We are well on target to have a "sell out" Black-tie dinner at the House of Lords on Tuesday 9th June 2026 in Westminster, London commencing at 7pm.
Firstly, we would like to thank all OAs and friends from Les Oiseaux, Ursuline and Douai alumni for booking places for this special reunion dinner.
For many, particularly from the Ramsgate generation and the few from Madeley Court generation, it offers to be the last occasion we may get together for a Black-tie dinner in London.
For the Westgate generation, it provides an opportunity to keep our heritage and legacy alive but the enduring friendships we made at our respective schools for all of us have lasted a lifetime.
For those who haven't yet booked, this is the last chance to do so as there are only approximately 30 tickets left and we are, of course, restricted in numbers. In view of this, we have had to introduce some conditions to any further bookings we receive.
Firstly, OAs and alumni members from Les Oiseaux and Ursulines may book a place for themselves and ONE guest only on a first come, first serve basis.
Secondly, the closing date will now be 1st MARCH 2026 or until all the tickets are sold out, whichever is the sooner.
If there are any tickets left after this date, they will only be offered to paying OA Members who wish to buy them.
We are aware that there are sometimes circumstances where a ticket holder(s) cannot attend and for this reason we will open a reserve list on a first come, first serve basis on returns. If returned tickets are re-sold, then those who have returned them can be reimbursed.
If for any reason, ticket holders wish to change who their guest(s) are, they may do so but must ensure that we have full details of names and details.
About the dinner:
Tickets for this three-course dinner with wine and a pre-dinner reception is £150 per person and must be paid in full when you make your booking. For those who have paid deposit only, please note that the closing date for full payment is now 1st MARCH 2026.
Please note: when making payment, please put your SURNAME in Capitals and 'HoL' in the reference box.
https://www.oldaugustinians.org.uk/house-of-lords-dinner-9-june-2026-booking-form
If you are unable to use the online booking facility, please get in touch and we can email you a form to complete and return.
Details about menus will be published this Spring and we will let you know.
Our Special guests will be:
Judith Cummins MP, House of Commons Madam Deputy Speaker and supporter of Catholic Schools. Judith attending our Black-tie dinner in Parliament in 2015.
Colonel Paddy Williams (1995) former Commanding Officer of the Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment and first ever Head Boy of the Ursuline College in Westgate.
Jude Akuwudike (1979) Actor - Theatre, Film and Television, recently appearing in Shakespeare's The Tempest playing the part as Alonso at the Theatre Royal in London last year.
I very much hope you will be able to attend and please check our website for updates!
If you are unable to use the online booking facility, please get in touch and we can email you a form to complete and retu