the BGS rowers.
Dame Alice Harpur School 1973 Reunion, Saturday 17th May 2025
This year's gathering takes place at Haddenham, Aylesbury.
Bedford High School Reunion for all eras, June 2025
An opportunity for all Bedford High School students to get together over drinks. Venue TBC.
Work The Room, June 2025, 6.00-7.00pm
Our annual networking event for Year 12 students supported by our alumnae community.
BGS Culture Fest, Saturday 28th June 2025
This wonderful event returns to celebrate the wonderful rich heritage and culture that makes BGS so special.
Alumnae Rowing - Tuesday 8th July 2025
An opportunity to get back on the Great Ouse for some light-hearted competition! Light refreshments will be served.
Class of 2024 Reunion Drinks - Friday 5th September 2025, 5.30-7.30pm
Late summer drinks and nibbles in the beautiful setting of the Sensory Garden.
DAHSA Reunion for all eras - Saturday 13th September 2025, 2.00-5.00pm
A lovely occasion for all former students to get together over tea, cake and tours of the school.
For further information and to book your place on to any of these events please contact Emma MacKenzie in The Alumnae Office.