Articles Archive

Guild Member Su-Mei Thompson appointed as EHRC Commissioner

We are delighted that Guild member Su-Mei Thompson (Chew, 1979-1984, Bunwell House/Elizabeth) has been appointed to the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) as one of four new Commissioners by Minister for Women and Equalities, Liz Truss.

Su-… 13 November 2020 Read more

Refugee Nights

Guild member and Head of the Imperial War Museum (IWM) Institute, Eleanor Head, is inviting all who might be interested to attend ‘Refugee Nights’, a free virtual festival created by the IWM.

On three successive Tuesday evenings (17th and 24th Nov… 23 November 2020 Read more

Former Staff - November 20

We have received the sad news that two former members of staff, Mrs Jemima Bristow and Mrs Jane Roberts, have died:

MRS JEMIMA BRISTOW

Former Deputy Principal Pastoral and Housemistress of Farnley Lodge (from 1978-1993), died on Monday 9th November, aged 87.  

Jemima was House Mistress of Farnley Lodge from Autumn 1978- Summer 1984. She was also an Assistant Careers and University Advisor from Autumn 1979- Summer 1984 and then became responsible for ‘Leisure Pursuits’ at College from Autumn 1… 24 November 2020 Read more

St Hilda's East News 2020

DECEMBER 

Funding update

In terms of funding, since our last update in November, we have been working on our corporate "offer" or pitch, to think about how we can engage more sponsors and partnerships in 2021, perhaps from amongst our Guild and CLC… 16 December 2020 Read more

NETWORKING, SPOTLIGHT WEBINARS & WISDOM PODCASTS

We have an exciting online programme of events planned for Guild members in the coming months:

NETWORKING EVENTS

A group of Guild members involved in the sector will hold a short panel discussion followed by a Q&A session.

Tech, AI and disruptors
Conservation and the environment 
Medical profession

WELLBEING WEBINAR

2020 has been a challenging year for many and we are putting together a panel of Guild members to discuss how we can best deal with the problems caused by the pandemic and respo… 27 November 2020 Read more

GUILD NOMINATED TRUSTEE FOR ST HILDA'S EAST

 

St Hilda’s East is an award-winning multi-purpose community centre in Tower Hamlets, providing a wide range of services and opportunities. There are currently twelve services, from children’s and youth projects, Legal advice provision, a highly popular volunteer run Food Co-op, a Boundary Women’s Project working with Bangladeshi and local women, to a LinkAge Plus over 50s’ project and borough wide care.

St Hilda’s East was founded by former pupils of Cheltenham Ladies’ College and has an act… 4 November 2020 Read more

ADVENT MESSAGE

We are sadly unable to hold an Advent Service in College this year when in previous years members of Guild and their families have come together with Lower College and their parents.

Instead, the College Chaplain, Revd Josie Goodwin, has kindly reco… 26 November 2020 Read more

ART EXHIBITION - SUE WOOD - DECEMBER 2020

CROFTON ART GALLERY

Guild Honorary member, Sue Wood (née Hudd), will be holding an art exhibition in Cheltenham from Thursday 3rd December.

This will include original paintings in oil, water colour and acrylic and handmade pottery.

Wild Slice Chri… 26 September 2020 Read more

GUILD MEMBER FEATURES ON SKYARTS

Guild member Sara Lavelle, who reached the final of Sky's Portrait Artist of the Year 2019, returned to our screens in October, appearing in the Portrait Artist of the Week series broadcast on SkyArts.

Sara left CLC in 2013 and studied Illustration … 19 October 2020 Read more

The Slab 2020

The electronic version of the latest Guild publication is now available to read on the Members Resources section of the website under Publications & Media (log in required). This will be mailed out to Guild members in the next few weeks to those who … 4 November 2020 Read more

Members' Stories of Lockdown - UK

BACK TO CLC - IN A GLOBAL PANDEMIC 

I left CLC in the summer of 2012 and never expected to be coming back to work here. As a school leaver, I expected to go to university and get a “job” in “the city” like many of my peers. Fast forward seven years,… 14 May 2020 Read more

Members' Stories of Lockdown - Overseas

THE VOICES OF LOCKDOWN - Somerset West, South Africa 

The South African government initiated one of the harshest lockdowns in the world and we are still there.   Many voices and opinions were coming at us!   Whose voice is right?

VOICES OF THE GOVE… 6 November 2020 Read more

College contribution to the Centenary commemorations of WW1 in Cheltenham

College and the Archive department played an important role in the activities that Cheltenham organised in 2018, under the banner Cheltenham Remembers.  Mrs Rachel Roberts, the College Archivist, and a small team of volunteers created a range of hist… 11 November 2020 Read more

ESSAY PRIZE SUCCESS FOR GUILD MEMBER

We are proud to announce that Guild member Olenka Bordakova’s submission for the University of Durham’s Michael Bruce Essay Prize Competition of 2020 has been Highly Commended.

Olenka (2017-2019, Cambray) first came to the UK as part of the Chernoby… 7 October 2020 Read more

GLOBAL IS THE NEW LOCAL

When Ro Kaye founded Community Links all those years ago, she could never have foreseen the predicament our world finds itself in today.  Lockdowns, local lockdowns, social bubbles and the two metre distance rule – they have all played their part in … 15 October 2020 Read more

Sisterhood II - Solo Exhibition, Danielle Salloum

I am a photographer, filmmaker and artist, based between Trinidad and the UK, who is passionate about raising awareness on issues that are often underrepresented in society about which I feel strongly. Last year, I held my first solo photography exhi… 21 April 2020 Read more

College Reopens - Autumn Term 2020

College reopened for the Autumn Term on Wednesday 9th September. Social distancing and other measures to keep everyone safe means that life at CLC is a little different.

Return to College Safely
Below is a film from Jill Hill, Head of Medical Health… 15 September 2020 Read more

ART EXHIBITION - ANDY WATT - OCTOBER 2020

ANDY WATT - ASPECTS OF COLOUR 

Times: 14th – 19th October 10am – 5pm (except Weds 14th, open from 12 noon)

Location: Gardens Gallery, The Proscenium Building, Montpellier Gardens, Cheltenham GL50 1UW

In 2017, I decided to leave College where I had… 25 September 2020 Read more

Former Staff - Sept 20

We have received the sad news that two former members of staff, Miss Mary Sambrook and Miss Elizabeth 'Liz' Dendy, have died:

MISS MARY SAMBROOK

Former Teacher of English (from 1961-1996), died on Monday 24th August, aged 84.  

I have been asked to pass on the funeral arrangements to any Guild and Honorary members who may have known her.  

The funeral service will take place on Monday 21st September at 11.30am at Willow Chapel, Cheltenham Crematorium and then following afterwards at Ellenbor… 14 September 2020 Read more

Guild News 2020 and Survey

The electronic version of the latest Guild publication is now available to read on the Members Resources section of the website under Publications & Media (log in required). 

Click here for further information.

SURVEY - WHAT DO YOU WANT FROM GUILD?… 22 April 2020 Read more

Stories from Guild Members – A Dramatic Channel Swim Relay Failure

From an early age I had wanted to be the first pre-teen to swim the English Channel.  This was just a pipe-dream of course, but one kept alive through my teens largely by CLC’s willingness to allow me extra swimming time in winter at the Cheltenham M… 13 August 2020 Read more

A MESSAGE TO THE GUILD COMMUNITY

On 16th July 2020, College and Guild were notified of a data security incident with a third-party service provider, Blackbaud Inc. Blackbaud provides and hosts the NetCommunity online contact management system that enables you to update your contact details, book for events and make online donations. We understand that the incident involves several UK and US educational, healthcare and not-for-profit organisations, including CLC.

We have written to any Guild members impacted. You do not need to… 29 July 2020 Read more

PGC Talk with Guild members: Studying Spanish and other languages

Gratitude to digital technology, for the miracle of staying connected online deepened this week, when 'Teams' facilitated a meeting between seven members of Guild (attending from locations including Israel and Madrid), four Spanish teachers, and 65 g… 9 July 2020 Read more

CLC Pupils celebrate A Level Results

Sixth Form pupils at Cheltenham Ladies’ College are celebrating outstanding A Level results today, despite the unprecedented circumstances imposed by the current pandemic.

With A* grades making up nearly a third of results (30.8%) at CLC, this year’… 13 August 2020 Read more

My time at CLC by Flora, Senior Prefect 2020

While being ushered into my very first day at CLC, brand new school books and pencil case in hand, I was told to watch out. My parents, my family, my primary school teachers told me that my time at this new school would fly by and soon enough I would… 10 July 2020 Read more

Chairman of Guild

The Guild Executive Committee has appointed Olga Senior as acting Chairman of Guild until May 2021. Olga will fulfil the Chairman's role until a successor is elected by Guild members at the next AGM. 

