From the earliest days of the development of the Meads area in Eastbourne, many private schools were to be found, some streets being host to as many as eight. With his background in education, author Chris Neighbour was fascinated by how the town attracted such a honeypot of sch… Read more

Emma Garrett (ne Le Brocq) is hosting a pub social for Oxfordshire based ES members at the King's Arms Oxford on Friday 24 February from 6pm. This is a casual affair, but it would help us hugely if you could register your attendance so we can plan accordingly. Please dr… Read more

The annual Futures Convention (i.e. careers fayre) is organised jointly between the Eastbournian Society and Futures department to provide current pupils with an opportunity to learn about potential career paths, university destinations, gap year options, and more. The even… Read more

We're delighted to announce a new addition to our careers networking events in 2023: Journalism & Media! We are even more delighted to announce that John Ryley, Head of Sky News, (Blackwater 1975-80) will host the event: John Ryley was appointed the Head of Sky News… Read more

The annual quiz night is back for its umpteenth year. Always a hit with the eggheads of the Eastbournian Society, it also attracts those who attend just in the hope of winning a chocolate bar at the whim of the compère. Armed with a variety of questions to cater for e… Read more

There are currently 22 in the group attending this event. We may be able to add more (now at the new rate of £60, reduced from £82.50). Please contact John Thornley (jt@eastbourne-college.co.uk or 01323 452314) if you are interested in joining the group. Rodgers… Read more

This year, the Annual Dinner relocates to the Grand Hotel, Eastbourne. As one of the highlights of our social calendar, this black-tie event aims to attract Eastbournian Society members (not just OEs) who are more local to Eastbourne, with the intention to return t… Read more