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Indefatigable – Old Boys Association 43rd Reunion 6th June 2026
YOU ARE CORDIALLY INVITED TO :
The 43rd IOBA Reunion Dinner to be held on Saturday 6th June 2026, during the day at the old School (09:00 > 15:30), then assembling at Bangor University by 18:00 hrs in the ‘1884’ bar, for dinner at 19:00 hrs.
Dinner Venue : The Hugh Owen Room, Bangor University Event Management Centre, Collage Road, Bangor, Gwynedd. LL57 2DG
https://www.bangor.ac.uk/management_centre/contact.php.en
Reunion Dinner Ticket price : £ TBC (each).
Ticket price to include : THREE Course Dinner, with two bottles of wine selection per table, after dinner music entertainment, there will be a Quiet Room. One £5 glassware raffle ticket.
MENU Options: Please see within the BOOKING FORM.
BOOKING FORM LINK once agreed to be made available here, for the JSMTC (Old School) Daytime visit & Evening Dinner Bookings for Saturday 6th June 2026.
Payment Instructions are within the Booking Form, via BACS (bank transfer) or Cheque (postal address is included on the form), we regret not using Paypal due to additional costs.
The final cut off date for all bookings: Old School visit (JSMTC), AGM, Menu choice & Payments, Monday 18th May 2026.
Registered totals attending as of 11/06/2025;
School visit = 0 / AGM = 0 / Dinner = 0
Monies generated by the sale of all glassware raffle tickets (in addition to the raffle ticket included as part of the dinner booking) will go towards the new Indefatigable plaque at the National Memorial Arboretum.
Indefatigable Memorial Benches | Indefatigable OBA
IOBA Fund Raising raffle tickets are available now and on the day for: Indefatigable Glassware. There will be an Indefatigable Auction and a general Raffle Table.
2025 IOBA Reunion Special Order
IOBA – Merchandise 2025 ver 1.0
Dress code : Smart (Black tie optional).
For those who wish to join the annual IOBA ‘Vibrant Shirt‘ night in aid of Prostate Cancer (2025 raised £302), this will also be held once again at Bangor University on the previous evening Friday 5th June, in the bar ‘1884’ with exclusive use for the evening.
The University ARE able to provide Freshly Hand Stretched 12.5″ PIZZA from their ‘Takeaway Menu’ available from 5:30pm to 9:00pm from Bar 1884, on the Friday evening. Evening Dinner catering will be down to the attendee/s to reserve their own in advance.
Friday 5th June DINNER SELF ORGANISE
The email address that should be used for guests to book other food for the Friday night is: mdcevents@bangor.ac.uk
It is the responsibility for members & guests to book their own accommodation and catering requirements on the Friday night.
Accommodation : The IOBA has blocked book rooms, *you will be able to book directly with Bangor University as of DTBC >
01248365900
info@themanagementcentre.co.uk
Single = £91 (tbc), Double with single occupancy = £101 (tbc), and double occupancy = £113 (tbc), Twin single occupancy = £121 (tbc), and double occupancy = £134 (tbc), all are B&B.
Please state when booking accommodation, if you require Breakfast or not.
If you would like to reserve a room, please contact the reception team directly and quote the group code = TBC in order to book the rooms at the group rate, guests can either call on 01248365900 or send an email to info@themanagementcentre.co.uk.
Unbooked rooms not reserved by IOBA attendees will be released back to the university having been block booked by the IOBA, these will be for Friday 5th June and Saturday 6th June evenings.
Wheel Chair users: Facilities are fully accessible for wheelchair users, please note that due to The Management Centre being a Grade II listed building, there is no lift access to the third floor bedrooms.
Parking : Parking is free on site and there is capacity for up to 100 cars.
2026 Reunion: Old School visit / 42nd AGM / Reunion Dinner ;
Friday NIGHT 5th June: Vibrant Shirt‘ night in aid of Prostate Cancer (2025 raised £302), this will be held once again at Bangor University in the ‘1884 bar‘ with exclusive use for the evening.
Saturday DAY 6th June: Attendees arriving down at the Old School for 09:00 > 15:00, for those who wish to tour the old School & Sailing area, IOBA AGM 10:00>12:00 followed with Tea/Coffee, Off site by 15:30.
IOBA – Merchendise 2025 ver 1.0
During the Saturday visit to the school there is now a no alcohol rule.
The bar at JSMTC is no longer available on Base and therefore the Commanding Officer has asked that no alcohol is bought onto the site or sold. This is due to families and students being on site over the weekend.
Although this will be disappointing for some, we need to honour and respect this request as their guests.
Saturday NIGHT 6th June: Meet for drinks from 17:00 in the ‘1884 Bar‘, Dinner for 19:00. Bangor University.
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THE IOBA RESERVE THE RIGHT TO AMEND THE ABOVE
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IOBA Committee Elections 2025 – 2028.
IOBA Committee Elections 2025 – 2028.
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 2025 Annual General Meeting, date confirmed as Saturday the 7th June 2025. The roles are voluntary, open to full members of the IOBA and held for 3 years (2025-2028).
11/06/25 > There are still three VACANT roles, as follows;
The Vice Chairman.
The Social Secretary & Assistant.
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 Barns 91/95.
2023 – 2026 Treasurer & Membership Secretary: George Brown 91/94.
2025 – 2026 Newsletter Editor: Tony Eastham 74/76.
2025 – 2027 Vice Chairman: Position Vacant.
2017 – 2027 Merchandise: Deborah & Ian Parr 74/75.
2025 – 2028 Social Secretary & Assistant: Positions Vacant.
2025 – 2028 Chairman: Wayne Houston 89/92.
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 – All Areas IOBA Funeral Coordinator: Tom Keyes 62/64.
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)