The process has begun to get a nomination for a … 6 August 2020 Read more

FORTHCOMING EVENTS

2020 

26th September - POSTPONED - Norfolk Event - Annual Summer Lunch (rearranged date from 13th June) 
2021
 22nd May - College Reunion and Guild AGM (reunion especially for leaving years ending 6 and 1 but as always all welcome)
 

2020 - Cancelled/postponed 

19th March - POSTPONED - St Hilda's East 130th Anniversary Event for Guild (at St Hilda's East from 6.30pm to 8.30pm)
27th March - POSTPONED - Suffolk Area Event - Visit to the Jockey Club Rooms in Newmarket
1st April - POSTPONED - Spe… 8 June 2020 Read more

Guild Facebook Group

Are you a member of our Guild of Cheltenham Ladies' College Facebook Group?

The group has private settings so that only the members who are accepted can see and make posts.  We add regular Archive photos to the Group which prompt various discussions… 25 June 2020 Read more

CLC Summer Term 2020

LIFE IN LOCKDOWN  

It has been an unusual Summer Term, as pupils have been learning remotely and our community has been affected by the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic in many different ways. The film below includes some of the teaching and learning… 15 July 2020 Read more

SPEECH DAY 2020

Due to unprecedented circumstances, this year College hosted a virtual Leaving Prayers and Speeches to mark the end of the academic year and celebrate our leaving Class of 2020. 

Watch Speech Day 6 July 2020 Read more

CLC Pupils celebrate outstanding IB results

Pupils at Cheltenham Ladies’ College are celebrating their International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma results having achieved an average of 38.7 points, a UCAS tariff equivalent to A*AA at A Level.

The results, released on Monday, saw 100% of the stud… 8 July 2020 Read more

Leavers Film 2020

Welcome to Guild to the Class of 2020 leavers!

Congratulations to the leavers and thank you for telling us what you will miss most about CLC, for your Leavers Film 2020. 

Please click below to view the film:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8-Vmz… 15 July 2020 Read more

Hong Kong Class of 2020

On Saturday 4th July, the HK CLC Leavers’ Event went smoothly and was perfect, everyone enjoyed themselves and it was so nice to have everyone back in the same place celebrating an important milestone!

We were very fortunate with the timing, as the … 16 July 2020 Read more

The Class of 1990 30-Year Reunion virtual Quiz

On Saturday 16th May, in lieu of their 30-year reunion, 16 members of the class of 1990 gathered online for a quiz and (several) drinks. Topics ranged from General Knowledge about CLC (e.g., How long was the swimming pool in the 1980s?), to 80s cultu… 16 June 2020 Read more

Request for photos and footage

A THANK YOU TO KEY WORKERS AND VOLUNTEERS IN OUR COMMUNITY  

We are already hearing some wonderful stories of how members of the CLC community are responding to the current Covid-19 pandemic. We would love to be able to share what everyone is doing to help, as a way of showing the CLC spirit in action.

Whether you are a key frontline worker, volunteering at a hospital, donating or printing PPE, or sewing scrubs bags, we would love to include you in our project. Please send a photo or short vid… 12 May 2020 Read more

COVID-19 - Staying Connected

In these uncertain times, we hope your Guild network can be a place to find support and continuity. A community can take many forms. We are about to confirm — if for unwelcome reasons — that CLC is more than a physical location. College is all of us … 7 April 2020 Read more

Guild Reunion 2015

Following the cancellation of the 2020 Guild Reunion we thought it would be nice to take a look back to the 2015 Guild Reunion when the focus was on the same year groups ending in 0 and 5 - we hope you enjoy reading the report and viewing the photos … 14 May 2020 Read more

Principal's Message - Summer Term 2020

Eve Jardine-Young's address for the second half of the Summer Term 2020

Principal Message 2 June 2020 Read more

Digital learning film

The Summer Term at College began in an unusual way, as we transitioned to delivering a virtual curriculum.

We hope you enjoy this short film, which includes a few highlights from the first half of the Summer Term, delivered via our current digital … 1 June 2020 Read more

COLLEGE REUNION AND GUILD AGM

REUNION – CANCELLED, AGM – POSTPONED (see further details below)

We have made the decision to cancel the Guild Reunion on 16th  May. We have a duty of care to our community and it is hard to know whether such a mass gathering will be possible again … 8 April 2020 Read more

Beale Memorial Hardship Fund

The Beale Memorial Hardship Fund was set up in about 1906 to help former members of College staff and former pupils in temporary financial difficulties.  College is the sole trustee.  Decisions regarding Beale Memorial Fund grants are made by the Cha… 7 May 2020 Read more

Request from CLC Spanish Department

¡Hola a todos!

The Spanish department is looking for current Spanish university students or Guild members who use Spanish in their personal or professional life to share experiences of learning and using Spanish beyond College life with current stud… 2 June 2020 Read more

Stories from Guild Hon Members

THE SCHOOL OF THE AIR, ALICE SPRINGS, CENTRAL AUSTRALIA 

On my “post-retirement from CLC” trip to Australia in Autumn 2018 I was really looking forward to visiting the School of the Air in Alice Springs.  Along with the Royal Flying Doctor Service, … 8 April 2020 Read more

PROFESSIONAL GUIDANCE CENTRE

CAREERS AND HIGHER EDUCATION ONLINE SUPPORT REQUEST 

We are very keen in the Professional Guidance Centre to keep providing the girls with opportunities to hear from Guild members about their careers and university experience.

If you would be willi… 11 May 2020 Read more

Cheltenham Ladies' College Magazine 1945

OLD GIRLS
We hope that, with the gradual return to civil life, Old Girls will be good enough to let us know something of their war service and experiences; in the meantime our readers will be interested to know that:

BIRGIT BJORNSON (nee Jacobsson),… 7 May 2020 Read more

Virtual School and Virtual Tour

OUR VIRTUAL SCHOOL 

We are exceptionally proud of our heritage; but more importantly, we are enthusiastic and ambitious for our future. While our central location in Cheltenham and our history make up a big part of who we are, they do not define us.… 22 April 2020 Read more

CLC Opening Prayers - Summer Term 2020

MONDAY 20TH APRIL 

As always, we begin Opening Prayers with a rendition of the British National Anthem, as is the long-standing College tradition. Please feel free to sing along.

Our Principal Eve Jardine-Young would now like to take this opportuni… 20 April 2020 Read more

Guild Member Wins Gloucestershire Young Musician of the Year

Congratulations to UC5 student Souny, a cellist, and recent leaver Darcy Beck (2012-2019, Bellairs), a percussionist, who were among the five finalists in this year's Gloucestershire Young Musician of the Year competition. 

We are delighted to annou… 8 April 2020 Read more

CLC Leaving Prayers - Easter 2020

To generations of girls, Prayers has been a staple of their day-to-day life while they are with us. The end of term Leaving Prayers is always a poignant occasion, and this year’s was no different.  A week earlier than planned, the remaining College C… 7 April 2020 Read more

CLC Spring Term 2020

Unfortunately, College had to cancel a number of events towards the end of the Spring Term, due to the Covid-19 outbreak and the requirement to move to remote learning for the final week of term. 

Despite this, there have still been a vast number … 7 April 2021 Read more

Shropshire, Staffordshire Event 30/06/20

POSTPONED - TRIP ON THE SEVERN VALLEY RAILWAY  

A trip on the iconic Severn Valley Railway is planned for Tuesday 30th June.  We will meet at Bridgnorth and travel to Bewdley, where we can enjoy the beautiful town or walk along the river.  We will s… 14 February 2020 Read more

Gloucestershire Event 22/07/20

POSTPONED - VISIT TO KIFTSGATE COURT GARDENS 

The beautiful gardens at Kiftsgate Court have been created by three generations of women gardeners, over about 100 years, and are particularly famous for the Kiftsgate rose. I have reserved a table for l… 13 February 2020 Read more

Bristol Event 15/08/2020

POSTPONED - AFTERNOON TEA 

Susan Greenwood (Sanderson, 1949-1954, Sidney Lodge) has kindly invited Guild members and friends to afternoon tea at Audley Redwood Retirement Home, Failand, Bristol BS8 3DU on Saturday 15th August, from 3.00pm until 5.00… 7 April 2020 Read more

Norfolk Event 26/09/2020

ANNUAL SUMMER LUNCH (rearranged date) 

The Annual Summer Lunch will be on Saturday 26th September (rearranged date from 13th June).  Rosie and David Eldridge are hosting this year, at their new home in Stalham. The address is Mill House, Stalham, No… 27 April 2020 Read more

ART EXHIBITIONS - MARCH 2020

CHARLIE CALDER-POTTS and ANDY WATT 

CHARLIE CALDER-POTTS

British artist Charlie Calder-Potts (2001, St Clare) works in mixed media from her studio in Hackney, London. She has had notable exhibitions and commissions both in London and abroad. Her installations have included large scale aluminium pieces, armoured metal, wood panel and vellum paper, combining photography, painting and drawing.

