About Us
An outline of the principal activities of the Society under its three main objectives is as follows:
I - The Promotion Of The Interests Of The College
By using money raised through appeals, by way of gift or bequest, or from its subscription and investment incomes, the Society helps to ensure that Framlingham College remains a leading British Public School. As a result each generation benefits from its predecessors, and members ensure that investments are made for future generations.
In addition many OFs have endowed the College and the Society over the years and have contributed to the special appeals to raise finance for expansion and new facilities. Among the many benefits have been:
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War Memorials - 1914/18 & 1939/45
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Purchase of Brandeston Hall
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Refurbishment of the College
Various Land Purchases:
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Park Close Meadow
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Reeve's
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Nesling's Farm
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College Farm
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Land in Pembroke and College Roads
Various Facilities
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Squash and Tennis Courts
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Chapel Restoration
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Kerrison House
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Swimming Pool
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All-Weather Hockey Pitch
II - The Maintenance Of Contact Between Members
Without regular communication contact between members is lost and for many OFs the most valuable function the Society provides is the ability to keep in touch with existing friends and make new ones among others who have shared the experience of Framlingham College.
The Society's Magazine, "The Old Framlinghamian", is published biannually. It gives details of all OF activities at home and abroad, up-to-date 'intelligence' about members all over the world and news of developments at the College. Contributions from members form an essential part of its production which is in the hands of 'The Editor'. School Registers have been produced in 1907, 1926, 1949 and 1968 and a fifth edition is in the course of preparation. The need continually to update these publications and advise of changes of address and circumstances is essential for the maintenance of contact.
Regular informal suppers are held in Essex, London, Norfolk, Suffolk, West Midlands, and in Melbourne, Hong Kong and South Africa. Golf and Shooting Clubs are well supported and teams are entered for a variety of Public Schools Old Boys' and Girls' competitions. In addition there is an OF Masonic Lodge for members who are, or who wish to become, Freemasons.
III - The Encouragement Of Contact Between Members And The College
OF teams are fielded against the College in Cricket, Hockey, Rugby, Netball, Squash and Golf. A welcome is extended by the College to all OFs returning there, whether as players or spectators on these occasions, or visiting at other times.
Awards from OF Scholarship Funds are made to College students every year and many young OFs are given financial help in overseas projects, particularly during the first twelve months after leaving.
The Constitution of the College requires that seven members of the Board of Governors shall be OFs and in addition the President of the Society is invited to attend Governors' meetings. Thus communication between the Society and the College is maintained.
Many OFs, in all parts of the world, provide useful contacts for travel and business opportunities and can offer advisory help with careers for recent leavers or those in their last few terms. Full details of activities and contacts are regularly published in The Old Framlinghamian.