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IOBA Reunion & AGM – Programme of Events 2025
INDEFATIGABLE OLD BOYS ASSOCIATION
IOBA 41st AGM 2025
IOBA 42nd DINNER 2025
The final cut off date for all bookings: Old School visit (JSMTC), AGM, Menu choice & Payments, Monday 26th MAY 2025.
FRIDAY 6th JUNE 2025 – VIBRANT SHIRT NIGHT IN AID OF PROSTATE CANCER – this is a charitable event voluntary donations will be collected on the night.
| Timings | Activity | Location | Remarks |
| 17:00> 19:00 | Vibrant Shirt Night | Bangor University Management Centre Bar 1884 | Meet and greet. |
| 17:30>21:00 | Catering – ‘Takeaway Menu’ | Bangor University Management Centre Bar 1884 | The University ARE able to provide Freshly Hand Stretched 12.5″ PIZZA from their ‘Takeaway Menu’ (SEE LINK ABOVE), available from 5:30pm to 9:00pm from Bar 1884, on the Friday evening. |
| Midnight | Bar Closed – Service Finished | Bangor University Management Centre Bar 1884 | Guest can stay in bar until 01:00hrs to drink up. |
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SATURDAY 07th JUNE 2025 – SCHOOL DAY TIME PROGRAMME
| Timings | Activity | Location | Remarks |
| 10:00 | Arrive and book in at Main Security Gate. | JSMTC Indefatigable Main Security Gate | Walk or Car/share Vehicle access: Registration Numbers in advance via the Online Booking Form only |
| 11:00>12:00 | Boathouse Visit | Shoreline | Meet directly down at the Bottom Gate Open to Jetty and Shoreline. Richard Lawson sponsor. |
| 10:00>13:00 | IOBA Shop Open | JSMTC Indefatigable Main Building Bar area | Refreshments Free Tea/Coffee 12:00 > During the Saturday visit to the school there is now a no alcohol rule on site. |
| 13:30>15:00 | IOBA Annual General Meeting | JSMTC Indefatigable Training Room | IOBA AGM 13:30>15:00 |
| 15:30 | All off site |
NB : Since the option/provision of lunch was deemed too expensive, please feel free to bring your own light picnic.
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SATURDAY 07th JUNE 2025 – EVENING PROGRAMME
| Timings | Activity | Location | Remarks |
| 18:00>19:45 | Arrive for pre-dinner drinks | Bangor University Management Centre Bar 1884 | Meet and Greet |
| 19:45>20:00 | Seated ready for dinner | Bangor University Management Centre The Hugh Owen Room | |
| 20:00>23:00 | Reunion dinner | Bangor University Management Centre The Hugh Owen Room | THREE course dinner including x2 bottles of wine per table, Live Music, Raffle (x1 £5 glassware ticket pp) & Auction. |
| Midnight | Bar Closed – Service Finished | Guest can stay in bar until 0100hrs to drink up if needed |
*Dress Code: Smart (Black tie optional).
*The Programme is subject to change.
YOU ARE CORDIALLY INVITED TO : Full details within link below
Indefatigable – Old Boys Association 42nd Reunion 7th June 2025 & BOOKING FORM | Indefatigable OBA
The BOOKING FORM LINK for JSMTC (Old School) Daytime visit (including vehicle registration numbers!) & Evening Dinner Bookings for Saturday 7th June
Payment Instructions are all on 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.
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Bangor University Management Centre accommodation info@themanagementcentre.co.uk Phone: 01248365900
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Indefatigable 2025 Newsletter
Words by Wayne Houston, Vice Chairman, Intrim Newletter Editor
The long awaited return of the INDE NEWSLETTER, albeit in an electronic format.
2022 saw the last edition published and distributed physically to the membership. However it was apparent this was not viable to continue due to finances and the resource needed to create a document representing the values of the IOBA.
So, what has changed? To be honest not much. As with anything, the IOBA is operated on a voluntary basis, so the enthusiasm ebbs and flow with the tide of technological advances. Seeing well established social media groups like “Official OBA” on Facebook and other privately administrated pages the contact between old boys has never been greater and can be maintained with the click of a button.
Is the IOBA still relevant? Very much so! There are assets under the ownership of the IOBA of a significant value, not limited to the Indefatigable Bell, Trophies and other items (insurance value >£600,000). Without the Association those could be lost
forever.
Then there is the Reunion weekend. A time for you to connect to YOUR history with the only opportunity for the general public to access freely the grounds on the Saturday in which many of us grew up fast with other like minded people to share stories (good and bad) of our time there. There is a chance to have your say at the annual general meeting routinely carry out
on site too giving you the ability to hold the committee to account for motions and decisions made in the name of the membership. With the evening dinner seeing the joy and laughter all around whilst raffle tickets and auctions raise money to ensure the continuation of the association and other good causes.
With this…. our first request… WE NEED A NEWSLETTER EDITIOR!!!!
Newsletter is a challenge to produce. Contributions made to the newsletter editor have been like dragging an original £1.00 note out of a Scotsman sometimes. We do need your announcements, stories and life events to make this as informative as possible. We’ve recycled a few for this edition, but would encourage you to share with us no matter how insignificant you
think. email to <indefatigable.oba@gmail.com>
… thank you for taking the time to read…
Please click on the LINK BELOW to upload the 2025 IOBA Newsletter
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Indefatigable – Old Boys Association 42nd Reunion 7th June 2025 & BOOKING FORM
YOU ARE CORDIALLY INVITED TO :
The 42nd IOBA Reunion Dinner to be held on Saturday 7th June 2025, during the day at the old School (10:00 > 15:30), then assembling at Bangor University by 19:00 hrs in the ‘1884’ bar, for dinner at 20:00 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 : £58.50 (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 for JSMTC (Old School) Daytime visit & Evening Dinner Bookings for Saturday 7th June.
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 26th May 2025.
Registered totals attending as of 12/05/2025 ;
School visit = 65 / AGM = 27 / Dinner = 47
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 (2024 raised £TBC), this will also be held once again at Bangor University on the previous evening Friday 6th 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 6th 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 now can book directly with Bangor University as of 28/12/2024 >
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 = GAO2138 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 6th June and Saturday 7th 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.
2025 Reunion: Old School visit / 41st AGM / Reunion Dinner ;
Friday NIGHT 6th June: Vibrant Shirt‘ night in aid of Prostate Cancer (2024 raised £), this will be held once again at Bangor University in the ‘1884 bar‘ with exclusive use for the evening.
Saturday DAY 7th June: Attendees arriving down at the Old School for 10:00 > 15:00, for those who wish to tour the old School & Sailing area, IOBA AGM 11:30>13:00 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 7th June: Meet for drinks from 18:00 in the ‘1884 Bar‘, Dinner for 20:00. Bangor University.
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).
The FIVE roles are as follows;
The Chairman.
The Newsletter Editor & Assistant.
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 5 roles then please send your full name, Inde 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);
2019 – 2025 Chairman: Andrew Butler 77/78.
2022 – 2025 Newsletter Editor: Owen Sutton 91/95.
2022 – 2025 Social Secretary & Assistant: Richard Lawson 85/88 & Elaine Humphries.
2023 – 2026 Treasurer & Membership Secretary: George Brown 91/94.
2023 – 2026 General Secretary: Joss Barns 91/95.
2024 – 2027 Vice Chairman: Wayne Houston 89/92.
2017 – 2027 Merchandise: Deborah & Ian Parr 74/75.
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: Andrew Butler 77/78. (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 – SCC Award & Archives Secretary (records & assets): Steve Humphries 75/76.
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