Her most recent work is inspired by her time spent in Afghanistan where she was sponsored as an Officia… 27 January 2020 Read more

GUILD MEMBER ROWED THE ATLANTIC WITH HER BROTHER

GUINNESS WORLD RECORD-SETTING BROTHER AND SISTER TEAM WHO ROWED THE ATLANTIC - THE SEABLINGS

43 days, 15 hours and 22 minutes
#SAMEBOAT
TWO WORLD RECORDS

The Seablings are the worlds first ever brother and sister team to ever row an ocean. This was… 27 February 2020 Read more

ORGAN CONCERT 05/03/20

Date: Thursday 5th March 2020

Time: 1.40pm - 2.25pm

Location: Princess Hall

The annual student organ concert will be held on Thursday 5th March at 1.40pm in the Princess Hall.

The concert will include performances of varied repertoire on the magn… 27 February 2020 Read more

SPRING CONCERT 06/03/20

Date: Friday 6th March 2020

Time: 7.30pm - 9.30pm

Location: Pittville Pump Rooms

Following the huge success of last year's concert, Cheltenham Ladies' College returns to the Pump Room for its Spring Concert in March 2020.

The Concert starts at 7.… 3 February 2020 Read more

Piano Masterclass 12/03/20

Date: Thursday 12th March

Time: 7.00pm - 8.30pm

Location: Council Room

We are delighted to invite you to join us for this year’s Piano Masterclass.  You are also most welcome to join us for drinks and canapés at 6.30pm.

Please enter and exit via … 13 February 2020 Read more

Suffolk Event 27/03/2020

Visit to the Jockey Club Rooms in Newmarket POSTPONED

On Friday 27th March, Suffolk Guild will be visiting the Jockey Club Rooms in Newmarket at the kind invitation of Mrs Angie Tompkins (https://jockeyclubrooms.co.uk/). 

A tour of the Club Rooms w… 7 February 2020 Read more

Special Event: UNBOUND: Visionary Women Collecting Textiles 01/04/20

POSTPONED

Join other members on a Guild led tour of this inspiring exhibition at 2 Temple Place, led by Guild member Ann French (1974-1981, St Helen's), Collections Care Manager/Textiles Conservator at the Whitworth Art Gallery, University of Manche… 25 February 2020 Read more

Scotland Event 04/04/2020

CANCELLED - BUFFET LUNCH AND VISIT TO FALKLAND PALACE 

Angie Emler (née James, 1973-1975, St Helen's/Eversleigh) and Caroline Lindsay (née Headley,  1970-1976, St Clare) invite Guild members and their partners to a buffet lunch at Kinloch House, Col… 6 February 2020 Read more

Garden Day for CLC Community 17/06/20

POSTPONEDWe are delighted to be able to offer the chance for 30 members of the CLC community to spend a day at The Court House, Stretton-on-Fosse and Upton Wold, Nr Moreton-in-Marsh in Gloucestershire on Wednesday 17th June. There will be no other vi… 13 February 2020 Read more

Guild Networking Drinks for Public Sector

Thank you to the group of Guild members who attended the Public Sector drinks on Thursday 30th January. It was a great opportunity to discuss the huge variety of  jobs available within the Civil Service and demonstrated the breadth of experience and … 30 January 2020 Read more

Guild Networking Drinks for Tech and Disruptors

A group of Guild members both working or interested in the tech and disruptors sector had a very enjoyable evening in London on 20th November at the latest in a series of informal networking events planned by Guild. As well as a recent College leaver… 5 December 2019 Read more

Drinks for Guild in Hong Kong 14/11/2019

The Principal, Eve Jardine-Young (CLC 1990, Elizabeth), was delighted to meet Guild members at a drinks reception at the Hong Kong Maritime Museum on 14th November.  The Principal and gave a short update on College and was joined by Rebecca Ting (Dir… 19 December 2019 Read more

ADVENT SERVICE WITH COLLEGE 2019

Guild and Honorary members joined College for an Advent Service on Sunday 1st December 2019.  The atmosphere was buzzing as the Princess Hall filled with girls, parents and Guild members of all ages with their families.

Revd Josie Goodwin led a wond… 19 December 2019 Read more

CLC Golf Society 2019

AUTUMN MEETING 

Nine of us met in October for our Autumn Meeting at Woking Golf Club. We all appreciated that Marian Rigby joined to walk the course and lunch with us. Hopefully next year she will be playing too!

From left to right:

Jane Perry (Ev… 8 December 2019 Read more

Sad news of Wendy Lodge, house staff - St Margaret's

It was with great sadness that we announced the passing, over the Christmas holidays, of our beloved member of staff Wendy Lodge.

Wendy joined College in 1993, providing pastoral care and support to quite literally generations of CLC pupils who have… 27 February 2020 Read more

The Slab 2019

The electronic version of the latest Guild publication is now available to read on the Members Resources section of the website under Publications & Media (log in required). 

Click here for further information. 17 December 2019 Read more

St Hilda's East News 2019

DECEMBER 

130th Anniversary Reception at St Hilda’s: March 19th 2020

As you may have seen in the most recent issue of The Slab, we are inviting Guild members and our anniversary supporters to a special evening Reception on Thursday, 19th March 2020… 28 February 2019 Read more

Principal's Lecture: Rt Hon Sir David Lidington 01/02/20

Saturday 1st February 2020 

10:30am Coffee and pastries will be served before the lecture (outside the PH at the top of the Marble Corridor)

11.00am Sir David Lidington Lecture in the Princess Hall until 12:00pm

Rt Hon Sir David Lidington KCB, CBE… 19 December 2019 Read more

Guild Tea for pre 1970s

Guild and Honorary members who left College in the 1960s or earlier returned on Wednesday 25th September for a delicious afternoon tea in the Princess Hall.  The Chairman of Guild, Olga Senior, and Principal, Eve Jardine-Young spoke about Guild and C… 7 October 2019 Read more

DREAM OF FAIR WOMEN

(over the Princess Hall stage) 

The painted frieze over the proscenium arch, entitled ‘A Dream of Fair Women’, depicts 11 women of various nationalities celebrated in myth and legend and who have shown courage, devotion and self-sacrifice. The theme… 5 November 2019 Read more

MEMBERS' OCCUPATIONS 2019

To complete your Record of Members' Occupations for 2019 please click here or go to the Members Resources page (see drop down list on top right of page).  You will need to log in to add your news and update your details.

Alternatively, please email … 24 April 2019 Read more

SPEECH DAY 2019

On Saturday 6th July, girls and staff were joined by parents and guests for Speech Day 2019.

The Right Honourable Dame Cheryl Gillan DBE MP (CLC 1963-1969, St Austin's), Acting Co-Chair of the 1922 Committee and the first Guild Member to hold a Cabi… 9 July 2019 Read more

Leavers' Drinks 2019

On Friday 5th July, the SFC2 girls returned to College for a Drinks Reception hosted by the Principal in the Marquee in the Garden.  The Principal was delighted to see so many girls and introduced Mrs Olga Senior, Chairman of Guild, who welcomed the … 24 July 2019 Read more

Blue Plaque Honours Guild member

A Blue Plaque to commemorate famous Wirral-based author, public speaker, and key figure in the suffragist movement Agnes ‘Maude’ Royden has been unveiled at Frankby Hall, by the Mayor of Wirral Cllr Tony Smith.

Described by Good Housekeeping in 1928… 3 July 2019 Read more

INTERN OPPORTUNITY

Jo Malone London - Global Marketing Intern 

Olivia Millward (CLC 2002-2009, Glenlee/St Hilda’s) is the Global Marketing Manager at Jo Malone London.  They are currently trying to recruit for an intern role with the Jo Malone London Global Product Marketing team and Olivia has asked me to post this to Guild members to see if there would be anyone interested in applying for the role.

Click here for further details. 

Please contact omillward@jomalone.com if you are interested. 25 July 2019 Read more

ALUMNAE COMPETITIONS

HOCKEY - Girls' Alumnae Sixes Hockey Tournament

Would anyone be interested in putting together a Guild team to play against other alumnae teams on Sunday 27th October 2019 at Dean Close School, Cheltenham?  12 players per squad (max), £50 per team. Click here for further details.

INTER ALUMNI CLAY SHOOTING COMPETITION - 50 Target sporting challenge

Would anyone be interested in putting together a Guild team on Friday 4th October 2019 at Ian Coley Sporting, nr Andoversford, Cheltenham? 

