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Indefatigable – Old Boys Association 43rd Reunion Friday and Saturday 5-6th June 2026
YOU ARE CORDIALLY INVITED TO :
The IOBA organising committee is pleased to invite you to the 43rd Indefatigable Old Boys Association Reunion to be held on the 5-6th June 2026.
The Weekend activities include:
- Meet up evening at MDC Bangor university 1884 Bar – Friday 5th 19:00 onwards.
- Visit to the Old School and shore front sailing area – Saturday 5th 10:00 – 15:00
- IOBA AGM – Saturday 11:30-13:00
- Reunion Dinner at Bangor University – Saturday 18:00 (1884 bar) sit down meal from 19:00
BOOKING FORM LINK – https://forms.gle/fbdkbrK278a654bJ8
Friday 5th June – Vibrant Shirt Night (Ladies included!)
- Venue: 1884 Bar, Bangor University from 19:00
- Exclusive use of the bar for IOBA attendees
- Charity collection in aid of TBC – nominations welcome
The University can provide freshly hand-stretched 12.5” pizzas from the Takeaway Menu (5:30pm – 9:00pm).
Attendees must arrange and pay for their own food.
FYI – Great night was had by all and we raised raised £302 for the charity last year – 2025 Nominated charity “Prostate Cancer UK”
Direct food enquiries: mdcevents@bangor.ac.uk
Saturday 6th June – Reunion Day
Old School Visit & AGM
- Arrival: from 10:00 [Attendees, guests and vehicles must be registered via the booking form]
- AGM on site classroom: 12:30 – 13:30
- Access will be granted to the Old School areas and outside grounds
- The shoreline and sailing area can be visited
- IOBA merchandise will be available to purchase on the day – See Indefatigable old boys association merchandise and engravings by Rolldove studio
Important:
- We are attending an active military site and as such have rules to follow and areas that will remain restricted
- There is a no-alcohol rule on site. The bar at JSMTC is no longer available and the Commanding Officer has requested that no alcohol is brought onto the base due to families and students being present. We must respect this request.
- All guests must depart the site by: 15:00
Reunion Dinner – Bangor University
- Assemble: 18:00 in the 1884 Bar
- Dinner: 19:00
- Dress Code – Smart, dress to impress (Black Tie Optional)
Venue: The Hugh Owen Room, Bangor University Event Management Centre, College Road, Bangor, Gwynedd, LL57 2DG
🔗 https://www.bangor.ac.uk/management_centre/contact.php.en
🍽 Dinner Tickets
Price: £63.50 per person
Includes:
- Three-course dinner
- Two bottles of wine per table
- One £5 entry into the Indefatigable Glassware Raffle
Additional glassware raffle tickets, plus general raffle and possible auction items will be available on the night.
- Funds from glassware will be diverted to the Indefatigable Plaque at the National Memorial Arboretum fund.
- All other funds will be allocated to Sea Cadets award, Robert Griffin fund and the general upkeep of the IOBA assets.
**Please donate gifts, pledges and prizes if you can as all funds raised support the ongoing reunion and various initiatives within the IOBA.
Booking Information
- MENU OPTIONS: Available within the Booking Form
- Payment: BACS details provided on the form and website
- For alternative payment (cheque etc.) – please contact a committee member
- ** PayPal is no longer valid payment method
[BOOKING FORM LINK – https://forms.gle/fbdkbrK278a654bJ8]
Booking Deadline: Monday 11th May 2026 (Form completed and payment received)
Live Booking Status (as of 13/02/2026)
- School Visit: TBC
- AGM: TBC
- Dinner: TBC
Fundraising & Merchandise
Any Merchendise sold supports the IOBA. This will be available at the reunion and via the website
[Indefatigable old boys association merchandise and engravings by Rolldove studio]
Funds raised from the Indefatigable Glassware Raffle will support the new Indefatigable Plaque at the National Memorial Arboretum.
Accommodation
Attendees are responsible for booking their own accommodation.
The IOBA has block-booked rooms with Bangor University (details TBC).
📞 01248 365900
📧 info@themanagementcentre.co.uk
Indicative prices below inlcude Breakfast:
- Single: £91
- Double (single occupancy): £101
- Double (double occupancy): £113
- Twin (single occupancy): £121
- Twin (double occupancy): £134
Please quote Group Code: IOBA2026 when booking.
Closing date for booking is 11th May 2026 with any unreserved rooms will be released back to the University for both Friday and Saturday nights. Any booking made after this will be at the full MDC rate.
Notes on Accessibility & Parking
- School – Please let us know of any specific access needs and we’ll work with you to make the day as enjoyable as possible
- University – We understand is fully accessible for wheelchair users
- Accommodation – Due to the building being Grade II listed, there is no lift access to third-floor bedrooms
- Free on-site parking at both venues
The IOBA may be required to amend the above programme and reserves the right to do so.
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IOBA Committee Elections 2026 – 2029.
IOBA Committee Elections 2026 – 2029.
