Alumni and Supporters News and Events
Latest Alumni and Supporter News
100 Years of Tableaux
100 years ago, the first Tableaux performers took to the Loughborough High School stage under the Headship of Miss Bristol (1920-1940). Fast-forward to today, generations later, and pupils are continuing to uphold this longstanding and much-cherished tradition. This year’s performance also coincided with the 175th birthday of Loughborough High School, making it an even more unmissable…
COP30 and Why It’s Essential for Young People to Understand Climate Change
As the annual Conference of the Parties (COP30) has been taking place in Brazil, pupils have been taking part in lively debates surrounding climate change, reflecting the importance of young people being able to voice their opinions about wider global issues. This is a topic Laura Gelder-Robertson (LHS 1995) is passionate about. After returning to…
From LGS to the BBC and Back Again
Josh Bates (LGS 2016) is a Senior Policy Advisor at the BBC, working within the policy and public affairs team, which deals with the organisation’s relationship with Parliament, the government and wider political stakeholders. When asked what his job involves, he explains: “The day to day of my job can vary massively, but a big…
Steve Brown: Leading the AI Conversation
Steve Brown (LGS 1985) is an AI Futurist, Entrepreneur, and Author, and a leading voice in the conversation on Artificial Intelligence. He has delivered hundreds of engaging, information-rich keynotes across five continents, inspiring audiences to take action with AI. Steve has recently published his second book, The AI Ultimatum: Preparing for a World of Intelligent…
The First Year (Year 7) Evening
If you are a boy, aged under 65 and entered LGS at the age of 11 then you will remember that you were forced to perform in public at the end of your first term in the School. Over the years what you have been asked to do has varied but for many of you…
A Big Turnout for the 10-Year Reunion
On Saturday 15 November, we welcomed 130 attendees back to campus for the Class of 2015 10-Year Reunion. For the first time, the day began with a tour of Fairfield led by Mrs Penny Barton, allowing alumni to relive their younger school days and offering an opportunity to have a look around the new build.…
Upcoming Alumni and Supporter Events
Concert, Cake and Company – March
Join us for Concert, Cake and Company on Friday 6 March! This is an informal short event to enjoy the musical talents of pupils across the Foundation, as part of the Music Schools Lunchtime Live Concerts which take place every Friday. Join us and catch-up with local alumni and the team over some tea, coffee and…
Loughburians’ London Dinner
Bookings are now open for the Loughburians’ London Dinner! This occasion provides a wonderful opportunity for alumni to come together, renew old friendships, and share memories of your time at Loughborough. Whether you already meet regularly with fellow Loughburians or are looking to bring a group back together, this is the perfect occasion to do…
Concert, Cake and Company – May
Join us for Concert, Cake and Company on Friday 8 May! This is an informal short event to enjoy the musical talents of pupils across the Foundation, as part of the Music Schools Lunchtime Live Concerts which take place every Friday. Join us and catch-up with local alumni and the team over some tea, coffee and…
Obituaries and Tributes
Valerie Fenwick (née Foulkes, LHS 1954)
Valerie Fenwick, a distinguished archaeologist and maritime historian, died peacefully at home in early 2025, at the age of 88. Born in 1936, Valerie experienced wartime evacuation to Devon during the Blitz and developed a lifelong love of the outdoors and history. She joined Loughborough High School in the late 1940s, where she thrived academically.…
Margaret Wood (LGS 1985-2013)
Margaret joined the School in 1985 to take over catering in a ‘Nissan Hut’ with old kitchen equipment that was totally unfit for purpose. Despite this initial challenge, the boys soon saw a difference in the quality and choice of food on offer. However, it was clear that in an ever-expanding School, the dining hall…
Dr Michael Winterton (LGS 1953)
Michael Winterton, retired consultant respiratory physician, died peacefully at home on 27 February 2025. Born in Leicester in 1935 he joined LGS in 1944 and in addition to his considerable academic success was keen on playing rugby, tennis and track events, achieving the coveted ‘Victor Ludorum’ cup during his later years at the School. Michael…
Doreen (Dorrie) Phoebe Edwards (LHS 1936)
With great sadness we announce the death of Doreen Phoebe Edwards who died on June 15 2025 aged 105 years. Dorrie was born in Quorn and lived there for almost her whole life. She was the wife of Bill Edwards (Fairfield and LGS alum) who died in 2014. She is survived by her children David,…
Michael Downward (LGS 1964-1978)
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Michael Downward, just a month short of his 84th birthday. Michael joined the School in 1964 from Clare College, Cambridge, to teach classics and also be assistant housemaster in Denton House. He left after more than fourteen years at LGS – the last six…
David (Dennis) Maurice Hassett (LGS 1966)
David Hassett, who devoted his life to nature and ecology, died on 23 February 2025 at the Santuario Ecologico de Pipa, RN, Brazil. He was a pupil at LGS from 1960 to 1966 and continued his studies at Bristol and London universities. He met and married a Brazilian girl and they moved to Brazil where…