No ex… 25 July 2019 Read more

Guild Reunion 2019

On Saturday 18th May, over 300 Guild and Honorary members of all ages descended on Cheltenham for the Guild AGM and Reunion. For 113 members, it was the first time that they had returned since leaving College! We were thrilled with the attendance. Pe… 6 June 2019 Read more

CLC Pupils celebrate outstanding IB results

Girls at College are celebrating their International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma results having achieved an impressive average of 40.1 points, equivalent to 4 A*s at A Level and more than 10 points higher than the 2018 world average of 29.8 points.

T… 8 July 2019 Read more

CLC Summer Term 2019

It has been a busy Summer Term at College, with visits from many preeminent speakers; a variety of trips and camps; the May and Summer Concerts; productions of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Twelfth Night and The Girls of St Mabel's; the Summer A… 12 July 2019 Read more

Baptism at College

It was a great joy and delight to have a baptism service in the Princess Hall on Sunday 19th May, as College’s main Sunday service.

Girls and staff joined together to welcome Amy and her family and friends as she came to be baptised.  Amy’s mum, Mis… 19 May 2019 Read more

ADVENT SERVICE WITH COLLEGE 01/12/19

At 10.30 am on Sunday 1st December (Advent Sunday) College is holding its fifth Advent Service with members of Guild and their families together with Lower College and their parents.

Pause for a moment on the edge of the Festive season as we look fo… 3 October 2019 Read more

Guild Networking Drinks for Tech and Disruptors - 20/11/19

An informal gathering will be held for all Guild members either associated with or considering a career in these sectors at The Somers Town Coffee House near Kings Cross on 20th November at 6.30pm-9.00pm.  

If you would like to attend please registe… 3 October 2019 Read more

Drinks for Guild in Hong Kong 14/11/2019

THURSDAY 14TH NOVEMBER 2019, 6.00 - 7.45PM
HONG KONG MARITIME MUSEUM

The Principal, Ms Eve Jardine-Young (CLC 1990, Elizabeth), is delighted to invite Guild members to Drinks at 6.00pm on Thursday, 14th November 2019 at the Hong Kong Maritime Mus… 10 October 2019 Read more

College Choir at Lichfield Cathedral 14/10/19

College Choir will sing Evensong in Lichfield Cathedral on Monday 14th October.  The service begins at 5.30pm and will last approximately 45 minutes.

We would be delighted, if you are able, to join us for tea in The Old Stables.  Tea will be betwee… 12 July 2019 Read more

Surrey Event 09/10/2019

VISIT TO DENBIES VINEYARD

Denise Salter (Hooker, 1970-1977, Hatherley Court) and Janice Miller (Alves de Sousa, 1957-1963, Bunwell) would like to invite you to join us for a day out at Denbies, the vineyard at Dorking, Surrey on Wednesday 9th Octobe… 13 February 2019 Read more

Gloucestershire Event 17/09/19

VISIT TO WESTONBIRT HOUSE

I have arranged a visit to Westonbirt House, now a school, (www.holfordtrust.com) on Tuesday 17th September. The house is a “stunning example of Victorian architecture” and is surrounded by Italianate gardens. The tour of t… 24 April 2019 Read more

Guild Networking Drinks for City Professions - 04/09/19

Guild members are invited to a drinks reception on Wednesday 4th September in London. The event is aimed at members working in finance, law, accountancy and other City professions. If you are considering a career in the City you would also be very we… 19 July 2019 Read more

CLC at Cheltenham Science Festival 2019

This year's Science Festival was another amazing six days of science, with events taking place in the Parabola Arts Centre and in venues across Cheltenham.

College sponsored two events, The Age of Precision: Watt's Next and Apollo 50: A Celebration,… 7 June 2019 Read more

Shropshire, Staffordshire Event POSTPONED UNTIL SEPT/OCT

VISIT TO THE NATIONAL MEMORIAL ARBORETUM 

A return visit has been organised to visit The National Memorial Arboretum at Croxall Road, Alrewas, Burton-on-Trent DE13 7AR on Saturday 25th May 2019 (THIS HAS BEEN POSTPONED UNTIL SEPT/OCT).  There have b… 13 February 2019 Read more

Cumbria Event - POSTPONED

VISIT TO SIZERGH CASTLE 

The annual Cumbria activity will take place on Thursday 30th May (THIS HAS BEEN POSTPONED - PLEASE EMAIL IF INTERESTED) with a visit to Sizergh Castle, the ‘gateway’ to the Lake District.    

Sizergh (sy-zer), an ancient Sc… 13 February 2019 Read more

Nicola Rayner publishes her first novel

Thanks to the Guild E-newsletter, a Guild member is celebrating the publication of her first novel!

Last year, Nicola Rayner (1990-1997, St Margaret's and Cambray) was forwarded a Guild news story by her eagle-eyed sister Lucy about the Cheltenham F… 7 June 2019 Read more

PGC 'WHAT'S NEXT?' DAY

I recently attended a Q&A session with Guild members that are currently studying at university to find out about their experiences at their chosen universities. This included how they applied, which gave us more guidance and an insight into the proce… 14 May 2019 Read more

Guild News 2019

The electronic version of the latest Guild publication is now available to read on the Members Resources section of the website under Publications & Media (log in required). 

Click here for further information. 25 April 2019 Read more

Veterinary Science Talk

Guild member and University of Cambridge undergraduate Ella Ykema (CLC 2016-2018) recently returned to College to share her experiences of studying veterinary science at university.

"I recently attended a talk by an old CLC girl, Ella Ykema, who is … 2 April 2019 Read more

Tea for Guild and Honorary members who left College in the 1960s and earlier 25/09/19

It gives me great pleasure to invite Guild and Honorary members to afternoon tea on Wednesday 25th September from 2.00pm until 4.30pm in College. 

As numbers of attendees at the Guild May AGM have risen substantially in recent years, some of our Gui… 24 April 2019 Read more

Hampshire Event 14/07/2019

AFTERNOON TEA 

Gabrielle Hodgetts (Knights) (1979-1981, St Hilda’s) has kindly invited the Hampshire Guild members for tea on Sunday 14th July 2019 from 3.30pm to 5.30pm at The Orangery, Hackwood.  This is a return visit, we all greatly enjoyed tea … 13 February 2019 Read more

CLC SUMMER CONCERT - 05/07/19

Date: Friday 5th July 2019

Time: Drinks from 6.45pm, Concert 7.45pm - 10.00pm

Location: Princess Hall

Join us for a fantastic evening of College music at its finest. Featuring a selection of ensembles and soloists, this event is always a wonderful… 5 June 2019 Read more

Principal's Lecture: Dr Bettina Hohnen 27/04/19

Saturday 27th April 2019 

10:30am Coffee and pastries will be served in the Garden Common Room before the lecture

11.10am Dr Bettina Hohnen Lecture in the Princess Hall until 12:10pm

Dr Bettina Hohnen is a Clinical Psychologist with many years exp… 28 March 2019 Read more

Twelfth Night - 8 & 9 May

Date: Wednesday 8th May and Thursday 9th May 2019

Time: 7.00pm - 9.30pm

Location: The Quad, Cheltenham Ladies' College

Join our SFC1 students for this outdoor Shakespearean comedy, full of mistaken identities and misunderstandings.

As this produc… 26 April 2019 Read more

Garden Day for CLC Community 12/06/19

(Revised date) 

We are delighted to be able to offer the chance for 30 members of the CLC community to spend a day at Little Malvern Court and Birtsmorton Court in Worcestershire. There will be no other visitors on this day.

The day has been kindly… 27 November 2018 Read more

CLC Music Tour to Rome and Umbria 7th - 14th July 2019

All concerts are free, unticketed and unreserved and the girls and staff would be delighted to see any Guild members. 

The full concerts will feature:

College Choir

Chamber Orchestra

Wind Chamber Ensembles

 

Monday 8th July

Full concert in San… 26 March 2019 Read more

CLC Spring Term 2019

It has been a busy Spring Term at College, with visits from many preeminent speakers; the Spring Concert; Evensong at Keble College, Oxford; productions of The Real Inspector Hound and Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat; Staff v Leavers Gam… 25 April 2019 Read more

NOMINATIONS

NEW DECADE REPRESENTATIVE FOR 2000s 

Nominations are sought for a Decade Representative for the 2000s on the Guild Executive Committee.  This post will become vacant in May 2019, following the retirement of Miss Isabel Summers.  Nominations should reach the Guild Office by 3rd May 2019.   

GUILD TRUSTEE FOR ST HILDA'S EAST 

Nominations are sought for the post of Guild Trustee for St Hilda’s East.  The present Guild Trustee, Miss Harriet Edwards, is unable to seek re-election.  Nominations, wi… Read more

VIDEO GAMES DESIGN CLUB VISIT ASTELL HOUSE RESIDENTIAL HOME

On Monday 25th March, Miss Lam and I took the Video Games Design Club, led by Vivian (SFC2), to the Astell House Residential Home which was founded by Lilian Faithfull, one of our former Principals.

