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Indefatigable – Old Boys Association 43rd Reunion Friday and Saturday 5-6th June 2026

February 13th, 2026 | Author: Steve Humphries

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 5^th 19:00 onwards.
Visit to the Old School and shore front sailing area – Saturday 5^th 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.

🔗 www.thenma.org.uk

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 11^th 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.