Being part of the Indefatigable Old Boys Association Committee is a great way to get more involved by keeping our HERITAGE alive, helping shape the direction of the IOBA and contribute to improving the association for others, so please seriously consider this.
In accordance with the IOBA Constitution the following Committee roles are up for re-election at the 2026 Annual General Meeting, date confirmed as Saturday the 6th June 2026. The roles are voluntary, open to full members of the IOBA and held for 3 years (2026 -2029).
31/12/2025 > There are currently five (5) VACANT roles, as follows;
The Vice Chairman position vacant.
The Social Secretary position vacant.
The Social Secretary Assistant position vacant.
All Areas The IOBA Funeral Coordinator position vacant.
The Newsletter Editor position vacant.
06/06/2026 > Also the below roles will be for renewal;
2023 – 2026 General Secretary: Joss Barnes 91/95.
2023 – 2026 Treasurer & Membership Secretary: George Brown 91/94.
If you are interested in any of the roles and want to know more about the responsibilities then please speak to the current incumbents or the Chairman.
Contact details for the IOBA Committee can be found on our web page https://www.ts-indefatigable-oba.org/contact-us/
If you wish to put your name forward for any of the vacant roles then please send your full name, Indefatigable number and years attended and which position you are interested in, to IOBA General Secretary at indefatigable.oba@gmail.com
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If you are not currently a member of the IOBA are thinking of joining then please visit our web site which has details of how to subscribe. The 2024 AGM reinstated the annual fee for membership which is just £15 per year (£10 OAP +65yrs), this goes towards the running of the IOBA which includes helping ex Inde boys, holding an annual reunion at JSMTC Indefatigable (old School) and various charity work. IOBA MEMBERSHIPS are requested JANUARY to JANUARY.
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IOBA President & Committee terms (in order of change date);
2023 – 2026 General Secretary: Joss Barnes 91/95.
2023 – 2026 Treasurer & Membership Secretary: George Brown 91/94.
2025 – 2026 Newsletter Editor position vacant.
2025 – 2027 Vice Chairman position vacant.
2017 – 2027 Merchandise: Deborah & Ian Parr 74/75.
2025 – 2028 Social Secretary Position Vacant.
2025 – 2028 Social Secretary Assistant position vacant.
2025 – 2028 Chairman: Wayne Houston 89/92.
No Date – All Areas IOBA Funeral Coordinator position vacant.
No Date – Honorary President: Sir Michael Bibby, Bt (M.D. Bibby Line Group).
No Date – Web Master : Owen Sutton 91/95.
No Date – The Robert Griffin Representative: Wayne Houston 89/92. (Chairman’s role).
No Date – Northern Regions Standard Bearer: Marc Hardman 1961.
No Date – Northern Regions Standard Bearer: John Aspinall 59/60.
No Date – Southern Regions Standard Bearer: George Brown 91/94.
No Date – Archives Secretary (records & assets): Steve Humphries 75/76.
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THE INDEFATIGABLE ROBERT GRIFFIN AWARD 2026
THE ROBERT GRIFFIN AWARD 2026
The IOBA can help our less fortunate members, so that they are able to attend future Reunions!!
In memory of, the above assistance is known as ‘The Indefatigable Robert Griffin Award’.
As some people will remember, Robert Griffin 1974/76 was an inspirational Petty Officer & Drum Major, let’s pause and think about a great guy who gave his life for the defense of his country, the best spirit of the Indefatigable, RIP school friend and Brave Royal Marine.
Robert sadly lost his life during the closing days of the Falklands War in 1982 (age 22).
Foxtrot 4 – The Forgotten Falklands Wreck
THE AWARD FOR 2026 is now open for applications
Guide on the parameters and criteria to be applied for 2026;
Applicant to be decided by the serving IOBA committee.
Maximum Award to be £300. Nominees will be asked to submit an approximate overall costing to justify.
To include; UK Travel expenses / Accommodation / Reunion Dinner & Bar.
The Committee have set the following guidelines;
1) £300 max.
2) Must be a fully paid up member of the IOBA.
3) Not previously been to an AGM under the terms of this proposal.
4) Committee to decide on the IOBA Member to attend (along with a second choice in case the offer is declined).
5) Less Fortunate Members Representative to coordinate.
The IOBA can help members, but I must stress at this point, your ‘application will be decided by the serving IOBA committee’.
If you would like to take up the offer, please write/email to:
THE ROBERT GRIFFIN AWARD Representative:
Wayne Houston 89/92 / Chairman.
Mob: 07900817217
If you would like to make a donation, large or small, to the IOBA, you can do so via PayPal below… , thank you.
Link: Donate to the IOBA
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2026 42nd AGM Question invite.
All IOBA members are invited to submit questions for the 42nd AGM in advance of 06/06/26, this is also to cover non attendees.
Please email AGM questions to <indefatigable.oba@gmail.com>
Joss Barns : IOBA General Secretary
IOBA Committee | Indefatigable OBA (ts-indefatigable-oba.org)