At CLC I regularly feel a sense of pride at our st… 29 April 2019 Read more

COLLEGE REUNION AND GUILD AGM 18/05/19

On Saturday 18th May the Guild AGM will be held in College and will coincide with the College Reunion for all those who are Class of 2014, 2009, 2004, 1999, 1994, 1989, 1984, 1979, 1974, 1969, 1964, 1959, 1954, 1949, 1944 and beyond. All Guild and Ho… 25 April 2019 Read more

Visit to V&A Dundee 22/03/19

V&A Dundee was the fantastic venue for the latest catch-up of Guild members now living in Scotland.

Taking place in late March, 11 of us, ranging in age from youthful 20-somethings to robust 80 year olds (and one very cute toddler!), enjoyed a guide… 28 March 2019 Read more

ATHENA KO ECONOMICS ESSAY COMPETITION

The Economics Department is delighted to announce that Ivy (SFC1) has been awarded first prize in this year's Athena Ko Economics Essay Competition.  This SFC prize is kindly donated by Guild member Athena Ko (1997, Beale), a former Economics pupil a… 21 March 2019 Read more

SPRING CONCERT 2019

College staged its annual Spring Concert at Cheltenham's stunning Pittville Pump Rooms on Friday 8th March. The public concert sold out and the venue was packed.

One hundred girls joined forces with parents, staff, Guild and Honorary members and pro… 22 March 2019 Read more

GUILD MEMBER COMPETING IN SKY PORTRAIT ARTIST OF THE YEAR COMPETITION

Guild member Sara Lavelle, who left College in 2013, has been selected to take part in the Sky Portrait Artist of the Year 2019 competition. 

Sara, whose work draws on human psychology, philosophy and spirituality and focuses predominantly on portra… 27 February 2019 Read more

GUILD MEMBER ACHIEVES COVETED UNIVERSITY OF OXFORD SCHOLARSHIP

A Guild member has been awarded a prestigious organ scholarship by The University of Oxford.

Sophie, who attended College as a day girl between 2013 and 2018, will join the University in autumn 2019 to read Linguistics & Modern Greek at Pembroke Col… 6 February 2019 Read more

Mental Health Research UK

On 28th January, Guild member Professor Clair Chilvers (1963), the chair and co-founder of Mental Health Research UK, visited College. Her charity is the UK's first dedicated to funding research into mental illness in order to develop better treatmen… 11 February 2019 Read more

Dentistry Talk by Guild member

On 31st January College welcomed back Guild member Rosealeen Lo (2018), who recently left CLC to study dentistry at the University of Hong Kong,  to share her experiences.

Rosealeen gave us essential advice about applying to dentistry courses in bot… 6 February 2019 Read more

Guild Members attend lunch with the Principal

The Principal, Eve Jardine-Young, was delighted to host Guild members currently studying in Oxford at a lunch on Wednesday 6th February when she was in Oxford for the Recital and Evensong at Keble College. 

26 Guild members joined the Principal toge… 27 February 2019 Read more

Stepping Out Exhibition - Andy Watt 06/03/2019

Date: 6th - 12th March 2019

Times: 6th March 12.30 pm – 5 pm, 7th – 11th March 10 am – 5 pm, 12th March 10 am – 4 pm

Location: The Gardens Gallery, Montpellier, Cheltenham GL50 1UX

In 2017, I decided to leave College where I had been a full-time m… 29 January 2019 Read more

CHOIR RECITAL AND EVENSONG AT KEBLE COLLEGE

On Wednesday 6th February, the College Choir travelled to Keble College, Oxford.

During the afternoon, they gave a recital in Keble College Chapel, before joining the Choir of Keble College for Choral Evensong, directed by Matthew Martin.

Music inc… 15 February 2019 Read more

Principal's Lecture: Sir John Gurdon

On Saturday 2nd February, UC5 and SFC pupils had the privilege of listening to a talk by Sir John Gurdon, a pioneer in the field of developmental biology and Nobel Prize winner for his work in stem cell research.

Sir John’s talk centred around how o… 12 February 2019 Read more

Guild member receives Award

Didi Akinyelure (Doyin Gomes, 2001, Beale) is a graduate of chemical engineering from the University of Nottingham.  In July 2016, she won the prestigious BBC World News Komla Dumor Award, identifying her as a Future Star of African Journalism.  In 2… 30 January 2019 Read more

Norfolk Event 01/06/2019

ANNUAL SUMMER LUNCH 

The Annual Summer Lunch will be on Saturday 1st June 2019 at 12.30pm at Staithe House, Stalham.

Please telephone Inga Brazendale on 01692 580184 or email blackberrysymes@icloud.com for further information. Guild members, OCs’ h… 13 February 2019 Read more

Suffolk Event 29/03/2019

VISIT TO SNAPE/ALDEBURGH 

Suffolk Guild is offering a day at Snape/Aldeburgh on Friday 29th March kindly organised by Elizabeth Stephenson.  The day will start at Snape Maltings for a private backstage tour at 11.30am, followed by lunch at The Crown… 23 January 2019 Read more

Scotland Event 22/03/2019

VISIT TO V&A DUNDEE 

It has been some time since CLC Guild last met in Scotland. With this in mind and with the promise of better spring weather, Guild members are invited to meet for lunch and a tour of the new V&A Museum on the banks of the Tay at… 28 January 2019 Read more

Middlesex Event 21/03/2019

AFTERNOON CREAM TEA (REVISED DATE)

Guild members are invited to an Afternoon Cream Tea at Grim's Dyke Hotel, Harrow Weald, for a friendly rendezvous. The hotel is set in 40 acres of beautiful formal gardens and tranquil woodlands. The Grade II liste… 23 January 2019 Read more

CLC LONDON DRINKS 14/03/19

Date: Thursday 14th March 2019

Time: 6.30pm - 8.30pm

Location: The Halcyon Gallery, 144-146 New Bond Street, London

The Principal, Ms Eve Jardine-Young, is delighted to invite you to join her for drinks and canapés.

Ms Jardine-Young will give a s… 12 February 2019 Read more

Principal's Lecture: Sir John Gurdon 02/02/19

"FROM NUCLEAR TRANSFER TO PROSPECTS FOR CELL REPLACEMENT THERAPY" 

John Gurdon Kt DPhil DSc FRS, Distinguished Group Leader, Nobel Laureate in Physiology or Medicine 2012 and member of the Department of Zoology at The University of Cambridge has kin… 1 February 2019 Read more

College Choir at Keble College 06/02/19

Choir Recital in Keble College ChapelCollege Choir will be giving a Recital in Keble College Chapel at 3.00 pm (1 hour).   If you would like to attend please book online.  There is no charge for the Recital. Please click here to book for the recital.… 30 November 2018 Read more

CLC NAMED TOP SCHOOL IN THE SOUTH WEST

College is delighted to have been named the top school in the South West for both A Level and GCSE results, by The Times and The Sunday Times 'Parent Power Guide 2019'.

This places College above all independent and selective schools in the region; a position that is reflected by the core data for each set of results, as well as the guide's ranking system. 

In the guide's national league table for independent schools, College is ranked 23rd in the country, based on a combined score for A Level … 3 December 2018 Read more

CLC Autumn Term 2018

It has been another busy and exciting term at College, with performances, music concerts, sports competitions, trips, and festive end-of-term events. This film gives a short overview of some of the activities that have taken place.

 

https://www.yo… 21 December 2018 Read more

Early Offers from Oxbridge and US Universities

We are delighted that 23 girls at College have secured Oxbridge offers this year: 12 from the University of Oxford and 11 from the University of Cambridge.

The offers are for places on a broad range of courses, including Architecture; Chemistry; Eco… 18 January 2018 Read more

LC1 Big Sleepover

With the January evening providing darkness early on, our LC1 girls had great fun at the ‘Murder Mystery’ themed Big Sleepover last week.

They delighted in the chance to bolt around by torchlight looking for the signs and clues hidden all over Colle… 18 January 2019 Read more

The Slab 2018

Autumn 2018 edition of The Slab

The cover photograph shows College in summer time.

This edition's articles include:

Bredenbury Court
An article on Rosemary Bamforth 1924-2018
Health and Fitness Centre news
An article on Lady Reid 1932-2017
Guild R… 20 November 2018 Read more

BEALE DEBATE 2018

The need for debate is especially pertinent in times such as ours where, in a world saturated with ‘fake news’ and ‘alternative facts’, accurate information acquired through empiricism and challenged through discourse has become increasingly difficul… 22 November 2018 Read more

ECONOMICS TALK WITH RACHEL LOMAX

FORMER DEPUTY GOVERNOR OF THE BANK OF ENGLAND 

During this year’s Cheltenham Literature Festival, seven Economics students from CLC Sixth Form were given the fantastic opportunity to meet with Rachel Lomax (1956-1962 St Hilda's), Guild member and former Deputy Governor of the Bank of England.

