The Friends of Winchester College

This organisation was formed in 1989 with the objective of forming a closer bond between the College, the local community, parents, staff, Wykehamists and past visitors through the arrangement of special events, and by generally encouraging local residents to take part in College activities.  

Here is the current newsletter    

Benefits of Membership
  

  • Invitations to lectures and occasional social events arranged by The Friends
  • Attendance at other College events: plays, concerts, films, Chapel services - details of which are given in the Friends'termly newspaper
  • Free guided tours of the College, with reduced rates for their guests
  • A bi-annual colour feature on a particular and often historic aspect of the life and fabric of the College
  • Above all, perhaps, a feeling of ‘belonging' to an ancient, beautiful and much admired institution

 

Events   

Lectures: four lectures are held in the two winter terms at Win Coll in Short Half and Common Time. Speakers range from famous (or infamous!) Old Wykehamists, to renowned speakers on a wide variety of subjects. Lectures are usually held in the historic surroundings of School, the 17th Century school-room of Winchester College, and are preceded by a glass or two of wine.    

Drinks Reception: held every other year in a marquee on Meads, this informal gathering brings together Friends in the beautiful grounds of Winchester College to enjoy a glass of wine and canapés. The next Reception will take place in 2010.       

Outing: every two years the Friends organise an outing to a place of special interest. The two most recent trips have been to the Queen's Gallery in Buckingham Palace and a Sculpture Garden near Salisbury.     

Concert in Music School: a new fixture on the Friends calendar, this annual concert, given by the Music School as a thank-you for Friends support, has become a firm favourite with music lovers who appreciate the talent and skill of the School's young performers.   

The Summer Ball: the highlight of the Summer Season in Winchester, this bi-annual event has grown in popularity in recent years. With up to 500 people attending in a variety of venues around the School, parties of up to 10 per table can be accommodated.

Here is the current diary of events  

Subscriptions  

  INDIVIDUAL JOINT
ANNUAL £40 £60
LIFE £800   under 55
£400   55 - 64
£200   65 and over 		£1350      under 55
£675        55 - 64
£337.50    65 and over

If you would like to join the Friends please click here for an application form.   

Gift Aid

The Friends, being part of Winchester College which carries full charitable status, is able to derive benefit from any subscriptions being paid under Gift Aid. The value of such payments cannot be stressed enough for both the member and the charity itself. Gift Aid form.  

If you would like to order a copy of the Mozart 200th Anniversary CD , or the Quiristers' 1988 reissued CD , or Winchester: an illustrated stroll  please click on the relevant links for an order form.   

Committee Members
 

  • Christopher Green (Chairman) 
  • Guy Boney
  • Jacqui Kennedy
  • Simon Beloe
  • David Fellowes (As Director of Friends)

Contact details  

The Friends Office, directly above Cornflowers, is at:
17 College Street,
Winchester SO23 9LX

Telephone: (01962) 621217
Facsimile: (01962) 621218
E-mail: friends@wincoll.ac.uk