The OBS Centenary Weekend celebrations were held on the 1st, 2nd and 3rd of September. The schedule of events is detailed below.
Photographs can be accessed using the links below, or those on the left:
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World Cricket
On Friday 1st September a cricket match between a Lashings World XI and a School / OB team took place.
The Lashings squad included Richie Richardson, Alvin Kallicharran, Phil DeFreitas, Gordon Greenidge and Courtney Walsh and we saw some big names playing on the day. As well as seeing some great names in action, there were opportunities for autographs and photos with the players.
The World Cricket day was a fundraising event for the School's Foundation Trust.
The Centenary Ball
Instead of hiring a marquee for the Centenary
Ball, an investment in a lining for the School Sports Hall has been made.
Complete with lighting, dance floor and stage, this
enabled the interior of the Hall to be converted into what appeared to be
a lined marquee. The kit will enable the Hall to be used for future events at the
School at minimal cost.
OB Merchandise
Centenary ties and polo shirts are available from the online shop, but
if you prefer not to pay online with a credit card, please contact Brian
Boumphrey to order any items you require on 0151 632 5674 or by email to
brian.boumphrey@tesco.net.
OB Centenary Wine
Also available for the OB Centenary is a selection of wine from local wine merchants, Alouette Wines. Click here to get to the details of the OB wines available.
The programme of events was as follows:
Friday 1st September
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11:00am - A World Cricket XI vs an Invitation XI
The weekend commenced with a Foundation Trust fundraising cricket match.
Lashings, the "World’s greatest cricket club" were booked to field a team of international cricket stars - the Lashings World XI. For information about Lashings, please visit www.lashings.co.uk.
7:30pm for 8:00pm - OBS Welcome Reception in Bushell Hall
A buffet reception was held to welcome all OBs, their families and friends to the OBS Centenary Weekend.
Saturday 2nd September
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10:00am - Archives Open and School Tours
At 10:00am the Archives on Bidston Road were open for coffee and tours of the School Campus. -
10:00am to 1:00pm - OB Hockey
OB Hockey at MacAllester Field. -
12:30pm - AGM in Bushell Hall
The OBS Annual General Meeting was held, followed by -
1:00pm - Lunch in Bushell Hall
A buffet lunch was served. -
7:30pm for 8:00pm - The OBS Centenary Ball
This was held in the School Sports Hall, transformed into a marquee for the OBS Weekend. The evening included music and dancing, with entertainment from a 10 piece soul & blues band - for those who wished to sit out any peaks in volume, the McAllester Building was open (with bar) to provide a quieter haven to sit and chat.
Sunday 3rd September
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Sunday 11:00 - School Chapel
A service was held on Sunday morning. -
Sunday 1:00pm - Hog Roast and Au Revoir
After the Chapel service, a lunchtime hog roast was held at the transformed Sports Hall (hogs roasted outside!) giving OBs, their families and friends to say "Au Revoir", until the next time!
