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The Eastbournian Society brings together Eastbourne College’s extended family of Old Eastbournians, current and former parents and staff, local people and businesses and other friends and supporters. Our aim is to maintain close links with any person or organisation who wishes to be associated with the College.
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25 June 2017 - Entertaining talk on Laurence Olivier with Derek Granger OE
Old Eastbournian Derek Granger (Powell 1935–39) gave an entertaining talk about Laurence Olivier on Sunday 25 June.
Derek worked with Olivier as literary consultant at the Old Vic in the early days of the National Theatre, then as co-producer on a series of famous plays at Granada Television, and finally as executive producer on Brideshead Revisited, in which Olivier played Lord Marchmain.
He talked about the serendipitous way in which his life had intersected with Olivier's, with a number of amusing anecdotes and witty insights into the character and working methods of the great actor.
The talk, in the Jennifer Winn Auditorium of the Birley Centre, was illustrated with photos and clips from some of Olivier's performances.
Afterwards there was a drinks reception in the foyer where the audience were able to chat further with Derek, who is pictured here, centre.
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Forthcoming events
We organise social and cultural events, including lunches, dinners, theatre trips, walks, talks and visits to places of interest. These are for all Eastbournian Society members: Old Eastbournians, parents, pupils, staff and other friends of the College. In addition there are career and business networking events where OEs, parents and current pupils can meet to offer and receive advice and build up business contacts.
Comprehensive details are in the listings on our Forthcoming events page.
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PROJECT 150
Project 150 is an exciting and transformative re-development plan which includes a sports centre, an academic and IT centre and a new dining hall and social centre. The £33 million development is currently underway and the first phase will be ready for occupation by the end of 2016. The second and final phase is scheduled for delivery in 2017 when the College will celebrate the 150th anniversary of its founding. If you are interested in making a donation towards the Project 150 campaign, you can find further details of how your support can help the College.