Mrs Lomax was at the Festival to speak about the decade-long aftermath of the 2008 financial crash, alongside former Chancellor, Lord Alistair Darling and BBC Economics Editor, Kamal Ahmed. During the mee… 5 November 2018 Read more

COLLEGE MARKS THE CENTENARY OF THE ARMISTICE

Four years ago, College marked the centenary of the beginning of the First World War by planting crocus bulbs around the great tree in the Quad beside the Princess Hall. In springtime, we welcome these delicate flowers as a sign of hope, but on 11th … 14 November 2018 Read more

RACING REMEMBERS AT CHELTENHAM RACECOURSE

To mark the centenary of the Armistice, College took part in a tribute event at the Racecourse on Sunday 18th November, the final day of The November Meeting. The Centaur Centre featured displays from local and national organisations reflecting the c… 21 November 2018 Read more

St Hilda's East News 2018

DECEMBER 

We have an attractive selection of cards in stock, with artwork from local primary school children in the East End of London and designed with the help of Cheltenham Ladies' College. Cards contain a mixture of lovely Christmas and Seasonal… 19 September 2018 Read more

CLC SPORTS NEWS

Click here for the latest CLC sports news. 4 December 2018 Read more

Former Housemistress of Glenlee - Mrs Dorothy Fletcher

We have received the sad news that Mrs Dorothy Fletcher former Housemistress of Glenlee (from 1983-1992), died on Monday 8th October.  She started her career at College as a part-time member of the house staff in Glenlee in 1974 and became Housemistress of Glenlee in 1983, succeeding Mrs Gilmore.

Her family has asked us to pass on the funeral arrangements to any Guild and Honorary members who may have known her.  

The funeral service will take place on Wednesday 31st October at 1.45pm at Kent … 25 October 2018 Read more

Remembrance Poem

Guild member, Jane Stanley (née Evers, 1959-1965, St Margaret's), loved history at Coll and over the last few years has become addicted to researching family history.

She writes:

"Following the success of our tour to Ypres and the Somme in 2014, we… 25 October 2018 Read more

TUK TUK TO TURKEY FOR EMILY SUMARIA

Guild member Emily Sumaria attended College between 2004 to 2011 and was in Farnley Lodge and Elizabeth.  Very sadly Emily died in 2012 whilst she was at university when she was just nineteen.  She died from Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy - SUDE… 26 October 2018 Read more

Peggy Richardson Piano Masterclass 22/01/19

This year's piano masterclass is with Ashley Wass, international concert pianist, competition winner and now Deputy Head of Keyboard at the prestigious Royal Northern College of Music in Manchester. 

He will be working with a handful of the best per… 4 December 2018 Read more

CHARITY ART EXHIBITION - PARABOLA ARTS CENTRE - 18 & 19 DECEMBER 2018

A UK premiere exhibition of paintings by young artists from Kibera, Africa’s largest urban slum, will open on 18 and 19 December at the Parabola Arts Centre in Cheltenham. The Exhibition, presented in collaboration with the Kenyan Uweza Foundation, h… 27 November 2018 Read more

CAROL SERVICE WITH COLLEGE 02/12/18

At 10.30 am on Sunday 2nd December (Advent Sunday) College is holding its fourth Carol Service with members of Guild and their families together with Lower College and their parents.

Pause for a moment on the edge of the Festive season as we look fo… 19 October 2018 Read more

Christmas Concert 14/11/2018

All parents and Guild members are warmly invited to the Christmas Concert on the evening of Friday 14th December at 7:15pm followed by refreshments (doors open at 6:45pm).

It will not be possible to admit guests to the Concert without tickets being … 6 November 2018 Read more

Shropshire, Staffordshire Event 06/12/2018

VISIT TO KINGSWOOD TRUST, KINGSWOOD Following last year's successful event we are organising a Christmas Wreath and Table Decoration Workshop at The Kingswood Trust, Holyhead Road, Kingswood, Staffordshire WV7 3AP on Thursday 6th December.

Kingswood… 25 October 2018 Read more

Dance Showcase 11/12/18

Date: Tuesday 11th December

Time: 4.50pm

Location: Parabola Arts Centre

Throughout the year, many girls at College take dance lessons and the Dance Showcase is a great opportunity for them to present what they have learnt. This year's showcase wil… 25 October 2018 Read more

Beale Debate 17/11/18

Time: 9.00am - 12.20pm

Location: Princess Hall

Launched in 2006, the Beale Debate is a competition between current girls in the Sixth Form and returning alumnae or visiting schools.  Previous debates have witnessed some passionate and incisive inte… 19 October 2018 Read more

Guild Honorary Members' Tea 2018

On Tuesday 16th October, 23 Guild Honorary Members (former and current staff) met for a delicious tea in the Function Room of the new Health and Fitness Centre. Olga Senior (1971-1978, St Helen’s/Fauconberg), Chairman of Guild, warmly welcomed everyb… 24 October 2018 Read more

PGC - STEAM NETWORKING DINNER

The first Networking Dinner of this academic year was STEAM, rather than STEM, which also encompasses the Arts. This was very well received by girls and many really appreciated the value that art adds to science in general.

The event was oversubscribed, with many offers from guests to attend and huge numbers of girls wanted to come along too. The conversation flowed all evening and it was a real pleasure to see how girls discovered new career paths and were actively looking for advice.

"I foun… 16 October 2018 Read more

Dame Clare Marx appointed first woman Chair of GMC

Dame Clare Marx (1968-1972, Roderic) has been appointed by the Privy Council as the new Chair of the General Medical Council (GMC) to succeed Professor Sir Terence Stephenson in January 2019. She becomes the first woman to hold the Chair since the GMC was established 160 years ago.

Dame Clare joins a growing body of women leaders in healthcare. She is the immediate Past President of the Royal College of Surgeons of England. Elected in 2014 for three years, she was the first woman in the history… 30 July 2018 Read more

Honorary Fellowship - Amma Kyei-Mensah

Congratulations to Dr Amma Kyei-Mensah (1973-1979, Sidney Lodge) who was awarded an Honorary Fellowship of Queens' College Cambridge this year. 

She was one of the first female intake to Queens' in 1980.  She went up with two CLC friends, Sally Boyl… 9 September 2018 Read more

Guild Event at BAFTA

41 Guild members and their guests, as well as seven current pupils, interested or working in the Film or TV Industries met in London at BAFTA in Piccadilly at an event kindly organised and hosted by Sara Putt (1980-1982 Roderic). A panel of women fro… 18 September 2018 Read more

PGC NETWORKING DINNER - STEAM: THE POWER OF SCIENCE AND ARTS

Date: Friday 12th October 2018

Time: 5.45pm - 10.00pm

Location: Garden Common Room

College will be holding the first networking dinner of the academic year, entitled 'STEAM: The power of science and the arts', on Friday 12th October.

If you would… 24 September 2018 Read more

Guild Honorary Members' Tea

Date: Tuesday 16th October 2018

Time: 4.00pm - 5.30pm

Location: Health & Fitness Centre, Malvern Road, Cheltenham GL50 2NX

Cost: £8.00 per head

The Chairman, Olga Senior, is delighted to invite Guild Honorary Members to the biennial Tea.  If you … 19 September 2018 Read more

PRINCIPAL'S LECTURE

Date: Saturday 13th October 2018

Time: 11.10am - 12.15pm

Location: Princess Hall

The Autumn Term Principal's Lecture will be given by Sir Terry Morgan, Chairman of Crossrail. 

The new railway will be a high frequency, high capacity service linkin… 24 September 2018 Read more

PRINCIPAL EVE JARDINE-YOUNG - HEAD OF THE YEAR RUNNER-UP

We are delighted that our Principal Eve Jardine-Young was named runner-up in the Head of the Year category at this year's Tatler School Awards, which took place on Tuesday 11th September 2018. 

Well done to the winner Dr Tim Hands, Head at Wincheste… 12 September 2018 Read more

Choral Society 2018-19

All parents, Guild and other family members are invited to join College’s Choral Society, to sing in the Spring Concert. Choral Society is open to family of staff members and girls from UC4 upwards. We meet each Thursday in the Princess Hall from 5.00pm - 6.00pm.

The first rehearsal was on Thursday 13th September (it is not too late to join!). We will be preparing to perform Mozart’s wonderful Requiem setting, with orchestra in the Spring Concert. The concert will be on Friday 8th March (at 7.… 13 September 2018 Read more

TOP UNIVERSITY DESTINATIONS FOR 2018 LEAVERS

During the summer, our Class of 2018 achieved excellent A Level and IB results, securing places at a range of top universities. 

