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Paul Quare

I have to report the death of Paul Quare on the 20th January 2012. The funeral will take place on 20th February 2012 at 1045hrs, Rowan Chapel, Stockport crematorium.
If you decide to go, and would like to meet after the service, the family will be gathering at Burnage Rugby Club, Manchester. Please contact Andrew Green [...]

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Thinking of visiting the School in July or August?

Dear Old Boys
During July and August this year, the Duke of York’s Royal Military School will be hosting a Summer School who have been granted exclusive use of the school site. If you wish to visit the school during this period, please contact reception on 01304 245023 to make a specific appointment for a visit [...]

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West Country Dinner 2012

This years West Country Dinner takes place on Saturday 28th January at the Leigh Park Hotel, Bradford on Avon, Wiltshire.
Dinner will be 7.15 for 7.45
Attire will be suit/blazer for the men and cocktail/dress for the ladies.
Cost will be £25 a head for the three course dinner.
All interested parties to contact me on 07900 802669 or [...]

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DYRMS Choir singing Wherever You Are

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Then and Now

Please read the message below from the School -
We would like to share former pupils’ memories on 25 March, and I am hoping an interesting mini-exhibition can be set up at the school. We want to celebrate everything the school has meant to people over the last 200 years, and be able to share the [...]

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Old Boys from 40s and 50s – can you help?

To all Dukies who attended doyrms from the 40′s to late 50′s.
I am a student conducting an oral history interview on the school and how life for students has changed over the past half century. As a former student myself I know that life at the Duke of York’s is not ordinary and anyone who [...]

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OBA vs Dover RFC Sat 12th November 2011

The OBA will once again be fielding 2 teams, over and under 30’s for their annual encounter with Dover RFC at Crabble on 12th November.
The OBA fixture is now in its 9th year and is the only OBA rugby of the weekend following the ending of the OBA vs School game.
The over 30’s captained by [...]

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OBA Reunion 2011

There are still places available at the Reunion Dinner on the 12th November.
If you wish to attend please complete the form you can find HERE and submit by the 31st October.
OBA Committee

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Walking With The Wounded – The Book

Last week I went to a presentation of the book about the Walking with the Wounded treck to the north pole. Ed Parker (pictured) presented the talk at the Warwick Festival of Words. What a story.
There were about 100 people present and the local book seller (Warwick Books) donated all his profits from the book [...]

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The British Military Tournament 2011

The British Military Tournament 2011
Earls Court, London, 2-4 December 2011 – Tickets now on sale
The British Military Tournament is an unforgettable and breathtaking opportunity to marvel at the skills and precision of the British Armed Forces while showing appreciation for our heroic servicemen and women. Set within a dazzling arena production, this unmissable show is [...]

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