The 10 most popular university destinations for our 2018 leavers were as follows: 

-  University College London (UCL)
-… Read more

CLC Sports News

SEPTEMBER

Featuring news from Lacrosse and Fencing, as well as the ISSF World Championships and the Discover Your Gold programme. Read more

Featuring news from Hockey, Athletics, Equestrian, and Lacrosse from over the summer, as well as some excell… 26 June 2018 Read more

CLC Golf Society 2018

CLC AT THE TASSIE 

It was a true summers' day at The Tassie for the CLC team of golfers – Jane Evans, Charlotte Clarke, Pippa Lyons and Sue Wood. This year the Berkshire Golf Club where the competition was held limited every school to one team only … 9 July 2018 Read more

CLC TRIP TO SRI LANKA

Having never travelled anywhere in Asia before I was very excited to have the opportunity to visit such an adventurous and diverse country as Sri Lanka, as were many of the girls who went along on the trip.

Everyone was extremely exhausted after a 1… 20 September 2018 Read more

LC3 BATTLEFIELDS TRIP

The battlefields are now tranquil places and the war graves are set out in exquisitely manicured order. They exist in such contrast to the devastation and slaughter that marked these areas a little over 100 years ago, when it seemed as though the wor… 3 September 2018 Read more

CLC PUPILS ACHIEVE RECORD-BREAKING GCSE RESULTS

Upper College (Year 11) girls are celebrating College's best GCSE results for well over 10 years, with the top A* / 9 / 8 grades accounting for almost three quarters (74.6%) of all results.

Despite 2018 bringing a turbulent year of GCSE reforms nati… 23 August 2018 Read more

CLC girls celebrate record-breaking A* grades at A Level

Girls at College are celebrating outstanding A Level results, with a record number of girls achieving at least 4 A* grades.

With A* grades making up almost a third of results (31.4%), this year 15 pupils have achieved 4 or more A* grades at A Level,… 16 August 2018 Read more

CHELTENHAM LITERATURE FESTIVAL 2018

CLC is proud to be the strategic partner of Cheltenham Festivals and to be sponsoring The Times and The Sunday Times Cheltenham Literature Festival, 5th - 14th October 2018. 

This year’s key theme is East meets West, with a programme that focusses o… 25 September 2018 Read more

COLLEGE CHOIR 'IN PARADISUM' CD

The College Choir's new CD, 'IN PARADISUM: Songs of Remembrance and Hope' will be released on 25 May. Some of the music on the disc commemorates the anniversary of the Great War, including a setting of Laurence Binyon's poem 'For the Fallen', alongsi… 26 June 2018 Read more

CLC 1998 Leavers - 20 year reunion

A 20 year reunion for the 1998 leavers will be happening on Saturday 15th September 2018 in London.

It will be a relaxed regathering at a venue in west London near Earls Court.

Please join the facebook event page or just turn up!

https://www.faceb… 7 September 2018 Read more

CLC Outdoor Cinema

The Outdoor Cinema will take place on the August bank holiday weekend (25th & 26th August).

On the Saturday the 1980’s classic 'Back to the Future' will be shown and on the Sunday the film will be 'The Wizard of Oz'. 

Bring your own blankets or cha… 9 July 2018 Read more

Guild Reunion 2018

On Saturday 19th May over 300 Guild and Honorary members of all ages descended on Cheltenham for the Guild AGM and Reunion. 41 members returned for the first time since leaving College and we were thrilled with the attendance. People came from far an… 26 June 2018 Read more

Speech Day

On Saturday 7th July, girls and staff were joined by parents and guests for Speech Day 2018.

An outstanding keynote address was given by Jonathon Porritt CBE, co-founder of Forum for the Future and an eminent writer, broadcaster and commentator on s… 9 July 2018 Read more

COTSWOLD HARES

In a Prayers earlier this term, the Principal talked about the “Cotswolds” and the designation of AONB (Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty).

This is an important part of how we conserve and cherish our natural heritage in the UK, seeking a good bala… 21 June 2018 Read more

OFFICIAL OPENING OF THE HEALTH AND FITNESS CENTRE 30/06/2018

We are delighted to welcome Baroness Sue Campbell, FA Head of Women's Football and former Chair of UK Sport and the Youth Sport Trust, to open our new Health and Fitness Centre on Saturday 30th June.

The official opening will take place at 10.30am a… 30 June 2018 Read more

INTERVIEW WITH CHELTENHAM LADIES' COLLEGE'S ARCHIVIST RACHEL ROBERTS

Boasting an outstanding collection of treasures including antiquarian books, letters from Churchill and fascinating photographs, Cheltenham Ladies’ College’s archives are looked after by full-time archivist, Rachel Roberts.

Discussing her responsibi… 1 June 2018 Read more

Spring Term

It has been a busy Spring Term at College, with the completion of the Health and Fitness Centre, launch of the first CLC Kit Car, the production of Oliver! and our Upcycled Fashion Show, as well as national World Book Day and 'Vote 100' celebrations.… 1 April 2018 Read more

COLLEGE TO BECOME A CRICKET HUB

We are excited to announce that College is becoming a Cricket Hub, as part of Cricket for Girls, an initiative by former England cricketer Lydia Greenway.

In the Summer Term, we will welcome White Fern's cricketer Felicity Leydon Davis, from New Zea… 26 June 2018 Read more

PRINCIPAL'S BLOG ON HOW TO HELP TEENAGERS PREPARE FOR EXAMS

This month, our Principal Eve Jardine-Young has been blogging for the Girls' Schools Association about how to help teenagers prepare for exams.

gsa.uk.com/2018/05/six-ways-help-teenager-prepare-exams  26 May 2018 Read more

HIGHER PROJECT QUALIFICATIONS

This year, 33 UC5 girls have created entries for the artefact based Higher Project Qualification (HPQ). They have all successfully realised their ideas by producing an artefact of their choosing.

Each artefact is underpinned by extensive research to… 1 June 2018 Read more

CLC JAZZ BAND PERFORMS AT THE CHELTENHAM JAZZ FESTIVAL

On Saturday 5th May, the CLC Jazz Band made its debut appearance on the Free Stage at the Cheltenham Jazz Festival.

The girls had worked hard to prepare a 20-minute set of five numbers, opening with an energetic rendition of Let The Good Times Roll,… 5 May 2018 Read more

'OLIVER!' The musical

Audiences at these sell-out productions were in for a real treat, as this was a remarkable portrayal of 'Oliver!' with outstanding performances and stunning design of both costume and set.

Mrs Revell and Mrs Richards, who jointly directed the show, … 1 May 2018 Read more

CHURCH OF ENGLAND CONFIRMATION SERVICE 2018

This year’s confirmation service took place on Saturday 29th April at Christ Church, Cheltenham, officiated by the Right Reverend Rachel Treweek, Bishop of Gloucester and the first female Diocesan bishop in the history of the Church of England. Click… 24 April 2018 Read more

GUILD MEMBERS ATTEND PGC WORLD OF HEALTH NETWORKING DINNER

Last week, I was fortunate enough to spend my Friday evening at a 'World of Health' PGC networking dinner. Due to the glorious weather, we were able to spend the first 30 minutes of the evening talking to the guests outside.

The guests ranged from d… 24 April 2018 Read more

Can You Help?

CALLING ANY SOCIAL WORKERS, PSYCHOLOGISTS AND PSYCHOTHERAPISTS WORKING WITH PEOPLE IN THE STATUTORY, VOLUNTARY OR PRIVATE SECTOR

Charlotte Balfour-Poole (1996-2001, St Austin's), Anna Glinski (1984-1991, Fauconberg) and Judy Foster (nee Welsh, 1957-1961, St Hilda's) supported by Dr Victoria Sherwood (Head of the Professional Guidance Centre), talked to ten current girls in 2016, which led to several follow-up conversations with individuals – including one undergraduate coming to Judy's book lau… 23 April 2018 Read more

CAN YOU PLEASE SHARE YOUR EXPERIENCE OF UNIVERSITY WITH CURRENT GIRLS?

Professional Guidance Centre (PGC) request for help...

As part of a range of activities we are arranging for the current SFC1s on the morning of Friday 11th May, we would like to hold a session on what it is actually like at university.

We would love to have a wide spread of subject choices, universities and experiences so would be delighted if you were willing and able to return to College to give a talk to current students about how you are finding life beyond CLC, your course, your universi… 5 April 2018 Read more

GUILD SPOTLIGHT DRINKS FOR CONSTRUCTION, PROPERTY AND ASSOCIATED INDUSTRIES

42 Guild members gathered in London for the Guild Drinks for Property, Construction and Associated Industries in April.  We are very grateful to Knight Frank for hosting this event in their Baker Street office and for looking after us so well.

We we… 5 April 2018 Read more

HONG KONG ART TOUR AND DRINKS FOR GUILD MEMBERS

On Tuesday 27th March 2018, a group of 14 Guild members came together to attend this event (kindly organised by Florence Tsang (1987-1992 Farnley, Beale)), which comprised a tour of selected galleries at H Queen’s, Hong Kong’s newest art destination,… 27 March 2018 Read more

CLC GOLF SOCIETY 2018

CLC V SHERBORNE
Eight members of the CLC Golf Society visited Sherborne Golf Club at the end of March for their annual match against the SOG's (Sherborne Old Girls). The weather was not kind to start and there were a few mutterings about the drizzle that greeted us on the first tee. But golfing ladies are made of sterner stuff and off we went to play our match.

The format was four ball better ball match play and each team member from both sides said how much they had enjoyed the day – not only … 3 April 2018 Read more

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR WW1 EXHIBITION AT CLC - MAY 2018

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

As part of the Cheltenham Borough Council ‘Cheltenham Remembers WWI’ project to mark the end of the WWI four year commemoration period, the CLC Archives Service is putting on an exhibition in the PAC. This will chronicle the immense contribution of girls, staff and Guild members to the war effort as they responded to Government appeals for help on the home front and in a medical capacity on the Western Front. It includes a recreated ward from St Martin’s VAD Hospital, which wa… 1 April 2018 Read more

COLLEGE CHOIR AT WINCHESTER CATHEDRAL

The College Choir performed at Winchester Cathedral on Wednesday 14th March 2018.

To see a copy of the programme for the recital and choral evensong click here.

We have received many wonderful comments, a selection can be found below:-

"I was deli… 29 March 2018 Read more

THE SPORT OF REAL TENNIS

Real tennis is the original indoor racquet sport from which the modern game of lawn tennis is descended. It is also known as “jeu de paume” in France, "court tennis" in the United States, "Royal Tennis" in Australia. It is still played by enthusiasts… 23 March 2018 Read more

BUCS (BRITISH UNIVERSITIES AND COLLEGES SPORT)

Emily Parker (2016, Glenlee) took up waterpolo for the first time at university, signing up at the Fresher’s Fair after her gap year, and she has now made it into the Durham University first team (W1 squad). Last week, Durham won the BUCS Waterpolo Championship 16-3 against Newcastle so she is a medallist in her first year.

Georgia Gordon (2016, Farnley Lodge) has been playing lacrosse at Manchester University, and has also made it into the University 1st team. Last week, Manchester won the BUC… 22 March 2018 Read more

OXFORD VS CAMBRIDGE BOAT RACE LAST WEEKEND

It was fantastic to see two Guild memberss crossing paths in two different Cambridge University squads.

Stephanie Payne (2011, Glengar; left in photo) was cox of the lightweight 8 and Aurelia Dixon (2015, Sidney Lodge; right in photo) was bow of the… 21 March 2018 Read more

CEREMONY TO HONOUR DOROTHEA BEALE

On International Women’s Day, Thursday 8th March, representatives from CLC joined women from the Labour Party at Gloucester Cathedral to remember the significant role played by our longest-serving Principal, Dorothea Beale, as an educationalist and s… 20 March 2018 Read more

THE ART OF WAR: CHARLIE CALDER-POTTS

Charlie Calder-Potts (2001, St Clare) followed the British Army to Camp Bastion in Afghanistan in 2013 and, at 28, became the UK's youngest female war artist. She discusses the extraordinary trip, and talks about the series of works she painted on metal taken from old armoured vehicles at the base.

Produced by Tui McLean (2003, Bellairs) for BBC Arts Digital.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p05wrxqh  28 February 2018 Read more

MING HO (1984, Glengar) - WINNER OF THE WRITERS' GUILD AWARD FOR BEST RADIO DRAMA 2018

The Things We Never Said - Drama by Ming Ho, with Lia Williams and Sian Phillips.

A mother. A daughter. A lifetime. But what becomes of that bond, when one of you knows only the present moment - Monday, 15.36?

'You said you'd never forget me, but you have.' 'You said you'd love me forever, but you don't know who I am...'

Writer .... Ming Ho, Director .... Abigail le Fleming

(Broadcast on 17 May 2017 and 13th Feb 2018 - available online until 14th March 2018) http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b… 14 February 2018 Read more

EMILY KOCH (2003, ST CLARE) - AUTHOR OF "IF I DIE BEFORE I WAKE"

Emily is an author and journalist living in Bristol and her debut novel If I Die Before I Wake is a top 20 bestseller, published by Harvill Secker, an imprint of Penguin Random House.  During February it reached number 4 in the Amazon fiction chart.

https://emilykoch.co.uk/2018/02/03/if-i-die-before-i-wake-news-an-amazon-bestseller-and-99p-e-book-bargain/ 20 February 2018 Read more

St Hilda's East News 2017

 

DECEMBERST HILDA'S EAST NEWSFLASH - DECEMBER 2017Welcome to the Christmas edition of Newsflash, our newsletter for friends and supporters!

This mini-issue contains our activities over the Christmas season so far, and some updates on amazing work … 9 September 2018 Read more

New Year's Honours list

Congratulations to all those named in the New Year's Honours list, including alumnae:

Dame Cheryl Gillan DBE (1969, St Austin's), MP & former Secretary of State for Wales

Dame Kathrin Thomas DCVO (nee Dillwyn-Evans, 1961, Glenlee), Lord-Lieutenant of Mid-Glamorgan

and Dame Clare Marx DBE (1972, Roderic), first female President of The Royal College of Surgeons, who visited College last year to lead a workshop for our aspiring medics. 1 January 2018 Read more

The Slab 2017

Autumn 2017 edition of The Slab

Our cover photo shows the Civic Plaque to honour Miss Dorothea Beale.  This has been mounted on the outside of College part way up Montpellier Street, near the doorway through which Miss Beale accessed both her privat… 1 August 2017 Read more

Christmas Concert

The Christmas Concert is our largest annual school concert of the year, and is part of the festive traditions that signal the end of the Autumn Term and the start of the Christmas holiday.

On Friday 8th December, talented musicians, singers, bands a… 10 December 2017 Read more

A SERVICE OF LESSONS AND CAROLS

On Saturday 9th December, the Service of Lessons and Carols took place in the Princess Hall. A recording is available below for parents, Guild and friends of College who were unable to attend. 

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COLLEGE WELCOMES DR ROWAN WILLIAMS

On 4th December, the Religious Studies and Philosophy Department welcomed Dr Rowan Williams, former Archbishop of Canterbury and current Master of Magdalene College, Cambridge.

Dr Williams spoke about the responsibility of Christian communities to engage with inter-faith work, citing the Building Bridges programme he developed as Archbishop, which has since held ecumenical and inter-faith conferences across the world, including in Sarajevo, Washington D.C. and Rome. He also spoke about the deli… 4 December 2017 Read more

CLC FLOURISH HONG KONG GALA RAISES £150,000

On Thursday 2nd November more than 270 members of the CLC community came together at the Aberdeen Marina Club in Hong Kong for a wonderful evening to celebrate the girls of CLC and to hear about future plans for College from the Principal. The evenin… 2 November 2017 Read more

Bellis Society

Bellis Society event photos  1 June 2017 Read more

Leavers' Ball 2016

Please find below some of the photographs taken at the Leavers' Ball.

Additional photographs can be seen in our albums below where you will find an option to purchase prints (profits go to the College charities). To access the photos click on the li… 20 July 2016 Read more

SAVE THE DATE - GUILD REUNION 2018

SATURDAY 19TH MAY 2018
College Reunion for all Guild members, but especially those who left College in 2013, 2008, 2003, 1998, 1993, 1988, 1983, 1978, 1973, 1968, 1963, 1958, 1953, 1948, 1943 etc

Programme to include:

10.30am  College Prayers
1.15pm   Lunch
7.00pm  Dinner in the Princess Hall 
Further details to follow in early 2018 but please put the date in your diary now and spread the word amongst your friends. 10 July 2017 Read more

GUILD REUNION MAY 2017

Please find below a link to our album with some of the photos taken at the Guild Reunion.  There is an option to purchase prints (profits go to the College charities). To access the Guild photos click on the links below:-

Guild Reunion Album

Please… 1 May 2017 Read more

The Slab 2016

Autumn 2016 edition of The Slab.

Our cover photo shows the Guild Reunion in May 2016. Over 3000 members returned to College and a report of the day is included.

This editions articles include:

St Austin's Refurbishment
College Memories, War Work a… 1 July 2016 Read more

The Slab 2015

Autumn 2015 edition of The Slab.

Our cover photo shows the Class of 1995 at the Guild Reunion in May 2015.  Over 220 members returned to College and a report of the day is included.

This editions articles include:

Thoughts on Wartime at CLC and Be… 1 June 2015 Read more